The Haunted Group – the intrepid team behind Verde Valley hot spots Haunted Hamburger and The Tavern Hotel – is once again making waves in the high-desert hospitality scene. This time with a unique, upscale hotel and restaurant in the heart of Jerome. The versatile establishment is worth the two-hour trek from the Valley. Housed in the historical Clinkscale building, which was originally built in 1899, The Clinkscale boasts a bar and restaurant on the...
My server at the Wrigley Mansion’s onsite restaurant, Geordie’s, tells me that the estate was originally built by chewing gum magnate William Wrigley Jr. as an anniversary gift for his wife. Constructed in 1929, the Mediterranean-style manse still sports some of its original tiles, which were shipped from the family’s factory on Catalina Island and ferried up the small slope by mules. It’s an elaborate tale, one that is not at all surprising now that...
James Beard-honored mixologist Kim Haasarud has worked with hundreds of liquor brands, restaurants and hotels to create one-of-a-kind cocktail programs across the globe. She established her beverage consulting company, Liquid Architecture, nearly two decades ago and recently created The Cocktail Collaborative (nicknamed “The Lab”), a Phoenix-based nonprofit that serves as a space for budding beverage professionals to hone their mixology skills. Now, she’s helming a homegrown hospitality concept in the heart of Phoenix, with an...
Downtown Phoenix Inc. is dedicated to maintaining the unique vibe of the city center. Since last summer, it has been supplying small business supporters with free shirts, hats, masks and tote bags through its Buy & Fly program. Now, the organization is creating a little more buzz – by throwing locally roasted coffee into the mix. Through the Buy & Fly initiative, Downtown Phoenix Inc. encourages residents and visitors to support local coffee shops while...
Scottsdale neighborhood restaurant Humble Pie Pizzeria has a fresh look, a menu makeover and a new chef-owner, Jorge Gomez. Gomez has been a fixture in the Valley for years, helping to open restaurants for LGO Hospitality and Genuine Concepts. Trained at the Culinary Institute of Mexico, Gomez has also competed in Food Network shows – Guy’s Grocery Games and Summer Cook Off. Humble Pie’s second location is in Happy Valley. We recently checked in with...
Only 10 days remain to purchase tickets for the Valley’s premier foodie fête, featuring an all-star lineup of local chefs, winemakers, brewmasters and mixologists. Like most things lately, that lineup will look a little different this year, as Local First Arizona’s signature event, Devour, will take place on your couch, at your kitchen table or in your dining room. Enter Devour at Home, a COVID-conscious dining experience from the comfort of your own home with...
Whether you’re looking for a fun setting to celebrate Galentine’s Day or seeking a romantic spot for you and your sweetie, there are a slew of Valley venues offering swoon-worthy dining deals this V-Day. Here are 18 specials around Phoenix – ranging from steals to splurges – that you’ll fall in love with on February 14. Z’Tejas (free) That’s right, these swanky southwestern-style eateries are offering a free dessert this V-Day. When you purchase two entrees, you’ll get...
It’s her third day as proprietor of Hot Daisy Pizza, and Tammie Coe — the classically trained pastry chef famous for ooey-gooey cupcakes, big cookies and whimsical fondant-covered cakes — seems to be having fun in her new role as pie slinger. At 3:30 in the afternoon, her tiny Roosevelt Row shop (formerly known as Tammie Coe Cakes) enjoys a steady stream of curious neighborhood customers, eager to try a slice of pepperoni or margherita...
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THE SCENE The Peoria outpost of this local Mexican chain is situated in the Park West shopping complex off the 101 and Northern Avenue. It’s modern, bright and airy inside, with blue and yellow chairs and bench cushions popping against pale neutral wood, breeze blocks and dangling geometric light fixtures. A decent wraparound patio has twinkling lights, fans and space heaters. Jalapeño Inferno’s Scottsdale locations (Pinnacle Peak and DC Ranch) boast even more spacious and charming outdoor dining. THE FOOD Owners Terry and Laura Craig are...
Often touted as the national dish of Texas, various iterations of brisket also abound at barbecue joints throughout the Grand Canyon State. Whether you want the smoky protein in a sandwich, taco or piled high on a plate with a side of slaw, these Valley BBQ institutions boast some of the best beef around. Texas BBQ House Served “fatty” or “lean,” the popular chest cut presents a dilemma: aficionados prefer the more flavorful fatty, but...
Our picks of what to drink in the high country during the Northern AZ region part of Arizona Beer Week.
If the guys at AZ Wilderness stumbled onto a dried piece of bear poop while hiking in the forest, they’d probably throw it into their boil, the old joke goes. That’s how much owners Jonathan Buford and Patrick Ware love incorporating the tastes and aromas of Arizona into their award-winning beers. On that level, this toasty, deeply nuanced ale might be the most “Arizona” beer they’ve offered yet, made with cinnamon-roasted Medjool dates from Agritopia...
Whether you’re smitten with Valentine’s Day or think it’s a corporate conspiracy, we’d wager you could benefit from a little chocolate in your life. Order some for yourself or share the love with friends, family or your paramour – or all of the above. Chocolate for everyone, we say! Skip the chains and support an indie chocolatier this year. Here are some of our favorites. Zak’s Chocolate Longtime loves Jim and Maureen Elitzak make “bean-to-bar” chocolate in their North Scottsdale shop. In addition to their regular retinue of chocolate bars (including vegan...
Keep your eyes peeled and your palate poised for these eateries slated to open this year. Bourbon & Bones This contemporary steakhouse will debut a second location in Gilbert’s San Tan Village with a larger bar area, more private dining space and an outdoor patio lounge. (January 2021) Broth & Bao The long-awaited Broth & Bao from Born & Raised Hospitality (Clever Koi, Fellow Osteria & Pizzeria and Across the Pond) will offer build-your-own ramen...
