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Interview with Chef Doug Robinson of Publik House in Peoria, Illinois

Dec 01, 11

Posted by Taryn Jeffries in Chefs, Interviews, Other US Cities, Taryn's Chef's Corner

On Taryn’s recent trip back to her hometown of Peoria, Illinois, she had the opportunity to interview one of her new favorite chefs in the area. Read her recap of her meal at Publik House here. Taryn Jeffries: What made you decide to become a professional chef? Chef Doug Robinson: I couldn’t stop thinking about cooking. TJ: Did...

Get Twisted!

Aug 26, 11

Posted by Taryn Jeffries in Chefs, Taryn's Chef's Corner, West Valley

You might say that Tommasina Mamola has Marina running in her veins. Her family has been in the restaurant business in the Valley for 26 years and counting with Portofino’s Ristorante Italiano (the location in Surprise now have different owners), San Remo Ristorante and Franco’s Ristorante. Her family is from the old...

Interview with Executive Chef David Schmidt of L’Auberge de Sedona

Jul 25, 11

Posted by Taryn Jeffries in Chefs, Featured, Sedona, Taryn's Chef's Corner

When Amy and I were planning our Bitecation to Sedona, we had no idea that we would meet so many amazing people. One such person was the consumate professional and gentleman, Executive Chef David Schmidt. With a long history in the culinary field (including Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak, T.Cooks, Orange Tree Golf Resort, Michael’s...

Interview with Chef Peter DeRuvo of Prado

May 24, 11

Posted by Taryn Jeffries in Chefs, Featured, Paradise Valley, Taryn's Chef's Corner

So, it’s no secret that Amy and I have major love for Prado. A huge part of that can be attributed to Chef Peter DeRuvo, Chef de Cuisine of Prado at the Montelucia Resort. Each time that we have been in, we get to know a little more about him and his playful personality is infectious and highly entertaining. All this begs to ask...

Interview with Chef Eddie Matney

It is not very often that you will come across a restaurant that feels like home. Sure, most people go out to eat to get out of their own dining rooms, often wanting an elaborate or an opulent experience. While I certainly enjoy those “fancy” experiences, more often than not, I always feel like someone is going to come and...