Staycation Guide 2017 June 2017 Angelina Aragon, Mirelle Inglefield, Leah LeMoine, Lauren Loftus, Craig Outhier Food Fantasy Arizona Biltmore 2400 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix, 602-955-6600, arizonabiltmore.com/restaurants-and-dining/
Like a swanky buffet bulges with king crab legs, imported cheeses and buckets of Champagne, the Valley teems with top-notch resort restaurants. We advocate the all-you-can-eat approach: Try a little of everything, but make your first plate substantial. To that end, start your feasting at the historical Arizona Biltmore, which opened in 1929 and recently underwent a $35 million series of enhancements. With four restaurants, a chic watering hole, complimentary Friday wine tastings and a posh high tea experience, the Biltmore is a foodie’s dream. Forgo traditional room service and order dishes from Wright’s or Frank & Albert’s (both named for the resort’s architectural muses, Frank Lloyd Wright and Albert Chase MacArthur) to be delivered to your door for decadent in-room dining. Crab cakes Benedict, whole-grain blueberry pancakes, pecan-smoked bacon, mimosas and the resort’s signature Biltmore Green Juice make for the best breakfast in bed you’ll ever have. Summer staycation offerings include a poolside margarita cart, weekly featured cocktails and rates starting at $125 per night. Architecture Adventures To celebrate the 150th anniversary of Frank Lloyd Wright’s birth, the Biltmore – the only U.S. hotel designed in collaboration with the architect – is partnering with Taliesin West to host insider experiences and tours covering everything from Wright’s signature “Biltmore Block” to the property’s iconic sprite statues. Inquire for pricing. High-season rate: $459/night Summer rate: $125/night Food fantasies EXTRA