Fine Dining

Vig’s Coming to McDowell Mountain Ranch

North Scottsdale residents in the McDowell Mountain Ranch area will get a popular neighborhood hangout when The Vig opens in May.

The Vig, known as one of best patio bars in the Valley, already has four Valley locations. The new restaurant is in a new standalone building on the southwest corner of Bell Road and Thompson Peak Parkway. The roughly 13,000-square-foot space is designed to take advantage of mountain views with large glass windows and other elements that bring the outdoors inside.

Less than a mile from the McDowell Sonoran Preserve Gateway Trailhead center, The Vig is banking on serving as a refreshment pit stop before or after outdoor recreational activities. To that end, The Vig installed lockers next to the outside bathroom for guests to use to freshen up after or gear up before hiking or biking. There is a bike rack as well. The restaurant will open at 8 a.m. Fridays through Sundays.

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Located in the McDowell Mountain Marketplace, The Vig joins The Breakfast Joynt, Nori Sushi and a Bashas’ grocery store. Look for similar brunch, lunch and dinner menus as the other locations, with something for everyone:

• Sharable plates such as nachos, guacamole and hummus.
• Burgers, sandwiches and salads.
• Larger plates, like rib eye steak with potatoes, maple-glazed salmon and pad Thai

Talavera

If a Hollywood movie director wanted to capture the beauty of the desert in an upscale setting, we might suggest the Four Seasons Resort’s Talavera. The views of Pinnacle Peak from this restaurant and bar are majestic. Plus it’s far enough away that it feels out of town — even though you’re just minutes from North Scottsdale. Think of it as your own desert hideaway. Steak and seafood dominate the menu. Go all out and order the 20-ounce prime bone-in rib eye — or try lighter fare, like the ahi tuna tartare, served with pineapple and pine nuts. If you want to enjoy the view without putting a serious dent in your bank account, you can do dessert or drinks at the restaurant’s bar. Sit by the fireplace when it’s cool outside.

Dine in only options

The list of restaurants that are open for Thanksgiving include some chains, locally owned and high-end resort restaurants that offer special menus to celebrate the occasion.

Prado at Omni Montelucia

Prado, the Spanish restaurant at the Montelucia resort, offers a prix-fixe menu that features organic turkey and achiote crusted rib eye, along with a decadent selection of side dishes and desserts to complete the Thanksgiving meal. Guests will also enjoy live music and two seating options.

Hours: 1pm  to 4:30 pm and 5:30 to 8:30 pm.

Price per guest: $85 for adults and $35 for kids.

Phone: 480.627.3004

Location:

4949 E. Lincoln Dr.

Scottsdale, AZ 85253

Toro Latin Restaurant at The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess

Toro will offer a three-course meal. For their first course, they’ll be serving Ibérico Sweet Potato Croquettes, for their entrée course, they’ll serve Turkey Criollo Roulade with a Cranberry Manchego Sauce, a Watercress Salad, all topped off with Sautéed Seasonal Vegetables. For dessert, Pumpkin Rum Tres Leches.

Hours: 5 to 9 pm

Price per guest: $65.

Phone: 480.5853.4848

Location:

7575 E. Princess Dr.

Scottsdale, AZ 85255

T. Cook’s at the Royal Palms

At T. Cook’s you can choose from a prix-fixe menu or a buffet style Thanksgiving dinner .The prix-fixe menu includes all the Thanksgiving classics; turkey, side dishes and pie – while the buffet will feature not only turkey, but also seafood and a wide variety of sweet dishes.

Hours: 11 am to 4 pm.

Phone: 602.808.0766

Location:

5200 E. Camelback Rd.

Phoenix, AZ 85018

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(Featured Photo Credit: Isabel Byfield/AZLatinos.com)

By: Isabel Byfield

Chelsea’s Kitchen is a hidden gem in the heart of Arcadia, surrounded by a gorgeous green belt with trees. This place will make you feel like you have escaped from the Phoenix heat to a beautiful green oasis; with a welcoming outdoor seating area under lovely trees that provide shade for the entire patio, a romantic fireplace and a pleasant view, it is definitely one of the most stunning restaurants in The Valley.

(Featured Photo Credit: Isabel Byfield/AZLatinos.com)

By: Isabel Byfield

Chelsea’s Kitchen is a hidden gem in the heart of Arcadia, surrounded by a gorgeous green belt with trees. This place will make you feel like you have escaped from the Phoenix heat to a beautiful green oasis; with a welcoming outdoor seating area under lovely trees that provide shade for the entire patio, a romantic fireplace and a pleasant view, it is definitely one of the most stunning restaurants in The Valley.

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