Much More Than a Liquor Store

Since opening its first location in 2020, Trevor’s continues to expand across the Valley with a unique take on the liquor store experience. “Our goal is to go beyond the ordinary, making Trevor’s a distinctive and memorable destination that transcends the typical liquor store visit,” said Zoe Vince, director of marketing for Trevor’s. “Trevor’s sets […]

Kitchen Doors: An Authentic Garden-to-Table Experience

The Farm at South Mountain provides a beautiful green space in the heart of Phoenix with three distinct dining experiences — Morning Glory Cafe for breakfast; the Farm Kitchen, offering sandwiches, baked goods and salads for lunch; and Quiessence, a fine-dining restaurant highlighting fresh, local and seasonal ingredients.    Opened in 2001, Quiessence stands for […]

Pita Jungle Celebrates 30 Years

Pita Jungle was founded in 1994 by three Arizona State University students who saw a need for more healthy restaurants near the Tempe campus. At a time when options were limited, the team wanted to make healthy, great-tasting food readily available at a reasonable price with exceptional customer service. The concept took off, and 30 […]

Kitchen Doors: A Celebration of Arizona

In recent years, Cottonwood, located about 100 miles from Phoenix, has flourished with a variety of local restaurants and several tasting rooms featuring Arizona wines. The newest addition to Cottonwood’s Main Street is the 7-acre Merkin Vineyards and Caduceus Cellars complex, with amazing views, beautiful vineyards, a greenhouse and a wine production facility. The complex […]

Brunch in Style at The Eleanor in Scottsdale

In September 2023, The Eleanor opened in the former Scottsdale Dry Cleaners space at Hayden and Osborn, offering breakfast, lunch, coffee and cocktails. “The Eleanor has a modern retro vibe with a casual, welcoming experience and a focus on hospitality,” said owner Tom Frenkel of the Clayton Companies. ALINE Architecture Concepts created a mid-century design […]

Warm Up to Winter Food and Beverage Festivals

It’s not too early to start thinking about plans for 2024. Once the holiday season is over, there are a variety of culinary events and festivals to fill the calendar. FestivinWrigley Mansion, PhoenixJanuary 11–14A celebration of wine, food and education features dinners, seminars, demonstrations and a grand tasting with a portion of proceeds benefiting Almost […]

‘Tis the Season for Holiday Pop-Ups

Several Valley venues are offering unique seasonal experiences with creative cocktails and festive fare.   Champagne and Caviar Lounge at Arizona Biltmore, Phoenix Indulge this season at the Champagne and Caviar Lounge at the iconic Arizona Biltmore resort through Jan. 3 with a different Champagne house featured each week. Guests can select from several varieties […]

Huss Brewing Co. and Phoenix Zoo Partner on Brewer’s Conservation Series

Huss Brewing Co. is partnering with the Phoenix Zoo to support the conservation of endangered species through a series of beers available at the zoo. “We’ve partnered with the Phoenix Zoo for many years on selling some of our top brands, so when they approached us asking for a beer to be a part of […]

Spooky Cocktails

These haunted Halloween libations are available at Valley restaurants for a limited time. Hash Kitchen, multiple locations  Available Oct. 28-31, the Basic Witch Martini is made with black cherry juice, vanilla vodka and toasted marshmallow, and is garnished with Luxardo cherries and vampire teeth.  J.T. Prime Kitchen & Cocktails, Old Town Scottsdale The seasonal pumpkin […]

New in Town: Elliott’s Steakhouse Brings Elevated Dining to Downtown Chandler

Elliott’s Steakhouse opened in downtown Chandler in August 2023, close to its popular sister restaurants, the Brickyard and the Hidden House. “Elliott’s Steakhouse brings an elevated dining experience to downtown Chandler, with a focus on quality food and exceptional service in a beautiful setting,” said Michael Regan, director of operations for the restaurant group that […]