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Christopher’s Restaurant and Crush Lounge
Contemporary, chic and undeniably hip, Christopher’s Restaurant and Crush Lounge is the perfect combination of elegant yet casual dining. Located at Biltmore Fashion Park, Christopher’s offers French-inspired American cuisine with such delights as vanilla-dusted scallops and truffle-infused filet mignon. The adjacent Crush Lounge has an impeccable patio on which to enjoy its impressive wine list and fabulous cheese plates. 602.522.2344, www.christophersaz.com.

Lolo’s Chicken and Waffles
There hasn’t been a pairing this delicious since bread found butter. At Lolo’s, you will find the best soul food around, using the influences of the south to create home-style dishes that make your feel like mama whipped it up for you. They have a menu of more than just chicken and waffles including mac and cheese, grits and Sandy Sand’s red velvet cake. www.loloschickenandwaffles.com.

Marcellino Ristorante
Chef Marcellino is constantly keeping us on our toes with his nightly changing menu of delicious Italian cuisine. The chef’s five-course tasting dinner is the perfect passport with which to sample a taste of Italy. They offer favorites like scallops al pesto, gnocchi Sorrentina and don’t forget the apple galetta with hazelnut gelato for dessert. 602.216.0004, www.marcellinoristorante.com‎.

Gallo Blanco
This Mexican-inspired eatery, located in the Clarendon Hotel, has a menu filled with authentic spices and flavors and has become a favorite for casual diners. Look for an array of tortas, ensalads and dulces; Gallo Blanco also has crowd-pleasers like their guacamole and ceviche. 602.327.0880, www.galloblancocafe.com‎.