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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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Drink ThisLila 75

Nikki BuchananNovember 1, 2018

Gallo Blanco's Lila 75 is a lightly spicy Spanish take on a French 75.

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Three BitesPig in the Round

Marilyn HawkesNovember 1, 2018

Luscious, labor-intensive porchetta swoops into Valley restaurants for the winter season.

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Veg OutCauliflower Buffalo Wings

Marilyn HawkesNovember 1, 2018

Get the lip-smacking vinegary kick of Buffalo wings sans chicken with Kale & Clover’s cauliflower “wings.”

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Food ReviewsThe Larder + the Delta

Nikki BuchananNovember 1, 2018

Chef Stephen Jones' inspired reboot of his nouveau Southern bistro could be the Valley's pre-eminent comfort-food destination.

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Food ReviewsAndes Peruvian Cuisine

Nikki BuchananNovember 1, 2018

Explore the piquant delights of the Americas' first fusion cuisine at this charming west-sider.

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Amuse Bouches5 Coolest Food Happenings this December

Editorial StaffNovember 1, 2018

Tasty local news bites to whet your appetite.

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Happy HourGiller Deals

Nikki BuchananNovember 1, 2018

Fast-growing Gilbert has experienced a major culinary awakening - with upscale happy hours to match.

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Veg OutMi Vegana Madre

Marilyn HawkesNovember 1, 2018

Get your Mexican food fix without carne y queso at this inventive eatery.

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Food ReviewsTake Me to Church

M.V. MoorheadNovember 1, 2018

We interrupt our regularly scheduled format to bring you this glimpse of four new restaurants at The Churchill food hub in Downtown Phoenix.

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Food ReviewsThe Essential Guide to Drinking in the Valley

Lauren LoftusNovember 1, 2018

No matter how you say it, we’re toasting to the Valley’s buzzing and ever-growing bar scene.

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Local ProductsThe Fig & the Knife

Marilyn HawkesNovember 1, 2018

Chef Janette Gomez's sauce company is an ode to the underrated fig.

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Drink ThisEl Callejón

Nikki BuchananNovember 1, 2018

Pobrecito's El Callejón is a dangerously smooth triple threat

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Food ReviewsCotton & Copper

Nikki BuchananNovember 1, 2018

Two of the Valley’s most unfairly talented young culinary professionals team up to deliver a winning, Arizona-centric “public house” in Tempe.

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Three BitesThe Other KFC

Marilyn HawkesNovember 1, 2018

Korean fried chicken infuses an American classic with a bit of Seoul.

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Food ReviewsWelcome Diner

Nikki BuchananNovember 1, 2018

Everybody’s favorite all-night fried chicken shack is reborn with a deeper menu and exciting culinary ambitions.

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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.