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| - A few years back and before this place popped up in Old Town, I spent a week in New York City. Having studied my trusty Fodor's guide (pre-Yelp era, of course), I knew that one of the most well-regarded pizza dinners awaited me under the Brooklyn Bridge on Old Fulton St. Walking there, my friends and I met a lonely drifter who followed behind the group, promising not to stab us. He just wanted some company.
We found Grimaldi's, said goodbye to our shady new friend, and had a delicious meal. At the time, I didn't know if I really enjoyed the food or I just really enjoyed that I was eating it under the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City. I just knew that the restaurant found itself near the top of my "things to tell my friends back home about my trip even though they are just nodding politely waiting for me to finish" list.
Less than a year later, I'm driving down Scottsdale Road and I see the sign. No way! The same Grimaldi's?! My girlfriend and I had to try it again.
Same result. Delicious brick-oven pizza. Great atmosphere. Great wine list.
Another time, I went there for my birthday and they put our group in the "Patsy Room." If you want a quieter and more separated dining experience, ask about it. I thought it was nice. There are some other locations around town, but this one is my favorite.
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