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CHEF MICHAEL


Michael Merilli

What Gusts Are Saying
Michaels food is an amazing touch of culinary excellence, especially his baked goods. Matt Bach ____________________ Having been in Sedona several times, we ve never had the unique pleasures of staying in accommodations that matched the beauty of the surroundings, and Michaels personal dinners are the finest Sedona has to offer. Tom and cathy Hiller ____________________ What a magical place in an incredible setting our room was spectacular, and thanks to Michael our dining experience was fabulous, he is a stop you cant miss. Donna and Patti Harding ____________________ As a managing editor I have stayed in some of the finest hotels and inns, but adobe grand villas tops my list Michael is a brilliant chef and Pam is delightful. Erika Finch ____________________ The accommodations are sensation overload and Michaels private dinner was the best part, which he prepared for our 27th anniversary. Rod and Candace Wimer ____________________

What Gusts Are Saying

Ilene and Stuart have outdone themselves here at the Adobe Grand Villas. Pam and Michael as hosts,..and his food puts you on a cloud.

J & M Stottner

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Thanks for an eveing of culinary fireworks that still makes our palettes tingle.

Ann and Peter Fisk

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We loved Michaels food, unique décor and personable staff, we hearby decree the Adobe Grand Villas be added to our countrys list of National Treasures! Resoluted this day 7th day of November 2004

The Wismeths

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The Inn is fabulous,. No words to describe, but a list of adjectives come to mind in trying to describe Michaels food.

Bob and Anita Horton White Dove Villa

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The best restaurant Sedona has to offer isn’t a restaurant at all, its Michaels hand crafted style and culinary genious. All served in our beautiful appointed room.

P&J
Sagebrush

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....Top on the list of memorable moments to savor
at Adobe Grand Villas is the sumptuous five course
breakfast offered every day and prepared by
Executive Chef, Michael Merilli. Owners Ilene and
Stuart Berman’s genius for selecting and drawing to
them excellent talent is evident in their choice of
their on-premises chef. Not only does Michael prepare
fabulous morning feasts, he is virtually on-call
as a personal chef for the Adobe Grand guests.

...... Those who wish to have an intimate romantic dinnerfor two, can simply arrange to have Michael preparesomething wonderful.Wedding parties, groups
or couples who would like a special experience are
also welcome to call upon Michael to do his magic.

.......In keeping with the redefinition of a luxury bed and
breakfast establishment, Chef Michael Merilli brings
to the Adobe Grand his culinary talents from years
of experience at such distinguished New Orleans
establishments as, Mr. B’s, under chef Gerard Maras;
Bistro at Maison de Ville with the late John Neal;
and later at Peristyle, where Michael learned his
profession. As owner and Executive Chef of
Gauthier Market Café, Michael Merilli became
well known for his “forthright expression in preparations”
that were “creative yet not wildly unconventional.”

......“We are so pleased to have Michael with us,”
comments Ilene Berman. “He is a vital part of the
Adobe Grand family. Michael is always so creative
and able to brilliantly lay out dazzling fare for our guests.”