wayward scottsdale

A taco board with 65,339 possible combinations might tell you everything you need to know about Wayward .

We sat down with cocktail aficionado Kyla Hein and Executive Chef CJ Kahley to talk about the food, drinks, and stories behind their Old Town Scottsdale restaurant. From massive short rib and kan-kan pork taco boards to cocktails inspired by travel, cultures, and unexpected flavors, Wayward is all about taking something familiar and sending it in a completely different direction.

We also get into CJ and Kyla's paths through the Arizona hospitality scene, the idea of "redefined familiarity," creating experiences people actually remember, and why they believe Wayward should be a place for everyone.