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Molto bene! Italian cars won the two Best of Show awards at the Arizona Concours in Scottsdale last weekend, as the big Arizona auction week got underway. The Arizona Concours serves as the launching pad for a week’s worth of classic car auctions in normally sunny Arizona every year, and only a little rain dampened this year’s event. An immaculate...

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Scottsdale is set to welcome a novel addition to its culinary scene as Corso Italia, a new Italian restaurant and market, prepares to open its doors. The 5,000-square-foot space, previously home to the Gastrome gourmet market, will now be filled with the aroma of authentic Italian cuisine, under the expert guidance of Chef Corrado La Macchia. With...

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It's dark and alluring, sophisticated yet subdued with a bit of mystery and an abundance of flavor. Welcome to Bar Cena, chef Dom Ruggiero's latest concept in north Scottsdale. Nestled next to the acclaimed Hush Public House, tinted windows and a nondescript door lead to a dimly lit lounge with suede and leather seating, wooden tables and a bar wit...

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The Italian-inspired restaurant EVO, known for its location in Old Town Scottsdale, recently expanded to offer its classic cuisine in North Scottsdale.  “I’m very excited. (This is) something I’ve been wanting to do for a while and am very happy to be part of the community there,” says Nick Neuman, owner and partner of EVO. “So far, the feedback ha...

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Scottsdale, Arizona is set to welcome a delightful addition to its culinary scene with the opening of The Rosticceria, an Italian restaurant by renowned Chef Joey Maggiore. On December 5th, food enthusiasts can flock to this new eatery located near Cactus Road and Tatum Boulevard to indulge in a unique dining experience. Chef Joey, co-founder of Th...

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Saturday, Oct. 21, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. / Sunday, Oct. 22, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Scottsdale Stadium - 7408 East Osborn Road, Scottsdale, AZ. Free parking is next to the stadium. COST: $20 at the door with a pre-sale of $15.00 advance sale, vendor prices vary. Children under 12 years old are free. Tickets here. The Italian Association of Arizona announc...

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Bar Cena is set to open this fall next door to Cast Iron Concepts’ restaurant, Hush Public House. It will feature an chef-driven menu as well as a cocktail program. “Cena” translates to “dinner” or “supper” in French, Spanish and Italian, a nod to the influences that will be highlighted on the seasonally rotating menu, according to a press release.

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For DeFalco’s Italian Deli and Grocery, the third time was a charm. The popular restaurant opened in 1973 at the Old Wagon Wheel Shopping Center and moved 11 years later to the Arizona Design Center at 68th Street and Thomas Road. But it ultimate lost its lease, and the family landed at their current location in 2000 at 2334 N Scottsdale Road. And...

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When she made the decision to open a restaurant in the midst of the pandemic, it wasn’t whether people would be comfortable returning to indoor dining that was top of mind for Melissa Maggiore. Raised in the Valley with an iconic restaurant pedigree, Melissa was familiar with the community’s support of small businesses and family restaurants. She b...

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The first restaurant that will be part of Scottdale Fashion Square’s south wing redevelopment has been announced. Élephante, a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant, is set to open its first dining room outside of Los Angeles. “We are thrilled to bring Élephante to Scottsdale, a city that boasts a stunning landscape and a thriving culinary scene,” Nick...

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