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Interview with a Mixologist: Georgina Oter of Telefèric Barcelona Scottsdale

CocktailsAugust 27, 2026Interview with a Mixologist: Georgina Oter of Telefèric Barcelona Scottsdale

Interview with a Mixologist: Tina McMahon of The Little Woody

CocktailsAugust 19, 2026Interview with a Mixologist: Tina McMahon of The Little Woody

Cocktail Program at One Sixth Means Never a Bad Day at the Office

CocktailsAugust 13, 2026Cocktail Program at One Sixth Means Never a Bad Day at the Office

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Happy HourHappy Hour Spotlight: New HHs on the Block

Leah LeMoineNovember 4, 2024

We take a look at happy hour deals at Chompie's, Walter Studios and Marino's Italian Kitchen & Bar.

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Team PicksPHX mag Team Picks: Best New Restaurants in 2024

Editorial StaffNovember 4, 2024

What is your Best New Restaurant?

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Three BitesThree Bites: Tallow-lujah

Marilyn HawkesNovember 3, 2024

Savory perfection, thy name is beef tallow. And Valley restaurants are seeing the light.

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Q&AEat Beat Interrogation with Chef Jason Alford

Marilyn HawkesNovember 3, 2024

We recently sat down with the kitchen vet to see what’s in store this season.

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Desert DigestPizzicletta Owner to Open New Concept in Former Brix Space in Flagstaff

Nikki BuchananNovember 2, 2024

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Space CaseSpace Case: Tell Your Friends

Madison RutherfordNovember 2, 2024

This sleek, subterranean cocktail lounge in North Scottsdale was envisioned by Creation Hospitality and Clive Collective using an unorthodox approach: reverse engineering.

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Food ReviewsDining Review: Sidewinder

Nikki BuchananNovember 2, 2024

After 10 p.m. most nights, the nine-stool counter and outdoor tables are packed with industry peeps

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Eater's TriangleEater’s Triangle: Oh, Omakase!

Craig OuthierNovember 2, 2024

At most sushi places, omakase (“to entrust”) simply means you “trust” the chef to serve you whatever dishes he likes before you get full and tap out.

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Food ReviewsDining Review: Tacos and Craft

Nikki BuchananNovember 2, 2024

Sit at the bar to watch the magic happen and take in the subtle aroma of wood smoke from the Santa Maria grill.

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Liquid ArizonaLiquid Arizona: Sun Wine

Craig OuthierNovember 2, 2024

Arizona Stronghold Vineyards enlists the elements to make the state’s first Madeira.

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Food ReviewsDining Review: Avasa Pan Asian

Craig OuthierNovember 2, 2024

Vaguely “modern” – read: there’s a cocktail list – the restaurant leans into the Arabic- and Turkic-tinged cuisine of Hyderabad

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Food ReviewsDining Review: Okay Maguey Taco Bar

Craig OuthierNovember 2, 2024

Owner Miguel Peredo (whose more formal Agave del Scottsdale closed earlier this year) and 20-something chef Jose Rodriguez are proudly biased toward Mexico City and Pueblan cooking

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Dining23 Places to Eat in Phoenix in November & December

Editorial StaffNovember 1, 2024

The restaurants listed are noteworthy and randomly selected from our rotating master list.

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Dining17 Places to Eat in Scottsdale in November & December

Editorial StaffNovember 1, 2024

The restaurants listed are noteworthy and randomly selected from our rotating master list.

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Dining11 Places to Eat in the East Valley in November & December

Editorial StaffNovember 1, 2024

The restaurants listed are noteworthy and randomly selected from our rotating master list.

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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.