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Food ReviewsDining Review: Our Critic Falls in Love with Saint Pasta

Nikki BuchananMay 1, 2025

Restaurateur Racan Alhoch gives no quarter to social media critics – or mediocre Italian-American food.

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PeopleSpotlight: Diamondbacks Pitcher Merrill Kelly is an Embracer of Chaos

Jason KeilMay 1, 2025

He enters the 2025 season in the toughest division in baseball, ready to shake things up with a new pitch and plenty of optimism.

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Liquid ArizonaHuss Brewing Unveils Devil’s Halo Lager to Benefit NIL at ASU

Craig OuthierMay 1, 2025

Every can of Huss Brewing Co. Devil’s Halo will put money in the pockets of ASU athletes.

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Culture ClubGlobal Warming-Themed Art on Display at Desert Botanical Garden & Phoenix Art Museum

Editorial StaffMay 1, 2025

At its center is a towering cone made of more of the flags, all of them commissioned by Phoenix textile artist Ann Morton.

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Three Bites3 Spots in the Valley Perfecting the Cacio e Pepe Italian Dish

Marilyn HawkesMay 1, 2025

Ubiquitous but notoriously tricky to master, cacio e pepe is the double Axel of Italian cooking.

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From Our PartnersTravelDiscover the Ultimate Luxury Coastal Retreat in San Diego

Editorial StaffMay 1, 2025

The Lodge at Torrey Pines offers an ideal destination for golfers, foodies, health & wellness aficionados, design buffs, and explorers in La Jolla, California.

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PromotionsWin Tickets to See Crime Junkie Podcast Live

Matthew JohnsonApril 30, 2025

Enter for a chance to win tickets to this show on May 16 at Arizona Financial theatre.

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The PHiX6 San Diego Rooftop Bars and Pools to Cool Off This Summer

Sydnee WilsonApril 29, 2025

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Desert Digest6 Valley Spots to Take Mom This Mother’s Day

Aleah SteinleApril 29, 2025

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The PHiX5 Concerts to Check Out This Week (April 28-May 4)

Jason KeilApril 29, 2025

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FeaturesHealth-Care HeroesPHOENIX magazine’s 2025 Health-Care Heroes

Jason KeilApril 28, 2025

Many selfless people, from volunteers to nurses, work behind the scenes to support the Valley’s health and well-being.

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CalendarThings to DoThings To Do Around the Valley This Week (April 28-May 4)

Editorial StaffApril 28, 2025

Our curated list of the top events to seek out for the coming week and weekend.

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Drink ThisButler’s Easy Geeks Out Over Exquisite Lavender Fog Cocktail

Nikki BuchananApril 28, 2025

Though it wears the guise of an unassuming neighborhood bar in Sunnyslope, Butler’s Easy takes its cocktail program mighty seriously.

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The PHiX4 Unconventional Gallery Spaces to Get Your Art Fix in the Valley

Lex DoigApril 25, 2025

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The PHiX6 Inclusive Local Events to Find Your Community This Spring

Royal YoungApril 25, 2025

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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.