General Info

Best New Restaurant Serving simpler yet equally fabulous fare as its older sibling Binkley's, Carefree's Cafe Bink is a gem all its own. Think Parisian bistro with modern American touches. The patio seats 40 rather than the 30 or so inside and provides stunning views of Black Mountain. Dinner features salads, first and second courses, and sides. Sandwiches ( like a sweet Sloppy Joe on a toasted onion roll ) have their own headings at lunch. On a late summer evening, we're the only table left just after 9 p.m. The kitchen is packing up, our server is leaving, and suddenly, the front door opens. A couple saunters in and is greeted just as warmly as we were two hours earlier, nary a hint of disappointment from the staff about the late arrival. That's class. And that, in a nutshell, is Cafe Bink. Chef Kevin Binkley has a passion for fine food, exceptional talent, incredible energy, and he loves to cook. He is the Chef/Owner of Binkley's Restaurant, which opened in Cave Creek May 25, 2004. Awards include: Arizona Republic Best New Restaurant Award in 2004 ; the Phoenix Magazine Best New Restaurant Award in 2004 ; AZ Food and Lifestyles The Valley's Best New Chefs '05 ; Bon Appetit, March 2005, The Hot 50 Restaurant Guide ; Best Restaurant "Rep's Best 2005, " The Arizona Republic, November 2005 ; and Best Overall Dining Experience "Best of Phoenix 2006, " Phoenix New Times, October 2006 ; Zagat Survey America's Top Restaurants 2006 and 2007 ; Scottsdale Culinary Festival, 2007 Chef Extraordinaire ; and Food & Wine, May 2007.