Chris Bianco: Behind the Design of Italian Restaurant, Pizzeria Bianco, Pane Bianco, and Bar Bianco

Local chef and restaurateur Chris Bianco takes obvious pride in his food (after all, not every pizza in Phoenix can beat out a pie from New York City). But equal to the fresh ingredients, including his own tomatoes, mozzarella, and family pasta recipes, are the environments that Bianco creates in...

By Claire Lawton

March 13, 2012

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Local chef and restaurateur Chris Bianco takes obvious pride in his food (after all, not every pizza in Phoenix can beat out a pie from New York City).

But equal to the fresh ingredients, including his own tomatoes, mozzarella, and family pasta recipes, are the environments that Bianco creates in each of his restaurants.

The local creative and James Beard Award-winning chef took our sister blog, Jackalope Ranch, on a design tour of his four establishments -- Pizzeria Bianco, Bar Bianco, Pane Bianco, and his latest Italian Restaurant.

Check out the slideshow and read more about the tour right here.

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