7000 E Shea Blvd, #1010
Scottsdale, Arizona 85254
480.991.6887 | tel
602.926.2754 | fax


Click here for a map! (Located just west of Scottsdale Rd. on the north of Shea. In the Scottsdale Prominade center where Claim Jumpers, Eli's, Reve' Jewelers andthe Signature Hair Salons are located. Formerly Marie When In Naples)

The Soirees Special Guest this week is Mr. James Porter, Chef & Owner of Tapino Kitchen & Wine Bar.

James Porter-Chef & Owner
Tapino Kitchen & Wine Bar

To contact James:

Tapino's Stylish Entry Includes this Beautifully
Designed and Crafted Wine Rack Room Divider.

Three weeks ago the Soiree settled into it's new home at Tapino Kitchen & Wine Bar and the response from our group has been 100% favorable. Tapino's up-scale ambiance, fine food, and affordable pricing has met with overwhelming approval from our group.

Recognizing Tapino's popularity I thought you might like to know the story behind Tapino's.

The seeds of Tapino's was born some twelve years ago when James Porter and his friend Bill Fiduccia thought that one day they would like to own their own restaurant and bar.

Over the next 12 years James pursued his career as a Chef while Bill pursued his career as a business man.

James received his formal training at Scottsdale Culinary Institute and was part of the famed Greenbrier Culinary Apprenticeship Program. James honed his skill at many highly regarded 4-Star & 5-Star resorts and independent restaurants throughout the U.S. and Caribbean including our very own Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa as Chef de Cuisine. James belongs to the American Culinary Federation, the National Restaurant Association, and the Arizona Restaurant & Hospitality Association.

Twelve years later, sensing their timing was right, James and Bill went restaurant shopping! Their initial decision was to purchase an existing restaurant and then move in and make it their own. Drawing on the strengths of each, James would serve as Chef and General Kitchen Operations Manager and Bill would be in charge of Marketing and everything else outside of the kitchen.

As luck would have it Maria's When In Naples, a long time successful Italian Restaurant, became available when Maria decided it was time for her to retire. Purchasing Maria's in February 2004 they closed Maria's over the summer for redesign and to go about "making it their own". Tapino Kitchen & Wine Bar opened for business in late August 2004.

Tapino's is a unique name for a unique restaurant. It is a combination of the words "Tapa", which is Spanish for small plates, and "Vino"- which I hope I don't have to define for you!

Tapino Kitchen & Wine Bar is an eclectic collection of many influences encompassing Mediterranean, Asian, North American and South American cultures. Sort of a new American Cuisine with a little Picasso thrown in!

James and Bill are striving to make Tapino's your fine dining experience and to that end they listen--to you! They actively seek your feed back both good and bad for they are striving to earn your continuing patronage.

It is with great pleasure that Mr. James Porter, Chef and Owner of Tapino Kitchen & Wine Bar, will be my Special Guest.