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Monthly Mashup Series Returns to Talavera

Posted on: February 4th, 2016 by Taryn Jeffries No Comments

Talavera Welcomes Guest Chefs for Nights of Culinary Creativity

Talavera Monthly MashUpMix it up with Talavera at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North this spring with the return of the Monthly Mashup series, kicking off on Sunday, March 20th with Bootleggers Modern American Smokehouse and Chef Fidencio Alatriste. Each month, one prominent local chef will join forces with Talavera’s Executive Chef Mel Mecinas for an unpredictable evening of culinary fun.

“This is an amazing culinary community, with talent rivaling any major city,” says Mecinas. “We started the Mashup series last year to celebrate our local chefs and welcome new creativity into our kitchen. The response has been overwhelmingly positive, and we can’t wait to return this spring with an exciting new line up.”

The Spring 2016 Talavera Mashup Series:

  • Sunday, March 20th: Bootleggers Modern American Smokehouse featuring Chef Fidencio Alatriste
  • Sunday, April 24th: Noble Eatery featuring Chef Claudio Urciuoli
  • Sunday, May 22nd: L’Auberge Restaurant featuring Chef Rochelle Daniel
  • Sunday, June 19th: El Chorro featuring Chef Kelly Fletcher

Each evening features a four-course tasting menu, with highlights from each chef’s culinary concept. The chef’s join forces for a specialty amuse course to start you off on your culinary journey. The cost for each event in the series is $95 per person, not including tax or gratuity.

For more information or to make reservations for a Monthly Mashup dinner or the entire series, please call 480.513.5085.

Talavera introduces a modern take on the classic steakhouse, with unique steak and seafood pairings, comfort desserts, and a range of specialty sides, accompaniments and starters. Adjacent to Talavera, Onyx Lounge receives its namesake from the amber color ribboned onyx framing the bar. The Lounge showcases a menu of small plates and fresh, sweet and savory cocktail combinations.

Talavera is also home to some of the most amazing landscape views in the Valley. Whether enjoying a romantic evening with your partner, a victory dinner with co-worker or a gathering with friends, Talavera will provide a feast for all of your senses.

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About the Author - Taryn Jeffries

Editor and Chief Eating Officer of PhoenixBites, 2017 Food Writer of the Year (Arizona Culinary Hall of Fame) Taryn grew up in a small town in Illinois with a doting Grandmother who taught her the way around a kitchen and that food is representative of love. Her current quest is to find the love in local dishes and the chefs behind them. In addition to running all things PhoenixBites, Taryn is also a freelance writer, sharing her insight on the best dishes and where to get them each and every month.

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