Creative Culinary Experiences in Phoenix and Scottsdale

Phoenix and Scottsdale are known for the creativity of their restaurants and ability to offer very different culinary experiences and atmosphere to its appreciative customers.

Scottsdale itself boasts of having more than 400 restaurants featuring every type of "melting pot" cuisine and cross-border influences, some of which is taught in the local top-rated Le Cordon Bleu culinary school.

Rustler's Rooste 8383 South 48th Street, Phoenix

(South Mountain)

This steak house is Western-themed and greets customers of all ages with a a real live steer at the door and a giant slide that takes them down to the restaurant at the lower level.

This two-story restaurant and saloon, with a huge patio and a terrific view, is situated on a small hill overlooking a golf course in the Arizona Grand Resort.

It has been family owned and operated since 1971.

The waiters dress up in boots and cowboy hats and boots, a western band plays every day, and the menu includes rattlesnake and fried bread as well as excellent tender prime rib.

The Duce Downtown Phoenix

This former warehouse features an old-style gym with a couple rounds of boxing with the South Central Mad Dogs boxing crew or training one-on-one with their house boxing coach.

They also serve country-style eats, including breakfast or a rack of smoked ribs, and classic cocktails such as a fresh-squeezed Mimosas.

Rosie McCaffrey's Irish Pub 906 East Camelback Road, Phoenix

An Irishman named Seamus opened a little bar in downtown Phoenix, sold it, and opened this one named after his beloved wife, Rosie.

Featured is battered fish and chips and a whole wall of whiskey.

This place is packed on the weekends because people love being around others who are having a good time.

Virtu Old Town Scottsdale

This charming tiny Mediterranean cafe with Southwestern zest is tucked away in the Bespoke Inn and has a world-class menu.

When open just a few months, the eatery appeared in Esquire Magazine's annual "Best New Restaurants in America".

Be sure to make a reservation if you want to sample the grilled octopus or the other unique selections.

Cafe Monarch 6934 East 1st Ave., Scottsdale

Experience a truly unusual dining ambiance in a cozy cafe that features one of the most unique brunches in town and monarch butterflies fluttering at a distance on the sun-drenched patio.

The small brunch menu offers either a Sweet or Savory option of hand-crafted fresh and seasonal delightful dishes. Lunch and four-course dinners are also served.

The Mission 3815 North Brown Ave., Scottsdale

Celebrate a special occasion with an upscale candlelit dinner that features a fusion of modern Spanish and Latin American flavors using a traditional "plancha" style grill, which infuses the traditional essence of mesquite and pecan wood.

Try the Crispy Cola Pork Belly, the Pork Shoulder Tacos with a house pineapple glaze, hand made corn tortillas, and other amazing dishes.

If you are fortunate to live in one of the Scottsdale high rise condos located in downtown Scottsdale, you are perfectly situated to check out and enjoy the dining experiences offered above.

Nothing beats the class and elegance of urban restaurants. Living in the heart of the city gives one access to these establishments.

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