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good food expo | podcast

Good Food Expo is a yearly industry event hosted by the fine folks at Local First Arizona. It brings together some incredible producers, from jam makers, to brewers, to chocolatiers. We have the pleasure of […]

African

a taste of az magazine | spring 2024

subscribe to a taste of az magazine Springtime in Arizona means rising temps, the mass exodus of snowbirds, and the end of busy season in the Arizona hospitality industry. Restaurants and hotels will go from […]

Drinks at Taco Chelo in Phoenix, AZ
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taco chelo: mexican food in phoenix & tempe

In the heart of downtown, I found myself savoring the simple pleasure of a refried bean taco in the company of three of my favorite men in Phoenix’s culinary landscape: Chef Suny Santana, Artist Gennaro […]

Wine at Hearth 61 in Scottsdale, AZ
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fine dining & wine

Peanut butter has jelly. Bagels have cream cheese. And across Arizona, food has wine. So much fabulous wine.  Over the past several years, truly inspired formal and informal wine pairing programs have sprouted up across […]

Spread of Food at Latha in downtown Phoenix, AZ
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latha: african cuisine in downtown phoenix

For Evelia Davis, the encounter that fueled the formation of The Diaspora Collective is a story she loves to tell. Her journey began with a profound experience during her first visit to Africa when a […]

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gallo blanco

“As chefs, we’re a conduit for ideas and culture, and experience and travel are what really shapes us,” Doug Robson tells me. We’re chatting in Otro Cafécito, adjacent to Otro Café, at a table crafted […]

across the pond | podcast

read the full article on across the pond HERE! Sushi lovers must visit Across the Pond for an epic dinner and spectacular cocktails. Their award winning menu offers sashimi, nigiri, and select sushi rolls. A [...]

dinersaur

Olivia Girard, the creative force behind The Dinersaur, is a highly talented pastry chef. Surprisingly, she doesn’t have a sweet tooth herself. Nevertheless, her baked treats are some of the most highly sought-after delicacies in [...]

el taco rustico in tucson

The story behind the bounty of birria you see photographed here starts back in 1991. Juan Almanza has just purchased a hamburger cart from his neighbor in Mexico and has started selling up a storm. [...]

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