3 AZ restaurants just got named best in the US. Here's why they're beloved

September 27 2024|AZ Central Written By Michael Salerno

Arizona restaurants continue to receive high praise from travelers as three − one in Phoenix and two in popular tourist spots outside the Valley − ranked high in Tripadvisor's 2024 Travelers' Choice Awards.

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The Gelato At This Arizona Restaurant Is So Good, You’ll Dream About It For Weeks

September 18 2024|Family Destinations Guide Written By AuthorLucas Reynolds

When was the last time you tasted something so delightful that it made you rethink your entire existence? That transformative experience awaits at Pisa Lisa in Sedona, Arizona, where the gelato alone is enough to make your taste buds do a happy dance.

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10 Phoenix restaurants roll out summer specials

July 12 2024|The Best of the Southwest Written By A.M. D'Angelo

Located just north of the Valley in the beautiful and well-worth-the-visit flora/fauna of Sedona, Butterfly Burger is but one of six area-specific restaurants founded by renowned chef Lisa Dahl.

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Here are some of the best summer activities to enjoy in Sedona

July 12 2024|AZ Family Written By Mason Carroll

iIf you’re more of a foodie, Sedona is full of one-of-a-kind restaurants, something Chef Lisa Dahl has helped grow over the decades.

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3 Chef-Selected Road Trips to Tantalize Your Taste Buds

June 21 2024|AARP Written By Kristin Braswell

Arizona-based chef Lisa Dahl is the powerhouse behind six restaurants in Sedona.

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The Southwest’s Top Chefs Talk Food

June 04 2024|Southwest Meetings & Events Written By Shelby Deering

Lisa Dahl, executive chef and owner of Dahl Restaurant Group in Sedona, Arizona, doesn’t whip up creations at a resort but likes the fact that this sets her restaurants apart.

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The Funghi Sublime: Lisa Dahl’s Award-Winning Burger Recipe

May 22 2024|Honest Cooking Written By Keyla Vasconcellos

Chef Lisa Dahl teaches you how to impress your friends and family with one of her signature burger recipes. If you love roasted mushrooms and tangy, delicious truffle aioli, then this one’s for you.

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Mariposa

March 01 2024|Arizona Highways Written By Kelly Vaughn

Impeccable service, spectacular views, a menu inspired by South American classics … there’s a reason this massive five-star restaurant is lauded by visitors and locals alike.

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Devour 2024 winners and scenes from the Desert Botanical Garden

February 27 2024|Phoenix New Times Written By Tirion Boan

The tent from celebrated Sedona chef Lisa Dahl was a popular spot at Devour. The chef served a hearty sample with empanadas, pasta and maple mezcal coconut flan.

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Apparently, the best pizza in the U.S. is not in New York—see the full list!

February 16 2024|Time Out Written By Anna Rahmanan

We're sure this one will get you talking: Yelp just released its list of the 100 best pizza spots in the U.S. and, shockingly, New York does not top the ranking.

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Romantic Restaurants in Arizona

February 07 2024|Fabulous Arizona Written By Alison Bailin Batz

The king of all date nights is upon us: Valentine’s Day. Since the key to many a heart is through the stomach, here are some of the most romantic restaurants in Arizona.

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BEST THINGS TO DO IN SEDONA AT NIGHT: 12 NIGHTTIME SEDONA EXPERIENCES

December 27 2023|Global Viewpoint Written By Jon Miksis

Indulge in a food adventure at Mariposa Latin Inspired Grill, a gem among places in Sedona to visit at night.

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Inspiring Women in Hospitality

November 09 2023|Hosted By Naureen Ahmed on Spotify

On this episode, we hear from Lisa. Self-taught chef she is now the owner of six restaurants in Sedona and has been in the industry for 27 years.

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Discover Sedona: Luxury Homes, Red Rock Views & Culinary Delights

October 14 2023|Author Chierstin Susel / American Dream TV

Get ready to tantalize your taste buds as we introduce you to one of Arizona's culinary maestros, Lisa Dahl. As the owner of some of the highest-rated restaurants in the state, Lisa is a true culinary genius, and we can't wait to share her passion for food and flavors with you.

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Sedona's Culinary Queen

October 04 2023|RCI Magazine Written By Karla Walsh

Through her growing restaurant empire, Lisa Dahl has helped transform Sedona to be as much of a dining destination as it is a spiritual haven and outdoor-lover’s paradise.

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Traveler TV and Sonoran Living Road Trip Show

September 08 2023|Glenn Scarpelli and Susan Casper

Sedona Road Trip

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Unveiling Sedona's Top 3 Must-Try Gelatos

September 07 2023|Newsbreak Written By Hometown Chronicles

In this article, we will be introducing three unique gelato spots in Sedona.

