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what is
west scottsdale

it's not a restaurant guide.
it's not a tourist trap.
it's scottsdale for people
who actually get it.

every thursday, I tell you exactly where scottsdale's actually heading. it could be the patio that's about to be a two-week wait, or the place that quietly stopped earning all the hype in the area. sometimes it's a recommendation, sometimes it's a hot take, and sometimes it's just me questioning out loud why people are still going to maple & ash. and you're crazy if you do so.

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Kory

who is kory.

Kory.

three-year optima resident.
four shots of espresso on ice.
frequent montauk visitor.
creator of west scottsdale.
not a food reviewer.
still doesn't understand where paradise valley starts.
Kory
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From Kory's desk.

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West Scottsdale No. 12
Jun. 4, 2026

grow up if you still go to Maple & Ash

i said what i said. a sauce for a dish is $18, and the food doesn't justify it anymore. there are too many better spots in Scottsdale. here's where you should actually be going.

West Scottsdale No. 08
Jun. 4, 2026

the 5 rooftops i'd send my friends to

everybody asks where the vibes are. they're always better on a roof. here are the top 5 rooftops in Scottsdale i'd actually send my friends to. not the ones on every list.

West Scottsdale No. 03
Jun. 4, 2026

the Vortex is dying

nobody goes to the Vortex anymore. Scottsdale is changing, and so is the way people want to spend their nights. here's why i'd rather have a nice cocktail at Montauk and be home before midnight.

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every thursday: what's worth your time, what's overrated, what's quietly changing, and what the whole city will be talking about next weekend. you'll just... already know.

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west scottsdale — from kory's desk