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RESTAURANTS: INTERNATIONAL
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
T. Cook’s offers seasonal, artful Mediterraneaninspired cooking by Executive Chef Lee Hillson 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 2021: “T. Cook’s will continue to focus on bringing creative cuisine in an elegant setting, embodied by bold Mediterranean flavors, fresh and seasonal ingredients while enhancing its unforgettable legacy and traditions.” last year 4
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 Restaurant
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 by celebrity Chef Beau MacMillan.
Rancho Pinot
6208 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85253 480-367-8030 · ranchopinot.com Year Est: 1993 Exec Chef: Chrysa Robertson Principal(s): Chrysa Robertson Cuisine: Grilled scallops, grilled quail, grilled lamb chops, Nonni’s Sunday chicken, grilled flatiron steak
Nobuo at Teeter House
622 E. Adams St., Phoenix, AZ 85004 602-254-0600 · nobuofukuda.com Year Est: 2010 Exec Chef: Nobuo Fukuda Principal(s): Nobuo Fukuda Cuisine: Elevated and re-invented Japanese cuisine
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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
Marigold Maison
4720 E. Cactus Rd., Paradise Valley, AZ 85032 602-795-0020 · marigoldmaison.com Year Est: 2014 Exec Chef: Sunil Kumar Principal(s): JNK Concepts Cuisine: Marigold Maison is a fine Indian restaurant known for its authentic Indian food
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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
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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): NA Cuisine: International fusion
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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 Cuisine: Persian