Chef Dino Luciano
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A team consisting of the Masterchef USA season 8 winner and classic french chef. Voted best chefs in Phoenix and Scottsdale.
Winner of Masterchef US season 8. Master of traditional French, Italian & Japanese cuisine, voted best chef in Phoenix 2021. I've always had a big passion for multi-cultural food, so I've dedication my life to learning new cuisines in every country I visit. I have learned from the greats in Lyon all the way to authentic Sicilian and Italian cooking all over Italy. My partner is a French chef who specializes in French and Japanese cuisine. You will be getting a menu created and executed by 2 world reknown chefs.
More about me
For me, cooking is...
20 hours spent in the kitchen a day. Always learning more & more and perfecting our craft.
I learned to cook at...
Years of experience in the restaurant industry & learning new cuisine techniques from traveling the world.
A cooking secret...
No secrets, just passion, years of hard work & experience.
My menus
Capellini al Ragù di Agnello - Delicate capellini pasta paired with a rich, slow-cooked lamb bolognese, finished with aged Pecorino Romano and fresh herbs
Caprese del Bastione - A refined take on the classic caprese salad, featuring goat cheese, sun-ripened heirloom tomatoes, and a fragrant basil vinaigrette
Boeuf à la Bourgignonne - Perfectly seared New York strip topped with bordelaise sauce , accompanied by a velvety Yukon gold and goat cheese purée, and complemented by tender heirloom greens & caramelized carrots
Torta Caprese con Nocciole Candite - A decadent chocolate cake, paired with a rich dark chocolate ganache, amaretto cherry coulis and finished with crispy candied hazelnuts
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Capellini e Capesante - Anchor seared sea scallops atop a nest of capellini tossed in brown butter, finished with a velvety Lyonnaise beurre blanc
Risotto al Pomodoro Bruciato - Creamy risotto infused with blistered tomatoes, earthy oyster mushrooms, and pecorino romano
Caprese del Bastione - A refined take on the classic caprese salad, featuring goat cheese, sun-ripened heirloom tomatoes, and a fragrant basil vinaigrette
Siciliana Lobster bisque - Lobster bisque infused with Sicilian flavors, enhanced by truffle oil and served with crispy grilled sourdough
Filet di Manzo con Purè di Yukon - Prime New York strip atop velvety Yukon and goat cheese purée, drizzled with rich bordelaise sauce, and smoky charred kale
Chicken cacciatore, root vegetable purée, red pepper gravy, romano
Vongole al Vino Bianco - Sweet clams in a delicate white wine and garlic sauce, paired with tender orzo and vibrant heirloom greens
Tiramisu Panna Cotta - A decadent twist on tiramisu, featuring velvety panna cotta, smooth vanilla mascarpone, and a rich salted dark chocolate ganache
Cannoli Siciliani - Crisp Sicilian cannoli filled with blood orange-infused mascarpone, served with rich chocolate sauce and crushed pistachios
Torta Caprese con Nocciole Candite - A decadent chocolate cake, paired with a rich dark chocolate ganache, amaretto cherry coulis and finished with crispy candied hazelnuts
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Capellini e Capesante - Anchor seared sea scallops atop a nest of capellini tossed in brown butter, finished with a velvety Lyonnaise beurre blanc
Risotto al Pomodoro Bruciato - Creamy risotto infused with blistered tomatoes, earthy oyster mushrooms, and pecorino romano
Mussels Arrabbiata - Mussels simmered in a spicy arrabbiata sauce, complemented by chorizo, fennel, and charred sourdough
Insalata di Farro Estiva - Nutty farro salad with heirloom tomatoes, caramelized shallots, capers, and a light citrus dressing, finished with fresh basil
Caprese del Bastione - A refined take on the classic caprese salad, featuring goat cheese, sun-ripened heirloom tomatoes, and a fragrant basil vinaigrette
Siciliana Lobster bisque - Lobster bisque infused with Sicilian flavors, enhanced by truffle oil and served with crispy grilled sourdough
Filet di Manzo con Purè di Yukon - Prime New York strip atop velvety Yukon and goat cheese purée, drizzled with rich bordelaise sauce, and smoky charred kale
Pollo alla Cacciatora - Slow-braised chicken in a rich cacciatore sauce, served with a silky root vegetable purée, red pepper gravy, and flakes of aged Romano
Vongole al Vino Bianco - Sweet clams in a delicate white wine and garlic sauce, paired with tender orzo and vibrant heirloom greens
