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mrsnm Jun 16, 2008 03:36 PM

Mediterranean near Scottsdale

I'm heading to Phx/Scottsdale for a girls' weekend. We live in Abq and therefore have horrible middle eastern/mediterranean food. We're staying at the Phoenician and I can get my way around cameback up and down, up and down Scottsdale Road, but not to far-off places.

Any recs for greek/middle eastern/lebanese/etc in that vicinity?

We're also on the lookout for tasty places for some gals (travelling without kids!) to have b-fast, lunch, or dinner. NO MEXICAN, as we're from Albuquerque and, well, enough already! :)

Thanks!
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  1. girlgourmet Jun 17, 2008 09:58 AM

    All of the suggestions so far sound great... here's a couple more...

    Over Easy or Orange Table for breakfast.

    Cowboy Ciao for lunch or dinner. Oh, and Digestif (also from the Cowboy Ciao group) for lunch or dinner.

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    Cowboy Ciao
    7133 East Stetson Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

    Orange Table
    7373 E Scottsdale Mall, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

    Over Easy
    4730 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018

    Digestif
    7114 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85351
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    1. ejs1492 Jun 17, 2008 09:42 AM

      Although it's in North Scottsdale (and, therefore, not close to the Phoenician) I would strongly suggest Pars Persian Cuisine. The food is GREAT.

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      Pars Persian Cuisine
      11144 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85259
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         mrsnm Jun 17, 2008 05:42 AM

        Thanks for the replies. We like all types of ethnic food (except Indian...sorry). We want to be casual and fun and delicious. I have been to T.Cook's (amazing) but I think we're looking for easy and fun. I have heard that Cowboy Ciao might be a good option. Also deli or dim-sum for b-fast (I know how to get to Chompie's). Pancake house sounds divine! :)
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           Sherri Jun 17, 2008 09:48 AM

          Plunked smack in the middle of a non-descript strip mall on Scottsdale Road, south of Thomas, is Atlas Bistro. It doesn't exactly fit your "Mediterranean" perimeter but offers amazing, interesting and well-prepared food. It is laid-back and a great alternative for one of your dinners IF you're a bit flexible about geography. The "Atlas" in their name means what it says -- food from around the world.

          Atlas Bistro has no liquor license but that's not a problem because it is next-door to The Arizona Wine Company. Actually, you enter the restaurant through the wine store. If you're inclined, peruse the menu and buy a bottle(s) there to accompany your meal. Wines are available to fit every pocketbook from $7 to stratospheric and the assistance from knowlegable staff is free.

          I had a great meal there last week and cannot recommend it highly enough. I'm a huge fan of T. Cooks as well. AB and TC are very different venues and each is wownderful in its own way.
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        2. johnseberg Jun 16, 2008 08:19 PM

          If you want to spend a little time outside, before it gets unbearably hot, and like a good, baked, pancake, you might try The Original Pancake House. It's about a 10 minute walk from the Phoenician. It is a chain, only takes cash, and requires you to silence your phone.

          I wouldn't like to deter you from the suggestions already made, but, you might check the menus at T. Cooks at the Royal Palms.

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          Original Pancake House
          6840 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

          T Cooks At the Royal Palms
          5200 East Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ 85018
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          1. silverbear Jun 16, 2008 05:39 PM

            First question:

            The two Mediterranean places that I know closest to the Phoenician are Pita Jungle and Pita House.

            The former is part of a local chain on healthful, Mediterranean-oriented restaurants. It's not quite as authentic as the places named by andyeasts, but it's closer and I love the food there. Service can vary -- never terrible but occasionally a little spacey. The Arcadia location is about three miles southwest of the Phoenician.

            The latter is a place in Old Town Scottsdale that is currently expanding. They make a mean falafel sandwich. About two miles southeast of the Phoenician.

            Second question -- Like andyeats said, too broad. How about some narrowing in terms of atmosphere, price range, type of food?

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            Pita Jungle
            4340 E Indian School Rd Ste 17, Phoenix, AZ 85018

            Pita House
            7210 E 1st Ave, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
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               andyeats Jun 16, 2008 03:58 PM

              Three ideas for your first request:

              1. Persian Room (http://www.persianroom.com
              )2. Eden's Grill (http://www.edensgrill.com
              )3. Sabuddy (http://www.sabuddyrestaurant.com

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              Any more constraints regarding your second one (i.e. types of food)? There are tons of great places to eat in the area...

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              Sabuddy
              6949 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254

              Eden's Grill
              13843 N Tatum Blvd Ste 29, Phoenix, AZ 85032

              Persian Room
              17040 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
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