Featured Chef Ray Anderson, Chef de Cuisine of Palm Court at the Scottsdale Resort & Conference Center.

How did you get your start in the restaurant business?
In 1980 at the family restaurant.

What is your favorite Valley restaurant, besides your own?
Ocean Club.

What is your favorite dish at your restaurant?
Herb mustard-crusted lamb rack, smoked gouda potato purée and roasted garlic demi glaze.

What is the most memorable meal you’ve ever had?
My mom's spaghetti and meatballs.

If you could have anyone visit your restaurant, who would it be?
Julia Child.

Name three ingredients that you have at home at all times.
Salt, pepper and garlic.

What is your favorite bottle of wine or cocktail?
’97 Duckhorn Cabernet.

What do you like to do in your free time?
Golf.