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Casual but tasty in Scottsdale?
Arizona Restaurant Week is 5/19 - 5/27. So, how much weight you are willing to gain might be be the question, rather than how much your expense account will support.
Many of the Phoenix options are closer to the Phoenician than some of the Scottsdale options.
http://arizonarestaurantweek.com/participating-restaurants
http://www.azcentral.com/thingstodo/dining/articles/2012/05/03/20120503top-picks-arizona-restaurant-week.html
Here are some of the $30 choices that are probably pretty good, and not too far away. You can get by for less than $30 at some of these places, others are quite a bargain.
http://www.restaurantnoca.com
http://www.chelseaskitchenaz.com
http://www.roaringfork.com
http://beckettstable.com
http://bigearlsbbq.com
http://citizenpublichouse.com
http://www.cowboyciao.com
http://www.donandcharlies.com
http://www.stockyardssteakhouse.com
I need Pies!!
Looks like all AZ locations are closed.
http://www.mcpies.com/find_us/
I need Pies!!
I have no personal experience, but, assuming you're not too far from Arcadia, I would look into:
http://www.piesnob.com
Chef Headed to Scottsdale
A fairly recent thread with a lot of information:
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/829987
White Grapefruit and Meyer Lemons - in season end of april?
Here's another page I found:
http://www.greenfieldcitrus.com/grapefruit.htm
Oroblanco looks interesting (if I was in the market for a tree).
White Grapefruit and Meyer Lemons - in season end of april?
In my ignorance, I was surprised to see white grapefruit was grown in Phoenix. This Arcadia blogger assumes all the pictured grapefruit are Marsh, since that is what he has.
http://onespeedgo.blogspot.com/2012/02/grapefruit-in-my-bike-lane-2012-edition.html
En route from Grand Canyon to Phoenix - delicious bites?
There is a downtown location of Los Dos Molinos, but, it looks to be closed Sunday (and Monday). The Mesa location closes at 9pm on Sunday.
http://www.losdosmolinosaz.net
En route from Grand Canyon to Phoenix - delicious bites?
Once you get to Phoenix, Gallo Blanco is a nice option. It may be a little pricier than you have in mind, but the divey, cheap places I'd recommend are all closed on Sunday. I like the menu at Gallo Blanco, short, but covers a lot of tastes.
A more traditional Sonoran style place is Rosita's Place.
Both places are reportedly open until 10:00pm on Sunday, but, you might call to confirm.
http://galloblancocafe.com
http://www.azcentral.com/ent/dining/articles/0819taste19.html
En route from Grand Canyon to Phoenix - delicious bites?
Sorry, the last time I ate at 9:00pm was probably at In-N-Out Burger or Juliobertos. I'm not recommending them. Many will say you need to go to In-N-Out at least once in your life. There are some along I-17 as you come into Phoenix.
I was passing through Flagstaff and enjoyed Diablo Burger. It might not be what you have in mind, but, it was a good lunch for me on a road trip - a little hard to find. It's a burger on an English muffin, but, free range local beef, cooked properly, which can be hard to find, also.
Your 9:00 pm arrival in PHX is probably tied to your flight, but, it might be worth mentioning that AZ does not observe daylight savings time, so, the sun might go down (and come up) sooner than you expect.
http://www.diabloburger.com
http://juliobertos.com
http://www.in-n-out.com
Ambiance and fine chow
Thanks for the report.
Elements sounds great.
I prefer Tricks at Lunch vs. Dinner. Not for the ambiance. This place is pretty casual, and I think it is overpriced at Dinner.
En route from Grand Canyon to Phoenix - delicious bites?
I would say more of a Phoenix place than a NYC place (Phoenix is the city that often sleeps!) ;^)
Also, they are closed all day Sunday, so, the day of the week you arrive in Phoenix might also be a factor. Other restaurants in Phoenix might take other days off.
En route from Grand Canyon to Phoenix - delicious bites?
Carolina's will probably be closed at the specified time.
Review: Ranch House Grille - Phoenix (w/ photos!)
Ranch House Grille has reopened (with new furniture). The food seems the same. I had the Southwest chicken fried steak and eggs.
http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/bella/2012/04/ranch_house_grille_reopens_aft.php
http://www.ranchhousegrille.com
Good Mexican near Phoenix
All good.
