Pretty Decent Concepts is on a pretty good roll, changing up the Valley’s dining scene at the speed of an Energizer bunny. The hospitality group behind Wren & Wolf, Carry On, and Chico Malo, is […]
In the Valley’s ever-growing food scene, Federal Pizza has carved out a space as both a neighborhood staple and a forward-thinking concept. Born under the creative umbrella of Upward Projects—the same group behind Postino, Windsor, […]
When Nick Hogan was a student at the University of Arizona in the early 1990s, he often treated himself to sushi dinners with friends. At the time, sushi was still considered a novelty in much […]
Finding a niche inside the world of coffee has become a tall order, and that tall order has become a Venti in 2025. The diversity of flavors in the industry has evolved into a battle […]
Down on the dusty west side of Tucson lies a taproom laden with brews more crisp than the dew that forms on the hoodoo rock formations guarding the mountains that give this brewery its name: […]
Angelo Mazzei of Toscana Wood Fired Italian in Scottsdale is as much a storyteller as he is a restaurateur. He moves from table to table, sharing the details of his dishes with diners who are […]
Chris “Nellie” Nelson’s path to creating one of Arizona’s most beloved culinary institutions started thousands of miles away from the desert. Born in Connecticut and raised between Miami and northern Virginia, Nelson grew up surrounded […]
On this episode of a taste of az podcast, we sit down with Pure Sushi and Arizona Restaurant Consulting. During the conversation, we discuss the history behind Pure Sushi, as well as the updates they […]
GET YOUR TICKETS TO SIP, SAVOR, SHOP FESTIVAL! The Fall 2025 issue of a taste of az has arrived! This issue, we’re diving into some of Arizona’s most exciting culinary finds: Lom Wong, where bold […]
In this episode, we talk with David Tyda—food festival producer, bar owner, and co-owner of BARCOA. David shares the story behind BARCOA, from not setting out to be bar owners to recognizing an opportunity to […]
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