Scottsdale's popular Francine Restaurant kicked off the new year in a big way—with Michelin-trained Executive Chef Remi Lefebvre joining the team, as well as debuting his new seasonal menu. The French-born chef has more than 20 years of global culinary experience at Michelin Star restaurants and…
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For more than 26 years, Danny Ocampo has been a part of the Z’Tejas family. In 2023, he was promoted to corporate chef—and has since has a large part in updating the menu and opening new locations. Before finding the culinary world, Ocampo was a bull rider in Mexico. And even today, he still owns a…
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Get ready, Scottsdale. James Beard Award-winning Chef Tyson Cole is bringing Uchi to the area, offering his stunning takes on non-traditional Japanese cuisine, sushi, and the seasonal omakase for which he is known. The highly-anticipated restaurant will open on Feb. 1 at 3821 N. Scottsdale Road…
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Hera Ambrosio was born in Brazil, but raised by restauranteurs in southern Italy. She lived and traveled throughout a few places across the globe before her family finally settled in Scottsdale in 1993. Her love for cooking and the diverse cultures and foods she experienced across Europe inspired…
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The cacti around the Valley may be strung with holiday lights, holiday tunes playing throughout shopping centers, and holiday light displays on view, but there are plenty of additional ways to embrace the season. This year, unique holiday experiences are popping up around the Valley. Here’s where to…
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After moving from DC, it was no question to Zoya Vora-Shah, the owner of The Wine Collective of Scottsdale, that it was the obvious place to not only settle down but also open a business. Her passion for local wines is obvious the moment you enter The Wine Collective, with its impressive wall of…
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Nothing says the holidays quite like a bottle of bubbly and the state’s premier wine shop and tasting room, The Wine Collective of Scottsdale, is getting into the holiday spirit with special seasonal offerings for champagne and wine lovers alike. Kicking things off is their Sensory Tasting which…
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This Scottsdale restaurant is definitely ready for the holiday season. Keeping to its yearly holiday tradition, Salt + Lime Modern Mexican Grill transformed everything from its space to its menu into the Feliz Navidad Cantina. And this year, the Christmas pop-up is bigger than ever, with more lights…
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Ready to start off your Halloween weekend with a tasty, yet spooky, celebration? Both STK Steakhouse and Kona Grill are gearing up to host Boos & Booze Brunch, a Halloween-themed brunch. The special event will be held on both Sat., Oct. 28 and Sun., Oct. 29, at both restaurants. The restaurants will…
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