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LandPhoenix Files: Glow-Up on Grass

Jimmy MagahernJuly 1, 2026

Phoenix is transforming Hance Park into the Downtown gathering place it always strived to be.

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CocktailsFilthy Martini Bar is a Return to the Golden Age of Cocktails

Asonta BenettiJune 16, 2026

Unveiled by Pretty Decent Concepts in Downtown’s resurgent Arizona Center last November, Filthy Martini Bar is the cocktail-slinging sidekick to rockstar steakhouse Cleaverman.

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LandPhoenix Files: Leveling Up

Jimmy MagahernMarch 1, 2026

Two new Downtown building projects draw from video-game culture – but not in obvious ways.

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The PHiX7 Independent Phoenix Art Galleries to Explore This Summer

Royal YoungAugust 4, 2025

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The PHiXAll You Need is Love and a Great Big Wall: New Mural Depicts Love and Acceptance in Downtown Phoenix

Aimee SmithJune 26, 2025

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The PHiXFrom Billboard to Blackboard: A Talk with Tuo Clark

Mirelle InglefieldJune 5, 2025

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Desert DigestSummer Cocktail Camp Q&A: P.J. Baron of Melinda’s Alley

Madison RutherfordJune 5, 2025

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Food ReviewsOur Food Critic Raves: Casa de Julia is a Downtown Destination

Nikki BuchananMay 1, 2025

Perfect pork belly and awesome aguachile elevate this debut Downtown eatery from a Filiberto’s scioness.

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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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Day TripDay Trip: CityScape in Downtown Phoenix

Fatima GabirNovember 2, 2024

No more CitySkate – the holiday ice rink popped up for the last time in 2022 – but CityScape still offers plenty of diversions this November and December.

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Desert DigestCocktail Camp Q&A: Delena Humble of First & Last

Brianna LeeJuly 12, 2024

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City Guide 2024Final Four Fan GuideWhere to Eat, Drink & Play During the Final Four: Downtown Phoenix

Editorial StaffMarch 27, 2024

Phoenix’s burgeoning Downtown district – which will host Final Four Fan Fest – makes for convenient and rewarding pre-tip-off exploration. Neighborhoods like Roosevelt Row, Grand Avenue and Garfield are making a major comeback, racking up coffee shops, restaurants, music venues and other community spaces like points from the free-throw line.

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The PHiXInaugural Can I Kick It? Event Brings Community and Culture to Downtown’s Civic Space Park

Emery DavisFebruary 12, 2024

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The PHiXAZ Nonprofits: Four Questions with Diane Haller of Phoenix Community Alliance

Marilyn HawkesNovember 21, 2023

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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.