Gertrude’s at Desert Botanical Garden
04 Apr 2017 by Barbara Woyak

Gertrude’s – A Uniquely Local Experience

Gertrude’s, nestled just inside the main entrance of the Desert Botanical Garden, is known for its seasonally inspired cooking that blends classic American favorites with elevated cooking techniques and delectable flavors from around the globe.

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Gertrude’s brings the best Arizona has to offer by utilizing über-fresh ingredients directly from the farm and pasture to the plate.

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Their seasonal menu showcases local ingredients from artisans and farmers around Arizona and the Southwest along with herbs and vegetables the restaurant grows on its patio and in the Garden’s Community Garden.

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The restaurant’s highly acclaimed patio is the perfect setting for a quick lunch, leisurely glass of wine, or exquisite four course dinner in a stunning garden oasis.

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The indoor dining room boasts an exhibition kitchen, private 12-seat chef’s table and an energetic bar with libations as imaginative as the cuisine.

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Their ingenious drink menu features local brewers and winemakers supplemented with international spirits to deliver unique botanic creations that pair well with each and every dish for an unrivaled dining experience.

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Gertrude’s also accommodates youngsters with a kid’s menu offering elevated, fresh-centric items such as Mac and Cheese with house-made cheese sauce, a Burger made with Niman Ranch beef, PB&J made with house-made jam, and an Ice Cream Sundae with house-made chocolate sauce.

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Gertrude’s was named for Mrs. Gertrude Divine Webster, an environmentalist ahead of her time, who founded the Desert Botanical Garden in 1939. Mrs. Webster foresaw the potential to create a distinctive identity for the Phoenix area by envisioning the need to conserve the beautiful Sonoran Desert.

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Lunch and dinner daily from 10:30am-9pm Monday-Sunday.  Weekend brunch from 8am-4pm.  Open to the general public and Garden admission is not required. Visit their website for full menu details: www.GertrudesRestaurant.net

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Gertrude’s at Desert Botanical Garden
1201 N. Galvin Parkway
Phoenix, AZ 85008

 

Barbara Woyak

Frustrated by a bad experience, Barbara began her real estate career with a goal of providing exceptional service. Our motto is "A Name Friends Recommend." If you have a great experience then you will want your friends and family to have that same great experience.