José Andrés will open his first Arizona restaurant ’Bar Mar’ at VAI Resort in Glendale!
VAI Resort, scheduled to open in phases starting in 2025, announced the celebrity chef partnership on Tuesday, saying the following:
We’re thrilled to unveil Bar Mar—the first José Andrés Group restaurant in Arizona, where the finest seafood creations meet modern culinary artistry! With Bar Mar by José Andrés as JAG’s first Arizona venture, we’re setting a new standard for dining in the state, bringing bold innovation, world-class seafood, and a dynamic atmosphere to Glendale. With modern takes on classics, you know and love, festive cocktails, and a vibrant design envisioned by Lázaro Rosa Violán, Bar Mar will elevate VAI’s culinary offerings with its world-class cuisine and immersive dining experience. This is a true milestone for VAI Resort, as we partner with one of the most visionary chefs in the world, redefining what it means to dine in Arizona.
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’ Bar Mar ’ will be a part of the more than a dozen concepts created by Chef José Andres and his restaurant group.