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Happy Hour Spotlight: Common Ground Culinary Hit-List

by Phoenix Magazine

Nobu Scottsdale When: 4-6 p.m. daily, bar and lounge only Come before the revered Japanese eatery’s dining room opens at 5 p.m. and enjoy Tanoshi Hour. Discounted bites include Nobu’s signature crispy rice with spicy tuna ($20) and yellowtail tartare with caviar ($16). To drink: Japanese beer ($10) and wine ($12). 7014

Nobu Scottsdale

When: 4-6 p.m. daily, bar and lounge only

Come before the revered Japanese eatery’s dining room opens at 5 p.m. and enjoy Tanoshi Hour. Discounted bites include Nobu’s signature crispy rice with spicy tuna ($20) and yellowtail tartare with caviar ($16). To drink: Japanese beer ($10) and wine ($12).

7014 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale, 480-581-0055, noburestaurants.com

Don’t Miss Blackened Shrimp Risotto ^$15

Best Deal Crispy Chicken Biscuit ^$9

Saint Urban

When: 3-6 p.m. daily

The West Coast-inspired fare pairs perfectly with wines by the glass ($8) at this Scottsdale wine bar. Feast on oysters ($2 each), truffle shoestring fries ($6) and stracciatella with Napa balsamic ($10). A Mini Tini Time menu includes four petite specialty martinis for just $5 each.

8260 Hayden Rd., Scottsdale, 480-247-6848, sainturbanaz.com

Don’t Miss Koreatown Beef Taco ^$4

Best Deal Steak Tartare ^$14

The Neighborly

When: 3-6 p.m. daily

The HH menu at this Uptown haunt is divided into High-End Junk Food (chicken and cauliflower wings, nachos, tempura green beans; $11-$14) and Slightly Less Sinful (fish tacos, guac, salmon dip; $7-$13). We’ll take the lot, with $5 beers, $10-$11 wines and $12 cocktails.

5538 N. Seventh St., Phoenix, 602-675-1852, theneighborlyaz.com

Don’t Miss Blue Crab Cocktail ^$18

Best Deal Prime Rib Sliders ^$12