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Interview with a Mixologist: Zach O’Haire from Mea Culpa 

CocktailsSeptember 4, 2026Interview with a Mixologist: Zach O’Haire from Mea Culpa 

August 2026 Openings & Closings

Openings/ClosingsSeptember 2, 2026August 2026 Openings & Closings

Dining Review: Quiessence

Food ReviewsSeptember 2, 2026Dining Review: Quiessence

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Food ReviewsLa Marquesa

Nikki BuchananJuly 25, 2019

CenPho’s newest Mexican gem invites diners to get their goat... along with many other delightful permutations of Jalisco-style cuisine.

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Three BitesCob Salad

Marilyn HawkesJuly 25, 2019

Crunchy, cooling elote is a Mexican summer meal unto itself.

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Food ReviewsThunderbird Lounge

Nikki BuchananJuly 25, 2019

Parked at the end of the historic building that also houses Melrose Pharmacy and Restaurant Progress, Thunderbird Lounge is a quirky time capsule.

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Desert DigestOpenings/ClosingsLas Palmas Cantina Transforms into Chandler Yacht Club This Fall

Madison RutherfordJuly 24, 2019

Las Palmas Cantina will be getting a tropical makeover this fall when the Chandler restaurant closes and reopens as Chandler Yacht Club.

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CocktailsDesert DigestRosé All Day: 3 places to sip pink wine this summer

Madison RutherfordJuly 23, 2019

Bubbly, still, semi-sparkling or frozen, rosé is decidedly the go-to drink of the summer. Here are a few places to get your sip on in the Valley.

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Desert DigestOpenings/ClosingsBar Pesce Says Goodbye with Weeklong Celebration

Madison RutherfordJuly 23, 2019

Beloved local seafood spot Bar Pesce is closing after 7 years, but it's not going out without a bang.

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Desert DigestRecipesRecipe Friday: Chopped Salad Pizza from Fired Pie

Marilyn HawkesJuly 19, 2019

Mix things up with this salad/pizza combo from Fired Pie.

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Desert DigestOpenings/ClosingsPress Coffee Opens Flagship Roastery and Café in Phoenix

Madison RutherfordJuly 18, 2019

The Press Coffee empire is expanding its passion for community and quality java with a new flagship roasting facility and café.

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Desert DigestFood & DrinkHappy HourHappy Hour: The Lola AZ

Leah LeMoineJuly 17, 2019

A new locally owned eatery is welcomed at Westgate.

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Desert DigestLists4 Places to Get Your Pho Fix in Phoenix

Helena WegnerJuly 17, 2019

The Vietnamese soup varies in flavor from place to place — here are four delicious restaurants around the Valley to satisfy your pho fix.

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Desert DigestLists6 Places to Celebrate National Hot Dog Day in the Valley

Kelly PottsJuly 17, 2019

Wednesday, July 17 is National Hot Dog Day. If you didn’t get enough of them at your 4th of July BBQ, these deals are for you!

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Desert DigestListsCelebrate National French Fry Day with these Local Loaded Fries

Sara EdwardsJuly 12, 2019

National French Fry Day is this Saturday, July 13 and what better way to celebrate than sinking a fork into a hot plate of poutine?

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Desert DigestRecipesRecipe Friday: The Tomato and Watermelon Salad at Doughbird

Marilyn HawkesJuly 12, 2019

It’s watermelon season! We can’t get enough of the refreshing tomato and watermelon salad at Doughbird. Here’s how to DIY.

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Desert DigestFood & DrinkFirst Bite: Merkin Vineyards Old Town Scottsdale

Craig OuthierJuly 11, 2019

The beloved Jerome winery sets up shop in the Valley.

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Desert DigestOpenings/ClosingsOBON Celebrates Grand Opening at The Grove with All-Day Happy Hour

Madison RutherfordJuly 11, 2019

Fusion fare is all the rage right now and OBON Sushi + Ramen is at the forefront of the tasty trend. Check out the new location at The Grove in Scottsdale.

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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.