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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 

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Dining Review: Quiessence

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Food ReviewsCartwright’s Modern Cuisine

Nikki BuchananDecember 1, 2018

The venerable Cave Creek steakhouse gets an unconvincing and ill-executed modern-cuisine makeover.

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Three BitesSoupy Sales

Marilyn HawkesDecember 1, 2018

Chill-bitten Valley diners are bowled over by roasted vegetable soup.

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Local ProductsVegan Desserts

Marilyn HawkesDecember 1, 2018

A mother and daughter duo create sweet confections that are totally vegan.

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Amuse BouchesPav on Juice: Planting a Seed, Vol. 1

Mike MeyerDecember 1, 2018

Our resident wine columnist is launching his own winery.

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Drink ThisBerry White

Nikki BuchananDecember 1, 2018

Various layers of flavor offer cocktail hounds a new way to sip and savor.

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Veg OutSmoked Tomatoes and Okra

Marilyn HawkesDecember 1, 2018

Welcome Diner serves up a vegetable-centric delight.

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Food ReviewsGrill to Thrill

M.V. MoorheadDecember 1, 2018

We live in a bar-and-grill golden era. Sidle up to one of them for a sizzling meal, from Peoria to east Phoenix.

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Happy HourNew Deals

Nikki BuchananDecember 1, 2018

Thirsting for some happy hour bargains after reading our critic’s picks for the best new restaurants of 2018? Find them at these also-new, food-forward bars.

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Food ReviewsReviews, V.2

Editorial StaffDecember 1, 2018

Enterprising diners sometimes live in a new-or-nothing bubble: Who has time to visit the old standbys with so many new restaurant experiences yet to be tapped?

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RecipesRecipe Friday: Sauce Pizza & Wine Bruschetta

PMInternNovember 28, 2018

For those of you hosting holiday parties and looking for an easy, but impressive recipe with "wow" factor, Cameron Froment, Sauce Pizza & Wine’s regional manager offers up portobello and artichoke bruschetta.

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RecipesRecipe Monday: Five-Ingredient Turkey Chili

PMInternNovember 25, 2018

Welcome to the Monday edition of Recipe Friday. Now that Thanksgiving is over, you've probably had your fill of turkey, but here's a recipe using leftover turkey that you can squirrel away for next year provided by Jamie Miller, dietitian at Camelback Village Racquet & Health Club.

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RecipesRecipe Friday: Char Kitchen + Bar Mediterranean Salad

PMInternNovember 16, 2018

Thanksgiving is next week and you're probably not thinking about making a summery salad, but Char Kitchen + Bar's Mediterranean salad is the perfect antidote for the rich, festive food to come. 

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RecipesRecipe Friday: True Food Kitchen Squash Pie

PMInternNovember 8, 2018

Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching and those of us who host the feast have a pretty good idea of what we’re going to serve. But if you haven’t decided yet which pie to make, chef Taylor Domet, director of culinary standards for True Food Kitchen, offers up a Squash Pie recipe.

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Food ReviewsHo Ho Ho Ho

M.V. MoorheadNovember 1, 2018

Attending a holiday event in the Valley this December? From Chandler all the way to Prescott, there’s culinary cheer nearby.

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Happy HourDowntown Dealing

Nikki BuchananNovember 1, 2018

Graze and save in style with happy hours at three Downtown Phoenix hotels.

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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.