In the heart of downtown, I found myself savoring the simple pleasure of a refried bean taco in the company of three of my favorite men in Phoenix’s culinary landscape: Chef Suny Santana, Artist Gennaro […]
Welcome Diner in downtown Phoenix, located on the corner of Pierce and 10th Street in the Garfield neighborhood, beckons with its nostalgic charm and mouthwatering dishes. Originally opened in 2004 on Roosevelt Row by artist […]
Many people underestimate the quality of sushi restaurants in this desert state. We have some big names like Nobu and Roka Akor, but there are also some smaller spots that know their way around a […]
Christopher Collins, chef and owner of Common Ground Culinary, was born into the restaurant business. So, it comes as no surprise he has chosen the profession as a career. A fourth-generation restaurateur, Christopher Collins moved […]
One recent sunny afternoon found me inside one of the best patisseries and bakeries in Scottsdale and Phoenix: JL Patisserie. While there, I interviewed the magnetic Jenna Leurquin and took some photos of her delectable […]
Chasing down a story in Prescott, Arizona last fall, I met a couple who raved about Essence Kitchen + Bar in nearby Chino Valley. “You must go check it out,” they urged me, explaining that […]
We all have our “go-to’s” when it comes to restaurants, whether it is a go-to for Sunday brunch, to celebrate birthdays or anniversaries, or when guests are visiting. My go-to for each of these occasions […]
Chances are that if you have been to HULA’s Modern Tiki in Uptown on 7th Street, you may have missed their best kept secret. Hidden behind an unmarked door to the left of HULA’s main […]
If you have visited downtown Mesa recently, chances are you may have overlooked one of the hottest new bars and restaurants in Mesa to open in the past year: Espíritu. A collaboration between Armando Hernandez […]
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