Different Pointe of View
When perusing the menu at Different Pointe of View, there are only two words you need to know: lobster bisque. This fine-dining restaurant, located at Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort, serves up one of the Valley’s top versions of the ubiquitous appetizer, among many other A-plus dishes. Plus, Different Pointe of View’s eye-popping panoramas and cozy candle-lit tables place it among Phoenix’s most swoon-worthy settings. 602.866.6350, www.tapatiocliffshilton.com.
Frank and Albert’s
Two men have stolen our hearts, and their names are Frank and Albert. The menu at this new Arizona Biltmore restaurant is made of contemporary takes on comfort food like its Coca Cola pork chop and organic apples or the Cheese, Mac and the Chicken. 602.381.7632, www.frankandalberts.com.
Fred’s
Any place where you can go straight from shoe shopping to having a delicious meal is fine by us. Fred’s, located in Barneys New York, is casual yet elegant dining at its best. Serving up brunch, lunch and dinner, this modern bistro has a wonderful menu of soups, salads, pizza and mouthwatering desserts. Plus, its spaghetti and meatball is outstanding. Try out happy hour from 4 to 7 p.m. to crunch on some delectable pomme frites. 602.337.6111, www.barneys.com.
Lon’s
With its Spanish-inspired dining room and amazing desert views, Lon’s truly captures the authentic Arizona spirit. Located at the Hermosa Inn, it has a savory menu of Americana favorites fused with a splash of the Southwest. Only the freshest ingredients and locally grown produce are used to make divine dishes like the prickly pear-glazed California lamb chops and jumbo lump crab cakes. 602.955.7878, www.lons.com.
Metro Brasserie
This neighborhood eatery, overlooking Southbridge in Old Town Scottsdale, is known for its French food with an attitude. It serves up onion soup gratin, beef burgundy as well as amazing seafood from their raw bar. It’s also the perfect date spot with dinner-for-two menus, and it’s open late to guarantee you won’t go hungry at any hour. 480.994.3663, www.metrosouthbridge.com.
