Hearth ’61

Hearth ’61 is located in Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale and features ingredient-driven cuisine made with time-honored flavor pairings and cooking styles rich in tradition. With a bar, dining area, and patio, Hearth ’61 is ideal for any dining experience. Live music from local musicians will be available on the weekends during dinner service from September through May. Savor craft cocktails, local brews, and an extensive wine selection in the open restaurant with a stunning exhibition kitchen and dramatic mountain views

Chef de Cuisine Yulissa Acosta leads the culinary team at Hearth ’61, the signature restaurant at Mountain Shadows. With over a decade of industry experience, she has trained with a variety of renowned chefs in the Valley, including Kevin Binkley, Brandon Gauthier and Mountain Shadows’ own chefs Charles Wiley and Alfred Muro.

Born in Nogales, Mexico, she was raised in Phoenix and became interested in a culinary career in high school. Yulissa took cooking classes during her last two years, winning a scholarship that led her to take a pastry class at the Classic Cooking Academy in Scottsdale. She then went on to work at Bink’s Midtown, Bink’s Kitchen & Bar, and Mirabel Golf Club. In April 2017, she joined the Hearth ‘61 team as a cook and helped open the restaurant, later being promoted to sous chef in February 2018 and finally to chef de cuisine in December 2022. In her current role, she is responsible for daily operations and the menu at Hearth ’61.