Chef Tom D’Ambrosio Wins Big at the Southwest Chef Showdown!

Chef Tom D'Ambrosio Wins Big at the Southwest Chef Showdown!

Chef Tom D’Ambrosio, the talented culinary mind behind Aioli Gourmet Burger, has done it again! Recently, Chef Tom emerged victorious in the prestigious Southwest Chef Showdown, held at the 2024 Barrett-Jackson Fall Auction in Scottsdale. This fierce competition, hosted in partnership with the World Food Championships, brought together top chefs from across the region to compete for the title of culinary champion.

Chef Tom, who previously wowed audiences as the winner of the “Taco and Tequila” episode of Chopped, once again proved his mastery of flavor, creativity, and technique. His journey from reality TV star to celebrated local chef has been nothing short of remarkable, and this latest win only adds to his growing list of achievements.

The Southwest Chef Showdown was part of a dynamic partnership between the World Food Championships and the iconic Barrett-Jackson Fall Auction, making it one of the premier culinary events in the region. With a fierce lineup of competitors, Chef Tom’s innovative dishes stood out, earning him the top spot in this highly anticipated event.

Chef Tom made an appearance on Fox 10 to talk about his big win and share more about his culinary journey. Be sure to check out the interview where he talks about his passion for food, the inspiration behind his award-winning dishes, and what’s next for him and Aioli Gourmet Burger.

This victory not only cements Chef Tom’s status as a top culinary talent but also highlights the vibrant food scene in Arizona. We can’t wait to see what he cooks up next!

Pulling Corks and Forks Feature on Our New Location

At Aioli Burger, we’re proud to belong to the amazing Phoenix community. We’ve been blessed to enjoy a groundswell of support from our fans in the Valley. Recently, we opened a new location in North Phoenix to help us bring the joys of great burgers to even more Valley residents. Pulling Corks and Forks, a great local blog focusing on the Phoenix wine and restaurant scene, was kind enough to include us in a recent article covering local restaurant news, and we’re very thankful for their support!

Check out the full article from Pulling Corks and Forks right here, and we hope to see you at our new North Phoenix location soon!

Phoenix New Times Highlights Our New Location

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The Phoenix New Times is a great source of news for Valley residents, helping us keep up with local happenings. We’ve recently opened a new location in North Phoenix, and we’re proud that our humble opening has been mentioned in their roundup of local food news! Our new location will allow us to serve our customers’ favorite flavors to a new area, and we hope residents of North Phoenix will come give us a try!

You can read the full Phoenix New Times article right here.

Phoenix Magazine Food Flight Feature

Phoenix Magazine helps Valley residents keep up with local news, including restaurant news! COVID-19 has been tough on the restaurant industry, but some local spots have helped curb the desire to roam with unique offerings designed to evoke new experiences. Phoenix Mag has created a roundup of creative food & drink flights in the Valley, and we’re happy to say Aioli Burger has made the cut! Our fry flight is a fun way to experience a variety of flavors, and we hope our customers appreciate the variety of options we have to offer.

You can check out the whole Phoenix Magazine article right here.

AZ Big Media Feature on Our North Phoenix Location

In a summer filled with uncertainty, one thing we at Aioli Burger wanted to do was provide delicious meals to as many Valley residents as we could. One way we did this was through our meal prep menu. Our prepared meals allowed us to offer a healthy and flavorful variety of dishes to customers throughout the Valley. More recently, we’ve opened a new brick-and-mortar location in North Phoenix, and Valley news sources are taking notice! AZ Big Media recently published a piece featuring our new Aioli Burger location, and we’re very thankful for their attention.

You can read the whole AZ Big Media article right here.

Chef Tommy Joins Arizona Foothills Magazine for Chef Chat

Life is getting really exciting over here at Aioli Gourmet Burgers, as every day brings about new adventures and recognition, from our very own Chef Tommy appearing on Chopped to winning golden tickets that allow entry to the World Food Championships, and now, being interviewed by Arizona Foothills Magazine! The accolades and acknowledgments keep rolling in, and we have to admit that our lives are looking pretty tasty right around now. And as we grow bigger and more popular, we can’t help but look forward to more of the same in the future!

