Saturday, November 22, 2025

Artful Dining

 

The restaurant at the Phoenix Art Museum closed about a year ago and a new restaurant was opened in its place just a few weeks ago.  When I visited the art museum two weeks ago, I decided to give it a try.  I thought that large group table in the corner by the windows made for a pretty dining scene.  The windows look out on the sculpture garden and the Phoenix Theatre next door.


It was about 1:45 when I arrived so the lunch crowds had thinned out considerably.  That made it easy for me to grab a few photos of the new decor from where I was sitting.


I love the curved booths that make up a row in the center of the room.  They had a kind of Art Deco look to them.  


I ordered the butter-leaf salad which contained crispy prosciutto, pecans, tomato, pears and blue cheese topped with a creamy dressing.  Let me tell you, that salad was delicious.  I all but licked the bowl.  

The new place is called "Alden" and is named in honor of Alden B Dow, the architect of the original museum building that opened to the public in 1959.  

I'll make a point of visiting the restaurant again.  


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