NoRTH
Review of NoRTH in Scottsdale
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NoRTH - What I Liked
- Everything we ordered was delicious
- Reasonable prices
- Dining al fresco at Kierland Commons
NoRTH - Be Aware
- Difficult to park closeby
- Dining room has cold, industrial feel
 Smoked Turkey Sandwich at NoRTH © Judy Hedding |
NoRTH - The Mood
NoRTH wasn't really what I expected. I was prepared for a place
that was a bit stodgier, maybe even snooty. It wasn't. While it is
technically a chain, and part of the Fox Restaurants Concepts family,
it doesn't have a formula feel to it. The web site says that it has a
sexy atmosphere. I'm not sure about that. With metal chairs and deliberately
displayed duct work, I'll buy the "loft" description.
NoRTH - The Damages
Lunch sandwiches and pizzas range in price from $8 to $13. A nicely
sized lunch salad will cost you between $11 and $13, and a lunch
entree is in the $11 to $16 range. A nice selection of wines by the
glass at prices from $6 to $22 is available. The dinner menu prices
are likewise manageable, with a nice assortment of pizzas, pastas and
main dishes that won't require too high a credit limit.
My Review of NoRTH
We stopped for lunch at the Kierland location. The prices were unexpectedly reasonable for North Scottsdale. In the dining room and outside we saw ladies with babies in strollers, families taking a break from shopping, couples and a business lunch or two. We ate in what we later discovered was the bar, next door to a packed main dining room.
 Chicken Lasagna at NoRTH © Judy Hedding |
We tried four different lunch items: Smoked Turkey & Provolone Cheese sandwich ($9), "Not Your Typical" Chicken Lasagna ($13), Flattened Chicken sandwich with Sautéed Spinach and Melted Smoked Provolone ($10) and the Turkey Chopped Salad with Avocado, Golden Raisins, Almonds & Feta ($12). I can't tell you which of the four we liked the best -- they were all wonderful. I even loved the side salad that came with the sandwiches, a pasta/vegetable combination that had just the right texture and flavor.
We didn't try the pizza at NoRTH, but we will next time, because
the ones we saw being delivered to tables around us looked
scrumptious. If you are looking for a casual, fresh tasting dining
experience, I can highly recommend NoRTH.
Where to Find NoRTH:
20004 North 67th Avenue #500
Glendale, AZ 85308
623-537-4500
15024 North Scottsdale Road, #160
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
480-948-2055
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Date of review: March 2009.
All dates, times, prices and offerings are subject to change without notice.
