Casting Kids for "Check, Please! Arizona" with Chef Mark Tarbell

Calling all kid foodies! Be a restaurant reviewer for a special ‘Check, Please! Arizona’ episode with Chef Mark Tarbell. See the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: “Check, Please! Arizona is an Arizona popular restaurant review show, hosted by Chef Mark Tarbell. In this special kids edition, three young diners will dine, review, and recommend Arizona restaurants, sharing their favorite dishes, pro-tips, and what makes each restaurant special. Around the table, they’ll share their perspectives, discover new favorites, and help other families find great places to eat across the Valley. Additional info: Kids ages 9 to 13 can share their favorite local restaurants and dish out their reviews alongside Chef Mark Tarbell. Looking for adventurous young diners ages 9 to 13 from across the Metro Phoenix area to join Chef Mark Tarbell for a special “Check, Please! Arizona” episode, where kids take the lead as restaurant reviewers. - Live in Arizona, ideally in the Metro Phoenix area - Have permission from a parent or legal guardian to apply and participate - This is a non-union position - Be available for filming in mid-January 2027. Exact date: TBD - Love trying new foods and dining at locally owned restaurants - Be enthusiastic, friendly, and comfortable sharing their opinions on camera - Have big personalities, curious taste buds, and a genuine love of local food - Love eating beyond the kids' menu: no chicken nuggets or mac and cheese! Restaurant requirements To be eligible for “Check, Please! Arizona,” the restaurant you recommend must: - Be locally owned and independently operated - Be located in the Metro Phoenix area - Have been open for at least three (3) years - Cannot be a national or international chain restaurant; e.g., no McDonald’s, Freddy’s, Taco Bell, Chick-Fil-A, etc. Applications are due by 11:59pm on Saturday, October 17 If you are interested, please apply.