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dining guide Among an Old World ambiance, Sassi takes culinary cues from traditional Southern Italian cuisine that favors seasonal ingredients. In true Italian form, begin your dinner with antipasti; the woodgrilled octopus ($15) is a recipe inspired by seaside Mediterranean towns, wherein a wood grill is used to elicit a smoky, meaty flavor from the octopus. A generous drizzle of olive oil flecked with candied chilies, sea salt and coarse pepper gives the octopus a markedly crisp, nuanced texture. And, served with lentils, whole candied chilies and grilled lemon for an added smoky garnish, it is among the most savory of ways to start your evening. 10455 E. Pinnacle Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale; 480.502.9095; www.sassi.biz. BY ALISON BAILIN BATZ PHOTO BY CARL SCHULTZ
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