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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

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Dining Review: Quiessence

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Desert DigestThis Local Vegan Chili Hits the Spot

Marilyn HawkesJune 10, 2019

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Desert DigestFood & DrinkHappy HourHappy Hour: Tomaso’s When in Rome

Leah LeMoineJune 7, 2019

Check out Tomaso's When in Rome for your happy hour excursion this week.

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Desert DigestSalt Never Tasted So Good

Marilyn HawkesJune 7, 2019

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Desert DigestWhere to Take Dad for Father’s Day

M.V. MoorheadJune 6, 2019

On Father’s Day, get the patriarch smashed by taking him to one of these new Valley restaurants.

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Desert DigestWhat To Know About Tocaya Organica

Marilyn HawkesMay 31, 2019

Everything you need to know about Tocaya Organica.

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Desert DigestRecipe Friday: The Shrimp Bowl at Sprouts at the Spa at Camelback Inn

Marilyn HawkesMay 31, 2019

Love Sprouts at the Spa at Camelback Inn's Shrimp Bowl? Try making it yourself!

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Desert DigestBest Food for the Worst Days: A Guide to Comfort Food in The Valley

Savanah YaghsezianMay 30, 2019

“Any pizza is a personal pan pizza if you believe in yourself!”

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Desert DigestHappy Hour: The Wigwam

Leah LeMoineMay 30, 2019

Check out the happy hour deals at The Wigwam.

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Desert DigestHow to Make Little Rituals’ Big City Nights Cocktail

Nikki BuchananMay 28, 2019

Little Rituals' Big City Nights is herbal, sour and incredibly beautiful.

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Desert DigestPeopleThe PHiXJust Back From Barbados with Cory Lattuca

Irene Franco RubioMay 27, 2019

We chat with Cory Lattuca about his most recent trip to Barbados.

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Desert DigestFood & DrinkRecipe Friday: Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill’s Chilean Sea Bass

Marilyn HawkesMay 24, 2019

Love Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill’s Chilean Sea Bass? Try making it yourself!

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Desert DigestTry These Local Joints for National Burger Month

Kelly PottsMay 23, 2019

Happy National Burger Month! How are you celebrating?

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Desert DigestDiningFood & DrinkHappy HourHappy Hour: CRUjiente Tacos

Leah LeMoineMay 23, 2019

Check out CRUjiente Tacos for your happy hour excursion this week.

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Desert DigestThe Best Wine Bar Happy Hours in Town

Nikki BuchananMay 23, 2019

Put a cork in your workday at one of these bargain-forward wine bars.

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Food ReviewsYou’ve Got to Try ShinBay

Nikki BuchananMay 23, 2019

Sit down, shut up and eat your impossibly good fish.

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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.