Christopher’s at Wrigley Mansion

"Set in a sleek glass-and-steel building, Christopher’s contrasts with the nearly 100-year-old Wrigley Mansion that houses it. The restaurant offers a multi-course tasting menu crafted by James Beard Award-winning chef Christopher Gross, a culinary legend in Mission Valley. Dishes like Miyazaki A5 wagyu with béarnaise and Westholme wagyu carpaccio highlight the chef’s expertise, while the master sommelier Mark Guillaudeu handles the wine pairings." - Mcconnell Quinn

"Perched on the edge of a hilltop and attached to the graceful, 90-year-old Wrigley Mansion, Christopher’s is the city’s most dazzling restaurant. Minimalist and modern without being cold, the dramatic dining room offers 180-degree views of the city, an experience upstaged only by James Beard award-winning chef Christopher Gross’s modern French cooking. The prix fixe, eight-course tasting menu (starting at $275 per person) is a two- or three-hour fete of opulent ingredients, filled with surprises in service and presentation. Wine pairings run an additional $230 per person, which is pricy, no doubt, but Christopher’s and Wrigley Mansion share one of the biggest and best wine cellars in the state." - Mcconnell Quinn, Chris Malloy, Nikki Buchanan

"Perhaps the last act in the storied career of a renowned old-school Phoenix chef, Christopher’s manages to offer top-tier food and scene. The eatery perches on a high hill above the city lights of downtown Phoenix and the far purple sweep of mountains. Two nights a week, chef Christopher Gross rolls out French-leaning classics from his career, dishes like foie gras terrine, sauteed duck, smoked salmon. Gross, though, has a mind that motors to new places. Thursday through Saturday, he serves his winding, abstract tasting menu, which allows him to shift into a more creative gear. The tasting menu sees foie gras turned to soup, that duck aged seven days and plated with sherry gastrique, chocolate towers, and even enigmatic menu listings like “something cool” and “mignardise, mignardise, mignardise.” Christopher’s is an experience in many ways." - Lizbeth Scordo, Chris Malloy

"Gastronomy has led me around the world learning, creating, exploring, experiencing, and embracing my love of food, wine, and hospitality. As we focus on providing an extraordinary experience for our guests, we consider all options. A tasting menu is exciting; an experience filled with wonder and anticipation. But we are also aware that sometimes we want to enjoy a simpler yet distinctive meal. In addition to our tasting menu Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays , we offer Christopher's Classics on Tuesday and Wednesday."

"For gorgeous views of the Valley lights by night and a fabulous meal with many small but clever surprises, it’s hard to beat Christopher’s. A knockout collaboration between revered Valley chef and James Beard award-winner Christopher Gross and his life and business partner Jamie Hormel, the glass-enclosed space attached to the 91-year-old Wrigley Mansion is perfect for impressing out-of-towners, as is the eight-course, French-inspired menu for $275 per person. The extravaganza begins with decadent gougeres and ends with four courses of sweets in the French style. Somewhere in between, there’s caviar topped with gold leaf and Miyazaki A5 wagyu set alongside a rich puddle of bearnaise sauce. No one leaves hungry. Optional wine pairings cost an additional $230 per person but rest assured, this gorgeous place has the biggest and best wine cellar in the state. Add it to your bucket list." - Nikki Buchanan