376341 Thu Mar 01 12:55:40 -0800 2007 10 6 Southwest 0 2342404 Hi, I've seen a lot of suggestions about local restaurants and no one ever mentions Rancho Pinot. I'm curious as to why - the food is fantastic, the owners are native Phoenicians, and it's cute old school AZ quirky cowgirl chic. Has it been around so long it's just not on people's radar? It's one of my fav's, and I'd go back in a second. I'm just curious. http://www.ranchopinot.com/ Thu Mar 01 12:55:40 -0800 2007 60025 winedubar 1 2342437 Love the Nonni's chicken...@ Ranch Pinot! Thu Mar 01 13:00:29 -0800 2007 2342404 16764 ciaogal 1 2342469 I used to be intrigued by this place, but I got turned off when I saw a very prominent "no substitutions" message printed on the menu. I seldom substitute items, but when I see a message like that, it sends the message that the restaurant wants customers to do business on its terms, rather than vice-versa. Interestingly, I no longer see the message on the Web site menu today, so maybe the attitude has mellowed. The menu does look appealing. Thu Mar 01 13:05:46 -0800 2007 2342404 26466 silverbear 1 2342641 You're right! Rancho Pinot is great and I always forget about it. We last ate there two years ago. We had a great meal, the waiter was fantastic and we tried a new pinot we loved and they let us purchase 6 bottles at very reasonable retail price before we left. Thanks for reminding me. Barry Thu Mar 01 13:36:22 -0800 2007 2342404 11411 barry 1 2342687 Interesting topic! I recall all the wine people and foodies in the early 2000's very into it and I loved it every time I went. Has it changed ownership/chefs more than once since then, or is it still same ownership? I ask because I haven't been back since (gasp) 2000 I think? Thu Mar 01 13:43:54 -0800 2007 2342404 52195 HomeCookKirsten 1 2342743 Rancho Pinot is one of our favorite places. Their Nonni's Chicken with a glass of Caymus Conundrum is one of my favorite Saturday night dinners. We used to go once a month until the baby... Thu Mar 01 13:54:02 -0800 2007 2342404 75433 HeatmiserAZ 1 2342931 I did a review almost 2 years ago now. http://www.chowhound.com/topics/94678?query=rancho%20pinot I love it too and we go back every once in a while. I think I need to add it to the list to visit before I move. Thu Mar 01 14:38:24 -0800 2007 2342404 10556 geg5150 1 2343283 I'm a big fan of that place, just don't get there as often as I'd like. I've been introduced to some good wine and always enjoy the food. Guess lately I've been sticking to my Arcadia neighborhood...I do need to head back. Thu Mar 01 16:15:18 -0800 2007 2342404 67548 azhotdish 2 2343810 hi everyone, its still owned by chrysa and her partner..and i still love the food... :D the nonni's chicken is amazing, and the asparagus with the gremolata is one of my all time favorite app's.. and they have a great cheese plate - not may places seem to do that any more :) Thu Mar 01 19:19:11 -0800 2007 2343283 60025 winedubar 3 2343928 Yes, I love that app too - I do it pretty often at home and add hollandaise when I'm in the mood. Thu Mar 01 20:13:11 -0800 2007 2343810 67548 azhotdish 4 2344948 wow!!! that sounds decadent and delish :) Fri Mar 02 08:12:35 -0800 2007 2343928 60025 winedubar