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Happy HourGiller Deals

Nikki BuchananNovember 1, 2018

Fast-growing Gilbert has experienced a major culinary awakening - with upscale happy hours to match.

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Drink ThisEl Callejón

Nikki BuchananNovember 1, 2018

Pobrecito's El Callejón is a dangerously smooth triple threat

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Food ReviewsCotton & Copper

Nikki BuchananNovember 1, 2018

Two of the Valley’s most unfairly talented young culinary professionals team up to deliver a winning, Arizona-centric “public house” in Tempe.

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Food ReviewsWelcome Diner

Nikki BuchananNovember 1, 2018

Everybody’s favorite all-night fried chicken shack is reborn with a deeper menu and exciting culinary ambitions.

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Drink ThisBeat & A Mic

Nikki BuchananOctober 1, 2018

Drop a Beat & A Mic at Rum Bar with this tropical, coral-hued refresher.

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Happy HourDown with ‘Town

Nikki BuchananOctober 1, 2018

$30,000 millionaires, take note: Old Town Scottsdale is rife with wallet-friendly happy hour deals.

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Food ReviewsSushi Nakano

Nikki BuchananOctober 1, 2018

A sushi scion makes waves in sleepy Ahwatukee with his spot-on renditions of Japanese classics.

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Food ReviewsConfluence

Nikki BuchananOctober 1, 2018

Kevin Binkley protégé Brandon Gauthier knocks it out of the part in the boss’ former Carefree digs.

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Openings/ClosingsCiao, Crudo! Beloved Valley Restaurant to Re-Brand

Nikki BuchananSeptember 4, 2018

Cullen Campbell, chef-owner of Italian-inflected Crudo on Indian School in Central Phoenix, is not a status quo kind of guy, which partially explains his new plan to broaden the restaurant’s scope and ditch the Crudo name while he’s at it.

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Food ReviewsThe Root and Soul

Nikki BuchananSeptember 1, 2018

Soul food scion Christian Buze tries a few new things with his first foray into the family business. Wise diners will stick with the standards.

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Drink ThisThe Green Lantern

Nikki BuchananSeptember 1, 2018

Gin, lime, honeydew, green Chartreuse and fresh cracked pepper make a spicy and bright cocktail.

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Happy HourSonoran Standbys

Nikki BuchananSeptember 1, 2018

Culinary revolutions come and go. These old-school Mexican eateries – and their happy hours – hold the line.

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Food ReviewsCafé Monarch

Nikki BuchananSeptember 1, 2018

Old Town Scottsdale’s scrappy, improvisational café is reborn a lavishly staffed fine dining palace – and it’s pretty spectacular.

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Food ReviewsJalapeño Bucks

Nikki BuchananAugust 1, 2018

Our critic braves the wild orchards of Mesa to sink her teeth into the Valley’s latest cult-favorite barbecue joint.

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Food ReviewsRoland’s Café Market Bar

Nikki BuchananAugust 1, 2018

The much-hyped collaborative Mexican eatery from the chef-owners of Tacos Chiwas and Pizzeria Bianco delivers on its all-star premise.

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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.