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All the news that’s fit to nosh.  Fiesta Time: Joyride Taco House is celebrating Cinco De Mayo all weekend long with an exclusive Agave Lounge extension filled with festive decor. The lounge will include extended seating and buckets of Huss Rio Salado Mexican Lager and a specialty tequila-based cocktail called Island Time. Chips and salsa can be enjoyed on the patio and a variety of taco favorites like carne asada, Baja fish, pork adobada, carnitas...

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  Whether it’s through her products or philanthropic efforts, OMG Overnight Oats founder Alexis Brown is all about giving back to her community. Brown strives to provide healthy, balanced and ready-to-eat meals, snacks and desserts to consumers in the Valley and beyond while simultaneously raising funds and awareness for a cause she believes in. Health and wellness have always been important to the Scottsdale entrepreneur. During the pandemic, Brown often made her overnight oats with...

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All the news that’s fit to nosh. Crystals and Cocktails: Quartz, a new cocktail lounge, is opening in Downtown Phoenix on Thursday, April 20. Valley dwellers can stimulate their senses and quench their thirst with stunning visuals and unique cocktails. The bar’s menu and theme are inspired by the 12 birthstones of each calendar year. Cocktails are designed around each stone’s unique characteristics, driving the flavor profiles and look. Some of the cocktails include the...

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All the news that’s fit to nosh. Wine and Dine Festival-Style: The Verde Valley Wine Festival is returning to Cottonwood for its sixth year. Friday, May 19 and Saturday, May 20, savor samples from a variety of the finest local wineries, restaurants and artisan vendors. The events will kick off with the First Crush VVWF Gala & Auction at the Old Town Cottonwood Clubhouse on Friday night from 6 to 9 p.m. The festival will...

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When I was invited to North Scottsdale to try out a new casual restaurant concept called sneakybird, I immediately jumped on social media to do a little research before my visit. I discovered that this new restaurant claims to specialize in “crispy, tender and flavorful chicken that tastes fried, but never is.”  That seemed like a bold claim and I was eager to find out how good this faux fried chicken could really be. Located...