The first restaurant that will be part of Scottdale Fashion Square’s south wing redevelopment has been announced. Élephante, a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant, is set to open its first dining room outside of Los Angeles. “We are thrilled to bring Élephante to Scottsdale, a city that boasts a stunning landscape and a thriving culinary scene,” Nick...

A piece of Italy has arrived in the heart of Scottsdale, with Fratelli La Bufala making the Arizona debut of its second U.S. location, now open at 7300 N. Via Paseo del Sur, suite B at The Grove. Fratelli La Bufala, hailing from Southern Italy in Campania, learned the art of producing their most delicious DOP Mozzarella di Bufala from their father...

When entering the Talavera dining room, you don’t see into it as much as you see through it–right to the cotton candy sunsets and cactus-speckled mountain panoramas that await through the expansive window wall. You’ll likely catch a glimpse of the restaurant’s gorgeous patio, too, where diners get a front-row seat to the desertscape, alongside a da...

A mix of up-and-coming Italian prospects and members of the Team Italy roster for the 2023 World Baseball Classic will meet in Scottsdale, Arizona for Spring Training camp. In anticipation of the 2023 World Baseball Classic (WBC) in Taichung, Taiwan, Team Italy will be joined by promising Italian prospects for a week-long training camp at Notre Dam...

Little Italy of Scottsdale started when Brandon and Michele Gioffre, New Yorkers who moved to Arizona with their three daughters in 2019, were in search of a taste of home.When the Gioffress went out, they weren’t finding their favorite East Coast-style Italian dishes nor could they track down some ingredients to cook at home. Michele asked family...

Last November, the Italian Association of Arizona longed to attract Italophiles to its Pizza and Wine Festival as COVID-19 was slowing. “We didn’t know what to expect,” said Frank Guzzo, the association’s executive director. “We wanted to test the waters with the Pizza and Wine Festival. It was one day, as we were still dealing with omicron. In hin...

Scottsdale’s Taste of Italy and Music Festival will bring Italian culture, food, and entertainment to the Valley this month. Hosted by the Italian Association of Arizona, a local 501(c)(3), this two-day celebration will take place on the Scottsdale Canal and feature everything from live music and unique, hand-crafted Italian items to wine tastings,...

For wine, panini and pizza fanatics in the Valley, a festival highlighting Italian culture is set to come next month. Visitors are invited to attend the Taste of Italy and Music Festival, located at the Scottsdale Water Front on Camelback and Scottsdale roads, on Oct. 15-16. Musicians scheduled to be in attendance include Angelo Torchia, Sahnas Bro...

Scottsdale’s Taste of Italy and Music Festival, a two-day event celebrating Italian culture with food and live music performances, will bring Italian culture, food, and entertainment to the Valley. Hosted by the Italian Association of Arizona, a local 501c(3), this two-day celebration will take place on the Scottsdale Canal and feature everything f...

A second location of the popular Central Avenue restaurant Forno 301 is now open in south Scottsdale. Initially, the restaurant was called Eat Slice, a drive-thru pizza concept that owner Luca Gagliano launched in 2020. However, he recently evolved the space, bringing the Forno 301 menu and concept to the East Valley. "I didn't enjoy the Eat Slice...