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Best of the Valley2024 Best of the Valley: Most Innovative Pastry Chefs

Editorial StaffJuly 4, 2024

Crystal Kass and Mark Chacon earn the nod for most innovative in the Valley!

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Best of the Valley2024 Best of the Valley: Lifestyle & Entertainment

Editorial StaffJuly 4, 2024

The Valley's wellspring of cultural diversions – festivals, the arts, fitness, et al. – has never been deeper or more diverse. Grab your trunks and dive in!

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Best of the Valley2024 Best of the Valley: Neighborhood Doughnut Shops

Editorial StaffJuly 4, 2024

Four corners: Best Neighborhood Doughnut shops across the 4 corners of the Valley.

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Best of the Valley2024 Best of the Valley: Breakfast & Coffee

Editorial StaffJuly 4, 2024

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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Best of the Valley2024 Best of the Valley: Music & The Arts

Editorial StaffJuly 4, 2024

Congrats to Best of the Valley Hall of Fame inductee Heard Museum.

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Best of the Valley2024 Best of the Valley: Food & Drink Staples

Editorial StaffJuly 4, 2024

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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Craft BeerBeer of the Month: Tombstone Brewing Company Joosy Froot QDH DIPA

Craig OuthierJuly 3, 2024

A rare “quadruple hopped” hazy IPA, Joosy Froot explodes in all directions with Nectaron, Superdelic, Citra and Mosaic hops, delivering slight bitterness and lush tropicality with equal aplomb.

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Editorial StaffJuly 2, 2024

2024 Best of the Valley - Game On! 591 High-Scoring Valley Favorites

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Liquid ArizonaLiquid Arizona: The Gold Medal Red from 1764 Vineyards

Craig OuthierJuly 2, 2024

Southern Arizona’s 1764 Vineyards made a big splash at the 2023 Arizona Wine Competition.

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The PHiX5 Concerts to Check Out This Week (July 1-7)

Jason KeilJuly 2, 2024

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Best of the ValleypodcastPHOENIX magazine Podcast: Best of the Valley 2024

Matthew JohnsonJuly 2, 2024

PHOENIX Editor Craig Outhier and Managing Editor Leah LeMoine join Director of Digital Content Matthew Johnson to give readers behind-the-print insight into the all-new Best of the Valley 2024 issue, on newsstands Friday, July 5.

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DiningWhere to Eat in Phoenix: 26 Restaurants Worth Dining at This Month

Editorial StaffJuly 1, 2024

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

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DiningWhere to Eat in Scottsdale: 22 Restaurants Worth Visiting This Month

Editorial StaffJuly 1, 2024

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

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DiningWhere to Eat in the East Valley: 17 Restaurants Worth Checking Out This Month

Editorial StaffJuly 1, 2024

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

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DiningWhere to Eat in the West Valley: 10 Restaurants to Try This Month

Editorial StaffJuly 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.