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Sedona is truly a perfect "jumping-off" spot for those who wish to visit the other wonders of Northern Arizona. The Grand Canyon is only 110 miles north, and the former ghost town of Jerome is just a 30-minute drive from the Resort. Walnut Canyon, Meteor and Sunset Craters, Lowell Observatory and Montezuma's Castle and Well are also just a short drive away. Group and custom tours are available for those who wish a guided experience.

At an elevation of 4,500 feet, Sedona enjoys four delightfully mild seasons. The breathtaking natural beauty, climate, and clean air and water combine to make Sedona one of Arizona's most popular tourist attractions, second only to The Grand Canyon. Sedona's cultural richness and diversity make our town a Mecca for artists, writers, entrepreneurs and visitors from around the world.

Inspired by Sedona's majestic Red Rocks setting, Hundred Rox offers some of the best Cal-Ital dishes in the Southwest, including pasta, fish, and veal as well as a selection of sumptuous desserts and an impressive wine list boasting eclectic vintages spanning the globe. Hundred Rox' gourmet menu is further enhanced by the nearby breathtaking views of Sedona's magnificent Red Rocks that can be enjoyed while dining al fresco.

"This is a very exciting time for Amara Resort Hotel & Spa," says General Manager Joe Mottershead. "Hundred Rox is the first restaurant in Sedona to offer a modern fusion of Italian and California-inspired cuisine that will appeal to epicureans, to the fashionable younger set, to families, as well as to the more relaxed guests living in and traveling through Sedona."

The Hundred Rox menu is designed by Chef David Schmidt who has created extraordinary cuisine for some of the most acclaimed restaurants in Arizona, including T. Cook's at the Royal Palms in Phoenix, Michaels at the Citadel in Scottsdale, and Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort. In addition to a delectable dinner menu, Hundred Rox offers guests simple and delicious breakfast and lunch choices. Hundred Rox also touts one of only seven Level II advanced sommeliers in the state of Arizona.

Chef Schmidt changes the menu seasonally to capture the best of each season, featuring some organic offerings and vegetarian options. "I like to use local vendors for fresh produce when possible. For Hundred Rox, I am incorporating fresh tomatoes, juicy peaches, and other fruits into our Cal-Ital inspired menu. I've always had an interest in the foods of Italy and enjoy bringing some of the old world favorites into our menu items with new techniques, giving them a much more modern flair."

For more information or for reservations, call 928.282.4828 or visit www.amararesort.com.

About Amara Hotel, Restaurant & Spa
The AAA Four-Diamond Amara Hotel, Restaurant & Spa, a 100-room boutique resort set against the beautiful Red Rocks in the heart of Uptown Sedona, is included in Condé Nast Traveler's 2008 Gold List of the World's Best Places to Stay. The word "Amara" is a combination of two Spanish words meaning "love" and "land." Many of the rooms and suites boast magnificent Red Rock views or patios overlooking Oak Creek and are carefully designed for the needs of both leisure and business travelers. Amara is also a popular location for destination weddings. The Amara Spa features six treatment rooms, relaxation lounge, separate male and female locker rooms with steam and showers, private yoga and the exclusive London-based Elemis line of products and treatments. Amara is located at 100 Amara Lane, Sedona, Arizona 86336. Visit www.amararesort.com or call 866.455.6610.

Raised in Wisconsin, Schmidt was inspired to explore his culinary talents by his beloved grandmother who cooked three squares a day for 16 children. (His first kitchen exploit was baking peanut butter and chocolate chip cookies.) He relocated to Arizona in the mid-1990s where he's been honing his craft for the past decade, creating his own unique flair for fine cuisine.

"I like to use local vendors for fresh produce when possible," says Schmidt. "For Hundred Rox, I look forward to incorporating fresh tomatoes, peaches, and other fruits into the Californi-inspired Italian menu. I've always had an interest in the foods of Italy and enjoy bringing some of the old world favorites into our menu items with new techniques, giving them a more modern flair."

Chef Schmidt has held positions at L'Auberge de Sedona, the Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort and T. Cook's at the Royal Palms in Phoenix, as well as serving as Executive Chef at the Mobil Four Star, AAA Four-Diamond rated Michaels at the Citadel in Scottsdale. He also was an instructor for his alma mater, the Scottsdale Culinary Institute, now Le Cordon Bleu, from which he earned a degree in 1996.

For more information or for reservations, call 928.282.4828 or visit www.amararesort.com .

About Amara Hotel, Restaurant & Spa
The AAA Four-Diamond Amara Resort Hotel & Spa, a 100-room boutique resort set against the beautiful Red Rocks in the heart of Uptown Sedona, is included in Condé Nast Traveler's 2008 Gold List of the World's Best Places to Stay. The word "Amara" is a combination of two Spanish words meaning "love" and "land." Many of the rooms and suites boast magnificent Red Rock views or patios overlooking Oak Creek and are carefully designed for the needs of both leisure and business travelers. Amara is also a popular location for destination weddings. The Amara Spa features six treatment rooms, relaxation lounge, separate male and female locker rooms with steam and showers, private yoga and totally natural products and treatments. Amara is located at 100 Amara Lane, Sedona, Arizona 86336. Visit www.amararesort.com or call 866.455.6610.

The Gold List profiles 168 properties around the world, chosen for their service, rooms, food, ambience and design, location and leisure facilities. The two other Sedona properties on the Gold List are Enchantment Resort and L'Auberge de Sedona. Amara scored higher than both properties on customer service and location rankings.

"We are absolutely thrilled to be part of this very exclusive list - like the 'Academy Awards' for the hospitality industry," said general manager Michael Rock. "We've worked hard to put our guest satisfaction at the core of everything we do, and we've also added new amenities - such as Creekside yoga and spa parties, as well as an entirely new Food & Beverage team which features world-class Executive Chef Ivan Flowers. This is an incredible honor that our owners and staff take with great pride."

There are only 10 Arizona properties on the Gold List including the three in Sedona. The others are Royal Palms Resort and Spa and Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain in Paradise Valley, Four Seasons Scottsdale at Troon North, Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa in Carefree, and Arizona Inn and Lowes Ventana Canyon Resort, both in Tucson.

About Amara Hotel, Restaurant & Spa
The AAA Four-Diamond Amara Resort Hotel & Spa, a 100-room boutique resort set against the beautiful Red Rocks in the heart of Uptown Sedona, is included in Condé Nast Traveler's 2008 Gold List of the World's Best Places to Stay. The word "Amara" is a combination of two Spanish words meaning "love" and "land." Many of the rooms and suites boast magnificent Red Rock views or patios overlooking Oak Creek and are carefully designed for the needs of both leisure and business travelers. Amara is also a popular location for destination weddings. The Amara Spa features six treatment rooms, relaxation lounge, separate male and female locker rooms with steam and showers, private yoga and totally natural products and treatments. Amara is located at 100 Amara Lane, Sedona, Arizona 86336. Visit www.amararesort.com or call 866.455.6610.