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Drink ThisDrink This: Aloe Weed Thy Name from Garden Bar

Nikki BuchananMay 5, 2022

Skip the Long Island Iced Tea and try this hilariously named, faintly fizzy refresher.

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FeaturesValley News12th Annual Readers’ Photo Contest: Artful Contrast

Editorial StaffMay 5, 2022

Opposites attract and complement each other in this year’s final lineup of reader-provided photographic excellence.

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HistoryResurgence of Drag Shows on Roosevelt Row Harkens Back to Gay Nightlife Heyday

Douglas TowneMay 5, 2022

The resurgence of drag shows on Roosevelt Row recalls the heyday of Downtown gay bar 307 Lounge.

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Local Products3 Local Products to Try This Late Spring and Early Summer

Marilyn HawkesMay 5, 2022

Try low-sodium seasonings, all-natural flavored pasta, and sweet and savory pie this May and June.

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PeopleWhat’s in Your Bag? with Daulton Varsho

Haley SmilowMay 5, 2022

What could a rising baseball star who plays multiple positions need in his bag? Diamondback Daulton Varsho gave us a peek.

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Three BitesThree Bites: Veggie Boards

Marilyn HawkesMay 5, 2022

Packed with pickled and roasted goodies, new-look vegetable boards offer variety and fun to meat-free Phoenicians.

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Valley NewsLeg Sesh 2022: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

Stephen LemonsMay 5, 2022

In their latest legislative confab, Arizona lawmakers clamped down hard on abortion, voting and catalytic converter thefts. Here are the post-game highlights.

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FeaturesValley NewsExile on Oak Street: A Snapshot of Homelessness in Phoenix

Jimmy MagahernMay 5, 2022

Homelessness has spread to neighborhoods all over Phoenix. And the remedies are as varied as the people the solutions aim to repair – or remove.

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Food ReviewsFour Corners: May and June Dining Reviews

Editorial StaffMay 5, 2022

Monthly dining reviews from all over the Valley.

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Things to DoTravel2022 Staycation Guide

Leah LeMoineMay 5, 2022

As temperatures rise, room rates drop at Valley resorts – and the staycation deals just keep getting sweeter.

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Valley NewsRaising Phoenix: Saying Goodbye to Big Surf

Amy SilvermanMay 5, 2022

Big Surf kind of sucked. But like so many vestiges of the Valley’s yesteryear, is that any reason not to miss it?

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Valley NewsLand Zo: Hayden Flour Mill in Tempe Gets a Modernizing Makeover

Lisa Van LooMay 5, 2022

A new proposal includes tentative ideas to convert Hayden Flour Mill’s silos into a multiuse restaurant and museum space.

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TravelDay Trip: Tortilla Flat

Brooke TyburskiMay 5, 2022

Tortilla Flat is an Arizona original, from the dollar bills tacked onto the walls to the prickly pear fare.

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CuratorFeaturesLife in the Low Lane: A History of Lowrider Culture in the Valley

Kenechi AnigboguMay 5, 2022

Born from the post-war milieu that spawned countless American classics, lowrider culture has played it cool on Phoenix streets for eight decades – and is enjoying a post-pandemic heyday.

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Food ReviewsReview: First & Last

Nikki BuchananMay 5, 2022

If the food rises to the level of its décor, this handsome Modern American restaurant in Roosevelt Row will have the whole package.

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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.