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Served Up: Chef Lisa Dahl

June 27 2023|Served Up Hosted By Bridget Albert and Julie Milroy

Hosts Bridget Albert and Julie Milroy welcome Chef Lisa Dahl - Executive Chef & Owner of Dahl Restaurants and author of "Cooking - The Elixir of Life" and "A Romance With Food"

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Diners Are Losing Patience With Restaurant Service—and There’s No Quick Fix

June 25 2023|The Wall Street Journal With Heather Haddon and Chip Cutter

In Sedona, Arizona. the longtime restaurateur and Chef Lisa Dahl is taking a different approach at her restaurants, which include the Latin Inspired Mariposa.

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Thursday Is the New Friday for Diners

June 21 2023|The Wall Street Journal Hosted By Chip Cutter

Dahl Restaurant Group founder Lisa Dahl and Union Square Hospitality Group Chief Executive Chip Wade discuss the labor issues facing the restaurant industry, embracing the less-is-more mentality on menus and inventory, how remote work has remade happy hour and why stability is trumping expansion at the moment.

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Lisa Dahl on building an empire and a legacy

April 25 2023|Full Comp With Josh Kopel

Chef Lisa Dahl has grasped the brass ring. Over the last two decades, she’s built a restaurant empire.

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Pisa Lisa uses dough as canvas to create masterpieces

March 20 2023|Pizza Marketplace Written by Mandy Wolf Detwiler

Sedona-based Pisa Lisa is the brainchild of Chef Lisa Dahl. Dahl moved to Sedona for a fresh start and opened several other restaurant concepts before launching her fast-casual pizza brand.

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International Women’s Day event aims for equality

March 11 2023|Red Rock News Written by Carol Kahn

“Equality is the goal. Equity is the means to get there.

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A Conversation with Chef/Restaurateur Lisa Dahl

March 09 2023|The Hot Slice With Josh Keown and Denise Greer

Lisa Dahl is one of the brightest minds in the pizza industry and culinary arts. She owns Pisa Lisa with two locations in Sedona, Arizona, along with several other concepts. We talk startup, business fluctuations, culinary creativity and pizza passion.

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Meet the Experts

March 06 2023|Palm Springs Life Written by Emily Chavous Foster

Celebrated national and local food experts, chefs, winemakers, authors, sommeliers, and other amazing culinary characters join together for a variety of cooking demos and workshops during the 10th annual Palm Desert Food & Wine festival.

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Award Winning Bites

March 01 2023|AZ Family With Jared Dillingham

Chef Lisa Dahl wins two "Devour" awards.

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Craft Meets Calling

March 01 2023|Tasting Panel Magazine Written by Christine Barrueta

In Sedona, AZ, Lisa Dahl paints a hospitality picture with distinctive artistry.

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How to visit Sedona without being a jerk

February 22 2023|Los Angeles Times Written by Stephanie Stephens

When you get hungry, Sedona has more than 50 restaurants to choose from. The owner of five of them is acclaimed chef and restaurateur Lisa Dahl — a.k.a. the culinary queen of Sedona

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These Restaurants Offer the World's Best Views, According to Tourists

February 03 2023|Thrillist Written by Opheli Garcia Lawler

I'll be honest, I've never gone to a restaurant with an excellent view and expected the food to be great too.

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THE BEST SEDONA RESTAURANTS WITH A VIEW

January 22 2023|Feastio By Dave Lee

Mariposa was the restaurant I chose for my birthday dinner, and it more than met my expectations for the special occasion.

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The Best Restaurants in Sedona, Arizona

January 04 2023|Culture Trip

Just outside Flagstaff, Sedona has stunning red rocks surrounding it and spectacular sunrises and sunsets.

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The Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2022

December 07 2022|Restaurant News

This year, restaurants became much more than just a place to grab a meal – but instead, the perfect backdrop for socializing, a way to connect with the local community and an escape from too much time spent at home.

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Chef | Owner - Lisa Dahl - The Dahl Restaurant Group

November 17 2022|The Jeremiah Show

Dahl Restaurants began operations nearly twenty-seven years ago and the most straightforward notion - “When you cook with love, you feed the soul.”

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Meet Lisa Dahl | Chef Owner of Dahl Restaurant Group

September 06 2022|Shoutout Arizona

I was driven more by passion and emotion, and it was less about thinking back in 1995 when the idea to open a restaurant came to me.

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Dahl Restaurant Group to Host Inaugural Mystical Pizza Festival in Sedona, Arizona

August 30 2022|FSR Magazine

Dahl Restaurant Group, led by award-winning chef-owner Lisa Dahl, will host the first Mystical Pizza Festival to celebrate the opening of her second Pisa Lisa location in Sedona’s Village of Oak Creek.

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Ever the Optimist: Lisa Dahl opens her 2nd Pisa Lisa

August 16 2022|North Valley By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

Acclaimed chef Lisa Dahl is ever the optimist — even when it came to opening her second Pisa Lisa in the Village of Oak Creek in July.

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Best Spring Cocktails from Coast to Coast

May 18 2022|Total Food Service

This drink is crafted in memory of my son, Justin, who was a peace dove himself.

