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Page 25 January 2017 CHECK OUT OUR SPECIALS NOW SERVING ON OUR PATIO WARMED BY A COZ Y FIRE BOOK YOUR PRIVATE HOLIDAY PART Y ON ONE OF OUR PATIOS OR WE C AN PROVIDE FULL C ATERING SERVICE C ALL K ATHY AT 602-300 -7133 FOR RESERVATIONS OR C ATERING BOOK YOUR PRIVATE HOLIDAY PART Y ON ONE OF OUR PATIOS BOOK YOUR PRIVATE HOLIDAY PART Y ON ONE OF OUR PATIOS 602-956-0178 | 4144 E. Indian School Rd. HAPPY NEW YEAR ARCADIA! THE TEEPEE FAMILY OPEN NEW YEARS By Nick Smith Stella marks the return of Mark Drinkwater to the Phoenix food scene. Drinkwater is known in the industry for his part in City Hall Steakhouse in Scottsdale. Stella opened last August, and is advertised as modern American Cuisine with an Italian influence, with all menu items created from scratch. W hat’s immediately noticeable when walking through the front door is the distinction between the two areas of Stella. If you head to the right, you will turn into a roomy lounge area, with a fully stocked bar, and small tables littered throughout. The mood is upbeat and friendly, filled with work colleagues sharing drinks and funny stories at the end of a long day. Take a left instead, and the ambience completely changes. The lighting becomes noticeably, darker, as a friendly waiter leads you to a formal dining room, where the emphasis is much more on the individual and their dinner companion. Diners can see into the busy kitchen from here, with its rustic wood burning oven. Also visible to diners is a massive wine rack in a corner to the left of the kitchen, and it’s definitely not just for show. Stella boasts a substantial wine list, along with a number of on-tap beers and original cocktails. Consider starting with the grilled artichoke hearts, one of the best starters on the menu. This dish is served with a citrus pesto, prosciutto and melon, and it’s best with a little bit of each, in every bite. The hearts are soft, with a vinegary taste that cuts through the richness of the pesto. If you’re not a big salad lover, your mind may be changed after being served the Steak & Frites salad. The salad is plated with three sections, meat, fries and greens. Pushing it all together or choosing to dive into each area separately is up to you. The chili churri flank steak and parmesan fries are both delicious, while the mixed greens are livened up with cherry tomatoes and a creamy parmesan dressing, which might be the standout of the entire offering. Stella offers a handful of different ways for guests to go on the main course, with sections on the menu devoted to pastas, sandwiches and burgers, pizzas and entrees. One eye-catching offering is the short-rib pizza. Cheese is at the forefront of this dish, with ricotta and parmesan combining for a creamy taste complementing the shishito peppers and caramelized onions. The cola braised short ribs are there, but don’t overpower the dish. The wood burning oven is put to work with the pizzas. Stella makes all their crusts from scratch, and there’s no way to miss it. Entrees include roasted chicken, pork chops (pictured), filet and short ribs. If you’d rather have a meal from the sea, Stella offers halibut and pan-seared scallops. Scallop lovers know that they are easily overcooked, but there’s no need to worry here. Like the grilled artichoke hearts, the scallops are paired with several flavorful components, making it critical that a piece of each be in every bite. The beautifully decorated scallops are surrounded by mushrooms, chili lime chicharrones and chorizo, all on top of a sweet corn puree. Stella is in the space formerly occupied by Central Bistro, and before that, Zen 32. Lunchtime was busy when we visited, but dinnertime less so. Drinkwater has also recently opened Fat Ox in Scottsdale, a modern Italian place with Chef Matt Carter leading the way in the kitchen. STELLA 3160 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix stellaaz.com influence, with all menu items W hat’s immediately stocked bar, and small tables littered throughout. The mood is upbeat and friendly, filled with soft, with a vinegary taste that cuts through the richness of the pesto. If you’re not a big salad lover, your mind may be Pushing it all together or choosing to dive into each area separately is up to you. The chili churri flank steak and PLACES WE LIKE