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Dining20 Scottsdale Restaurants to Try This Month

Editorial StaffSeptember 1, 2024

Noteworthy eateries from our rotating master list of Valley restaurants.

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Dining4 Restaurants in Cave Creek/Carefree to Try this Fall

Editorial StaffSeptember 1, 2024

Noteworthy restaurants from our rotating master list of Valley eateries.

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Dining14 East Valley Eateries to Try in September

Editorial StaffSeptember 1, 2024

Noteworthy East Valley restaurants from our rotating master list.

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CalendarThings to DoThings To Do Around the Valley This Labor Day Weekend (August 26-September 2)

Editorial StaffAugust 26, 2024

Our curated list of the top events to seek out for the coming week and weekend.

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CalendarThings to DoThings To Do Around the Valley This Week (August 19-25)

Editorial StaffAugust 19, 2024

Our curated list of the top events to seek out for the coming week and weekend.

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From Our PartnersRafael Fonseca, M.D.: How optimism and a calling led a cancer innovator to Mayo Clinic in Arizona

Editorial StaffAugust 19, 2024

Rafael Fonseca, M.D., hematologist and chief innovation officer at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, is a self-proclaimed pathological optimist.

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CalendarThings to DoThings To Do Around the Valley This Week (August 12-18)

Editorial StaffAugust 12, 2024

Our curated list of the top events to seek out for the coming week and weekend.

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CalendarThings to DoThings To Do Around the Valley This Week (August 5-11)

Editorial StaffAugust 5, 2024

Our curated list of the top events to seek out for the coming week and weekend.

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From Our PartnersFighting glioblastoma — one of the deadliest forms of brain cancer

Editorial StaffAugust 1, 2024

Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center and Columbia University recently announced being named the recipients of a $10.6 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to advance research in fighting glioblastoma — one of the deadliest and most aggressive forms of brain cancer.

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CalendarThings to DoThings To Do Around the Valley This Week (July 29-August 4)

Editorial StaffJuly 29, 2024

Our curated list of the top events to seek out for the coming week and weekend.

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CalendarThings to DoThings To Do Around the Valley This Week (July 22-28)

Editorial StaffJuly 22, 2024

Our curated list of the top events to seek out for the coming week and weekend.

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CalendarThings to DoThings To Do Around the Valley This Week (July 15-21)

Editorial StaffJuly 15, 2024

Our curated list of the top events to seek out for the coming week and weekend.

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Best of the Valley2024 Best of the Valley: Best Summer Party

Editorial StaffJuly 13, 2024

For the third year, PHOENIX is using its powers of multi-platform media programming to manifest BOV as a flesh-and-blood party.

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Best of the Valley2024 Best of the Valley: Dining

Editorial StaffJuly 13, 2024

Much of what we love about the Valley are those pieces of it we can sip, nibble or otherwise devour, from fusion Indian cuisine to primo falafel to cloudy IPAs. Salut!

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Top Dentist Profiles2024 Top Dentist: Neil Zachs

Editorial StaffJuly 12, 2024

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Charles Lohrmann

As managing editor and associate publisher of Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine, Charles Lohrmann experienced astounding natural wonders, from canoeing in Deep East Texas to trekking into the remote canyonlands west of Del Rio to view Archaic rock art. From TPWD, Lohrmann moved to Texas Highways, the award-winning Official Travel Magazine of Texas, where he was editor and publisher, and directed coverage of destinations in every corner of Texas. As editor of Texas Co-op Power magazine, he guided content development — including travel, history and culture — for the largest circulation publication in the state of Texas, reaching more than 3.5 million readers. Now residing in Santa Fe, N.M., Lohrmann has also traveled throughout Arizona many times, in particular to the Hopi and Navaho tribal lands, as well as to the Tohono O’odham nation.

Jenna Watters

Jenna Watters was born and raised in Sedona, Arizona, which is where her love of music began. She started singing in church as a young girl, joined a traveling choir that toured all over Arizona, and even helped teach the choir her senior year at Sedona Red Rock High School. In 2005, she graduated high school and spent a couple years at Arizona State University before she decided to travel around Europe, and it was during her travels that she decided that a career in music was calling her name. She linked up with her friend, Daniel Watters and they began writing songs via e-mail and would meet up during holiday breaks back home to Sedona to play small coffee shop shows for their friends and family. Fast forward to 15 years later; Jenna now lives in Austin with her husband Daniel and their son Johnny and has achieved her dream of becoming a full time musician with their band, The Watters. She also sings in various other side projects in town and teaches yoga on the side. Both Jenna and Daniel’s families still live in Arizona and they often travel back home for holidays and shows.

Jennifer Baluch

Jenn is a celebrated food influencer and a stand out in Arizona’s culinary scene. Honored as Best Food Influencer and recognized for her TikTok and Instagram accounts by PHOENIX magazine’s Best of the Valley, Jenn has become a trusted voice for food lovers across the state.

Her journey began during the challenging days of the Covid-19 pandemic, when she started spotlighting local restaurants to support struggling businesses.

Since then, Jenn has earned a reputation for her expertise in authentic Mexican cuisine, her passion for mom-and-pop eateries, and her love of dive bars and hidden gems.

Her genuine love for food shines through in her videos, where her expressions while tasting each dish say it all-no words needed.

Known for her honest yet thoughtful reviews, Jenn has built a loyal audience that appreciates her down-to-earth personality and approachability.

When she’s not discovering Arizona’s best bites, you might find her snapping selfies with fans or sharing her latest food finds.

Brian Goddard

Brian Goddard is a Scottsdale/Phoenix based Photographer, Videographer and Designer with a focus on Architecture, Food, Travel, Adventure, Garden and Lifestyle Content Creation.

Brian began his career as a Graphic Designer, Art Director and Photographer for Organic Gardening magazine and Organic Style magazine at Rodale, in Pennsylvania, Disney Adventures magazine in New York City, before relocating to Arizona to Design and Art Direct Phoenix Home & Garden magazine and PHOENIX magazine.

Brian has a lifelong interest in Adventure, Culture, Travel, Cuisine, Plants and Lifestyle, which makes Arizona a perfect place to Live, Work and Play.