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The decadent dining options at Fat Ox.
This intimate space features an ornate courtyard with a flowing water feature, dimmed lighting and glittering chandeliers that offer seductive surroundings. The four-course prix fixe menu is ever-changing, but sample menu items include Berkshire pork belly with leek remoulade and Argentinian shrimp paired with poblano polenta.
Authentic Florentine cuisine is on the menu at this Italian eatery. Cozy up with a heaping plate of pasta—favorites include staples like linguini and clams and the ravioli with meat sauce. Other mains, like the grilled pork chop or bistecca Florentina, pair perfectly with a glass of bubbly from the extensive wine list.
Opened by chef Gio Osso in 2013, this bespoke fine dining experience in Old Town Scottsdale is sure to delight. Menus here rarely stay the same, but all feature a deliciously modern Mediterranean flair—think spicy saffron spaghetti, creamy burrata and fregola with duck confit and black trumpet mushrooms.
Timeless architecture and a stunning interior set the scene for an intimate omakase experience, robata grill and cozy counter seating for an interactive experience with the chefs. Embark on an opulent culinary journey full of prime steak selections, rare wagyu sourced from Japan, fresh sushi and other seafood delights.
Cozy booths, mood lighting and California-Mediterranean fare transport diners to the French Riviera at Olive + Ivy. Dine tapas-style with a variety of flavorful small plates (the black truffle arancini is one of our faves!) or savor an exceptionally prepared entree—the Pacific sea scallops are the perfect entree for an alluring night out.
Region-hopping Italian cuisine features grilled vegetables, pastas dressed with truffle butter of bolognese, slow-roasted meats and crispy-skinned salmon. The sharp 7,000-square-foot-space can seat 350 guests.
With over 30 years of experience under his belt, chef Tanaka Ken knows what he’s doing. Enter Shinbay, the only omakase room in all of Arizona. There are two seatings for the chef’s signature tasting menu every night, and lasts for an average of two mouthwatering hours. shin-bay.com
Latin influences (and good taste) are the reasons for ham on chicken tostadas, and raisins and cashews on barbacoa ribs. Huitlacoche is the sleeper hit: a corn fungus that becomes a luscious, earthy sauce in The Mission’s capable kitchen.
Partnering with local farmers and purveyors to craft its tasty creations, FnB takes the term farm-to-table to another level. The resto flaunts seasonal menus peppered with local produce, hence chef and co-owner Charleen Badman’s nickname, the Veggie Whisperer.
Photography by: COURTESY OF FAT OX
