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Belle’s Nashville Kitchen makes debut in Old Town Scottsdale

Belle’s Nashville Kitchen, a honky tonk-themed bar and restaurant, has opened in the former Lulu Belle space near the northeast corner of Scottsdale and Main in Old Town Scottsdale.

Menu highlights: Soft-opening menu highlights include Kool Aid fried pickles ($8), bacon-wrapped jalapeños (six for $6),  a Nashville hot chicken sandwich ($12, pictured), and a grilled mac and cheese sandwich ($11).

The chef: Samantha Roberts, who created menus for Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row, El Hefe, and Riot House.

Hours: Belle’s is open 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Friday-Saturday, and 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday.