ZuZu

I LOVE ZUZU & the Hotel Valley Ho!  It seriously feels like a step back in time - to the 70s (or what I would imagine the 70's would be like) every time I come here. I brought my best friend from out of town here for brunch and we had a great experience. First off- we were sat at a comfy booth inside and given water. The server took our drink order (mimosas) and came back with OUT OF THIS WORLD chocolate chip scones! They were delicious and we ate every crumb. My friend ordered the eggs benedict and I got the red velvet waffle. I tried her eggs benedict and it was awesome. My waffle was good- just a bit of a sugar overload since we had had the scones. I can't wait to go back to ZUZU!!!

Love the ZuZu.  Everything from the atmosphere to the food.  Not to mention their awesome happy hour -- pretty sure it goes until 7 pm, which is longer than most in Scottsdale.  

My fiance and I live down the street from ZuZu, but never tried it out for the longest time as it's connected to the Valley Ho Hotel and semi-hidden.  I wish we would have tried it sooner to know what we were missing.  They have something for everyone whether you want a fun cocktail, an appetizer or a full meal.  We always eat in the bar area - it has a great retro vibe with funky chairs and fun wall decor.  I'm a fan of their bramble (gin + lemon & blackberry) and the sangria.  At happy hour, their drinks are only $5.  As for food, I love their seasoned fries, I believe they have some sort of garlic powder on them, and they are served with a delicious chipotle aioli.  Very difficult to stop eating the fries once you start.  I also loove the chicken quesadilla, which comes stuffed with mango and jalapenos + sides of sour cream, guac & salsa - amazing combination!  The burger is also pretty killer.  Be sure to get the one with bacon and BBQ sauce, it's finger-licking good.  

My fiance and I have only had dinner at the ZuZu once, we tend to keep it as a happy hour spot.  If you're looking for a fun place to start your evening, or to unwind after work, check out Cafe ZuZu!  

PS - Wine Wednesdays are also a great hit for HH.  The first time my fiance and I ever visited ZuZu was on a Wednesday, and they were serving Silver Oak for only $5 a glass.  If you know anything about wine, you know that Silver Oak is a very nice wine, sold at Costco for at least $75 a bottle, or upwards of $150 a bottle at a restaurant.  $5 a glass at ZuZu was insane and probably what started our love affair with the joint.

HH: Good drinks but food options were so-so
Breakfast:  The food was ok, waitress was confused with our request to substitute pork with chicken...