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| - Hard to believe that in the bustle of Old Town- there sits a little house tucked away serving some of the best food that I have had since coming to Scottsdale. Arcadia Farms may just be my new favorite place in town.
A friend of mine suggested it for lunch so I ventured there on a sunny, cool afternoon. I was a little worried as I pulled up as there was alot going on from a line of cars in the front to a harried valet trying to get people to follow the que. As for me- I spied a spot on the street and just parked and walked back to the restaurant wondering all the while if I should have made a reservation. But it was no problem.
I was asked if I wanted to be seated outside (yes, please) so I got a cute little table on the front patio- but there is also outside seating in the back plus all the little rooms of the house have cute little cozy seating arrangements in them.
Arcadia Farms serves organic, locally grown ingredients in all of its offerings. And they also have wonderful pastries and desserts that are prepared in the bakery located across the street. I watched as they brought tray after tray of mouth watering goodies that I knew I would have to save room for.
I ordered a range of items just so I could try them as everything sounded so good. To begin- the crab and avocado tower was terrific. Blue crab stacked with avocado and red peppers was a lovely presentation and tasted even better.
My server, Erica was quick with suggestions so I went with the herb roasted chicken sandwich with goat cheese and artichokes on a baguette. Delicious although I could only eat half of it as I was saving room for a bite of the coconut "baby" cake.
A baby cake? What was that, I wondered. Must be like a cupcake. Nope. Bigger than a cupcake smaller than a cake ,this "baby cake" would be perfect split 3 ways. The good news was that they wrapped the cake up for me so I shall eat cake for the next few days!
The serve wine, beer and some signature drinks. I went with my server's wine recco and it was perfect. Nothing better than sitting outside on a beautiful day, glass of wine in hand, people watching.
This is not a cheap place. My bill was $55 before tip (food was $35 and wine was $20) although I do have plenty of leftovers for another meal. But the great food, friendly service,and homey ambiance made it all worth it.
Arcadia Farms is the kind of place I look for in every city I travel to. Most of the time I don't find it. But today . . .thanks to a friend's recommendation, I did.
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