I had the opportunity to meet & eat with the owners of The Chicken Scoop as they opened their first casual restaurant in Scottsdale and here is what I learned and what I liked.
Owner Dana McCurdy and friends opened The Chicken Scoop in mid-July bringing their Alabama roots & favorite comfort food, Chicken salad, to their 1st restaurant after months of planning and looking at 75 locations, deciding that The Scottsdale Promenade was the right place.
Whether you like the spicy flavors The Southwest or Spicy Thai, the savory taste of Curry or Pesto or prefer a hint of the sweet in the Sweet Berry or Waldorf these are just a few of the 14 flavors served by the scoop or as Toasties, cheesy hot sandwiches, that seem to be going over well since the opening. I enjoyed the Buffalo, Pesto, Southern, Sweet Berry and The Popper for their mild flavors and balance with the chicken.
According to McCurdy “We’ve taken one of the most All- American comfort foods and put our own spin on it, fourteen times over”. With another dozen or so flavors in waiting, plans are to rotate in seasonal flavors and other favorites.
The flavors are from recipes that were made for family and friends for BBQs and picnics using shredded chicken. The Chicken Scoop uses all- natural, hormone free chicken that is never frozen. In addition to scoops & Toasties, House Green Salads and Chicken Scoop meals (1 Scoop $7.69, Double Scoop $8.69 & Triple Scoop $9.69) are available. All Scoop meals come with Banana Pudding Scoop.
Sides are available for $2.49 each and I like the Broccoli Slaw and Loaded Potato Salad with Black Eye Pea Salad, Mixed Fruit and Kettle chips also available. Chicken Enchilada soup and a gourmet soup of the day are also on the menu.
The modern farm house decor is inviting and minimal adds to nice dining experience.
The Chicken Scoop offer customers the opportunity to dine-in, grab-n-go or for catering and is located at 16495 N. Scottsdale Rd. Suite 5B-4 Scottsdale 85260. 480-219-9419 www.chickenscoopaz.com and is open Mon.-Sat. from 11am-7pm
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