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Food ReviewsEat Beat Review: Three Doors Down

Christina BarruetaJuly 1, 2026

The men behind MercBar revive the moribund Esplanade dining scene with a trio of top-flight eateries.

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Food ReviewsEat Beat Review: Sogno Toscano

Chris MalloyJuly 1, 2026

A new Arcadia market-restaurant hybrid leans on sourcing and vibes to cast a lingering Italian spell.

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Food ReviewsEat Beat Review: Calle Chile

Jess HarterJuly 1, 2026

A Silver City couple brings their mothers’ recipes – and New Mexico’s most famous chile – to northeast Mesa.

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Q&AEat Beat Interrogation with Devon McConville of Matilda’s All-Day Café

Marilyn HawkesJuly 1, 2026

After walking away from a finance career in 2015, Devon McConville longed for more fulfilling work.

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Cocktails2026 Summer Cocktail Camp Interview with a Mixologist!

Asonta BenettiJune 5, 2026

We asked Feringhee beverage director Kishore Thadikmalla to pour us an early of the restaurant’s Cocktail Camp engagement.

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Food ReviewsDining Review: Society Swan

Nikki BuchananMarch 1, 2026

Sam Fox continues his Franco-American hot streak with this winning Scottsdale brasserie.

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FeaturesFood & DrinkSpoonful of Sugar: A Valley Dessert Guide

Leah LeMoineMarch 1, 2026

Whether cookies, cakes or pies are your jam, there are plenty of delectable local restaurant and bakeshop treats to keep the misery at bay, one nibble at a time.

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Food ReviewsDining Review: Warren’s Supper Club

Nikki BuchananMarch 1, 2026

Lo-Lo’s Chicken & Waffles magnates Larry and Rasheedah White bring the noise at their high-energy East Valley steakhouse – but do they nail the food?

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Craft BeerArizona Wilderness Brewing Shifts Beer Production to New McDowell Miracle Mile Location

Matthew JohnsonApril 24, 2025

Wilderness Miracle Mile is the 3rd Valley location for the award-winning brewer.

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Top DoctorsTop Doctors of 2025: Musculoskeletal Medicine

Editorial StaffMarch 8, 2025

Bones, muscles and joints preoccupy healers in this umbrella of medical specialists.

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Top DoctorsTop Doctors of 2025: Technical & Diagnostic Fields

Editorial StaffMarch 8, 2025

Bones, muscles and joints preoccupy healers in this umbrella of medical specialists.

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Top DoctorsTop Doctors of 2025: Healing & Recovery

Editorial StaffMarch 8, 2025

Consultation with these doctors can mark the beginning of the end of a health-care challenge.

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Top DoctorsTop Doctors of 2025: Neuromed & Behavioral Health

Editorial StaffMarch 8, 2025

Refer to this family of medical fields for all matters relating to your gray matter.

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Top DoctorsTop Doctors of 2025: Surgical Fields

Editorial StaffMarch 8, 2025

“Handy with the scalpel” uniformly describes this diverse group of medical specialists.

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Top DoctorsTop Doctors of 2025: Pain & Palliative Care

Editorial StaffMarch 8, 2025

The suppression of pain and promotion of comfort are the overarching themes of this family of specialties.

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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.