Shon P.'s Profile

So happy to have found this restaurant, it was the complete package for night out.

First, the decor welcomes you in and sets the mood...
Beautiful lighting, check
Miro artwork, check
Beautiful bar area and classy place settings, checkity check.

Next up, the food and drink. I ordered the Paella de Pollo and a number of Tapas. Everything was delicious and came out hot and fresh from kitchen. No overwhelming spices and heat in these dishes--the flavors are more subtle and carefully prepared. Pre-dinner rolls were not the best, but I did not want to fill up on that anyway.  There was a decent wine selection and full bar for drinks.  Drinks have nice flavor but are not made strong, so if you are a booze hound, you've been warned.  The prices are medium-high, not outrageous for a restaurant in this area.

Finally the entertainment. This is just an added bonus that takes the restaurant to the next level.  You can enjoy Spanish guitar and Flamenco while dining? Yes. And it is fantastic.  Be aware, some people come just to enjoy the music, so there will be people hovering about the tables during the performance. It can get a bit crowded near stage (bordering on claustrophobic).  And while I enjoyed the atmosphere-some people might not. But if you love live music and the energy that comes with it, you wont be disappointed.

Definitely worth a visit or three. Muy bien!!

I come here for the oysters and a cadillac margarita.  And it is awesome, every time.
They have possibly the best oysters in Phoenix (shhh!).  The kids gets fish and chips when we visit, and from what i've sampled, that is good too.  As for the rest of the menu?  Who knows.   The options are plentiful, but nothing inspires me to stray from my usual.

For whatever reason this place is not very popular, which means you can get a nice booth to yourself.  Steep prices, location, or fade-into-the-background vibe could be a factor for keeping others away...  but personally, I like that it isn't too crowded.  Sometimes you want  a spot to get away from noise and this fits the bill.

Cute little vintage boutique and retro soda fountain/dining.    The place is kind of curiously arranged, with a vintage store consuming several store fronts and the dining in the middle... so that I had to walk thru the dining area to reach different sections of the shopping.  But that helps to keep this place really laid back and casual.

At the soda bar, I saw several families just hanging out at the counter and sharing a sundae.  It looks to be the perfect local hangout spot. The vintage store is pretty popular as well--with usual mix of curiosity seekers and treasures hunters.   I personally didn't find anything that I would want to take home, but it was nice browsing nonetheless.  I definitely plan to visit again and bring the kids!

Essentially a sports bar, but has a more upscale flair. The decor is nice, and has very open layout--so an get a bit noisy. So be aware if you planned on having dinner conversation.  But because of the open atmosphere, it is great for groups and people watching.

I actually love the breakfast here. It isn't as popular as some of the other spots on Scottsdale strip--so you can get seated and served rather quick.  Also, it is a quick jaunt from the local farmers market, so you can stroll around afterwards.  

The food is really good, fresh and well presented. I order hot tea for breakfast frequently-- and usually I just get an old Lipton bag with Luke warm water.  This place gave me a nice tray with quality tea, lemon slices and piping hot water in nice mug.
Their side of fruit is also very nice -- you get a cup of fresh berries instead of the standard old honeydew chunks.  Dinner is equally nice.  You have the standard sports bar options (burgers, fries, etc.), but presentation and quality is stepped up a notch.

Whats not to like?
- Roach coaches with great food, pastries, or coffee
- Quality produce from a few smaller farms and huge selection from McClendons farm
- Great organic items, grass fed beef, fresh caught fish.

Throw in a few live singers, breadmakers, the beekeeper with local honey, and a goat lady with natural lotion/soaps/etc...it's a winner.

Vendors are most plentiful during the fall, then they start to drop off as weather gets hotter.  But there is still enough shopping to enjoy during summer months.

Compared to the other so-called grocers I've seen in this area, this is a rare jewel. Plenty of options, fresh looking produce and standard packaged goods. The aisles are also well lit and organized.

Started off happy because the servers are friendly and menu looked so good--plenty of fresh looking options, plus a sushi bar.

Then it slid downhill.  

Service time is subpar. The restaurant is only Half full - why are you guys so slow?

Execution on dishes was messy.  This was rather sad, cause the actual menu items and descriptions were so good... But when you got the food it was different story. My bruschetta had cold bread and the fattest slices of frozen mozzarella imaginable.  The salad just looked slapped together--no time to properly slice tomatoes, or crumble the feta.  My guess is every thing is hastily prepared night before and then thrown in the fridge.  Our trio of appetizers also had the same lackluster preparation.

This place has potential, but can do much better. But they DO get a bonus point for stiff drinks!

Do you like carnie rides? Then this is for you... First, allow an 18yr old to strap you (and a close companion) into a makeshift car seat. Then sit helplessly as he bungee slingshots your petrified arses 365ft into air at 150miles per hour.  All the while, a camera will be trained on your faces, so make sure not to hurl.

Needless to say, this is not for me. I was just a spectator during my visit. But my husband and his equally inebriated buddy felt it acceptable to participate :/
And they report that it was "fun".

Did I mention that the upcoming "Vomitron" ride is situated directly across from this attraction.  Yea.

In many ways this is the best park at Disney--it is not big on rides, but it has a lot else going for it:  best food options, best fireworks, best shopping (Mouse Works, Disney Traders, and all the country specific stores) AND best for live shows (Japanese Drummers, Chinese acrobats, concert areas, etc).  

The world showcase shouldn't be missed--parents can get a taste of beers/wines from around the world, while kids go to kid stations and get their passport stamped.  Be sure to reserve at least a few days for EPCOT.  For the other parks, you can generally make a list of rides/attractions you like and knock them out.  For EPCOT, you will want more time to just linger and explore.

The store is not terribly big but it still has a good variety of items.  You can find Hello Kitty, Keropi, and Chocolat characters here and the items range from: cell phone charms, luggage, iPhone cases, totes, pens and stationary.  There are also stuffed animals and apparel strewn about.  I went in for stationary and was expecting a bit more options. While they have a few calendars, there were not enough paper designs, spirals, notepads, etc. to choose from.  But overall selection, store layout and prices were more than fair.  On my second visit, they even had a Hello Kitty character outside, to take pictures with the kids :)  And everything in the store was 25% off (score!).