"Tucson-born Prep & Pastry’s sister restaurant in Scottsdale (near Fashion Square) sports a bright, sunlight-drenched, white-washed interior. A number of items on the menu pique curiosity: a dossant (a cross between donut and croissant), cast iron duck confit, chickpea scramble, and a daily French toast option. The shakshuka is a great choice as is the spin on the Monte Cristo, made with honey-roasted ham, Swiss cheese, and pineapple and jalapeño mascarpone inside herb brioche French toast. The Scottsdale location starts serving daily at 8 a.m." - Mcconnell Quinn, Jamie Killin