Eddie Matney facts for kids

Eddie Matney is a famous American chef and restaurant owner. He is also known for appearing on television. He owns and is the main chef at Eddie's House, a restaurant in Scottsdale, Arizona. Eddie Matney and his family live in Paradise Valley, Arizona.

Eddie Matney's Career in Restaurants

Eddie Matney has opened many restaurants throughout his career. He used to own and run the Stockbridge Cafe in the Berkshires in Massachusetts. In 1986, he moved to Arizona and opened a restaurant called Steamers in Phoenix.

His next restaurant, Eddie's Grill, opened in 1988. In 1998, he opened another restaurant called Eddie Matney's with his wife, Jennifer Blank-Matney. Eddie also started a fast-casual restaurant called Wild Noodles. It grew into a big chain with 20 locations by 2007, but it later closed down.

In 2006, Chef Eddie worked with NBA player Amar'e Stoudemire to open Stoudemire's Downtown. Eddie's House, his current restaurant in Scottsdale, opened in May 2008. He also runs a catering business under the Eddie's House name.

Eddie Matney on Television

Eddie Matney often appears on the TV show Your Life A to Z, which is shown daily on KTVK. He has also been a guest on national TV shows like The Early Show on CBS and "The Today Show" on NBC.

Books by Eddie Matney

Eddie Matney has written a cookbook called "Cooking With a Passion." He also helped write another cookbook called Heartfelt Cuisine.

Awards and Recognition

Eddie Matney has received many honors for his cooking and his work. Phoenix Magazine named him the “Number One Chef in the Valley” for five years in a row. His cooking style has been featured in well-known magazines such as Food & Wine, USA Today, Bon Appétit, and Money.

In February 2013, Arizona Foothills magazine recognized him as "Most Influential In Valley Food" in their "Best of Our Valley" edition. He has also represented the Arizona Cardinals football team at the "Taste of the NFL" event for eleven years.

Eddie Matney is also known for his charity work. He has received many awards for helping organizations like the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Arizona, the Sojourner Center, the Phoenix Zoo, Phoenix Theatre, and the Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center.