Cala Scottsdale

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"Located at the bottom of the Senna House hotel, part of Hilton’s Curio Collection, Cala comes from chef Beau MacMillan and executive chef Clinton Lomayma. The modern vibe — plants dripping from the ceiling and soft macrame pieces on the walls — pairs well with the food, a take on coastal cuisines found around the Mediterranean. The wide-ranging menu caters well to groups sharing dishes and sipping drinks before heading out to cruise neighboring Old Town Scottsdale. Think charcuterie boards, whipped ricotta, and a sausage-and-peppers pizza with vodka sauce. But look beyond the basics to find a Peruvian scallop crudo with banana-mango aguachile and smoky chopped peanut sauce, harissa-glazed salmon, and tamarind braised lamb shank. The upbeat music and boisterous crowds on a Saturday evening are ideal to get things going." - Asonta Benetti