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: […]
Food
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 […]
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 […]
Phoenix
nelson’s meat + fish | podcast
Nelson’s Meat + Fish is one of the valley’s most beloved casual restaurants and fishmongers. They stock high-quality options of some staple fish, but also specialize in bringing in specialty options sourced at the peak […]
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 […]
Beer
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 […]