Cala Scottsdale

"That friend who always knows the trendiest spots will find any excuse to celebrate something—anything—at Cala. There’s a party brunch atmosphere with matcha sours and flaming saganaki that will torch any eyebrows that get too close. But it’s also one of the best things on the menu, so it’s worth the fire hazard. Waiters deliver sparkler-topped drinks like rush hour traffic while DJ sets thump in the background on the open-air misted patio. After enjoying the Mediterranean mezze platter and a couple of cucumber vodka cocktails, you’ll have the courage to play tipsy Marco Polo at the Senna House rooftop pool." - Lauren Topor

"Cala might look like just another trendy hot spot, but in reality, it’s much more than that with a simple-yet-delicious menu imagined by Arizona culinary icon Beau Macmillan. Sip the aptly named Mez-Cala made with mezcal, green chili vodka, lime juice, prickly pear, and ginger topped with aquafaba (chickpea liquid foam), while snacking on a pizza for the ultimate casual dinner or light lunch. Plus, its aesthetic dining room and patio make it the perfect backdrop for photos." - jamiekillin

"Your “It Girl” friend who’s serious about making TikToks will find some mild milestone to celebrate at Cala. There’s a party brunch atmosphere with comically oversized espresso martinis and flaming saganaki that will torch any eyebrows that get too close. But it’s also one of the best things on the menu, so it’s worth the fire hazard. Waiters deliver sparkler-topped drinks like rush hour traffic while DJ sets thump in the background on the open-air misted patio. After enjoying the Mediterranean mezze platter and a couple of cucumber vodka cocktails, you’ll have the courage to play tipsy Marco Polo at the Senna House rooftop pool. " - lauren topor

"Situated at the bottom of The Senna House hotel, part of Hilton’s Curio Collection, Cala is the collaborative brainchild of local celebrity Chef Beau MacMillan and Executive Chef Peter McQuaid. With dozens of plants hanging off the ceiling and soft macrame pieces on the walls, the modern vibe pairs beautifully with the Mediterranean-influenced cuisine. Dive into the Peruvian scallop crudo that effortlessly mixes juicy passionfruit with smoky chopped peanut sauce before ordering the harissa-glazed salmon with a sweet and creamy corn puree." - Asonta Benetti