Experience AZ magazine is Arizona’s go-to travel and adventure guide, showcasing the best places to eat, stay, shop, explore and experience across the state. Here are five celebrity chef restaurants that you can experience in Arizona.
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La Zozzona — Chef Richard Blais
La Zozzona, celebrity Chef Richard Blais’ (Top Chef) inaugural Arizona restaurant, offers a modern Italian dining experience in Scottsdale. The name translates to “messy delicious,” reflecting a menu inspired by Blais’ Italian travels. Highlights include house-made pastas, such as Rigatoni alla Zozzona with guanciale, sausage, tomato, chili, and pecorino romano.
Information: lazozzona.com
Luna by Giada — Chef Giada De Laurentiis
Luna by Giada, located in Caesars Republic Scottsdale, is celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis‘s (Food Network shows like Giada at Home and Giada Entertains) signature restaurant. The menu reflects her Roman heritage with vibrant California influences, offering Italian-inspired dishes in a sophisticated, high-energy environment. Guests can enjoy dinner and weekend brunch, complemented by an extensive wine list and handcrafted cocktails…