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| - After driving by Cafe Bink on numerous occasions and noticing the lovely outdoor patio was packed, we decided to give it a try for dinner with some friends and family. It was a beautiful day in North Scottsdale so we made reservations for a group of five (they don't take reservations for parties of 4 or less), and thought patio seating would be awesome. When we arrived that evening, the weather was cold, but we were assured that we would be cozy on the patio with the propane heaters, and they provided blankets to boot!
Our server was extremely knowledgeable and friendly, and helped steer us to the special of the day, a veal tortellini, and numerous other dishes. We ordered a large order of fries for the table, which came with three sauces. The fries were crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. While I munched on a few with no sauce (they didn't need any), the consensus at the table was that the truffle ketchup was extraordinary.
I was excited to try the French Onion soup, one of my faves when done properly . . . and it was a good night for soup on the patio! It was delicious . . . the onions sweet and the broth smooth. The crouton was just enough to hold up the cheese. I loved it so much, I could have ordered another for my entree! Because we couldn't make up our minds, my step-daughter and I shared two different entrees - Bolognese with Creamy Polenta, and the Catfish. The Bolognese was hearty and complemented the smooth texture of the polenta. The Catfish was perfectly cooked and accompanied by crunchy hush puppies.
Unfortunately, when food gets cold, it's not pleasant for anyone, and that evening was not the night to be dining al fresco on their patio. Shortly into the meal, the propane tanks by our table were empty, and there was no replacement. In Cafe Bink's defense, I will say they were gracious and moved us inside when a table freed up, and comped us dessert for our trouble. Also, we brought home doggie bags of my entrees and heated them up the next night, and even my husband agreed that having it hot made a huge difference!
We will certainly give Cafe Bink another try, but we will sit inside on the chilly evenings.
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