BRUNCH ABOUT TOWN Sweet and savory options across the Valley “Phoenix is a brunch town for many reasons, especially the weather,” said Robert Bogart, chef and owner of Oak on Camelback, formerly St. Francis. “Brunch is more than a meal. It’s a social event and a way to relax and unwind.” Check out these local favorites. IN PHOENIX Oak on Camelback Oak on Camelback offers a robust brunch menu with sweet, savory and spicy options. Fan favorites include lox pizza, mascarpone-stuffed French toast, and chicken and waffles. “Oak on Camelback features a variety of globally inspired dishes, including some of the St. Francis menu favorites. We put a lot of love into crafting each dish with elevated but familiar flavors that are comforting and delicious,” Bogart said. oakoncamelback.com Buck & Rider For seafood lovers, Buck & Rider in Arcadia offers sushi, crab cake benedict, tempura lobster with a serrano cheddar waffle, shrimp and grits, and citrus-cured salmon toast. Other brunch favorites include beignets, vegetable hash and cold brew cocktails. buckandrider.com IN OLD TOWN SCOTTSDALE Maple & Ash For those looking for a high-energy brunch experience and upscale cuisine, head to Maple & Ash. “Not only is the food spread decadent, but the atmosphere elevates the experience with candelabras, a DJ, bottomless mimosas and a celebratory atmosphere,” said marketing manager Rudé van Eck. “Our Alaskan king crab eggs benedict is a guest favorite, and you can’t pass up our famous espresso martini. Our fire-roasted seafood tower, a collection of seafood roasted in the hearth and finished with garlic butter and chili oil, is what we are known for, so we made sure to bring that to the brunch menu.” mapleandash.com KITCHEN DOORS { let’s eat } Photo courtesy of Oak on Camelback Photo courtesy of Maple & Ash MAR/APR 2022 | 74 | FRONTDOORS MEDIA

Virtu For a relaxing brunch with attentive service in a tranquil setting, Virtu offers sweet breakfast items, including a Nutella crepe and lemon ricotta semolina pancakes, as well as savory dishes such as Chef Gio Osso’s famous octopus with chile butter, mascarpone polenta with pork ragu, and a tomahawk ribeye. virtuhonestcraft.com IN NORTH SCOTTSDALE Volanti Volanti offers craft cocktails, delicious food and great views of the Scottsdale Airport. Popular brunch items include bottomless mimosas, lobster avocado toast and chilaquiles. “Volanti offers a fun and relaxing atmosphere with an elevated menu featuring classic American dishes as well as world favorites. No matter where you’re coming from or what you are celebrating, we have everything for the perfect brunch,” said manager Alec Maza. volantiscottsdale.com OEB Breakfast Co. Open daily for breakfast and lunch, Canada-based OEB Breakfast Co. offers a creative spin on breakfast classics. Favorites include the lobster and shrimp crepe, gnocchi breakfast carbonara and the restaurant’s selection of poutines, including the Gold Digga with poached eggs, duck fat fried herb potatoes, cheese curds, roast pork and black truffles. eatoeb.com Photo courtesy of Volanti THE WORKING POOR IN CENTRAL PHOENIX MAY BE LESS VULNERABLE THAN BEFORE. NourishPHX serves more than 20,000 families each year by alleviating immediate hunger, clothing, and toiletry needs. And now, as NourishPHX, we go beyond the pantry by providing education and employment resources, too. Please help us help the individuals and families who depend on us to meet their basic needs because they matter. Charitable Tax Credit Eligible ($800 Married, $400 Single) Your time matters. Your money matters. You matter. Gifts by mail: P.O. Box 2225 Phoenix, AZ 85002 Gifts online: NourishPHX.org QCO Code: 20385 Tax ID: 86-0401223