Paradise Valley
Posted on: June 22nd, 2012
by Taryn Jeffries
Summer not only brings hotter temperatures, but great specials at some of the best local restaurants. The heat brings about some high-level creativity in the kitchen with the goal being to create some light and refreshing meals. No need to bore yourself with salads and gazpacho! elements at Sanctuary is prepared to become your,...
Read More
Posted on: June 19th, 2012
by Taryn Jeffries
With 75 years under their belt, El Chorro is still coming up with ways to beat the heat with some great summer specials. From now through Labor Day, the restaurant is offering up altered hours for the season, new happy hour specials and a special selection of cocktails. El Chorro is introducing their new...
Read More
Posted on: February 15th, 2012
by Amy Martin
Chef Jeremy Pacheco is more than just a chef, more than just a conductor in the kitchen. He’s a team player. Several days a week, you’ll find him cooking on the line in his kitchen, submerged in the simple day-to-day tasks that some might consider trivial for an executive chef of his stature. Since...
Read More
Posted on: January 12th, 2012
by Amy Martin
El Chorro (Paradise Valley), will host one of American’s premier winemakers, ZD Wines, for an exclusive dinner event on February 21at 6pm to continue their Winemakers Dinner Series. ZD Wines have adorned the tables of White House dinner parties and the label was named ‘Winery of the Year’ in 1997 by the Wines &...
Read More
Posted on: December 6th, 2011
by Amy Martin
Chef Jeremy Pacheco of LON’s at the Hermosa knows how to end the year right! He’s planned a special evening of food and bubbly on December 29th to say farewell to 2011 and welcome 2012: the Moet Wine Dinner. The special event will feature three courses and a wine reception. Guests will have the...
Read More
Posted on: August 11th, 2011
by Amy Martin
The Lunch & Learn Series at Sanctuary is in full swing. With three dates left with acclaimed guests as Gerry Rice of Boston’s Parker House, Marcus Samuelsson, the producers of “Best Thing I Ever Ate”, Aaron May and Matt Carter, you’ll want to reserve a seat before they are gone! We had a chance...
Read More
Posted on: June 29th, 2011
by Taryn Jeffries
Lunch & Learn is back! The brain-child of resident CelebuChef Beau MacMillan returns on Saturday, July 9th and is set to run through August 27th at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain. The weekly events are intended to bring Sanctuary guests together with culinary masters, winemakers and TV’s top chefs for a day filled with cooking, instruction, conversation,...
Read More
Posted on: June 22nd, 2011
by Amy Martin
We love Prado at the Montelucia and our adoration is quite apparent. We hold no secrets! Every single dish that leaves Chef Peter DeRuvo’s kitchen is phenomenal. But of course, since we are such diehards and visit so often, naturally we have our favorites. We’ve created a list of five of our most-loved dishes,...
Read More
Posted on: May 24th, 2011
by Taryn Jeffries
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...
Read More
Posted on: May 24th, 2011
by Amy Martin
On Friday, May 13th, Taryn and I headed out to one of our very favorite Valley restaurants for Chef Peter DeRuvo’s Spring Lamb Dinner at Prado. For the dinner, Chef Peter paired up with Pat Duncan of Duncan Farms for fresh, spring produce and he sourced his lamb from Pozzi Farms out of Sonoma. Roman...
Read More
