Bernie Kantak Plans Ambitious Downtown Project

June 10, 2009 | By Christina O'Haver

Source: AZCentral
At a time when the recession is taking a toll on Valley restaurants, a hugely ambitious dining project is coming to downtown Phoenix. An acclaimed Scottsdale chef and his partners have finalized a deal for a five-restaurant complex.

Cowboy Ciao’s Kantak headed for Phoenix

April 10, 2009 | By Christina O'Haver

Downtown Scottsdale’s loss is downtown Phoenix’s gain.

Chef Bernie Kantak, the man who put Cowboy Ciao on the foodie map 11 years ago, has given notice. He’s headed to downtown Phoenix, where he hopes to open his new restaurant in the fall.