Inside Drake's Hollywood, Scottsdale's new upscale restaurant

What to try: Bogart's Gimlet, a vodka-based cocktail with lime and basil, garnished with a cucumber slice. It's refreshing and felt like the perfect drink to sip on while a trumpet player performed.

• You could also order The World's Coldest, a frozen vodka martini with dry vermouth and citrus bitters, as recommended by the manager.

What to expect: Foodwise, it's typical steakhouse options as well as pasta, seafood and pizza.

• Save room for the 24-layer strawberry cake.

The vibe: It's old-school Hollywood brought back to life with leather booths, a circular bar with TVs playing in black and white, and vintage-style murals and celebrity portraits.

If you go: Dress fancy.

• Hours are 4-10pm Sunday-Thursday, and until 11pm Friday and Saturday.
• Live music, Sundays, 6-9pm.
• Happy hour is 4-6pm weekdays at the bar.

Zoom in: The spot at Scottsdale Road and First Street used to be a Buca di Beppo, which closed in February 2025.

Spotted: Scottsdale Mayor Borowsky and local influencers, including Kory Cutz, the self-proclaimed "West Scottsdale Mayor," were among those seen schmoozing at the event.

What's next: Drake's officially opens Friday.