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FOOD & DRINK
SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | FEBRUARY 16, 2020
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Where to eat before or after the game S
BY PROGRESS NEWS STAFF
ure, catching a Cactus League game is fun – but so is a good meal before or after the event. If you’re heading to Scottsdale Stadium, check out these Scottsdale places to eat. Many of these restaurants have Cactus League specials, so ask or check their websites.
Butters Pancakes & Café 8300 N. Hayden Road, Suite F104, 480629-4333; 14795 N. Northsight Blvd., 480-99-0011, butterscafe.com Arizona Diamondbacks players hang out here and with good reason—Butters Pancakes & Café’s food is innovative. The staff serves only fresh-squeezed orange juice, and strives to source organically grown ingredients from local farmers and producers. Check out the Brioche French toast, fluffy pancakes and moist omelets.
Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers 4222 N. Scottsdale Road, 480-941-2747; 5625 N. Seventh St., Phoenix, 602-354-8093; 3950 E. Indian School Road, Suite 150, Phoenix, 602-314-6221; 18529 N. Road, Suite 121, 480-912-7219. Cold Beers and Cheeseburgers’ awardwinning patties are hand-formed from fresh ground chuck. The rotating beer menu offers more than 130 beer choices – tap, bottled or canned. Culinary Dropout 7135 E. Camelback Road, Suite 125, 480-970-1700. culinarydropout.com. Enjoy gastropub fare in a way only Culinary Dropout can provide. Developing into a true mainstay among Valley residents, first-timers should check it out to see what everyone’s raving about. Menu items include the “cheap house salad” and 36-hour pork ribs.
Detroit Coney Grill 6953 N. Hayden Road, 480-597-4300. detroitconeygrill.com From authentic Detroit coneys, to made-from-scratch burgers, down to the hand-cut fries using only Idaho potatoes, everything at Detroit Coney Grill is fresh. Having been schooled in the grocery industry, owner David Najor knows the importance of fresh food served right. Miss Michigan? Check out Detroit Coney Grill for Faygo, Better Made Chips, Sanders Bumpy Cake and coneys. Dorian 7419 E. Indian Plaza, 480-907-5635, dorian.com Dorian is a modern restaurant that combines California cuisine with Asian flavors and textures. Located in Old Town , Dorian features a seasonal menu of flavorful and bold dishes seared in a mesquite wood oven, craft cocktails and an extensive champagne, wine and beer list.
Eggstasy 6990 E. Shea Blvd., 480.500.5889; 10155 E Via Linda, eggstasyaz.com. See the website for other locations. Breakfast. Lunch. Mimosas. Eggstasy provides customers with outstanding service, quality food and value while offering the freshest ingredients in the market. Most of the products are purchased the same day. Everything is made from scratch daily, including its soups, pancakes, crepes, waffle batter, pancake sauces and compotes. Orange juice is fresh squeezed daily. Eggstasy is happy to prepare dishes the way customers prefer. Johnny Rockets 7014 Camelback Road, Suite 576, 480423-1505. 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Suite C200, 480-291-8770, johnnyrockets.com Johnny Rockets offers high-quality, in-
Lush Burger 18251 N. Pima Road, 480-686-8908, lushburgeraz.com Lush Burger is a family-friendly, local neighborhood pub and hamburger-centric eatery.
novative menu items, including fresh, never-frozen 100% beef cooked-to-order hamburgers, Veggie Boca burger, chicken sandwiches, crispy fries and rich, handspun shakes and malts. Kelly’s at Southbridge 7117 E. Sixth Ave., 480-393-3205, kellysatsouthbridge.com Kelly’s wants to celebrate the baseball season with fans. Come to Old Town for happy hour from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday, and all day on Sunday. Check its website for current specials.
Kona Grill 2244 E. Williams Field Road, 480-289-4500; 7014 E. Camelback Road, 480-429-1100; konagrill.com Since opening its first location in in 1998, Kona Grill has boasted a global menu that features contemporary American favorites, award-winning sushi, and specialty cocktails—all made from scratch.
The Living Room 20751 N. Pima Road, Suite 120, 480-404-7465; 8977 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 500, 480-634-6709, livingroomwinebar.com Enjoy happy hour, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch at The Living Room, which serves fresh foods with a contemporary twist, showcasing locally grown ingredients from Arizona-grown producers.
New York Bagels 'n Bialys 10320 N. Scottsdale Road, 480-991-3034, nybbaz.com New York Bagels ‘N Bialys brings the best of New York to Arizona. Breakfast includes Challah French toast and Benedicts. Lunch is just as crave-able, ranging from turkey sandwiches to Reubens. Don’t overlook the homemade soups, fresh salads, smoked fish, burgers and drink specials, as a full bar awaits.
Philly’s Sports Grill 1826 N. Scottsdale Road, 480-946-6666; phillyssportsgrill.com Locally owned and operated by ASU alumni, Philly’s Sports Grills have become superb neighborhood watering holes. Tons of craft beers, as well as master mixologists and awesome food, keep the locals returning.
Razz’s Restaurant and Catering 10315 N. Scottsdale Road, 480-905-1308, razzsrestaurant.com With his engaging smile, rich exotic voice and culinary wizardry, Chef Razz Kamnitzer is the charismatic soul of the hip restaurant. The restaurant is small and sleek. A bustling open kitchen transports diners to the hobnobbing, energetic experience of big city dining. The chef is a native of Venezuela with a heritage spanning Europe. Razz offers international classics: paella, bouillabaisse, osso bucco, escargot bourguignon as well as inspired contemporary creations such
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