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Ultimate guide to fall in Scottsdale

It sure feels like fall in Scottsdale this week — even if we're not totally done with the 90s yet — so make the most of it.

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We survived summer. Now comes a glorious stretch of patio dinners, desert hikes and packed weekends.Why it matters: It sure feels like fall this week — even if we&#x27;re not totally done with the 90s yet — so make the most of it.

Scottsdale's new rooftop brunch is B-A-N-A-N-A-S

Expect inflatable bananas, pop anthems and creative cocktails at this Saturday-only rooftop spot.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Holla Brunch Girl" data-vars-click-url="https://hollabrunchgirl.com/" data-vars-content-id="07e1177c-a14e-4b84-a825-feb4c386bf5d" data-vars-headline="Scottsdale&#x27;s new rooftop brunch is B-A-N-A-N-A-S" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://hollabrunchgirl.com/" target="_blank">Holla Brunch Girl</a>, a Saturday-only, 21+ rooftop brunch party spot, opens this weekend — and it&#x27;s serving up magical drinks, sparkles included. Dig in: The refreshing Botanical Bliss cocktail — which mixes Nolet&#x27;s gin, St-Germain, lemon and simple syrup, with butterfly pea for the glittery effect — caught my eye.

Vecina brings its mesquite-fired menu to Scottsdale

Vecina opens a bigger second location in Scottsdale this weekend.

Vecina chef James Fox invited me into the kitchen this week ahead of Friday&#x27;s opening of the restaurant&#x27;s Scottsdale location.Dig in: Fox prepared the 16-ounce mesquite-grilled prime carne asada ribeye, served with charred green onion, habanero pommes purée and chimichurri.

A new Scottsdale spot is flying in seafood from Tokyo

The new north Scottsdale restaurant pairs charcoal-fired skewers with sushi and a lively raw bar.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Kuza" data-vars-click-url="https://kuzarestaurant.com/" data-vars-content-id="29b35899-fff5-4321-ae5c-237e00fb0b58" data-vars-headline="A new Scottsdale spot is flying in seafood from Tokyo" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://kuzarestaurant.com/" target="_blank">Kuza</a> opens Wednesday in north Scottsdale with charcoal-grilled skewers, sushi and seafood flown in twice weekly from Tokyo.Why it matters: No one at the table has to pick a lane — Kuza plays with opposites, working for both sushi lovers and diners craving something hot and smoky.

We tried Outcast Doughnuts' new fall menu in Scottsdale

Outcast's fall lineup also includes a pumpkin latte and a pumpkin-pie inspired donut.

I&#x27;ve been eyeing <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Outcast Doughnuts" data-vars-click-url="https://www.outcastdoughnuts.com/menu" data-vars-content-id="c61c961d-553c-49fd-8dce-cd5f6e75fdd8" data-vars-headline="We tried Outcast Doughnuts&#x27; new fall menu in Scottsdale" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.outcastdoughnuts.com/menu" target="_blank">Outcast Doughnuts</a> since it opened a drive-thru location down the street from my house.The intrigue: Its new fall menu promised pumpkin pie in donut form, so I had to try it.

This new Postino dip is made for pickle lovers

Postino's newest snack combines creamy, tangy and spicy flavors in one very pickle-forward dish.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Postino" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/05/28/wine-bar-restaurant-postino-opening-in-plaza-midwood" data-vars-content-id="1064601c-3542-4a62-b6f4-b3c9cbd592ac" data-vars-headline="This new Postino dip is made for pickle lovers" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/05/28/wine-bar-restaurant-postino-opening-in-plaza-midwood" target="_self">Postino</a> is teaming up with Boston-based <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Grillo&#x27;s Pickles" data-vars-click-url="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.grillos.com/__;!!Al82Z4c!wsbvA2-Sl7W2Po5JfN0vqCDRX_lAd7nip0QnkV-1w8QeaZxVia1lI35gbMv8KxMKCC_QuODIEer5EMh_-TdUpP9E$" data-vars-content-id="1064601c-3542-4a62-b6f4-b3c9cbd592ac" data-vars-headline="This new Postino dip is made for pickle lovers" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.grillos.com/__;!!Al82Z4c!wsbvA2-Sl7W2Po5JfN0vqCDRX_lAd7nip0QnkV-1w8QeaZxVia1lI35gbMv8KxMKCC_QuODIEer5EMh_-TdUpP9E$" target="_blank">Grillo&#x27;s Pickles</a> on a limited-time pickle-packed dish.Why it matters: It&#x27;s just another reason to swing by the wine-and-snacks spot this fall.

New Midwestern steakhouse serves lobster "cargot"

The "everyday steakhouse" brings shrimp cocktail, filet sliders and Midwestern roots to the Valley.

A new Midwestern restaurant known for comfort food with a flair opened in Paradise Valley this weekend. Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Harry &amp; Izzy&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://www.harryandizzys.com/" data-vars-content-id="bc25d4f3-7adb-462f-9a83-c22f5053e50c" data-vars-headline="New Midwestern steakhouse serves lobster &quot;cargot&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.harryandizzys.com/" target="_blank">Harry &amp; Izzy&#x27;s</a> is one of two concepts the Indianapolis-based Huse Culinary is bringing to metro Phoenix as it makes the Valley a second home for its restaurant empire.

James Harden's new restaurant joins long list of celeb spots

The ASU alum brings a casual restaurant bet to Scottsdale.

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Add NBA star <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="James Harden" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/02/11/james-harden-cavaliers-nuggets-win" data-vars-content-id="8e2dd745-92a1-4294-a123-ce1f6d8295a4" data-vars-headline="James Harden&#x27;s new restaurant joins long list of celeb spots" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/02/11/james-harden-cavaliers-nuggets-win" target="_self">James Harden</a> to Scottsdale&#x27;s growing roster of celebrity restaurateurs — only this time, the draw is a $12 sandwich, not bottle service.The big picture: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Smiling Moose" data-vars-click-url="https://www.smilingmoosedeli.com/stores" data-vars-content-id="8e2dd745-92a1-4294-a123-ce1f6d8295a4" data-vars-headline="James Harden&#x27;s new restaurant joins long list of celeb spots" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.smilingmoosedeli.com/stores" target="_blank">Smiling Moose</a>, a Colorado-based restaurant, is the only fast-casual concept in Scottsdale&#x27;s long list of celebrity-associated restaurants.

Old Town's ultimate $3 tacos

Here's what to expect at this tacos-and-tequila spot in Old Town Scottsdale and Chandler.

Even on a hot Tuesday, when other Old Town bars look empty, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Cien Agaves" data-vars-click-url="https://www.cienagaves.com/" data-vars-content-id="c1c0824f-ea33-4670-b976-dec281c8f572" data-vars-headline="Old Town&#x27;s ultimate $3 tacos" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.cienagaves.com/" target="_blank">Cien Agaves</a> is packed. Dig in: Their Taco Tuesday deals include $4 Tecates and $3 Tex-Mex-style tacos with options for barbacoa, tinga chicken and diabla shrimp.

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