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SUGGESTED RESTAURANTS IN THE SCOTTSDALE AREA BY THE Fellows OF ESTES PARK INSTITUTE This list of area restaurants was compiled from Estes Park Fellows experiences, from Internet research, and from recent travel articles. It is by no means a complete list of available restaurants, but just a few to entice your appetite. The hotel concierge will assist in making dining selections and reservations. As restaurants can change from year to year, we suggest that you reconfirm information with the concierge desk. Enjoy the conference and the area and thank you for choosing to attend Estes Park Institute. Arriba Mexican Grill 15236 N. Pima Road 480-948-3030 Arriba Mexican Grill offers prepared-from-scratch Mexican specialties. The restaurant uses fresh chiles from Hatch, New Mexico, the Chile Capital of the World. 10:45 am - 10:00 pm, Monday thru Thursday 10:45 am - 11:00 pm, Friday 8:00 am - 11:00 pm, Saturday 8:00 am - 10:00 pm, Sunday Asia de Cuba 7353 East Indian School Road 480-308-1131 Asia de Cuba is the upscale, high-energy dining room in the Mondrian boutique hotel. As the restaurant name suggests, the menu combines the flavors of Asian and Cuban cuisines. Dishes are designed to be shared, thus are served family style. The calamari and duck starters and the seafood mains get the best reviews. 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Sunday thru Thursday 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Friday and Saturday 1
Atlas Bistro Restaurant 2515 N. Road 480-990-2433 Atlas Bistro s mission is to provide an interesting, exotic and constantly evolving dinner experience. The chef uses local produce, meats and other gourmet food products to prepare his Southwestern-accented international menu. The restaurant is BYOB which isn t much of a nuisance as the AZ Wine Shop is right next door. Required 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm, Tuesday thru Saturday Closed Sunday and Monday Binkley s Restaurant 6920 E. Cave Creek Road Cave Creek 480-437-1072 This stunning fine-dining outpost is drawing foodies with some of the most sophisticated fare in town. The extensive menu changes daily and can be arranged into a 4-, 5-, or 6-course tasting menu. Dinner: 5:15 pm - 9:30 pm, Tuesday thru Saturday Closed Sunday and Monday Bloom 8877 N. Road, Suite 402 480-922-5666 Bloom s contemporary decor sets the stage for the Fusion menu. The restaurant offers many wines by the glass from its extensive list. Service can be spotty. Carlsbad Tavern 3313 N. Hayden Road 480-970-8156 A trendy restaurant and bar. The Tex-Mex food is consistently delicious, and the setting is fun for a casual evening. Patio seating is especially nice. Accepted for groups of 5 or more 11:00 am - 2:00 am, daily Cartwright s 6710 E. Cave Creek Road Cave Creek 480-488-8031 Cartwright s reminds you that you are in Cowboy Country. Hearty steaks and fresh seafood make a satisfying meal. Save room for a yummy dessert. 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm, Sunday thru Thursday 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Friday and Saturday Deseo Westin Kierland Resort 6902 E. Greenway Parkway 480-624-1030 Neuvo Latino food is the reason to go to this hotel restaurant. The chef is famous for his ceviches, which are as cool as the room s decor. 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Wednesday thru Sunday Closed Monday and Tuesday Lunch: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, Monday thru Saturday Dinner: 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm, Monday thru Thursday 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Friday and Saturday 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Sunday 2
Eddie V s Edgewater Grille 20715 N. Pima Road (Market Street at DC Ranch) 480-538-8468 This trendy seafood restaurant is a place for adults. The fresh Gulf Coast fish and shellfish are prepared in a range of styles French, Asian or South American. Restaurant s atmosphere is clubby. 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Sunday thru Thursday 5:00 pm - Midnight, Friday and Saturday Fleming s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar 20753 N. Pima Road 480-538-8000 As the name says, Fleming s is the place to go for prime beef. Take a big appetite and enjoy a crisp-fresh salad or savory appetizer before the USDA Prime steak arrives. 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Sunday thru Thursday 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm, Friday and Saturday The Green House 15024 N. Road (Kierland Commons) 480-889-9494 Bright, contemporary California cuisine is served in an equally uplifting setting. The restaurant is designed to resemble a Craftsman bungalow having straight, simple lines and using wood and copper with Asian influences. Lunch: 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, daily Dinner: 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm, Sunday thru Thursday 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm, Friday and Saturday Heirloom 20775 N. Pima Road (DC Ranch) 480-515-2575 Heirloom is the new restaurant by Michael DeMaria who served as head-chef at three of the Valley s best restaurants - Lon s, T. Cook s and Michael s at the Citadel. The menu changes monthly and the meat and fish dishes have received the best reviews. The dining room is quiet enough to enjoy dinner and conversation. 