French

Why travel to Scottsdale [1] to have French food? Well, taste the onion soup at Zinc Bistro (15034 N. Scottsdale Rd., 480/603-0922, www.zincbistroaz.com [2], 11 a.m.–10 p.m. daily, $15–30) and we’ll talk. The Kierland Commons restaurant feels like a Parisian neighborhood favorite, right down to the mosaic floor, red leather banquettes, mirrored walls, and 25-foot zinc bar. Grab a sidewalk table if you’re up for a little people-watching, or head for the candle-lit garden patio if you’d like a more romantic setting to enjoy your bordeaux and braised lamb shank.