Staff Reports | Business & Commerce
Award-winning Food Network Chef Nik Fields has officially launched The Collective, a first-of-its-kind dual-concept hub combining a high-energy coffeehouse and a gourmet dining destination — all housed inside the Arizona Center in the heart of downtown Phoenix.
This hybrid experiences include:
•The Grind Coffee Shop — A vibrant, work-friendly space serving premium espresso, indulgent breves, and eye-catching signature drinks in a collaborative environment.
•The Mix by Chic Chef — A fresh, chef-driven salad bar and lunch spot offering gourmet bowls/salads, seasonal soups, and handcrafted vinaigrettes made with Chef Nik’s signature line of oils and vinegars.
Together, they offer a seamless morning-to-night experience curated for Phoenix’s professionals, creatives, students, and travelers.
Collaboration meets caffeine at The Grind
The Grind hosts local art installations, live poetry readings, fashion pop-ups, and community networking events as the menu Highlights include:
• S.H.E.O Biscoff Caramel Breve – Rich, bold espresso blended with heavy cream and luscious Biscoff caramel.
• Sweet Success Strawberry Cheesecake Breve – A dessert-inspired indulgence, topped with graham crackers and fresh strawberries.
• Boss Babe – A matcha lavender latte for your inner CEO.
• Focus – Cucumber mint lemonade to refresh your mind and palate.
The Mix by Chic Chef equals lunch, elevated
A haven for the flavor-forward and health-conscious, The Mix serves chef-crafted salads, signature vinaigrettes, and bold, fresh ingredients that honor wellness without compromising taste.
Signature Salad Standouts:
• Skyline Salmon with Crispy Rice – A showstopper topped with fresh scallions and a sweet-savory vinaigrette.
• Downtown Cajun Shrimp Cobb – Boldly seasoned shrimp meets smoky corn, avocado, and tangy mustard vinaigrette.
• Concrete Jungle Jerk Chicken – Jamaican flavors with pineapple habanero vinaigrette and fresh herb drizzle.
• Build Your Own Salad – Choose your greens, protein power, zesty toppers, and “drip” from house-made dressings (all crafted by Chef Nik herself).
The dual concept innovation is a rare space combining coffee culture with chef-quality cuisine under one roof. Powered by celebrity Chef Fields, known for the first Black-owned wine bar in Arizona and her nationally recognized culinary brand, Chic Chef Co., every ingredient is locally sourced and selected with purpose.
