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The Upton

An intimate restaurant with a charming back patio, this downtown gem serves up a playful menu of global fare with trendy touches like the “Mason Jar” salad, southern fried chicken and bone marrow foie gras pate. There’s a slew of options for the adventurous foodie to the vegetarian, paired perfectly with their hand-crafted cocktails. With a relaxed, thoughtful service and elevated dishes, it’s ideal for happy hour or a romantic dinner for two.

What You Need to Get: Large enough to make a meal, the Smoked Salmon Kale Salad was light, but filling. Our favourite of the specialty cocktails was The Refresher, muddled with cucumber, mint and lime, it was indeed refreshing.

Where to Find:
7216 E Shoeman Lane, Scottsdale
1-480-991-6887
theuptonaz.com

—Stephanie Gray