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Served in an Italian villa-like dining room. Serving dinner every night, 4:30-9:30 p.m. 4231 E. Indian School Rd. • 602.955.1213 $44 Italian Treat Tee Pee Mexican Food Tee Pee’s Wall of Fame tells you everything you need to know about this family owned and operated eatery, which has been woven into the fabric of Phoenix for nearly 40 years. Tee Pee has served its home-style Mexican dishes to world-famous comedians, athletes and even Presidents, and they all come back for more. 4144 E. Indian School Rd. • 602.956.0178 4121 N. 44th St. • 602.840.0630 Pete’s Fish & Chips Pete’s Fish & Chips has been serving up tasty burgers and their famous fi sh and chips since 1947! Family owned and operated, Pete’s has eight convenient locations throughout the Valley waiting to serve you and has earned the title of Phoenix’s fastest fi sh! Arcadia Tavern It’s All Good In The Hood! Stop by Arcadia Tavern for our tasty selection of appetizers, mouthwatering entrees and salads, delicious pizza and classic American sandwiches. You will experience food the way it should be; delicious to the taste, oversized and fairly priced. Stay happy this summer with our Happy Hour Specials. Open 7 days per week, check out our menus at arcadiatavern.com . 4801 E. Indian School Rd. • 602.840.3950 4280 E. Indian School Rd. • 602.773.5844 Milagro Grill Opened by Arcadia graduates, Milagro offers fresh Mexican-American fusion with South American influences. Come relax on our patio and try some of our Award Winning Tacos and dual Happy Hour everyday. Milagrogrillaz.com 7135 E. Camelback Rd. • 480.751.2200 Olive & Ivy Old World meets new at Olive & Ivy Restaurant & Marketplace, which blends the f lavors and timeless elegance of the Mediterranean with contemporary California chic. Olive & Ivy’s upscale casual restaurant showcases Fox Restaurant Concept’s trademark passion for craftsman cuisine. The menu celebrates the cooking techniques of the Mediterranean resulting in a menu that offers a fresh, updated selection of slow-cooked, flavor drenched Mediterranean classics. 4925 N. 40th St. • 602.324.5600 North Arcadia Simple preparations of stunning dishes at North allow the fresh ingredients to speak for themselves. House-made pasta, rustic antipasti and pizzas are created from scratch in the bustling exhibition kitchen. Located in Arcadia, North is the perfect spot for any dining occasion. Breakfast is served 10am-4pm on Saturday and Sunday. 7051 E. 5th Ave. • 480.699.8001 5th and Wine Downtown Scottsdale’s favorite restaurant disguised as a wine bar, located in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale. We pride ourselves on serving a wide array of simple, flavorful food at moderate prices. Our atmosphere is comfortable, warm and equipped with an extensive wine bar, complete kitchen and fabulous dining space. Open at 11am daily. www.5thandwine.com Oregano's Pizza Bistro Oregano’s is a Chicago-style pizza bistro serving thin crust, stuffed and pan pizzas, pastas, huge salads, tasty specialty drinks, patio dining, big band music and our renown dessert, 'The Original Pizza Cookie'. Open at 11am 7 days a week. Now open at 3102 N. Scottsdale Road. 9 Valley Locations • www.oreganos.com J & G Steakhouse Elevate your evening at J&G Steakhouse, located atop the Phoenician. Enjoy spectacular cuisine from Jean- Georges Vongerichten and stunning views that capture the Sonoran Desert’s twilight glow. Intimate or spacious Private Dining Rooms are available for celebrations and corporate events. For more information call 480- 214-8000 or visit www.jgsteakhousescottsdale.com . 6000 E. Camelback Rd. • 480.214.8000

Page 33 September 2013 Central Bistro 3160 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale 480-646-8560 www.centralbistroaz.com Local restauranteur brings upscale vibe, casual comfort Central Bistro opened its doors in 2012. By Amanda Goossen Casual elegance. It’s that simple. Central Bistro is a neighborhood gem, a true bistro in the heart of Arcadia. Owner and restaurateur German Osio has hit it out of the park with his exquisite recipes, made approachable in a sleek, modern atmosphere that somehow feels as comfortable as home. Osio has spent his life in the kitchen. His great-grandfather was the executive chef at the Royal Palace of Madrid, Spain and his grandfather owned a restaurant just for fun after working his full-time job. As a child, Osio played with pots and pans rather than Lincoln Logs. After earning a degree in hotel management and culinary arts in Switzerland and working as a cook at the Michelin-starred restaurant Seeger’s in Atlanta, Osio knew his dream was to open a restaurant. After proposing a restaurant concept to a longtime friend, who also happened to be an established restaurateur, Osio would see his vision come true. Ounce Prime Steakhouse would take Texas by storm, eventually leading to four locations. In 2010, Osio sold his Texas restaurant group and moved to Arizona. His Local Bistro opened in North Scottsdale, bringing a casual bistro with an Italian, French and Spanish flair to the area. The large windows and minimalist feel, paired with superb food, helps make Local Bistro one of the area’s favorite restaurants. In 2012, Osio brought his restaurant knowledge and skill to Arcadia, where the iconic Zen 32 once called home. The interior was rebuilt to represent all that Central Bistro represents, most importantly, simplicity and style. Open for lunch, brunch, social hour and dinner, Central Bistro is home to menu items that will please almost anyone. From a wood-fire grill and brick-pizza oven to the raw seafood bar, the options are bountiful. Handmade pasta, homemade soups and a slew of decadent desserts made in-house daily are just part of the reason to visit. The hearty flavors in dishes such as the Drunken Bread made with Swiss fondue, white wine and day-old crusty bread make you savor each bite. The Central Bouillabaisse is a homerun with market seafood so good you’ll feel as if you’re sitting on the edge of the water. For Arcadians, Central Bistro is the place to discover elaborate dishes without a lofty price tag or pretentious atmosphere. “Central Bistro is our go-to spot for date night,” said area resident, Janine Campo. “We love the atmosphere, and the menu has a unique variety that keeps us coming back. My favorite is the steak tartare. My husband’s favorite is the Spanish risotto.” Campo, a San Francisco native, said she enjoys Central Bistro’s ability to feel upscale, yet still be casual. “The menu is thoughtful and executed to near perfection, and the servers are knowledgeable and fun,” she said. “Everything from the cocktails to the small plates and sides are full of fresh ingredients, combinations and flavor.”