AWARDS
• Phoenix Magazine
October 2003
Nikki Buchanan
Named one of Phoenix’s 26 Best New Restaurants
“…Fusion is just a sweet neighborhood restaurant catering to people
who want an upscale experience at a moderate price.”
• Phoenix Magazine
November 2003
Featured in “Eat Beat: The Valley’s Best Burgers”
Nikki Buchanan
“I don’t think there’s a better burger than ‘The Gladiator’ at Fusion, a
splendid 10-ounce paean to beef, meat-eaters and all things manly.”
• Phoenix Magazine
August 2004
Named Best City Sandwich for “Pittsburgher”
Edited by Werner Segarra
“…Old Pittsburgh knows a thing or two about sandwiches as evidenced by
the eponymous Pittsburgher- a messy, dripping Dagwood of a thing stacked
with your choice of meat (Salami is classic), provolone, French fries,
fried egg, tomato and coleslaw between thick slices of toasted Italian
bread.”
• Phoenix Magazine
Jan.2005
2005 Dining Guide- Named one of “Business Lunches: Ten of the
Valley’s Best Places to Make a Deal”
Carey Sweet
“Business can be a bear and lunch at Fusion can leave you chaffed and
raw. But that’s OK, considering the damage comes from smacking your lips
and rubbing your eyes” (Due to low prices as indicated in article)
• Phoenix Magazine
August 2005
2005 Best of the Valley- Award: “Best Unsung Restaurant”
Variety of Writers, edited by Robert Stieve
(Note: quote from piece is already featured on menu, but here’s another
one from the article)
“The service is always beatific blend of cordiality and polished
professionalism, while Matt’s eclectic menu and outstanding food deserve
much more press than they get.”
• Phoenix Magazine
August 2005
2005 Best of the Valley- Award: “Best Unsung Restaurant”
Variety of Writers, edited by Robert Stieve
(Note: quote from piece is already featured on menu, but here’s another
one from the article)
“The service is always beatific blend of cordiality and polished
professionalism, while Matt’s eclectic menu and outstanding food deserve
much more press than they get.”
• Get Out
2005 Eating and Drinking Awards (March)
“Most Memorable Meal”
“The view from Elements is unparalleled, the setting at Sassi is
sublime, and chef Kevin Binkley raised the culinary bar in 2004 with the
opening of his namesake restaurant. But, my dreamy dining experience at
the husband-and-wife run Fusion continues to be my mind and my mouth’s
most memorable.”
• Get Out
March 2006
“Best off the Beaten Path in Scottsdale”
“Seeing what chef Matthew Long comes up with next is always a treat”
• Get Out
March 2007
Best Hard-To-Find Restaurant
“…unassuming storefront you might assume you just passed an
accounting office instead of one of the tastiest dining gems in the East
Valley”
• TopRestaurants.com
2007 Award of Distinction
Fusion Restaurant & Lounge
4441 N. Buckboard Trl.
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 423-9043 phone
(480) 423-9044 fax
Fusion
Awards