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Chefs

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Devour 2026: Here’s who won at the Botanical Garden food festival
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Devour 2026: Here’s who won at the Botanical Garden food festival

By Sara CrockerFebruary 24, 2026

Arizona’s top chefs showcased their creations for fans and judges at the two-day event, hoping for Best in Show.

New Arcadia restaurant invites you to ditch your phone and dig in
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New Arcadia restaurant invites you to ditch your phone and dig in

By Zach OdenFebruary 23, 2026

Early spring citrus. Vinyl picked to set the tone. Attention to detail inspires conversation and connection at this new spot.

Two chefs from Soul Fire Tacos.
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Chef behind one of the Valley’s best brunch spots debuts new concept

By Sara CrockerFebruary 20, 2026

The eatery fuses soul food with Latin flavors, serving tacos, wings and creative new dishes.

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Legendary Phoenix restaurant celebrates 40 years of serving the Valley
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Legendary Phoenix restaurant celebrates 40 years of serving the Valley

By Shoshana LeonFebruary 19, 2026

Chef Vincent Guerithault opened his eatery in 1986. Four decades later, he’s still serving French cuisine with Southwest flair.

Phoenix eatery CC’s on Central changes name and menu
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Phoenix eatery CC’s on Central changes name and menu

By Sara CrockerFebruary 9, 2026

The new concept from owner Sharon Cunningham serves weekday lunch and Southern staples.

Headshot of chef Richard Hinojosa
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Acclaimed Arcadia chef lands at Scottsdale resort

By Sara CrockerJanuary 29, 2026

The former chef and co-owner of CRUjiente Tacos will oversee four restaurants at the luxe hotel.

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Chef Bernie Kantak and Andrew Fritz in 2011.
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Popular Scottsdale restaurant celebrates 15 years of ‘full bellies, big smiles’

By Sara CrockerJanuary 20, 2026

Chef Bernie Kantak is bringing back original drinks and dishes to mark the occasion.

Celebrity chef Beau MacMillan
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Local celebrity chef steps back from growing restaurant group

By Sara CrockerJanuary 8, 2026

“I wanted to get back to what I love to do,” the chef says. Here’s what’s next for him and Clive Collective.

Local chefs sound off on Michelin Guide coming to Arizona
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Local chefs sound off on Michelin Guide coming to Arizona

By Sara CrockerDecember 11, 2025

“I think it will put everyone on the edge of their chair, at least I’m on mine,” says one top Valley chef.

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The Michelin Guide is coming to Arizona. Here’s what to know
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The Michelin Guide is coming to Arizona. Here’s what to know

By Sara CrockerDecember 9, 2025

Phoenix restaurants could earn Michelin stars for the first time in 2026.

Cocina Chiwas owners Nadia Holguin and Armando Hernandez.
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Guy Fieri returns to staple Phoenix taco shop. How to watch

By Sara CrockerDecember 5, 2025

Tune in as the Food Network star brings his show back to an essential Valley eatery.

Outside The Larder & The Delta.
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Tandy’s opens in lauded midtown restaurant space

By Sara CrockerDecember 5, 2025

Stop by the new restaurant for breakfast or lunch and take an artisanal chocolate bar to go.

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A bistro table with plates and cocktails.
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Culinary power couple teams up for a cozy holiday pop-up series

By Sara CrockerDecember 2, 2025

The Valley is filled with holiday bars. But one downtown Phoenix restaurant is taking a different approach, backed by serious culinary chops.

Man browsing greens at a farmers market.
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Phoenix chef shares how to craft a Thanksgiving feast from the farmers market

By Sara CrockerNovember 19, 2025

Want to use local ingredients in your holiday dishes? Persepshen’s co-owner offers tips and tricks.

The Kid Sister wine bar team.
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How to host the perfect Friendsgiving

By Sara CrockerNovember 17, 2025

The owners of one of Phoenix’s favorite wine bars share their tips and tricks for creating a memorable meal.

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Phoenix restaurant celebrates 15 years as a community favorite
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Phoenix restaurant celebrates 15 years as a community favorite

By Shoshana LeonNovember 14, 2025

With a menu full of comfort food made with seasonal ingredients, this local spot remains a Valley staple.

How a Valley chef deploys his Marine Corps experience in the kitchen
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How a Valley chef deploys his Marine Corps experience in the kitchen

By Georgann YaraNovember 10, 2025

Veteran Dom Ruggiero incorporates determination, ethics and international ingredients at his Valley restaurants.

Woman stands behind host stand at Roman God of Fire.
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Filthy Animal team and celebrity chef to open ‘theatrical’ Tempe restaurant

By Sara CrockerNovember 5, 2025

Pretty Decent Concepts is known for its over-the-top restaurants and bars. Now, they’ve teamed up with an acclaimed Italian chef.

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Keith Lee and JL Patisserie team.
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Valley bakery embroiled in ‘Pastrygate’ caught eye of TikToker Keith Lee

By Sara CrockerOctober 28, 2025

JL Patisserie made national news after negative review. Then the internet’s most famous food influencer came calling.

a building with a sign reading the district stands against an open sky
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4 new restaurants coming to Desert Ridge

By Sara CrockerOctober 23, 2025

An Indian restaurant from an acclaimed chef and a global cocktail lounge will be among the new offerings.

People finishing pastries in a bakery
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Phoenix bakery drama makes national headlines after scathing viral review

By Sara CrockerOctober 16, 2025

A food influencer’s negative review of a Valley bakery went viral, igniting a social media firestorm. Here’s what went down.

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Valley chef shares stories, recipes from her nonprofit with new cookbook
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Valley chef shares stories, recipes from her nonprofit with new cookbook

By Zach OdenOctober 8, 2025

Her organization touches lives across the Valley. Now, she’s sharing its story through a new cookbook.

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