Hrm, where to begin...
Well, my wife and I grew up in Scottsdale. We're neither rich (thats for sure) nor snobby (I guess thats debatable...) We wouldn't live anywhere else. (Ok, technically we live in Cave Creek right now, but we're trying to move about 5 miles east..

North Scottsdale is just the most beautiful place in the world to me. But you can come look around and judge for yourself. When you drive out to the east side (Mesa, Chandler, etc) feel free to do it around rush hour so you can really experience the joy of living out east
Anyways, as far as restaurants go, we've got your standard fare of Cheesecake factory type places. I love Los Dos Molinas and Ariba for Mexican (and Ajo Al's for 'American' mexican). Ra in old town is great for sushi, along with Zen 32 at the Biltmore. Those are a few of my favorites. Enjoy your time here. I believe the high the rest of the week will be pushing 80. Can't beat that!
Mark (NOSUP4U)