Enjoy Cool Patios for Restaurant Week

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When I went to Blanco Tacos and Tequila yesterday, I realized it was the first day of Arizona Restaurant Week.  Of the 200 valley restaurants (and many in Tucson) participating, sixty-two are in Scottsdale.  For $30, you can enjoy a prix-fixe menu including appetizer, entree and dessert.  At Blanco's, and many other restaurants, the $30 is for two people.  It is a fancy food happy hour all week!!!  What a great way to try something new, especially some of Scottsdale's more expensive restaurants.  The weather this week will be perfect for al fresco dining.  In addition to Blanco, Fox Restaurant Concepts has North and The Greene House at Kierland, Olive and Ivy and Culinary Dropout at the Waterfront, and True Food Kitchen at Scottsdale Quarter.  Check out all participating restaurants and deals at:  AZ Restaurant Week 2012