Speed into these Valley restaurants during Barrett Jackson week

The annual Barrett Jackson car auction is just around the corner on January 23rd through January 31st and you’re likely to work up a serious appetite while perusing all of the luxury vehicles at the auction. If you are looking for someplace fun and exciting near the venue, these restaurants and bars are a short and speedy trip away from the Barrett Jackson Auction at West World of Scottsdale for any pre-or-post auction eats. Here are a few restaurants and bars that will ignite the ignition for a week of the most luxurious, classic whips in Scottsdale.

Vivo! Ristorante
Since 1977, Executive Chef Tomaso Maggiore has been a Phoenix culinary legend with his Italian restaurant concepts. His latest culinary endeavor, Vivo! Ristorante recently debuted a new lunch menu. From healthy to hearty, Chef Tomaso Maggiore’s menus include salads, sandwiches, and signature pastas and specialties for any outing or occasion.

The restaurant’s new lunch hours are Monday through Friday, from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm. Happy hour is from 4 to 6:30pm and dinner hours are from 5 to 10:30pm, Vivo! Ristorante is located at The Marketplace on 6560 N. Scottsdale Road and can be reached at 480.699.9081 for reservations.

The Hash Kitchen
 Scottsdale’s most creative breakfast and bar destination will offer its usual savory and sweet brunch favorites like the signature Herb Fried Chicken Hash ($12) and the “Ferrari” Red Velvet Pancakes ($9). To really get the engine rolling on the festivities, their “DIY” Bloody Mary Bar includes over 50 premium toppings from mini grilled cheese sliders to crispy egg rolls. Live weekend entertainment will include a DJ and The Hash Kitchen will be open from 7am to 3pm. The restaurant and bar is located just a short, 12-minute joy ride down the AZ-101 at 8777 N. Scottsdale Road at The Shops at Gainey Village and can be reached at 480.947.3214 for more information.

Photo by Debby Wolvos

Hogs n’ Hops BBQ
For those barbecue, bourbon, and car aficionados, Hogs N’ Hops will serve up a variety of traditional southern favorites like the Louisiana Hot Link Sandwich ($12) house stuffed and smoked with hot links, caramelized onion and peppers, provolone cheese and Louisiana Hot Sauce along with classic BBQ sides like macaroni salad and sweet potato fries. Hogs N’ Hops is the perfect way to end a day of high steakauctioning. Hogs N’ Hops is located on 8777 N. Scottsdale Road and can be reached at 480.947.3180 for more information.

The price is just right for these dining options, ensuring that you have a little cash left in your pocket to pick up that perfect ride at the auction! What are your can’t miss spots near Barrett Jackson?

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