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Food ReviewsEat Beat Review: Calle Chile

Jess HarterJuly 1, 2026

A Silver City couple brings their mothers’ recipes – and New Mexico’s most famous chile – to northeast Mesa.

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Food ReviewsFour Corners: Monthly Dining Reviews from all over the Valley

Craig OuthierJuly 1, 2026

Reviews of new spots in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Chandler and Glendale.

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Local Products3 Local Products to Try this Summer

Marilyn HawkesJuly 1, 2026

Our local product-guru has eyes on glorious granola, craft coffee beans and confetti cake mix.

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Liquid ArizonaLiquid Arizona: Temple University

Craig OuthierJuly 1, 2026

Two ASU grads put themselves through cocktail school to create America’s first canned Shirley Temple.

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Happy HourHappy Hour Spotlight: Common Ground Culinary Hit-List

Leah LeMoineJuly 1, 2026

Enjoy the best happy hour deals at Nobu Scottsdale, Saint Urban and The Neighborly.

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Eater's TriangleEater’s Triangle: The Great Blight Way

Craig OuthierJuly 1, 2026

Part of the thrill of exploring the colony of terrific eateries on Broadway Road near 28th Street is a matter of likelihood, or lack thereof.

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Pav On JuicePav on Juice: New Winery in Town

Pavle MilicJuly 1, 2026

Brett’s first release – five wines, maybe six – will drop just as this issue hits your doorstep.

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Q&AEat Beat Interrogation with Devon McConville of Matilda’s All-Day Café

Marilyn HawkesJuly 1, 2026

After walking away from a finance career in 2015, Devon McConville longed for more fulfilling work.

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Space CaseSpace Case: Sophia’s Brunch Counter

Madison RutherfordJuly 1, 2026

The striking open-air pavilion design draws inspiration from Midcentury architecture, elemental geometry and European courtyards.

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Arizona Travel Awards2026 Arizona Travel Awards Winners

Jason KeilJuly 1, 2026

When it comes to scenic outdoor adventures, eye-catching art festivals and award-winning restaurants, Arizona ranks near the top of any credible list, attracting visitors from all corners of the world.

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Drink ThisDrink This: Make it Rain

Asonta BenettiJuly 1, 2026

Still & Barrel opened in North-Central Phoenix last spring with one of the most ambitious whiskey programs in town.

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CocktailsFeatures2026 Summer Cocktail Camp Roll-Call

Asonta BenettiJuly 1, 2026

Meet the master mixologists and boffo beverage concepts that make possible the latest incarnation of our summer cocktail demo series.

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Team PicksPHX Team Picks: Our Favorite Corn Dishes

Editorial StaffJuly 1, 2026

July is National Corn Month! What's your favorite maíz dish?

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From the EditorEditor’s Note: Inheritable BOV

Craig OuthierJuly 1, 2026

The Best of the Valley feature you’re about to read reflects dozens, maybe even hundreds of such lineages.

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FeaturesLandThe New NIMBY

Jimmy MagahernJuly 1, 2026

It’s not just about prisons and payday loan centers anymore. Data centers are now the primary provider of Valley homeowner angst.

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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.