The supremely talented Chef Rochelle Daniel, of Fat Ox in Scottsdale, has set her sights on Flagstaff with the opening of Atria. The farm-fresh restaurant is slated to open in August.
Food & Drink
Food and drinks in Arizona including best restaurants.
Restaurant of the Week: Picazzo’s Healthy Italian Kitchen
Locally owned Picazzo’s Healthy Italian Kitchen is a household name in Arizona, recently opening its sixth local outpost, this time in Gilbert. Not only do families feel good about eating at Picazzo’s thanks to its focus on nutrient-packed, clean foods, but the restaurant is also committed to serving those with a vast array of dietary needs.
Top 5 Ice Cream Spots
Arizona is brimming with spots to grab a cool-you-down treat, but these five time-honored ice cream shops are tops when it comes to savoring a good, old-fashioned scoop (even if the flavor might be a little quirky).
Phoenix’s Newest Coffee Shops
Breaking into the Valley’s java scene this summer, Kähvi Coffee + Cafe and Valley Coffee Co. are bringing local sips, bites and inviting eclectic art environments to Downtown Phoenix.
Restaurant of the Week: Gabriella’s Contemporary American Cuisine
One of the latest—and arguably most decadent—developments at the Mercado at Scottsdale Ranch, comes in the form of an elevated, family-friendly restaurant called Gabriella’s Contemporary American Cuisine.
Phoenix Suns-Inspired Cocktails
The Phoenix Suns are living up to the team name–they are on fire! These Valley restaurants are toasting to the team’s success with Phoenix Suns-inspired cocktails.
Restaurant of the Week: Kaizen
Known as The Larry during the day, Kaizen takes over for the night shift and brings unexpected tastes inspired by Japanese and Latin cultures into the heart of Downtown Phoenix. From its tuna poke cones to the ceviche mixto, Kaizen serves up an assortment of eccentric dishes with palette-teasing flavors.
Barbecue Wine-Pairing Tips
If you’re not grilling this Fourth of July weekend, you’re doing it wrong. Jim Cunningham, general manager of Merkin Vineyards Scottsdale, provides wine-pairing pointers (spoiler alert: ice-cold sparkling rosé is the only cure for a 115-degree day) for your summer barbecuing.
Best Phoenix Sports Bars
Whether you are watching the NBA playoffs (go Phoenix Suns!), Sunday football or your favorite MLB teams, you want to catch all the action at the best sports bars in the Valley. Check out these Phoenix and Scottsdale area sports bars (and sports-friendly restaurants) to catch your top teams.
Restaurant of the Week: Renata’s Hearth
One of the most anticipated aspects of Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort’s gorgeous renovation is undoubtedly the newly opened Renata’s Hearth. The Phoenix restaurant dishes up Central and South American-inspired flavors in one sexy setting.