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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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Happy HourShots in the Dark

Wynter HoldenJuly 1, 2013

Having embraced anti-booze laws years before Prohibition, early 20th-century Arizona was no stranger to speakeasies.

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Local ProductsBBQPHX Barbecue Sauce

Gwen Ashley WaltersJuly 1, 2013

“If you’re a one-note sauce, you’re a loser,” says barbecue competition winner and caterer Tracy Mescha.

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Food ReviewsGrassroots

Marilyn HawkesJuly 1, 2013

A second-generation Valley restaurateur puts a scrumptious Southern spin on American standards at his Scottsdale neighborhood eatery.

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Food ReviewsCoconut’s Fish Cafe

Carey SweetJuly 1, 2013

Maui’s legendary “perfect fish taco” comes to Scottsdale, but is that lofty claim just a fish tale?

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Food ReviewsProof Canteen

Gwen Ashley WaltersJuly 1, 2013

Resort dining is hardly a last resort at this Four Seasons-embedded provider of toothsome American comfort food.

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Drink ThisBlueberry Hill

Wynter HoldenJuly 1, 2013

It’s unlikely rock ‘n’ roll legend Fats Domino understood the benefits of flavonoids or antioxidants when he recorded his 1956 hit single “Blueberry Hill.

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Drink ThisStrawberry Fields

Wynter HoldenJune 1, 2013

It’s easy to mistake the chorus for a serenade about ripe red fruit.

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Happy HourBeach Cruisers

Wynter HoldenJune 1, 2013

An easy alternative to a 215-mile drive to the coast, these happy hours offer an instant seaside vacation with no sunscreen required.

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Three BitesPrickly Pairs

Carey SweetJune 1, 2013

It’s cactus season in Arizona, and Valley chefs are finding creative ways to present this desert-to-table staple.

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Local ProductsSuper Chunk Sweets & Treats

Gwen Ashley WaltersJune 1, 2013

We struggled for two years to pick just the right name and kept coming back to Super Chunk.

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Food ReviewsPig & Pickle

Gwen Ashley WaltersJune 1, 2013

Retro cocktails and inventive dude-food make this SoSco resto popular with industry insiders, but a few tune-ups would be just swine.

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Food ReviewsMorning Squeeze

Wynter HoldenJune 1, 2013

Updated classics and fresh decor make Old Town Scottsdale’s new hangover hangout an early riser.

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Food ReviewsDistrito

Editorial StaffJune 1, 2013

Iron Chef Jose Garces’ formerly funky haunt gets serious, revamping the decor and restyling the modern-Mex eats.

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Happy HourThai One On

Wynter HoldenMay 1, 2013

Take your mouth on a Southeast Asian tour while getting more Bangkok for your buck at these flavorful happy hours.

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Local ProductsSichuan Pepper Chocolate Ice Cream

Gwen Ashley WaltersMay 1, 2013

Helen Yung and Jan Wichayanuparp are not ones to rest on their laurels.

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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.