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Hillson said. “We regularly see guests that have been dining with us since they were children, so it’s very special to have them with us in their adult years, now with their own families. It’s like the circle of life in a unique way. We are so grateful for our local community. We would not be where we are today if it weren’t for the loyal patrons who have stayed with us over the past 25 years.” Hillson looks forward to continued longevity. “I see wonderful things for the future of T. Cook’s,” he said. “We’ll continue to evolve as we have over the past two-plus decades and will continue to flourish by providing an outstanding guest experience.” Visit royalpalmshotel.com/tcooks to learn more. Photos courtesy of Royal Palms Resort and Spa “ We’ll continue to evolve as we have over the past two-plus decades and will continue to flourish.” KITCHEN DOORS { let’s eat } T. COOK’S CELEBRATES 25 YEARS Resort restaurant is a longtime local favorite One of the Valley’s quintessential resort restaurants is T. Cook’s at Phoenix’s Royal Palms Resort and Spa. The property has a rich history as the winter home of New York financier Delos Willard Cooke, the nephew of J.P. Morgan. When he died, the property was sold and transitioned to an inn with 15 casitas, opening to guests in 1948. The resort is known for its beautiful grounds and European ambiance, high-profile guests from President George W. Bush to Barbra Streisand, and its award-winning restaurant. In 2022, T. Cook’s celebrates its 25 th anniversary. “The atmosphere at T. Cook’s is relaxed yet romantic and takes guests on a journey both through flavors and eliciting feelings of traveling across the pond,” said executive chef Lee Hillson. Popular menu items include seafood pasta, short rib and the Iberico pork chop. “These are three of my personal favorites,” Hillson said. “Mireya Ryan, our incredible executive sous chef, and the team are constantly coming up with creative new dishes, so we’re able to keep the menu rotating, but these three dishes are staples that continue to please.” While some things have changed over time, others remain the same, including customers who have been dining at T. Cook’s for years. “The atmosphere is much more relaxed while still remaining a family favorite,” FRONTDOORS MEDIA | 73 | MAR/APR 2022