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Rancho Pinot

12:43 PM Thu, Jan 31, 2008 |
Nikki Buchanan, Restaurant Critic

6208 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
480-367-8030

Chrysa Robertson has long been one of my favorite chefs. Beneath the classical technique and urban sophistication of her Italian-influenced, Contemporary American dishes lies a homey quality I can never resist. She makes comfort food, plain and simple, using organic, local produce while staying in tune with the seasons. Obviously, her menu changes constantly, but there are repeatin...



Chipotle

12:18 PM Thu, Jan 31, 2008 |
Nikki Buchanan, Restaurant Critic

1660 E. Camelback Road, Suite 185, Phoenix
602-274-4459
Check phone book for other locations

This Colorado-based, Mexican-inspired fast food chain is so much better than the competition, it shouldn't even be labeled fast food — except that it IS fast. Founder Steve Ells has created a concept built around the notion of Food With Integrity, which means that his restaurants use as many environmentally sustainable, naturally ra...



Pure Sushi

11:54 AM Thu, Jan 31, 2008 |
Nikki Buchanan, Restaurant Critic

20567 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale
480-355-0998

The more I try Pure Sushi, the better I like it. And I'll admit, there's a snooty little part of me that invariably wants to discount a beautiful restaurant filled with beautiful people. Trouble is, I happen to love Pure's pale decor, which, by night, takes on the amorphous glow of a fairyland. The place looks simple and elegant, a lovely backdrop for equally simple, elegant Japanese ...