American
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 […]
Mesa
Bakery
Worth Takeaway | Episode #70
Smack dab in the middle of Downtown Mesa is one of our favorite spots to grab a quick bite, Worth Takeaway. The menu is filled with food as diverse as it is delicious. From beef […]
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 […]
Bakery
Noble Bread in Phoenix, AZ
For many, sourdough starters were a staple of the COVID-19 era. But for Noble Bread and Noble Eatery founder Jason Raducha, they are a way of life. Raducha was born in Chicago but moved to […]
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 […]
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 […]