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toscana | italian in scottsdale
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 […]
Spirits & Cocktails
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pure sushi | podcast
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 […]
American
a taste of az magazine | fall 2025
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 […]
Mexican & Latin
barcoa | podcast
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 […]
American
a taste of az magazine | summer 2025
The newest issue of a taste of az magazine is now live! This quarter, we’re spotlighting some standout local gems: Kid Sister, a cozy and effortlessly cool neighborhood wine bar with a small but crave-worthy […]
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dimaggio’s italian restaurant in scottsdale
A slice of the Big Apple found its way to the desert when New York transplants Brandon and Michele Gioffre couldn’t track down the East Coast Italian flavors they craved. Rather than lamenting what they […]
American
belmont kitchen & cocktails | fine dining in north scottsdale
What do fine leather, true love, and bagels have in common? They all led Phillip and Megan Lewkowicz to open The Belmont Kitchen & Cocktails, an experiential restaurant that blends fine dining and wildly interactive […]
American
best burger in phoenix | bad jimmy’s
Bad Jimmy’s is a collision of unapologetic energy, akin to The Ramones, the invaluable influence of Chris Bianco, and premium beef raised in the pastures of Arizona. It is also Arizona’s hottest burger joint. The […]
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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 […]
American
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 […]