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Interview with Four Seasons Scottsdale’s Executive Chef Mel Mecinas

Apr 09, 12

Posted by Phoenix Bites in Chefs, Featured, Scottsdale

It’s true, what they say – If you love what you do, it doesn’t feel like work. Executive Chef of Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North, Mel Mecinas, knows how the story goes. He described his typical day on the job in a recent interview – with early mornings starting at 5:30am, checking emails and getting a...

How I spent my 15 minutes…

Mar 28, 12

Posted by Phoenix Bites in Featured, People of Interest

Andy Warhol was quoted as saying, “In the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes.” I may need to borrow some time from a few people. Quite a while ago we became aware of a local show, Check, Please! Arizona and immediately ran an article about it. We loved the premise, which brings together three local...

Interview with Executive Chef Eric Finney of Arizona Grand Resort

Feb 15, 12

Posted by Phoenix Bites in Chefs, Featured, Phoenix

We’ve shared a couple of his recipes in our “14 days of recipes for Valentine’s Day” roundup, but now it’s time to meet the man behind the food and drink! Eric Finney, Arizona Grand Resort’s Executive Chef, first joined the resort in 2009. Responsible for managing a 100+ staff and supervising the banquet kitchen as well...

Jennifer Woods brings comfort to winter chef series at Phoenix Public Market

Feb 14, 12

Posted by Phoenix Bites in Featured, People of Interest, Restaurant Events

This Saturday, February 18, Phoenix Public Market will be featuring local favorite, Jennifer Woods in their Winter Chef Series. For a mere $55 per person, you will be treated to a cooking demonstration as well as a 3 course meal paired with 3 drinks. Jennifer is a writer for Chow Bella as well as a marketer at Crooked Sky Farms and...

Interview with Executive Chef Salvatore Moscato of Hilton Sedona

Feb 13, 12

Posted by Phoenix Bites in Chefs, Featured, Sedona

In early January, the Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa announced the arrival of its new executive chef, Salvatore Moscato. Chef Salvatore now oversees the resort’s banquet dining options as well as its signature restaurant, Grille at ShadowRock, offering regional fare for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We had a chance to ask him a...

Nominate your favorites for the 2012 Arizona Culinary Hall of Fame

Jan 25, 12

Posted by Phoenix Bites in Chefs, Events, Featured

Scottsdale League for the Arts, the organization behind the 34th Annual Scottsdale Culinary Festival, is accepting nominations for 2012 Arizona Culinary Hall of Fame, so now is the time to talk up your favorite local chef! Past winners include Chrysa Roberts, Aaron May, Matt Carter and Beau MacMillan. Winning chefs and restaurants...