THE VALLEY'S TOP CHEF: MATT CARTER of Zinc Bistro, The Mission and Bonfire Grill. And be sure to take a look at the cold case on your next visit. The Royal Palms Resort & Spas Executive Chef Lee Hillson faced off against professional chef and cookbook author Cat Cora during a Food Network Iron Chef competition in 2008. From the heirloom cauliflower steak drizzled in tahini cream to the umami ribeye served with turmeric mashed potatoes and trumpet mushrooms, House Brasserie offers something for every palate and preference. Price Range: $$$$ - $$$$. Three hours is a lot of my time. Graffiato, opened in June of 2011, is one of nine of Mike Isabella's restaurants. So friendly and helpful. The Season 10 winner recently debuted her restaurant, Arlo Grey, in Austin. The Voltaggio brothers both competed on Top Chef season six. The winner gets the title, $250,000 and more. I was blown away. Subscribe to the James Beard Awards newsletter. Chef Alfred Portale of Gotham Bar and Grill is the guest judge, and he alone picks the Quickfire winner. "Whichever chef we hire locally will direct his own vibe," Malarkey tells the Republic, "We will trust him or her to be hip to what's cool and happening in the area. Mattin Noblia of Season 6 is now a real estate broker. Also in 2016, Levine opened Sel, an enchanting restaurant nestled in the Old Town Scottsdale Arts District. Certified Pizzaiolo Gio Osso fuses the best of the Southwest and Naples, Italy, at Pizzeria Virtu in Old Town Scottsdale, where he prepares Neapolitan pies using Arizona- and California-sourced produce for combos like the chestnut-honey-topped Milano with pancetta, and the sopressata l andn'duja-spiced Reggio. Outstanding Restaurateur: Mike Mastro and Jeff. For Season 10 of Top Chef Canada, these chef contestants are bringing it their all. All rights reserved. Badman is a vegetable whisperer and will have you wondering how you ever ate squash without pumpkin seeds, mustard and feta, or why you dont grill broccoli and serve it with pistachios and meyer lemon aioli more often. The outdoor seating is beautiful and the restaurant boastsmore, American (New)Cocktail BarsAmerican (Traditional)$$, First time at Cook and Craft, very good experience! Plan a trip around daily specials such as Friday's Hawaiian plate lunch: seared albacore katsu with sushi rice, spicy Kewpie slaw, jalapeno-onion jam, and a soft, soy-marinated egg. Contestants from Bravo TV's Top Chef have gone on to open all kinds of restaurants in New York City. Chef and owner Ilan Hall won season two of Top Chef and still makes appearances on the show from time to time as a guest judge. I created a map of the US with the location of EVERY RESTURANT ASSOCIATED WITH A TOP CHEF CONTESTANT. This year, returning judges Mark McEwan , Mijune Pak , Chris Nuttall-Smith and Janet Zuccarini, along with host-with-the . Should you be lucky enough to score a reservation at the Old Town omakase room, you can expect an expertly crafted and carefully curated selection of Japanese seafood and exotic ingredients presented to you via a parada of small plates directly from the hands of Chef Shinji Kurita. Meanwhile, co-owner (and Los Milics wine creator) Pavle Milic works the floor to make FnB feel as homey and welcoming as possible. Arizona winemaking (yes, it's a thing) has made great strides over the last few years. Blais first competed on Top Chef Season 4, where he lost in the finale, so he came back in season 8, Top Chef All-Stars, for redemption. He always felt at home in Hawaii and ended up setting down there and opening Tin Roof in Kahului. YOLO, baby. ;). A post shared by Tin Roof, Maui (@tinroofmaui). Here is a list of great restaurants opened byTop Chef Alumni. 1 / 21 FnB Since 2009, Chef Charleen Badman has tirelessly cooked to show off Arizona's farming and agricultural communities at FnB. A post shared by Ms Chi Cafe (@mschicafe). Winner of "Top Chef" Season 13, Ford opened The Butcher's Club in January in Palm Beach Gardens. The chef debuted her restaurant and got a hosting gig. Photo By: Jackie Alpers Depending on what the kitchen is turning out, often by hand, you can choose between stuffed caramelle, elegant pappardelle or tubes of garganelli, all paired with seasonal ingredients.Another must: tableside Caesar salad. A bucket listing dining experience for adventurous epicureans, Shinbay Omakase Room wows the senses and delights the taste buds. I know that in nearby St. Petersburg Jeffrey Jew moved from Stillwater to his restaurant Lingr and Fabio just opened a new place Taverna Costale, Justin Sutherland (TC Louisville, now on Fast Foodies with Kristen Kish and Jeremy Ford) has Handsome Hog in St. Paul, MN. Book your reservations now at these eateries from 'Top Chef' winners, runners-up, and fan favorites. Now, hes practically a household name, as a James Beard Award nominee and frequent local, on-air cooking-segment chef. And then you sit down to eat. Arizona's honorees span a number of categories: Best New Restaurant, Outstanding Baker, Outstanding Bar Program, Outstanding Chef, Outstanding Hospitality, Outstanding Pastry Chef, Outstanding Restaurant, Outstanding Restauranteur, Outstanding Wine Program, Outstanding Wine, Beer or Spirits Producer, Rising Star Chef of the Year, and Best Chefs: Southwest. (http://www.phillymag.com/foobooz/2017/01/13/south-philly-tamale-truck-jennifer-zavala/). 