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American

paradise valley burger | podcast

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 […]

beef shashlik at noor mediterranean
Beer

levantine cuisine in phoenix | noor mediterranean

What do computer science, Olive Garden, and Amazon all have in common? All were central to Wael Yaziji’s journey to open Noor Mediterranean, a stunning fine-dining concept focused on ingredients and dishes from Yaziji’s heritage. […]

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Beer

tapas in scottsdale | telefèric barcelona

In Europe, a telefèric is a cable car that takes you somewhere you couldn’t get to on your own. It’s a fitting name for Telefèric Barcelona, the West Coast eatery created by Spanish brother and […]

Bakery

summer 2026 publisher’s picks

chacónne patisserie | choco almond croissant  There’s maybe no better way to start your day than with a pasty from Chacónne Patisserie and a cup of coffee. While any selection will yield a satisfied smile, […]

trout at tandy's

café & brunch in phoenix | tandy’s

One of the Valley’s most ambitious culinary concepts all started with an Ember. Make that Embers. Long before Chef Tandy Peterson opened Tandy’s, her warmly eclectic all-day café and restaurant in the former Binkley’s and [...]

cocktail bar in flagstaff | lobo drinkhouse

There is a modern parable about two wolves. One feeds on anger, regret, chaos, and fear. The other thrives on joy, peace, love, and hope. The version of ourselves that ultimately wins, the story goes, [...]

urban fraîche | podcast

In this episode, we sit down with Chef Dean Waziry, founder of Urban Fraîche, for a conversation that goes far beyond food. Dean shares the philosophy behind Urban Fraîche and why he believes every meal [...]

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