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Happy HourHappy Hour Spotlight: Classics Revisited

Leah LeMoineMarch 5, 2025

The best deals for happy hour at Roaring Fork, The Vig and Citizen Public House.

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Top 100 DishesTop 100 Dishes of Arizona

Editorial StaffJanuary 9, 2025

Epic kabob. Legendary sushi. Paradigm-shifting panang. Fill your 2025 with these and other culinary favorites selected by our food writers and editors in this sprawling, border-to-border salute to Arizona dining.

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Three BitesThree Bites: Naan-Traditional Pie

Marilyn HawkesJanuary 7, 2025

Indian pizza is the fusion comfort food of your dreams.

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Q&AEat Beat Interrogation with Tony Chilingaryan of Kabob Grill N’ Go

Marilyn HawkesJanuary 7, 2025

In 2022, The New York Times named Kabob Grill N’ Go one of the 50 best restaurants in America, and in 2024, Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives stopped by for a visit.

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Happy HourHappy Hour Spotlight: Resort Restaurants

Leah LeMoineJanuary 6, 2025

3 of our favorite happy hours at resort-based restaurants in the Valley.

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Local Products3 Local Products to Try in January

Marilyn HawkesJanuary 6, 2025

Our champion of all things local highlights pasta sauce, chocolate bars and bottled mocktails.

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Food ReviewsDining Review: The Audrey Wine Bistro & Cocktails in Peoria

Nikki BuchananJanuary 6, 2025

Tucked away in a business park near the 101, this adorably decorated, French-inspired wine bistro is a pleasant surprise.

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Food ReviewsDining Review: Oliver’s Modern American

Nikki BuchananJanuary 6, 2025

With it’s prow-like roof and throwback Polynesian décor, this Scottsdale diner is awesome to look at – and the food’s not bad, either.

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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 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 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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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.