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| - First review for AZ88, however, by far not my first time there nor my last. So let me tell you some History. In the 1950's Elsa Kopp founded Kopp's Custard Stand in Milwaukee, WI after her husband Karl Kopp developed Parkinson's. By the 1960's it was a popular Milwaukee staple. Elsa's son Karl Kopp is now the owner of Kopp's as well as Elsa's on the Park, located in downtown Milwaukee across the street from Cathedral Square Park, Bar 89 in SoHo NYC (which unfortunately is now closed) and AZ88, Scottsdale, AZ. AZ88 is named after the State of residence and the year it was opened. AZ88 as well as the other two restaurants are knew for the somewhat avant garde art work installations in the mostly white walled interiors. They all have similar menus and offer similar pricing and upscale cocktails. They are all similar styles with a bar on onside of the restaurant with high ceilings, white washed walls and contemporary furniture. I have only been to Elsa's On The Park a couple of times but it was the least pretentious. You will more likely spot a celeb or well know locals at AZ88. AZ88 and Bar 89 are both frequented by the gay community. One New York restaurant review described Bar 89, palatial as a Grecian Bathhouse with unisex stalls. You will find AZ88 has a his, a hers and a his/hers restroom. DJ music from above and floor to ceiling windows that also over look a park at the Scottsdale Civic Plaza.
Just go for cocktails or sit and eat inside or on the patio. It can get busy nights and weekends, they do not take reservations. Of course I love the AZ88 chicken sandwich with waffle cut fries and fruit, the AZ88 Chicken salad and the Tuna Nicoise salad. Actually all the sandwiches are good. The martinis are excellent. They have a wide range of liquor and offer a variety of top shelf. So, if you prefer a Johnny Walker Blue or the high end Louis XIII de Remy Martin Cognac (they do have a bottle, I was there few days ago) you will not be disappointed. Or just get a Grey Goose Martini dry and up, I promise they don't use vermouth unless you ask for it.
If you want to beat the crowds and avoid the pushing and shoving at the bar go during the afternoon on a Sunday.
Also if you get a chance stop into a Kopp's
https://www.kopps.com
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