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| - The Yard is somewhat of a local hangout spot that carries two different vibes depending on when you are there. Though it can definitely be a bit overwhelming upon your first visit, here's what might help.
What to do:
Well you have two different vibes as stated before. We have been there during different functions and capacities. Date nights, late evening friends hang, for brunch with kids. You have three main restaurants there. Culinary Dropout, Little Cleo's (only open for dinner), both from the Fox restaurants group and Barrio Urbano, a James Beard Foundation nominated restaurant. You will have to valet your wheels unfortunately or find a spot to park in the local neighborhood, which could take you forever. You will be greeted by a few greeters as you enter The Yard, you'll have to let them know where you're planning on dining. Which if it's your first time, just let them know you need to check it all out first... CD gets very busy around the evening with swanky locals grabbing drinks and appetizers sitting in an outdoor living room style area lined with ping pong tables, corn hole and adirondack chairs. During brunch/lunch it's quieter, if you have kids, it's totally doable, you can sit out there and they can run around on the turf. At night, don't bother to bring the little ones. Want ping-pong paddles and bags for cornhole? They'll take hostage your Driver's license for those. Just don't leave without it and return the goods!
Why go there:
Culinary Drop out is great for brunch/lunch offerings, at night it seems most people just get apps and drinks and can sit there forever due to Phoenix' outstanding weather. It's a good vibe, great to meet up with friends and enjoy some good food. Little Cleo's is a nice little seafood spot, if you'd like to experience oysters and don't know where to go, this is a good place to start, they have an array that you could try out, per the oyster. Their offerings are tasty and fairly well portioned for their price. People go to the Yard to sit and have a longer than normal grazing session. Something folks in Phoenix are learning to do better. The place will make you feel like you're in a different city for the moment.
Tips: Make reservations if you have large parties, be prepared to just go with the flow, this place is full most of the time. Try to sit anywhere outside on premises and take in the feel of what is surely unique in the valley. Don't expect the greeters to be super friendly, they are never the same for some reason, rarely smile and don't seem to like kids. But that's not why you go there, GM's are around make sure you let them know about your experience!
Don't miss:
Little Cleo's Happy Hour is good, get there early and graze. Their warm jar of King Crab in butter is delicious. Worth every penny. You may need extra bread to catch all that buttery goodness when the crab is gone. Oh and bathrooms are pretty awesome, stylish and a bit confusing, you will know what I mean, check them out.
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