Arizona Foothills Magazine – For Those With Discerning Tastes

Newcomers to the valley may not have heard about Arizona Foothills Magazine, but it won’t be long until they learn everything there is to know about the prestigious periodical; Arizona Foothills Magazine is the only magazine in town to discover the hippest, the greatest, and in our case, the tastiest places in town, and being chosen to be interviewed for the Chef Chat is a great honor! Now we’ll be honest with you here: Chef Tommy is an amazing chef, but he was a little concerned he wouldn’t have anything interesting to say while being interviewed. Fortunately, we are happy to say that reporter Melissa did her job extremely well and the end result was an article filled with interesting stories and tidbits that would be helpful to any young people out there harboring their own dreams of becoming a professional chef! He also hinted at—without revealing any details, of course—some future goals that make us even more excited for our future. As time goes by, we’ll be revealing our plans, goals, and dreams right here on our Aioli Gourmet Burgers blog spot, so stay tuned!

Chef Tommy’s Passion

Chef Tommy’s passion for feeding people isn’t just discussed in a popular magazine; rather, it is exemplified in every burger that is created in our food trucks and restaurant! He speaks about falling in love with cooking at a young age, and that love is evident everywhere you turn at Aioli. From the thick and juicy burgers topped with delicious and locally sourced ingredients to the smiling faces you see driving the food trucks to the happy workers in our restaurants, it’s also obvious that Chef Tommy isn’t the only person passionate about his work! We all love what we do. Contact us today to learn more about our amazing burgers and excellent service!

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Food Truck Nation Wants to Try Our Food Truck Burgers

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You know how we here at Aioli appreciate your feedback and strive to always give you, our dear customers, the best dining experience possible? It always warms our heart and boosts our collective moral around the kitchen when we get a mention on social media or a thumbs up review online about our food truck burgers. So, you can imagine how we felt when we found our name being praised by no other than Chef Bradley Miller himself.

There was a euphoric eruption when our name was mentioned by the chef we love and admire. Forks and ladles clanked in the kitchen and one chef, we won’t say who, jumped on a table and did an elaborate dance. Now we were all feeling just as ecstatic. Like an artist who feeds on the reaction they get from their fans, we also love to feel that all our hard work doesn’t go unnoticed—which brings us back to the man himself.

Food Truck Nation

Since the show debuted on the Cooking Channel last January, Food Truck Nation has been an instant hit. Food trucks are getting more and more popular all over the country and it seemed it was about time for a show dedicated to this new culinary phenomenon. So, when it was announced that Chef Bradley Miller, an idol around our kitchen, would host it, we all couldn’t wait to see the charismatic chef delight us with his insights and sense of humor. And of course, he didn’t disappoint us or the millions of fans who watch his show. Each episode visits three food trucks and gives a candid review of the food, the food truck burgers, the menu, and the dining experience as a whole.

High Praise Food Truck Burgers

In an article published prior to the airing of the new cooking show, the famous chef gushed about the local cuisine scene here in Phoenix. He talked about his experience with food trucks growing up and how these fond memories instilled in him the love for food, cooking, and most importantly, the need for diversity when it comes to culinary experiences. Then, Bradley mentioned some of the dining places that he admires and would like to try. One of those was Aioli food truck burgers.

We are proud to be included in Chef Bradley’s list of places he would love to try. Of course, this means that we’ll have to work even harder to keep our customers, both new and loyal ones, happy and satisfied, but that’s a challenge we both welcome and relish!

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Girl Scouts Cookie Dessert Challenge

Vote for us at the Cookie Dessert Challenge

As the slightly cool days of winter begin to fade into the less cool days of spring, there are many signs in the air that intimate our favorite season is in full force; more cars on the road, news stories fill the air with stories on Arizona spring training, and sweet little cookie dealers can be found in front of every grocery store in the valley! Yes, it’s Girl Scout Cookie Dessert season and no one is happier about this 5thseason than our staff, chefs, and in just a few moments, you, our treasured guests! Because it’s not enough to enjoy the boxes you buy from friends, neighbors, and of course the aforementioned “dealers” for 6 years the Girl Scouts have been holding a Cookie Dessert Challenge throughout the month of February, and you get a say in who will win!

 

Arizona Chefs (Including our Favorite Aioli Chef Tom!) Compete for Your Love in the Girl Scouts Cookie Dessert Challenge

Ok, that may be a slight exaggeration, but when you taste the Girl Scout Cookie Dessert creation, we’re pretty sure you will love us more! The concept is simple; chefs throughout Central and Northern Arizona will each create a special dessert using their favorite cookie as inspiration. Once they’ve completed their creation, it will be added to the menu for the entire month of February for their customers to enjoy, savor, and best of all vote for their favorite dessert, proving to Arizona and the world that Aioli Burger and Chef Tom really are the best in the state! We may be getting ahead of ourselves, but we think once you taste our special cookie cannoli you won’t be able to stop yourself from voting for us! Voting is easy and can be accomplished by visiting this link and clicking on the Aioli Burger delicious contribution pictured. You can also show your appreciation of our culinary skills by taking pictures of the dessert and giving us a thumbs-up review on any or all of your favorite social media sites; don’t forget to use the following hashtags, #DessertChallenge and #GSACPC; just to make your love of our sweet creation official and everything! And now here’s the best part; some of the proceeds from this fun and tasty challenge will go towards girl scouting in Arizona! Just by sampling our Girl Scout Cookie Dessert you’ll be doing good as well; it’s a win-win situation for everyone involved!

