by Nick Coons

Would you like a tour through the kitchen? How about watching them prepare the food that you're going to eat? Before arriving at your table, they take you through the kitchen, showing you where they prepare your food, and their fresh-baked breads. There's also a special booth in the kitchen if you'd prefer to eat there.

"Beppo" is a nickname for "Guiseppe", so the direct translation for "Buca Di Beppo" would be "Hole Of Guiseppe", or "Guiseppe's Hole", where Guiseppe hangs out.

The menu setup is different as well. Instead of ordering a dish for yourself, you order family-sized dishes for your table. The meal is served on an over-sized plate, and everyone helps themselves. Of course, smaller plates are provided as well. The food was wonderful -- My only complaint would be the use of undercooked garlic, which I suppose is a personal preference.

Buca Di Beppo is located at 3828 N. Scottsdale Rd. in Scottsdale.

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