Food & DrinkFly to Dinner at Arizona’s Best Airport Restaurant
Leah LeMoineSeptember 14, 2023
Excerpt from our Foodie Bucket List feature in PHOENIX magazine.
Food & DrinkGet a Delicious Education in Modern Indigenous Cuisine at Cafe Gozhoo
Leah LeMoineSeptember 12, 2023
White Mountain Apache and Diné chef Nephi Craig runs the kitchen at this bright, casual spot, incorporating Native ingredients like corn, beans, squash, chocolate and chiles.
FeaturesFood & DrinkFoodie Bucket List: 10 Ways to Live Your AZ Food Life to the Fullest
Editorial StaffSeptember 1, 2023
We’ve rounded up 10 ways to live your AZ food life to the fullest, from street food to splurges.
November is National Pepper Month! What's your favorite local chile dish?
The PHiXBarrio Café Hosts Fundraiser for Local Artist Pablo Luna This Weekend
Tiffany AcostaMarch 15, 2022
On February 24, prominent Phoenix muralist Pablo Luna was hospitalized due to undiagnosed diabetes. The local community quickly rallied behind him to raise funds and awareness. Silvana Salcido Esparza, who owns the vaunted Barrio Café in Phoenix, will be hosting a fundraiser for Luna’s medical expenses on March 19 from 4 to 11 p.m. The event will include an art show, food, live painting, music and a raffle. Luna’s work graces buildings in Downtown and...
Three BitesThree Bites: Chiles en Nogada
Marilyn HawkesSeptember 22, 2021
Roasty yet rich, traditional Mexican chiles en nogada fits your autumn dining needs like a turtleneck sweater.
Desert DigestFood & Drink5 of the Best Vegan Options at Non-Vegan Restaurants Around the Valley
Izabella HernandezSeptember 22, 2021
Chiles en nogada from Barrio Café | Photo by Angelina Aragon Though there are a slew of eateries that cater to vegans emerging around the Valley, it can be tricky to find plant-based options at regular restaurants. We’ve rounded up five of the best vegan menus at non-vegan restaurants, which feature everything from tacos with faux meat to soup sans animal products. El Charro Hipster Bar and Café El Charro Hipster Bar and Café...
2021Best of the ValleyFood & DrinkBest of the Valley Mexican Food by Region
Editorial StaffJuly 7, 2021
Our picks of the Best of the Valley Mexican food options based by region of the country the food originated from.
Barbacoa and tripas tacos at Tacos Chiwas | Photo by Eric Cox Phoenix is basically the Ivy League of everyone’s favorite hand-borne Mexican food staple – the taco. From cilantro-flecked street tacos to $10 pork belly masterpieces to vegetarian versions, there’s a taco for everyone in this town. Here are seven spots to find your fave. Gallo Blanco The humble Baja-style fish taco goes upscale at Gallo Blanco, where chef-owner Doug Robson first merged...
A new mural has gone up on the side of Barrio Café as part of the Black History Month Mural Project. Organized by Gizette Knight and Reality Dreams, the project includes 28 murals, each depicting three figures from black history, throughout Phoenix during the month of February. Shirley Chisholm by @johnny_the_murales Nina Simone by @artthoutiffany Angela Davis by @creation80 After taking in the mural, take in (or out) the award-winning food at Barrio Café. Barrio Café 2814...
ArtsFeaturesConsumer Art: 6 Valley Restaurants Showcasing the Work of Local Artists
Craig OuthierSeptember 16, 2020
Have a taste for at? Feast your eyes on these Valley restaurants, where local muralists, sculptors and mixed-media specialists have found unique and dynamic showcases for the fruits of their craft.
Valley NewsSplit Decisions
Jimmy MagahernAugust 22, 2019
Who gets custody of a business’s fans and followers when its founding partners split? That’s just one modern question Valley businesses face when their principals get a “business divorce.”
Desert DigestLists6 Food & Drink-Related Things We’re Looking Forward to in September
Editorial StaffAugust 21, 2019
1. The re-jiggered grilled octopus at Nico Heirloom Kitchen. Chef Gio Osso’s signature dish gets a makeover. Now dressed with poblano, garbanzos and chorizo. 2. Hitting Vincent’s on Camelback during Arizona Restaurant Week (Sept. 20-29). As an aperitif to Chef Vincent Guerithault’s star-studded 50th anniversary roast in October. 3. The debut of Phoenix Unknown: World Food and Music Night Market at The Van Buren on Friday, Sept. 13. Global music and bites to match. statesidepresents.com...