millions of stars as Chef James Porter prepares dinner over an open fire. Consciously crafted food is at the core of Cactus Flower Restaurant , the main restaurant at Miraval in Tucson, where meals and snacks are part of the all-inclusive experience. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast, lunch or dinner in the modern dining room or on the patio overlooking the Catalina Mountains. Meals are crafted by on-staff nutritionists for healthy, delicious options that could include dishes like tofu scramble, avocado toast, grass-fed beef burgers or squash curry — changing with the seasons and availability of the freshest produce. In the Gila River Indian Community, experience an exquisite presentation of American Indian cuisine that helps tell the story of the Akimel O’odham and Pee-Posh peoples through the lens of the Southwestern region when you dine at Kai at Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass in Chandler. As the only AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Five Star restaurant in Arizona, expect delightfully creative plating, fresh ingredients sourced from artisans and farmers and gorgeous views of the Komatke Mountain Range from the sophisticated dining room. When you’re in Sedona, it’s nearly impossible to take your eyes off the paprika-and-chile-colored rocks. Fortunately, at Mariposa Latin Inspired Grill , you don’t have to. The expansive patio sits atop a bluff overlooking miles of majestic mountains against an ever-changing sky. The scenery is as sensuous as beloved Chef Lisa Dahl’s South American-inspired dishes, like wood-fired chorizo or beef empanadas with chimichurri. Light woods, rose and dove velvets, and a sleek, contemporary vibe set the scene for an upscale experience at Atria in Flagstaff. Partner and executive chef Rochelle Daniel, who was a finalist on the Food Network’s Chopped Grill Masters , creates exquisite dishes from hyper-seasonal ingredients — each plate a visual delight, garnished with edible flowers, fragrant herbs and carefully arranged accompaniments. While the menu changes often, look for gourmet options like grilled oysters, wild boar mafaldine and smoked short rib with Bordelaise sauce. Terra Farm + Manor, Prescott area Atria, Flagstaff 34 VISITARIZONA.COM TOP TO BOTTOM: TERRA FARM AND MANOR; EMILY BALLI/AOT
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