{"id":30301,"date":"2025-12-11T12:04:55","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T19:04:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/?p=30301"},"modified":"2025-12-11T12:04:57","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T19:04:57","slug":"celebrating-a-year-of-flavor-and-passion-mixelas-culinary-journey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/phoenix-food-and-restaurant-news\/celebrating-a-year-of-flavor-and-passion-mixelas-culinary-journey","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating a Year of Flavor and Passion: Mixela&#8217;s Culinary Journey"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This year marks the first anniversary of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mixelaphx.com\/\">Mixela<\/a>, the beloved restaurant founded by Chef Gian Franco and hospitality expert Valentina Huerta. Their shared journey spans years of dedication to the art of cooking and providing exceptional dining experiences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With roots in Italy and decades of restaurant expertise, the duo has crafted a space where traditional European cuisine meets a modern twist, creating an intimate yet sophisticated atmosphere for every guest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/11115915\/IMG_1220.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"819\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-30303 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\/12\/11115915\/IMG_1220-1024x819.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/11115915\/IMG_1220-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/11115915\/IMG_1220-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/11115915\/IMG_1220-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/11115915\/IMG_1220-380x304.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/11115915\/IMG_1220-800x640.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/11115915\/IMG_1220-1160x928.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/11115915\/IMG_1220-80x64.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/11115915\/IMG_1220.jpg 1500w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve always wanted to create a place where people feel like family and are treated to food that reminds them of home &#8211; but with an innovative edge,\u201d Chef Gian Franco, who grew up watching his nonna cook, said. &#8220;For us, it\u2019s not just about food; it\u2019s about creating memories over a shared meal.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Valentina, who manages the front of house, added, \u201cThe best part is seeing our guests leave with smiles, transferring love. That\u2019s how we know we\u2019ve done our job right. This past year has been amazing, and we\u2019re just getting started. We\u2019re excited to continue growing and bringing new flavors to our community.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their path in the restaurant industry has been full of challenges, but their dedication to quality, culinary innovation, and heartfelt service has been unwavering. 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Every dish on our menu has a story to tell, and we\u2019re grateful to share those stories with our guests,\u201d Chef Gian Franco said. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/11115922\/FullSizeRender.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"768\"  height=\"1024\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-30305 pk-lazyload\"  style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7500041852912126;width:527px;height:auto\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/11115922\/FullSizeRender-768x1024.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/11115922\/FullSizeRender-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/11115922\/FullSizeRender-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/11115922\/FullSizeRender-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/11115922\/FullSizeRender-380x507.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/11115922\/FullSizeRender-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/11115922\/FullSizeRender-1160x1547.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/11115922\/FullSizeRender-80x107.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/11115922\/FullSizeRender-60x80.jpg 60w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/11115922\/FullSizeRender.jpg 1500w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The atmosphere is intentionally warm and inviting, blending casual elegance with a \u201cslick and a little sexy\u201d vibe, encouraging guests to gather and enjoy a communal dining experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s all about love, passion and a love for food, for service, for our guests. That love drives everything we do, and it\u2019s what we hope to continue sharing with everyone who walks through our doors,\u201d Valentina said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Mixela celebrates this milestone, it\u2019s clear that the duo&#8217;s culinary journey is only just beginning, promising even more flavors, stories, and memorable experiences for years to come. Learn more at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mixelaphx.com\/\">mixelaphx.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Mixela celebrates one year of small plates, inventive cocktails and an intimate but friendly atmosphere. \n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":30302,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[16429,17166,10516,17525],"class_list":{"0":"post-30301","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-phoenix-food-and-restaurant-news","8":"tag-anniversary","9":"tag-mixela","10":"tag-phoenix-dining","11":"tag-small-plates","12":"cs-entry","13":"cs-video-wrap"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - 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