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| - As a bar, AZ88 is prolly the most stylish, relaxing, and just plain beautiful location I've been to in six years of dining out in the Valley. On a Sunday afternoon, the glass walls overlooking the Scottsdale Civic Center Park can almost bring tears of joy to my eyes, it's that gorgeous. The overall concept is spectacular (OMG! The bathrooms are art installations!). And the drinks are extraordinarily well conceived and delicious. Waiters are magnificent, and magnificent to look at. But boy do they need to rework their kitchen. I've been here four times, and the food, while generous, just isn't that great. It's heavy, over sauced and seasoned, and just not that much variety. Rethink the menu and manage the quality of the kitchen product, and this place is perfect. As is, just go for a great night of style, terrific cocktails and hanging out.
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