Stop in Today!

The Girl Scout Cookie Dessert Challenge is just another yummy reason amongst many that you should take some time out of your day, stop in and say hello; nobody will judge you if you choose to eat dessert first! It’s for a good cause that only lasts from February 1stthrough February 28th, so be sure to get here soon!

The Cubano Burger

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As borders open and life changes for our Cuban friends, we at Aioli Gourmet Burger love to celebrate something that has never changed: our penchant for creating burgers that appeal to all visitors, no matter what part of the world they hail from! From the All-American California Burger to the saucy goodness of the Italiano to our latest creation, the sweet and spicy Cubano Burger, our menu is designed to ensure that even the pickiest eaters in your family will find something that appeals to their personal palate. And because your health matters, we build our burgers with fresh, organic, and locally-sourced ingredients. Nothing is too good for our guests, and it shows in every bite of every burger on our menu!

Your Taste Buds Will Be Dancing

Life on the island of Cuba offers sunny days and salsa dances, and our soon to be world-famous Cubano Burger celebrates both with a cornucopia of beefy goodness and creamy sauce that will bring the sun out from behind the clouds and get your taste buds dancing a happy salsa in anticipation. As always, we start with your choice in buns, but unlike many of our other burgers, to get the most authentic taste, we suggest you stick with toasted brioche bun for the foundation of this international delight. The second step for your under construction burger is again all about choice; our Kobe Beef burger is the recommended selection, but we think our juicy chicken breasts will work equally well. Our vegetarian and vegan friends may want to continue perusing the menu a little further because even though we offer the Beyond Burger vegan patty, the Cubano Burger is all about the meat. A celebration of the intermingling of Kobe beef, braised pork, and even thinly sliced slivers of ham is guaranteed to make this burger a favorite from the very first taste. Construction of the perfect burger is complete with the addition of pickles, swiss cheese, our Dijon aioli, and finally a touch of arugula. We may be bragging, but we think the Cubano Burger is one of our best creations, and we’ve paid special attention to every ingredient. Our attention to detail ensures an authentic flavor that will make your meal a magical one!

Stop in and Try The Cubano Burger Yourself

When it comes to the perfect burger, the only judge that matters is you. Your next meal is about to be your most memorable one when you stop in and try the Cubano Burger for yourself!

Enjoy Aioli’s Wine Of The Week

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The good news from Aioli Gourmet Burger just keeps getting better; we appreciate our customers and we strive to find new ways of showing our appreciation and Wine of the Week is bound to be your new favorite reason for visiting us! We’re known for our catering services, our innovative food trucks, and of course, for having the best burgers in the valley, but soon we will be known for our Aioli’s wine of the week! If you love burgers and you adore Arizona wine, you may never need to visit another burger place again!

Intrigued?

We can’t blame you, the title alone is enough to grab our attention and we already know the story behind the name! Every week, Aioli Gourmet Burger will be celebrating a special wine and offering you, our treasured guests, a great deal on that wine so you too can celebrate the grape! Enjoy the featured wine with your favorite burger (The Italiano is an especially popular choice, but that’s just our humble suggestion!) for just four dollars per glass; yes, you read that right, we’re offering our wine of the week for just $4 per glass. And as if that isn’t enough good news, because we know that a glass is sometimes not enough, you can purchase a bottle of our wine of the week for only $15; this story just keeps getting better every minute.

Taste Aioli’s Wine Of The Week

The average wine drinker often knows what they like, but couldn’t tell you why, and our new program, in addition to offering a great deal, allows our guests the opportunity to learn WHY that wine has become their favorite. For example, our first WOW offering is a cabernet sauvignon and while we could leave it at that, we like to talk about what makes each selection so special. This Cabernet is dark and rich and explodes with fruity deliciousness, offering tastes of plum, raspberry, and a touch of caramel which gives a sweet surprise to finish. Offering the perfect accompaniment to our Black and Blue or our Italiano burgers, however, we’ve tried it with pretty much all of our gourmet treats and we think you can’t go wrong with whichever burger you pair it with!

Try Arizona Wine Today

Aioli Gourmet Burger has been the go-to burger spot in the valley for years; for years we keep getting better! Stop in today and see what other new things we have going on!