Grazi for Grazie

Grazi in Scottsdale, AZ was recommended to me by one of my food loving counterparts, Kalleen.  We share the same interest in fried foods, cheese, wine, pizza, and breakfast burritos.  So when she told me about Grazie in Old Town Scottsdale, I decided to check it out.  Mind you I was alone, and I never dine solo because I get insecure about where my thoughts might wander and if people are going to think I am a serial killer.  And lets just face it, people are NOT assuming I am on business with I roll in with my high blonde bun and mint green sundress.  Anyway, I began with the house salad.  Pretty basic ingredients, except the dressing was divine.  It was what seemed to be a mixture of blue cheese dressing AND Italian.  In my mind, there is no better combination.  After I downed that like a little white cottontail, I moved onto the REAL reason I headed over there.  The Sofia Pizza.  Complete with Scamorza (Smoked Mozzarella), Parmigiano Reggiano, and Parma Prosciutto Tomato Sauce.  YUM YUM YUM.  If all restaurants were this good, I think my fear of dining alone might have diminished by now.       

6952 E Main St

Scottsdale, AZ 85251(480) 663-9797

Sugar High

I have ALWAYS wanted to check out Sugar Bowl in Scottsdale, AZ..however I was always told it was a tourist trap and to get over it.  I am feeling like a bonehead for taking that advice until today.  As I was driving around in the 108 degree heat, I was in desperate need of a cool treat.  Not wanting the usual McDonalds ice cream cone or Baskin Robbins, the kitsch Sugar Bowl popped into my head.  Boy am i glad it did.  Walking into Sugar Bowl, I was immediately transported into the 1960's.  After a long gander at the menu, I opted for an ice cream sundae because that was what everyone else was eating.  As if that wasn't enough,  I ordered a kona coffee kiddie scoop on my way out.

Great atmosphere/service/ice cream.

4005 N Scottsdale Rd

Scottsdale, AZ 85251

(480) 946-0051

www.sugarbowlscottsdale.com