THE STORY OF PINYON, told beyond our table.
Paradise Valley City Lifestyle
21 Questions: Chef Erika Gonzalez
This month, we’re hanging with Chef Erika Gonzalez of Hi Noon Hospitality, the culinary force behind Scottsdale’s Mediterranean-inspired Pinyon. Known for coastal flavors, live-fire cooking, and ingredient-driven menus, Erika brings calm intensity and creative depth to everything she does.
So Scottsdale!
by Alison Bailin Batz
TASTE
Pinyon is already making a name for itself thanks to its refined, elemental approach to wood-fired cooking. The Loup de Mer captures the eatery’s coastal-inspired ethos beautifully. Designed to be shared, the dramatic presentation and clean flavors make it an especially romantic choice for the table.
FabAZ
by Cynthia Sassi
Best New Scottsdale Restaurants
Pinyon offers a refreshing balance of comfort, quality, and space, spread across two stories and overlooking a park, with an expansive patio. The atmosphere is relaxed yet polished, making it a versatile choice for everything from weekday lunches to evening gatherings.
Phoenix New Times
By Tirion Boan
The 12 biggest Phoenix restaurant openings of 2025
The late-fall opening of Pinyon was perfectly timed. Beautiful weather welcomed customers to the restaurant’s large patio overlooking the manicured green space of Scottsdale Civic Center park. The indoor-outdoor feel also complements the new eatery’s menu, which celebrates all things Mediterranean.
So Scottsdale!
by Alison Bailin Batz
A taste of new places defining the valley’s blooming food scene
A spirited bar program highlights Mediterranean wines, spritzes, and aperitifs that perfectly complement Pinyon’s coastal elegance and convivial energy.
FabAZ
by Kenzie Barrena
Pinyon Brings Mediterranean Style to Scottsdale
Drawing from the warmth of coastal dining traditions in the Mediterranean Basin, Pinyon has opened in Old Town Scottsdale. The new concept from Hi Noon Hospitality captures the sun-kissed spirit of seaside cooking, highlighting centuries-old recipes and shared plates meant to bring people together.
Phoenix New Times
by Sara Crocker
Buck & Rider team readies new Scottsdale restaurant
The restaurant sits on the west edge of the verdant lawn of Scottsdale Civic Center alongside landmark AZ88. While Strecker sits outside with his team, he remarks on the sound of peaceful birdsong surrounding the space.
“This just feels like Europe in a lot of ways,” he says.
Food & Beverage Magazine
by Michael Politz
Pinyon Opens in Scottsdale: Coastal Mediterranean Cuisine and Community, Brought to Life by Hi Noon Hospitality
And folks, this isn’t just another Mediterranean restaurant: it’s a culinary love letter to an entire region that spans 22 countries.
Phoenix Business Journal
by Brandon Brown
Hi Noon Hospitality ready to open coastal Mediterranean concept in Scottsdale
While it isn’t uncommon to have a restaurant boast its menu as “Mediterranean,” Pinyon’s doesn’t just focus on one country or culture, rather Hi Noon’s CEO Adam Strecker said the restaurant was inspired by the whole region – from Spain to Italy and from Morocco to Greece and Turkey.
AZ Big Media
by Jess Harter
Pinyon brings an odyssey of Coastal Mediterranean cuisine to Scottsdale
A highlight of the menu is the Hummusiya menu—a rotating selection of hummus and dips designed for sharing and served with warm pita baked fresh in-house daily. Options include more traditional dishes such as fava bean dip, baba ganoush, or grilled artichoke, as well as the more complex flavors of pistachio labneh or traditional made-in-house hummus with charcoal-grilled beef tenderloin with Aleppo pepper.
Scottsdale.com
by Michelle Glicksman
Mediterranean restaurant to open in Scottsdale
A highlight of the menu is the Hummusiya menu, a rotating selection of hummus and dips designed for sharing and served with warm pita baked fresh in-house daily. Options include more traditional dishes such as fava bean dip, baba ganoush, and grilled artichoke, as well as the more complex flavors of pistachio labneh or traditional made-in-house hummus with charcoal-grilled beef tenderloin with Aleppo pepper.
Mouth By Southwest
by Jess Harter
New Restaurant Alert:
Mediterranean eatery Pinyon opens today in Scottsdale
Pinyon, a highly anticipated new concept from Hi Noon Hospitality (the team behind Buck & Rider and Ingo’s Tasty Food), officially opens its doors today.
Located along the park on Scottsdale Mall, Pinyon is set to transport diners straight to the Mediterranean coast. The concept centers around vibrant, coastal Mediterranean cuisine, featuring everything from handmade pastas and crudos to an array of delectable small plates.
Phoenix Business Journal
by Brandon Brown
New details emerge for Buck & Rider affiliated restaurant in Old Town Scottsdale
Hi Noon Hospitality, the management team behind Buck & Rider and Ingo’s Tasty Food, has leased space in Old Town Scottsdale for a third restaurant concept.
Phoenix New Times
by Sara Crocker
Buck & Rider team crafts new restaurant concept for Old Town Scottsdale
The new eatery, named Pinyon after the trees that grow in the Mediterranean and Southwest, is scheduled to open this fall.
Arizona Republic
by Bahar Anooshahr
Top seafood restaurant team opening Mediterranean grill in Old Town Scottsdale
Hi Noon Hospitality, the group behind Buck and Rider and Ingo’s Tasty Food, is debuting a new restaurant in Scottsdale.
AZ Foothills
by Mallory Gleich
A Coastal Mediterranean Culinary Experience is Coming to Scottsdale
The restaurant will deliver a vibrant and immersive culinary experience, steeped in the rich flavors and traditions of the Mediterranean region.
fabAZ
by Katie Poe
Mediterranean-Inspired Pinyon to Open in Scottsdale
The restaurant will offer a vibrant, alfresco dining experience with a patio perfect for sipping an Aperol spritz or other aperitivos. The menu will showcase signature coastal dishes prepared using time-honored techniques like open-flame grilling.
Phoenix Business Journal
by Brandon Brown
Buck & Rider parent company to launch new eatery brand in Scottsdale
“Our new coastal southern European seafood concept will offer great cuisine and an inviting atmosphere. We love that we are on the park; the building is beautiful, and the location has a fantastic view.”