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Food ReviewsVecina

Nikki BuchananJanuary 23, 2020

Fronted by a pair of dining vets, this new Arcadia eatery is part Mexican, part New American and all awesome.

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Food ReviewsSpace Case: Century Grand

Nikki BuchananJanuary 23, 2020

We asked owners Jason Asher and Rich Furnari about the Art Deco environs of Century Grand.

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Food & DrinkSpace Case: Windsor

Nikki BuchananDecember 20, 2019

Take a peek inside the trendy eatery, part of a nexus of deliciousness on Central Avenue just north of Camelback Road.

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Food & DrinkToca Madera

Nikki BuchananDecember 20, 2019

Dazzling décor aside, this modern Mexican import in Scottsdale gives our critic the blahs – and a minor case of generational dissonance.

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Food & DrinkFabio on Fire

Nikki BuchananDecember 20, 2019

Third-generation pizzaiolo Fabio Ceschetti is the culinary Jesus of North Peoria.

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Drink ThisThe Killer Queen

Nikki BuchananDecember 20, 2019

Mixing tequila with green Chartreuse may sound awkward but credit The Parlor’s bartender Brent Nurre for recognizing the latent love connection.

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FeaturesFood & Drink2019 Best New Restaurants

Nikki BuchananDecember 19, 2019

See which tyro restaurants best tickled the fancy of PHOENIX dining critic Nikki Buchanan in 2019.

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Drink ThisDrink This: Risk It for The Biscuit

Nikki BuchananNovember 21, 2019

Sam Olguin, talented mixologist and proud new partner in So Far, So Good at The Churchill food-hub in Phoenix has created a lusciously smooth classic, combining butterscotch-infused vodka with a welter of cool-weather goodies.

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Food ReviewsMaple & Ash

Nikki BuchananNovember 21, 2019

The buck is prodigious, the bang scant at this much-hyped, Michelin-starred Chicago import.

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Food ReviewsSpace Case: Ocean 44

Nikki BuchananNovember 21, 2019

Dennis Mastro broke ground on Ocean 44 near Scottsdale Fashion Square last year – a spectacular glass-and-steel scratch build with interior design by Testani Design Troupe.

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Food ReviewsThe Hidden House

Nikki BuchananNovember 21, 2019

With its greatest-hits-style modern menu, this cozy, crowd-pleasing gastropub is another welcome addition to the rising Chandler dining scene.

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Food & DrinkAtlas Bistro

Nikki BuchananOctober 24, 2019

Chef Cory Oppold creates modernist, multi-course wonderment at this storied Scottsdale BYOB.

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Food ReviewsSpace Case: Taco Chelo

Nikki BuchananOctober 24, 2019

Serial restaurateur Aaron Chamberlin never planned on opening a down-home taqueria. But a trip to Southern California changed all that.

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Food ReviewsSeydi’s Pupuseria & Grill

Nikki BuchananOctober 24, 2019

Pupusas are having a moment – and this North Phoenix pupuseria might be the Binkley’s of them.

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Drink ThisDrink This: Mercury Mirage

Nikki BuchananOctober 24, 2019

Weft & Warp at the Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows amplifies the smoked cocktail trend with the Mercury Mirage, a robust Sazerac-like sipper that uses smoke three ways.

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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.