Fat Ox is a recent venture from chef Matt Carter, the same Phoenix-born culinary genius behind other area hot spots like the Mission and Zinc Bistro. The restaurant dishes out modern takes on the hearty recipes of rural Italy—think hand-pulled cheeses, homemade pastas, and generous cuts of steak, poultry, and seafood slow-roasted over local mesquite. The bar menu is extensive and includes some Italian classics (digestifs and aperitifs included!), plus local craft beers and an impressive collection of wines from all across Italy—even a few international varietals from France, Argentina, and New Zealand.
