In this Dining on a Dime, Julie and the new DOD-Girl, Emily, try to have an elegant French style lunch at Zinc Bistro in Scottsdale for under $30.
Our expectations were high after all we had heard and Zinc definitely delivered. We ordered the Cheese platter which might not sound like much, but believe us, it was. You get to pick three different cheeses from a list which changes daily; we went with the Ewephoria Gooda (sheep’s milk, smooth, sweet, and nutty from Holland), the Clarissa (goat cheese, semi soft pate from Sardinia, Italy), and the Idiazabal, El Pastor Vasco (ewe’s milk, hard, from Basque Country, Spain).
A cheese list can be intimidating to the average diner but don’t worry the waiters are more than willing to suggest their favorites. The cheese platter also came with sliced apple, grapes, walnuts, marinated olives, and an assortment of sliced bread and crackers, all items that pair well with cheese and wine. Not only did we enjoy the cheese thoroughly, but everything on the platter was Amazing. The olives were soaking in garlic and olive oil and they were to die for. Julie had a glass of the house white wine and Emily enjoyed the house red wine which both paired well with the cuisine.
The service at Zinc is great and our waiter was very friendly and helpful. We got to know our waiter Frankie a little bit as well and since he’s Italian and Greek, Julie felt right at home!
Zinc is the type of place that when you return, you feel a sense of comfort that the cuisine will always be exceptional, the staff will take care of you, and you’ll get the whole European dining experience!
We’d have to say that this Dining on a Dime was a success and even though we were over budget by a few pennies it was worth it for what felt like a mini-vacation
Location:
15034 N Scottsdale Rd # 140
Scottsdale, AZ 85254-8140
(480) 603-0922
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