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

Editorial StaffJanuary 19, 2026

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

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Editorial StaffJanuary 12, 2026

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

Editorial StaffJanuary 6, 2026

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IssuesJanuary/February 2026

Editorial StaffJanuary 2, 2026

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TravelTravel Bag: Explore Sedona, Cottonwood and New England

Editorial StaffJanuary 2, 2026

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Team PicksPHOENIX Magazine Team Picks: Favorite Soups

Editorial StaffJanuary 1, 2026

January is National Soup Month! Which local delights will you be slurping?

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From Our Partners11 One-of-a-Kind Treasures You’ll Find at the Renaissance Festival

Editorial StaffJanuary 1, 2026

Take a peek in 200 artisan shops filled with precious handmade gifts like blown glass, leather goods and jewelry. Even witness artisans create masterpieces right before your eyes!

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Food ReviewsFour Corners: Monthly Dining Reviews from all over the Valley

Editorial StaffDecember 31, 2025

Dining reviews of new spots in Scottsdale, Phoenix, Peoria and Tempe.

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CalendarThings to DoThings To Do Around the Valley This Week (December 29-January 4)

Editorial StaffDecember 29, 2025

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FeaturesFood & DrinkHole-in-the-Wall Wonders

Editorial StaffDecember 25, 2025

Not all meals need tablecloths – and not every must-visit restaurant provides clear signage! From trailer tacos to Chinese chicken wings that you fetch from a window, peruse this gallery of the Valley’s most well-hidden culinary gems.

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Editorial StaffDecember 23, 2025

2026 Top Dentist voting - Nominations Open Now! Help select this years' Top Dentists.

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Editorial StaffDecember 22, 2025

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DiningWhere to Eat: Japanese & Sushi Restaurants in the Phoenix Area

Editorial StaffDecember 18, 2025

33 of our editorial favorites for sushi and Japanese cuisine across the Valley.

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Editorial StaffDecember 16, 2025

Learn how this destructive problem develops, what to do if you detect it and when to seek professional water damage restoration services.

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Editorial StaffDecember 15, 2025

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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.