sedona news – Saltrock Southwest KitchenThis is a representative restaurant. Amara Resort and Spaunveils a seasonal, celestial-inspired menu created by newly appointed Executive Chef Heather Feher, featuring a variety of fine winter dishes and a selection of new cocktails.
Since joining the team in August 2023, Chef Heather has brought her passions for zero-waste practices, herbalism, and themed cuisine to the popular restaurant's rich Southwestern cuisine. Chef Heather draws on her global experience and travels to create a menu that encapsulates the restorative essence of Sedona with ingredients and flavors inspired by the astrological seasons.
The new seasonal menu includes standout dishes such as Spiced Pumpkin Soup ($14) with ginger and cardamom, hazelnut cream and ruffled leeks; Charred Spanish Octopus ($28) with Kalamata Emulsion, Fondant Potatoes and Micro Arugula. Maple Farms Duck Breast ($46) with brown butter farro, sherry mushrooms, pomegranate, and spiced hibiscus gastrique. Scallop meuniere ($39) with forbidden rice, fennel and hojasanta.
A completely refreshed dessert menu includes decadent treats like olive oil cake ($13) with agave, orange marmalade, macerated berries, and honey vanilla yogurt. Prickly pear flan ($13) with pistachio and white chocolate praline, coconut and hibiscus slime gel. Red wine chocolate spice cake with chili chocolate ganache, buttermilk and cream cheese buttercream ($13).
“I approach my cooking with a philosophy of not just incorporating seasonal ingredients, but also ingredients that are in harmony with the current cosmic energies,” says Chef Heather. “This astrological season is a time of healing and self-reflection, so while staying true to Salt Rock's Southwest roots, we have created a menu for this winter that will help guests on their journey of recovery.” It was very intentional to incorporate ingredients, such as the hoja santa found in scallop meuniere, which has a powerful ability to open the heart chakra and release emotional pain. is known.”
The new dishes are perfectly complemented by seasonal cocktails created by lead bartender Billy Langenbacher. New libations include the Jackalope Sipper ($17), made with Old Forester bourbon, St. Germain elderflower liqueur, lemon juice and spiced apple cider syrup; Dessert Jewel ($16) with Suncliff gin, fresh lemon and pomegranate syrup. Red Rock Flip ($18) with Gosling Rum, Old Forester Bourbon, Mr. Black Coffee, Coconut Cream, Cinnamon Syrup, and Egg. Sedona Spice with Arizona Stronghold red wine blend, pomegranate juice, apple cider, honey ginger, and brandy ($17);
New dishes and cocktails blend easily with SaltRock's contemporary, warm and inviting atmosphere. Enjoy a drink at the bar or head out to the spacious outdoor patio, equipped with heaters, shade sails, and foggers, and enjoy unobstructed views of Snoopy and Cleopatra Rocks from the restaurant, with comfortable year-round access.
For more information about SaltRock Southwest Kitchen or to make a reservation, please visit: amararesort.com/Food/Food/
About Salt Rock Southwest Kitchen
Located within the Amara Resort and Spa in the heart of Uptown Sedona, SaltRock Southwest Kitchen offers a menu of modern Southwestern cuisine inspired by the Verde Valley and made with fresh, light, seasonal ingredients. . Under the direction of Executive Chef Heather Feher, we offer an upscale yet approachable menu of favorites with unobstructed views of Cleopatra Rock and Snoopy's Rock. The restaurant's award-winning craft cocktail program features some of the best agave spirits in town, along with innovative libations that compliment Sedona's culture and environment while paying homage to iconic local landmarks. Amara recently completed a multi-million dollar renovation of the entire property. This includes a complete renovation of Salt Rock's interior and the revitalization of its expansive patio, which is the perfect place for outdoor dining year-round. SaltRock is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. For more information about SaltRock Southwest Kitchen or to make a reservation, please visit: amararesort.com/Food/Food/
About Amara Resort and Spa
Located on the banks of Oak Creek, Amara Resort and Spa offers a touch of Southwest sophistication in every aspect of the resort's services and amenities. Consistently named a “Best Hotel” by Condé Nast Traveler and U.S. News & World Report, the Amara has undergone a multi-million dollar renovation of the entire property, revamping its “tree lodge” aesthetic and adding natural, We incorporate the outdoors by incorporating two elements. Earth, wood, metal, fire and water are used throughout the resort's 100 spacious guest rooms, suites and common spaces. Just steps from bustling uptown Sedona, Amara's expansive courtyard offers panoramic views of the surrounding red rocks. Infinity edge heated pool. Or invite an outdoor fire pit. The resort also features award-winning amenities. Amara Spa and a representative restaurant, Saltrock Southwest KitchenIntroducing modern Southwestern cuisine and craft cocktails inspired by the Verde Valley, featuring fresh, light, and seasonal ingredients. If you would like to learn more please visit: amararesort.com Or call us at 928-282-4828.
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