When Managing Partner Jonathan Rodriguez and his longtime friend, Executive Chef Nigel Lobo, opened Indibar in March, their vision was clear. “We wanted to show the complexity of Indian food and how the cuisine can […]
Nobuo Fukuda, executive chef of Hai Noon restaurant in south Scottsdale, is a Valley icon and one of the most influential figures in shaping Arizona’s culinary identity. Revered by chefs and diners alike, his name […]
There are many ways to tell a story; words, pictures, and videos are the first to come to mind. But Alex and Yotaka Martin do it through soulful, authentic Thai cooking served up at Lom […]
Pretty Decent Concepts is on a pretty good roll, changing up the Valley’s dining scene at the speed of an Energizer bunny. The hospitality group behind Wren & Wolf, Carry On, and Chico Malo, is […]
In the Valley’s ever-growing food scene, Federal Pizza has carved out a space as both a neighborhood staple and a forward-thinking concept. Born under the creative umbrella of Upward Projects—the same group behind Postino, Windsor, […]
When Nick Hogan was a student at the University of Arizona in the early 1990s, he often treated himself to sushi dinners with friends. At the time, sushi was still considered a novelty in much […]
Angelo Mazzei of Toscana Wood Fired Italian in Scottsdale is as much a storyteller as he is a restaurateur. He moves from table to table, sharing the details of his dishes with diners who are […]
On this episode of a taste of az podcast, we sit down with Pure Sushi and Arizona Restaurant Consulting. During the conversation, we discuss the history behind Pure Sushi, as well as the updates they […]
GET YOUR TICKETS TO SIP, SAVOR, SHOP FESTIVAL! The Fall 2025 issue of a taste of az has arrived! This issue, we’re diving into some of Arizona’s most exciting culinary finds: Lom Wong, where bold […]
In this episode, we talk with David Tyda—food festival producer, bar owner, and co-owner of BARCOA. David shares the story behind BARCOA, from not setting out to be bar owners to recognizing an opportunity to […]
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