Drink
compa spirits | podcast
In this episode, we sit down with Abel from Compa Spirits, and partway through, Chef LT Smith from Chilte joins the conversation as we film this one on location at Chilte in Phoenix. What started […]
Food
American
the herb box | podcast
In this episode, we sit down at The Herb Box in Old Town Scottsdale with founder Susan Wilcox, and this one is packed with energy, perspective, and a whole lot of real talk about building […]
American
spring 2026 publisher’s picks
Caldwell County BBQ – Brisket Brisket is the true measuring stick of a barbecue joint. Just enough smoke, never too much, with the perfect moisture level, it’s a true science. And nobody does it better […]
Dessert
award winning local chocolate | stone grindz chocolate
What started as a farmer’s market idea between two college students has grown into one of Arizona’s most decorated craft chocolate companies. Founded in 2012 by Steven Shipler and Kasey McClasin, Stone Grindz Chocolate began […]
BBQ
mesquite smoked bbq | saucy luke’s craft bbq
Barbecue is easy to romanticize: the smoke, the choice of wood, the ritual of tending the fire. Strip it down, however, and barbecue has always rested on one central tenet: community. It’s about feeding a […]
Beer
coastal mediterranean | pinyon
Long before launching Hi Noon Hospitality in 2022, Adam Strecker sharpened his skills with some of the country’s most respected operators. After studying hospitality in New Orleans, he joined Hillstone Restaurant Group, overseeing brands including […]
Dessert
authentic italian gelato | allora gelato
Allora means “back when” in Italian, but Lalo Fuentes and Ciara Jarosch were decidedly focused on their future as they dreamed of opening a gelateria. Lalo brought the passion to recreate the magic of getting […]
American
chic dining in scottsdale | amelia’s by eat
In 2007, self-taught cook Stacey Weber—who made national culinary headlines when she built the Arizona Cardinals’ lauded culinary department—launched a personal chef and catering company grounded in local ingredients and wellness-minded recipes. Despite her timing […]
Beer
fine dining & cocktails in tucson | bata / barbata
Amid the hustle of Downtown Tucson’s crowded streets, which are lined with some of the best eats in the world, lies a deceptively minimalist building with bold yet subtle lettering on its facade. This restaurant […]
BBQ
scottsdale’s best brewery? | pinnacle brewing company
In a Valley beer scene that never seems to slow down, it’s always fun when a newer brewery starts stacking awards faster than anyone expected. That’s exactly what’s happening over at Pinnacle Brewing Company, where […]