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Persepshen in Central Phoenix
“If we don’t make it, we don’t serve it—all the way to the ketchup and mustard,” Those are the words of Jason Dwight, of Persepshen at 4700 N. Central Avenue, a restaurant serving the best […]
Articles by Marci Symington
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Queen Creek Olive Mill
While Arizona agriculture is widely known for citrus and cotton, the desert climate offers ideal conditions for a myriad of crops, as Perry and Brenda Rea of Queen Creek Olive Mill discovered. In moving to […]
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Air Guitar in Gilbert, AZ
What do you get when you combine four friends, a couple of rounds of margaritas, and the opening guitar riff from Guns and Roses’ Paradise City? According to two of the friends, Elissa Seitz and […]
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Chef Chat: Jeremy Pacheco
If Jeremy Pacheco can trace his Arizona roots back 9 generations, you can bet he has an ingrained passion for the people and food of our great state. As the former Executive Chef of LON’s […]
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Best Happy Hour Spots in Phoenix, AZ
Looking for a way to support our local restaurant scene without having to break the bank? Happy Hour at one of our many wonderful local establishments may be the ticket. Here is a glimpse at […]
Fine Dining
Wrigley Mansion: A Star in the Desert
The Wrigley Mansion is a star in the Sonoran Desert, commanding 360-degree views above the Arizona Biltmore Hotel, and representing a rich history of Phoenix. Built between 1929 and 1931, the iconic Phoenix landmark was […]
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Chef Chat: Alex Strada at Campo
I recently sat down with James Beard award-winning chef Alessandro “Alex” Stratta in his new restaurant, Campo Italian Bistro and Bar in McCormick Ranch. Campo opened June 1st, shortly after Alex closed Stratta Kitchen, a […]
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Local Beef From Perry Land & Cattle
Modern day farmers and cattle ranchers face multiple obstacles related to urban sprawl. That includes balancing the need to feed a growing population while supporting sound land stewardship principles and respecting the environment. Justin and […]