Photos by Jon Luckett Part of Southern Arizona’s flourishing wine community, Twisted Union Wine Co. celebrates its fourth anniversary this December. After purchasing and renovating the property that was formerly Kief-Joshua Vineyards, a group of partners opened the Twisted Union tasting room and two guest suites in Elgin at the end of 2020. Preparing to […]

Photos courtesy of Tonto Bar & Grill Cave Creek restaurant offers fabulous food, service and views In 1994, John Malcolm, one of the founding partners of Tonto Bar & Grill in Cave Creek, was visiting the area for a golf vacation and saw an opportunity. “When I came out here in 1994, Cave Creek Cave […]

As the weather cools down, enjoy food, drinks and fun at a variety of local events   Sept. 14: Rockin’ Taco Street Fest, Dr. AJ Chandler Park, Chandler Guests can enjoy tacos from over 20 local restaurants, a mechanical rockin’ taco, lucha libre wrestlers, family-friendly games, live music, competitions and more. Tickets are $18. forty8live.com/rockintacoaz […]

Photos courtesy of Pizza to the Rescue Pizza to the Rescue opened in Phoenix in April 2024 with the mission to “Eat Pizza, Save Puppies.” The restaurant donates 25 percent of proceeds from all pizza sales to Almost There Rescue, which is located in the same parking lot. The restaurant is owned by lifelong Paradise […]

In 2021, women made up 23 percent of brewery owners in the U.S., and just 2 percent of all breweries were fully woman-owned, according to the Brewers Association. Arizona is home to several female brewery owners such as Leah Huss, who started Huss Brewing Co. with her husband in 2013. Huss’ most popular beers are […]

Arizona’s newest cocktail spots include some sophisticated speakeasies reminiscent of hidden Prohibition-era establishments. Wander Speakeasy at Chateau Luxe, North Phoenix “I think what people like about speakeasies is the mystery that comes with them,” said Austin Cahill, general manager of Wander Speakeasy, which opened in March at Chateau Luxe, an event venue in North Phoenix. […]

This week, the Arizona Restaurant Association announced the winners of its 10th annual Foodist Awards. This decade-long event recognizes the best of the best in a variety of categories that represent culinary excellence in the Arizona food and beverage industry. Finalists and winners in each category are chosen by peers and the dining community at […]

Mountain Shadows is launching a summer series where guests can watch chefs create beautiful dishes and enjoy a delicious brunch at the resort with amazing mountain views. The monthly Brunch and Learn series highlights seasonal flavors and chef-crafted recipes. In the intimate setting of the private dining room, guests will watch chefs prepare beautiful dishes […]

The Scottsdale Resort & Spa, a Spanish-style resort located in the McCormick Ranch area, recently completed a $40 million renovation, the largest in its 50-year history. The extensive renovation includes the introduction of new restaurants, as well as updated guestrooms and public spaces. Renowned Valley chef Ken Arneson, who serves as area executive chef for […]

Charles Barber Jr. grew up in Arizona and has been in the restaurant business for more than two decades. After spending more than 15 years at Zinc Bistro in Scottsdale, he opened Hush Public House. Barber left Hush to open Aftermath in Phoenix in 2021 with a vision to create an approachable, upscale neighborhood spot […]