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| Review: New Scottsdale bistro Méthode really charms (A-) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| By Crystal Petrocelli, Get Out | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| May 31, 2006 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Service: Our server's style matches the warm, European ambience of the restaurant perfectly. She is dressed in all black, speaks softly but is easily heard, floats to and from our table never disrupting conversation and is genuinely interested in how we like everything. Meal: The nicoise salad with preserved ahi tuna and green beans is petite and scrumptious. The salt kick from the seafood and olives pairs wonderfully with the olive oil and sweet crème fraîche, a heavy white cream often used in desserts. Both entrees are very good, but the wood oven roasted lobster — which is so tasty I don't even miss the butter dip — could have used more meat for the money ($27). The only other item on the plate is a room-temperature, unpleasant pile of semi-spicy rice. On the other hand, the osso bucco is a phenomenal deal. It's a huge veal shank with a tiny fork stuck in the bone for marrow lovers with a nice portion of creamy, garlic risotto and delicious veggies. For dessert, we try the white chocolate and blueberry frozen soufflé with lavender cookies and ginger spice crème brûlée with biscotti. The soufflé is so good we devour it before taking one bite of brûlée, which, it turns out, is also awesome. Scene: Low lighting, big candles, vintage Euro advertising posters and an open but quiet kitchen. Intimate and relaxing. Bathroom: Nice touch with the washcloths as hand towels, but ditch the Asian theme. And make it more obvious which door is which. Tab for two: $100 with tip and tax for salad ($6), nicoise ($11), osso bucco ($22), lobster ($27), blueberry souffle ($6) and crème brûlée ($6). If work weren't buying: If I could dine at this bistro once a week, I would. Scorecard Food: A- Service: A Scene: B+ Bathroom: B+ Overall: A- Méthode Bistro 6204 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale (480) 998-8220 Major cross streets: Scottsdale Road and McDonald Drive Hours: 5 to 10 p.m. daily Booze: Full bar Kid friendly: No Contact Crystal Petrocelli by email, or phone (480) 898-5681 |
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John
Can't say I ever even made it to the bathroom, but in my time on this planet, just shy of 37 years, I've never had a dining experience such as this. Maybe I'm just living a deprived life, but Chef Matt's concoctions are divine. No joke, the man is a genius, and a gracious host. I'll be heading to Méthode whenever possible. Suggest removal of this commentJuly 10, 2006
Christine
I can't agree more with these reviews. I went on a Tuesday night with my husband and we were very impressed. Excellent selection of food, great variety, 1st prize in the Valley for the eclectic menu. It is not your typical "Scottsdale menu". We have been to some very fancy and sophisticated restaurants in the area, and Methode is so different and unique and the food is excellent. Coming from a French couple, and from a pretty good cook (myself) it is a true compliment. Beyond the delightful food, the atmosphere was nice, not too ridiculously fancy, not too bistro like. Our server was very pleasant and knowledgeable. We will definitively go back to this restaurant. Did I mention that the prices are below average for this quality of food?!Congratulations to the chef and to the whole team! Suggest removal of this comment
September 22, 2006
Cara
AWESOME all around, we agree!! Everything was terrific, and we eat at a lot of wonderful places. This was definitely in our Top 5! Suggest removal of this commentJuly 8, 2007