James Beard award-winning photographer Eric Wolfinger’s documentary short film, Lisa Dahl: Blessed By Grace, that’s set to premiere at the Sedona International Film Festival on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Lisa Dahl: Blessed By Grace shares the inspiring journey of chef and restaurateur Lisa Dahl, who turned personal tragedy into a thriving culinary career in Sedona, Arizona. After the devastating loss of her son Justin, who was murdered in the 1990s while helping someone in need, Lisa found healing through cooking. In 1995, she moved to Sedona and opened her first restaurant, Dahl & DiLuca, as a tribute to their shared love of cooking. Over the next nearly 30 years, she expanded her business to six acclaimed restaurants, each dedicated to preserving Justin’s memory.

Set against the majestic red rocks of Sedona, Lisa Dahl: Blessed By Grace offers a heartfelt look at Lisa’s resilience, spirituality, and passion for cooking, which has brought comfort and joy to so many while keeping her son’s memory alive.

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