RESTAURANTS: FUSION/ECLECTIC

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114 E. 7th St., Tempe, AZ 85281 480-968-1114 · houseoftricks.com Year Est: 1987 Exec Chef: Scott Umscheid Principal(s): Robert and Robin Trick Signature Dishes: Whole Grain Mustard-Cider Braised Beeler’s Pork Volcano Shank with Fried Cheddar, Celery Root Puree and Jalapeno Apple Jam

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, blue-corn crusted veal sweetbreads with red wine thyme sauce

Citizen Public House

7111 E. 5th Ave., #E, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480-398-4208 · citizenpublichouse.com Year Est: 2010 Exec Chef: Bernie Kantack Principal(s): Andrew Fritz, Bernie Kantack Signature Dishes: Chopped salad, pan-seared scallops

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Chino Bandido

15414 N. 19th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85023 602-375-3639 · chinobandido.com Year Est: 1990 Exec Chef: NA Principal(s): Frank and Eve Collins Signature Dishes: Jade red chicken, jerk fried rice, Chinese BBQ pork, carnitas, egg foo yung

Virtu

3701 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480-946-3477 · virtuhonestcraft.com Year Est: 2013 Exec Chef: Gio Osso Principal(s): Gio Osso Signature Dishes: Chef Osso refers to the food – and the vibe – of Virtu as a “beautifully composed symphony of sights, scents and tastes”

Hula’s Modern Tiki

5114 N. 7th St., Phoenix, AZ 85014 602-265-8454 · hulasmoderntiki.com Year Est: 2009 Exec Chef: NA Principal(s): Dana Mule and Chris Delaney Signature Dishes: Hawaiian ceviche, Duke’s luau port plate, the Hula burger; signature tropical cocktails

The Vig

4041 N. 40th St., Phoenix, AZ 85018 602-553-7227 · thevig.us Year Est: 2007 Exec Chef: Jeremy Pacheco Principal(s): Genuine Concepts Signature Dishes: Genuine cheeseburger, pozole, street tacos, steak frites

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Roy’s Pacific Rim Cuisine

5350 E. Marriott Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85054 480-419-7697 · roysrestaurant.com Year Est: 1998 Exec Chef: Mako Segawa Principal(s): Jaye Sechrest Signature Dishes: Misoyaki “Butterfish”

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Chelsea’s Kitchen

5040 N. 40th St., Phoenix, AZ 85018 602-957-2555 · chelseaskitchenaz.com Year Est: 2007 Exec Chef: Paul Lindsay Principal(s): Brad Cox, GM Signature Dishes: Chelsea’s cheeseburger, taco platters, grilled ora King salmon SumoMaya, a funky choice for seasonal Mexican-Asian fusion cuisine, also offers creative cocktails. Client Provided Image

SUMOMAYA

6560 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85253 480-397-9520 · sumomaya.com Year Est: 2013 Exec Chef: Lorenzo López Principal(s): German Osio, owner

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SumoMaya combines the magnificent flavors of Asia with the robust culinary traditions of Mexico and essences of South America into a dynamic fusion concept featuring craveable tapas-style plates. SumoMaya celebrates the distinctive Mexican and Asian flavors with its unique, seasonal fusion cuisine. SumoMaya allows its diners to travel through these regions on a chef-driven culinary adventure. The chefs at SumoMaya recommend you choose three to five dishes each to enjoy on your own, or share with the table, in order to maximize your experience. SumoMaya’s unique free-form dining style is designed to heighten and arouse your senses.

COMPANY STRENGTHS: “We have always had a love and passion for both cuisines, which are both extremely social in style and similar in anatomy.”