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Tamara Stanger | Podcast #82

Before leaving AZ for adventures north of state lines, Tamara Stanger had made quite a name for herself in the valley. After heading-up the kitchen at the now closed brewery Helio Basin, Stanger opened one […]

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Pedal Haus | Podcast #81

There aren’t many things we love more than craft beer. That said, a beer with a bite to eat is always better than a pint on its own! Because of that, Pedal Haus is one […]

Bakery

Proof Bread | Podcast #80

Several years ago, a local husband and wife took over a humble bakery business named Proof Artisan Bread. Since they have been at the helm, the brand has grown to sell products at several farmer’s […]

Beer

J&G Steakhouse | Podcast #79

The first thing that stands out at J&G Steakhouse at The Phoenician is the view. An unbelievable view of most of the valley creates an unmatched ambiance. Then the food comes. The seasonally focused menu […]

Fine Dining

WorldClass | Podcast #78

In the past several years, chefs and diners alike have become far more conscious about where ingredients are sourced from. When it comes to seafood and other items, Arizona has a paucity of options. From […]

The Front Patio at Persepshen in Central Phoenix
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Persepshen in Central Phoenix

“If we don’t make it, we don’t serve it—all the way to the ketchup and mustard,” Those are the words of Jason Dwight, of Persepshen at 4700 N. Central Avenue, a restaurant serving the best […]

Top 10 Burgers in Phoenix, Arizona
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Best Burgers in Phoenix, Arizona

While the birthplace of the hamburger is often debated (Wisconsin? New York? Connecticut? Hamburg, Germany?), one fact isn’t disputed – its beloved iconic status. Whether you’re a fan of the lacy-edged crust of smashed patties […]

Alaskan Cod at The Mick Brasserie
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The Mick Brasserie

In the summer of 2020, The Mick Brasserie quietly opened its doors and quickly became a neighborhood favorite. “I joke with the ownership that, as difficult as COVID was, they had the best soft opening,” […]

Spread of Food at Queen Creek Olive Mill
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Queen Creek Olive Mill

While Arizona agriculture is widely known for citrus and cotton, the desert climate offers ideal conditions for a myriad of crops, as Perry and Brenda Rea of Queen Creek Olive Mill discovered. In moving to […]