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A new Italian eatery from award-winning Chef Richard Blais is arriving in Scottsdale this week. La Zozzona, which is Italian for “messy, rich or substantial,” is Blais’ first Arizona-based restaurant and is opening on Wednesday at The Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort. Blais, a James Beard Award-nominated cookbook author, is known for finishing as the...

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Luna by Giada (as in De Laurentiis, the queen of Italian cuisine) offers a sophisticated spot for wining and dining on the first floor of the newly opened Caesars Republic Scottsdale. The elegant menu showcases the celebrated chef’s Roman heritage, paired with California influences. Emmy Award winner Giada De Laurentiis has been a longtime favorite...

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Opening this fall at Scottsdale Fashion Square, Élephante is an all-new coastal Italian restaurant combining irresistible fare, delightful drinks and spectacular vibes. Handcrafted by renowned restaurateur and designer, Nick Mathers, every single aspect of this 12,000 square foot dining destination, with a total capacity of 345, including 60 patio...

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The sights, sounds and flavors of Italy are coming to Scottsdale as the ninth annual Italian Festival transforms the Waterfront into a vibrant celebration of culture on October 19 and 20. The event hopes to transport attendees to the bustling city streets and beautiful countryside with food, entertainment and cultural activities. This festival is m...

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The Italian Association of Arizona will host its ninth annual Italian Festival with the theme La Strada del Vino at Old Town Scottsdale Waterfront highlighting Italian culture in the Arizona community. The two-day festival will start on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and end on Sunday, Oct. 20 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. “La Strada del Vino m...

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The Italiano, the newest masterpiece by Chef Joey Maggiore and his team of culinary geniuses, has announced its official grand opening for Friday, September 20, 2024. Located at 90th Street and Shea Blvd. in Scottsdale, AZ, the elevated Italian restaurant will be The Maggiore Group’s sixth concept introduced to the Valley’s award-winning dining sce...

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The Italianos are coming, the Italianos are coming! The Maggiore Group, the restaurant powerhouse group behind several of the Valley’s most popular concepts, announced its newest masterpiece, The Italiano. Led by Chef Joey Maggiore, The Italiano located at 90th Street and Shea Blvd. in Scottsdale will be the group’s sixth concept introduced to the...

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For the most part, Margherita Bertola Fray fondly remembers her childhood growing up in the northern Italian industrial city of Turin, or Torino en Italiano. “Oh, it’s gorgeous! Torino is the most elegant city in Italy. At that time, I experienced the best time of [my] life,” said Bertola Fray while looking at pictures of her old home town in a pho...

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For decades, Tomaso Maggiore made authentic Italian food that people loved in the Valley. He passed away in 2021. Just a few months after his death, his daughter, Melissa Maggiore Meyer, opened a new restaurant in Scottsdale. Now, she’s celebrating the restaurant's 3rd anniversary, and Tomaso Maggiore’s legacy lives on. "When you enter the room, I...

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The wait is finally over. The four years after Caesars Republic Scottsdale first broke ground in February 2020, just weeks before all construction paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the hotel opens to the public on Wednesday, March 6 and with it, two brand-new restaurants from popular Food Network chef Giada De Laurentiis. David Hyatt, director o...

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