This new addition to the Scottsdale Quarter is both refreshing and familiar. As a native east coaster who has spent a lot of time traveling - and who also loves the west coast lifestyle - BKB feels both at-home and interesting at the same time.
The decor is top notch. Simply complex, elegantly industrial, and familiarly extraordinary. The food is equally complex, yet simply delicious. I have yet to have a bad meal here...and I've had several. Breakfast is wide-ranging and interesting, yet doesn't depart so far from the norm that one cannot find comfort food elements within nearly every dish. Brunch options are equally fascinating, yet accessible. And a full-service bar - complete with citrus juicer - offers everything from mimosas to mules. The eggs benedict options are particularly tasty and somewhat creative. For those on gluten-free/sensitive diets, substitute the cauliflower cakes (these are outstanding) for the english muffin.
The staff, like the restaurant, are new. There are definitely some hiccups in service as this newbie comes into its own. Management seems to be attentive to these needs and accommodates any missteps with complimentary offerings. Paige behind the bar is a genuine rockstar. If you happen to be there when she's working, you'll be in very good hands. (Just don't knock Wisconsin too hard, or she might be ready to rumble!)
BKB has quickly become a favorite spot in this neck of the woods and should be for a long time to come.