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The PHiXKeys to the Desert: 7 Arizona Resorts with Michelin’s Seal of Approval

Sydnee WilsonJune 27, 2025

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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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Food ReviewsDining Review: Elvira’s Brings its Legendary Mexican Food to DC Ranch

Nikki BuchananMay 1, 2025

Hold onto your molinos, mole fans – this Scottsdale sister location of the beloved Mod-Mex restaurant in Tubac is bringing the goods.

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The PHiXHarkins Moonlight Cinema Series Screens Nostalgic Classics Under the Stars

M.V. MoorheadApril 25, 2025

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ArtsPhoto Gallery: Scottsdale Art Week Opening Night

Matthew JohnsonMarch 24, 2025

Photos from VIP Opening Night at Scottsdale Art Week.

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ListsWhere Should I Eat? 22 Scottsdale & PV Restaurants to Try this Spring

Editorial StaffMarch 14, 2025

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

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Food ReviewsDining Review: Dodo Bird in Scottsdale

Craig OuthierMarch 4, 2025

Conceived by restaurateur Matt Carfagnini and his culinary-minded partner, Dolh Chompupong, this freewheeling South Scottsdale gastropub is what food biz people often call “industry-friendly.”

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Food ReviewsDining Review: Élephante is Delicious Fun

Nikki BuchananMarch 4, 2025

Between the dreamy décor, the scene-y people-watching and the exuberant coastal Italian cuisine, you’ll never forget this pachydermic playground in Scottsdale.

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WM Phoenix Open8 Important Numbers that make the WM Phoenix Open “The Greenest Show on Grass”

Tom MackinJanuary 15, 2025

Since becoming the title sponsor in 2010, WM has had a palpable environmental and cultural impact on the tournament, converting it into the largest verified zero-waste event in the world.

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City Guide 2025Things To DoA Newcomer’s Guide to the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction

Editorial StaffJanuary 11, 2025

The automotive lifestyle event of the year returns to the Valley as Barrett-Jackson presents its 2025 Scottsdale Auction.

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Top 100 DishesTop 100 Dishes of Arizona

Editorial StaffJanuary 9, 2025

Epic kabob. Legendary sushi. Paradigm-shifting panang. Fill your 2025 with these and other culinary favorites selected by our food writers and editors in this sprawling, border-to-border salute to Arizona dining.

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LandRoom to Groove

Jimmy MagahernJanuary 8, 2025

Central Scottsdale is starting to develop its own identity, with the help of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa tribes.

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Drink ThisDrink This: Down Comforter

Nikki BuchananJanuary 7, 2025

Once you down a delicious drink at The Goose, you’ll realize that themed bars and funny cocktail names are sometimes worth taking seriously.

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Food ReviewsDining Review: Mother Tucker’s Tavern in Scottsdale

Craig OuthierJanuary 6, 2025

From Evening Entertainment Group, the hospitality and nightlife gurus who gave us Bottled Blonde, Bevvy, Casa Amigos and other places that tend to make 40-year-olds feel like Dick Van Dyke, comes this volume-drinking playground that also serves a bit of food.

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Food ReviewsDining Review: Oliver’s Modern American

Nikki BuchananJanuary 6, 2025

With it’s prow-like roof and throwback Polynesian décor, this Scottsdale diner is awesome to look at – and the food’s not bad, either.

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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.