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Drink ThisThe Dirty Commie

Wynter HoldenAugust 1, 2015

Get in a pickle with this cocktail from Milk Bar.

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Drink ThisPurplesaurus Rex

Wynter HoldenJuly 1, 2015

Lo-Lo’s Chicken & Waffles’ Kool-Aid based cocktail is dino-mite.

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Drink ThisI Thought of This While Riding My Bicycle

Wynter HoldenJune 1, 2015

Inspired by the Tour de France, Queen’s 1978 hit single “Bicycle Race” seemed pretty innocent with its cutesy lyrics and pop culture references.

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Drink ThisTamarind Margarita

Wynter HoldenMay 1, 2015

Since it was first introduced to the New World in the 1500s, tamarind has been a staple of Mexican cuisine.

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Drink ThisBlack Tulip

Wynter HoldenApril 1, 2015

Ginger ale and ginger beer play supporting roles in cocktail culture, most notably in vintage “bucks” like the Moscow Mule.

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Drink ThisSonoran Desert

Wynter HoldenMarch 1, 2015

Tequila isn’t the only spirit distilled from a desert plant: The juniper berries that grow wild can actually be used to make bathtub gin.

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Drink ThisDangerous Liaison

Wynter HoldenFebruary 1, 2015

Relationships have never been simple, even in the 18th century when marriages were arranged and gender roles enforced.

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Drink ThisDrunken Tiger

Wynter HoldenJanuary 1, 2015

One might expect the world’s top-selling liquor brand to be a mass-produced Russian vodka or American whiskey...

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Drink ThisHoliday Spiced Manhattan

Wynter HoldenDecember 1, 2014

Despite prominent mention in the song “We Wish  You a Merry Christmas,” figgy pudding never quite made it to American holiday tables.

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Drink ThisPumpkin Spice & All Things Nice

Wynter HoldenNovember 1, 2014

Changing leaves and winter jackets seem the stuff of fairy tales to longtime Phoenix residents.

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Drink ThisCorpse Reviver #3

Wynter HoldenOctober 1, 2014

It doesn’t take a virus to turn humans into zombies.

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Drink ThisApple of My Eye

Wynter HoldenSeptember 1, 2014

Apples evoke childhood memories of crisp fall nights, Halloween dunking games and homemade pies.

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Drink ThisEl Corazon

Wynter HoldenAugust 1, 2014

In Frozen, Queen Elsa mistakenly turns her sister’s heart to ice

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Drink ThisRaising Arizona

Wynter HoldenJuly 1, 2014

The 1987 cult classic Raising Arizona put several Phoenix landmarks in the public eye,

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Drink ThisThe Enlightened Traveler

Wynter HoldenJune 1, 2014

Godwin packs a fair amount of globetrotting into The Enlightened Traveler.

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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.