Staff picks
What’s Cracking Good — Staff meals
I remember visiting Pizzeria Bianco back when it was located at Town & Country Mall.
The spot is now a destination for spandex gym rats, but back then, my not-yet-husband and I would visit, dine, watch Chris Bianco’s pizza artistry, and feel like we’d uncovered something cool (obviously).
On one late-ish night visit, the employees pushed a bunch of tables together and gathered around. Soon after, Chris brought out a platter heaped with amazing-looking pasta — everyone dug in.
We felt like we were viewing some secret restaurant rite: the staff meal.
Now, however, the staff meal has come to mean something a little different. The new staff meal is for everyone — and consists of one or more late-night specials: often comfort food, but with a gourmet twist, like Sonoran hot dogs or pork tacos.
A few Scottsdale restaurants have started introducing these special after-10 p.m. offerings:
Petite Maison
Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from 10 p.m., the chef offers one or two special items — usually between $8 and $12 each. Items range from last week’s poutine (aka gourmet-y cheese fries) to soft-shell crab sliders. Follow them on Twitter to get the menu item of the day.
FnB
Friday and Saturday nights this new hot spot is open ’til midnight where — can eat $10 chilaquiles, $3 chips and salsa and other nightly specials. Note: FnB closes for summer vacation from July 26 – August 16.
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