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Randy’s Restaurant new owners to keep neighborhood diner feel

Those that frequent Randy’s Restaurant at Chaparral and Hayden Rds. in Scottsdale probably didn’t know the 43-year-old restaurant took on new owners after almost a year in the making. The biggest change customers will notice is not in the food, decor or service but in the way you pay for your meals. When Bradley and Amber Deane took over the popular restaurant in September 2023 you could only pay for your coffee or meal with cash but now for the first time you can pay with credit cards. Other than that, the Deane’s are committed to maintaining the nostalgia of their beloved neighborhood diner.

“We are thrilled to continue the legacy of Randy’s Restaurant in Scottsdale. Over the past year we have loved getting to know the loyal patrons who have been coming here religiously for 42 years,” said Bradley, who, along with Amber, brings many years of hospitality experience to the table. “We’re dedicated to serving them the same incredible dishes they have come to love and expect, and we look forward to welcoming new clientele who have yet to discover this special Scottsdale institution.”

On the menu at Randy’s

Since 1981 Randy’s Restaurant has been serving breakfast, lunch and dinner from the large menu diner goers are used to reviewing trying to decide. The delicious, value driven dishes and personal service has many customers coming in several times a week for years to enjoy their meals and meet up with neighborhood friends.

Randy’s Breakfast Favorites boasts 28 dishes to choose from including build-your-own-omelettes, skillets, griddle dishes and plenty of side dishes. Lunch will find diners enjoying, salads, wraps, signature burgers & sandwiches and soup & chili. The traditional dinner menu is offered at 4 p.m. and all-day Sunday loaded with the likes of homemade meatloaf, chicken fried steak, broiled salmon, ground chuck steak and lots more. Each dinner entree comes with a vegetable and guests’ choice of two sides.

Holiday Pies at Randy’s Restaurant

Saving room for dessert? Randy’s Ice Cream Creations use Blue Bell Premium Ice Cream for decadent desserts and sweet treats. Pies are on the menu with slices and pies available for dine-in or take-out with seasonal pies available to order for the holidays.

The scratch made pies are now available to pre-order for pick up. Pie flavors include, Apple, Cherry, Pumpkin(seasonal), Rhubarb, Peach, Pecan and Dutch Apple. Fruit pies are $21.99 and cream pies are $24.99 and ice cream pies are available and one should call for specific flavors.

Randy’s Restaurant is open Monday- Saturday from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Sunday from 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. and is at 7904 E. Chaparral Rd. Scottsdale 85281.

Phoenix City Grille is under new ownership

Sheldon Knapp founded Phoenix City Grille in 1997 and has weathered more than a few storms in those 27 years. The Great Recession of 2008 or the pandemic 12 years later, the Madison neighborhood restaurant is still going strong and Knapp felt now was a good time to turn over the reins to new owners. At least of the new owners is very familiar with PCG and isn’t new at all as Executive Chef and Managing Partner Micah Wyzlic welcome industry veteran Dennis Shaw as a partner.

“I am completely confident that Phoenix City Grille and our incredibly loyal customer base are in excellent hands with Dennis and Micah at the helm,” said Knapp, who will have a minority position in the business. “I look forward to working with Dennis and Micah in my semi-retirement as well as spending more time with my family.”

Impressive industry resumes for new owners at Phoenix City Grille

Wyzlic joined PCG in 1999 after graduating from Scottsdale Culinary Institute then going to work for The Ritz Carlton at Rancho Mirage and PGA West before returning to PCG in 2018 as Managing Partner. More than half his career in the restaurant industry has been at PCG. Shaw also has several decades in the local restaurant industry, most recently as Owner and Managing Partner at Sam & Luca Rustic Kitchen. He’s also worked at Las Sendas Golf Club, The Phoenician Resort, Lon’s at The Hermosa Inn, Desert Mountain properties and Four Seasons Resorts, all in managerial positions.

“I am so excited to be a part of the PCG community. I want to get very involved, get to know the patrons here, grow the legacy that Sheldon has built and keep PCG going for many years to come,” said Shaw. “We will continue to evolve the great food and service with the same great team that has become synonymous with PCG while enhancing the dining experience and expanding our PCG roots as we evolve.”