5:30 pm - Close, Monday thru Saturday Closed Sunday La Torretta 16640 N. Road 480-991-2000 La Torretta was voted Best Italian Restaurant in the 2009 Readers Choice poll. Dine in the elegantly decorated dining room or on the outdoor patio. Lunch: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, Monday thru Friday Dinner: 4:30 pm - 9:30 pm, nightly Latilla at The Boulders Tom Darlington Drive Carefree 480-488-9009 For a quiet, romantic evening visit charming Latilla. The chef uses fresh, seasonal ingredients to create savory New American dishes. 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm, nightly 3
Los Sombreros 2534 N. Road 480-994-1799 This cheerful restaurant serves upscale Mexican food. Look for gorditas and nopales salad, Camarones al Mojo de Ajo, Carne en Chile Costena and Lamb Adobo. Even the homemade desserts are Mexican. Accepted for groups of 5 or more 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Sunday thru Thursday 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Friday and Saturday Mastro s Ocean Club Fish House 15233 N. Kierland Boulevard 480-443-8555 A bustling restaurant with an extensive list of fresh seafood choices prepared many ways it s the seafood version of a steakhouse. The service is good. 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Sunday thru Thursday 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm, Friday and Saturday North 15024 North Road, Suite 160 480-948-2055 Enjoy Modern Italian Cuisine in this sleek, contemporary dining room in nearby Kierland Commons. North's menu features fresh salads, imaginative pasta preparations and simple wood-roasted or grilled meat and fish. The pleasant outdoor patio overlooks the Kierland water feature. Lunch: 11:00 am 3:00 pm, Monday thru Saturday 12:00 pm 3:00 pm, Sunday Dinner: 4:00 pm 9:30 pm, Sunday thru Thursday 4:00 pm 10:30 pm, Friday and Saturday Olive & Ivy 7135 E. Camelback Road, Suite 195 480-751-2200 Olive & Ivy is one of the newest restaurants on the scene. It s located in the new Waterfront. The restaurant specializes in Mediterranean food and wine. A group may enjoy dinner in one of two private dining rooms or at the Trust Table where a prix fixe meal of the chef s choice dishes is served and paired with wine. Lunch: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, Monday thru Friday Dinner: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Sunday thru Thursday 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm, Friday and Saturday Brunch: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday Pane e Vino 8900 E. Pinnacle Peak Road 480-473-7900 Food and service are superior at this upscale restaurant. Pane e Vino has private rooms for large parties. 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Sunday thru Thursday 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm, Friday and Saturday Prado 4949 E. Lincoln Drive 480-627-3004 The fine dining restaurant in the Montelucia Resort, Prado features wood-fired grilled meats and seafood flavored with a Spanish accent. Lunch: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, daily Dinner: 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm, Sunday thru Thursday 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm, Friday and Saturday 4
Rancho Pinot Grill 6208 N. Road 480-367-8030 This funky, retro western-decorated restaurant serves seasonal specialties featuring local organic produce and pasta dishes. 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm, Monday thru Saturday Closed Sunday Razz s Restaurant 10315 N. Road 480-905-1308 Razz s is a casual restaurant with an exhibition kitchen. Grazing on small portions will get you through much of the eclectic menu. Razz s has an extensive wine list. 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Tuesday thru Saturday Closed Sunday and Monday Sassi 10455 E. Pinnacle Peak Parkway 480-502-9095 Sassi is a dazzling Italian villa that just happens to be in. Located near Pinnacle Peak, the setting is reminiscent of Tuscany. The food gets mixed reviews; therefore, go for the simple, straightforward preparations. 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm, Tuesday thru Sunday Closed Monday Talavera 10600 E. Crescent Moon Drive (Four Seasons Resort Troon North) 480-513-5086 Enjoy stellar views of the Valley of the Sun and Pinnacle Peak from the dining room or patio of Talavera. The menu features prime cuts of meat, poultry and game, as well as fresh seafood. The professional wait-staff are as expected at a Four Seasons Resort. 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm, nightly Voce Ristorante & Lounge 9719 North Hayden Road 480-609-0429 For those who enjoy live entertainment with or post dinner, Voce is the place to go. The restaurant offers regional Italian dishes of pasta, octopus, and osso buco. The lounge features appetizers, salads and pizza. The entertainment is top-shelf. 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm, Tuesday thru Saturday Closed Sunday and Monday Wildfish Seafood Grille 7135 E. Camelback Road 480-994-4040 The decor is chic and the seafood is expensive at this new Waterfront restaurant. Much of the fresh seafood is prepared with Asian spices. Continental preparations are excellent as well. 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm, Monday thru Saturday 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Sunday 5
