Long before launching Hi Noon Hospitality in 2022, Adam Strecker sharpened his skills with some of the country’s most respected operators. After studying hospitality in New Orleans, he joined Hillstone Restaurant Group, overseeing brands including […]
In 2007, self-taught cook Stacey Weber—who made national culinary headlines when she built the Arizona Cardinals’ lauded culinary department—launched a personal chef and catering company grounded in local ingredients and wellness-minded recipes. Despite her timing […]
Amid the hustle of Downtown Tucson’s crowded streets, which are lined with some of the best eats in the world, lies a deceptively minimalist building with bold yet subtle lettering on its facade. This restaurant […]
Cactus Cru founder Timo Geis’ meandering path didn’t follow the line of some traditional winemakers. Born to a French father and an Indian mother who had settled in Sedona, he grew up between Old World […]
In a Valley beer scene that never seems to slow down, it’s always fun when a newer brewery starts stacking awards faster than anyone expected. That’s exactly what’s happening over at Pinnacle Brewing Company, where […]
The Spring 2026 issue of a taste of az has arrived! The new issue is all about the flavors that make Arizona’s food scene so fun right now. It spotlights everything from the creamy, handcrafted […]
The word “Downtown” has an interesting linguistic past. One of its first documented uses is from a British soldier’s letter some 250+ years ago. The most common usage refers to the cultural and economic (and […]
Amber Kovarik is redefining what neighborhood dining looks like in Chandler through George & Gather, a restaurant built around clean, crave-worthy food made with local ingredients. In this episode we sit down with Amber to […]
This episode is the final installment of our 3-part series discussing the designing, building, & opening Sparrow in Peoria—now open after years of planning and dedication. We sit down with the team to reflect on […]
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