Chef Mel Mecinas and Talavera
Achiote-glazed Kurobuta pork chop with queso fresco and citrus salad (all photos by Debby Wolvos)
Talavera, the modern steakhouse restaurant at Four Seasons Troon North, offers mesmerizing Scottsdale vistas from both the expansive terrace under the stars and the elegant dining room decorated in colors echoing the glowing sunsets and purple shadows of Pinnacle Peak. However, Talavera possesses something else that makes it even more special – a kitchen helmed by Executive Chef Mel Mecinas, whose most recent accolade was his induction into the Arizona Culinary Hall of Fame as Chef of the Year.
To read more, follow this link for the full article on Experience Scottsdale at Talavera, a Culinary Oasis.
(updated: Chef Mecinas has since left the Four Seasons but continuing to delight Scottsdale residents at a private country club)
Executive Chef Mel Mecinas
Octopus with chorizo, confit potatoes, and aji amarillo
Bacon-wrapped buffalo tenderloin with foie gras and mole Oaxaqueño
