American

Gastromé Market | Podcast #109

Food and beverage lovers should flock to Gastromé Market. This mecca of eat and drink features a finely curated market selling cheese, charcuterie, wine, and more. For those that prefer their food prepared for them, […]

Phoenix

Pigtails Cocktail Bar | Podcast #108

Pigtails is one of the valley’s top cocktail bars. They have garnered popularity not only for their delicious drinks, but also because of their exciting speakeasy entrance and unique ambiance. In this episode we talk […]

Podcast Episodes

Suncliffe Gin | Podcast #107

The Juniper berry. The most distinguishable ingredient in gin. In fact, it’s a requirement. Gin without juniper isn’t gin. So why isn’t there more gin made in Arizona? After all, the native juniper tree is […]

Cottonwood and Jerome

Arizona Wine in the Verde Valley AVA

Last year, northern Arizona’s winemakers and tasting rooms earned some well-deserved respect. “In 2021, the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau named Verde Valley, which includes much of Yavapai County including Cottonwood, Jerome, […]

Cottonwood and Jerome

Cove Mesa Vineyards

In my 2019 book, Arizona Wine: A History of Perseverance and Passion, I included a mention of Emil and Cindy Molin. Although I had not yet met them, I was intrigued when I heard that […]

Bakery

Bagelfelds Bagels in Phoenix

Bagels were brought to New York City by Jewish immigrants in the late 19th century, and over time, their reputation has achieved a kind of cult status. While debatable, many agree that the texture, appearance, […]