How do I talk in trendy food terms?

This is a big one, said Schultz, a Tucson native who went to cooking school in Paris. In recent years there's been a push for foods that are pesticide-free. In addition, to be labeled "organic" a product must be grown in land that's been certified to be free of commercial fertilizer for a certain number of years.

This refers to a twist on the marinating process for meats. Instead of using liquid to marinate, the spices are rubbed directly onto the meat.

Referring to fish, this is another term that plays into consumers' push toward organic and eco-friendly foods.

Schultz has even coined his own trendy term, which you can find on Red Sky's menu — "FedExed" foods. Schultz says that some items, such as summer truffles and morel, are shipped to the restaurant in cold gel-packed boxes, via the big white trucks.

People are also very interested in knowing exactly where their food comes from, Schultz said. That's why you're seeing descriptions such as Sea of Cortez sea bass showing up on menus more and more.

— Carrie L. Ord