I didn't know there was a location of Los Reyes de la Torta on Indian School.
http://losreyesdelatortaaz.com
Chickpea flour
I saw this product in the gluten free baking section at Whole Foods on Tatum and Shea. At only 2.99, it could be the cheapest thing in the store.
http://www.bobsredmill.com/garbanzo-bean-flour.html?&cat=5
Good Mexican near Phoenix
Although I have never been, I would expect a festive Cinco de Mayo at La Perla. I wouldn't expect top-notch food, but, above average.
I don't expect a lot of replies to this post. There is not a lot of participation from the West Valley.
Google Maps now shows city boundaries. If you look at "Glendale AZ", you'll see how oddly shaped it is, and what borders it. It might be a good idea to let us know a major intersection near where you're staying.
Lunch options downtown near courthouse (jury duty)
Looks like the address for Chloe's Corner is:
50 W Jefferson St Ste 100, Phoenix, AZ
Lunch options downtown near courthouse (jury duty)
I haven't tried much around there, but, I have had decent food from the Hero Factory.
This thread might help, although, I'm sure some things have changed:
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/659582
http://www.azherofactory.com
Hero Factory is helpfully reviewed on exit2lef's blog:
http://www.chow.com/profile/1157465
Downtown Phoenix for 5 nights....food/drink recs
I estimate round trip cab fare to CPH / FnB to be at least $50. I would look for downtown options. I don't have much recent experience, there. I've been to Pita Jungle, which isn't very close to you. Also, I've had lunch at Carly's Bistro and Los Dos Molinos, and breakfast at Matt's Big Breakfast. There are existing threads that focus more on dinner options.
Seattle Report - April 2012
Hi firecracker. I recognised your handle during my research. I'd rather not discuss Phoenix or Scottsdale, here. Thanks. You can post on the Phoenix board or send me an email, if you want.
Seattle Report - April 2012
Thanks. That soup is a puree, poured over a few other items. The online menu describes it well.
Seattle Report - April 2012
I just got back from my poorly planned trip to Seattle. Here is a quick rundown of the chow. Thanks to the Seattle CH community for all their contributions.
I arrived early on Sunday, and had lunch at Copperleaf Restaurant‎. I had the Cauliflower Soup ($10) and Fish & Chips ($12). Both were good. The beer batter was a little heavy for my taste, but, good cod. The only reason I went there was because I had to kill some time before check-in, and I hadn't eaten a thing all day, so, something close to the airport was appropriate. I probably should have had the scallops, but I was starving, and I figured fish & chips would be more filling. This place was smaller and quieter than I expected, but, I thought the food was good.
The next morning I ate at Lola. I had Tom's Big Breakfast ($16). Octopus is the highlight of this dish. It was well done, even kind of caramelized, but, still had a good texture. I was pretty happy with this. Given the quality, it was worth the money, and not something I see much in Phoenix (at least not for breakfast).
Monday was a warm sunny day, and time to be a good tourist and check out the Space Needle. While in the neighborhood, I had lunch at Bamboo Garden Vegetarian Cuisine. Like others have reported, the food was a bit bland. I had Lunch Combo A ($7.25). This is a lot of food. I left some of my rice behind. I hate to waste food, but, I was full. The chow mein had a nice smoky flavor. The vegetables were cooked, yet crisp. This place would be in my rotation, if I lived or worked nearby.
Dinner was at Lecosho. I had the special, which was a duck breast on a risotto with peas and baby asparagus ($27?). I also had a side of braised greens ($6) which was enough for two. Dessert was a vanilla rice pudding with a fruit compote (IIRC) ($8?). All of the food was very good. My only complaint was that I specifically asked the waiter if the duck had a crispy skin, and he said it did. It did not. The duck breast was medium rare. The dish was rather wet, but, very good. In the end, I was glad I ordered it, despite being misled.
