Pedal Haus Brewery has hired Zach Hunter as its new culinary director, and his first move has been to launch a new brunch menu at the brewery’s downtown Phoenix location.
The resume: A graduate of the Arizona Culinary Institute, Hunter has worked two restaurants – Atera in New York City and Mugaritz in Spain – that have been awarded two Michelin stars. His 25-year career also includes stints at several acclaimed restaurants in Austin, Texas, and three years as corporate chef for Fox Restaurant Concepts.
New brunch items:
- Peaches & Cream Parfait with candied peaches, whipped mascarpone, blueberries, tart cherries, almond brittle, toasted coconut, and granola;
- PB&J Sticky Buns with strawberry jam;
- Fried Chicken & Belgian Liege Waffles with honey butter and blackberry syrup;
- Smoked Short Rib Hash with sunny-side-up eggs, crispy potatoes, green chile beer cheese, smoked corn, sweet and spicy peppers, and chimichurri.
