{"id":31600,"date":"2026-09-03T12:28:18","date_gmt":"2026-09-03T19:28:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/?p=31600"},"modified":"2026-09-03T12:28:20","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T19:28:20","slug":"vecina-opens-new-location-in-mccormick-ranch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/phoenix-food-and-restaurant-news\/vecina-opens-new-location-in-mccormick-ranch","title":{"rendered":"Vecina Opens New Location in McCormick Ranch\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vecinaphx.com\/\">Vecina <\/a>is set to open a brand new location, bringing its modern American, Latin-inspired cuisine and outstanding hospitality to McCormick Ranch in Scottsdale on September 18.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since its Arcadia opening in 2019, Vecina has been recognized as one of the best restaurants in Phoenix by the Phoenix New Times and Eater, and earned a James Beard nomination for Best New Restaurant in 2020.\u00a0 The new location will maintain the restaurant&#8217;s visual appeal while providing a welcoming space for dinner or happy hour throughout the week, as well as special events and occasions &#8211; all with lake views.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/03122542\/Vecina-Gambas-al-Ajillo-%E2%80%A2-Wild-Mexican-Shrimp.jpg\"><img  decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-31602 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/03122542\/Vecina-Gambas-al-Ajillo-%E2%80%A2-Wild-Mexican-Shrimp-1024x683.jpg\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The space is over three times the size of the original location, with an impressive kitchen that allows for catering and new menu items. The interior will showcase a custom mural by artist Tato Caraveo, a colorful homage to the Arcadia location that frames the cocktail bar. The space will have private dining areas, a mezzanine, and an open patio with views of the lake.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;The size of our original location has always created some limitations, so this new location gives us the chance to expand our offerings, create new experiences for our guests, and, just as importantly, create more opportunities for our team to grow with us,&#8221; Chef James Fox said. &#8220;Being able to design this location from the ground up has been really special for us.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/03122535\/James-Fox-Headshot.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"810\"  height=\"1024\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-31601 pk-lazyload\"  style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7910163147114909;width:569px;height:auto\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/03122535\/James-Fox-Headshot-810x1024.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/03122535\/James-Fox-Headshot-810x1024.jpg 810w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/03122535\/James-Fox-Headshot-237x300.jpg 237w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/03122535\/James-Fox-Headshot-768x970.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/03122535\/James-Fox-Headshot-380x480.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/03122535\/James-Fox-Headshot-80x101.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/03122535\/James-Fox-Headshot-63x80.jpg 63w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/03122535\/James-Fox-Headshot-800x1010.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/03122535\/James-Fox-Headshot.jpg 926w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chef Fox is known for his talent for combining flavors and ingredients to provide truly unique dishes. 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href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/03122548\/Vecina-Mesquite-Grilled-Prime-Carne-Asada-Ribeye.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"768\"  height=\"1024\"  data-id=\"31603\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-31603 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/03122548\/Vecina-Mesquite-Grilled-Prime-Carne-Asada-Ribeye-768x1024-1.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/03122548\/Vecina-Mesquite-Grilled-Prime-Carne-Asada-Ribeye-768x1024-1.jpg 768w, 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Vecina\u2019s Beverage Director, Sloane Van Zanes, has created and continued to build the cocktail menu and trained the bar staff to maintain consistency with the standard for quality and hospitality.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regulars love one-of-a-kind takes on the classics like the Spicy Margarita or the Paloma, made with G4 Reposado Tequila, grapefruit, rosemary, lime, grapefruit soda, and salt, plus the seasonal craft cocktails, like the El Rey, made with Pisco, charred lemon, Chartreuse, pineapple, and black tea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/03122553\/Vecina-Duroc-Pork-Belly-Tacos.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"576\"  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exceeded expectations,\u201d Fox said. \u201cWe\u2019re excited to build on what we\u2019ve created in Arcadia, while also having the opportunity to do things we haven\u2019t had the space to do.&#8221; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visitors to the new location can expect the same classics they enjoyed at the original location, plus private dining and a lunch menu coming in the coming months.\u00a0Learn more here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vecinaphx.com\/\">vecinaphx.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Arcadia-fave is opening its second location in McCormick Ranch in mid-September. 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