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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
On today’s episode, we sit down with Cady Gokey of Purely Sedona to explore what makes their bottled water stand out—from the unique spring source in the red rocks of Sedona to how their process […]
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 […]
Bad Jimmy’s is a collision of unapologetic energy, akin to The Ramones, the invaluable influence of Chris Bianco, and premium beef raised in the pastures of Arizona. It is also Arizona’s hottest burger joint. The […]
I had asked a friend of mine who lives in the Camelback corridor to check out a new wine bar and restaurant called Kid Sister. A fellow wine enthusiast, she didn’t need much convincing. She […]
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