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Veg OutTempura Avocado Taco

Marilyn HawkesAugust 1, 2017

Buttery, rich tempura avocado tacos at CRUjiente Tacos will make even carne lovers swoon.

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Veg OutFried Cauliflower Crêpes

Marilyn HawkesJuly 1, 2017

Vegan, gluten-free fried cauliflower crêpes don’t lack for depth of flavor at Proof American Canteen.

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Veg OutSpicy Grilled Corn

Marilyn HawkesJune 1, 2017

Get fired up with elote, or spicy grilled corn on the cob, from Pomelo executive chef Javier Perez.

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Veg OutCaramelized Cauliflower

Marilyn HawkesMay 1, 2017

Childhood memories are wrapped up in caramelized cauliflower for Pita Jungle founder Bassel Osmani.

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Veg OutVeggie Lasagna

Marilyn HawkesApril 1, 2017

Wink 24 chef Fernanda Borletti’s lasagna is sumptuously stacked with veggies.

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Veg OutBrussels Sprout Waldorf

Marilyn HawkesMarch 1, 2017

Way better than Mom’s: The Brussels sprout Waldorf salad at Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails is all grown up.

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Veg OutFalafel Burger

Marilyn HawkesFebruary 1, 2017

Ocotillo chef Sacha Levine makes awfully good falafel.

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Veg OutGrilled Okra

Marilyn HawkesJanuary 1, 2017

Okra Cookhouse & Cocktails grills its namesake veggie to smokey perfection.

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Veg OutVeggie Hot Dogs

Marilyn HawkesDecember 1, 2016

No animals were harmed in the making of the veggie dogs at Scottsdale’s Simon’s Hot Dogs.

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Veg OutDoenjang Noodle Soup

Marilyn HawkesNovember 1, 2016

Slurp a bowl of soul with doenjang noodle soup at Adobo Dragon at DeSoto Central Market.

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Veg OutPatatas Bravas

Marilyn HawkesOctober 1, 2016

Take a trip to Spain with CoR Tapas & Wine's crispy patatas bravas.

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Veg OutArtichoke Dip

Marilyn HawkesSeptember 1, 2016

Artizen turns a perennial thistle into palatable delight. 

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Veg OutCrispy Brussels Sprouts

Marilyn HawkesAugust 1, 2016

Buck & Rider’s crispy Brussels sprouts bring sexy back.

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Veg OutVeggie Bánh Mì

Marilyn HawkesJuly 1, 2016

The Upton’s veggie bánh mì is bao-dacious.

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Veg OutVegan Protein Bowl

Marilyn HawkesJune 1, 2016

Cutting Board Bakery & Café’s vegan protein bowl is a from-scratch labor of love. 

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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.