Celebrating Hatch Chile Season at Chelsea’s Kitchen

(Featured Photo Credit: Isabel Byfield/AZLatinos.com)

By: Isabel Byfield

Chelsea’s Kitchen is a hidden gem in the heart of Arcadia, surrounded by a gorgeous green belt with trees. This place will make you feel like you have escaped from the Phoenix heat to a beautiful green oasis; with a welcoming outdoor seating area under lovely trees that provide shade for the entire patio, a romantic fireplace and a pleasant view, it is definitely one of the most stunning restaurants in The Valley.

A look into Chelsea’s Kitchen patio (Photo Credit: Isabel Byfield/AZLatinos.com)

Inspired by Western Comfort Cuisine, Chelsea’s Kitchen is an eclectic mix of modern and traditional foods, ingredients from the western regions are celebrated and embraced in succulent combinations that will not only make your mouth water, but will leave you craving for more.

Chelsea’s Kitchen is a celebration of Western heritage, paying tribute to it throughout the entire menu. Fresh and seasonal ingredients are the core. Chelsea’s Kitchen takes pride on local sourced ingredients that support the farmers in our region.

With an extensive menu featuring lunch, brunch and dinner, there is something for everyone at Chelsea’s Kitchen. From the richest, sauciest, most decadent dishes, like this Chilaquiles en Salsa Verde and Ranchero Salsa – to the healthiest, and very popular, kale and quinoa salad.

Chilaquiles at Chelsea’s Kitchen (Photo Credit: Isabel Byfield/AZLatinos.com)

The brunch menu features a mix of classic dishes such as Eggs Benedict and pancakes, along with Western inspired short-rib tacos, corn bread with Chile, and the Huevos Rancheros that – for us – were perfectly cooked over easy yolk, smothered in Salsa Roja, topped with guacamole and garnished with cilantro.

Huevos Rancheros at Chelsea’s Kitchen (Photo Credit: Isabel Byfield/AZLatinos.com)

We also had the opportunity to celebrate Hatch Chile Season at Chelsea’s Kitchen, where Executive Chef Dom Ruggiero rolled up his sleeves and roasted dozens of boxes of the New Mexican delicacies for customers to enjoy in the Hatch Chile Pork Stew, quesadillas or simply to take home and create delicious recipes on their own. Hatch Chiles are famous world wide for their distinctive flavor. They are not too spicy or too mild, and add just the perfect amount of kick to any dish.

Chef demonstrates the process of roasting chiles (Photo Credit: Isabel Byfield/AZLatinos.com)

Stop by Chelsea’s Kitchen and enjoy the taste of fresh, hand crafted, made from scratch daily dishes, local sourced ingredients, and in-house roasted meats. You will be delighted with every bite of your meal, the décor, the ambience and the hospitality of the staff. I can’t wait for the Fall weather to kick in and enjoy another dining experience on the patio by the fireplace.