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Chef Lisa Dahl Sizzle Reel

October 20 2020|Chef Lisa Dahl, YouTube

Chef Lisa Dahl is one of the country’s leading female chefs and restaurateurs who has pioneered the culinary scene in Sedona, Ariz. for more than 25 years.

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Storytellers to present stories of 'Entrepreneurship and Hustle'

September 18 2020|Michelle Rogers USA TODAY Network

On the surface, Lisa Dahl’s life may look perfect. A renowned chef and restaurateur in Sedona, Arizona, she has won awards for everything from her cooking and restaurants to business acumen, and she has been written about in national publications, including Forbes, Huffington Post, The New York Times, and USA TODAY.

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Chef Lisa Dahl: Five Things You Need To Be A Highly Effective Leader During Turbulent Times

September 17 2020|Authority Magazine by Charlie Katz

During difficult times it’s not always a good idea to reinvent who you are because that can throw off your customer base. They’re looking for the identity and strength of the brand, even if that means that we have to shrink our product lines to streamline efficiency. It makes you look even more focused.

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$8,000 rentals. Private jets. How the super-rich escape the coronavirus pandemic

April 23 2020|BY KURTIS LEE, RICHARD READ, JAWEED KALEEM Los Angeles Times

Lisa Dahl scanned the horizon from the patio of one of her five restaurants, watching thick clouds cast shadows on red rock spires that formed outlines like desert skyscrapers.

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COVID-19 Impact on Restaurant Industry

April 03 2020|Fox 10 Phoenix

Chef Lisa Dahl interview by FOX 10 Phoenix about how this COVID-19 virus has impacted our restaurant businesses in Sedona, Arizona.

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Top Female Chef & Restaurateur Pivots into e-Commerce

March 11 2020|Visit Sedona

Sedona’s Chef Lisa Dahl Launches “Dahl-to-Door”, Ships Ready-to-Heat Gourmet Favorites Nationwide.

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Lisa Dahl Brings a Fashion Sensibility to Food

December 26 2019|Jean E. Palmieri Women's Wear Daily

The head of the Dahl Restaurant Group cut her teeth in the apparel industry before a life-altering tragedy drew her to to cooking.

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Chef Lisa Dahl’s holiday dish you must try this year: Empanadas

December 14 2019|AZ Big Media

‘Tis the season for comfort food and Arizona’s newly dubbed “Food Pioneer 2019”, Chef Lisa Dahl, shares her best-kept secrets for baking delicate empanadas inspired by her travels around Argentina.

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Lisa Dahl Does it Again as Butterfly Burger Takes Off

October 06 2019|Bonnie Stevens, Flagstaff Business News

She has taken the burger to a whole new dimension,” exclaimed Diane Lange of Sedona after savoring Chef Lisa Dahl’s Gringo Burger. “It’s the freshness mixed with special herbs and spices that make it unique and cosmopolitan.”

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One of Sedona's top chefs is opening a new burger restaurant. Here's what's on the menu

September 11 2019|Priscilla Totiyapungprasert, AZ Central

After taking home three trophies at a burger competition, chef Lisa Dahl has decided to serve her award-winning burgers year-round.

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Scrumptious Sedona: Dine amid one of the world’s stunning views

October 30 2018|New Haven Register Written By Stephen Fries

Today, I’d like to take you along with me to Sedona, a two hour drive from Phoenix where I spent the weekend after the conference.

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CHEF LISA DAHL BLENDS OLD-WORLD CHARM WITH MODERN ROMANCE

October 17 2018|Phoenix Bites Written by Taryn Jeffries

If you‘re looking for romance, amazing views, and spectacular food Chef Lisa Dahl is ready to provide you with an experience of a lifetime at Dahl & Di Luca Ristorante Italiano.

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Arizona Restaurant Association 2018 Foodist Awards Finalists Announced

September 11 2018|Write On Rubee Written by Christina Barrueta

Top Chef – Pays tribute to outstanding culinary excellence, breaking new ground with an innovative menu while enhancing the dining experience.

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Chef Lisa Dahl will appear on Travel Channel’s ‘Food Paradise’

April 23 2018|Travel Channel

Considered among the most romantic restaurants in the world with one of the best views, it’s no wonder that Travel Channel’s “Food Paradise” chose Chef Lisa Dahl’s Mariposa Latin Inspired Grill in Sedona as the featured restaurant for its upcoming “Date Night” episode.

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Sedona, Ariz., Surprises with Destination Dining

December 07 2017|USA Today Written by Melissa Kravitz

“Literally, there wasn’t a dining scene 20 years ago,” says Lisa Dahl, the chef and proprietor of four popular Sedona, Ariz., restaurants.

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Exclusive Interview with Executive Chef & Restaurateur Lisa Dahl

February 08 2017|Huffington Post Written by Mark Miller

For more than 20 years, Chef Lisa Dahl has pioneered the culinary scene in Sedona, Arizona, as the executive chef and owner of four extraordinary restaurants in Northern Arizona’s red rock country that have earned international acclaim.

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