To bring Trattoria M and Aroma market | caffe to life, Avenue Communities has partnered with one of the Phoenix metro area’s most prominent chefs and restaurateurs. Chef Michael DeMaria, of Michael’s at the Citadel, and his business partner, Brandon Maxwell, have formed a unique partnership with Avenue Communities to introduce the Italian restaurant and the adjoining Aroma market | caffe.

Noting this dramatic development in his distinguished career, Chef Michael says, “I am hanging my hat at Trattoria M. This new restaurant and market concepts go beyond any of my wildest dreams. We are going to be offering a unique experience that is new not only to the Valley, but to the restaurant world as we know it.” Look for Trattoria M and Aroma market | caffe to open on the retail level of Centerpoint in Spring, 2008.

And while you're waiting, take a look at these sample recipes from Chef Michael:

• Arugula and Endive Salad
• Neopolitan Meat Sauce with Connie's Meatballs
• Seared Olive-Rubbed Chilean Sea Bass