Drake’s Hollywood , a see-and-be-seen hot spot originally launched in Texas, is coming to Old Town Scottsdale.

The restaurant and bar, whose vibe harkens back to Hollywood’s golden age, is anticipated to open in 2026 in the former Buca di Beppo on Scottsdale Road and First Street. This will be the fourth U.S. location of Drake’s, joining outposts in Dallas, Houston and West Hollywood.

“Witnessing the success and celebrated atmosphere in Dallas and Hollywood led us to land on Scottsdale’s vibrant dining culture as our next market for Drake’s,” Hunter Pond, CEO of Vandelay Hospitality, said in an email. “Similar to Hollywood, Scottsdale is a famously fun place to dine and enjoy nightlife unmatched in most markets across the country.”

In Scottsdale, the 8,000-square-foot restaurant will

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