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Q&AEat Beat Interrogation with Antonia Kane

Marilyn HawkesNovember 5, 2025

When pastry chef Antonia Kane learned that she was nominated for a James Beard Award for her work at COURSE earlier this year, she was genuinely shocked.

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Three BitesThree Bites: Dinner and a Show

Marilyn HawkesNovember 5, 2025

Once the province of cruise ships and ’70s steakhouses, tableside desserts are firing up a new generation of admirers in Greater Phoenix.

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Drink ThisDrink This: Mega Viral

Nikki BuchananNovember 5, 2025

Take one look at this va-va-voom cocktail, topped with so much meringue-like foam it makes the mouth water, and you’ll understand its social-media-inspired name.

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Food ReviewsReview: INDIBAR Offers Fun Atmosphere, Delicious Dishes

Nikki BuchananSeptember 12, 2025

The Modern Indian movement advances in delicious style at this handsome Scottsdale newcomer.

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Food ReviewsReview: Filthy Animal is the Latest Hit for Pretty Decent Concepts

Nikki BuchananSeptember 12, 2025

This wily, jungle-toned Tempe restaurant tops our short list for the year’s best new restaurant.

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Food ReviewsReview: Hao Hao Brings Proper Chinese Cuisine to Scottsdale

Nikki BuchananSeptember 12, 2025

The former – and formerly retired – owners of Nee House bring top-shelf Chinese to North Scottsdale.

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Openings/ClosingsNotebook Clean-up: Here’s a Look at 4 New Restaurants We Tried This Summer

Craig OuthierSeptember 11, 2025

Inflation or no, new restaurants continue to open in the Valley at a breakneck pace – and we tried a bunch this summer. Time to clean out the old notebook.

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Q&ARenowned Chef Jason Franey Elevates the Phoenix Culinary Scene

Marilyn HawkesSeptember 11, 2025

Franey recently dished on using cookbooks as a source of creative inspiration and Phoenix’s overlooked strengths as an emerging culinary city.

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Local Products3 Local Products to Try This Summer

Marilyn HawkesJuly 3, 2025

Be on the lookout for artisanal pop-tarts, small-batch pasta sauce and Arizona ghee.

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Eater's TriangleEater’s Triangle: Anniversary Edition

Craig OuthierJuly 1, 2025

Best of the Valley isn’t the only beloved Valley institution celebrating a milestone birthday in 2025. Make a food crawl of them.

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Drink ThisDrink This: Elephante’s Golden Hour

Nikki BuchananJuly 1, 2025

Your best bet is to go to Élephante and sample all three, but if you’re eager to make the Golden Hour at home, you’ll need a margarita machine.

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Food ReviewsMonthly Dining Reviews From All Over the Valley

Editorial StaffMay 1, 2025

Our dining critics visit Bacchus Wine & Debauchery, Peacock Indian Bar & Grill, Mi Corralito and Industry Standard.

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Dining3 New Mexican Restaurants Around the Valley

Craig OuthierMay 1, 2025

We tried a few new taquerias and cocinas in the Valley this spring.

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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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Happy Hour3 Valley Italian Restaurants with Happening Happy Hours

Leah LeMoineMay 1, 2025

Happy hour deals and don't-miss items at Tratto, Pizza to the Rescue and The Italiano.

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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.