Articles by Christina Barrueta
mixologists picks | highball
In this issue, we’re shaking things up by swapping our usual chef’s picks to see where two cocktail pros like to drink and dine. This year, Highball, the chic cocktail bar in downtown Phoenix, added […]
renata’s hearth | where to eat in phoenix
At the Arizona Biltmore, Renata’s Hearth shares the story of a mythical adventurer who defies expectations and challenges traditions. Renata’s spirit is channeled through the resort’s fine dining restaurant and its hearth, which combines the […]
pretty penny | cocktails in phoenix
In January, Pretty Penny opened on Roosevelt Row, bringing a more culinary-focused concept to the celebrated Pour Bastards Hospitality team. For this newest destination, founders Sam Olguin and Brenon Stuart, known for their hit cocktail […]
chef mark tarbell on some of his favorite restaurants
Mark Tarbell’s fascination with cooking began at the age of 14, with Jacques Pepin’s “La Technique.” This book wasn’t just a read. It was a launchpad, propelling him towards the goal of owning his own […]
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 […]
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 […]
the story of fire at will and hush public house
“This is one of the best elevated classics I’ve seen on triple D in a long time,” Guy Fieri tells chef Dom Ruggiero, CEO and founder of Cast Iron Concepts, on a recent episode of […]
food, drink, & what to do in page, az
Roughly a five-hour drive north of Phoenix lies Page, Arizona, a destination that draws those in search of natural beauty and outdoor adventure. Whether you’re cruising on a houseboat across Lake Powell, trekking through a […]
sandfish sushi & whiskey | where to eat sushi in phoenix
Born in Buffalo, New York and raised in Ankara, Turkey, Engin Onural is no stranger to fusing cultures. After honing his skills at the Sushi Chef Institute in Los Angeles under Andy Matsuda and following […]
