American
lydia’s kitchen & market | european inspired restaurant
“It’s so pretty in here. This is what I want my house to look like,” a woman with a stroller says as she walks past my table. I am sitting inside Lydia’s Kitchen & Market […]
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American
fàme caffe | brunch & coffee in phoenix
Talking with Ivan and Maria O’Farrill, their creative, passionate vision that turned Fàme Caffe into the top neighborhood breakfast spot in Midtown comes through loud and clear. It’s hard to imagine that Ivan originally planned […]
American
pedal haus brewery | a must visit for craft beer
If you’ve spent any real time drinking beer in Phoenix over the past decade, there’s a good chance Pedal Haus has been part of the story. What started as a slightly unconventional idea—leaning into European […]
Chandler
peixoto coffee roasters | a thoughtful approach to brazilian coffee
If you’ve visited downtown Chandler in the last 10 years, you might have noticed some significant changes, including an influx of local restaurants, microbreweries, and craft cocktail lounges. At the heart of this revival is […]
Beer
vincent on camelback | french dining
While the newest or glitziest restaurants tend to dominate today’s social media feeds, some places have fed a city long enough to become a part of its culinary identity. Vincent on Camelback in Phoenix is […]
Beer
pure sushi part 2 | podcast
Pure Sushi has been a North Scottsdale staple for years, serving up fresh rolls and flavorful Asian fare. Recently, they wrapped up a major renovation — with the help of Arizona Restaurant Consulting, today’s episode […]
Bakery
barrio bagel & slice | podcast
On this episode of a taste of az podcast, we’re diving into one of Arizona’s Gilbert’s best places to grab pizza—Barrio Bagel & Slice. We sit down with James Beard Award winner Don Guerra of […]
Beer
indibar | indian restaurant in phoenix
When Managing Partner Jonathan Rodriguez and his longtime friend, Executive Chef Nigel Lobo, opened Indibar in March, their vision was clear. “We wanted to show the complexity of Indian food and how the cuisine can […]
Beer
nobuo fukuda | hai noon in phoenix
Nobuo Fukuda, executive chef of Hai Noon restaurant in south Scottsdale, is a Valley icon and one of the most influential figures in shaping Arizona’s culinary identity. Revered by chefs and diners alike, his name […]
Beer
lom wong | thai in phoenix
There are many ways to tell a story; words, pictures, and videos are the first to come to mind. But Alex and Yotaka Martin do it through soulful, authentic Thai cooking served up at Lom […]