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CalendarThings to DoThings To Do Around the Valley This Week (November 5-11)

Editorial StaffNovember 5, 2024

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

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WinePav on Juice: Cactus Cru

Pavle MilicNovember 5, 2024

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

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Read ItRead It: Always Ahead by Oleg Bortman

Leah LeMoineNovember 5, 2024

After living his own version of the American dream, Ukrainian immigrant Oleg Bortman – a Phoenix real estate broker and co-founder of The Brokery – wanted to pass along the wisdom he’s gained from a multifaceted career

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The PHiX5 Concerts to Check Out This Week (November 4-10)

Jason KeilNovember 4, 2024

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Desert DigestOctober 2024 Restaurant Openings & Closings

Marilyn HawkesNovember 4, 2024

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TravelJust Back From California Wine Country with Chef Jacques Qualin

Editorial StaffNovember 4, 2024

His summer trip to California’s Sonoma Valley, a place known for its lush vineyards and some of the freshest produce around, took Qualin back to his childhood in France

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BusinessPHOENIX Business Trend: Mobile Bars

Leah LeMoineNovember 4, 2024

The return of beautiful weather heralds another return to the Valley: event season.

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Happy HourHappy Hour Spotlight: New HHs on the Block

Leah LeMoineNovember 4, 2024

We take a look at happy hour deals at Chompie's, Walter Studios and Marino's Italian Kitchen & Bar.

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Team PicksPHX mag Team Picks: Best New Restaurants in 2024

Editorial StaffNovember 4, 2024

What is your Best New Restaurant?

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Culture ClubM.I.M.’s Guitar & Violin Exhibition to Feature ‘Works of Art’

Robrt L. PelaNovember 4, 2024

A new exhibition at the Musical Instrument Museum isn’t fiddling around with stringed instruments.

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From Our PartnersKeep Your Joints Healthy And In Motion While Hiking

Editorial StaffNovember 4, 2024

At The CORE Institute, we educate our patients about keeping their joints healthy while hiking.

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BusinessPeopleHigh Post: The NBA’s Youngest CEO is Reshaping the Suns with a People-First Approach

Niki D'AndreaNovember 3, 2024

Josh Bartelstein’s journey in the NBA began with a humbling task: finding a shoe shiner for a friend of Detroit Pistons vice chairman Arn Tellem. 

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TravelNew Around Town in Las Vegas

Fatima GabirNovember 3, 2024

From first-time festivals to French cuisine to digital art exhibitions, Sin City always has a new card up its sleeve to entertain visitors.

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Tech CornerTech Corner: The Sick Podcast with Kelly Singh

Leah LeMoineNovember 3, 2024

If games and fantasy football aren’t enough to quench your Arizona Cardinals thirst, bookmark this podcast from NFL-credentialed marketing executive Kelly Singh

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Three BitesThree Bites: Tallow-lujah

Marilyn HawkesNovember 3, 2024

Savory perfection, thy name is beef tallow. And Valley restaurants are seeing the light.

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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.