famed or current "it" chefs in Phoenix/Scottsdale (Douglas: hotels, vacation)

[dc1225]

Hi guys...Who are some of the "it" chefs in Phoenix area? What restaurants? I don't recall phx being a hotbed of any famed chefs but I could be wrong here...who are some of the up and coming or already here chefs in the area that you know of? thx

[Finger Laker]

Nobuo Fukuda - Seasaw

Kevin Binkley - Binkleys

Jack Strong - Kai

Chris Bianco - Pizzeria Bianco, Panne Bianco

Matt Pool - Matt's Big Breakfast, Rooselvelt Tavern (good honest food)

Justina Duong - Cyclo

there are a lot more ........ it's not a top tier foodie spot, but there are more than enough high quality options and minds working here to keep you going for a long, long time

[fcorrales80]

Roy Yamaguchi - Roy's of Phoenix

Douglas Rodriguez - Desea (one of the most honored Neuvo Latino Chefs)

Vincent Geurithault - Vincent's on Camelback

Robert McGrath - Roaring Fork

Lee Hillson - T. Cook's (#1 restaurant from Zagat's restuarant and hotel guide)

These are just a few my friend in the Hotel and Restaurant Management Business program at ASU sent to me. She said there are many more but can't recall all of them, and Finger Laker listed some on her list.

[dc1225]

Originally Posted by Finger Laker

Nobuo Fukuda - Seasaw

Kevin Binkley - Binkleys

Jack Strong - Kai

Chris Bianco - Pizzeria Bianco, Panne Bianco

Matt Pool - Matt's Big Breakfast, Rooselvelt Tavern (good honest food)

Justina Duong - Cyclo

there are a lot more ........ it's not a top tier foodie spot, but there are more than enough high quality options and minds working here to keep you going for a long, long time

Thanks Finger!....I saw the See Saw menu and website and figured that guy had to be one of them!

[dc1225]

Originally Posted by fcorrales80

Roy Yamaguchi - Roy's of Phoenix

Douglas Rodriguez - Desea (one of the most honored Neuvo Latino Chefs)

Vincent Geurithault - Vincent's on Camelback

Robert McGrath - Roaring Fork

Lee Hillson - T. Cook's (#1 restaurant from Zagat's restuarant and hotel guide)

These are just a few my friend in the Hotel and Restaurant Management Business program at ASU sent to me. She said there are many more but can't recall all of them, and Finger Laker listed some on her list.

Cool, thanks!

[silverbear]

In addition to those named above,

Beau MacMillan -- Elements @ the Sanctuary, Iron Chef winner

Mark Tarbell -- Tarbell's, another Iron Chef winner

[Autumn07]

Eddie Matney- Eddie's House restaurant

[Havikats]

Here's a link I found. I hope it helps. Phoenix Arizona CVB Official Travel Resource- Hotels - Restaurants - Golf in the Greater Phoenix Area

[dc1225]

Originally Posted by Havikats

Here's a link I found. I hope it helps. Phoenix Arizona CVB Official Travel Resource- Hotels - Restaurants - Golf in the Greater Phoenix Area

Thanks, actually this is a very useful link.....Seeing as how focked up the economy, business and job markets are right now, I have decided to stay put for now and if I were to choose a vacation spot, Phoenix is nowhere near the top but this is very useful link nonetheless!