Scottsdale Restaurant Guide

Chef, Michael Lepore (Bari, Italy/NYC), a former accountant for Price/Waterhouse and his wife, Patty (NY) took over Leccabaffi 5 years ago and will continue to serve his award wining Euro-Italian dishes at Voce' Ristorante' & Music Lounge. "We took over an additional 1000 sq feet next door, moved the dining room over and built the lounge where the old dining room was. The coupling of the Award Winning Leccabaffi menu, food and tradition with what Khani Cole brings to the table, is a combination that can't be found anywhere".

Cole, who's recorded three releases and toured the world while simultaneously performing at the Pointe) decided that it was time to move on - "Everything changes, change really is a good thing and it was just time, they closed to remodel and that was the spark-plug " - Cole states. "Both Mike's (manager, Mike Florio & owner Michael Lepore) wanted to do this for a very long time...open a place with an amazing food component and offer great talent from everywhere. We believe that teaming with the Lepore's presents the total package."

Voce' opened December 26th and currently maintains an entertainment schedule 6 nights a week. There are plans to bring in routing artists from Los Angeles and San Francesco as well. Florio (who also manages international jazz artists, Joey DeFrancesco and Ron Blake) states -- "the lounge is as big as most of the "famous" jazz rooms around the country; we can do multiple nights and turn the house if need be.

The Venue
Upon entering Voce' through her handmade, 1 of a kind Mediterranean-style front door, the foyer greets you with classic elegance and warmth. Make a quick right to discover the new dining room with its long and narrow east coast feel, warm orange/red walls and glowing retro sconces. Flowing velvet curtains separate the private dining-room and the unique Italian photography transports you to Southern Italy.