SEDONA, Ariz.
L’Auberge de Sedona, the luxury creekside retreat surrounded by Sedona’s enchanting red rocks, announced the elevation of the property’s already renowned culinary programming.
This winter, the resort will unveil three new restaurants, as well as a new partnership with nearby Page Springs Cellars to premiere three custom wine blends and an in-room wine program.
The result of a multimillion-dollar summer renewal, L’Auberge de Sedona recently finished a complete renovation of the resort’s two creekside dining destinations to introduce brand-new culinary concepts fueled by a new, state-of-the-art kitchen. New restaurants Cress on Oak Creek and Etch Kitchen & Bar have been designed to infuse their creekside location into each guest’s dining experience.
“The name Cress was inspired by the watercress, a fresh, peppery flavored green that Chef Daniel forages from Oak Creek,” said Managing Director Greg Hanss. “Not only does it exemplify the way unique ingredients are transformed into brilliant dishes at Cress, but it also expresses how the location provides an immersive experience where guests can soak up the [area’s] sights, sounds and tastes.”
Located outdoors, just steps above the banks of Oak Creek, Cress provides a unique fine-dining experience featuring a constantly changing, prix fixe dinner menu showcasing creative and refined fare. Driven by Executive Chef Rochelle Daniel, who was recently recognized as one of the region’s best chefs at the James Beard “Taste America: Phoenix” event, the menu is infused with unique ingredients foraged from the property’s rich natural environment, such as watercress, rosemary and mesquite.
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Etch Kitchen & Bar offers approachable cuisine and an expert-curated beverage list, served in an artistically designed setting aimed at showcasing the beauty of the outdoors, within the restaurant. The Etch menu consists of sharable items and small plates, as well as hardier dishes such as pasta, burgers and steak, ideal for refueling after a long day of hiking.
In conjunction with the resort’s new Artist in Residency program, L’Auberge de Sedona commissioned local Goldenstein Gallery craftsman, sculptor, and mixed media artist Cheston Trammel to create a 25-foot custom bar top for Etch, which incorporates many striking natural elements native to Arizona.
In addition to the two new creekside concepts, L’Auberge de Sedona recently introduced 89Agave Cantina, located just above the resort, along Highway 89A in Uptown Sedona, adding a casual and vibrant alternative to the property’s other newly elevated dining offerings. The new restaurant offers Sonoran-style Mexican food and intriguing Tequila cocktails, in a fun and colorful environment.
An extension of the new restaurant and bar concepts, L’Auberge de Sedona now also features custom wine labels in partnership with local Verde Valley winery, Page Spring Cellars. The L’Auberge de Sedona team worked closely with Page Springs to create three vintages to please a variety of palettes.
L’Auberge de Sedona features 62 luxury cottages and 26 traditional lodge-style guest rooms. Additional highlights include its L'Apothecary Spa and 3,500 square feet of meeting space for up to 175.
