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Dining Review: Quiessence

Food ReviewsSeptember 2, 2026Dining Review: Quiessence

Dining Review: Il Forno Bello

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Dining Review: Collagen Dumpling Dynasty

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DiningWhere to Dine in the Valley in January & February 2023

Editorial StaffJanuary 23, 2023

Noteworthy and randomly selected restaurants from our rotating master list.

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Drink ThisDrink This: Banoffee Pie Martini

Nikki BuchananJanuary 11, 2023

The banoffee, a divinely inspired British dessert whose name is a conflation of its two major ingredients – bananas and toffee – has been transformed into a blissfully boozy martini milkshake at The Parlour Room.

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Drink ThisSpace Case: Gypsy Cup

Madison RutherfordJanuary 11, 2023

Happy hour is like recess for adults. What better way to enjoy adult recess than at an adult playground?

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Three BitesThree Bites: Mole Verde

Marilyn HawkesJanuary 11, 2023

Valley chefs get saucy with tomatillo-based mole verde.

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Drink ThisLiquid Arizona: Take-Home Barrels from Citizen Public House

Craig OuthierJanuary 11, 2023

Love the ground-breaking barreled cocktails at Citizen Public House? Adopt one.

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Local Products3 Local Products to Try in 2023

Marilyn HawkesJanuary 11, 2023

Try locally made giant cookies, adult coffee cereal and organic pasta this year.

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Food ReviewsFour Corners: January and February Dining Reviews

Editorial StaffJanuary 11, 2023

Monthly dining reviews from all over the Valley.

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Food ReviewsDining Review: Sin Muerte

Nikki BuchananJanuary 11, 2023

Yes, this archly macabre vegetarian restaurant on Roosevelt Row is to die for.

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Food ReviewsDining Review: Anhelo

Nikki BuchananJanuary 11, 2023

Chef Ivan Jacobo’s reconceived Downtown restaurant is the swank, citified hideout we need.

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Food ReviewsDining Review: Shimogamo

Nikki BuchananJanuary 11, 2023

Always solid, this Chandler sushi stalwart veers abruptly into greatness under the reins of a new chef.

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FeaturesFood ReviewsFabulous Fungi: Five Valley Mushroom Dishes

Marilyn HawkesDecember 27, 2022

Check out these Valley dishes starring a variety of nutritious and delicious mushrooms.

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DiningPHOENIX Magazine Team Picks: Favorite Local Chile Dish

Editorial StaffNovember 16, 2022

November is National Pepper Month! What's your favorite local chile dish?

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DiningWhere to Dine in the Valley in November & December

Editorial StaffNovember 10, 2022

Noteworthy and randomly selected restaurants from our rotating master list.

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Drink ThisDrink This: Cattle

Nikki BuchananNovember 4, 2022

Bar 1912 writes love letters to Arizona, using local ingredients to honor the state’s varied landscapes and historic industries. Of the five “5C” cocktails on the menu, Cattle is the most elegant.

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Three BitesThree Bites: Japanese Sweet Potatoes

Marilyn HawkesNovember 4, 2022

Valley chefs enhance their autumn cooking with the nuanced flavor and dreamy texture of Japanese sweet potatoes.

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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.