December 22, 2018 - Loco Patron Brewery - Scottsdale, Arizona

I visited  with Jeanne and Willie Stecher; Joshua, Jody, Judson and Jonah Hayes; Joe, Tiffany, Tyler, Ryan and Jason King.  They had just debarked from the plane flight from Long Island, New York.  We were headed to a Coyotes games at the Gila River Arena vs. Colorado Avalanche for an outing.

Jeanne and I both ordered the Beer Battered Fish Taco – served with, spicy slaw, jicama pico de gallo, avocado cream, fire-cracker sauce, cotija and cilantro.  I thought my tacos were wonderful...large pieces of cod served in these very soft house-made ancho tortillas.  The fire-cracker sauce was just spicy enough to give the taco a kick.  I could really pick out that sauce.  Loved it.

Jody let me have piece of her Smokey Carnitas BBQ Pizza…and it was delicious – blackberry chipotle barbecue sauce, smokey carnitas, queso fresco, mpa onions, fresh jalapeno, toasted pepitas, cilantro, tequila-lime crema.

Loco Patron Brewery

14950 N. Northsight Blvd.

Scottsdale, Arizona 85260

(480) 699 – 7271

Hours:  Monday – Thursday 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

             Friday  11:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.

            Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.

            Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Decmeber 13, 2018 - Rythym and Wine - Scottsdale, Arizona

I visited on December 13, 2018 with Carol Thompson.  We were having lunch after our appointments with Dr. Bruno.  Her receptionist recommended this restaurant to us for lunch. 

Carol ordered the Ground Chuck Sliders – two mini burgers on brioche buns, cheese, spicy pickles and bistro fries (a mixture of French fries and sweet potato fries).

I ordered the Grilled Cheese and Soup – Three Cheese Classic – gouda, yellow and white cheddar served with bistro fries and tomato basil soup.

Carol loved her order…and it filled her up…I thought mine was wonderful…my comfort food…the grilled cheese sandwich was gooey and loaded with cheese…and the soup was a hearty tomato basil…and I thought it was very tasty.

Rhythm and Wine

7605 W. Pinnacle Peak

Scottsdale, Arizona 85255

(480) 478-6999

Hours:  Sunday – Tuesday 11:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

             Wednesday  - Thursday 11:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.

             Friday – Saturday 11:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

December 8, 2018 - Hash Kitchen - Scottsdale, Arizona

See my updated April 1, 2017 -  Hash Kitchen post.  It will feature my first time trying
Avocado Toast with a picture.

December 7, 2018 - Jim's Coney Island Cafe - Tempe, Arizona

I visited with Jeanne and Willie Stecher...Carol and Mike Thompson.  We were headed to the Arizona Heritage Center to see the Portraits of Courage exhibit.  We decided to try some place close the Center.

Jeanne and I both ordered the Patty Melt…it was okay…didn’t make my Top 10 Patty Melt list…with onion rings…but they were pretty good…and my hamburger was cooked through…no pink! 

Willie ordered the Fiesta Scramble…because breakfast is served all day long…

Carol ordered the BLT and she chose fries for her side…and they were good. 

Mike ordered the Philly…I thought everything was good…nothing special…but it wasn’t bad either…it was comfort food.  Plus the restaurant itself is an old diner…and it was worth the visit just to see that.  I felt as if I was back in the 60s.

Jim’s Coney Island Café

1750 N. Scottsdale Road

Tempe, Arizona 85281

(480) 945-4364

Hours:  Monday – Saturday 6:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

            Sunday 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

December 2, 2018 - Coconut's Fish Cafe - Scottsdale, Arizona

I visited the location on Shea December 2, 2018 with Jeanne and Willie Stecher.  This was a first visit for each of us.

Jeanne ordered the Fish Tacos…two tacos per order made with 17 ingredients; including grilled Ono and Mahi Mahi, white corn tortilla, organic tomato salsa, cheese, house made coleslaw and mano salsa.  Jeanne loved her choice

Zagat rated “The Perfect Fish Taco”.

Willie chose the Mahi Fish and Chips…two pieces of Mahi Mahi lightly breaded in Italian bread crumbs served with coconut milk coleslaw and French fries.   Willie also liked his order.

I had the Seafood Chowder…it was very good…big chunks of fish…mushrooms with the chowder crackers…New England style with Ono, Mahi-Mahi, clams, mushrooms, onions and garlic.  I thought my order was hearty and very filling.  I liked it a lot.

Coconut’s Fish Café

16640 N. Scottsdale Road #103

Scottsdale, Arizona 85254

(480) 275-6690

Hours:  Open Daily 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Second Location:

7366 E. Shea Blvd.  Suite #110

Scottsdale, Arizona