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

DREAMING...

A Place to Cook.

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Everybody knows there is nothing like cooking in your own kitchen. Above are a few of my favorites, the last one being my at my parents house. There is nothing like going home and smelling homemade cinnamon rolls wafting under the door to my bedroom and into my dreams.
One day, I will have an amazing kitchen of my own. Complete with homemade cinnamon rolls, a roasted chicken, and grilled asparagus.

8 oz. Burger Bar

3 Burgers in 24 hours this weekend, are you really surprised though?
Saturday night, I ventured down Melrose to 8 oz. Burger Bar to satisfy my first of what turned out to be three cheeseburger cravings over the course of one day. Great assortment of meats... (grass fed, turkey burger, veggie, and a house blend...which was what I went for.) Piled high with 1000 island, American cheese, shredded iceberg, tomatoes, and onions, it was exactly what I wanted it to be. Sides are a la carte, and I obviously ordered the classic Kennebec fries. I can't really imagine eating baby broccoli with my burger, but hey...to each their own. If you are not big on burgers, you can opt for a tuna melt, mini corn dogs, a salad or a grilled chicken sandwich. Great drink menu too, the two Sidecars did the trick.
7661 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles
(323) 852-0008
www.8ozburgerbar.com

Strawberry Shortcake...wouldn't you know

Kate's Strawberry Cake...yum...my little baker!

Speaking of Chicago...

Is there anything better then a sammy from Potbelly?
No honestly. I have scoured the world, as I am a HUGE sandwich person...and I really can't think of anything I would enjoy more right now.
Multiple Locations.
MY location:
508 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 644-9131