Desert Botanical Garden to reopen 'Gertrude’s Restaurant and Patio Café' under Mark Tarbell's leadership

Here’s what’s in the works

PHOENIX — Gertrude’s Restaurant and Patio Café at the Desert Botanical Garden will reopen under the culinary leadership of celebrity chef Mark Tarbell.

Earlier this year, Hause Restaurant Group ended its partnership with the Desert Botanical Garden, which had led Gertrude’s Restaurant and Patio Café since 2006.

“I’m over the moon about this partnership with Tarbell’s — it’s the right partner at the right time in the Garden’s history,” says Scott Burdick, Garden Board Chair, in a news release sent to ABC15. “With Mark’s vision, creativity, and award-winning team, we are on the pathway to creating a significantly enhanced food and beverage experience for our visitors.”

Here's what guests can expect when it reopens:

“Wine and cocktail programming featuring bo