Denū Hotel & Spa announces culinary team and dining concepts for Phoenix opening

Denū Hotel & Spa, a new 236-room upscale urban retreat in Downtown Phoenix, has announced its culinary leadership team and dining concepts ahead of its scheduled opening in September 2026. The culinary team includes Director of Food & Beverage Anthony Fanella, Executive Chef Brad Romoff, and Sous Chef Adam Cho.

The hotel’s food and beverage program will feature several distinct venues. Sartén Kitchen & Bar will serve as a modern Sonoran restaurant focusing on the flavors of the American Southwest and Northern Mexico through live-fire cooking techniques involving smoke, cast iron, and embers. Other planned locations include the Nidos Rooftop Bar, which will offer Latin-Mediterranean flavors, and the Blend Café.

Part of the Meritage Collection, the Denū Hotel & Spa aims to serve as a social hub for both locals and visitors, offering amenities such as a rooftop pool and a Hammam-inspired spa.