I’m excited to announce my second book, Phoenix Cooks, a compilation of recipes from some of our best restaurants, chefs and mixologists. It’s now available on websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Nobles, at independent book stores and shops, and major retailers across the country (in June I shared a sneak peek video here). Due to COVID safety guidelines, we didn’t hold book signings, so to order personalized signed copies shipped directly to you or the recipient (great for gift-giving!), please visit my on-line bookstore here (UPDATE: AS OF 12/2023, PUBLISHER IS SOLD OUT AND I HAVE NO MORE COPIES).

The foreword has been written by culinary icon Barbara Fenzl (chef, instructor, author, and TV host) and the beautiful photos are by Joanie Simon and her talented crew- food stylist Ellen Straine and assistants Rachel Richards and Ben Davies. I worked with an amazing team at Figure 1 Publishing, and I’m so very grateful to Chefs Michael Mina and Beau MacMillan for their kind endorsements.

Putting a culinary spotlight on Phoenix and the gifted chefs who call it home is a dream come true, and I'm so grateful to all who have purchased the book and supported our talented chefs.

As of September 5th, Phoenix Cooks is the #1 New Release on Amazon in various cookbook categories, and in Amazon’s top three Gift Ideas for Cookbooks in the U.S., Southwestern.

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Locally, Phoenicians have been able to purchase advance copies at restaurants and resorts since July. The featured 50+ chefs and mixologists received a number of advance books, with many currently offering signed copies for pick-up, delivery and/or shipping.

Each featured chef/restaurant receives a portion of the proceeds of books purchased through them, so it’s a great way to support them! The following locations have copies available for purchase on-site:

Barrio Cafe (Phoenix)
Kimpton Palomar - Blue Hound Kitchen (downtown Phoenix)
Beckett’s Table (Phoenix) SOLD OUT
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess - Bourbon Steak and La Hacienda by Richard Sandoval (Scottsdale)
The Brickyard Downtown - (Chandler)
Bryan’s Black Mountain Barbecue (Cave Creek)

The Scott Resort - The Canal Club (Scottsdale)
Chula Seafood (Phoenix and Scottsdale) SOLD OUT AND RESTOCKED
Chef Steven Fowler (email chefscuba@gmail.com)
Clever Koi (Phoenix)
Cotton & Copper (Tempe)
Crêpe Bar (Tempe)
CRUjiente Taco (Phoenix)
Deseo at Westin Kierland Resort & Spa (Scottsdale)
Different Pointe of View at Hilton Tapatio Cliffs (Phoenix)
Dust Cutter at Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel (downtown Phoenix)
Fat Ox (Scottsdale)
Fellow Osteria (Scottsdale)
Franco’s Italian Caffe (Old Town Scottsdale)
Ghost Ranch (Tempe)
Glai Baan (Phoenix)
Handlebar Diner (Mesa) and Secret Handshake Cafe (Tempe)
Mountain Shadows Resort - Hearth ’61 (Scottsdale)
Hush Public House (Scottsdale)
Jewel’s Cafe (Phoenix)
J&G Steakhouse at the Phoenician Resort (Scottsdale)
Kitchen West at the Scottsdale Resort (Scottsdale)
La Grand Orange Grocery (Phoenix)
Liberty Station Tavern (Scottsdale)
Lobby Grill at the Arizona Grand (Phoenix)
LON’s at The Hermosa Inn (Paradise Valley)
Marcellino Ristorante (Old Town Scottsdale)
Marigold Maison (Paradise Valley)
The Market Restaurant and Bar by Jennifer’s (Phoenix)
MATCH Market and Bar at the FOUND:RE hotel (downtown Phoenix)
JW Marriott Desert Ridge - Meritage
The Mission (North Scottsdale and Old Town Scottsdale)
Mowry & Cotton at The Phoenician Resort (Scottsdale)
The Phoenician Tavern (Scottsdale)
Pomo Pizzeria Napoletana (Phoenix)
Roka Akor (Scottsdale)
Rusconi’s American Kitchen (Phoenix)
Sel (Old Town Scottsdale)
The Sicilian Baker and The Sicilian Butcher (Phoenix)
Southern Rail (Phoenix) SOLD OUT
Stratta Kitchen (Scottsdale)
Super Chunk Sweets & Treats (Old Town Scottsdale)
Talavera at the Four Seasons Resort (North Scottsdale)
Tarbell’s (Phoenix)
Tomaso’s (Phoenix)
Twisted Bee Farms (at farmers markets or direct message to order)
Virtu Honest Craft (Old Town Scottsdale)
WILD Arizona Cuisine via website

To order Phoenix Cooks on Amazon, click the Buy Button below (with this Amazon affiliate link, I earn a small comission at no cost to you).

Phoenix Cooks: Recipes from the City’s Finest Chefs Buy on Amazon

For some behind-the-scene looks at the photo shoot which took place in the fall of 2019, click the photo below.

Originally, the September launch party was being planned at one of our beautiful resorts, but due to the COVID-19 situation, that will be reassessed later in 2020 Stay tuned for updates, and follow my Write on Rubee Instagram for upcoming promotions and give-aways.

All About Phoenix Cooks and Where to Purchase