Going to Rockies spring training? Eat like a local in Scottsdale.

Get your gloves up. The grand slam of seasons is here.

What's happening: The Colorado Rockies are back in Arizona for spring training games at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

• If you plan to see them (and Dinger!) before they head home for Opening Day on April 5, we have plenty of local tips:

🧠 If you go: The Rockies' first Cactus League game is at 1:10pm Saturday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Tickets start at $24.

• The stadium is located at 7555 N. Pima Road in Scottsdale.

😋 Be hungry: Here are a few dining destinations within a short drive of the Rockies' springtime home:

• Fratelli La Bufala: This Naples-based eatery expanded to Arizona two years ago and has won hearts with its craft pizzas and to-die-for mozzarella ever since.
• Grassroots Kitchen + Tap: A from-scratch kitchen with southern-influenced fare like red beans and rice and shrimp and grits.
• Culinary Gangster: A fast-casual joint for street food with a fine dining twist.

👀 Be adventurous: Save some time for other can't-miss attractions:

• Old Town Scottsdale: Quaint restaurants, shops and art galleries abound in this historic district, one of the city's most vibrant and unique attractions.
• McDowell Sonoran Preserve: Expanding more than 30,500 acres, nature lovers can explore the beautiful desert landscape through hiking and biking trails.
• Taliesin West: Tour Frank Lloyd Wright's former winter home.