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CocktailsPhoto Gallery: Summer Cocktail Camp at Quartz

Matthew JohnsonSeptember 5, 2023

The clever folks at Quartz put the "camp" in Summer Cocktail Camp by developing craft cocktails easily enjoyed by the campfire.

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Dining25 Must-Try Restaurants in Phoenix

Editorial StaffAugust 31, 2023

The restaurants listed are noteworthy and randomly selected from our rotating master list.

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Dining21 Must-Try Restaurants in Scottsdale & Paradise Valley

Editorial StaffAugust 30, 2023

The restaurants listed are noteworthy and randomly selected from our rotating master list.

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Dining14 Good Spots to Eat in the East Valley

Editorial StaffAugust 29, 2023

The restaurants listed are noteworthy and randomly selected from our rotating master list.

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Dining13 of the Hottest Places to Eat in the West Valley

Editorial StaffAugust 28, 2023

The restaurants listed are noteworthy and randomly selected from our rotating master list.

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Dining10 Noteworthy Places to Eat in Cave Creek & Carefree

Editorial StaffAugust 27, 2023

The restaurants listed are noteworthy and randomly selected from our rotating master list.

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2023podcastWatch our 2023 Best Fest Recap

Matthew JohnsonAugust 9, 2023

Interviews with many of the vendors who won Best of the Valley and showcased their products, services, food and drink to our guests at Best Fest on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at Events on Jackson in Downtown Phoenix.

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Best of the ValleyPromotionsSee the Winners of the 2023 Best of the Valley Readers Choice Ballot

Matthew JohnsonJune 28, 2023

Winners were determined by an online public vote from May 1-21, 2023. Nominees who finished within two percentage points of the overall leader were considered ties.

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PeopleInterview with a Flipper: Rob Binkley of EZ Homes

Editorial StaffMay 11, 2023

The longtime real estate pro tends to get busy when home values plummet.

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DiningWhere to Dine in the Valley in March & April 2023

Editorial StaffMarch 15, 2023

Noteworthy and randomly selected restaurants from our rotating master list.

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Craft BeerpodcastBrewery Spotlight Podcast at Wicked Brews, Bites & Spirits in Ahwatukee

Matthew JohnsonMarch 2, 2023

Owner Chip Mahoney opened the brewpub in late 2020 in the old spot vacated by Uncle Bear's on Ray Road and 50th Street.

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Hike of the Week 2023Hike of the Week: Ranger Trail, South Mountain Park & Preserve in Phoenix

Mare CzinarFebruary 10, 2023

As one of the largest municipal parks in the nation, SOMO boasts an enviable menu of hiking trails.

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Super Bowl LVIIDowntown Phoenix Day Planner for Super Bowl Week

Editorial StaffFebruary 5, 2023

Downtown is now the Valley’s liveliest, most dynamic destination for food, culture and sightseeing, with plenty of side attractions for your Super Bowl Experience junket.

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Super Bowl LVIIFan Guide to the Super Bowl Experience in Downtown Phoenix

Editorial StaffFebruary 5, 2023

Staged in Downtown Phoenix, this weeklong celebration of all things Super Bowl includes autograph signings, skills and drills games, outdoor live music and much more.

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Super Bowl LVIIMust-See Parties During Super Bowl Week in Arizona

Editorial StaffFebruary 2, 2023

Why fork over thousands of dollars for a premium Super Bowl package when you can pay just as much to rub elbows with B-list celebs at these over-the-top pre-parties? 

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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.