Talavera (at the Four Seasons Resort) – Executive Chef Mel Mecinas

Zinc Bistro – Chef/Owner Matt Carter and Sous Chef Rochelle Daniel

 Also on the menu at Dine Out with the Chefs will be internationally known wine researcher and consultant Jennifer Hashim-Buckey presenting “From Vine to Wine: A Brief Introduction to Winegrowing and Wine Grape Varietals” and Pamela Swartz signing her latest edition of Dine Out Phoenix: Where to Eat from Chic to Unique, the essential dining guide to the Valley’s finest restaurants. Dine Out with the Chefs also will include the Latin-inspired music of Rakata, great raffle prizes and tastings of fine wines, beers and spirits, among other surprises. 

LOCATION AND PARKING

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts is located at 7380 E.

A Celebration of the Culinary Arts

Oct. 4, 2009

Sunday, 4 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Dayton Fowler Grafman Atrium

One of the Valley’s most exclusive culinary events, Dine Out with the Chefs will return for its fourth year on Oct. 4 to the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts’ beautiful new Dayton Fowler Grafman Atrium with an expanded roster of celebrated chefs, entertainment and other surprises.

Advance tickets are available for $55 through the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts’ patron services box office at (480) 994-ARTS (2787) ext. 2 or online at www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org. Tickets at the door are $65 (capacity is extremely limited, and advance tickets are highly recommended). Proceeds benefit the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts’ youth education and outreach programs.

Founded by award-winning author Pamela Swartz and Larry Siegel of Barnes & Noble, Dine Out with the Chefs offers guests the opportunity to mingle with more than 20 of the Valley’s top chefs and to sample their culinary creations, from delicious soups, salads and appetizers to some of their signature dishes and most decadent desserts. The participating chefs and restaurants include: 

Alto ristorante e bar (Hyatt Regency at Gainey Ranch) – Executive Chef Eric Howson and Executive Chef Salvador Prado

Arcadia Farms – Chef/Owner Carolyn Ellis

Asia de Cuba (at the Mondrian Scottsdale) – Executive Chef Donald Lemperle

Cowboy Ciao – Chef Rick Roberts and Chef Lester Gonzalez

Digestif – Chef Payton Curry

Estate House – Executive Chef Gio Osso

Galette Dessert Bar – Chef Tracy Dempsey Il Terrazzo (at the Phoenician) – Executive Chef Paul Carter and Chef de Cuisine Victor Casanova

J&G Steakhouse (at the Phoenician) – Chef de Cuisine Jacques Qualin

Lon’s at the Hermosa Inn – Executive Chef Michael Rusconi

Metro Brasserie & Bar – Executive Chef Matt Taylor

The Mission – Chef/Owner Matt Carter and Sous Chef Luis Milan

Petite Maison – Chef James Porter

Razz’s Restaurant – Chef/Owner Erasmo “Razz” Kamnitzer

Simply Bread – Head Baker Jeffrey Yankellow

SWB, a southwest bistro (at Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch) – Executive Chef Juan Solorio

Sweet Republic – Co-Owner/Ice Cream Chef Helen Yung

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