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Chrysa Robertson

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    May 22, 2012

    Fava Beans at Rancho Pinot and FnB -- Hurry, They're Almost Gone

    Fava beans -- quite possibly the spookiest legumes of all time. Remember Hannibal Lecter, who scared the bejeezus out of Clarice (and the rest of us) when he deadpanned, "I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice Chianti"? And then that little slurpy noise he made after? Seriously creepy. The ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 16, 2012

    95: Eric Schaefer

    From now 'til we publish the 2012 edition of Best of Phoenix, New Times and Chow Bella present 100 Tastemakers -- Valley residents who make the cut in our culinary scene. Some you'll know; for others, it'll be a first introduction (but likely not the last). While you're here, check out our 100 Creat ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 11, 2012

    Pavle Milic's Quest to Make Wine: A Quixotic Exploit?

    Earlier this spring, we launched Vine Geeks -- in which AZ Wine Merchants' Brian Reeder and Pavle Milic share advice, news and a little levity from the world of wine. Today, we bring you Romancing the Grape. In this occasional series, Milic will spill about his current mission to learn how wine is ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 4, 2012

    Chef Chrysa Robertson Barters with Customers for Mulberries, Pecans, Zucchini and More

    Social media experts often recommend that restaurateurs get interactive with customers through Yelp, Facebook, and Twitter. Well, how's this for good old-fashioned interaction? Chrysa Robertson, chef-owner of Rancho Pinot in Scottsdale, does what she calls "backyard barter" -- encouraging customer ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 19, 2012

    A Friends of James Beard Dinner in Our Own Backyard Last Night

    Is a trip to NYC and a dinner at the famed James Beard House on your "bucket list"? Note to self, a taste of the experience and access to James Beard award winning chefs from across the nation is right in your backyard. Well, it was last night, anyway. While the James Beard Foundation celebrates ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 5, 2011

    Chrysa Robertson at Downtown PHX Market Tomorrow for Summer Chef Series, and a Peek at Aaron Chamberlin's Session from Last Saturday

    Jennifer Woods​ The Summer Chef Series -- Saturday afternoons through the beginning of September at the Downtown Phoenix Public Market -- has to be the best way to escape the heat, meet fellow food folks, learn something new in the kitchen, get fed, sip a variety of local wines, and lose ourselves ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 12, 2011

    Tracy Dempsey, Jen Anderson of Windsor, Aaron Chamberlain of St. Francis, and More to Hold Cooking Classes at Phoenix Public Market

    ​Learning how to prepare fresh ingredients with chef Aaron Chamberlain of St. Francis? Tastings with chef Jen Anderson of Windsor? Recipes from the Queen of Sweet, Tracy Dempsey? This summer is gonna be face-time fabulous thanks to the Summer Chef Series at the Phoenix Public Market. From 2 t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 6, 2011

    Chrysa Robertson, Eugenia Theodosopoulos, Vincent Guerithault Inducted into Arizona Culinary Hall of Fame

      courtesy of Vincent on Camelback Vincent Guerithault​Chrysa Robertson, Eugenia Theodosopoulos and Vincent Guerithault were honored last night with induction into the 2011 Arizona Culinary Hall of Fame, mouthbysouthwest reports. Want to learn more about the winners? Chow Bella know ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 5, 2011

    Arizona Culinary Hall of Fame Winners to be Announced Tonight

      scottsdaleculinaryfestival.org The Scottsdale Culinary Festival kicks off tonight not just with a kick-off party, but also with the announcement of the winners of this year's spots in the Arizona Culinary Hall of Fame. The nominees make for quite a power meeting, don't you ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 22, 2011

    Arizona Culinary Hall of Fame Nominees Announced

    What's up with all the contests lately? Last week, the big news was all the Arizonans on the semifinalist list for James Beard Awards. Also, Noca's Chris Curtiss landed in Food Wine's chef popularity contest, which the public can vote on. Now, round three in the competition department: the Ar ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 14, 2010

    Chrysa Robertson's Grilled Butternut-Kale Salad

    ​Chef Chrysa Robertson of Rancho Pinot says she's dying to use Tuscan kale in her dishes this autumn. Lucky for us, she's willing to share. Today, Robertson tells us how to make a fall-appropriate Grilled Butternut-Kale Salad, so you know what to do with all that kale once it starts showing up at ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 13, 2010

    Chrysa Robertson of Rancho Pinot, Part Two

    Chef Chrysa Robertson of Rancho Pinot is a true Italian chef; why, you ask? "I always make way too much food!" Robertson laughs. Today she tells us about her first nerve-racking Italian feast, sweetbreads and all; her embarrassing fryer oil incident three days into a job, and the one addictive snack ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 12, 2010

    Chrysa Robertson of Rancho Pinot

    When Chef Chrysa Robertson decided to launch lunch at her restaurant Rancho Pinot, her restaurateur friends thought she had lost her mind. Not so, says Robertson. Her inspiration: The economy. Her vision: Keep it simple, do it well, and it just might work.

  • Blogs

    September 28, 2010

    Rancho Pinot Starts Lunch Service Oct. 11

    ​Could there possibly be any more to love about Rancho Pinot? I didn't think so, given chef Chrysa Robertson's masterful touch with seasonal, organic vegetables and heritage meats (she is the founder of the local Slow Food convivium, after all). This is one of those rare restaurants where I ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 5, 2008

    Union Wine Bar & Grill pours its final glass . . .

    ​Could there possibly be any more to love about Rancho Pinot? I didn't think so, given chef Chrysa Robertson's masterful touch with seasonal, organic vegetables and heritage meats (she is the founder of the local Slow Food convivium, after all). This is one of those rare restaurants where I ... More >>

  • Dining

    September 20, 2007

    State of the Union

    ​Could there possibly be any more to love about Rancho Pinot? I didn't think so, given chef Chrysa Robertson's masterful touch with seasonal, organic vegetables and heritage meats (she is the founder of the local Slow Food convivium, after all). This is one of those rare restaurants where I ... More >>

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