Taste America Phoenix
Mark Tarbell, Matt Carter, Kevin Binkley, Rochelle Daniel and Mel Mecinas
Greg Miller and Mel Mecinas
On Sept. 25, the exclusive dining event benefiting the James Beard Foundation, A Night of Culinary Stars, was held at Royal Palms Resort and Spa. The evening began with a reception filled with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres from local chefs and restaurateurs, including Kevin Binkley, Binkley’s Restaurant Group; Matt Carter, Zinc Bistro; Rochelle Daniel, The Restaurant at L’Auberge de Sedona; Mel Mecinas, Talavera at Four Seasons Resort; and Mark Tarbell, Tarbell’s Restaurant Group.
Afterward, guests savored an extraordinary four-course dinner prepared by three James Beard Award winners, Taste America All-Star Michel Nischan; Local Star Chris Bianco, Pizzeria Bianco; Local Star RoxSand Scocos McCreary; and Host Chef Todd Allison, T. Cooks at Royal Palms Resort and Spa. The chefs created a unique and unforgettable one-night-only menu.
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Jamie Hormel and Mark Tarbell
RoxSand Scocos McCreary and Barbara Fenzl
Alexandra and Jonathan Loeb
Dionne and Francis Najafi
Teri Schreiber and McKenzie O’Brien
Robert McGrath and Julie Marshal, James Beard Foundation New York City
Mark Reid
Jeannine Frost and Linda Spinelli
Maggie Norris and Tina Clemmons
