Uchi bringing award-winning Japanese cuisine to Scottsdale
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Uchi bringing award-winning Japanese cuisine to Scottsdale

BySandy Wasserman

Chef Tyson Cole and Hai Hospitality open their first Arizona concept when Uchi restaurant opens later this year.

Wok ‘N Roll opens new location in midtown Phoenix
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Wok ‘N Roll opens new location in midtown Phoenix

BySandy Wasserman

Rock ‘n Roll meets sushi & Chinese food as the popular Wok ‘N Roll survives Covid- 19 to open a second location in Phoenix.

Buck & Rider announces a new North Scottsdale location
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Buck & Rider announces a new North Scottsdale location

BySandy Wasserman

Guests can expect the new Buck & Rider to serve fresh seafood and meats it’s known for 7 days a week when it opens in Scottsdale.

Local restaurants re-opening for takeout and delivery
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Local restaurants re-opening for takeout and delivery

BySandy Wasserman

As the new normal slowly comes in to focus local restaurants that were once closed are starting to re-open offering customers takeout food and drinks.

Delivery and take-out options at Phoenix restaurants during pandemic
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Delivery and take-out options at Phoenix restaurants during pandemic

BySandy Wasserman

Phoenix restaurants are trying to keep the lights on by offering take-out and delivery of their menu during the coronavirus pandemic.

Nobu Scottsdale opens Monday and is taking reservations
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Nobu Scottsdale opens Monday and is taking reservations

BySandy Wasserman

One of the most anticipated restaurant openings of 2020 become reality when acclaimed Chef Nobu Matsuhisa opens Nobu Scottsdale

Across the Pond to take over space vacated by Central Wine
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Across the Pond to take over space vacated by Central Wine

BySandy Wasserman

The owners of Clever Koi and soon to open Fellow Osteria wasted no time when neighbor Central Wine closed to start working on cocktail bar Across the Pond. Slated to open in the fall Across the Pond will be an intimate cocktail bar that features 10 unique custom cocktails, Japanese whiskey, craft beers and wine….

SumoMaya announces a new chef & Bottomeless Brunch on weekends
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SumoMaya announces a new chef & Bottomeless Brunch on weekends

BySandy Wasserman

Chefs move from one restaurant to another like athletes get traded or sign with a new team. Scottsdale’s SumoMaya has announced that they have brought on a new chef to run their team in the kitchen. Roberto Madrid comes to SumoMaya from Deseo Restaurant at The Westin Kierland Resort in north Scottsdale. One of the…

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Eating my way through Delray Beach, Boca Raton & Boynton Beach.

BySandy Wasserman

Some live through stereotypes, some live in stereotypes and from time to time I live in a stereotype. That is the case when I travel to visit family in southeastern Florida towns of Delray Beach, Boca Raton and Boynton Beach. Certain aspects feel like a Seinfeld episode when Jerry is visiting his parents in “Del…

Tucson’s OBON Sushi Bar Ramen opening in Scottsdale in the spring
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Tucson’s OBON Sushi Bar Ramen opening in Scottsdale in the spring

BySandy Wasserman

Sliding into the space that used to occupy TK’s Tavern at the Scottsdale Quarter, OBON Sushi Bar Ramen will debut this spring from Tuscon based Fukushu Restaurant Concepts.  The Asian influenced eatery is known for its traditional Japanese ramen and sushi with Korean flare and its well received craft cocktail program. OBON founder Brando Katz…