Friday 26 February 2021

A Brief Update of Hotel & Culinary News Around Arizona February 2021

Ambiente announces award winning head chef

Ambiente, a Landscape Hotel in Sedona, opening fall 2021, announced that it has tapped renowned chef Lisa Dahl to lead the vision for the hotel's culinary offering. Alchemy will be Ambiente's signature restaurant within a custom Airstream, which has been transformed and reimagined into a culinary destination situated poolside at the heart of the three-acre property. Alchemy is exclusive to hotel guests only and will serve breakfast and lunch daily with limited after-hours offerings. Dahl's creativity will run wild in her bold, yet approachable take on healthy, indulgent cuisine. Standouts of the menu are likely to include A Bird in the Nest, spicy sofrita quinoa with a fried farm egg center; Teriyaki Roasted Beet Burger with herbed, blistered goat cheese; Ahi Tuna Poke Soft Tacos with avocado-wasabi crema; Quesadilla Supremo filled with grilled rosemary chicken, roasted tomato, spicy jack cheese, and chevra; Lentil Walnut Fritters with cilantro mint pesto and a variety of Dahl's signature soups and salads.

Mii Amo Spa Resort announces renovations and expansion

Mii Amo Spa Resort, the award-winning destination spa located in Boynton Canyon, Sedona, plans for an extensive renovation and expansion. The last guests departed on January 3, 2021 and a revitalized Mii amo will be unveiled in the spring of 2022. Upon reopening, Mii amo will debut a collection of elevated experiences, including some designed to foster a deeper connection to the Native American and energetic perspectives of the region. A new indoor-outdoor restaurant will offer innovative culinary and nutrition programming. In addition to renovating the existing 16 casita rooms, new casita rooms and suites will be added. The casitas are arranged around private courtyards that create an intimate spa experience. During the time Mii amo is physically unavailable, guests are encouraged to stay connected through “Pause & Journey” programming. New content and virtual events will be featured through email newsletters, social media and the website.

James Beard Award Nominees collaborate on new restaurant in Tucson

James Beard Award Nominees, Carlotta Flores of El Charro restaurants and Don Guerra of Barrio Bread, opened a new restaurant, Barrio Charro, in Tucson. Designed for the growing demand of takeout and delivery-friendly food, Barrio Charro combines recipes from several of the Si Charro brands, such as the Carne Asada from Charro Steak and the Mesquite Grilled Salmon from Charrovida, with Guerra's acclaimed breads. Additionally, Barrio Charro will feature current menu trends like avocado toasts, bruschettas, and their own unique versions of tortas. The team also has a special Barrio rendition of a “Tlayuda” which is something like a Mexican pizza. Using a select blend of flours designed by Guerra, this new delight is more portable and accessible than a cheese crisp you might find at local El Charro Cafés.

Work From Here, Learn From Here package at Amara Resort and Spa

Amara Resort and Spa in Sedona introduces the program, Work From Here, Learn From Here. The new program is included within the resort fee and provides guests with an ideal space for a workation. The 750 square-foot-space is set up like a private classroom or office and is complete with classroom-style seating, whiteboards, a speakerphone, a printing station, shelves stocked with school supplies and a screen or projector is available upon request. Guests also have access to an on-call executive assistant or teacher's aide who can assist with day-to-day tasks like sending faxes, shipping assignments and setting up audio and video connections while on-site tutors or nannies can be reserved two weeks in advance for $50 per hour. Amara has also tapped locally-owned concierge service RemoteWell, to curate on and off-site experiences for guests looking to prioritize their health and wellness while working remotely. Daily rates start at $188, the resort fee is $33 plus tax and also includes valet parking, Wi-Fi, and unlimited local and toll-free calls.
Amara Resort and Spa's response to COVID-19.

JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa new Work From Home Package

JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa in Scottsdale announced new Work From Home Package, Distanced in the Desert. Offering guests work-from-home flexibility and e-learning in a tucked-away office or study space in a private, casita-style room with your own HVAC system, mobile key for contactless entry, and a $100 resort credit to be used at the resort's restaurants currently open, The Spa, or Camelback Golf Club.
JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa's response to COVID-19.

Winter PLAYcation package at JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa

JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa announced the Winter PLAYcation package. From now through February 27, 2021, and rates beginning at $279 per night, JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort's Winter PLAYcation package includes overnight accommodations, a $100 daily resort credit, unlimited golf for up to 4 guests, 50% off a second room reservation, and with any package booked Monday through Thursday, guests will enjoy an additional 50% savings on cabanas, luxury poolside suites and VIP seating reservations at Griffin Bay – the resort's elevated poolside experience. The package is available seven days a week. The resort also offers bicycles to explore the grounds and surrounding neighborhoods and is within close proximity of multiple hiking and biking trails.

JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa's response to COVID-19.

Perrier-Jouet Amenity add-on and Spa Special at JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa

JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa is offering a special staycation add on, Perrier-Jouet Amenity, from Friday, February 12th - Sunday, February 14th. Complete with a bottle of Perrier-JouetBrut Champagne, a dessert “Charcuterie” Board garnished with bite-sized desserts, macaroons, truffles, cookies and chocolate covered strawberries, red roses and a Lush 'Sleepy' Shower Bomb (priced at $200 +tax & $10 delivery charge). Couples can retreat to The Spa at Camelback Inn for a relaxing treatment from the following options. Book any three Honeybee services and receive a 15 percent discount off of the treatment price, 15 percent off of all spa retail and a complimentary glass of champagne or mimosa, available from February 4-28, 2021.
JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa's response to COVID-19

Largest restaurant in Prescott now open

Vivili Hospitality Group announced a new restaurant concept in the heart of downtown Prescott called The County Seat, a massive local gathering place, mercantile and restaurant. The expansive 6,500 square-foot restaurant offers fast-casual service within a coffeehouse-like setting complete with a wraparound bar, lounge seating, custom communal dining tables and a curated mercantile area of hand-sourced retail offerings. Designed to bring the outdoors in, large windows, skylights and bright walls blend harmoniously with trellises overflowing with greenery, Mid-Century inspired décor, and oversized pendant lighting. Throughout the day, the restaurant will be abuzz as a state-of-the-art espresso machine sunken into the countertop will be churning out local, organic roasts by Sedona roastery, Free Form, while guests order items like a curry chicken salad sandwich with Madras curry chicken, diced apple, golden raisins, micro cilantro, cucumber, roasted red pepper, and shaved red onions, on fresh Wildflower bread; Open-Faced Pesto Tuna Sandwich with pesto mayo, sliced tomato, micro green and provolone; and Strawberry & Kale Salad with kale and mixed greens, roasted sunflower seeds, bell peppers, cucumber, champagne vinaigrette.

COVID-19 Updates in Arizona

For visitor guidance due to COVID-19 such as mask-wearing, a list of tourism-related reopenings or closures, and a link to public health guidelines, click here: https://www.visitarizona.com/covid-19/. Some attractions are open year-round and some are open seasonally or move to seasonal hours. To ensure the places you want to see are open on your travel dates, please check their website for hours of operation.

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