COURSE Featured Among the Valley’s Most Acclaimed Restaurants

We’re honored to be featured in Cactus League’s roundup of the Valley’s most awarded and acclaimed restaurants, highlighting culinary destinations that continue to earn recognition on both local and national stages.

The article showcases a select group of restaurants whose chefs, concepts, and hospitality programs have helped shape Arizona’s dining landscape. Among those featured was COURSE Restaurant, recognized for its immersive tasting menu experience and the continued accolades earned by Executive Chef Cory Oppold and the COURSE team.

The feature highlights the journey-driven nature of the COURSE dining experience, where every menu is thoughtfully designed to showcase seasonal ingredients, creativity, and technical precision. Through both five-course and eight-course tasting experiences, guests are invited to explore a progression of dishes that evolve with the seasons while remaining rooted in hospitality and storytelling.

The article also recognizes several milestones that have helped define COURSE’s growth, including Chef Cory Oppold’s James Beard Award semifinalist recognition for Best Chef: Southwest, COURSE’s recognition as a Foodist Award winner, and the restaurant’s inclusion among Yelp’s Best New Restaurants.

While awards and recognition are always appreciated, what matters most to our team is creating memorable experiences for every guest who joins us at the table. Every menu, every service, and every season presents an opportunity to continue learning, improving, and sharing our passion for hospitality.

We’re grateful to the Cactus League and Visit Phoenix for including COURSE among some of Arizona’s most celebrated restaurants and culinary destinations.

Thank you for recognizing the work of our entire team and helping introduce visitors and locals alike to the incredible dining experiences available throughout the Valley.