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5532 N. Palo Cristi Rd., Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 602-955-7878 · lons.com Year Est: 1994 Exec Chef: Sam Anderson Principal(s): Ron and Joyce Allred Signature Dishes: Globally inspired Arizona fare. Himalayan salt seared ahi tuna, braised beef short ribs, seasonal tasting menus
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Richardson’s Cuisine of New Mexico
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6335 N. 16th St., Phoenix, AZ 85016 602-265-5886 · richardsonsnm.com Year Est: 1988 Exec Chef: Victor Romero Principal(s): Richardson Browne Signature Dishes: Pasta Heidi, garlic shrimp, Taos tenderloin, New Mexican surf and turf, Chimayo chicken, carne adovada
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El Chorro
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5550 E. Lincoln Dr., Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 480-948-5170 · elchorro.com Year Est: 1937 Exec Chef: Christophe Mihy Principal(s): Jacquie Dorrance, owner; Kristy and Tim Moore, operating owners Signature Dishes: Braised beef short ribs, classic beef stroganoff, trout amandine, lamb loin chops
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Citizen Public House
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Vincent Guerithault, chef and owner. ©2020 DuaneDarling.com
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
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7111 E. 5th Ave., #E, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480-398-4208 · citizenpublichouse.com Year Est: 2011 Exec Chef: Bernie Kantak Principal(s): Andrew Fritz, Bernie Kantak Signature Dishes: The Original Chop Salad, seared scallops, Citi-Zen, pork belly pastrami, eclectic drinks and dishes
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Kai at Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass
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5594 W. Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler, AZ 85226 602-225-0100 · wildhorsepassresort.com/kai Year Est: 2002 Exec Chef: Chef de Cuisine: Ryan Swanson Principal(s): NA Signature Dishes: Seasonal menu, Recado rojo compressed lamb, grilled tenderloin of tribal buffalo
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The Mission
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Restaurants: Southwest/Eclectic
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or 35 years, Vincent Guerithault, chef and owner of Vincent on Camelback, has been combining his expertise in classic French cooking with Southwestern ingredients to create a unique blend of flavors that has become his signature. Vincent was the first chef ever to receive a Citation of Excellence from the International Food & Wine Society and has enjoyed countless commendations, including the James Beard award as “America’s Best Chef: Southwest,” and the prestigious Officier de L’Ordre du Merite Agricole on behalf of the Republic of France. Vincent’s on Camelback was placed 24th on the World’s Top 50 Restaurants by British-based Restaurant Magazine. COMPANY STRENGTHS: “Hard work, consistency and diversity in what we do — from our signature fine-dining restaurant, Vincent on Camelback; our more casual Vincent Market Bistro, our seasonal outdoor Camelback Market, Vincent Van Go, our mobile wood burning pizza oven and our full-service catering business.” STRENGTH OF STAFF: “We have a loyal employee base and are proud to have them represent Vincent’s to our clientele.” OUTLOOK FOR 2021: “To continue providing wonderful food service to our clientele as we’ve done for the past 35 years.”
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LON’s at The Hermosa
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3815 N. Brown Ave., Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480-636-5005 · themissionaz.com Year Est: 2008 Exec Chef: Matt Carter Principal(s): Matt Carter, Terry Ellisor, Brian Raab Signature Dishes: Modern Latin cuisine, Duck Empanada, Peruvian Clam Chowder, Pork Shoulder, Chorizo Porchetta, Blood Orange Margaritas
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Carlsbad Tavern and Restaurant
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3313 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480-970-8164 · carlsbadtavern.com Year Est: 1995 Exec Chef: Gerardo Trinidad Principal(s): Andrew Capriola and Judith Merritt Signature Dishes: Carne Adovada Plate with red chile, New Mexican Potstickers with corn-cream sauce, Osso Bucco with apple chipotle glaze
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Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill
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7221 W. Ray Rd., Chandler, AZ 85226 480-893-7550 · ztejas.com Year Est: 1989 Exec Chef: Diego Bolanos Principal(s): Robby Nethercut, COO Signature Dishes: Santa Fe Smoked Chicken Enchilada, Five-Cheese Macaroni & Achiote Chicken, Southwestern Chicken Caesar Salad
10 Blue Adobe Santa Fe Grille last year
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10885 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85259 480-314-0550 · blueadobegrille.com Year Est: 2000 Exec Chef: Jose Leyva Principal(s): NA Signature Dishes: Lobster macaroni, raspberry chipotle pork tenderloin, chorizo-stuffed chicken
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