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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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Food ReviewsOur Food Critic Raves: Casa de Julia is a Downtown Destination

Nikki BuchananMay 1, 2025

Perfect pork belly and awesome aguachile elevate this debut Downtown eatery from a Filiberto’s scioness.

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Happy Hour3 Valley Italian Restaurants with Happening Happy Hours

Leah LeMoineMay 1, 2025

Happy hour deals and don't-miss items at Tratto, Pizza to the Rescue and The Italiano.

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Space CaseNew Mill Ave Dive Bar Neon Spur Modeled After 1970’s Basement Hangout

Madison RutherfordMay 1, 2025

Nothing says “a little bit country, a little bit rock ’n’ roll” like glowing bar signs and dusty cowboy boots.

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Local Products3 Local Products to Try this Spring

Marilyn HawkesMay 1, 2025

Locally-sourced burritos, tea and aioli pique our interest this month.

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Food ReviewsDining Review: Elvira’s Brings its Legendary Mexican Food to DC Ranch

Nikki BuchananMay 1, 2025

Hold onto your molinos, mole fans – this Scottsdale sister location of the beloved Mod-Mex restaurant in Tubac is bringing the goods.

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Food ReviewsDining Review: Our Critic Falls in Love with Saint Pasta

Nikki BuchananMay 1, 2025

Restaurateur Racan Alhoch gives no quarter to social media critics – or mediocre Italian-American food.

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Liquid ArizonaHuss Brewing Unveils Devil’s Halo Lager to Benefit NIL at ASU

Craig OuthierMay 1, 2025

Every can of Huss Brewing Co. Devil’s Halo will put money in the pockets of ASU athletes.

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Three Bites3 Spots in the Valley Perfecting the Cacio e Pepe Italian Dish

Marilyn HawkesMay 1, 2025

Ubiquitous but notoriously tricky to master, cacio e pepe is the double Axel of Italian cooking.

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Drink ThisButler’s Easy Geeks Out Over Exquisite Lavender Fog Cocktail

Nikki BuchananApril 28, 2025

Though it wears the guise of an unassuming neighborhood bar in Sunnyslope, Butler’s Easy takes its cocktail program mighty seriously.

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Food ReviewsDining Review: Rollin Smoke Barbeque

Nikki BuchananMarch 7, 2025

Back in 2012, Rollin Smoke got its start as a Las Vegas food truck dedicated to Arkansas-style pit barbecue.

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Drink ThisDrink This: The Wench

Nikki BuchananMarch 7, 2025

Once you’ve rounded up the liquor, it’s a snap to make.

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Food ReviewsDining Review: Mixela

Craig OuthierMarch 6, 2025

Don’t look now, but the Loma Linda Historic District near Osborn Road and 24th Street has a nice little dining scene cooking.

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Three BitesThree Bites: Seoul Food

Marilyn HawkesMarch 6, 2025

Fermented cabbage adds a layer of funky deliciousness to kimchi fried rice.

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Food ReviewsDining Review: The Guadalupe on Main Impresses Our Food Critic

Nikki BuchananMarch 6, 2025

In Mesa, it takes a village to create an endearing Modern Mexican eatery with perfect queso and magnificent mole.

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Space CaseSpace Case: Carry On

Madison RutherfordMarch 6, 2025

Travel into the design of this airline-themed bar in Downtown Phoenix.

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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.