52 NOVEMBER 2018 By Elaina Verhoff Presidents are used to having their portraits painted, but President George W. Bush has given the term “presidential portraits” a whole new meaning. After leaving the White House in 2009, the former commander-in-chief picked up a paintbrush with a plan to cultivate a new hobby. What started with portraits of pets and world leaders eventually led to a hard copy book and touring exhibition titled Portraits of Courage: A Commander in Chief’s Tribute to America’s Warriors. Portraits of Courage will be on display from now through Dec. 29, 2018, at Arizona Heritage Center at Papago Park, 1300 North College Avenue, Tempe 85281. This venue is just one of four nationwide selected to host the paintings this year. “We are thrilled and honored to host this incredible exhibition,” said Tawn Downs, VP of marketing and communications at Arizona Historical Society. “It is impossible to walk through this exhibit and not be moved by the faces of the portraits, and more importantly, by the stories of the men and women who are featured.” Through the years, Bush explored different subjects and honed his own painting style, working with a series of painting instructors. It was through his work with the Bush Institute’s Military Service Initiative that Bush got the idea to tell the stories of the many service members and veterans he has gotten to know personally. Portraits of Courage showcases 66 full- color portraits and a four-panel mural painted by Bush of 98 service members and veterans who have served our nation since 9/11, and whom the president has befriended since leaving office. Each featured painting is accompanied by the story of the featured warrior, as written by Bush. “These service men and women — these heroes — have faced incredible challenges, and have not just survived, but have thrived,” Dow n s said . “ T hei r perseverance and resilience is inspiring.” In addition to the collection of portraits, the exhibit includes information and resources from the Bush Institute’s Military Service Initiative, letting visitors know how they can support post-9/11 warriors in their communities. The paintings featured in Portraits of Courage are also the subject of a hardcover book by the same name, available in stores, online, and at the exhibition. Bush is donating 100 percent of his profits from the book to the George W. Bush Presidential Center, whose Military Service Initiative works to ensure that post-9/11 veterans and their families make successful transitions to civilian life with a focus on gaining meaningful employment and overcoming the invisible wounds of war. Admission to Portraits of Courage is included with tickets to Arizona Heritage Center, which cost $12 for adults, $10 for seniors age 65 and older, $8 for ages 7-17, and free for children 6 and under, military and veterans, and Arizona Historical Society members. More information is available at www.portraitsofcourageaz.org. Portraits of Courage paintings featured at AZ Heritage Center Painting started as a hobby after former President George W. Bush left office in 2009. Desert Valley Pediatrics - Arcadia 4840 E Indian School Rd, #100, Phoenix, AZ 85018 623-877-PEDS (7337) • www.dvpeds.com M – F 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Phones open at 8:00 AM) We do prenatal meet and greets! SPECIALIZING IN: • Newborns & Infants • Well Child Exams • Sports/Camp Physicals • Immunizations Arcadia QUALITY CARE • CONVENIENCE • REPUTATION Christopher Spiekerman, DO Ann Oland, MD Kristen Stanley, DO FLU SHOTS NOW AVAILABLE @dvpedsAR Call now to schedule same day appointment! Religious Instruction • Strong Academics • Cutting Edge Technology • Service Learning Leadership Programs • PE and Interscholastic Sports • Instrumental and Vocal Music “Arts Attack” Program • School Nurse • Bus Transportation Available Missed our Nov. 5th open house? We’d still love to show you our school! Call for a tour or come to our next open house on January 10th from 9-11am. 3901 East Indian School Road • 602-957-7010 • www.clsphx.org Christ Lutheran sChooL Christian Values. Quality Education. Preschool through Grade 8

53 NOVEMBER 2018 By Mallory Gleich Vincent Guerithault wakes up early and heads to his restaurant around 9 a.m. It’s the weekend, and it’s going to be a busy day with the weather cooling down and restaurant season starting up. Vincent is the owner and chef of Vincent on Camelback, a “France meets the southwest” eatery on Camelback Road. The restaurant has been there for more than 30 years. Growing up, Vincent enjoyed helping his mother in the kitchen. When he was 16, he was offered an opportunity to work in a restaurant and hasn’t stopped since. Vincent grew up in the south of France and it was there that his love of cooking started at an early age. Vincent’s formal training started with an apprenticeship as a teenager at Les Baux de Provence at l’Oustau de Baumaniere, a Michelin restaurant that has been in operation for 70 years. Vincent moved to the United States in 1976 to work in Chicago at Le Français. Ten years later, he opened his first restaurant at Pinnacle Peak. He moved his family to the Arcadia area in 1991. “I have always loved being in the kitchen and creating new dishes,” Vincent said. And so the French-Southwest cuisine was born at Vincent on Camelback. Vincent’s dishes combine ingredients such as corn, cilantro and chili peppers with French techniques, something he learned during his days as an apprentice. Signature dishes at Vincent’s include Lobster Chimichangas, Smoked Salmon Quesadilla, Duck Tamales and Rack of Lamb with Spicy Bell Pepper Jelly. “After 50 years I am still learning new things. It is a career that is constantly evolving,” Vincent said. Butter is Vincent’s favorite ingredient to use in cooking, but he has also experimented with things including sweetbread, wild boar and elk. When it comes to a favorite meal, Vincent keeps it simple with “good bread and good cheese.” A typical day for Vincent begins early in the morning. After a short drive from his Arcadia home, he arrives at the restaurant and makes sure everything is in place before adorning his apron and getting to work for the lunch and dinner shifts. “There are many challenges that go along with owning your own business; I can’t say one area is more stressful, but after 50 years, I’ve learned to cope with the unpredictability of the restaurant business,” Vincent said. Vincent’s dishes have gained national popularity, and he and his restaurant have won multiple awards. He was first chef to receive a Citation of Excellence from the International Food & Wine Society. He also won the James Beard award for America’s Best Chef in the Southwest and was a semifinalist for four years for Outstanding Chef. Vincent also runs a catering business and a Farmer’s Market which opened in October, with fruits, vegetables, homemade jams, croissants and imported cheeses for purchase. When Vincent isn’t running the kitchen, you can find him at home relaxing with his wife, Leevon, and their three sons, who like to cook but are planning on staying out of the kitchen career-wise. Although Vincent also enjoys traveling, he plans on continuing to create and prepare dishes for his guests. “My favorite part of being a chef is when I see customers enjoying their food and experience at the restaurant and bistro,” Vincent says. For more: vincentsoncamelback.com. The Camelback Farmer’s Market is open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. until early May. Vincent Guerithault has been cooking in the Valley for more than 30 years. A southwestern taste of France on Camelback Road Have a ZIN-FULL moment. Have a ZIN-FULL moment. SCOTTSDALE QUARTER | BILTMORE FASHION PARK | GILBERT HERITAGE MARKETPLACE ZINBURGERAZ.COM EATZINBURGER