For Tuesday breakfast, I sought out the short beef rib sandwich at Portage Bay. Unfortunately, it was no longer on their menu. Their Spring / Summer menu is just out. I ordered a breakfast that was supposed to consist of grits, cheese, two poached eggs, a small fruit cup, and toast ($13?). I had short rib added ($4). Not bad, but not great. I think sloppy prep was most of the problem. I eggs were very wet, which added a lot of water to the grits. The cheese went almost unnoticed. The fruit cup was generous, but, hasty prep made it hard to eat. I'd give them another chance, especially if I was in the mood for pancakes or French toast.
During lunch I walked past a very crowded Pike Place Chowder and went to the Steelhead Diner, instead. I had the King Salmon ($18.95) and a side of coleslaw ($4.95). I guess I was probably expecting too much, here. To be fair it was an interesting preparation, with port soaked cherries, smoked almonds, and polenta. This fish just didn't blow me away, as I had wished. Maybe I should have asked for it medium-rare? The coleslaw was enough for two, but, seemed like very little effort was put into it. I guess I shouldn't expect much for $5, but, I like a good coleslaw, and this didn't do much for me.
Since I still had chowder on the brain, I want back to Pike Place Chowder in the early evening to find it closed. Plan B was Ivar's Acres of Clams. I had a bowl of (white) clam chowder ($6.5) and the Mixed Grill Trio (prawns, salmon, and halibut with mashed potatoes) ($29.75). I couldn't resist cheesecake for ($6). I really loved the clam chowder. The mixed grill was pretty good, with the halibut being the outstanding part. I thought the salmon was a little overcooked.
My last breakfast was at Tulio. A basic breakfast of 2 eggs, sausage, toast, and potatoes ($14). This was very nicely prepared. I wasn't really paying attention to Tulio, since it was at my hotel, and I was only there because the rate seemed pretty good for downtown.
I saw Ivar's had a place at the airport, so, I tried a smoked salmon chowder. I liked the clam better.
Copperleaf Restaurant‎ (at Cedarbrook Lodge)
18525 36th Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98188
http://www.cedarbrooklodge.com
Lola
2000 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121
http://tomdouglas.com/index.php/restaurants/lola
Bamboo Garden Vegetarian Cuisine
364 Roy Street, Seattle, WA 98109
http://www.bamboogarden.net
Lecosho
89 University Street, The Harbor Steps, Seattle, WA 98101
http://lecosho.com
Portage Bay
391 TERRY AVE N, SEATTLE 98109
http://www.portagebaycafe.com
Steelhead Diner
95 Pine ST, Seattle, WA 98101
http://www.steelheaddiner.com
Ivar's Acres of Clams
1001 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98104
http://www.ivars.com
Tulio Ristorante
1100 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
http://www.tulio.com
Rice Paper?
Maybe the Lee Lee's in Peoria is closer to the op?
http://leeleesupermarket.com
Gift certificate for new college grad
I figured. That's why I mentioned Green, which just happens to have a 7th St location. They have gift cards that can be purchased in any amount.
You probably can't go wrong with Pita Jungle, either. They have a big menu and many locations including downtown Phoenix and in Tempe on the light rail.
A couple of other options are Loving Hut and Persian Garden.
http://www.pitajungle.com (website issues, at the moment)
http://lovinghut.us
http://www.persiangardencafe.com
Gift certificate for new college grad
I'm not qualified to give a good answer, but, there are quite a few Kosher options along N 7th St in central Phoenix:
http://www.parkcentraldeli.com
http://scottsgenerations.com
http://greenvegetarian.com
http://www.karshsbakery.com
http://www.manhattanpizzeria.com
http://kingsolomonspizza.com
http://www.segalsonestop.com
http://imperialkosher.com
Great Mexican near airport?
I thought of Secreto, too, but, I haven't been there, yet.
Now, I'm thinking Los Dos Molinos in Mesa.
http://www.secretophoenix.com
http://www.losdosmolinosaz.net
Mexican Restaurants in Greyhawk
Coming soon, if not already open: Habanero's Mexican Grill's second location near Scottsdale and Shea. 10392 N Scottsdale Road St Suite 103. Maybe there will be an announcement on their Facebook page or website.
best pizza?
I noticed yet another Humble Pie location in the Safeway Plaza at 64th St and Greenway (Kierland Village).
http://humblepieusa.com
