Beer
Press Coffee Highlight
The craft beverage industry has seen a significant upswing in recent years. Coffee has always been a staple in the artisanal and, for lack of a better word, hipster realm, but it has been brought […]
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Mesa
Que Chevere | Podcast #63
Decades ago Maria Fernanda moved to the United States from Barquisimeto, Venezuela. Once in America, Maria met Orvid Cutler, and their relationship began. After Orvid tried some of Maria’s native cuisine, he knew more people […]
American
Where to Eat and Drink in Sedona
Sedona is one of nature’s gifts—a town of mesmerizing beauty attracting visitors from all over the world. Long known for its majestic red rock landscapes, Sedona is also a culinary destination boasting talented chefs and […]
Bakery
Air Guitar | Podcast #62
Long-time Valley residents Kris and Elissa, along with Craig DeMarco and Eric Seitz, spent four years creating this gathering place in the community of Gilbert, AZ. Air Guitar combines the ease of a convenience store […]
BBQ
Jeremy Pacheco | Podcast #60
As the former Executive Chef of LON’s at the Hermosa Inn, Jeremy Pacheco now serves as Genuine Concept’s Culinary Director. Overseeing 10 brands total—including locations valley wide of The Vig, Ladera Taverna y Cocina in […]
Beer
Ember at We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort | Podcast #61
Ember opened in late 2020 at the new We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort and is owned and operated by the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation. When seeking a chef for the fine dining concept, the team set their […]
American
Frasher’s Smokehouse | Podcast #59
When George Frasher came to the valley in the 1990s he brought a slice of his hometown of St Louis with him. For that we thank him. From the gooey butter cake at his Tavern […]
Food
Sonoran Pasta | Podcast #58
When making delicious pasta, most chefs will agree that having quality noodles is the foundation of the dish. Unfortunately there aren’t too many fresh pasta options for home cooks that don’t want to cover their […]
Charitable Organizations
Feed The Future with Blue Watermelon | Podcast #57
FYI: Check out the Feed The Future Event by Blue Watermelon – Jan 22. 2022 The idea of being more conscious about what we feed our children has grown immensely over the past several years. […]
Drink
MercBar | Podcast #56
For over 25 years, this valley staple has been pouring classic cocktails through an eclectic lens that is impossible to copy. In this episode, we sit down with owner/founder Rick Phillips to talk about the […]