76 | FRONTDOORS MAGAZINE Pinyon Coastal Mediterranean O L D TOW N S C OT T S DA L E Pinyon opened in Old Town Scottsdale in October 2025. “Pinyon is located right on the Civic Center Park, which gives it such a great feeling,” said general manager Jessica Rotner. “It’s the kind of place where you just want to enjoy the moment, listening to the birds chirping with our fountain flowing in the background. Our guests tell us it reminds them of traveling, like finding a great café while wandering through a coastal town.” The menu features Mediterranean flavors, including pita, hummus and dips, crudo, saffron risotto, and grilled steak and seafood, alongside craft cocktails and a selection of spritzes. pinyonrestaurant.com Glenrosa T E M P E Opened in spring 2025 at Grass Clippings Rolling Hills in Tempe, Glenrosa offers Sonoran live-fire cooking and extensive outdoor space. “Our patio was designed to feel like the heart of the Glenrosa experience,” said Jake Hoselton, co-founder of Grass Clippings. “It blends indoor and outdoor dining with firepits, group seating and uninterrupted views of the Papago Buttes. The architecture and design draw from Sonoran and Southwestern influences, creating a space that feels relaxed, warm and connected to the landscape.” Glenrosa’s signature live-fire menu includes tacos dorados with Chile Colorado beef, Tijuana caesar salad with chorizo breadcrumbs and Manchego cheese, and wood-fired steak and seafood, as well as family-style platters. Cocktails feature fresh-squeezed juices, with a curated selection of tequila, mezcal, wine and beer. glenrosarestaurant.com KITCHEN DOORS

FRONTDOORS MAGAZINE | 77 Buck & Rider G I L B E RT With three Valley locations, Buck & Rider is known for its fresh seafood and lively ambiance. The Gilbert restaurant is at Agritopia. “We have our own bar outside so it has its own vibe — cozy in the winter with the fireplace and heaters, and cool in the summer with misters,” said Nikki West, director of operations for Hi Noon Hospitality, which operates Buck & Rider. “People love being outside without giving up the energy from inside. The patio is where people want to be, a fun spot to grab oysters and a cocktail and settle in with friends.” Menu highlights include a raw bar, seafood towers, Dungeness crab wedge salad, shrimp scampi risotto, brunch offerings and a selection of cocktails. buckandrider.com Postino P E O R I A A Valley favorite with several locations, Postino opened in Peoria in early 2025, with a patio overlooking the Peoria Sports Complex spring training facility. “Like any Postino, the Peoria patio blends the indoor and outdoor ambiance,” said Lauren Bailey, CEO and co-founder of Postino. “Our patio offers an open-air escape wrapped in vibrant greenery and that unmistakable laid-back energy. It’s shaded from the sun, cozy and intentionally designed, giving you room to settle in and make it yours while still staying connected to the buzz, warmth and effortless charm people expect from Postino.” Postino classics include mimosas and avocado toast for brunch, signature bruschetta boards and a curated selection of wine and cocktails. “The espresso martini is a guest favorite at our Peoria location,” Bailey said. postinowinecafe.com