Holy yum! Even though I just spent a day at the spa enlightening myself and committing to a healthy lifestyle, I caved when my husband threw out the idea of the Grind for dinner. There's always tomorrow!
The Grind is located in a strip mall off of 40th and Camelback, and is pretty easy to miss. So keep your eyes peeled! When we entered, we felt very comfortable in the space that was modern enough to attract the Scottsdale crowd, but welcoming enough to have that "Cheers" type feel. The bar is definitely the focal point of the restaurant, as it takes up a majority of the space in the front. While I didn't get a drink this time around, they had numerous classic cocktails on their menu that few restaurants advertise-- the Manhattan, the Moscow Mule, the Ramos Gin Fizz. That was enough to intrigue me.
After perusing the menu, it was a pretty easy decision. I ordered the Sweet and Spicy Burger with candied jalapenos, fried ratatouille, and watercress, while my husband ordered the Peppercorn Crust Burger with charred onions, and matchstick fries. First off, the burgers are HUGE! Come with an appetite and room in your stomach. You'll need it!
Second, while very different in flavor, both burgers had the same texture to them, which seems to be a common theme judging by the ingredients of other items on their menu. I'm normally not very adventurous when it comes to burgers, but man was I surprised with how much I enjoyed this one. If you like a kick to your meals, this definitely deserves a try. The candied jalepenos were a really nice touch, and the meat was cooked a perfect medium rare and super juicy.
We also ordered a side of the Herbed "home style" fries to accompany the burgers, but they were nothing special. I'd try a different side next time we visited, and yes, we will be back!