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Food ReviewsDining Review: Avasa Pan Asian

Craig OuthierNovember 2, 2024

Vaguely “modern” – read: there’s a cocktail list – the restaurant leans into the Arabic- and Turkic-tinged cuisine of Hyderabad

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Food ReviewsDining Review: Okay Maguey Taco Bar

Craig OuthierNovember 2, 2024

Owner Miguel Peredo (whose more formal Agave del Scottsdale closed earlier this year) and 20-something chef Jose Rodriguez are proudly biased toward Mexico City and Pueblan cooking

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Food ReviewsDining Review: Mensho Ramen

Nikki BuchananNovember 1, 2024

You’ll love this Japanese cult favorite down to the last slurpable, umami-packed bite.

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Food ReviewsDining Review: The Ends

Nikki BuchananNovember 1, 2024

Tommy Plato’s Bourdain-inspired Old Town restaurant is a disarming treat – if not quite the globetrotting adventure our critic hoped it would be.

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Food ReviewsDining Review: Ambrogio15

Nikki BuchananNovember 1, 2024

Biltmore Fashion Park’s new Milanese import is too “mid” to make us swoon.

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Food ReviewsDining Review: Born & Bred in Scottsdale

Craig OuthierSeptember 7, 2024

Envisioned by restaurateur Charles Barber as a toned-down version of Aftermath, this Scottsdale offshoot instead simply lacks tone.

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Food ReviewsDining Review: Sage & Barrel Brings Midwest Comfort to Queen Creek

Nikole TowerSeptember 6, 2024

Owner Jordan Blevins brings the hearty comfort food of his native Midwest to this classy but casual restaurant, which touts more than 40 Arizona craft brews.

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Food ReviewsDining Review: Arboleda

Nikki BuchananJanuary 5, 2024

The jamón hits the mark at this handsome, high-end Scottsdale eatery, but little else has our critic wanting to pig out.

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Food ReviewsDining Review: Hai Noon is Spectacular

Nikki BuchananJanuary 5, 2024

With a PHOENIX Magazine 2023 Best New Restaurant of the Year award under his arm, Nobuo Fukuda keeps finding fresh ways to beguile our critic.

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Food ReviewsDining Review: Uncle Panda Dumpling and Noodle House in Glendale

Nikki BuchananJanuary 5, 2024

Come for the dumplings, stay for the Taiwanese specialties.

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Food ReviewsDining Review: Thanks a Brunch in Gilbert

Nikki BuchananJanuary 5, 2024

This cheery mom-and-pop is a new player in the Gilbert brunch game

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Food ReviewsDining Review: Elliot’s Steakhouse Brings Upscale Dining to Downtown Chandler

Nikki BuchananNovember 3, 2023

Adventurous small plates, dialed-in steaks make this Chandler newcomer a must-visit for East Valley meat enthusiasts.

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Food ReviewsDining Review: Icho Izakaya Exceeds Expectations

Nikki BuchananNovember 3, 2023

Brimming with unusual fish cuts and delightfully idiosyncratic entrées, this hole-in-the-wall sushi restaurant in Mesa is sure to reel you in.

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Food ReviewsDining Review of Cubanitas Kitchen: Cuban Cuisine in Glendale

Nikki BuchananNovember 2, 2023

Owners Keeon Pullen, Angel Renteria and Lennis Rivas Montero have been turning out a limited selection of classic Cuban eats for just over a year now.

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Food ReviewsDining Review of Que Sazon: South American Cuisine in Downtown Phoenix

Craig OuthierNovember 2, 2023

Fabian and Julie Ocampo rise admirably to the challenge at their South American restaurant in Downtown Phoenix.

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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.