When Russell LaCasce took the reins as executive chef of Hotel Valley Ho in 2017, he knew he was stepping into something special. Following Chuck Wiley and the culinary team who had built the hotel’s […]
While the newest or glitziest restaurants tend to dominate today’s social media feeds, some places have fed a city long enough to become a part of its culinary identity. Vincent on Camelback in Phoenix is […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
I’ve known Todd Sawyer, restaurateur and owner of Atlas Bistro & Wine Shop, for 15 years, and in that time, I’ve seen Atlas Bistro remain one of the most quietly influential restaurants in Phoenix. One […]
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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