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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 […]

a taste of az magazine | summer 2026

The Summer 2026 issue of a taste of az has arrived! We spotlight some of Arizona’s most exciting culinary destinations, from the creative brunch dishes at Sophia’s – A Brunch Counter and the welcoming neighborhood […]

making a drink a lobo drinkhouse in flagstaff

lobo drinkhouse | podcast

In this episode, we sit down with Brian McCarrick and Andrew Felix, co-owners of Lobo Drinkhouse in Flagstaff, to hear the story behind one of Arizona’s most exciting new cocktail bars. What started as a […]

shift kitchen & bar | podcast

In this episode, we sit down with owner/chef Dara Wong and chef Tamara Stanger from Shift Kitchen & Bar in Flagstaff. The conversation explores the philosophy behind one of Arizona’s most creative restaurants, from sourcing […]

indibar | podcast

In this episode, we sit down with Chef Nigel Lobo of Indibar to explore a journey that spans continents, cultures, Michelin-starred kitchens, and ultimately leads to one of Arizona’s most exciting new restaurants. From growing […]

phantom fox beer company | podcast

In this episode, we sit down with Trent Smith, Eric Cady, Val Adee, and Colt Cook from Phantom Fox Beer Company to talk about the journey from opening Chupacabra Taproom to building one of Arizona’s […]

saucy luke’s craft bbq | podcast

In this episode, we sit down with Luke Unrein of Saucy Luke’s Craft BBQ to talk about barbecue, hospitality, entrepreneurship, sobriety, and the journey from selling sauces at farmers markets to building one of Arizona’s [...]

press coffee | podcast

In this episode, we sit down with Andrew Robertson from Press Coffee and dive deep into the world of specialty coffee, from roasting and origins to brewing techniques and what actually makes a better cup [...]

iconic cocktail | podcast

In this episode, we sit down with Matt Farrow of Iconic Cocktail Co. to talk about the journey behind one of Arizona’s most recognizable cocktail mixer brands. We recorded this episode on location at Arizona [...]

the sacred pint | podcast

In this episode, we sit down with the team behind Sacred Pint and get a full look at what they’re building out in Queen Creek… a spot that’s all about great drinks, strong community, and [...]

compa spirits | podcast

In this episode, we sit down with Abel from Compa Spirits, and partway through, Chef LT Smith from Chilte joins the conversation as we film this one on location at Chilte in Phoenix. What started [...]