American
The Parlor Pizzeria in Phoenix, AZ
The Parlor Pizzeria, located on Camelback Road just east of the 51, was established in 2007 and has been a powerhouse in the Arizona pizza game ever since. They were even rated the #1 pizza […]
Drink
American
Fine Dining in Phoenix, AZ
Anthony Bourdain provided copious pearls of wisdom during his life, but none touched me as much as deeply as this: “Your body is not a temple, it’s an amusement park. Enjoy the ride.” I like […]
American
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 […]
Beer
Press Coffee Highlight
The craft beverage industry has seen a significant upswing in recent years. Coffee has always been a staple in the artisanal and, for lack of a better word, hipster realm, but it has been brought […]
Bakery
Air Guitar | Podcast #62
Long-time Valley residents Kris and Elissa, along with Craig DeMarco and Eric Seitz, spent four years creating this gathering place in the community of Gilbert, AZ. Air Guitar combines the ease of a convenience store […]
BBQ
Jeremy Pacheco | Podcast #60
As the former Executive Chef of LON’s at the Hermosa Inn, Jeremy Pacheco now serves as Genuine Concept’s Culinary Director. Overseeing 10 brands total—including locations valley wide of The Vig, Ladera Taverna y Cocina in […]
Beer
Ember at We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort | Podcast #61
Ember opened in late 2020 at the new We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort and is owned and operated by the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation. When seeking a chef for the fine dining concept, the team set their […]
American
Frasher’s Smokehouse | Podcast #59
When George Frasher came to the valley in the 1990s he brought a slice of his hometown of St Louis with him. For that we thank him. From the gooey butter cake at his Tavern […]
Drink
MercBar | Podcast #56
For over 25 years, this valley staple has been pouring classic cocktails through an eclectic lens that is impossible to copy. In this episode, we sit down with owner/founder Rick Phillips to talk about the […]
American
Hush Public House | Podcast #55
Chef Dom Ruggiero has generated quite a buzz for his newly minted Scottsdale staple, Hush Public House. This intimate restaurant and bar serves a range of rotating options, from pasta, to their signature Oxtail Italian […]