In the Valley, spring doesn’t arrive quietly. It spills onto patios, stretches out over long lunches, and lingers into evenings that seem to start a little earlier and end a little later. For Kaufman Hospitality, the shift is less about reinvention and more about refinement, a seasonal recalibration across its restaurants that invites guests to settle in, stay awhile, and savor what’s in front of them.
This season, the local restaurant group introduces a lineup of new menus, returning favorites, and limited-time experiences that reflect its core philosophy: thoughtful food, distinct atmosphere, and a sense that every visit should feel like time well spent.
“Spring just brings a different kind of energy,” says Tom Kaufman, founder of Kaufman Hospitality. “People are out more, meeting up and lingering a little longer. Whether it’s lunch, brunch, or drinks, we want to give them a reason to come in and enjoy it.”
Across the portfolio, each concept offers its own expression of the season.
CHoP Chandler
2040 S. Alma School Road, Chandler, AZ 85286
chopchandler.com
At CHoP Chandler, Easter Sunday unfolds as a steakhouse reimagined for the occasion. The prix fixe brunch, offered from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at $65 per person, moves with ease between indulgence and familiarity, giving guests the freedom to build their own experience across a menu that feels both expansive and precise. Starters such as oysters, burrata, and bang shrimp set the tone, followed by composed salads layered with seasonal detail. From there, the menu opens up. Wood-fired signatures like filet mignon and garlic-crusted lamb chops share space with braised short rib and CHoP’s signature meatloaf, while brunch-forward dishes such as lobster eggs Benedict, feta spinach frittata, and avocado toast bring a lighter counterpoint. Sides arrive with intention, desserts with a sense of occasion. The result is a meal that feels celebratory without ever losing its footing.
Tomu San Sushi
20751 N. Pima Road, Suite 120, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
tomusansushi.com
At Tomu San, lunch becomes something closer to a ritual. The newly introduced bento box offerings are composed with care and clarity, each one arriving as a complete experience rather than a quick pause in the day. A lobster California roll, house salad, and miso soup anchor the meal, while guests choose from options that range from crisp chicken katsu and tempura shrimp to wagyu beef bibimbap, teriyaki grilled salmon, veggie tempura, or deeply savory wagyu garlic noodles. It is structured, balanced, and quietly indulgent, a midday offering that invites guests to slow down without asking them to.
Elvira’s at DC Ranch
20751 N. Pima Road, Suite 120, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
elvirasdcranch.com
At Elvira’s, happy hour leans into color, texture, and a sense of ease. Two new cocktails anchor the menu, each priced at $10 and built to feel both playful and precise. The Seduction layers tequila with strawberry, cucumber, lime, serrano, and prosecco, while the Pomegranate Lemon Drop balances vodka, citrus, and pomegranate into something bright and quietly complex. Alongside them, tacos arrive in a range of styles, from shredded chicken and wagyu short rib to crispy halibut and grilled shrimp, each priced between $3 and $5 and designed for sharing. The ahi tartare, long a guest favorite, remains a constant, grounding the experience in something familiar.
The Living Room and The Peacock
20751 N. Pima Road, Suite 120, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
livingroomwinebar.com and peacockdcranch.com
At The Living Room, the season is less about change and more about momentum. The room hums from afternoon into evening, anchored by a wine program that now includes Veuve Clicquot and Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve offered by the glass, an invitation to elevate the everyday without overthinking it. It is a space built for gathering, where time stretches easily and the line between casual and occasion begins to blur.
Just beyond, The Peacock offers a quiet departure. Hidden behind a bookshelf and lit in soft, deliberate tones, the speakeasy trades brightness for intimacy. Cocktails, with updates on the horizon, are crafted with the same attention to detail that defines the space itself. It is a shift in pace, a place to settle in, lean closer, and let the rest of the evening unfold.
From sushi counters to steakhouse grills, Kaufman Hospitality’s spring lineup reflects a broader point of view: that dining should feel considered but never complicated, elevated but always inviting. “Our goal has always been simple,” Kaufman adds. “Create places people want to return to and give them a reason to come back again and again.”
For more information, menus, and reservations, visit kaufmanhospitality.com/our-restaurants.
