In this episode, we sit down with Dean Thomas, founder of Cornish Pasty Co., recorded in the cozy downstairs bar of the downtown Phoenix location. Dean shares the journey of bringing traditional Cornish pasties to […]
In this episode, we sit down with James Piazza, the founder and owner of Bad Jimmy’s, to talk about how a pandemic-era pop-up turned into what is quickly becoming one of Arizona’s favorite burger spots, […]
Nestled inside the PHX Arena, The Ra Ra Room is bringing a new kind of energy to downtown Phoenix. In this episode, we sit down with General Manager Jared LoPriore to talk about the vision […]
Chef Matt Carter has been shaping Arizona’s culinary scene for over two decades, starting with Zinc Bistro, his classic French bistro, which opened in 2002. In this episode, we sit down with the veteran chef […]
The newest issue of a taste of az magazine is now live! This quarter highlights the hospitality group that brought you citizen public house & the gladly, a unique bakery in tucson, and so much […]
There was no one in Andrew Fritz’s family involved in hospitality. But there was Gus. “My first job was at Skyline Chili, a popular regional chain in my native Ohio,” said Andrew Fritz. “I marveled […]
To truly appreciate The Ends, a new restaurant at 7137 East Stetson in Old Town Scottsdale, you must understand its name. For owner Tommy Plato, the name represents a belief that energy never dies and […]
At the end of 2024, Chef Ivan Jacobo delivered his “love letter” to Downtown Phoenix with the opening of Flour & Thyme in the same location as his much-loved gourmet Anhelo, which reopens in Scottsdale. […]
Valley native and lauded chef Christopher Collins is no stranger to the local culinary scene. A fourth-generation restaurateur, Collins is the founder of Common Ground Culinary, through which he owns and operates Grassroots Kitchen & […]
When Élephante, the acclaimed Santa Monica hotspot known for its stylish vibe and coastal Italian fare, extended its brand from California to Scottsdale Fashion Square, it brought more than its celebrated puccia and Prosecco. Tucked […]
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