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is prepared in a special slow cooker and should not be missed if it's on the menu. The
menu is driven by the season, so you might start with cauliflower soup that's served with
foie gras raviolini or duck confit on a huckleberry waffle. Among the pastas, the spinach
mezzaluna is wonderfully fragrant, with herbs and a mix of cheeses. Entrees might
include tuna au poivre with black rice or a rib-eye steak with salsify puree and exotic
mushrooms. If you can resist the deconstructed cheesecake and the trio of doughnuts
with mouth-watering dipping sauces, you have far more willpower than I.
3118 E. Camelback Rd. & 602/956-6622. www.restaurantnoca.com. Reservations highly recom-
mended. Main courses $18-$36. AE, MC, V. Daily 5:30-10pm.
T. Cook's MEDITERRANEAN Ready to pop the question? On your honey-
moon? Celebrating an anniversary? This is the place for you. There just isn't a more
romantic restaurant in the Valley. Located within the walls of the Mediterranean-inspired
Royal Palms Resort and Spa, it's surrounded by decades-old gardens and even has palm
trees growing right through the roof of the dining room. The focal point of the open
kitchen is a wood-fired oven that turns out a fabulous spit-roasted chicken as well as an
impressive platter of paella. T. Cook's continues to make big impressions right through
to the dessert course.
At the Royal Palms Resort and Spa, 5200 E. Camelback Rd. & 866/579-3636 or 602/808-0766. www.
royalpalmshotel.com. Reservations highly recommended. Main courses $9-$16 lunch, $25-$42 dinner;
tasting menu $75 ($110 with wine). AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Mon-Sat 6-10am, 11am-2pm, and 5:30-10pm;
Sun 6-10am, 10am-2pm (brunch), and 5:30-10pm.
Vincent's on Camelback SOUTHWESTERN Vincent's is a Phoenix bastion
of Southwestern cuisine and has long enjoyed a devoted local following. The menu
blends Southwestern influences with classic European dishes; and while there are plenty
of delicious traditional dishes on the menu, if you're from outside the region, you should
stick with Southwestern flavors. Among the appetizers, the duck tamale is perennially
popular, and, for dessert, it's hard to beat the tequila soufflé. For an entree, the veal
sweetbreads with blue cornmeal are an enduring favorite. Some of the same dishes served
at dinner are available at lunch at more economical prices; and for a casual breakfast or
lunch, try the attached Vincent's Market Bistro (see below).
3930 E. Camelback Rd. & 602/224-0225. www.vincentsoncamelback.com. Reservations highly recom-
mended. Main courses $13-$18 lunch, $31-$36 dinner. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Mon-Fri 11:30am-2pm and
5-10pm; Sat 5-10pm.
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La Grande Orange Pizzeria PIZZA Good pizza and an off-the-beaten-tourist-path
neighborhood location make this casual restaurant a good place to feel like a local. Best
of all, La Grande Orange is convenient to both downtown Scottsdale and the pricey
Camelback corridor. Gourmet pizzas are what this place is all about, but you should be
sure to start with the orange-fennel salad or one of the other great salads. While you're
here, check out the adjacent La Grande Orange gourmet grocery (great for stocking a
picnic) and Arlecchino Gelateria (delightful on a hot day).
4410 N. 40th St. (at Campbell Ave.). & 602/840-7777. www.lagrandeorangepizzeria.com. Reservations
not accepted. Main courses $11-$14. AE, MC, V. Daily 4-10pm.
Sierra Bonita Grill SOUTHWESTERN This neighborhood restaurant is the
sort of place you dream about finding—flavorful food, big portions, moderate prices.
What's not to like? Well, it is a bit off the usual tourist routes, but don't let that scare you.
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