Heritage Kitchen + Cocktails has officially arrived at 10121 E. Bell Road, bringing a fresh, confident energy to North Scottsdale dining. Founded by veteran restaurateur Eric J. Greenwald with investor Mark Goldberg, the restaurant is led by award-winning Executive Chef Christopher Brugman, whose national experience is grounded in bold, approachable cooking.
Brugman’s résumé reads big: James Beard Taste America recognition, a Food & Wine feature, and a finalist run on Food Network’s Chopped. But at Heritage, the flex isn’t flash — it’s feel. The menu leans into food that’s generous, familiar, and deeply rooted in craft, drawing flavor inspiration from the coastal kitchens of Southern Italy and Spain while staying grounded in seasonality and local sourcing. Think ultra-fresh seafood, heritage meats, and produce that actually tastes like the moment.
The menu is built for grazing, sharing, and lingering. Small plates set the tone with aged beef tartare, Spanish octopus, mezze platters, and oysters served grilled or freshly shucked. Farmers market dishes spotlight heirloom tomatoes with burrata, Duncan Farms melons with crushed pistachio and melon vinaigrette, and roasted cauliflower finished with brown butter and Sardinian vinaigrette.
Wood-fired pizzas and pastas bring the heat, with standouts like lobster “fideo” paella with saffron, garlic, and lemon, Dungeness crab tortelloni, and rotating market-driven pizzas that keep things fresh. Entrées range from a Linz Heritage cowboy ribeye and Barolo-braised short rib to whole market fish and Two Wash Ranch half chicken. Desserts stay indulgent and classic — tiramisu, banana and Nutella tart, and passion fruit curd with coconut sorbet — the kind of finales that reward sticking around.
Behind the bar, Heritage teamed up with Mitch Lyons and Libby Lingua of Phoenix favorites Highball and Two Hands, and the result is a cocktail program that knows how to have fun without losing its footing. Twelve signature drinks span bright and refreshing to bold and layered, with a playful “Choose Your Own Adventure” option that lets guests customize select cocktails by spirit.
The space seals the deal. Warm wood tones, sleek accents, and a striking wine display create an atmosphere that feels polished but relaxed, while an expansive indoor-outdoor bar and 1,500-square-foot patio make Heritage an easy yes for everything from date nights to drawn-out group dinners.
Insider Takeaways
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Heritage Kitchen + Cocktails is now open at 10121 E. Bell Road, Unit 150, in North Scottsdale.
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Executive Chef Christopher Brugman brings James Beard Taste America recognition and national media acclaim.
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The menu pulls inspiration from Southern Italy and Spain, spotlighting ultra-fresh seafood, heritage meats, and seasonal local produce.
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The cocktail program was created by Mitch Lyons and Libby Lingua of Highball and Two Hands.
With its doors now open, Heritage Kitchen + Cocktails is staking its claim as a confident new North Scottsdale staple — equal parts craft, comfort, and conversation.
For more information, visit heritagekitchenandcocktails.com.
