text: Caribbean Fusion Restaurant and Bar is a new and much needed offering in the Valley restaurant scene Caribbean food in an elegant full service setting that is reasonably priced and authentic nnThe menu is very smartly varied to include authentic staples including Jerk Pork or Chicken Fricasee Chicken Curry Goat and Red Snapper to name only a few The flavors were strong and the preparations true to traditional recipes with clean and elegant presentation using fresh quality ingredients For the less adventurous the salads and buildyourown pasta entree options were not afterthoughts but just as thoughtfully prepared Caribbean Fusion also has a full bar with several islandinspired cocktails on the list as well as a well rounded wine list and several fresh fruit nonalcoholic drinks to sample The only drawback keeping CF from getting stars from me is the lack of patties on the menu My dining companions caribbean food enthusiasts were soreley dissapointed but the waitress assured us that they would be featured on the menu soon nnThe atmosphere at Caribbean Fusion is very mellow the space is open and inviting and very relaxing The waitstaff was friendly and attentive although my visit was pm on a Sunday and we were the only guests nnAlthough the nondescript strip mall in South Scottsdale is not the most trendy location Caribbean Fusion is close to the Scottsdale Club scene and Tempes shopping and attractions as well Definitely stop in next time you are in the mood for something new and you will not be dissapointed CF is also open for lunch and has a late night menu featured for Friday and Saturday evenings as well