{"id":30550,"date":"2026-02-02T06:20:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T13:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/?p=30550"},"modified":"2026-02-01T11:55:03","modified_gmt":"2026-02-01T18:55:03","slug":"the-americano-enters-a-new-chapter-in-scottsdale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/phoenix-food-and-restaurant-news\/the-americano-enters-a-new-chapter-in-scottsdale","title":{"rendered":"The Americano Enters a New Chapter in Scottsdale"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>For years, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theamericanorestaurant.com\/\">The Americano<\/a> has been synonymous with sleek interiors, expertly prepared steaks, and those polished, special-occasion nights Scottsdale does so well. Now, the Italian-inspired steakhouse is entering a new era; one that keeps its elevated edge while inviting guests to make it part of their regular dining rotation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/01115336\/Americano-Refresh-INT-092-F-lores-2025_0918-1.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"683\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-30552 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/01115336\/Americano-Refresh-INT-092-F-lores-2025_0918-1-1024x683.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/01115336\/Americano-Refresh-INT-092-F-lores-2025_0918-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/01115336\/Americano-Refresh-INT-092-F-lores-2025_0918-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/01115336\/Americano-Refresh-INT-092-F-lores-2025_0918-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/01115336\/Americano-Refresh-INT-092-F-lores-2025_0918-1-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/01115336\/Americano-Refresh-INT-092-F-lores-2025_0918-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/01115336\/Americano-Refresh-INT-092-F-lores-2025_0918-1-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/01115336\/Americano-Refresh-INT-092-F-lores-2025_0918-1-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/01115336\/Americano-Refresh-INT-092-F-lores-2025_0918-1.jpg 1500w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As of January 2026, Clive Collective has officially assumed day-to-day operational leadership of The Americano, marking a strategic evolution for the restaurant. Brought in by Creation Equity, the restaurant\u2019s owner, Clive Collective is guiding the next chapter with a focus on heightened energy, experiential moments, and a more neighborhood-driven approach to dining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under Clive\u2019s leadership, the restaurant is embracing a lighter, more radiant energy designed to appeal beyond milestone celebrations. The aim is simple: make The Americano a place guests want to return to more often, whether that\u2019s for an early dinner, cocktails at the bar, or a lively night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/01115345\/01-06-2026-SELECTION-AMERICANO-2003January-06-202600009.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"683\"  height=\"1024\"  data-id=\"30553\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-30553 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\"  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https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/01115345\/01-06-2026-SELECTION-AMERICANO-1941January-06-202600005-53x80.jpg 53w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/01115345\/01-06-2026-SELECTION-AMERICANO-1941January-06-202600005.jpg 1500w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWith Clive stepping in to run day-to-day operations, we saw an opportunity to evolve The Americano in a way that feels both intentional and inviting,\u201d said Mikis Troyan, managing partner and co-founder of Clive Collective. \u201cWe\u2019re keeping what people love, but refining the experience so it feels more accessible, more social, and more connected to the neighborhood.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the quality and craftsmanship remain intact, the menu approach has been refined to create more entry points for diners. Lighter, more shareable dishes now sit alongside signature favorites, paired with pricing adjustments that encourage repeat visits. It\u2019s a menu designed to feel just as right for a spontaneous weeknight dinner as it does for a celebratory evening out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/01115354\/01-06-2026-SELECTION-FOOD-AMERICANO-1434January-05-202600019.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"683\"  height=\"1024\"  data-id=\"30556\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-30556 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\"  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https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/01115354\/01-06-2026-SELECTION-FOOD-AMERICANO-1473January-05-202600022-53x80.jpg 53w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/01115354\/01-06-2026-SELECTION-FOOD-AMERICANO-1473January-05-202600022.jpg 1500w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Rather than repositioning the restaurant entirely, Clive Collective focused on flexibility, allowing guests to shape their own experience. Some nights might call for cocktails and small plates at the bar; others for a full, indulgent steakhouse dinner. The result is a menu and price structure that supports frequency without sacrificing The Americano\u2019s elevated identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Updated lighting, enhanced entertainment elements, and a stronger emphasis on experiential, tableside moments bring added energy to the space. Later dinner seatings now flow into lively evenings, while interactive presentations introduce a sense of theater that modernizes classic steakhouse traditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/01115412\/01-06-2026-SELECTION-FOOD-AMERICANO-1039January-05-202600002.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"819\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-30557 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/01115412\/01-06-2026-SELECTION-FOOD-AMERICANO-1039January-05-202600002-1024x819.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/01115412\/01-06-2026-SELECTION-FOOD-AMERICANO-1039January-05-202600002-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/01115412\/01-06-2026-SELECTION-FOOD-AMERICANO-1039January-05-202600002-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/01115412\/01-06-2026-SELECTION-FOOD-AMERICANO-1039January-05-202600002-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/01115412\/01-06-2026-SELECTION-FOOD-AMERICANO-1039January-05-202600002-380x304.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/01115412\/01-06-2026-SELECTION-FOOD-AMERICANO-1039January-05-202600002-800x640.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/01115412\/01-06-2026-SELECTION-FOOD-AMERICANO-1039January-05-202600002-1160x928.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/01115412\/01-06-2026-SELECTION-FOOD-AMERICANO-1039January-05-202600002-80x64.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/01115412\/01-06-2026-SELECTION-FOOD-AMERICANO-1039January-05-202600002.jpg 1500w\" ><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Images courtesy of Clive Collective<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Taken together, these changes position The Americano as something Scottsdale diners increasingly crave: a true neighborhood destination that balances refinement with approachability, and elegance with energy. It\u2019s still a place to dress up and indulge; but now it\u2019s also a place to drop in more often, linger longer, and feel right at home. 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