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 […]
Articles by Marci Symington
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
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 […]
Drink
atlas bistro & wine shop in phoenix
I’ve known Todd Sawyer, restaurateur and owner of Atlas Bistro & Wine Shop, for 15 years, and in that time, I’ve seen Atlas Bistro remain one of the most quietly influential restaurants in Phoenix. One […]
Beer
wine bar in phoenix | kid sister
I had asked a friend of mine who lives in the Camelback corridor to check out a new wine bar and restaurant called Kid Sister. A fellow wine enthusiast, she didn’t need much convincing. She […]
American
small bites & drinks in scottsdale | the ends
To truly appreciate The Ends, a new restaurant at 7137 East Stetson in Old Town Scottsdale, you must understand its name. For owner Tommy Plato, the name represents a belief that energy never dies and […]
American
peruvian chicken & more | mister pio in phoenix
One of the best lessons in life? Keep it simple. And that’s exactly what Justin Nasralla and David Goluboff, owners of Mister Pio, have accomplished. Their menu is streamlined—rotisserie chicken, salad, and fries. However, don’t […]
American
the coffee builders | coffee in phoenix
On South 7th Street, just south of Chase Field, lies an unexpected treasure in the Phoenix coffee landscape: The Coffee Builders. Amid its industrial surroundings, the café buzzes with energy on any given day, particularly […]
Asian
mekong plaza in mesa
Mekong Plaza, located in a repurposed Target on the southwest corner of Dobson and Main Street in Mesa, has been the heart of Asian culture and commerce in the area since 2008. Chosen for its […]
Cottonwood and Jerome
page springs cellars | arizona wine in cornville
Page Springs Cellars is a boutique winery situated along the scenic Oak Creek in Cornville, nestled within Arizona’s Verde Valley American Viticultural Area. Established in 2004 by the visionary winemaker Eric Glomski, whose family ranks […]