International in Phoenix

Young gun chef Chris McKinley might "just want to have fun," but that doesn't mean his menu at The Local should be overlooked. The Roosevelt Row restaurant started off strong earlier this year with lunch, dinner, late-night eats, and brunch -- though they've cut out brunch service for the summer. On the current menu you'll find decadent dishes like McKinley's roasted bone marrow with lamb bacon next to a selection of more refined options such as handmade pastas and compressed watermelon and pork belly salad. The Pig Ear Pad Thai might be our favorite dish so far, with crisp pieces of fried pig ears mixed with spicy peppers and crunchy vegetables. On the cocktail side The Local proves it understands what "craft cocktail" actually means. Think seasonal ingredients, seasonal shurbs, and barrel-aged drinks.

20 articles

Medizona

7217 E. 4th Ave. Central Scottsdale

480-947-9500

American, Eclectic, Fine Dining, International, Mediterranean, Southwestern, Bars and Clubs

1 article

Michael's Restaurant-Citadel

8700 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd. North Scottsdale

480-515-2575

American, Brunch, Eclectic, International, Italian, Menu

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Razz's Restaurant & Bar

10315 N. Scottsdale Rd. North Scottsdale

480-905-1308

American, Eclectic, International, Menu

This Scottsdale restaurant boasts a truly international menu. Chef Erasmo “Razz” Kamnitzer is a native of Venezuela, attended school in Switzerland, and then studied at New York’s Culinary Institute of America. He has been featured on numerous TV shows, and the restaurant has earned national acclaim from Esquire and Gourmet Magazine. Local influence can be seen in the duck cake appetizer served with nopalito cactus sauce, and Asian cuisine appears as the bah mie goreng, spicy Indonesian-style buckwheat noodles with shrimp, pork, and chicken. Some selections are also eclectic, like veal sweetbreads en croute with truffle red wine sauce and rhubarb compote. Dinner entrées are as varied as twice-roasted duck breast with lingonberry sauce, cashew nut crusted salmon with tropical fruit relish and garlic sauce, and pork tenderloin schnitzel with candied red cabbage. Razz’s Restaurant & Bar also has available a large selection of fine red and white wines, but that’s not why we recommend grabbing a seat at the bar. From there, you’ll have a full view into the bustling kitchen.

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Romeo's Euro Cafe

207 N. Gilbert Rd. Ste. 105 Gilbert

480-962-4224

Mediterranean, Cafe, Eclectic, Greek, International, Coffee Shops, Recommended, Menu

Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou, Romeo? In Gilbert, to be exact. And, therefore, so are many local foodies, who flock to Romeo's for a taste of Mediterranean cuisine that can't be found elsewhere in the Valley. One could make an entire meal of just the delicious and unusual appetizers, like the Baked Bleu Tomatoes (layers of fresh tomatoes and crumbled bleu cheese baked on an Italian roll), or the Spanaki Balls (spinach, rice, provolone and mozzarella, battered and deep-fried and served with chilled marinara). But one mustn't linger only on Rome's delicious appetizers, lest one miss out on the Corinthian Salad, a mélange of roasted red peppers, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, and a grilled chicken breast. Or the Chicken Omega, a fan favorite that combines strips of grilled chicken with spinach, pine nuts, and garlic in a rich white wine cream sauce. More, please!

7 articles

Roxsand Restaurant

2594 E. Camelback Rd. East Phoenix

602-381-0444

American, Dessert, Eclectic, International

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Silvana Bistro

7114 E. Stetson Dr., 105 Central Scottsdale

Contemporary, Eclectic, International, Mexican