467986 Sun Dec 09 20:07:21 -0800 2007 3 6 Southwest 0 3193893 Hi! We'll be in Scottsdale & Phoenix with limited time & need some food recs for lunch and dinner that are fairly close by two hotels we'll be staying in and two places we'll be visiting: Holiday Inn Express, 620 N 6th near Fillmore, Phoenix State Capitol, W Washington St & 17th Av, Phoenix Holiday Inn Express, 3131 N Scottsdale near Earll, Scottsdale Taliesin West We like everything except sushi; we esp like SW, Mexican, other Latin, Caribbean, BBQ, Indian,Thai, noodles, other Asian, mideastern, eastern European, Spanish, Creole/Cajun, places with good desserts or bakeries, and we want places that not too expensive. Also, locations of a good ice cream parlor for a possible snack. Please indicate locations of places if at all possible. Thanks so very much for your help! Sun Dec 09 20:07:21 -0800 2007 15658 Wanda 1 3194049 I'll start this with some recommendations in Downtown Phoenix. All recommendations are no more than one mile from your hotel at 6th and Fillmore; some are within walking distance. See the place links for exact locations. Tacos de Juarez -- Unpretentious and delicious Mexican food. Much more on the menu than just tacos. The Roosevelt -- Pub with beer, wine, sandwiches, snacks, etc. Fate -- Chinese and other Asian foods in an arsty atmosphere Tammie Coe Cakes & MJ Bread -- primarily a retail bakery, but also delicious sandwiches for lunch each day. Thai Hut -- good Thai in an old diner across from the Phoenix Art Museum Calabria Italian Grocery & Deli -- excellent sandwiches Los Dos Molinos -- fiery New Mexican food in a new location near Downtown Tradiciones -- full-service restaurant next to Phoenix Ranch Market, a huge supermarket serving mostly Hispanic shoppers; also a food court inside the market for more casual dining. Mrs. White's Golden Rule Cafe -- soul food; lunch only CityBakery at AZ Science Center -- excellent choice for lunch; within the grounds of the Science Museum, but does not require museum admission. Features a dozen flavors of gelato every day. Taste of Yogurt -- Miss Karen's frozen yogurt -- not necessarily an artisanal treat -- but served with a wide variety of toppings by really nice people.(Couldn't create a place link for this one, but it's on the NE corner of 1st Ave and Washington). Sweet Pea -- small selection of lunches and wonderful cookies and tarts for dessert. Sun Dec 09 21:30:24 -0800 2007 3193893 26466 silverbear 1 3194215 Possibilities near Scottsdale Rd and Earll: Noodles Ranch (Vietnamese) Los Sombreros (Dinner only) Grazie Pizzeria & Wine Bar All have informative websites. Mon Dec 10 00:24:16 -0800 2007 3193893 10852 johnseberg 1 3194640 The Sugar Bowl in Scottsdale is an olde time ice cream parlor that's pretty good. Mon Dec 10 07:22:36 -0800 2007 3193893 29118 scaheld