Mel Mecinas of the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale on Kevin Binkley and the Best Gift You Can Give a Chef

Lauren Saria December 10, 2013 8:00AM

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This is part two of our interview with the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North Executive Chef Mel Mecinas. As the resort's head chef, he oversees a number of dining outlets, including the hotel's Southwestern steakhouse Talavera. On Monday, Mecinas talked about his culinary mentor chef Joachim Splichal, and today we're back for more of tales of his culinary adventures. The chef has also introduced a line of his own salsas, which he hopes to have on the shelves at AJ's Fine Foods stores by next month.

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Lauren Saria

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