“There’s nothing quite like The Ra Ra Room in Phoenix,” said general manager Jared LoPriore. “We are focused on amazing service from the moment members pull up curbside and enter the Gatsby-era dining room.” The Ra Ra Room brings elements of Major Food Group concepts to Phoenix. One of the most popular dishes is the spicy rigatoni from their Carbone restaurant, which has locations in New York City, Dallas, Miami, Las Vegas and Hong Kong. The menu showcases a raw bar with caviar toast, oysters and yellowtail ceviche, and appetizers including crab cakes and Wagyu beef tartare. Entrées include a dry-aged tomahawk, veal parmesan and grilled branzino. The dessert menu features beignets with dipping sauces, chocolate fudge cake with coconut whipped cream and ice cream sundae service. Dining at The Ra Ra Room requires membership, and members can bring guests to experience the restaurant. (A membership for two individuals is priced at $15,000 annually.) “Membership allows us to provide an exclusive and familiar experience for our guests,” LoPriore said. “Servers get to know the members and what they like and want. In the time we’ve been open, great relationships are developing between guests and staff, and our membership is growing.” The Ra Ra Room is open every Thursday through Saturday, regardless of events, and during every Suns home game, select Mercury games and concerts. “In hospitality, you never miss an opportunity to impress your guests,” LoPriore said. “Even if they’ve been to the restaurant several times, there’s always something you can do to take the experience further.” For more information, visit therararoom.com . 54 | FRONTDOORS MAGAZINE 54 | FRONTDOORS MAGAZINE KITCHEN DOORS

WHAT HAPPENS when the Mediterranean meets the Southwest? At Feta Cowboy, the result is a flavorful fusion of brisket, birria, shawarma and spice — served up fast, fresh and affordably. Behind the concept is the team responsible for Pita Jungle, the beloved Arizona-based restaurant that’s been serving healthy Mediterranean fare since 1994. Founded by three ASU students, Pita Jungle helped redefine casual dining in the Valley — and now, with Feta Cowboy, they’re doing it again with a Southwestern twist. At Feta Cowboy, diners can build their own bowl, pita or burrito, or order signature menu items like a brisket kimchi bowl, chicken shawarma pita or spicy cauliflower burrito. “Just like Pita Jungle, everything at Feta Cowboy is super fresh and healthy,” said Bassel Osmani, co-founder of Pita Jungle and Feta Cowboy. “We offer a variety of protein and produce options, and make all of our own sauces from harissa to salsa roja. Our dishes are colorful and vibrant, featuring Mediterranean items like hummus and shawarma, as well as Southwestern items like brisket and birria.” Feta Cowboy is open daily for lunch and dinner and offers a welcoming dining room and spacious patio. “We offer ample seating, wine, beer and music so people can relax and enjoy their food.” Photos courtesy of Feta Cowboy Where the Mediterranean Meets the Wild West Feta Cowboy Rides into Tempe FRONTDOORS MAGAZINE | 55 FRONTDOORS MAGAZINE | 55