A Month In Scottsdale
We will be spending a month in Scottsdale starting the end of this week. We would like recommendations for dinner places of all kinds, especially at "reasonable" prices.
Some specific questions: Does the area have a "Chinatown" where places might be open on Christmas ( a family tradition)? Two years ago we had trouble finding any and would appreciate even some recommnedations for good Chinese food at anytime.
Also helpful would be some suggestions for take out food.
Thanks,
JimMiller11
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Very close to where you are staying is Jade Palace at 92nd St and Shea. It is open on Christmas, although I must tell you it is packed. We generally get take out, and even that can take over an hour. The food is good, although certainly not the best Chinese food you've ever had. You may want to determine if they take reservations on Christmas. Good luck.
Barry
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tastyjon
Dec 10, 2006 02:09 AM
Where in Scottsdale?
It's a very long, thin city. 20 something miles tall and not very wide.
On the North end you could be just a mile or 3 from Paradise Valley, Fountian Hills, North Phoenix, Cave Creek, Carefree, etc.
On the South end you can be within 5 minutes of Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa. 15 minutes to Chandler, Gilbert, others.
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Golden Buddha. Open Christmas. We ate there on Christmas last year. Arrived around 6:30. Waited over 30 minutes (at bar) for table. Once seated, it took forever for food to come out. They appeared to be under-staffed for the amount of guests. That being said, food was outstanding, although I do not remember what we ate. Normally order Peking Duck, but opted out this time. A close-by table ordered it, and it looked great. Next time. Will definitely return.
C-Fu Gourmet. Open Christmas. Prior to last year, C-Fu has been our regular Christmas evening outing. In the last few years it has gotten pretty crowded on Christmas. All of the seafood and fish dishes are very good, as is the Peking Duck.
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Grey
Dec 3, 2006 08:48 PM
I would also recommend calling C-Fu Gourmet in Chandler for their Christmas hours, as well. Not a long drive, and definitely worth it. Great dim sum.
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silverbear
Dec 2, 2006 10:16 PM
The classic Chinatown neighborhood in downtown Phoenix no longer exists. It gave way to other development after WWII. There are some suburban shopping centers with a heavily Chinese orientation, though. The ones that come to mind are the COFCO Chinese Cultural Center on 44th Street on the east side of Phoenix and the shopping center on the northwest corner of Dobson and Southern in Mesa. As for whether any of the restaurants in these locations are open Christmas Day, I can't say. One place you might contact is Golden Buddha, located in the COFCO center:
http://www.goldenbuddhaphx.com/home.html
As for good Chinese at any time, I heartily recommend Super Dragon at 12th St. and Northern Avenue in North Central Phoenix.
For general Scottsdale recommendations, just search this board with the word "Scottsdale" to see numerous relevant threads.
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