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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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Q&AEat Beat Interrogation with Esther Boado

Marilyn HawkesDecember 26, 2025

Sushi was not on Esther Boado’s brain when she first worked in restaurants to cover expenses in college.

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Three BitesStroga’ Genius

Marilyn HawkesDecember 25, 2025

The all-time champion of mom-approved comfort food is taking Valley restaurants by storm.

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FeaturesFood & DrinkHole-in-the-Wall Wonders

Editorial StaffDecember 25, 2025

Not all meals need tablecloths – and not every must-visit restaurant provides clear signage! From trailer tacos to Chinese chicken wings that you fetch from a window, peruse this gallery of the Valley’s most well-hidden culinary gems.

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FeaturesFood & Drink7 Phoenix Food Trends for 2026

Marilyn HawkesDecember 24, 2025

What delightful dining surprises lie in wait for Valley foodists in 2026? We found seven cutting-edge trends you can really sink your teeth into.

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Space CaseSpace Case: Society Swan

Madison RutherfordDecember 24, 2025

The newest addition to Fox Restaurant Concepts’ expanding flock of hospitality ventures – Culinary Dropout, The Henry, The Global Ambassador – has two muses.

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Drink ThisDrink This: Pearl of the Desert

Nikki BuchananDecember 23, 2025

Pearl of the Desert is a nickname for Ghadames, an ancient oasis city in Libya architecturally designed to combat the Sahara’s extreme heat.

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Food & DrinkServing Old Town: New Tennis-Themed Lounge 40 Love Opens in Scottsdale

Matthew JohnsonDecember 19, 2025

We volleyed questions with co-owners Sean Mulholland and Avery Johnson Jr. on the restaurant’s Valley debut, celebrity sightings and why they chose Scottdale after the closure of their L.A. location.

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DiningWhere to Eat: Japanese & Sushi Restaurants in the Phoenix Area

Editorial StaffDecember 18, 2025

33 of our editorial favorites for sushi and Japanese cuisine across the Valley.

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Openings/ClosingsDurant’s Set to Reopen Refreshed and Renewed after 10-Month Restoration

Matthew JohnsonDecember 10, 2025

Classic Arizona steakhouse to welcome diners again starting December 17.

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Desert DigestNovember 2025 Restaurant Openings & Closings

Marilyn HawkesDecember 9, 2025

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Team PicksDecember is National Root Vegetable Month

Editorial StaffDecember 1, 2025

What's your fave local dish starring a humble root veg?

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Desert DigestSavor the Season: 10 Local Thanksgiving Feasts

Alanna GoodmanNovember 21, 2025

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Food ReviewsDining Review: Our Critic Goes Hog Wild for Liquor Pig

Nikki BuchananNovember 10, 2025

Masterful cooking and terrific cocktails give our critic a rooting interest in this plucky Old Town gastropub.

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Food ReviewsDining Review: Sexy Roman Delights Our Food Critic

Nikki BuchananNovember 6, 2025

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Food ReviewsDining Review: Marisco Boys Serves Up Flawless Mexican Seafood

Nikki BuchananNovember 6, 2025

The kingpins behind Taco Boy’s pivot deliciously to fancy seafood.

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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.