The 2012 Phoenix Cooks! Performance Kitchen Stages showcased the Valley’s Best who showed their unique and creative cooking styles. Culinary pros utilized their cooking talents during chef challenges on the Sub-Zero Wolf “Two Chefs in a Kitchen” Stage, the Thermador and Electrolux Stage spotlighting Executive Chefs sharing their secrets as they prepared specialty dishes from their menu.
Sub Zero – 2 Chefs Stage
Host: Beth McDonald – 99.9 KEZ
Chef 1: Michael Cairns
Chef 1′s Resort: Prado
Chef 2: Lee Hilson
Chef 2′s Resort: T. Cooks
Host: Robin Miller – Food Network
Chef 1: Mystery Competitor #1
Chef 1′s Resort: Good luck guessing!
Chef 2: Mystery Competitor #1
Chef 2′s Resort: Good luck guessing!
Host: Melissa Sharpe & Mamacita – EVA 95.5
Chef 1: Taylor Domet
Chef 1′s Resort: NoRTH
Chef 2: Frank Belosic
Chef 2′s Resort: District American Kitchen
Host: Robin Miller – The Food Network
Chef 1: Brian Archibald
Chef 1′s Resort: Renaissance Downtown
Chef 2: Steven Toevs
Chef 2′s Resort: Ritz Carlton
Host: TBD
Chef: TBD
Chef’s Resort: TBD
Electrolux Chef Stage
Host: Carolyn Coffey – 102.5 KNIX
Chef: Roberto Caballero
Chef’s Resort: Mastro’s
Host: Brittney Shipp – AZ Channel 3
Chef: Deborah Schneider
Chef’s Resort: SOL Mexican Cocina
Host: Brittney Shipp – AZ Channel 3
Chef: Payton Curry
Chef’s Resort: Brat Haus
Host: Danny Davis – KOY 1230
Chef: Jeff Hostenske
Chef’s Resort: Z’Tejas
Host: Danny Davis – KOY 1230
Chef: Jay Bogsinske
Chef’s Resort: District American Kitchen
Thermador Chef Stage
Host: Mathew Blades – MIX 96.9
Chef: Matt Zdeb
Chef’s Resort: Sushi Roku
Host: Mathew Blades – MIX 96.9
Topic: Mexican Moonshine Mixology demonstration with Roger Clyne
Host: Mathew Blades – MIX 96.9
Chef: Christopher Nicosia
Chef’s Resort: Sassi
Host: Tram Mai – NBC Channel 12
Chef: Greg Weiner
Chef’s Resort: The Buttes, a Marriott Resort
Host: Tram Mai – NBC Channel 12
Chef: Kevin Slade
Chef’s Resort: Slade Bros. BBQ
Sub Zero Wolf Chef Stage
Host: Keridwen Cornelius, Editor – Phoenix Magazine
Chef: Matt Carter
Chef’s Resort: The House
Host: Rick and Andrea – FOX 10
Chef: Anthony DeMuro
Chef’s Resort: Different Pointe of View
Host: Rick and Andrea – FOX 10
Chef: Chef Eric Howson & Haile Thomas
Chef’s Resort: Hyatt Regency Scottsdale at Gainey Ranch
Host: Marty Manning – 99.9 KEZ
Chef: Jeff Fearing
Company: Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse
Host: Marty Manning – 99.9 KEZ
Chef: David Viviano
Chef’s Restaurant:Westin Phoenix Downtown
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