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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

Food ReviewsSeptember 2, 2026Dining Review: Quiessence

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Food ReviewsSteak 44

Gwen Ashley WaltersJuly 1, 2014

Attention, meat lovers: Another Mastro family miracle.

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Food ReviewsHenry’s Taiwan Kitchen

Marilyn HawkesJuly 1, 2014

Stinky tofu? Tempe’s down-home Asian import excels at authentic nibbles and stuff for the faint of palate.

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Three BitesMeat Cute

Gwen Ashley WaltersJune 1, 2014

Head north, south… or stay put… for Arizona’s hottest restaurant trend: house-cured charcuterie plates.

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Drink ThisThe Enlightened Traveler

Wynter HoldenJune 1, 2014

Godwin packs a fair amount of globetrotting into The Enlightened Traveler.

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Happy HourWeekend Edition

Wynter HoldenJune 1, 2014

‘80s pop band Loverboy reminded us that everybody works for the weekend-

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Local ProductsOKB Sauce

Gwen Ashley WaltersJune 1, 2014

The story has all the trappings of a Hollywood screenplay – bootleggers, remote barbecue shack and a debt owed

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Food ReviewsEl Chullo

Wynter HoldenJune 1, 2014

Find delectable dishes served with a side of Peruvian pride at this Phoenix eatery.

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Food ReviewsPink Pony

Marilyn HawkesJune 1, 2014

Spring training knickknacks aside, the venerable Scottsdale steakhouse is all but unrecognizable.

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Food ReviewsThe Post

Mike MeyerJune 1, 2014

Subtle spices and sweet endings materialize at east Phoenix’s best-kept secret.

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Three BitesPanna Gotta

Gwen Ashley WaltersMay 1, 2014

Modern twists give classic Italian desserts a kick in the posteriore.

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Drink ThisTemperance Trap

Wynter HoldenMay 1, 2014

Rhubarb is more than just a pie plant.

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Happy Hour¿Dónde Está La Fiesta?

Wynter HoldenMay 1, 2014

Cinco de Mayo may grant Phoenicians an excuse to party, but the bargain margaritas and mouthwatering Mexican eats served at these three south-of-the-border watering holes are cause for year-round celebration.

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Local ProductsThe People’s Puttanesca

Gwen Ashley WaltersMay 1, 2014

Spruce up your spaghetti with these Valley-based pasta sauces..

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Food ReviewsTaco Haus

Gwen Ashley WaltersMay 1, 2014

The duo behind Brat Haüs score with modernized Latin grub.

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Food ReviewsBink’s Scottsdale

PHOENIX magazineMay 1, 2014

The perennial James Beard contender satisfies expectations at his new Scottsdale outpost.

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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.