¿Cual es el más picante? And, for that matter, the más delicioso? These were the questions we placed in front of Reina Torres, along with eight of Arizona’s most esteemed hot sauces.
2025 Best of the Valley2025 Best of the Valley Taste Test: Chicken Parmesan
Editorial StaffJune 26, 2025
He doesn’t offer it on the menus at his Italian restaurants Virtù Honest Craft or Pizzeria Virtù, but chef Gio Osso knows a thing or two about that most classic of Italian American entrées: chicken Parm.
Tasting eight different roses is all in a day’s work for legendary Valley pastry chef and ODV Wines owner Tracy Dempsey.
Arizona's Family meteorologist and man-at-large Ian Schwartz gave himself an education in the art of smash-burger cooking in anticipation of this BOV event.
Craft BeerpodcastArizona Craft Beer Review: Barkley’s Peanut Butter Cup Porter
Matthew JohnsonJuly 28, 2022
An aromatic yet approachable dark style of beer, Barkley’s is thin and crushable and a good gateway Porter for those looking to grow into the style.
SanTan Brewing’s classic pale ale has a long history and still pleases our crafty sensibilities all these years later.
2021Best of the ValleyBOV Food & DrinkBest of the Valley Taste Test: Beef Brisket with Scott Pasmore
Editorial StaffJuly 7, 2021
Eight sliced briskets from locally owned barbecue joints around the Valley, collected just before the blind tasting to ensure freshness.