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164 BARRETT-JACKSON EXPERIENCE FALL 2024The metro Phoenix food scene has grown by leaps and bounds over the past decade or so, featuring culinary concepts that are inventive, diverse and inviting. While there are endless gems for those seeking a distinctive dining experience in the Valley of the Sun, particularly enticing are restaurants combining great food with the dramatic desert views for which Arizona is known. Here are a few top-notch eateries within easy reach of the Barrett-Jackson auction site at WestWorld where you can enjoy fantastic food and fabulous vistas at the same time. TORO LATIN RESTAURANT & RUM BAR - Offering culinary adventures that weave in unexpected Japanese and Chinese-Peruvian influences, Toro (part of the acclaimed Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort) is a celebration for the senses - from wok dishes to Brazilian churrasco and beyond, with plenty of unique tableside offerings. With a spacious patio and recently reimagined interior, the restaurant provides stunning views overlooking the 18th hole of the TPC Scottsdale Stadium golf course and the picturesque McDowell Mountain range. Scottsdaleprincess.com/scottsdale-restaurants/toroISABELLA%u2019S KITCHEN - Overlooking the Grayhawk Golf Club%u2019s Talon Course and offering spectacular sunset views each night, Isabella%u2019s Kitchen is styled after a hip country roadhouse serving a selection of handcrafted favorites. Pizza, bruschetta, salads, sandwiches, fish, steaks and fresh pastas crafted daily by Chef Sammy top the list. Aim for an outside table: We have it on good authority that the best way to enjoy Isabella%u2019s Kitchen is sipping a Moscow Mule while taking in the sunset. Grayhawkgolf.com/diningoverview/isabellas-kitchenORANGE SKY - Experience the four elements %u2013 earth, water, air and fire %u2013 distilled into a single culinary journey through inspired dishes, curated cocktails and ethereal 360-degree views at Orange Sky, located high above the desert on the 15th floor of Talking Stick Resort. Known to have one of the best views in Arizona through its floorto-ceiling windows, this fine dining restaurant features an award-winning wine list and a menu that centers on tender steaks and fresh seafood. Talkingstickresort.com/dining/orange-skyTALAVERA AND PROOF - No matter which of these restaurants you choose, you%u2019ll be treated to a backyard full of saguaro cacti and stunning views featuring dramatic valleys and the iconic Pinnacle Peak. The upscale Talavera, with a vibrant Southwestern d%u00e9cor, is a contemporary Spanish steakhouse serving prime cuts of meats, while the more casual Proof offers a menu of American comfort classics, from pretzel knots to single-barrel bourbons. Fourseasons.com/scottsdale/diningCHART HOUSE - Seated on the former 4,200-acre McCormick Ranch, Chart House brings some of the best seafood in Arizona, as well as incredible steaks and prime rib, to the heart of the Sonoran Desert. Bask in the sights of Camelback Mountain and the gorgeous Camelback Lake, all while enjoying legendary menu items. Charthouse.com/location/chart-house-scottsdale-azDRAMATIC VIEWSDINING IN THE VALLEY OF THE SUNAND MEMORABLE MEALS