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An Arizona-based food, beverage and travel writer since 2008, I launched this website in 2015 to document my culinary adventures, beverage escapades, gardening endeavors, and travel in the Phoenix area and beyond. Also find a comprehensive calendar of Phoenix-area food and drink-related events on my Events page.

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July 14, 2025  /  Christina Barrueta

30 MOST RECENT ARTICLES (More in archives)
Michelin-Starred Chef Alex Stratta Joins Belmont Kitchen & Cocktails as Executive Chef
Michelin-Starred Chef Alex Stratta Joins Belmont Kitchen & Cocktails as Executive Chef
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Anhelo Opens in New Scottsdale Location
Anhelo Opens in New Scottsdale Location
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Industry Standard Welcomes Award-Winning Chef Pierce Azlin as New Partner
Industry Standard Welcomes Award-Winning Chef Pierce Azlin as New Partner
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Summer Resort Specials
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Postino Wine Cafe: Battle of the Bruschetta
Postino Wine Cafe: Battle of the Bruschetta
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Sexy Roman to Open at W Scottsdale on June 2
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Adventurous Stills Rebrands to Outlaw Distillery
Adventurous Stills Rebrands to Outlaw Distillery
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Rock N’ Roll Sushi Gives Fans a Shot at Free Sushi for a Year
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Little Pickle Re-Opens at The Esplanade on May 19
Little Pickle Re-Opens at The Esplanade on May 19
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New Spring and Summer Menus at North Italia
New Spring and Summer Menus at North Italia
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James Beard Nominated Brothers Mike and Jeffrey Mastro Acquire Phoenix Landmark Durant’s
James Beard Nominated Brothers Mike and Jeffrey Mastro Acquire Phoenix Landmark Durant’s
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North Italia Opens Sixth Arizona Location in Tempe
North Italia Opens Sixth Arizona Location in Tempe
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Flower Child and Blanco Cocina + Cantina Now Open at Novus Place in Tempe
Flower Child and Blanco Cocina + Cantina Now Open at Novus Place in Tempe
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Acclaimed Chef and Restaurateur Richard Blais Opens La Zozzona
Acclaimed Chef and Restaurateur Richard Blais Opens La Zozzona
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Nominations for Arizona Restaurant Association 2025 Foodist Awards Now Open
Nominations for Arizona Restaurant Association 2025 Foodist Awards Now Open
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Barrio Bagels Available at Chompie’s Phoenix
Barrio Bagels Available at Chompie’s Phoenix
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Ambrogio15 Launches 8-course Table Experience with Michelin-Starred Chef Silvio Salmoiraghi
Ambrogio15 Launches 8-course Table Experience with Michelin-Starred Chef Silvio Salmoiraghi
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Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Debuts Artisan Palate Series
Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Debuts Artisan Palate Series
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The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara, Welcomes Executive Chef Rebecca Tillman
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara, Welcomes Executive Chef Rebecca Tillman
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Chef Peter McQuaid, Jr. Announced as New Executive Chef at The Americano
Chef Peter McQuaid, Jr. Announced as New Executive Chef at The Americano
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Spinato’s Pizzeria Partners with the Arizona Cardinals
Spinato’s Pizzeria Partners with the Arizona Cardinals
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Ambrogio15 Offers Exclusive Table Experience with Chef Silvio Salmoiraghi
Ambrogio15 Offers Exclusive Table Experience with Chef Silvio Salmoiraghi
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Cory Oppold 2024 Foodist Awards
Foodist Awards 2024 Winners
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Tell Your Friends Opens in Scottsdale
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Mott 32 to Debut at The Ritz-Carlton Paradise Valley, The Palmeraie
Mott 32 to Debut at The Ritz-Carlton Paradise Valley, The Palmeraie
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Keifer Gilbert to Helm Beverage Program at Swanky Underground Lounge “Tell Your Friends”
Keifer Gilbert to Helm Beverage Program at Swanky Underground Lounge “Tell Your Friends”
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Four 8 Fried Chicken by Four 8 Wineworks to Open in Cottonwood
Four 8 Fried Chicken by Four 8 Wineworks to Open in Cottonwood
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The Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale Introduces Afternoon Tea
The Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale Introduces Afternoon Tea
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Los Milics Vineyards to Open a Scottsdale Tasting Room
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