Go here when you are not in a hurry and enjoy an Italian style meal without the lashings of cheese and cream sauce.

POMO is a traditional style Italian Pizzeria which mimicks the Napoletana style of food, drinks, coffee and restaurant. The culture of the resturant is unhurried and the atmosphere is crowded and bustling which mirrors the large street scape on the western wall.

Also consider Grazie, Humble Pie, Parlor

Go here when you want a great pizza in a nice family style environment with a glass of wine or beer.

Humble Pie has a wide bar area with big screen TVs that are on the current sporting event which gives it a bar-like feel, but in reality it is more a family style pizza winebar. At dinner there will be families with children and grand-parents in the mix. The main reason to go to Humble Pie though - is the pizza. It is excellent.

Also consider Grazie, Parlor and Le Grande Orange

Go here when you want to have a casual fun time with friends where you can share modern and contemporary Thai food in family style. Soi4 has a Scottsdale quality and atmosphere but is reasonably priced.

Also consider Stingray, Geisha-au-go-go,

Go here when you want a modernist meal with good wine in contemporary settings. Avalon is a good change from the normal Scottsdale restaurants and an ideal place for a birthday, or for taking someone from out of town to a Phoenix style restaurant.

Avalon is located on McDowell Rd and 77th just in-front of the 3 Palms Resort. The setting inside is dark, contemporary with lots of mood lighting. The food is heavy on taste but not so filling that it feels like you will burst.

Also consider The Tuckshop, Furio, Roka Akor

Go here when it is a special occasion and you feel like sushi or Japanese in a high end modernist environment.

Roka Akor is a relatively expensive Japanese restaurant located on Scottsdale Road just north of Indian Bend. The food is fantastic and the presentation excellent.

Also consider Sushi Roku at the W Hotel on Camelback.