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Offline Dust2Dust

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Need help finding a good place to dine...
« on: December 03, 2007, 08:28:44 PM »
Taking a girl out tomorrow night, she lives in Glendale.  Any good italian places out there that aren't a chain?  And if I have to wear a suit, that makes it even better....
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« Reply #1 on: December 03, 2007, 08:39:16 PM »
Is it a first date?
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« Reply #2 on: December 03, 2007, 08:41:05 PM »
Oggi's on 59th Avenue and Union Hills
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« Reply #3 on: December 03, 2007, 09:28:08 PM »
Pizzeria Bianco.  Called the world's best pizza, by many an experienced critic.   This one well known bread chef, Peter Reinhart, went all over the world (New York, Chicago, Naples, Florence, Greece) in his hunt for the perfect pie.  He found it here, in Phoenix.  Perfect place, I think.  Only downside is that they open at 5, and do NOT take reservations.  Get there at 3 or 3:30, if you want seats.  I'd go for 3 on a weekend.    The prices are reasonable.  Around 12-15 a pie.  Problem is, the crust is not a traditional crust, and I wager I could eat 2 of those pizzas no problem.  Not so filling.  They have a bar/winery next door that opens at 4, same owner.  Good chance to get to know her, and the pizzas are, in fact, the worlds best.  Look it up, its like 50 yards from the Science Center Downtown.  Worth the drive, worth the wait.  Best meal I have ever had, and for a kid, I have some serious standards.  Best part is, the guy, Chris Bianco, is there every single night.  I even touched him. Chris Bianco > God  

Seriously, don't dismiss this cause of my age.

EDIT: Its pretty casual around there.  Put on a nice pair of jeans, or some khakis, a good looking t-shirt, or a polo, or a decent camp shirt.  You won't be out of place.
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« Reply #4 on: December 03, 2007, 09:39:59 PM »
I've known Chris Bianco since I was about 8.

It's not really in Glendale though.
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« Reply #5 on: December 04, 2007, 01:19:49 AM »
She lives in glendale.  I live in Scottsdale.  just the drives a lone are far.  

Eddie Vs is my fall back.  But was hoping there would be a good place on the west side.
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« Reply #6 on: December 04, 2007, 11:00:08 AM »
I would have to agree with Oggi's based on what you are looking for.

The problem with the snazzy upscale italian places around this town is the food is complete shitt and over priced.

If you don't mind a chain and like the New York style  (lots of tomato based sauces and meats) then Bucca di Beppo has pretty authentic East Coast style italian and its good food.

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« Reply #7 on: December 04, 2007, 11:33:26 AM »
+1 for Buca di Beppo

Really, Macaroni Grill is pretty good as well.  There's one of those in Deer Valley.  But once again, that's a chain.
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« Reply #8 on: December 04, 2007, 11:46:31 AM »
Pizza Bianco is da shit!  Unfortunately you MUST Know Someone to get in at the last moment like you are needing.  Try these great spots to take a female that are have easy laid back atmospheres to put her at ease and good food to keep the conversation going.

Sassi
10455 E. Pinnacle Peak Parkway, Scottsdale
Phone: (480) 502-9095
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Price: $20-$40
This $10 million replica of a Tuscan villa offers great desert views and a rustic southern Italian menu that's often just as compelling: octopus in olive oil, fresh pastas, spit-roasted pork shoulder, sea bream steamed in parchment, juicy lamb sausage. Linger over the semifreddo dessert.

Veneto Trattoria
6137 N. Scottsdale Road (Hilton Village), Scottsdale
Phone: (480) 948-9928
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Price: $20-$40
A touch of Venice in the Valley. Among the Venetian dishes: baccala mantecato, slow-baked, milk-soaked cod; risotto with pumpkin and mushrooms; and fegato alla Veneziana (grilled calf's liver). The tiramisu is top-notch.

Once dinner is done and you've hit off the NewTimes says the best place for a drink for the first date is    http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/bestof/a ... ard=554019

And if things don't go as well as you'd hope then at least you'll have had a couple of drinks AND It's close to her place to drop her off!

Enjoy Playah,,,
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« Reply #9 on: December 04, 2007, 01:08:32 PM »
Its not formal formal but is nice dress kinda place in Tempe, Riazzi's Italian Garden.  Great food, very nice place:

http://tempe.com/directory/Restaurants/ ... tingID=972
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« Reply #10 on: December 04, 2007, 02:36:06 PM »
Thanks guys, I'll keep those in mind for the next one.  This time I'm staying on the west side and going to take her to Bistro Di Napoli.  Heard nothing but great things about it.  But for next time, I'll take her to one of the two places Raven mentioned...

...remember, neither of us are 21, and she doesn't drink (but that doesn't stop me! Hahahaha)
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« Reply #11 on: December 05, 2007, 08:03:42 AM »
Quote from: "Dust2Dust"
Thanks guys, I'll keep those in mind for the next one.  This time I'm staying on the west side and going to take her to Bistro Di Napoli.  Heard nothing but great things about it.  But for next time, I'll take her to one of the two places Raven mentioned...

...remember, neither of us are 21, and she doesn't drink (but that doesn't stop me! Hahahaha)


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« Reply #12 on: December 05, 2007, 10:31:19 AM »
for the next date, go to sassi. (mentioned in raven's post) one of the nicest places i've ever been to.
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« Reply #13 on: December 05, 2007, 03:22:59 PM »
Why would you take a girl to a expensive Italian place for the first date??
10bux max bro!
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« Reply #14 on: December 06, 2007, 07:57:28 AM »
Update!

Did you nail that piece or wat?
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