While Hi Noon Hospitality was formally founded in 2022, Arizona tastemakers have been obsessed with founding partner and Chief Executive Officer Adam Strecker’s culinary handiwork for nearly 20 years. The New Orleans native—the youngest in […]
Teddy Myers, founder of Pretty Decent Concepts, is nothing short of a genius. The creativity he has put forth—alongside a slew of talented team members and partners—has wowed countless guests with immersive experiences that blend […]
Sushi Friend may be casual in nature, but their rolls and other dishes are seriously delicious. On this episode of a taste of az podcast we sit down with the founder, Kevin Min. We discuss […]
In this episode, we sit down with Dean Thomas, founder of Cornish Pasty Co., recorded in the cozy downstairs bar of the downtown Phoenix location. Dean shares the journey of bringing traditional Cornish pasties to […]
In this episode, we sit down with James Piazza, the founder and owner of Bad Jimmy’s, to talk about how a pandemic-era pop-up turned into what is quickly becoming one of Arizona’s favorite burger spots, […]
Nestled inside the PHX Arena, The Ra Ra Room is bringing a new kind of energy to downtown Phoenix. In this episode, we sit down with General Manager Jared LoPriore to talk about the vision […]
The newest issue of a taste of az magazine is now live! This quarter highlights the hospitality group that brought you citizen public house & the gladly, a unique bakery in tucson, and so much […]
There was no one in Andrew Fritz’s family involved in hospitality. But there was Gus. “My first job was at Skyline Chili, a popular regional chain in my native Ohio,” said Andrew Fritz. “I marveled […]
One of the best lessons in life? Keep it simple. And that’s exactly what Justin Nasralla and David Goluboff, owners of Mister Pio, have accomplished. Their menu is streamlined—rotisserie chicken, salad, and fries. However, don’t […]
Don’t visit CRUjiente Tacos expecting it to be a traditional taqueria. Since 2016, when long-time friends Executive Chef Richard Hinojosa and Beverage Director Jason Morris opened their doors, CRUjiente has drawn crowds with its inventive […]
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