RESTAURANTS: INTERNATIONAL

Chef Lee Hillson, executive chef; Carlos Morales, general manager; Evgenia Williamson, director of operations. ©2021 DuaneDarling.com

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T. COOK’S AT ROYAL PALMS RESORT

5200 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85018 602-808-0766 · tcooksphoenix.com Year Est: 1997 Exec Chef: Lee Hillson Principal(s): Carlos Morales

TCook’s offers seasonal, artful Mediterraneaninspired cooking by Executive Chef Lee Hillson, Executive Sous Chef Mireya Ryan and the passionate culinary team, tucked inside Royal Palms Resort and Spa. T. Cook’s culinary philosophy of magnifying the purity of fresh, seasonal ingredients is a celebration of its treasured legacy. For nearly two decades, T. Cook’s has garnered both local and national acclaim. This time-honored tradition lives through the vision of the T. Cook’s culinary team.

COMPANY STRENGTHS: “Our employees are the backbone of our operation and success. Their passion is unmatched and we really are a close-knit family. It is not one person that makes it a success, it is the team and there are no bosses, but rather leaders. It all circles back to passion.” STRENGTH OF STAFF: “T. Cook’s takes pride in exceeding the restaurant’s long-standing reputation as one of the city’s most memorable dining experiences.” OUTLOOK FOR 2022: “T. Cook’s will continue to focus on its culinary philosophy of magnifying the purity of fresh, seasonal ingredients as part of its treasured legacy with its simple preparations and uncomplicated dishes that honor the Mediterranean regions.” last year 2

3930 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85018 602-224-0225 · vincentsoncamelback.com Year Est: 1986 Exec Chef: Vincent Guerithault Principal(s): Leevon Guerithault Cuisine: Classic French cooking with Southwestern ingredients create signature dishes like Duck Tamales and Lobster Chimichangas

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elements at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort

5700 E. McDonald Dr., Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 877-879-4037 · sanctuaryaz.com Year Est: 2001 Exec Chef: Beau MacMillan Principal(s): NA Cuisine: Array of farm-fresh American cuisine with Asian-accents, featuring innovative seasonal menus. Dynamic panoramic mountain views

deseo at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa

6902 E. Greenway Pkwy., Scottsdale, AZ 85254 480-624-1000 · kierlandresort.com Year Est: 2002 Exec Chef: Roberto Madrid Principal(s): Starwood Hotel & Resorts Worldwide Inc. Cuisine: Nuevo Latino cuisine featuring fresh ceviches, seafood and meats infused with Latin flavors

Mariposa Latin Inspired Grill

700 W. State Rt. 89A, Sedona, AZ 86336 928-862-4444 · mariposasedona.com Year Est: 2015 Exec Chef: Lisa Dahl Principal(s): Dahl Restaurant Group Cuisine: Upscale restaurant & bar with South American-inspired cuisine, a patio & panoramic views

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Haus Murphy

5739 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale, AZ 85301 623-939-2480 · hausmurphys.com Year Est: 1995 Exec Chef: William Hoffmann Principal(s): William and Rose Hoffmann Cuisine: German cuisine, which include various Schnitzels, haus-made Spatzle and Quark Gnocchi, Sauerbraten, Bratwurst

Persian Room

17040 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85255 480-614-1414 · persianroom.com Year Est: 1985 Exec Chef: Nasser Nikkhahmanesh Principal(s): Nasser Nikkhahmanesh Cusine: Persian

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Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse

6300 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85253 480-609-8866 · fogo.com Year Est: 1979 Exec Chef: Joao Zanrosso, head gaucho chef Principal(s): NA Cuisine: Brazilian steakhouse

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The Henry

4455 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85018 602-429-8020 · thehenryrestaurant.com Year Est: 2013 Exec Chef: NA Principal(s): Fox Restaurant Concepts Cuisine: International fusion