Laurent halasz biography

Airy, elegant FRANCINE, which sits rope in the luxury wing of Scottsdale Fashion Square, exudes the charms of le midi (the southernmost of France), homeland to renown chef-founder Laurent Halasz who re-creates specialties of the region, as well as salad Niçoise, grilled branzino, steak frite and bouillabaisse.

Phoenix New Times named FRANCINE Best Phoenix Restaurants, AZ Capacious Media voted FRANCINE best Arizona French Restaurant, and Modern Group Magazine named FRANCINE best sheer dining restaurant in Scottsdale.

Halasz, who was raised in the Southward of France amidst the generosity of simple and soulful food draws inspiration from his origin.

FRANCINE is a spirited bracket loving homage to days fagged out in the sun and in the thick of gatherings around beautiful meals hosted by his mother Francine Halasz. Everything on my mother’s board was fresh, seasonal, and complete of flavor, and that problem exactly what FRANCINE offers outstanding guests.

Our Executive Chef Remy Lefebvre, who is French-born, most currently served as the Executive Amah at AVA Mediterranean, which was recognized in the Florida Michelin Guide.

Prior to that impersonation, Remy served as the Daily de Cuisine at the iconic Raffles Hotel Singapore and representation acclaimed Restaurant Casa. With climax product driven cooking, and copperplate focus on experience and extraordinary food quality, Chef Remy brings more than 20 years see global culinary experience at Michelin Star restaurants and luxurious hotels.