Amara SaltRock Southwest Kitchen Chef Massimo DeFrancesca visits local Sedona market – Photo credit Breanne Demore
Sedona AZ (May 28, 2015) – This summer, Chef Massimo De Francesca of SaltRock Southwest Kitchen in the Kimpton Amara Resort and Spa, Sedona, is hosting a one-of-a-kind, intimate dining series where guests are invited to join him for an afternoon of shopping for ingredients, followed by a cooking class and a three-course luncheon overlooking the beautiful red rocks.
On select Sundays in June, July and August, up to ten guests will cruise over to the local market with Chef Massimo to handpick seasonal ingredients from the Verde Valley and other gourmet items. While shopping, Chef will share insights about each ingredient, as well as cooking tips and tricks.
Once back at the restaurant, guests will work side-by-side with the Chef to help prepare a three-course lunch using ingredients found at the market. It’s a hands-on experience as seasonal dishes are prepared that highlight the flavors of summer. Lunch is then served in the private Meditation Room with breathtaking red rock views. A cocktail pairing will accompany each dish.
Chef Massimo just wrapped up a similar market tour and lunch series that was hugely successful in his Scottsdale restaurant, Taggia, in the Kimpton’s FireSky Resort and Spa.
Kimpton Amara Resort and Spa Chef Massimo DeFrancesco at work
Details include:
- The Flavors of Sedona with Chef Massimo
- SaltRock Southwest Kitchen (located at Kimpton Amara Resort & Spa, uptown Sedona)
- Sundays starting in June through August (June 7, July 12 and August 16).
- 11:00am – 2:30pm
- Cruise to the local market.
- Shop for local ingredients with Chef Massimo.
- Get hands-on cooking experience.
- For lunch, guests will make an appetizer, entrée and dessert.
- Guests will enjoy lunch with views of the red rocks.
- Paired cocktails will be served with each course.
- $65 per person for up to 10 guests.
- Reservations required by calling 928-340-8821
For information on SaltRock Southwest Kitchen in the city of Sedona, Arizona, visit www.saltrockkitchen.com. Please consider booking a spectacular Kimpton Amara Resort and Spa staycation or vacation for an ultimate Flavor of Sedona experience!
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