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Martin, Mosquito Supper Club, New Orleans, Salazar Brothers, La Guelaguetza, Albuquerque, NM, Giovanni Scorzo, Andreoli Italian Grocer, Scottsdale, AZ, Tiffany Derry, Roots Southern Table, Farmers Branch, TX, Christine Ha and Tony J. Nguyen, Xin Cho, Houston, The James Beard Awards are Presented byCapital One, Presented In Association with:Chicago Department of Aviation, Premier Sponsors:American Airlines,Acqua Panna Natural Spring Water,andS.Pellegrino Sparkling Natural Mineral Water, Supporting Sponsors:Skuna Bay SalmonandValrhona, Reception Sponsors:Ecolab,Kendall College, andWindstar Cruises, Proud Hosts:Choose ChicagoandIllinois Restaurant Association, Additional Support:Chteau dEsclans andHMSHost. Tableside guacamole is a must. 6922 E Main St, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, USA. Antonia Lofaso. The chef most endeared to the hearts of T.Cooks longtime devotees left in 2012, but he returned home to the Mediterranean grounds of The Royal Palms Resort & Spa. Chef Sean Brock uses his own rooftop garden as well as produce from local South Carolina growers to offer inspired, fresh and traditional dishes. Make a one-time donation today for as little as $1. Its North Scottsdale counterpart has a sexier, more contemporary vibe with two stories of seating, a giant amber-colored cross anchored behind the luxe bar, backlit Himalayan salt stairs, and a spacious patio that overlooks Kierland Commons. Oishii, The Brand Behind the Omakase Strawberry, Introduces New Koyo Berry Breed, 5 Best Non-Alcoholic Gins, According to a Spirits Expert, Everything You Need To Cook Like Emily Mariko, 25 Get Well Soon Gifts That Show How Much You Care, 6 Best Whiskeys, According to a Spirits Expert, These Cord Organizers Save Your Kitchen From Clutter, Enter Daily for Your Chance to Win $10,000, Mexican and Asian dont seem like culinary soulmates, but, Los Angeles Madera Group has opened three Phoenix/Scottsdale outposts of their fast-casual Tocaya Organica in rapid succession. Visually, ZuZu is a modern take on the classic, all-American 1950s hotel restaurant. The casual dining spot often has a line around the corner full of patrons waiting to try Simeons take on Hawaiian fare. I will try to keep it up to date but when making it I noticed a few restaurants have closed just recently and chefs have left their jobs at certain places even in the last week. At this authentic French bistro, co-owners Matt Carter and Terry Ellisor (both of The Mission and Fat Ox), strike all the right notes. Mei Lin of Season 12 has her recipes for the Duck a lOrange and the Best dessert on Top Chef posted on her website, Eve Aronoff (S6) [Frita Batidos] (http://www.fritabatidos.com), Bryan Voltaggio (S6) [Aggio] (http://ashburn.volt-aggio.com/), Eli Kirshtein (S6) [The Luminary] (http://theluminaryatl.com/), Hector Santiago (S6) [El Super Pan] (http://www.elsuperpan.com), Jesse Sandlin (S6) - The Outpost American Tavern, Emily Hahn (S14) Warehouse Bar + Kitchen, [Prime & Provisions] (http://www.primeandprovisions.com), Rebecca LaMalfa (S12) Virgin Hotel Chicago, Spike Mendelsohn (S4&8) Good Stuff Eatery, Kelly Liken (S7) Harvest by Kelly Liken, Jennifer Carroll (S6&8) & Mike Isabella (S6&8) Requin, John Somerville (S7) Lellis Inn on The Green, Kenny Gilbert (S7) - Gilbert's Underground Kitchen, Stefan Richter (S5&10) Stefans Steak Houses, Josie Smith-Malave (S2&10) Bubbles + Pearls, Chris Crary (S9) Hyde Sunset Kitchen + Cocktails, Wolf with Chef De Cuisine Ramon Bojorquez (S11), Phillip Frankland Lee (S13) - Scratch Bar, Annie Pettry (S14) Decca._1W1pLIfaIb8rYU6YeTdAk6{margin-right:6px}._1H6Meh6ZAemKxOJDOEasfK{border-radius:50%;box-sizing:border-box;height:20px;margin-left:-8px;width:20px}._1H6Meh6ZAemKxOJDOEasfK:first-child{margin-left:0}._30vlMmCcnqKnXP1t-fzm0e{display:inline-block;margin-left:-8px;position:relative} Carl made it very far in the competition and since Top Chef he has been very successful in his personal career as the chef at The Table. TVFScore. From the expertly crafted sippers and ground-fresh burgers to the ever-changing ambiance and artwork, youre bound to have a good time, and good meal, at AZ88. Despite chefs still reeling from the last episode, Top Chef: Houston returns this week with possibly the most high-pressure, Texas-themed challenge yet smoking brisket. The fine-dining establishment specializes in contemporary American cuisine and has a tidy selection of craft cocktails along with a substantial wine list.
