Interviews
Posted on: February 13th, 2012
by Amy Martin
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...
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Posted on: January 25th, 2012
by Amy Martin
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...
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Posted on: December 1st, 2011
by Taryn Jeffries
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...
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Posted on: November 2nd, 2011
by Amy Martin
Recently recognized as “Certified Green Lodging” by the Arizona Hotel & Lodging Association, Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort is dedicated to its eco-friendly efforts throughout the resort’s property. Executive Chef...
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Posted on: September 14th, 2011
by Amy Martin
We’ve raved about the incredible menu at Different Pointe of View in the past (and still are!), so today we learn more about the brains behind the operation – Executive...
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Posted on: September 6th, 2011
by Amy Martin
Not too long ago, we drooled about Ocean Prime’s Candied Yams with Marshmallow Brulee (if you missed it, you can read the writeup here), one of my very favorite comfort...
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Posted on: September 5th, 2011
by Amy Martin
Anytime we ask for Sedona restaurant recommendations, we always hear, ‘You must go to Elote Café!’ The restaurant serves up award-winning Mexican cuisine, product of Chef Jeff Smedstad and an...
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Posted on: September 2nd, 2011
by Amy Martin
Recently, we learned that Lin Sue Cooney, 12News’ evening shift news anchor, has a “sweet” addiction: toffee. And, she has a toffee business! Lin Sue and her dear friend and...
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Posted on: August 31st, 2011
by Amy Martin
A few months back, we had the pleasure of interviewing Kenneth Arneson, Executive Chef of Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak after the menu at Hole-in-the-Wall was revamped. Since he’s such a...
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Posted on: August 26th, 2011
by Taryn Jeffries
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...
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