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City Guide 2025Things To DoA Newcomer’s Guide to Cactus League Spring Training

Editorial StaffFebruary 1, 2025

Each spring, 15 Major League Baseball squads – and their fans – descend on the Valley to tune up for the long season ahead. Use this map to find nearby destinations for every Cactus League ballpark.

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City Guide 2025A Guide to Shopping in the Valley in 2025

Editorial StaffDecember 30, 2024

From luxury furniture shops and art galleries to indie boutiques and local liquor stores, the Valley is a shopper's paradise.

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City Guide 2025A Guide to Parks & Recreation in the Valley in 2025

Editorial StaffDecember 29, 2024

Enjoy animal encounters, souped-up racetracks and more at these Valley amusement venues.

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City Guide 2025A Guide to Dining in Central Phoenix in 2025

Editorial StaffDecember 28, 2024

Our city center is also our ground zero for culinary craft.

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City Guide 20253 Special-Occasion Spots in CenPho

Editorial StaffDecember 27, 2024

Planning a celebration? Make a reso at one of these elevated eateries.

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City Guide 20253 Downtown Phoenix Pizza Joints to Try in 2025

Editorial StaffDecember 26, 2024

Grab a slice of pie at these DTPHX pizzerias.

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City Guide 20253 Central Phoenix Cocktail Lounges

Editorial StaffDecember 25, 2024

Take a tipsy tour Downtown at these trendy drinking dens.

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City Guide 20253 Places in Phoenix for Fusion Fare

Editorial StaffDecember 24, 2024

These restaurants fuse cuisines from different cultures to create deliciously inventive dishes.

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City Guide 2025A Guide to Dining in North Phoenix in 2025

Editorial StaffDecember 23, 2024

Head north of Northern Avenue for an eclectic array of eating and drinking establishments.

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City Guide 20253 Eastern European Eateries in North Phoenix

Editorial StaffDecember 22, 2024

Enjoy a gastronomic tour of the Balkan Peninsula at these bakeries and cafes.

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City Guide 2025A Guide to West Valley Restaurants in 2025

Editorial StaffDecember 21, 2024

Look past the chains and you’ll find a treasure trove of ethnic eateries in the West Valley.

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City Guide 20253 Southeast Asian Spots in the West Valley

Editorial StaffDecember 20, 2024

Delight in the cuisine of Thailand and Vietnam at these Glendale institutions. 

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City Guide 20253 Best West Valley Italian Restaurants

Editorial StaffDecember 19, 2024

Have a hankering for some homemade pasta or Neapolitan pizza? These authentic Italian spots don’t disappoint.

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City Guide 2025A Guide to Dining in Old Town Scottsdale in 2025

Editorial StaffDecember 18, 2024

So many great restaurants, so little time in South/Old Town Scottsdale.

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City Guide 20253 Best Breakfasts in Old Town Scottsdale

Editorial StaffDecember 17, 2024

Mimosas, specialty coffees and eggs Benedict are the main events at these Old Town Scottsdale morning staples.

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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.