Exploring Arizona’s Culinary Landscape with Steve Chucri

Greater Phoenix A to Z

Join host Tim Bourcet as he shares a conversation with one of the most influential figures in Arizona’s food and restaurant industry: Steve Chucri, President and CEO of the Arizona Restaurant Association.
Listen in as Tim and Steve break down what makes Arizona’s flourishing restaurant scene unique and how Steve’s family history defines his mission as an industry leader and businessman. From exploring the growth of Greater Phoenix’s national prestige in culinary circles to discussing his favorite restaurants in town, Steve’s work as an ambassador for our region’s food and restaurant scene plays a crucial role in the continued development of our cultural landscape.
About Steve Chucri— CEO of the Arizona Restaurant Association since 2002, Steve’s work in the public and private sectors is defined by his penchant for innovation and entrepreneurial growth.
Learn more about the Arizona Restaurant Association: https://azrestaurant.org/

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Chapters

1. Exploring Arizona’s Culinary Landscape with Steve Chucri (00:00:00)

2. Introducing Steve Chucri (00:00:31)

3. How has Arizona's food scene changed? (00:02:44)

4. The Arizona culinary scene's rising stars (00:06:26)

5. Arizona Restaurant Week (00:08:56)

6. Steve Chucri's Restaurant Recs (00:14:21)

7. What do the next 5-10 years look like? (00:16:37)