Scottsdale, AZ: A Food-Filled City That's Not Just For Snowbirds

Scottsdale, Arizona is often thought of as a resort destination with little more than golf courses and luxury properties, but there's a strong undercurrent of creativity in this Sonoran desert city that's fueling a diverse food scene. The same energy that brought Frank Lloyd Wright and Paolo Soleri is inspiring a vibrant cadre of chefs, artisans, and purveyors to use the bounty of the region to make some seriously good eats.

And the weather is perfect for a visit this time of year. I'm still daydreaming of the smell of orange blossoms in the warm desert breeze -- and the fantastic food from restaurants like Virtu and F &B.

Here are my top 10 spots for desert dining in and around Scottsdale on Gothamist Getaways.

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