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CocktailsSummer Cocktail Camp at George & Gather to Showcase Flavors, Techniques and Perspectives

Asonta BenettiJune 25, 2026

A passion for clean ingredients carries into the cocktail offerings, where every drink is built with an eye on sourcing, quality and intentionality.

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From Our PartnersWhy Arizona Couples Are Choosing a More Personalized Engagement Ring Experience

From Our PartnersJune 12, 2026

Christopher Fine Diamonds has served East Valley couples for more than two decades and was recently named a 2026 Best of the Valley winner by PHOENIX Magazine.

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Cocktails2026 Summer Cocktail Camp Interview with a Mixologist!

Asonta BenettiJune 5, 2026

We asked Feringhee beverage director Kishore Thadikmalla to pour us an early of the restaurant’s Cocktail Camp engagement.

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Craft BeerGreenwood Brewing Announces Expansion into Downtown Chandler

Matthew JohnsonFebruary 10, 2026

2nd location to open later this year

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DiningWhere to Eat: Japanese & Sushi Restaurants in the Phoenix Area

Editorial StaffDecember 18, 2025

33 of our editorial favorites for sushi and Japanese cuisine across the Valley.

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BusinessNumber Generators: What Makes State Forty Eight the Ultimate Arizona Brand

Jessica DunhamJuly 3, 2025

A decade after Mike Spangenberg and Nicholas Polando founded the Chandler T-shirt company, State Forty Eight has become synonymous with all things local.

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ListsWhere Should I Eat? 12 West Valley Restaurants to Try this Spring

Editorial StaffMarch 14, 2025

The restaurants listed are noteworthy and randomly selected from our rotating master list.

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ListsWhere Should I Eat? 16 East Valley Restaurants to Try this Spring

Editorial StaffMarch 14, 2025

The restaurants listed are noteworthy and randomly selected from our rotating master list.

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City Guide 2025A Guide to Food & Drink in the East Valley in 2025

Editorial StaffDecember 5, 2024

Global cuisine, American favorites and tons of breweries hold court in Mesa, Chandler and Gilbert.

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City Guide 20253 Destination Dining Spots in Downtown Chandler

Editorial StaffDecember 3, 2024

Whether it’s for a first date or birthday dinner, these restaurants are worth the drive. 

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Arts & CultureCity Guide 2025The Best Museums, Art Events and Performance Venues in the East Valley

Editorial StaffOctober 10, 2024

Calling all culture vultures: Get your fix with our region-by-region guide to the Valley’s best museums, art events, performance venues and more.

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Dining14 East Valley Eateries to Try in September

Editorial StaffSeptember 1, 2024

Noteworthy East Valley restaurants from our rotating master list.

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Food ReviewsDining Review: Viet Fusion

Nikki BuchananMay 10, 2024

This is a mainstream restaurant geared toward wimpy Americans on a budget.

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Dining19 East Valley Restaurants to Try This Month

Editorial StaffMay 6, 2024

19 notable East Valley restaurants selected from our rotating master dining guide list.

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Craft BeerThe Best Golf Course-Adjacent Breweries Around the Phoenix Metro Area

Matthew JohnsonJanuary 18, 2024

Keep the long drives on the par fives and make your post-round travel your short game specialty with our list of the closest crafty drinks after a day on the links.

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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.