One of the positives of being sequestered at the Scottsdale Shea hospital for several days is that it has allowed me the chance to knock off several east Scottsdale restaurants from my Yelp list.  The Canteen was at the top of said list and a few visits gave me a chance to absorb its essence.\n\nMost people have commented that the canteen doesn't add much to its predecessor over at the 'Fork'.  I would agree.  The menu quality and ambiance are too similar.  The menu does include several items that I love (chile pork, ceviche, Dr. Pepper BBQ ribs, etc...) but every one of the items that I ordered did nothing to stand it apart from the similar dishes I've ordered elsewhere.\n\nAnother one of those places that I'd visit if I lived in the neighborhood but not quite worthy of making the cross town drive.