Spring Arizona Restaurant Week (ARW), held May 15-25 will be a prime opportunity to check out hot new restaurants or rediscover old favorites. During the Spring edition of ARW, over 100 Phoenix restaurants will offer a selection of chef-curated, specialty menus priced at $33 or $44 per person, excluding beverages, tax and gratuity unless otherwise noted.
Since 2008, the Arizona Restaurant Association has been delighting diners by bringing together the greatest culinary masterminds for an 11-night celebration of edible excellence. Join the likes of James Beard Award Winner Chef Christopher Gross, legendary Chef Kevin Binkley, and visionary Chef Gio Osso as they continue to put Arizona on the map as a destination for food lovers.
“Arizona’s food scene is thriving, thanks in no small part to the trailblazing chefs, mixologists and restaurateurs who make certain that it never gets stale,” said Arizona Restaurant Association president and CEO Steve Chucri. “It’s that excitement and energy that helps fuel the dramatic growth of our industry. We’re honored for the second consecutive year to see Arizona’s restaurant industry lead the rest of the country in restaurant sales and jobs growth.”
Arizona’s food scene has officially arrived – becoming one of the country’s most dynamic culinary scenes – with Arizona Restaurant Week at its helm. Food aficionados can feast on everything from Robata “open charcoal” cuisine at Roka Akor to scrumptious eats that hail from the Northern Italian Coast at Taggia inside FireSky Resort and Spa, as well as five-star bone-in Kona crusted dry aged sirloin at The Capital Grille. With so many restaurants featured throughout the week, deciding where to eat can be a tough choice. A full list of participating restaurants and menus will be featured on www.ArizonaRestaurantWeek.com with an easy-to-use interface for searching for a favorite local chef, type of cuisine or restaurant wish list.
The twice-annual Arizona Restaurant Week gives gastronomic change agents like longtime ARW participant Michael Rusconi Chef/Proprietor of Rusconi’s American Kitchen the opportunity to roll out the red carpet for diners.
“ARW is a truly a chef-driven week that gives us a chance to put our best culinary foot forward as we showcase the talents of our teams,” said Rusconi.
Don’t miss a bite: check the website often as new restaurants and menus will be added as they become available. Until then, find out all the delectable details by following Arizona Restaurant Week (ARW) on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram.
