maple & ash

In this episode, we sit down with Chef Cody Finch of Maple & Ash in Scottsdale to talk about the food, creativity, and hospitality behind one of Arizona's most distinctive dining experiences.

From steaks cooked directly over hot coals and fire-roasted seafood towers to the restaurant's signature "I Don't Give a F*@k" tasting menu, Cody takes us inside a dining experience built around making guests feel special. We get into some of his favorite dishes, the work that goes into developing new recipes, and why even the smallest details matter when creating a memorable meal.

Codie also shares his journey from growing up in Maryvale and learning to cook alongside his grandmothers to working in kitchens across San Francisco, Detroit, and Hawaii before returning to Arizona. We talk about finding his passion for cooking again, the evolution of Scottsdale's restaurant scene, and what's next for Maple & Ash as the team looks to take the guest experience to another level.