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Experiential restaurant concept Élephante coming to Scottsdale Fashion Square

Scottsdale is first expansion of business outside Los Angeles

Posted 5/19/23

Wish You Were Here Group and Macerich have announced an upscale, experiential Élephante for the south wing at Scottsdale Fashion Square, which is now undergoing redevelopment.

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Experiential restaurant concept Élephante coming to Scottsdale Fashion Square

Scottsdale is first expansion of business outside Los Angeles

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Wish You Were Here Group and Macerich have announced an upscale, experiential Élephante for the south wing at Scottsdale Fashion Square, which is now undergoing redevelopment.

Wish You Were Here Group is a multi-concept hospitality company focused on creating unforgettable dining experiences inspired by global travel, and Macerich is an owner, operator and developer of one-of-a-kind retail and mixed-use properties in top markets.

Spanning 12,000 square feet, this first location expansion outside Los Angeles, Calif. for Élephante is designed to deliver a multidimensional experience to the Scottsdale community, according to a press release.

It will boast a lavish indoor-outdoor space, complemented by a sophisticated cocktail lounge within the restaurant — a feature exclusive to its Arizona location. Drawing inspiration from its new surroundings, the space will emanate the ambience of a jungle oasis, characterized by towering cacti, florals, natural travertine floors and bespoke furniture.

While embracing an elevated take on the Santa Monica location, the Scottsdale venue will maintain the organic, breezy feel of Élephante in Los Angeles, the release stated.

In addition to its signature wood-fired pizzas, fresh pastas and whipped eggplant dip, the menu will take on more expansive offerings including a new grill section with a curated selection of premium meats, seafood and larger family-style dishes.

The beverage program will feature Élephante’s crafted cocktails and wine selection of over 1,200 labels.

The restaurant/lounge will be set in a high-profile location on one side of the newly created porte cochere with luxury valet service and other high-end amenities and design features.

“We are thrilled to bring Élephante to Scottsdale, a city that boasts a stunning landscape and a thriving culinary scene,” Nick Mathers, founder of Wish You Were Here Group, said in the release. “With its vibrant community that appreciates elevated dining experiences, it’s a favorable market for restaurants, especially in Scottsdale Fashion Square. This year, we’re celebrating five years since Élephante opened its doors in Santa Monica, so we feel this is the perfect evolution of our brand. We have created an atmosphere that captures the essence of sophistication while preserving the organic, laid-back feel that defines our first location. With this unique blend, we invite guests to embark on a memorable journey that resonates with Scottsdale’s captivating charm.”

Macerich continues to draw record numbers of top-performing concepts in a variety of categories for its portfolio of Regional Town Centers. During Macerich’s quarter one earnings call on May 4, Doug Healey, senior executive vice president of Leasing, noted that Macerich signed 256 leases for approximately 950,000 square feet.

He added that this is 20% more leases and 59% more square footage than the company signed in the first quarter of 2022 and that 2022 was a record year in terms of leasing volume.

“We are very pleased to welcome the Wish You Were Here Group and Élephante to our top-performing Scottsdale Fashion Square,” Healey said in the release. “Unique, upscale experiential restaurant concepts like Élephante continue to differentiate Macerich’s A+ property in Arizona and further cement its place as one of the top luxury retail destinations in the entire country.”

Macerich’s retail real estate credentials in Arizona include the properties of Biltmore Fashion Park, Kierland Commons, Arrowhead Towne Center, Chandler Fashion Center and SanTan Village, in addition to Scottsdale Fashion Square.