text: We came here during a recent trip to Scottsdale It was a close call between this something new and Element where we had been before and loved We chose to do something new The entrance was dark and masculine The interior was masculine too except not as dark as it needed to be You know that really high lighting that makes the room bright an unromantic yet is so high is kind of blinds you from really seeing the things that are right in front of you That is the lighting here I am kind of a lighting fanatic but I believe a dining experience should be pleasant to ALL the senses I noticed the tables on the patio which looked like a better choice for ambiencennOur meal started with the amuse bouche of a french fry trio w different dipping sauces I loves this nonpretentious approach Light hearted and fun We split a caesar salad which was perfect on the portion size I had a Kobe filet and it was amazingly tender I thought it could have used a little more seasoning More then the steak I was really impressed with the mashed potatoes which were the best I ever had You could certainly taste the butter and cream but there was a textural thing going on that I could not quite figure out Almost like the potato was riced then pureed with cream Anyway I have never been so sad to leave something unfinishedbut we were really fullnnService was just OK Several times I poured my own wine which is kind of a bummer The restaurant was pretty empty at that point so I guess our waiter was done We left without anyone acknowledging us