THE LEGACY OF TOMASO MAGGIORE, 1947-2021 After more than four decades in the restaurant industry as the patriarch of one of the most beloved culinary families in Arizona, Tomaso Maggiore passed away from cancer in January 2021. Tomaso was born and raised in Sicily. He moved to New York, where he met his wife Patricia and they settled in Arizona. They opened Tomaso’s restaurant in 1977 in the Camelback Corridor. Tomaso and his son Joey, executive chef of the Maggiore Group, opened several restaurants, including Hash Kitchen, the Sicilian Butcher and the Sicilian Baker. The Maggiore family has opened more than 50 restaurants in Arizona and California. The Maggiore family will continue to operate the business. Tomaso’s daughter Melissa plans to open a concept named the Italian Daughter in North Scottsdale. To honor Tomaso, the family is creating the Tomaso Maggiore Culinary Arts Foundation. “My father loved Arizona and the community he served. He knew so many of his guests personally and nothing brought him greater joy than cooking for them. Over the years, they became more than just guests; they became Photos courtesy of the Maggiore Group “ MY FATHER LOVED ARIZONA AND THE COMMUNITY HE SERVED. HE KNEW SO MANY OF HIS GUESTS PERSONALLY AND NOTHING BROUGHT HIM GREATER JOY THAN COOKING FOR THEM.“ family. His presence will be missed greatly, but his legacy will live on forever and we plan to serve his beloved community for years to come,” Melissa said. Tomaso loved fine wine and created Luxus Reserva made from grapes sourced from his vineyard in Sicily. To build on the family’s passion for wine, Joey recently debuted his own Cabernet Sauvignon at the Sicilian Butcher. It will soon be available at other Maggiore Group restaurants and select retailers. There are plans to release a Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, as well as a line of olive oils and sauces. “Growing up in a big Sicilian family, great wine was always a staple in our home,” said Joey. “My dad really loved wine, and I know he’d be just as excited as I am to see this wine line finally shared with the community. We’ve partnered with some of the best wineries in the world to create unique blends that I’m very proud to have my name on.” To learn more, visit maggioregroup.com . KITCHEN DOORS (continued) MAR/APR 2021 | 60 | FRONTDOORS MEDIA

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