What to expect at highly anticipated new restaurant Christopher's at the Wrigley Mansion

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Arizona diners will welcome a new fine-dining destination to the scene when the highly-anticipated Christopher's at the Wrigley Mansion is scheduled to open on March 23.

Headed by James Beard award-winning chef Christopher Gross, the restaurant will focus on eight-course tasting menus featuring dishes with names like "Spoonful of the Sea," "Foie Gras Candy from the Owner's Hand" and "Umami, Forest and the Ocean," according to a sample menu on the restaurant's website.

An a la carte menu starring some of the chef's signature dishes and a prix-fixe lunch menu will be added soon. 

Christopher's at the Wrigley Mansion has been in the works since 2017 when the renowned chef announced the closure of his namesake restaurant at the Biltmore Fashion Park. He originally anticipated a 2018 opening for the new location of Christopher's, though construction and other delays significantly slowed things down. 

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Reservations for Christopher's at the Wrigley Mansion are available through online reservation service Tock as of March 15. 

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The eight-course tasting menu will cost $250 per guest with the option to add wine pairings for an additional $230 per person.

Christopher's will be open Tuesday through Saturday from 5-10 p.m. to start with plans to add "Christopher's Classics on Sundays and Mondays, and a lighter tasting menu as our Bistro Lunch, Tuesdays through Saturdays," according to a news release. 

The restaurant is located at the Wrigley Mansion, which was constructed in 1932 by chewing gum magnate William Wrigley Jr. as a gift for his wife, Ada. The mansion is known for its sweeping views of the Valley and is also home to Geordie's, a restaurant and bar, and Jaime's Wine Bar. 

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Christopher's was designed by Phoenix-based architect Wendell Burnette, whose sleek, modern design work also includes Palo Verde Library, Maryvale Community Center and St. Francis restaurant in central Phoenix. 

Christopher's is perched on the side of the historic mansion and is designed to highlight 180-degree views of Phoenix through floor-to-ceiling glass windows. The 1,500-square-foot space also has a retractable roof and can seat 26 diners, according to a news release. 

Upscale details include a custom-built wood fire oven and artwork from the late Yves Klein and Rotraut Klein-Moquay. Guests may also notice Arcosanti artisan-created Soleri Bells modified for use as plate covers. 

For more information, visit the Wrigley Mansion website. 

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Christopher's at Wrigley Mansion 

Opens Tuesday, March 23. Reservations can be made at exploretock.com/christophers. 

Details: 2501 E. Telawa Trail, Phoenix. 602-522-2344, www.wrigleymansion.com. 

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