For Chef Cory Oppold, a memorable meal unfolds one course at a time. At COURSE in Scottsdale, he considers how flavors, textures and presentations build on one another, creating a dining experience that invites guests to slow down and pay attention. The chef and partner brings more than two decades of experience to the restaurant, […]
Chef Aaron Murphy’s culinary education didn’t begin in a classroom. It started at a dishwashing station in a Mesquite, Nevada, casino kitchen. Today, Murphy is the head chef at Gregory’s Mesquite Grill at Eureka Casino Resort. From its remodeled dining room to its steakhouse menu, Gregory’s offers a glimpse into his approach to hospitality: elevated […]
Colorado native Chef Rema Maaliki brings family tradition, global experience and a deeply personal perspective to BearLeek in Denver’s RiNo neighborhood. As the restaurant’s co-owner and chef de cuisine, Maaliki helps shape a menu where Palestinian and Lebanese influences meet seasonal Colorado ingredients. Her cross-cultural techniques and curiosity come from the places and people that […]