Fab Foodie: Eat in Arizona
Eat in Arizona was started as a page intended to support Arizona’s local foodie community. Today, with over 33,000 followers on Instagram alone, Emilia—an Arizona native and the digital creator behind the brand—is helping to showcase some of the best places to eat and see around the Valley of the Sun.
Best hidden food gem in Arizona: There are a few I love here, but one of my go-tos is definitely Salut in Tempe. Great staff and incredible food.
Advice for someone looking to build a meaningful digital following: I think the only advice I really have to offer is to truly be genuine to yourself and what you represent. Once you do that, it will shine through your page, and people who relate and want to connect will find you. Don’t be afraid to be yourself; no one out there is you!
A Valley-based chef or restaurateur who inspires you and why: A Valley-based chef that inspires me is Chef Silvana [Salcido Esparza] of Barrio Cafe. She is unafraid to be unapologetically herself within her restaurant and her community and it is inspiring to see.
What would you like to see more of in the Arizona food scene: In the Arizona food scene I would LOVE to see more woman-owned restaurants. There are some incredible ones in the Valley, but I am hopeful to see it flourish with more!
For more information, visit www.instagram.com/eatinarizona.