starry, starry meal - View this location on map pay attention on your way to the star spangled tavern ( 480-419-8729; www.starspangledtavern.us), the newest offering from the restaurateurs who created the tiny but popular restaurant row in downtown scottsdale. the shopping development where this americana-themed restaurant sits in dc ranch, an upscale (yes, golf) community in north scottsdale, can be easy to miss in the dark. once there, sit under the open sky on the patio and order a flight of wines, like the john wayne (an array of wines from california, $24), or cold apple cider served in a mason jar ($3). try the crabby fried green tomatoes ($13), queen creek pork chop with creamed corn pudding ($25) and the warm apple and cranberry crisp with brown sugar ice cream ($9). next door is the baroque luxe lounge, for those who love champagne, but the scene is a bit snoozy. NYT 20751 north pima road, Scottsdale, AZ Restaurant

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