Category: Arizona Restaurants
The Mission Restaurant: A Culinary Pilgrimage
The Mission Restaurant takes diners on an extraordinary culinary pilgrimageâstarting with the main dining area which is decorated in rich earth tones, supple leathers and large candelabras hanging from the exposed duct-work ceiling. A back-lit Himalayan salt wall sets the stage for Peruvian accented Latin fare that introduces the palate...
Read morePrado; Not pretentious, just perfection
Prado Restaurant at the Omni Montelucia Resort is located right in the middle of Phoenix and Scottsdale in the stunning enclave of Paradise Valley. The restaurant supports the Spanish village theme with a wide-open communal atmosphere that houses both the restaurant and the lounge. A cozy space is carved out...
Read moreHouse Brasserie: A Confetti of Culinary Indulgence
Through my travels I've had an opportunity to stroll through the Paris quarters, where streets are lined with bakeries, bistros and brasseries. The alluring scent of gastronomy wafts through the air on a quest to captivate the esurient passerby. The French dining experience has a romantic legacy and a rich...
Read moreArizona Restaurant Week just around the corner
Save the Date: Arizona Restaurant Week (May 20-29, 2016) Many cities and states now have organized restaurant weeks, where culinary experiences are celebrated and shared. Arizona kick's off its gastro week May 20th-29th. If you've never participated, the event gives food-lovers an opportunity to visit a wide selection of participating...
Read moreThe Market Restaurant: Where comfort and class collide
In the central Arcadia district of Phoenix, Arizona is The Market, a trendy restaurant and catering company run by chef Jennifer Russo and her business partner Richard Fiero. The establishment is tucked back in a secluded corner of a shopping center where the entire restaurant opens up to the outdoors,...
Read moreBest Scottsdale restaurants according to the experts
Are you looking for a great place to eat in Scottsdale, Arizona? According to the experts, here are the ten best Scottsdale Restaurants. In an attempt to put together a truly awesome list of the best Scottsdale restaurants, we have enlisted a group of local culinary experts to provide a...
Read moreBinkley’s is a bevy of culinary prowess
The ensemble cast functions like a culinary symphony. The highly trained staff moves in perfect harmony, with a full knowledge of each note being performed by the gastronomic conductor. The presentations are like Beethoven's Fifth, both delicate and bold with a finish that leaves the gourmand to marvel. Binkley's is...
Read moreBRIX balances culinary excellence
Colorfully concocted cuisine. Sumptuously blended flavors. Artfully presented. Savored within a warm and intimate setting. Enjoyed with great company, followed by impeccable service. This describes the culinary nirvana I experienced at Brix Restaurant and Wine Bar in Flagstaff, Arizona. I have been to Flagstaff many times, and while there are...
Read moreScottsdaleâs Toro: A Peruvian Ascent to Culinary Heaven
We recently took a fantastic culinary journey to Peru at Toro Latin Restaurant and Rum Bar, which is located at the Scottsdale Fairmont Princess' TPC (Tournament Player's Club), where the annual PGA Waste Management Phoenix Open takes place. Celebrity Chef Richard Sandoval has created this newest culinary experience where Asian...
Read moreArizona Restaurant Week
Throughout the Grand Canyon State of Arizona, foodies are celebrating the gastronomic pleasures that variety brings during the annual Arizona Restaurant Week (May 15th through the 25th). This statewide affair offers a wealth of dining options, and an opportunity to try something new. From sizzling Southwestern food, to soothing comfort...
Read moreGertrude’s Restaurant: Paradise for the eyes and the palate
The Desert Botanical Garden is one of the most advantageous sites in Arizona, an incredible representation of all the beauty the desert has to offer. Gertrudeâs restaurant is named after one of the Gardenâs largest benefactors, Mrs. Gertrude Divine Webster, who founded the Desert Botanical Garden in 1939. Matt Taylor,...
Read moreCafé Monarch: An Artful Duet of Cuisine and Romance
Scottsdale is the hub for many unique and trendy restaurants, some have staying power and some do not. My belief is that Café Monarch is here to stay. Under fairly new ownership (2013), Christian & Phillip Lewkowicz and Executive Chef Branden Levine have created a perfect duet of cuisine and...
Read moreBeckett’s Table: The soul of culinary confection
Opened in 2010 Chef Justin & Michelle Beckett, along with Scott and Katie Stephens, launched a ânewâ vision including âoldâ favorites. Nestled between the elegance of the Biltmore area and the hip and trendy Arcadia neighborhood, Beckettâs Table is an upscale dining experience with a comfortable casual feel. The restaurant...
Read moreTalavera typifies fine-dining
The Four Seasons is synonymous with luxury and uncompromising qualityâŠthe Scottsdale location in the northern part of the city embodies those guiding principles that make the brand so coveted. Nestled at the foothills of Pinnacle Peak (an iconic rock formation and historic North Scottsdale area), amid towering saguaro cacti and...
Read moreSanctuary âelements:â Where Yin Meets Yang
Arizona is recognized for some of the most amazing resorts in the world. Sanctuary, located in the heart of Scottsdale is an upscale resort at the top of that list. In addition to the breathtaking scenery, tranquil spa and modern classic rooms, Sanctuary houses the award-winning restaurant, âelementsâ and âJade...
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