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Dining Review: Quiessence

Food ReviewsSeptember 2, 2026Dining Review: Quiessence

Dining Review: Il Forno Bello

Food ReviewsSeptember 2, 2026Dining Review: Il Forno Bello

Dining Review: Collagen Dumpling Dynasty

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Three BitesThree Bites: Elevated Pastrami Sandwiches

Marilyn HawkesJanuary 11, 2022

Valley chefs elevate a deli favorite with Wagyu beef and other rarified cuts.

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Drink ThisLiquid Arizona: Chaco Flaco Canned Cocktails

Craig OuthierJanuary 11, 2022

Behind an upstart Valley beverage company, Arizona takes the lead in canned cocktails.

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Local Products3 Local Products to Try in 2022

Marilyn HawkesJanuary 11, 2022

Start your year off with locally made sourdough bread, malted rice crisp chocolate and cocktail shrubs.

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Food ReviewsFour Corners: January and February Dining Reviews

Editorial StaffJanuary 11, 2022

Monthly dining reviews from all over the Valley.

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Food ReviewsReview: Pa’La Downtown

Nikki BuchananJanuary 11, 2022

Much more than a sit-down version of Claudio Urciuoli’s original seafood counter on 24th Street, this swank Downtown charmer ventures into excitingly global territory.

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Three BitesThree Bites: Texas Turnover

Marilyn HawkesNovember 4, 2021

Topped with fruit or stuffed with meat, the kolache deliciously blends Eastern European pastry traditions with Lone Star tastes.

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Drink ThisFeaturesThe Drinks Must Go On

Craig OuthierNovember 4, 2021

Bars had it rougher than most during the pandemic. Yet a surprising number of them debuted in the Valley over the last 18 months, creating an exciting new landscape for local tipplers, from daily-driver sports bars to subterranean cocktail lounges.

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Food ReviewsDestination: Gastropub

Nikki BuchananNovember 4, 2021

Two talented Valley chefs, two new Modern American menus. Our critic takes the plunge.

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Drink ThisLiquid Arizona: Hello, Sake

Craig OuthierNovember 4, 2021

An era came to an end – sort of – this summer when the Valley’s best-known BYOB restaurant, Hana Japanese Eatery, got its Series 12 liquor license and unveiled its very first beverage menu.

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Drink ThisDrink This: The Gripe’s Egg

Nikki BuchananNovember 4, 2021

Inspired by the old apothecary shops of New Orleans, Grey Hen RX is one of three cocktail concepts at mixology mastermind Jason Asher’s Century Grand in Arcadia Lite.

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Food ReviewsFour Corners: November and December Dining Reviews

Editorial StaffNovember 4, 2021

Monthly dining reviews from all over the Valley.

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Local Products3 Local Products to Try

Marilyn HawkesNovember 4, 2021

Try Bourbon-Pecan Toffee, Flavored Roasted Pistachios and Artisanal Bitters from local purveyors this month.

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Drink ThisDrink This: Sure Shot from Postino WineCafe

Nikki BuchananSeptember 22, 2021

This effervescent tipple gets its brilliant color and lively brightness from Cocchi Rosa, an Italian aperitivo. Topped off with sparkling rosé and soda water, the cocktail is fresh, fizzy, fruity and well-balanced.

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Three BitesThree Bites: Chiles en Nogada

Marilyn HawkesSeptember 22, 2021

Roasty yet rich, traditional Mexican chiles en nogada fits your autumn dining needs like a turtleneck sweater.

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Drink ThisLiquid Arizona: Swigging for a Cause

Craig OuthierSeptember 22, 2021

A Valley restaurant group incentivizes charitable giving the old-fashioned way: with good beer.

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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.