Since January 2018, local chef and emerging restaurateur Aaron Chamberlin has catapulted to the forefront of the local dining scene opening three new restaurants in less than eight months. Chamberlin and his newly minted Chamberlin Hospitality team opened Tempe Public Market Cafe in early January, swiftly followed by his Phoenix taqueria Taco Chelo, in partnership with artist Gennaro Garcia and Chef Suny Santana, a month later. Following the success of these two new businesses, and the sale of his first restaurant St. Francis, he most recently debuted a new modern Southwestern concept in south Tempe called Ghost Ranch Modern Southwest Cuisine.
Aaron Chamberlin’s 2018 Grand Opening Timeline
- Tempe Public Market Cafe | January 12
- Taco Chelo | March 9
- Ghost Ranch | August 27
Chamberlin has a deep passion to nourish his community, which for him includes south Tempe and downtown Phoenix. Now, with two restaurants in each city, Chamberlin has his hands full with his new and improved roster at Chamberlin Hospitality.
As a local restaurateur, Chamberlin has a lot to be thankful for. From his supportive community to competitive chefs and peers that push him to achieve his goals, Chamberlin has yet to experience a year quite like this in his career.