Drink

driscoll | podcast

Driscoll Cuisine & Cocktail Concepts brings elevated in-home dining to Phoenix with innovative, globally-inspired cuisine and exceptional service. Co-founded by Chef Brian Driscoll and entrepreneur Monique Hayward, the company offers personalized, high-end culinary experiences tailored […]

elephante on a taste of az podcast
Drink

élephante | podcast

Élephante is a coastal Italian restaurant with an incredible menu of housemade pasta, pizzas, and their signature eggplant dip. The original location is in Santa Monica, about 10 minutes north of the iconic pier. Their […]

Drink

tash at talking stick resort | podcast

Tash is a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant located within Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona. The menu blends multicultural influences, offering dishes such as tapas, fresh seafood, and even lamb bao buns. The restaurant features floor-to-ceiling windows […]

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a taste of az magazine | winter 2025

The newest issue of a taste of az magazine is now live! This quarter highlights some of the best brunch spots, a James Beard award winner, Charleen Badman, local Scottsdale wine tasting rooms, and so much more! […]

fat ox interior
Beer

chef’s picks | matt carter

“It was when I landed at a little French bistro that it all clicked,” explains Arizona restaurateur Chef Matt Carter. As a Scottsdale Culinary Institute graduate, he admits, “Before then, I had bounced around—I worked […]

blue juniper at juniper in tucson
Spirits & Cocktails

juniper | a gin bar in tucson, az

Craft beer and cocktail bars are ubiquitous in any cultural hub and permeate downtown spaces nationwide. Whiskey is a prominently featured spirit inside the latter, setting the stage for other mono-spirit venues. Tucson has a […]

spread of food at vecina
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vecina

Step through the door of Vecina, a latin inspired restaurant in Phoenix, you’ll find a space that buzzes with energy yet feels as cozy as your favorite corner spot. Your eyes are immediately drawn to […]

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old ellsworth brewing | podcast

  On this episode of a taste of az, we visit Old Ellsworth Brewing Co. in Queen Creek, Arizona, to chat with the passionate team behind this beloved local brewery. From their small-town roots to […]

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duncan family farms | podcast

  Arnott Duncan, founder of Duncan Family Farms, reflects on the calculated risks that come with life, business, and farming. From navigating unpredictable weather to making bold business decisions, Arnott shares how resilience and adaptability […]