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City Guide 20253 Best Korean Eateries in Mesa 

Editorial StaffDecember 2, 2024

Get the best bibimbap and bulgogi in the Valley at these cozy Korean spots.

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City Guide 2025Craft BeerA Guide to Valley Breweries in 2025

Editorial StaffDecember 1, 2024

Put together a nifty tasting flight of top Phoenix-area craft beer destinations with this bird’s-eye guide.

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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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Arts & CultureCity Guide 2025The Best Museums, Art Events and Performance Venues in the East Valley

Editorial StaffOctober 10, 2024

Calling all culture vultures: Get your fix with our region-by-region guide to the Valley’s best museums, art events, performance venues and more.

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Craft BeerThe Best Local Beers We Tried Last Month

Matthew JohnsonAugust 1, 2024

From Roses by the Stairs to Phantom Fox, here’s a look back at our favorites from the month of July.

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ShoppingShopping Spotlight: Nash Vintage Collective in Mesa

Madison RutherfordJuly 11, 2024

Artist and entrepreneur Heather Nash grew up in Old Town Scottsdale, styling ’70s button-ups, Gap crewnecks and Frye boots she swiped from her father’s closet.

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Craft BeerThe Best Local Beers We Tried Last Month

Matthew JohnsonJune 3, 2024

From Front Pourch to Phantom Fox, here’s a look back at our favorites from the month of May.

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Dining19 East Valley Restaurants to Try This Month

Editorial StaffMay 6, 2024

19 notable East Valley restaurants selected from our rotating master dining guide list.

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DiningWhere to Eat in the East Valley

Editorial StaffMarch 5, 2024

Noteworthy and randomly selected restaurants from our rotating master dining guide list.

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Hike of the Week 2024Hike of the Week: Pass Mountain near Mesa

Mare CzinarFebruary 14, 2024

The Pass Mountain boasts a blend of low desert strolls, a carousel of vistas and just enough raw mountain exposure to serve up one of the most diverse, close-to-town hikes in the Metro Phoenix area.

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Craft BeerThe Best Golf Course-Adjacent Breweries Around the Phoenix Metro Area

Matthew JohnsonJanuary 18, 2024

Keep the long drives on the par fives and make your post-round travel your short game specialty with our list of the closest crafty drinks after a day on the links.

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Medical DirectoryA Guide to East Valley Hospitals

Editorial StaffJanuary 8, 2024

We can’t always control when we end up in the hospital, but we can decide which hospital to go to, and thankfully, the Valley has dozens of options. Read on to find the closest facilities to you, along with their vital stats and specialties.

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DiningDine Out at These 9 East Valley Eateries

Editorial StaffJanuary 5, 2024

Some of the eastside favorites from our rotating master list of restaurants.

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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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City Guide 20243 Must-Try East Valley Indian Restaurants

Editorial StaffOctober 26, 2023

From traditional preparations to modern takes, these restaurants specialize in the spice- and herb-heavy dishes native to India. 

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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.