Each day Scottsdale takes one step closer to L.A. in the culinary world.  Scottsdale chefs like these are the ones leading the way: James Porter In the beginning of 2011, James Porter opened his new venture, a barbecue restaurant called Big Earl’s BBQ, in Old Town. Porter is a locally trained chef that received his [...]

Known as the Valley’s finest wine bar, Kazimierz World Wine Bar was awarded by the Wine Spectator with an Award of Excellence from 2001 to 2007. This Scottsdale eatery is located on East Stetson Drive. Kazimierz is a hidden jewel in Scottsdale, with over 3,200 wines. This interior of Kazimierz is lit by soft candlelight, [...]

The Arizona Republic gave The Mission on North Brown Avenue five out of five stars. This Latin-inspired restaurant serves up tapas and a memorable Sunday brunch, making it an all around great restaurant in the Scottsdale area. The interior is elaborately decorated to create a romantic Gothic feel complete with crystal chandeliers, ornate mirrors and [...]

Yelp.com selected Rita’s Kitchen as the best location for Sunday brunch in all of Scottsdale. The atmosphere at Rita’s Kitchen is a combination of casual Southwestern charm with contemporary flair. It has natural, earthy adobe walls, wood-beamed ceilings and terracotta floors yet the walls are covered with modern vibrant artwork and copper accents. The kitchen [...]