In this episode, we sit down with Valentina Huerta and Chef Gian Franco Brugaletta of Mixela to talk about the experiences, cultures, and relationships that shaped one of Phoenix’s most unique restaurants. Their journey stretches […]
In this episode, we sit down with Tandy Peterson, chef and founder of Tandy’s Cafe and Embers Chocolate, to talk about her journey from growing up around agriculture in Wyoming to working in some of […]
In this episode, we sit down with Travis Taylor from Caldwell County BBQ to talk about the craft, tradition, and growth behind one of Arizona’s standout barbecue brands. Travis shares what goes into cooking Central […]
In this episode, we sit down with legendary Arizona Chef Janos Wilder to explore a career that has helped shape Arizona’s culinary identity for more than four decades. From cooking professionally as a teenager to […]
In this episode, we sit down with Chef Bret Shapiro, founder of Paradise Valley Burger Company, to talk about the journey from washing dishes at 15 years old to building one of Arizona’s most beloved […]
Valentina Huerta has a gift for making you feel like the most welcome person in the room. It’s my first visit to Mixela (pronounced me-shell-uh), and one by one, she places her husband’s plates before […]
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