{"id":29427,"date":"2025-07-28T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/?p=29427"},"modified":"2025-07-28T09:46:28","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T16:46:28","slug":"arizona-restaurant-association-launches-inaugural-arizona-chefs-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/events\/arizona-restaurant-association-launches-inaugural-arizona-chefs-week","title":{"rendered":"Arizona Restaurant Association Launches Inaugural Arizona Chef\u2019s Week"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <strong>Arizona Restaurant Association<\/strong> (ARA) has unveiled a brand-new event designed to boost business for independent restaurants and celebrate culinary talent across the state. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/azrestaurant.org\/events\/arizona-chefs-week\/\">Arizona Chef\u2019s Week<\/a><\/strong> will run from Friday, <strong>August 1<\/strong>, through Sunday, <strong>August 10<\/strong>, offering diners a chance to enjoy specially curated menus at restaurants throughout the Valley and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This 10-day culinary experience is the latest effort by the ARA to support Valley dining establishments, particularly during the slower summer months that can be challenging for the hospitality industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/23145108\/Gladly-Photo-by-Dena-Roche.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"819\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-29431 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/23145108\/Gladly-Photo-by-Dena-Roche-1024x819.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/23145108\/Gladly-Photo-by-Dena-Roche-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/23145108\/Gladly-Photo-by-Dena-Roche-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/23145108\/Gladly-Photo-by-Dena-Roche-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/23145108\/Gladly-Photo-by-Dena-Roche-380x304.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/23145108\/Gladly-Photo-by-Dena-Roche-800x640.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/23145108\/Gladly-Photo-by-Dena-Roche-1160x928.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/23145108\/Gladly-Photo-by-Dena-Roche-80x64.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/23145108\/Gladly-Photo-by-Dena-Roche.jpg 1500w\" ><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Dena Roche<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>ARA President and CEO Steve Chucri emphasized the importance of the initiative: \u201cYear-round, it is our mission, our calling and our passion to promote and advocate for our hospitality industry. Summertime in the Valley serves as a particularly challenging period for many restaurants, and therefore, it is more vital than ever to support. This event is truly about residents supporting restaurants while experiencing an incredible meal.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/23145135\/Rusconis-kitchen-2-photo-by-Susie-Timm.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"819\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-29432 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/23145135\/Rusconis-kitchen-2-photo-by-Susie-Timm-1024x819.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/23145135\/Rusconis-kitchen-2-photo-by-Susie-Timm-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/23145135\/Rusconis-kitchen-2-photo-by-Susie-Timm-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/23145135\/Rusconis-kitchen-2-photo-by-Susie-Timm-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/23145135\/Rusconis-kitchen-2-photo-by-Susie-Timm-380x304.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/23145135\/Rusconis-kitchen-2-photo-by-Susie-Timm-800x640.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/23145135\/Rusconis-kitchen-2-photo-by-Susie-Timm-1160x928.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/23145135\/Rusconis-kitchen-2-photo-by-Susie-Timm-80x64.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/23145135\/Rusconis-kitchen-2-photo-by-Susie-Timm.jpg 1500w\" ><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Susie Timm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Modeled after the popular <strong>Arizona Restaurant Week<\/strong> events held each spring and fall, Arizona Chef\u2019s Week will offer diners the opportunity to enjoy three-course prix fixe menus priced at $55 or $66 per person. However, unlike Restaurant Week, this new event places a special emphasis on chef creativity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Participating chefs are encouraged to create exclusive dishes not found on regular menus, allowing them to highlight seasonal ingredients, inventive flavors, and one-of-a-kind presentations designed just for Chef\u2019s Week. The debut will feature a selected group of restaurants, providing them with a spotlight to boost visibility and revenue while showcasing their culinary innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/23145216\/Rusconis-Kitchen-photo-by-susie-Timm.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"819\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-29433 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/23145216\/Rusconis-Kitchen-photo-by-susie-Timm-1024x819.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/23145216\/Rusconis-Kitchen-photo-by-susie-Timm-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/23145216\/Rusconis-Kitchen-photo-by-susie-Timm-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/23145216\/Rusconis-Kitchen-photo-by-susie-Timm-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/23145216\/Rusconis-Kitchen-photo-by-susie-Timm-380x304.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/23145216\/Rusconis-Kitchen-photo-by-susie-Timm-800x640.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/23145216\/Rusconis-Kitchen-photo-by-susie-Timm-1160x928.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/23145216\/Rusconis-Kitchen-photo-by-susie-Timm-80x64.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/23145216\/Rusconis-Kitchen-photo-by-susie-Timm.jpg 1500w\" ><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Susie Timm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the early participants are some of the Valley\u2019s most notable dining spots, including <a href=\"https:\/\/beckettstable.com\/\">Beckett\u2019s Table<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizenpublichouse.com\/\">Citizen Public House<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espiritumesa.com\/\">Espiritu Mesa<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/evonorthscottsdale.com\/\">Evo North Scottsdale<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/eatfireatwill.com\/\">Fire at Will<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/hushpublichouse.com\/\">Hush Public House<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/phoenixcitygrille.com\/\">Phoenix City Grille<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/rusconiskitchen.com\/\">Rusconi\u2019s American Kitchen<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theamericanorestaurant.com\/\">The Americano<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thegladly.com\/\">The Gladly<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themexicano.com\/\">The Mexicano<\/a> (Chandler and Phoenix), and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wrenandwolf.com\/\">Wren &amp; Wolf<\/a>, among others. For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/azrestaurant.org\/events\/arizona-chefs-week\/\">azrestaurant.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Arizona Restaurant Association has launched Arizona Chef\u2019s Week, running August 1-10, to celebrate the Valley&#8217;s culinary 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