Guests shouldn’t expect to see many if any changes at PCG but Wyzlic and Shaw do plan to open a new bottle shop, Still and Barrel, later in the year. For more information visit the restaurants website.

 

Kazimierz Wine Bar gets new life with wine, whiskey and a new owner

Everybody was surprised to wake up in October to hear that Kazimierz Wine Bar had closed the night before. The iconic wine bar in downtown Scottsdale was a favorite “speakeasy” for the wine crowd and fans of live jazz. The bar gets a new lease on life this week as restaurateur Tommy Plato takes over the space opening Kazimierz Wine and Whiskey Bar.

Plato founded The Gelato Spot and owns Second Story Liquor Bar around the corner from Kazimierz. The atmosphere will be the same but guests will see a new decor, furniture, a VIP area and whiskey program.“Peter was a pioneer in Old Town and what he created here with Kazimierz in this space is exactly what Scottsdale needs,” said Tommy Plato.  “I’m excited to keep this tradition alive but with an updated twist on a high-end establishment where you can go to have after-dinner drinks, light bites and great live music all night long in an upscale environment that caters to wine and cocktail enthusiasts,” said Plato.

New menu at Kazimierz Wine & Whiskey Bar

Happy hour will be offered daily from 4 – 7 p.m. and a new full menu will be available until closing. Plato will introduce a new chef, menu and Whiskey Ambassador Program when the Kazimierz opens on Thursday, January 24th.

Kazimierz Wine Bar
All photos courtesy of Rose+Moser+Allyn Public and Online Relations

The new menu will include charcuterie plates, bruschetta, oysters, flatbreads and more. Ingredients will be sourced from local purveyors including Noble Bread and Chula Seafood. Desserts are Plato’s strong point from his experience at The Gelato Spot.

Whiskey selections

Over 100 wines and 500 whiskeys, bourbons, ryes offerings from the U.S., Scotland, Ireland and Japan will be available. Included will be hand-picked selections and rare bottlings.

“Kazimierz Wine and Whiskey Bar is the perfect blend of good food, upscale atmosphere and the best wine and whiskey selection in Old Town. I am so excited to bring a new late-night concept to a familiar place that has had an incredible following for many years,” said Plato.

Kazimierz Wine & Whiskey Bar is at 7137 E. Stetson Dr. Scottsdale 85251. 480-495-3004

 

 

 

 

The popular House Brasserie is under new ownership

Scottsdale’s The House Brasserie changed ownership recently with the new owners looking to continue serving great food and service. Opened in 2012 by chef Matt Carter, Brian Raab and Terri Ellisnor it became one of old town favorite restaurants. It got its name because it’s housed in the second oldest house in Scottsdale.

New owner Joseph Ieraci, an ASU graduate, has the restaurant industry in his blood as a 2nd generation restaurateur. Ieraci returned to the valley from his native southern California in search of a restaurant but not just any restaurant. “My wife, Julie, and I absolutely fell in love with The House Brasserie because we could tell it had been hand-built and run with a lot of love.” Ieraci was attracted to the unique location of the house which is surrounded by patios, tall trees and a cozy inside dining room.

Head Chef Brandon Jedd stays with Ieraci continuing to serve global inspired dishes using gourmet ingredients and French cooking techniques. Jedd has been overseeing kitchen operations at The House for several years after starting as a line cook.

“As hard as it was for us to say goodbye to The House, we’re so excited it’s in great hands with Joseph Ieraci and chef Brandon Jedd,” says Brian Raab. “With the success of The Mission in Downtown Scottsdale as well as at Kirkland Commons, plus Fat Ox, it just made sense to have a single owner-operator who can give this amazing restaurant the attention it deserves.”

Ieraci will bring back the seasonal weekend brunch but for now is serving dinner Tuesday – Sunday from 5-10 p.m.

The House Brasserie is at 6936 E. Main St. Scottsdale 85251. For more information visit their website.