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Food ReviewsLittle Miss BBQ

Nikki BuchananSeptember 26, 2019

Our food-line-averse critic finally gets her first taste of the Valley low-and-slow legend.

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Food ReviewsBeCe Kitchen

Nikki BuchananSeptember 26, 2019

Go east, Beaver Choice. Shuttered last spring, the European comfort-food favorite reappears in SanTan Valley with a new name and trimmed-down, fast-casual menu.

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Food ReviewsSpace Case: Welcome Diner

Nikki BuchananSeptember 26, 2019

Artist and entrepreneur Sloane McFarland opened the original Welcome Diner in a renovated Valentine diner on Roosevelt Row in 2004, aspiring to mingle his interests in community development and the emerging farm-to-table movement.

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Drink ThisDrink This: Date Night

Nikki BuchananSeptember 26, 2019

This pale green refresher from The Covenant is like a martini jazzed up with fresh lemon juice and Kiwi Reàl.

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Drink ThisDrink This: Strawberry Mule

Nikki BuchananAugust 22, 2019

Who says there ain’t no cure for the summertime blues? Rancho Pinot makes a variation of the classic Moscow Mule that looks and feels blessedly cold in your hand.

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Food ReviewsCasa Corazon

Nikki BuchananAugust 22, 2019

Behold the stealth brilliance of this Oaxacan-Yucatecan fine dining restaurant in CenPho.

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Food ReviewsAnhelo

Nikki BuchananAugust 22, 2019

Set in historical Heritage Square, this new chef-run restaurant excels with small bites, but over-punches a bit with pricey entrées.

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Food & DrinkCitizen Public House

Nikki BuchananAugust 22, 2019

This classy but congenial gathering spot specializes in craft cocktails and elevated comfort food.

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Drink ThisPineapple Paradisio

Nikki BuchananJuly 25, 2019

Classified on Tommy Bahama’s menu as a martini, this frothy, feminine cocktail bears little resemblance to James Bond’s macho cocktail of choice.

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Food ReviewsMODERN Oysterbar Chophouse

Nikki BuchananJuly 25, 2019

Another high-end Valley steakhouse? Don’t scoff – this swank Scottsdale newcomer is genuinely the bomb.

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Food ReviewsLa Marquesa

Nikki BuchananJuly 25, 2019

CenPho’s newest Mexican gem invites diners to get their goat... along with many other delightful permutations of Jalisco-style cuisine.

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Food ReviewsThunderbird Lounge

Nikki BuchananJuly 25, 2019

Parked at the end of the historic building that also houses Melrose Pharmacy and Restaurant Progress, Thunderbird Lounge is a quirky time capsule.

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Food & DrinkBar Design: Little Rituals

Nikki BuchananJune 20, 2019

A well-stocked bar is just the beginning at Ross Simon and Aaron DeFeo’s chic new watering hole.

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Food & DrinkThe Farish House

Nikki BuchananJune 20, 2019

A historical home in Roosevelt Row roars back to life as a pan-European bistro.

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Food & DrinkWright’s Feels a Little Wrong

Nikki BuchananJune 20, 2019

Arizona Biltmore’s flagship restaurant is decidedly less than the sum of its parts lately.

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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.