The Guerithault Family Vincent and Leevon with children Daniel, 20; Nicolas, 16; and Christian, 14.

Celebrated chef Vincent Guerithault and his family own and operate Phoenix’s 25-year-old Vincent on Camelback and the adjacent Vincent’s Market Bistro.

What are you most looking forward to this holiday season? Daniel: On top of a busy holiday and busy Christmas for the restaurant, relaxation is what I look forward to.
Christian: A break from school.

How does having kids make the holidays more fun? Leevon: I like the energy in the house, the excitement when they were little, and the anticipation of Christmas. As they’ve grown, [it’s fun] just having them involved in the business with us and doing things together as a family. They’re all working together, and we just make it fun.

What is your favorite holiday memory? Leevon: The one year that we spent Christmas in Nice (South of France) with Vincent’s parents. We haven’t had the opportunity to spend a lot of Christmases with them; it’s difficult for us to travel and be away from the restaurant. Being in the South of France and celebrating in the traditional French way was one of my most memorable Christmases.

What’s the best gift your family ever received? Vincent: Our three kids.
Leevon: The gift of family. Last year, instead of exchanging material gifts, we decided to take a trip with my dad and that was a lot of fun. [It was the] gift of time, making memories and being together as a family.

When do you do your holiday shopping? Daniel: Last minute.
Leevon: I try to do a little bit all year long.

What’s your New Year’s resolution? Vincent: As a family-owned business, we just try to do a better job than the previous 25 years that we’ve been in business in order to stay another 25 years in business.

Favorite Holiday Food: Goose.
Favorite Holiday Movie: ‘Home Alone.’
Favorite Holiday Story: ‘The Night Before Christmas.’
Favorite Holiday Dessert: Yule log.