American
Chef Chat: Jeremy Pacheco
If Jeremy Pacheco can trace his Arizona roots back 9 generations, you can bet he has an ingrained passion for the people and food of our great state. As the former Executive Chef of LON’s […]
Spirits & Cocktails
Beer
Meet Five Local Chefs From Around the Valley
Not all of Arizona’s leaders work in a boardroom or over an operating table. Some of our state’s most deliciously interesting leaders, in fact, do their best work in the kitchen. As a result, over […]
American
The Parlor Pizzeria in Phoenix, AZ
The Parlor Pizzeria, located on Camelback Road just east of the 51, was established in 2007 and has been a powerhouse in the Arizona pizza game ever since. They were even rated the #1 pizza […]
American
Fine Dining in Phoenix, AZ
Anthony Bourdain provided copious pearls of wisdom during his life, but none touched me as much as deeply as this: “Your body is not a temple, it’s an amusement park. Enjoy the ride.” I like […]
American
Best Happy Hour Spots in Phoenix, AZ
Looking for a way to support our local restaurant scene without having to break the bank? Happy Hour at one of our many wonderful local establishments may be the ticket. Here is a glimpse at […]
BBQ
Jeremy Pacheco | Podcast #60
As the former Executive Chef of LON’s at the Hermosa Inn, Jeremy Pacheco now serves as Genuine Concept’s Culinary Director. Overseeing 10 brands total—including locations valley wide of The Vig, Ladera Taverna y Cocina in […]
Beer
Ember at We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort | Podcast #61
Ember opened in late 2020 at the new We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort and is owned and operated by the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation. When seeking a chef for the fine dining concept, the team set their […]
Drink
MercBar | Podcast #56
For over 25 years, this valley staple has been pouring classic cocktails through an eclectic lens that is impossible to copy. In this episode, we sit down with owner/founder Rick Phillips to talk about the […]
American
Hush Public House | Podcast #55
Chef Dom Ruggiero has generated quite a buzz for his newly minted Scottsdale staple, Hush Public House. This intimate restaurant and bar serves a range of rotating options, from pasta, to their signature Oxtail Italian […]
Drink
Whiskey Del Bac | Podcast #50
Whiskey Del Bac is an Arizona spirit through and through. This American Single Malt whiskey is produced in the heart of Tucson, Arizona. The father and daughter that founded the company share a passion for […]