Mesa

Que Chevere | Podcast #63

Decades ago Maria Fernanda moved to the United States from Barquisimeto, Venezuela. Once in America, Maria met Orvid Cutler, and their relationship began. After Orvid tried some of Maria’s native cuisine, he knew more people […]

Food

Sonoran Pasta | Podcast #58

When making delicious pasta, most chefs will agree that having quality noodles is the foundation of the dish. Unfortunately there aren’t too many fresh pasta options for home cooks that don’t want to cover their […]

BBQ

Best BBQ in Phoenix

Barbecue. We’re not talking about gathering ‘round the grill for hot dogs and burgers, but traditional barbecue cooked low and slow with smoky richness. Ask for Phoenix’s best and you’ll hear plenty of passionate opinions, […]

American

The Best Fries in the World

We’ve found the best fries on planet earth. Eating them is a sublime experience. These almighty fries aren’t a typical shape or size, though. They’re monstrous frites, ¾ inch in diameter. So what are these […]

Drink

Cider Corps in Mesa, AZ

This is the true story of how a punk rock loving graphic artist and his military hero brother home-brewed cider so good it exploded into one of Arizona’s fastest-growing craft beverage businesses. This is the […]

Burgers and More

Perry Land & Cattle | Podcast #37

  Perry Land & Cattle is an innovative, modern-day cattle operation, committed to providing high quality, sustainable beef to the consumer through its online store and on the menu of select Valley restaurants. Local and […]

Soda Jerk Milkshake Bar
Dessert

Sweet Places in the Valley

Written and Photographed by Luke Irvin Soda Jerk Milkshake Bar A visit to Soda Jerk is nothing short of a magical experience. Named after people who used to serve soda in drugstores – think early […]

American

Old Ellsworth Brewing Co.

Written by Alison Bailing Batz      Photographed by Luke Irvin Arizona has Alaska and a supportive mother-in-law to thank for Old Ellsworth Brewing Company, the award-winning 5,800-squre-foot brewery and restaurant in Queen Creek. It’s […]

Food

CHI vs NY Pizza in PHX

Written by Steven Larson    Photographed by Luke Irvin Chicago and New York, the Windy City and the Big Apple. They have plenty in common- big city, a passion for sports, and of course their […]