Zinc Bistro 51034 N. Road 480-603-0922 Zinc Bistro gets mixed reviews for service. The French bistro comfort food receives good reports. The dining room is cozy. 11:00 am - 10:00 pm, daily Dining at THE FAIRMONT SCOTTSDALE The following restaurants are located in the Fairmont. Bourbon Steak 480-513-6002 Award-winning Chef Michael Mina presents an upscale, contemporary American steakhouse like no other. Indulge in a tantalizing menu with modern fare featuring the finest cuts of beef, poultry, and fish, all slow-poached in butter, grilled and finished over seasoned wood-fueled flames. Modern classic American side dishes complement a unique wine list and handcrafted cocktails. Open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday. The Grill 480-585-4848 With a menu that includes exceptionally fresh, highquality seafood and daily grilled fish options, as well as beef, chicken and pork selections, The Grill offers something for everyone. Try the handcrafted desserts and choose from an award-winning wine list. Open daily for breakfast and lunch. Dinner is served Thursday through Monday. LV Bistro 480-585-4848 The resort s main dining room, LV Bistro is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Serves modern American cuisine in a warm and casual atmosphere. La Hacienda by Richard Sandoval 480-585-4848 Uncover the newest restaurant experience at the Fairmont and indulge in a delectable paradise of fresh, Modern Mexican cuisine. This much-loved restaurant has re-opened to bring guests a refreshing new take on authentic Southwestern dining, combining the bold taste of classic Mexican cuisine with timeless European cooking techniques. This lighter, ingredient-driven approach showcases a bold new taste for La Hacienda, which offers guests an upscale, sophisticated dining atmosphere amid warm, Spanish architecture accented by modern urban touches and a brand new main entrance showcasing the new tequila bar. Dinner served Tuesday through Sunday. 6
Weather Average Temperatures in March Highs in the low 70's, lows in the mid 40's Golf 18 Holes The Fairmont Resort Golf Concierge can help in arranging tee times at many area golf courses. 480-585-2697 Preferred Course Partners: Tournament Players Club of (Stadium Course and Champions Course) 1-888-400-4001 www.tpc.com/scottsdale Grayhawk Golf Club (Talon and Raptor Course) 480-502-1800 www.grayhawkgolf.com Troon North Golf Club (Monument and Pinnacle Course) 480-585-7700 www.troonnorthgolf.com We-Ko-Pa Golf Club (Cholla and Saguaro Course) 480-836-9000 www.wekopa.com Other Golf Opportunities: Kierland Golf Club 480-922-9283 www.kierlandgolf.com Eagle Mountain Golf Club 480-816-1234 www.eaglemtn.com Starfire at Country Club 480-948-6000 www.starfiregolfclub.com Tennis Seven hard courts six courts are lighted for night play. 480-585-2733 7
Shopping Biltmore Fashion Park World-class shopping in a beautiful outdoor park setting, with over 70 shops and boutiques 602-955-8400 www.shopbiltmore.com The Borgata of 14th century-styled Italian courtyards, surrounded by 50 specialty stores and restaurants www.borgata.com Old Town Experience the flavor of the Old West. The area's 150+ shops and restaurants offer a wide variety of the trendy and traditional. Located on four blocks around Brown Avenue and Main Street, Fashion Square Over 225 retailers including prestigious stores found nowhere else in Arizona 480-941-2140 www.fashionsquare.com Shop the many art galleries at the Main Street and Marshall Way Arts District www.scottsdalegalleries.com Museums & Arts Heard Museum Preeminent collection of Native American art 602-252-8848 www.heard.org Cosanti Foundation Unique complex of concrete structures 480-948-6145 www.cosanti.org/expcosanti Frank Lloyd Wright s Taliesen West A national historic landmark 480-860-2700 www.franklloydwright.org Museum of Contemporary Art Displays latest modern art 480-874-4666 www.scottsdalearts.org 8
Center for the Performing Arts Features music, drama, comedy and dance 480-994-2787 www.scottsdalearts.org Activities & Attractions Westworld A 120-acre horse park adjacent to the hotel 480-312-6802 www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld.asp McDowell Mountain Regional Park Begin your day with a breakfast trail ride 480-471-0173 www.maricopa.gov/parks/mcdowell Desert Botanical Garden 480-941-1225 www.dbg.org Chaparral Park Walking and biking trails 480-312-2353 www.scottsdaleaz.gov/parks/chap Arizona Science Center Features 300+ hands-on exhibits and a planetarium 602-716-2000 www.azscience.org Hot Air Ballooning & Jeep Tours Enjoy the Sonoran desert from high above, by Jeep, or both 480-991-3666 www.adventuresoutwest.com/arizona/balloon www.adventuresoutwest.com/arizona/jeep 9 EPI-SDG 2.11.10