TRAVEL THERE: IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE A WINE BAR
In my humble opinion, if an establishment advertises itself as a wine bar, then wine should be the main attraction. In fact, I sort of expect to be able to get a wine flight. That not the kind of wine bar Positano is. Our food was quite good and the service was great, but wine bar? Nah!
Keirland Commons is Hopping
Remember a few days ago when we went to the Anticus Grand Re-Opening and had dinner at NORTH. Well, that’s when we figured out that Keirland Commons was the center of nightlife in Scottsdale. After our golf game we checked out a few of the other entertainment areas in the same vicinity, but while they had lots of places to eat and lots of cars in the parking lot, they didn’t have the energy of Keirland Commons.
So, we decided to return. We contemplated going back to NORTH – it was that good – but opted instead for its next door neighbor, Positano. Let me tell you, we were not alone. It was hopping!
However, they could seat us if we were willing to go upstairs. We were hungry, so we were willing. To get upstairs we had to negotiate a winding metal staircase – not for the faint of heart. Then they showed us to our table – a high two-top with tall bar stools. That part was OK. What got me was the view. Over the rod iron railing, was a significant drop to the ground floor. Have I ever mentioned the fact that I am a little acrophobic?
Bill could tell immediately I wasn’t thrilled with the prospect of our seating option. He quickly offered to sit next to the railing, but that would have meant I was looking over the railing for the whole meal. I opted to sit next to the railing with my back to it. That way I could look at my handsome husband and avoid contemplating what the splat would sound like if I fell.
Service, a Smile and Some Bruschetta
Things got better from that point. Our waiter was very nice and chummy. He identified us as neophytes and explained our menu options to us – they were (and I quote) “Snacky Things, The Boards, Bruchetta, Soup & Salad or Panini.” I’ll be honest with you, to me that meant the whole menu was snacky things, but I like snacky things, so that’s OK.
The Boards were tempting. I love your basic meat and cheese platter and they had several nice renditions, including one featuring “soft pretzel, schreiner’s chorizo, cornichon, aged cheddar and peruvian corn nuts.” However, the waiter informed us it was all about the Bruschetta. Now I’ll be honest with you, when I think bruschetta, my mind goes to a small over-toasted piece of baguette with a tomato, a basil leaf and some mozzarella.
However, the waiter was so insistent we should have bruschetta we decided to give it a shot. There were no pictures on the menu, so we thought we were getting some appetizers and we thought they sounded very expensive (4 for $15.75.) In fact, we each got a bruschetta plate and thought we would be ordering a panini to share afterwards.
Instead of a baguetta slice, each bruschetta comes on a generous slice of French bread and we ended up with more than we could eat. The descriptions read like this ” PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA, FIG & MASCARPONE”, “SWEET N’ SPICY PEPPER JAM & GOAT CHEESE” or “BRIE, APPLE & FIG SPREAD.” I failed to note exactly which we chose, but it didn’t matter, everything was delish.
Coming Soon to Dallas
It got better. We really did have a friendly waiter and it was like he had adopted us. He chatted us up on-and-off throughout the evening. A lot of the things he told us had to do with his personal life, but he did reveal (ta dah!) that Positano is coming to Dallas. I checked the internet and they are supposed to come to Deep Ellum. So keep your eyes peeled. The bruschetta is great, but don’t expect a wine flight.
After dinner at Positano we went back to the resort and chilled. The next day would be Bill’s choice, so come back and see what we got up to.
jane sadek 