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Culture ClubAll That Glitters

Robrt L. PelaNovember 6, 2025

“I eat, breathe and sleep Christmas lights,” Simon Kreisberger says when I ask about his job. “I wake up every morning thinking about the happiest time of the year. Christmas isn’t seasonal for me.”

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Studio SessionStudio Session: Suzanne M. Campbell

Robrt L. PelaNovember 6, 2025

The Wisconsin native, whose oil paintings and jewelry will be exhibited in the Sonoran Arts League’s 29th annual Hidden in the Hills Artist Studio Tour this November, figures she’s been making art – and other things – her whole life.

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CalendarTop 10 Events Around the Valley in November & December

Jason KeilNovember 6, 2025

Fill up your winter calendar with this handy top 10 guide.

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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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Food ReviewsNovember Dining Reviews from All Across the Valley

Editorial StaffNovember 6, 2025

Our thoughts on Prince St. Pizza, Minnow, Thai'd Up RIce & Noodles and Seoul Burgers.

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Local Products3 Local Products to Try this Fall

Marilyn HawkesNovember 6, 2025

Exotic hot sauce, Saturday bagels and small-batch cookies and candy have our attention this month.

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Liquid ArizonaLiquid Arizona: Off to the Races

Craig OuthierNovember 6, 2025

Ingo’s to-go cocktail program, including its inimitable Greyhound, leads the field.

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The PHiXThis Week in Movies: Black Comedy ‘Bugonia’ Critiques Faith, Power, and Perception

M.V. MoorheadNovember 5, 2025

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Desert DigestOctober 2025 Restaurant Openings & Closings

Marilyn HawkesNovember 5, 2025

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Happy HourHappy Hour Spotlight: Best New Restaurants

Leah LeMoineNovember 5, 2025

Finding the best deals at Shiv Supper Club, Belmont Kitchen & Cocktails and Mixela.

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Eater's TriangleEater’s Triangle: Elite Brewpub Grub

Craig OuthierNovember 5, 2025

Friends, we live in heady days for brewery dining.

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Pav On JuicePav on Juice: Harvest Post-Mortem

Pavle MilicNovember 5, 2025

A monthly look at Arizona wine with Valley dining impresario Pavle Milic.

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Q&AEat Beat Interrogation with Antonia Kane

Marilyn HawkesNovember 5, 2025

When pastry chef Antonia Kane learned that she was nominated for a James Beard Award for her work at COURSE earlier this year, she was genuinely shocked.

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Three BitesThree Bites: Dinner and a Show

Marilyn HawkesNovember 5, 2025

Once the province of cruise ships and ’70s steakhouses, tableside desserts are firing up a new generation of admirers in Greater Phoenix.

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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.