{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"George Frasher: 27 Years of Restaurants, Baseball & Scottsdale History","description":"his week on the Scottsdale Vibes Podcast, we chat with Scottsdale restaurant legend George Frasher, the founder of Frasher\u2019s Tavern, as he takes us behind the scenes of Scottsdale\u2019s evolving restaurant scene and shares the stories behind nearly three decades in the business. George has been part of Scottsdale\u2019s restaurant community since 1999, giving him a unique perspective on how the city\u2019s dining scene has changed, grown and evolved. Alicia Haygood and George talk about the rise of steakhouses in Scottsdale, the importance of locally owned restaurants, the challenges of staying competitive in a rapidly changing market and what it takes to build a restaurant that keeps customers coming back. George also shares the story behind Frasher\u2019s Tavern, his commitment to quality food and service, and the longtime employees who have become part of the Frasher\u2019s family. He talks about his other restaurants, including Frasher\u2019s Smokehouse and Mrs. Chicken, and even his newest passion for frozen custard. The conversation also dives into Scottsdale\u2019s deep connection to baseball and the new baseball museum inside Frasher\u2019s Tavern. George explains how the Arizona Baseball Legacy Experience came to the restaurant and highlights some of the remarkable memorabilia on display, including artifacts connected to Scottsdale baseball history and the original Scottsdale Stadium. With Scottsdale\u2019s restaurant scene constantly changing, George offers a fascinating look at where it has been, where it is today and what he believes makes a great Scottsdale restaurant stand out. Plus, Alicia checks in with Scottsdale Vibes sponsor Jeremy Mueller of State Farm Insurance. Jeremy shares important insurance advice for parents with college students, including renters insurance, vehicles, coverage when students move away and what parents should know when their kids return home. He also talks about summer in Scottsdale and his plans to support local events and the community. If you love Scottsdale restaurants, Old Town Scottsdale, steakhouses, Scottsdale history, baseball, local businesses and the people who have helped shape the city, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Listen to Scottsdale Vibes wherever you get your podcasts. ","author_name":"Scottsdale Vibes","author_url":"http:\/\/scottsdalevibes.media","html":"