Beer
lom wong | thai in phoenix
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 […]
Food
Beer
pretty decent concepts | cocktails & more in the valley
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 […]
Beer
federal pizza | pizza in phoenix
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, […]
Asian
flagship restaurant group | palma, cham pang lanes, pyro, & more!
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 […]
Bakery
espressoul cafe | coffee in tucson
Finding a niche inside the world of coffee has become a tall order, and that tall order has become a Venti in 2025. The diversity of flavors in the industry has evolved into a battle […]
Beer
dragoon brewing co. | brewery in tucson
Down on the dusty west side of Tucson lies a taproom laden with brews more crisp than the dew that forms on the hoodoo rock formations guarding the mountains that give this brewery its name: […]
Beer
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 […]
Butcher
nelson’s meat + fish | fish market in phoenix
Chris “Nellie” Nelson’s path to creating one of Arizona’s most beloved culinary institutions started thousands of miles away from the desert. Born in Connecticut and raised between Miami and northern Virginia, Nelson grew up surrounded […]
Beer
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 […]