Local Celebrity Chefs

Phoenix and Scottsdale are home to so many fabulous restaurants, and some are even run by Celebrity Chefs. Wouldn’t it be fun to try them all???

Chef: Beau MacMillan

Restaurants:

Elements at the Sanctuary (previous) – 20 year run! | Paradise Valley

Cala – Modern Coastal Cocktails & Cuisine | Scottsdale

You may have also seen him on the shows: 

Iron Chef America (he beat Bobby Flay!), Worst Cooks in America, Next Iron Chef

and Guy’s Grocery Games

As for what you can expect at his restaurant Cala –

Fresh, modern coastal cuisine using the freshest, seasonal ingredients.

Cala Scottsdale | 7501 E Camelback Road | 480.590.5676

CLICK HERE to make reservations

CLICK HERE to visit their Facebook page

 

Chef: Scott Conant

Restaurant: The Americano | North Scottsdale

You may also know him from the shows:

Chopped, Best Baker in America and Beat Bobby Flay

CLICK HERE to order a copy of his cookbook, Peace, Love and Pasta.

As for what you can expect at his restaurant the Americano –

Italian-inspired steakhouse with a sleek, modern vibe. An “elevated, yet approachable menu that serves every taste.”

 

The Americano | 17797 N Scottsdale Rd | 480.573.0001

CLICK HERE to learn more or to make reservations

CLICK HERE to visit their Facebook page

 

Chef: Chris Bianco

Restaurants: Pizzeria Bianco, Pane Bianco, Tratto | Phoenix 

You may have seen him:

For several years, Chris has been a frequent guest on local news programs, as well as countless features on TV including Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Netflix’s The Chef Show, and even Live with Regis and Kelly! He has been featured in the New York Times, received a shout out Rachael Ray, and was give the Best Pizza in America title by Food & Wine Magazine twice.

Chris started Pizzeria Bianco in the back corner of a phoenix grocery store in 1988.

His restaurants are a must-try!

CLICK HERE to order his cookbook, Bianco: Pizza, Pasta and Other Food I Like

 

CLICK HERE for locations and menus for all of the local Bianco restaurants

 

Giada de Laurentis – coming soon to Scottsdale!

Restaurants: Luna by Giada and Pronto by Giada | Scottsdale

You may have seen her on the following TV shows:

Food Network’s Everyday Italian, Giada at Home, Food Network Star, and more!

CLICK HERE to view her cookbooks (9 of them were best sellers!)

What to expect from her upcoming restaurants:

Giada will feature two restaurant concepts in the new Caesars Republic hotel, which will be opening in February of 2024.

The inspiration behind both restaurants will be California and Italian cuisine.

CLICK HERE for the new hotel website for updates!