RESTAURANTS: FRENCH

Francine Restaurant opened in August of 2020 and is located in the luxury wing at Scottsdale Fashion Square in Scottsdale, Arizona. Client Provided Image

FRANCINE

4710 N. Goldwater Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480-690-6180 · francinerestaurant.com Year Est: 2020 Exec Chef: Brian Archibald Principal(s): Laurent Halasz

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Airy, elegant FRANCINE, which sits in the luxury wing of Scottsdale Fashion Square, exudes the rustic charms of le midi (the south of France), homeland to celebrity chef-founder Laurent Halasz (FIG & OLIVE). French-trained executive chef Brian Archibald eloquently re-creates specialties of the region. Halasz, who was raised in the South of France amidst the bounty of simple and soulful cuisine draws inspiration from his birthplace. FRANCINE is a spirited and loving homage to days spent in the sun and amongst gatherings around beautiful meals hosted by his mother Francine Halasz. Everything on my mother’s table was fresh, seasonal, and full of flavor, and that is exactly what FRANCINE offers our guests.

COMPANY STRENGTHS: “At Francine Restaurant, our focus is both in delivering the highest level of service and also on creating dishes that come from the heart and the cuisine of the sun from the French Riviera. To do that we use and source only the finest and freshest ingredients. We are also extremely proud to support Arizona local farms in crafting our delicate and sophisticated Mediterranean dishes.” last year 1

10135 E. Via Linda, #C120, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 480-614-5600 · voilafrenchbistro.com Year Est: 2015 Exec Chef: Jean-Christophe Gros Principal(s): Jean-Christophe Gros and Ségolène Gros Signature Dishes: Scallops in puff pastry & beurre blanc sauce, burgundy snails, parsley & garlic butter, la choucroute, 8oz steak tartare

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L’Auberge Restaurant on Oak Creek

301 L’Auberge Lane, Sedona, AZ 86336 855-905-5745 · lauberge.com Year Est: 1984 Exec Chef: John Gapasin Principal(s): NA Signature Dishes: Pork Belly, Gougers, Compressed Pineapple, Arizona Pine Smoked Venison, Peas, Pine Glazed Maitake, Goats’ Milk Cheese

Vincent on Camelback

3930 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85018 602-224-0225 · vincentsoncamelback.com Year Est: 1986 Exec Chef: Vincent Guerithault Principal(s): Leevon Guerithault Signature Dishes: Smoked Salmon Quesadilla, Duck Tamale, Lobster Chimichanga, Rack of Lamb with Spicy Bell Pepper Jelly

Zinc Bistro

15034 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85254 480-603-0922 · zincbistro.com Year Est: 2001 Exec Chef: Matt Carter Principal(s): Matt Carter Signature Dishes: Scallops with corn & chorizo risotto, Jidori chicken, herbed potato gnocchi

La Madeleine French Bakery & Cafe

45 W. Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ 85003 480-436-8152 · lamadeleine.com Year Est: 1983 Exec Chef: Claire Jessen Principal(s): Franklin Mountain Bistro / Groupe le Duff Signature Dishes: Croque Monsieur, quiche, Caesar Salade, Tomato Basil Soupe, French Onion Soupe, omelettes, viennoiserie, pâtisserie

Sophie’s Cafe (formerly Chez Vous)

8787 N. Scottsdale Rd., #228, Scottsdale, AZ 85253 480-443-2575 · sophiescafe.us Year Est: 2009 Exec Chef: Frederic Capdegelle Principal(s): Frederic and Sophie Capdegelle Signature Dishes: Sweet and savory crepes, quiche, omelets, salads and sandwiches

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Merci

7620 E. Indian School Rd., #103, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480-947-2777 · mercifrenchcafeandpatisserie.com Year Est: 2007 Exec Chef: Duc Liao Principal(s): Duc and Noelle Liao Signature Dishes: French onion soup, lobster bisque, lobster salad on french baguette & merci burgers.

Vogue Bistro

15411 W. Waddell Rd., Surprise, AZ 85379 623-544-9109 · voguebistro.com Year Est: 2008 Exec Chef: Juan Gutierrez Principal(s): John Foley Signature Dishes: French onion soup, escargot, oysters rockefeller, coq au vin, creme brulee

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Le Rendez-Vous Bistro & Restaurant

3844 E. Fort Lowell Rd., Tucson, AZ 85716 520-323-7373 · rendezvoustucson.com Year Est: 1981 Exec Chef: Gordon Berger Principal(s): Gordon Berger Signature Dishes: Roasted duck, beef Wellington, cabrilla grenobloise, escargots Au Chablis, duck pâté, frog legs

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