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the ra ra room | podcast
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 […]
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matt carter | podcast
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 […]
American
a taste of az magazine | spring 2025
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 […]
American
behind the group that brought you citizen public house, beginner’s luck, & more!
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 […]
American
small bites & drinks in scottsdale | the ends
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 […]
Beer
flour & thyme by chef ivan jacobo
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. […]
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saint urban | a wine bar 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 & […]
Beer
bar bambino at élephante in scottsdale
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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desert diamond distillery | podcast
John and Deborah Patt turned their passion into a craft—officially launching Desert Diamond Distillery. In this episode, we sit down with the husband-and-wife duo behind Arizona’s oldest craft distillery to talk about their journey, the […]
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devour 2025 | podcast
Devour Culinary Classic has been a cornerstone of Arizona’s food scene since 2008, celebrating the chefs, purveyors, and creatives who’ve made the state a must-visit dining destination. In this episode, we take you inside the […]