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wine bar in phoenix | kid sister
I had asked a friend of mine who lives in the Camelback corridor to check out a new wine bar and restaurant called Kid Sister. A fellow wine enthusiast, she didn’t need much convincing. She […]
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café in tucson | cafe a la c’art
It’s a sunny Saturday morning, a gentle breeze sweeps through an elegant and verdant patio. That breeze carries with it the smells of fresh coffee and delightful food. The bustling, consistently busy Café a la […]
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modern american & craft cocktails | liquor pig
It’s Friends & Family preview weekend at Liquor Pig, and the room is buzzing. I greet Cory Oppold of Course Restaurant with a hug, then chat with Matt Carter of The Mission, Zinc Bistro, and […]
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pizza in scottsdale | patricia’s pizza
Patricia’s Pizza isn’t simply another spot slinging pies—it’s a full-on love letter to family, flavor, and the legacy of Arizona’s ever-growing food scene. The newest venture by Melissa Maggiore Meyer—yes, the same creative mind behind […]
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the story behind buck & rider, ingo’s, & more | hi noon hospitality
While Hi Noon Hospitality was formally founded in 2022, Arizona tastemakers have been obsessed with founding partner and Chief Executive Officer Adam Strecker’s culinary handiwork for nearly 20 years. The New Orleans native—the youngest in […]
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carry on | podcast
Teddy Myers, founder of Pretty Decent Concepts, is nothing short of a genius. The creativity he has put forth—alongside a slew of talented team members and partners—has wowed countless guests with immersive experiences that blend […]
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sushi friend | podcast
Sushi Friend may be casual in nature, but their rolls and other dishes are seriously delicious. On this episode of a taste of az podcast we sit down with the founder, Kevin Min. We discuss […]
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bar bambino | podcast
On this episode of a taste of az podcast, we head back to Bar Bambino, after featuring them in our Spring 2025 magazine issue. During this visit, we were honored to sit down with the […]
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cornish pasty co. | podcast
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 […]
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bad jimmy’s | podcast
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, […]