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Arizona Travel Awards2025 Arizona Travel Awards: Meet the Winners

Jason KeilJune 26, 2025

Arizona has something for everyone, from outdoor adventures set against breathtaking natural landscapes to award-winning restaurants, historical locales and art festivals that bring in visitors from around the world. To celebrate it all, the Arizona Travel Awards returns to recognize the destinations that make the 48th state great.

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Desert DigestSummer Cocktail Camp Q&A: Arlene Magana of Drop Dead Gorgeous

Madison RutherfordJune 26, 2025

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The PHiXTwo Generations, One Stage: A.J. Croce on Finding His Sound and Embracing His Father’s

Mirelle InglefieldJune 26, 2025

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From the EditorEditor’s Note for July/August 2025: Everything We Like

Craig OuthierJune 26, 2025

"But when it comes to our annual Best of the Valley issue, which is gloriously celebrating its silver anniversary in 2025 with this out-of-control freight train of an issue, maybe the criticism is valid.”

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Top Dentists2025 Top Dentists

Editorial StaffJune 26, 2025

You know the drill! Get your oral health into gear with our exclusive list of the Valley’s most high-performing dentists. The 2025 crop includes 170 clinicians spanning 10 distinct dental specialties.  

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Desert Digest6 Dining Deals to Support Local and Savor this Summer

Sommer BaileyJune 26, 2025

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The PHiXAll You Need is Love and a Great Big Wall: New Mural Depicts Love and Acceptance in Downtown Phoenix

Aimee SmithJune 26, 2025

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The PHiX7 Queer Community Resources for Pride Month and Beyond

Royal YoungJune 26, 2025

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2025 Best of the Valley2025 Best of the Valley Food & Drink: Editor’s Picks

Editorial StaffJune 26, 2025

Much of what we love about the Valley are those pieces of it we can sip, nibble or otherwise devour, from fusion Indian cuisine to primo falafel to cloudy IPAs. Salut!

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2025 Best of the Valley2025 Best of the Valley Food & Drink: Coffee & Breakfast

Editorial StaffJune 26, 2025

Much of what we love about the Valley are those pieces of it we can sip, nibble or otherwise devour, from fusion Indian cuisine to primo falafel to cloudy IPAs. Salut!

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2025 Best of the Valley2025 Best of the Valley Food & Drink: Dining Picks

Editorial StaffJune 26, 2025

Our editorial picks for the best in fine dining around the Valley in 2025.

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2025 Best of the Valley2025 Best of the Valley Food & Drink: Cheap Eats, Deals & Specials

Editorial StaffJune 26, 2025

Our editorial staff picks for the best dining specials in the Valley in 2025.

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2025 Best of the Valley2025 Best of the Valley Food & Drink: Old School vs. New School

Editorial StaffJune 26, 2025

A city-by-city breakdown of our editorial favorites that have been around forever and their newer counterparts making waves.

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2025 Best of the Valley2025 Best of the Valley Food & Drink: Cocktails, Bars & Beers

Editorial StaffJune 26, 2025

Imbibe in this roundup of our editorial staff's favorite drinking spots around the Valley in 2025.

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2025 Best of the Valley2025 Best of the Valley Food & Drink: Dining Scene

Editorial StaffJune 26, 2025

Sometimes it's more the people and places that make the food experience better. This is our editorial roundup of those favorites.

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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.