Dining - Quiessence

Dining
Those Delicious Outdoors
In the heart of downtown Tempe, the dining patio at House of Tricks gives the impression of unique
exclusivity outside the historic bungalow restaurant. Experience award-winning outdoor dining with
an international reserve wine list at Quiessence Restaurant at the Farm at South Mountain (pictured).
Farm-to-plate breakfasts, lunches and dinners greet guests in the budding atmosphere of Gertrude’s
Restaurant at Desert Botanical Garden, and tastefully presented dishes are served by candlelight in
the expansive courtyard of Cafe Monarch.
Carlsbad Tavern— New Mexican. Chile-laden
cuisine from our batty neighbors to the east. Soulwarming tortilla soup, icy margaritas, rich chiles
rellenos and summery spinach salads topped with
tortilla-crusted goat cheese. The dining room is
like a secret cave, and the patio sits along a moat.
Kitchen works until 1 am. www.carlsbadtavern.com.
3313 N. Hayden Rd., 480.970.8164. Valley Map O19
Arcadia Farms Cafe— American. This rustic
hideaway with a downtown address has long been
a destination for “ladies who lunch” — perhaps for
the lump crab cakes and berry salads, perhaps for
the foliage and fountain noise that conceal great
gossip. Egg, crêpe and bakery breakfasts are also
available daily. www.arcadiafarmscafe.com. 7014 E.
1st Ave., 480.941.5665. Scottsdale Map J3
Citizen Public House— American. Ingredients
are proudly identified by their ranch, farm,
state or nation of origin on this menu, and their
combined effect is intelligent and hearty. www.
citizenpublichouse.com. 5th Ave. & Craftsman Ct.,
480.398.4208. Scottsdale Map G4
AZ 88— American. Inside a glass box on the perim-
eter of Scottsdale’s Civic Center, nicely appointed
burgers, salads and sandwiches are dished—and
so is social scuttlebutt. www.az88.com. 7353 E.
Scottsdale Mall, 480.994.5576. Scottsdale Map K7
Cowboy Ciao— Contemporary American.
Thoughtful, playful small plates, salads and
entrées, and a lengthy, long-winded wine list.
www.cowboyciao.com. 7133 E. Stetson Dr.,
480.946.3111. Scottsdale Map F4
Cafe Monarch— American. Dine in the candle-lit
courtyard or one of two dining rooms. Seasonal,
fresh and organic dishes with a weekly changing,
four-course menu option available. www.cafemonarch.com. 6934 E. 1st Ave., 480.970.7682.
Scottsdale Map J2
Distrito— Mexican. A translation of Mexico City
street cuisine involving slow-roasted meats, earthy
queso and corn sauces, fruit salsas, Arizona wines,
and more than 100 tequilas. www.thesaguaro.
com. The Saguaro, 4000 N. Drinkwater Blvd.,
480.970.4444. Scottsdale Map J7
Don & Charlie’s— Steak. A fixture since 1981, with
celebrity caricatures, sports memorabilia, and
Chicago-style ribs and chicken, chops and steaks.
www.donandcharlies.com. 7501 E. Camelback Rd.,
480.990.0900. Valley Map O18
Echo Coffee— Cafe. Espresso drinks and express
permission to loiter with your laptop or newspaper.
www.echocoffee.com. 68th St. & Thomas Rd.,
480.422.4081. Valley Map P18
Eddie’s House— International/Fusion.
Eddie Matney playfully approaches comfort
food from his Lebanese roots and numerous
other sources. Visit for MoRockin’ shrimp, chicken
cloaked in pomegranate-BBQ sauce, and an
enthusiastic handshake from Eddie himself.
www.eddieshouseaz.com. 7042 E. Indian School
Rd., 480.946.1622. Scottsdale Map I4
A sassy BUSINESS name seems to hint at an environment that’s not overly serious; test the theory at Salty Sow (page 62) or The Arrogant Butcher (page 56).
©the farm at south mountain
Scottsdale: Downtown
52  W H E R E P H O E N I X + S COT T S D A L E I O C TO B E R 2014
PHXWM_141000_LT_dine.indd 52
9/16/14 11:26:08 AM