Brian Peterson

Cork Answers Foie Gras Debate With Foie Gras Fridays

See also: Is the Foie Gras Controversy Justified? See also: Angry Geese and the Ongoing Debate on the Ethics of Foie Gras It looks as if Cork, the wine bar and restaurant of inventive New American Cuisine in Chandler, has come back from its summer hiatus with a vengeance. In response to California ... More >>

BLD Does Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner -- But Gets None of Them Quite Right

Cafe: BLD

​We get it. This is the internet age. We want all things at all times. If you're talking about being able to stream movies at a moment's notice, we agree with you. If you're interested in unrealistic expectations for local eateries, we'd direct you to BLD. This new eatery from the folks behi ... More >>

Cork Owners Plan New Casual Spot, BLD

​When it opened back in 2008, Cork Restaurant was a breath of fresh air in the Southeast Valley, a sophisticated fine dining destination that would've fit right in among Scottsdale's top eateries but was designed to be enjoyed by folks right in its own South Chandler neighborhood. Sure ... More >>

Brian Peterson's Arctic Char

Courtesy of Chef Brian Peterson​Yesterday, we spoke with Chef Brian Peterson of Cork and the upcoming BLD restaurant in Chandler. Today, he shares a delectable recipe for Arctic Char with Roasted Cauliflower, Fingerling Potatoes, Baby Carrots and Butternut Squash Puree. It's a mouthful ... More >>

Brian Peterson of Cork, Part Two

​Yesterday, we spoke with Executive Chef and co-owner Brian Peterson of Cork in Chandler. Today, the chat continues... Peterson plans to open a second restaurant in Chandler called BLD (short for Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) at the beginning of March. The focus will be on American comf ... More >>

Brian Peterson of Cork

Chef Brian Peterson moved to Arizona after graduating from college in Chicago -- and instantly hated it. He expected to stay for six months. Instead, Peterson embarked on an eleven year culinary adventure that took him through Lon's at the Hermosa, the Boulders Resort and Superstitio ... More >>

West of Western Culinary Festival

This Just In: Chef Line-Up for West of Western

Wasn't it just New Year's Eve? Weren't we just shivering in our sweaters and jackets? All of a sudden it's March, and it feels like summer's right around the corner. No complaints from me, buddy. I love this time of year, not only because of the balmy weather, but because there's so much to do ... More >>

Wine bar Cork pops a little creativity into each dish