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the ra ra room | podcast

Nestled inside the PHX Arena, The Ra Ra Room is bringing a new kind of energy to downtown Phoenix. In this episode, we sit down with General Manager Jared LoPriore to talk about the vision […]

Chef Matt Carter has been shaping Arizona’s culinary scene for over two decades, starting with Zinc Bistro, his classic French bistro, which opened in 2002. In this episode, we sit down with the veteran chef […]

a taste of az magazine | spring 2025

The newest issue of a taste of az magazine is now live! This quarter highlights the hospitality group that brought you citizen public house & the gladly, a unique bakery in tucson, and so much […]

the original chopped salad at citizen public house

behind the group that brought you citizen public house, beginner’s luck, & more!

There was no one in Andrew Fritz’s family involved in hospitality. But there was Gus. “My first job was at Skyline Chili, a popular regional chain in my native Ohio,” said Andrew Fritz. “I marveled […]

tucson bakery | chez peachy

Amid the industrial vibes that permeate most urban spaces and warehouses that dot the edges of Downtown Tucson, stumbling into a quirky, passionately cheerful space is an unexpected joy. Coming inside from 6th and 6th, […]

small bites & drinks in scottsdale | the ends

To truly appreciate The Ends, a new restaurant at 7137 East Stetson in Old Town Scottsdale, you must understand its name. For owner Tommy Plato, the name represents a belief that energy never dies and […]

peruvian chicken & more | mister pio in scottsdale

One of the best lessons in life? Keep it simple. And that’s exactly what Justin Nasralla and David Goluboff, owners of Mister Pio, have accomplished. Their menu is streamlined—rotisserie chicken, salad, and fries. However, don’t [...]

tacos in phoenix | CRUjiente

Don’t visit CRUjiente Tacos expecting it to be a traditional taqueria. Since 2016, when long-time friends Executive Chef Richard Hinojosa and Beverage Director Jason Morris opened their doors, CRUjiente has drawn crowds with its inventive [...]

bbq in tucson | bashful bandit barbecue

“Wow, that’s some good bbq!” Very few words have caused more of a kerfuﬄe amongst passionate foodies. What qualifies barbecue as “good” is about as subjective as modern art or avant-garde jazz, with each part [...]

flour & thyme by chef ivan jacobo

At the end of 2024, Chef Ivan Jacobo delivered his “love letter” to Downtown Phoenix with the opening of Flour & Thyme in the same location as his much-loved gourmet Anhelo, which reopens in Scottsdale. [...]

saint urban | a wine bar in scottsdale

Valley native and lauded chef Christopher Collins is no stranger to the local culinary scene. A fourth-generation restaurateur, Collins is the founder of Common Ground Culinary, through which he owns and operates Grassroots Kitchen & [...]