American
Ground Control Litchfield | Podcast #54
Ian Harwell knows beer. The man literally has the words “Beer Guy” on his business card. Ian was the guy in charge of the amazing beer program at Ground Control for years. Then in 2019 […]
Drink
BBQ
Joe’s Real BBQ | Podcast #52
Joe’s Real BBQ opened in 1998 and is still making BBQ lovers rejoice. Meats are smoked with pecan wood in three J&R 700 Oyler Pits, and rubs are mixed to complement each one, such as […]
Cottonwood and Jerome
Carlson Creek Vineyards | Podcast #51
At the age of 28, wine enthusiast and stockbroker Robert Carlson was pondering a new direction in life. He saw an opportunity to invest in vineyard land in Willcox, Arizona which years later would be […]
Drink
Whiskey Del Bac | Podcast #50
Whiskey Del Bac is an Arizona spirit through and through. This American Single Malt whiskey is produced in the heart of Tucson, Arizona. The father and daughter that founded the company share a passion for […]
Drink
Blue Clover Distillery | Podcast #49
Blue Clover Distillery is Old Town Scottsdale’s first micro-distillery and tasting room. They distill their vodka with farm fresh corn and use water from a specialized reverse osmosis system, which gives their products the […]
American
What to Eat and Drink in Cottonwood, AZ
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to make the most memories possible along Cottonwood’s epic Old Town in just a few short days. Up for it? Then let’s go! DAY ONE 11:30 […]
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 […]
Beer
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 […]
Phoenix
Must Try Arizona Spirits and Distilleries
Boutique micro-distilleries are popping up all over Arizona. What better time than now to sample some of these locally made spirits? These unique spirits are great for Arizona inspired cocktails and are the perfect gift […]
Beer
Pa’La – Wood Fired Fare & More
More than a decade ago, I met Claudio Urciuoli when he helmed the kitchen at Prado at The Montelucia Resort. There, on many memorable evenings, he enlightened me on Controne beans, wild oregano from the Alburni Mountains […]