Kitchen 602 Tests New Menu Items, Debuts New Cloud Kitchen Concepts

Kitchen 602, a new food concept that operates several brands available for delivery in the Phoenix Metro (in the emerging “ghost kitchen” model)  has launched in Central Phoenix. Orders from Kitchen 602 and their brands: Tater Traderz and Rice D’light, can be picked up at Kitchen 602, located in the Highland Food Hub at 720 W. Highland Ave., or delivered straight to diners’ doorsteps via various third-party delivery services.

“We aim to offer our guests a high-quality dining experience with approachable food that appeals to the masses and can be completely customized,” says Kitchen 602 founder Sam Marrero. “I’ve always felt it was important to do whatever it takes to ensure my guests have the best dining experience possible, and now I’m combining that goal with the to-go dining concept.”

Kitchen 602 will be serving as something of a test kitchen as it revamps its current menu to offer guests even more delicious choices that are creative and travel well to match the on-the-go and delivery concept. Maintaining quality during transport is crucial to Marrero, who insists on quality and guests’ satisfaction above all else. Current options now available include Arancini made with Italian Carnaroli rice, tomato, mozzarella and a signature vegetable blend served with chipotle aioli and Crispy Bites — tempura battered broccoli and cauliflower florets served with chipotle aioli.

Kitchen 602’s second concept is Rice D’light Sweet Rice Creations. The perfect choice for an afternoon pick me up or a sweet treat after dinner, the concept — inspired by Marrero’s upbringing in New York and work with Tokyo Disney — features rice pudding bowls, Horchata and the Chai-Chatta (a milk and rice drink with a hint of chai and cinnamon).

Tater Traderz is the working name for Kitchen 602’s newest brand, which features Frites Street barrel French fries loaded in a variety of scrumptious ways including “Cluck OFF!” Fries topped with crispy chicken tenders tossed in choice of sauce, shredded cheese, ranch and cilantro; OG Chili Cheese Fries topped with chili, black beans, shredded cheese, sour cream and green onions; Sweet Baby BBQ featuring pomme frites topped with pulled pork, pinto beans, mango habanero BBQ, ranch and red onions; Tater’s Way — pomme frites tossed in signature garlic herb olive oil and served with curry sauce; and Ay Caramba Fries topped with shredded cheese, avocado crema, sour cream, chipotle aioli and tomatoes. Guests can “Pimp Up” the latter with chicken, steak or jalapenos for an added charge.

The brand’s new Big Box offering, ideal for feeding a crowd at tailgates and football parties, is available exclusively during football season. This massive French fry fiesta serves six to eight and includes guests’ choice of three mix-and-match loaded frites options (or three servings of one favorite selection) for just $40.

For more, visit kitchen602.com or via social media.