The Arizona Republic
Jun. 8, 2006 04:34 PM
In the mood to eat well and linger over each delicious morsel? In Scottsdale, home to scores of world-class restaurants, it is easy to do. Here are some of our favorite foods and where they are served.
Chopped Chicken Liver: It's not often said that liver melts in your mouth, but this creamy dish does just that. Goldman's Best Cooking, 6929 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale, (480) 367-9477.
Grilled Asparagus, Fried Egg and Prosciutto: Topped with a fragrant gremolata and finished in a wood-burning oven, this elegantly rustic dish couldn't be simpler, or tastier. Rancho Pinot Grill, 6208 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, (480) 367-8030.
Azteca Shrimp: It's all here: meaty Guaymas shrimp, sprinkled with cheese, simmered in a buttery salsa and cooked in a molcajete, a lava rock vessel that keeps its contents volcanically hot. Acapulco Bay Co., 3030 N. 68th St., Scottsdale, (480) 429-1990.
Lamb Adobo: This is osso buco with a Mexican twist: luscious, fork-tender lamb shank braised in a dreamy sweet and spicy adobo sauce. Los Sombreros, 2534 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, (480) 994-1799.
Pork Belly With Mustard Seed Broth: Chefs love trendy pork belly because it soaks up flavors. The belly here soaks up a heady blend of spices in a fragrant mustard seed broth. Tapino Kitchen & Wine Bar, 7000 E. Shea Blvd. (Scottsdale Promenade), (480) 991-6887.
Raspberry Goat Cheese Salad: A wonderful combination of baby lettuces, tart chevre, crunchy jicama, carrots, candied pecans and sweet raspberries served with raspberry vinaigrette. Arcadia Farms, 7014 E. First Ave., Scottsdale, (480) 941-5665.
Pepita-Crusted Snapper: The fish is always fresh, but the draw here is the crunchy pumpkin-seed crust, roasted tomato salsa and cilantro crema. Los Sombreros, 2534 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, (480) 994-1799.
Zucca Con Noci: It's Italian for a fabulous side dish: butternut squash baked with honey and walnuts. Sassi, 10455 E. Pinnacle Peak Parkway, Scottsdale, (480) 502-9095.
Kobe Short Ribs: Meltingly tender, deeply braised beef gilded with horseradish and sea salt. Vu, 7500 E. Doubletree Ranch Road (Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort at Gainey Ranch), (480) 991-3388.
Signature Melting Hot Dark Chocolate Soufflé: Flourless chocolate cake with a molten hot center, topped with vanilla bean ice cream. Requires 20 minutes or more to prepare, so let your server know early if you want one. Roy's, 5350 E. Marriott Drive (in the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa), Phoenix,(480) 419-7697; and 7001 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, (480) 905-1155.
Chopped Chicken Liver: It's not often said that liver melts in your mouth, but this creamy dish does just that. Goldman's Best Cooking, 6929 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale, (480) 367-9477.
Grilled Asparagus, Fried Egg and Prosciutto: Topped with a fragrant gremolata and finished in a wood-burning oven, this elegantly rustic dish couldn't be simpler, or tastier. Rancho Pinot Grill, 6208 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, (480) 367-8030.
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Azteca Shrimp: It's all here: meaty Guaymas shrimp, sprinkled with cheese, simmered in a buttery salsa and cooked in a molcajete, a lava rock vessel that keeps its contents volcanically hot. Acapulco Bay Co., 3030 N. 68th St., Scottsdale, (480) 429-1990.
Lamb Adobo: This is osso buco with a Mexican twist: luscious, fork-tender lamb shank braised in a dreamy sweet and spicy adobo sauce. Los Sombreros, 2534 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, (480) 994-1799.
Pork Belly With Mustard Seed Broth: Chefs love trendy pork belly because it soaks up flavors. The belly here soaks up a heady blend of spices in a fragrant mustard seed broth. Tapino Kitchen & Wine Bar, 7000 E. Shea Blvd. (Scottsdale Promenade), (480) 991-6887.
Raspberry Goat Cheese Salad: A wonderful combination of baby lettuces, tart chevre, crunchy jicama, carrots, candied pecans and sweet raspberries served with raspberry vinaigrette. Arcadia Farms, 7014 E. First Ave., Scottsdale, (480) 941-5665.
Pepita-Crusted Snapper: The fish is always fresh, but the draw here is the crunchy pumpkin-seed crust, roasted tomato salsa and cilantro crema. Los Sombreros, 2534 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, (480) 994-1799.
Zucca Con Noci: It's Italian for a fabulous side dish: butternut squash baked with honey and walnuts. Sassi, 10455 E. Pinnacle Peak Parkway, Scottsdale, (480) 502-9095.
Kobe Short Ribs: Meltingly tender, deeply braised beef gilded with horseradish and sea salt. Vu, 7500 E. Doubletree Ranch Road (Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort at Gainey Ranch), (480) 991-3388.
Signature Melting Hot Dark Chocolate Soufflé: Flourless chocolate cake with a molten hot center, topped with vanilla bean ice cream. Requires 20 minutes or more to prepare, so let your server know early if you want one. Roy's, 5350 E. Marriott Drive (in the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa), Phoenix,(480) 419-7697; and 7001 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, (480) 905-1155.
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