Fine dining on First Mesa

First Mesa Grill and Deli for business open in HopiFine dining is not what most people think of when they hear the Hopi Reservation, but Abel Nash hopes to change that. At noon Wednesday, the First Mesa Grill and Deli opened.

Nash, who graduated from Scottsdale Culinary Institute, hopes to bring a different food experience to Hopi residents and those visiting the Hopi Reservation. ... The grill and deli will offer homemade fresh food with an emphasis on soups, salads and deli meats. The soups will include corn chowder, tortilla, chicken noodle, beef vegetable and chili beans. Turkey, ham, salami, barbecue pork and possibly catfish will be among the sandwiches.