Continental in Phoenix

9160 E. Shea Blvd. North Scottsdale

480-860-4003

Continental, Eclectic, Recommended, Menu

There's a good neighborhood feeling at this Phoenix continental dinner house-cum-California café. 92nd Street Café's menu is eclectic, but the standouts are the sauced items, including the Chicken Jerusalem, a breaded chicken breast sautéed with shallots, mushrooms, artichokes and capers, and garnished with a white wine sauce.

Au Petit Four

7217 E. 4th Ave. Central Scottsdale

480-946-3834

Bakery, Breakfast/Brunch, Cafe, Coffeehouse, Continental, Dessert, French, Recommended

This cafe serves authentic, addictive staples such as croissants, tarts, pain suisse, and éclairs. Real food hits the high marks with delectable baguette sandwiches and salads, including a wondrous niçoise salad.

6 articles

Galileo Bread & Coffee

9619 N. Hayden Rd. North Scottsdale

480-998-7280

Bakery, Breakfast/Brunch, Cafe, Coffeehouse, Continental, Deli, Dessert, Italian, Best Of, Menu

This little bakery is an offshoot of the highly rated Leccabaffi restaurant. Breads and desserts are made fresh daily. A deli area features sandwiches, panini, salads and soup.

2 articles

L'Academie Cafe

4301 N. Scottsdale Rd. Central Scottsdale

480-425-3025

Continental, Deli, Dessert, French, Italian, Pizza, Seafood, Recommended, Menu

It may be a student-run cafe, but it's from the talented chefs-in-training at the renowned Scottsdale Culinary Institute. Service can be a challenge (learning curve and all), but the food is usually topnotch, and prices can't be beat (roast leg of lamb for $8.95). The menu is short but imaginative, with a selection of soups, salads, panini, pizzas and a few full-plate entrees, all influenced by the robust flavors of the Italian and French Riviera. Read our review.

2 articles

Latilla Room

34631 N. Tom Darlington Dr. Carefree

480-488-7316

American, Continental, Recommended

Swanky and elegant, this restaurant caters to diners with expensive tastes and the bankroll to enjoy them. The fare is straightforward and superb. Grilled loin of veal, hickory-smoked pork tenderloin and rack of lamb are especially compelling. Rich desserts like the milk-chocolate poppy-seed torte with raspberries and espresso mascarpone end the meal on a high note.

8 articles

Olympic Flame

4041 E. Thomas Rd. East Phoenix

602-224-0213

Continental, Greek, Mediterranean, Recommended, Menu

Homey Greek fare that won't deplete your drachmas. Check out the saganaki appetizer, baked kasseri cheese flamed with brandy. Zesty dishes include moussaka (an eggplant casserole); and braised lamb with red wine, garlic and tomato; gyro, pork, and souvlaki.

The Paisley Violin

1030 Grand Ave. Central Phoenix

602-254-7843

Breakfast/Brunch, Cafe, California, Coffeehouse, Contemporary, Continental, Deli, Dessert, Eclectic, Greek, Health, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Vegetarian, Bars and Clubs, Coffee Shops, Music Venues, Recommended, Menu

Temporarily closed: Gina and Derrick Suarez's quirky bohemian bistro is a comfortably cool spot that contains creative endeavors of every shape and size. Situated along Grand Avenue, it's a mecca of Mediterranean and Euro-style edibles served up in an ultra-arty atmosphere accented by a constantly revolving collection of photos, paintings, and sculptures. Boutique wines such as Trinity Oaks and Raw Power are on the menu alongside such microbrews as Shipyard Chamberlain and Odell Five Barrel. Paisley's calendar of weekly events is also quite eclectic, ranging from the sci-fi movie night on Mondays to live sessions by street musicians and indie bands on the weekend. "Peace and happiness all in one," it promises, and the Violin delivers, with a lovingly crafted menu of homemade plates like hummus, stuffed vine leaves, Italian panini, a pastrami sandwich, plus lox and capers. Beer, wine and liquor are available.

6 articles

Palm Court

7700 E. McCormick Parkway North Scottsdale

480-596-7700

American, Continental, Recommended

Don't be misled by the words "Conference Center" — you won't find thousands of conventioneers in this elegant dining room. Palm Court offers a classic, upscale American menu, with au flambé dishes prepared tableside.

8 articles

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