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Desert Digest Food & DrinkSix Questions with Eat Clean Phx Chef-Owner Ryan Powell

Marilyn HawkesNovember 23, 2022

Before founding Eat Clean Phx in 2018, Ryan and Brittany Powell tried various national meal prep services and found the quality to be lacking. Seeing a need, the couple started their own company specializing in organic, restaurant quality, made-from-scratch dishes. And the best part? They deliver within a 100-mile radius of their commercial kitchen in Scottsdale. Here’s what Ryan had to say about his meal prep business. Who are your customers? We have such a...

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Craft BeerBlack Friday Craft Beer Releases Around the Valley

Matthew JohnsonNovember 23, 2022

Make a plan to seek out the best beer releases around Arizona.

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Craft Beer podcastThirsty Thursday Throwback Podcast on OHSO’s Ales From the Crypt Beers

Matthew JohnsonNovember 16, 2022

Bananarchy Day is coming Saturday, November 19 so we thought we'd dig up our old interview with OHSO's barrel-aged program manager Brody Coffman.

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Desert Digest Food & DrinkFirst Dish: Vegan & Vine

Lisa PatelNovember 15, 2022

Berry Pancakes | Photo by Lisa Patel Vegan & Vine, a family-owned vegan café/wine bar/market, opened in the Moon Valley area last May. I had been hearing about this newest addition to the Phoenix vegan scene for a couple months and was quite delighted when my editor asked me to check it out. Vegan & Vine, easily spotted off the main road as you drive down East Thunderbird Road near North Seventh Street, is the...

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Desert Digest Food & DrinkFirst Dish: Paco’s Tacos & Sip

Nikki BuchananNovember 15, 2022

Paco’s Taco’s trio | Photo by Nikki Buchanan I’m always on the lookout for quick, inexpensive Mexican restaurants turning out great food. In a perfect world, they’re located within five minutes of my house, but hey, I’ll take what I can get. I’ve found a great one that checks most of the boxes, but alas, it takes me nearly 20 minutes to get there. Still, it’s going in the mental Rolodex for a couple of...

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Craft Beer podcastTalking Craft Beer & Awards with Drew Pool at Wren House Brewing

Matthew JohnsonNovember 9, 2022

Johann and Matt set up shop on location at Wren House Brewing for a fun chat with co-owner Drew Pool.

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Desert Digest Food & DrinkOctober 2022 Restaurant Openings and Closings

Marilyn HawkesNovember 8, 2022

Bodega Opening Angry Chickz California-based Nashville hot chicken chain lands in Glendale. If you choose the hottest level, you must sign a waiver. 5130 W. Bell Rd., Glendale, angrychickz.com Ay, Chabela Chubasco Taco’s Andrew and Nick Renteria and Sam Olguin of Killer Whale Sex Club have opened a Mexican seafood eatery. Look for swordfish, halibut and charred octopus tacos. 719 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix, aychabelaphx.com Black Rifle Coffee Veteran-founded coffee company has opened a free-standing...

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Craft Beer podcastTalking AZ Craft Beer with Eric Walters from Tap That AZ

Matthew JohnsonOctober 31, 2022

The preeminent voice of craft beer in Arizona chats with us about beer festivals, awards and social media.

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Craft BeerPhoto Gallery: 2022 Arizona Craft Beer Awards Ceremony

Matthew JohnsonOctober 27, 2022

The inaugural Arizona Craft Beer Awards ceremony was held on Friday, October 21 at the Arizona Historical Society in Tempe.

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Craft BeerPhoto Gallery: 2022 Arizona Craft Beer Awards Festival

Mirelle InglefieldOctober 26, 2022

A slideshow of photos from the inaugural festival held on the Great Lawn at State Farm Stadium in Glendale.

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Desert Digest Food & DrinkRigatoni Vodka Recipe from Sfizio Modern Italian Kitchen

Marilyn HawkesOctober 24, 2022

Chef Rocco Pezzano, owner of Sfizio Modern Italian Kitchen in the Desert Ridge area, says that pasta with vodka sauce is making a comeback. “This (dish) used to be popular in the ’80s and then disappeared. Now it’s coming back and the younger generation loves it,” he says. Pezzano offers a couple of tips: Don’t put oil in the water, because oil coats the pasta and then the sauce won’t adhere; and use a short,...

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Desert Digest Food & DrinkSix Questions with Kai’s Chef de Cuisine Drew Anderson

Marilyn HawkesOctober 24, 2022

Chef de Cuisine Drew Anderson has taken over the kitchen at Kai, the celebrated restaurant honoring Native American cuisine at the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass. Anderson incorporates “the essence of the Pima and Maricopa tribes” in his cuisine and uses local products and seasonal produce from the Gila River Indian Community whenever possible. The award-winning restaurant has the distinction of being the only AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Five Star restaurant in Arizona....

Craft BeerHere are the Medal Winners at the 2022 Arizona Craft Beer Awards

Matthew JohnsonOctober 21, 2022

42 medals were awarded in 14 different beer categories in the inaugural AZ Craft Beer Awards.

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Desert Digest Food & DrinkFirst Dish: Pita Jungle’s Seasonal Kitchen Crafts Menu

Madison RutherfordOctober 21, 2022

High Plains Mediterranean Drifter Garbanzo Tostada | Photo by Madison Rutherford It’s no secret that local Mediterranean chain Pita Jungle likes to keep things fresh. It hangs its hat on garden-fresh ingredients that cater to vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free diners. But even its meat-centric meals are made with wholesome, healthy lean proteins. So, it’s also no surprise that the kitchen likes to keep things fresh by switching up its menu seasonally. About three or four...

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Desert Digest Food & DrinkHottie Sandwich Recipe from Chickadees Chicken and Fries

Marilyn HawkesOctober 21, 2022

If you’re hankering for a hot chicken sandwich, but don’t feel like going out, we’ve got a solution for you: Make yourself a spicy sandwich at home. To help you out, we spoke to Miguel Banuelos, executive chef at Chickadees Chicken and Fries, an Old Town Scottsdale spot that opened on Labor Day weekend. He graciously shared one of the chicken sandwich recipes with us. Banuelos offers a couple of tips when making the sandwich...

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