Tiramisu Panna Cotta - A decadent twist on tiramisu, featuring velvety panna cotta, smooth vanilla mascarpone, and a rich salted dark chocolate ganache
Cannoli Siciliani - Crisp Sicilian cannoli filled with blood orange-infused mascarpone, served with rich chocolate sauce and crushed pistachios
Torta Caprese con Nocciole Candite - A decadent chocolate cake, paired with a rich dark chocolate ganache, amaretto cherry coulis and finished with crispy candied hazelnuts
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Bomba de Chorizo y Alioli de Chipotle - Crispy, golden croquettes of creamy mashed potato and chorizo, paired with a smoky chipotle aioli and a delicate salad of heirloom greens
Taco de Camarones con Frijoles Gigantes - A tender shrimp taco filled with creamy gigante beans, briny olives, and a sprinkle of rich Manchego cheese
Pinchos Morunos de Lomo de Cerdo - Juicy pork tenderloin skewers marinated in a fragrant blend of Ras el Hanout, grilled to perfection, and served with a tangy lemon yogurt sauce
Vieiras al Ajolli - Perfectly seared sea scallops, drizzled with rich beurre noisette and accompanied by a smoky, vibrant romesco sauce
Bife de Hígado y Chimichurri - Juicy hanger steak, perfectly grilled and served with a vibrant chimichurri sauce, tender braised radishes, and a silky Yukon gold purée
Risotto Español con Pollo - A creamy Spanish-inspired risotto, featuring tender chicken, infused with the deep umami of black garlic oil, and garnished with vibrant cherry tomatoes
Camarones al Ajo y Limón con Capellini - Succulent lemon-garlic shrimp served over delicate capellini, drizzled with a rich pepper and wine reduction, and topped with a fresh sprinkle of micro radish
Crème Brûlée de Dulce de Leche - Silky dulce de leche crème brûlée with a perfectly caramelized top, adorned with a crisp churro crumble and vibrant raspberry coulis
Flan de Naranja - A velvety orange-flavored flan, topped with a luscious caramel sauce and finished with a delicate almond crumble
Tarta de Vainilla - A tender vanilla bean cake paired with a fragrant pear compote, drizzled with rich dark chocolate ganache
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Seared scallop, capellini, lyonnaise beurre blanc
Filet de boeuf, yukon goat purée, bordelaise, charred kale
Torta caprese, chocolate amaretto coulis, candied hazelnut
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Seared scallop, capellini, lyonnaise beurre blanc
Blistered tomato risotto, oyster mushroom, heirloom greens
Mussels arrabbiata, chorizo, fennel, sourdough
Summer farro salad, heirloom tomatoes. shallots, capers
Sicilian lobster bisque, sourdough, truffle oil
Caprese: goat cheese, heirloom tomatoes, basil vinaigrette
Filet de boeuf, yukon goat purée, bordelaise, heirloom greens
Chicken cacciatore, root vegetable purée, red pepper gravy, romano
Clams, white wine garlic sauce, orzo, heirloom greens
Tiramisu panna cotta, vanilla mascarpone, salted dark chocolate ganache
Cannoli, blood orange mascarpone, chocolate and pistachio
Torta caprese, chocolate amaretto coulis, candied hazelnut
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Seared scallop, capellini, lyonnaise beurre blanc
Blistered tomato risotto, oyster mushroom, heirloom greens
Mussels arrabbiata, chorizo, fennel, sourdough
Summer farro salad, heirloom tomatoes. shallots, capers
Caprese: goat cheese, heirloom tomatoes, basil vinaigrette
Sicilian lobster bisque, sourdough, truffle
Filet de boeuf, yukon goat purée, bordelaise, charred kale
Chicken cacciatore, root vegetable purée, red pepper gravy, romano
Clams, white wine garlic sauce, orzo, heirloom greens
Tiramisu panna cotta, vanilla mascarpone, salted dark chocolate ganache
Cannoli, blood orange mascarpone, chocolate and pistachio
Torta caprese, chocolate amaretto coulis, candied hazelnut
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Seared scallop, parsnip purée, honey, parmesan
Cherry heirloom tomato and cucumber salad, kalamata olives, fennel vinaigrette
Orzo and peppers, blackened shrimp, pepperoncini
Broiled white fish, haricots verts, pearl barley, citrus vinaigrette
Lamb rack, dressed couscous, roasted radish, bordelaise sauce
Chicken marsala, yukon purée, port wine gravy, capers
Gâteau au chocolat, cherry coulis, pistachio crumble, vanilla cream
Maple crème brûlée, dark chocolate ganache, hazelnut tuile
Honey cake, citrus coulis, candied almonds
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