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Heritage Kitchen + Cocktails, a modern American restaurant with coastal Mediterranean influences, is preparing to open in North Scottsdale.
The restaurant was founded by Eric J. Greenwald, investor Mark Goldberg and Executive Chef Christopher Brugman, whose accolades include recognition from James Beard Taste America, a feature in Food & Wine Magazine and a finalist appearance on Food Network’s Chopped.
The menu will feature dishes made with fresh seafood, premium meats and locally sourced produce. Influenced by the coastal cuisines of Southern Italy and Spain, the offerings include small plates, seasonal farmers market selections, artisan pizza and pasta, and heritage cuts.
Highlights include:
•Small plates: aged beef tartare, grilled or freshly shucked oysters, mezze platter and Spanish octopus
•Seasonal dishes: heirloom tomato with burrata, Duncan Farms melon with pistachio and melon vinaigrette, roasted cauliflower with brown butter and Sardinian vinaigrette
•Pizza and pasta: lobster “fideo” paella, Dungeness crab tortelloni, and wood-fired pizzas such as sausage and fennel with Calabrian chili honey
•Entrées: Linz Heritage cowboy ribeye, Barolo-braised short rib, whole market fish and Two Wash Ranch half chicken
•Desserts: banana and Nutella tart, passion fruit curd with coconut sorbet and almond dacquoise, and classic tiramisu
•Kids menu: chicken parmesan with rigatoni, macaroni and cheese with seasonal vegetables, and grilled chicken breast with mashed potatoes
“Our menu is designed to bring people together through food that feels familiar yet exciting,” Mr. Brugman said. “The cocktail program builds on that same philosophy, giving our guests a complete dining experience that’s both approachable and unforgettable.”
The cocktail program was developed by Mitch Lyons and Libby Lingua of Highball and Two Hands Phoenix.
It features 12 signature cocktails crafted to complement the menu, with options ranging from bright and refreshing to bold and complex.
A “Choose Your Own Adventure” feature allows guests to select their preferred base spirit in certain drinks, with opportunities for custom creations.
Found at 10121 E. Bell Road, Unit 150, the restaurant will feature warm wood tones, sleek accents, a wine display and an indoor-outdoor bar with more than 1,500 square feet of patio dining.
