Writer Shannon Severson Photography Courtesy of Local Jonny’s Tavern and Café [dropcap]I[/dropcap]n the heart of Cave Creek, a little place called Local Jonny’s Tavern and Café has welcomed visitors since 2014. Jonny Oughterson and his wife, Lauren Van Winkle, took what began as a small café and bar alongside a bike shop and grew it…
Writer Jo Gemmill, Carefree Restaurant Association Portrait Photography by Carl Schultz [dropcap]O[/dropcap]f all the businesses affected by the pandemic this past year, restaurants have been left with the greatest challenges in adapting to the ever-changing world in which we now find ourselves. At the beginning of 2020, Carefree restaurants were full-swing into another great first…
Writer Shannon Severson Photography Courtesy of Alexi Rose Productions [dropcap]C[/dropcap]arlos Marquez and Michael Stone know that when we gather around the table, we share more than just a meal. We also share memories. The pair built their new Cave Creek restaurant Ofrenda with that concept in mind, serving Pan-Latin cuisine in an environment that evokes…
Writer Lynette Carrington Photography Courtesy of Wrigley Mansion [dropcap]C[/dropcap]hef and culinary mastermind Christopher Gross has never been one to let the grass grow under his feet. The James Beard Award-winning chef is constantly working on new menu items, his restaurant concepts and being an integral part of the gastronomy landscape of Arizona. For many years,…
Writer Shannon Severson Photography Courtesy of Alexi Rose Productions [dropcap]I[/dropcap]n the competitive restaurant industry, it’s not enough to just serve up expertly crafted meals with a smile. Diners are looking for the full experience. This includes a healthy portion of ambiance — an environment that builds anticipation from the moment one arrives, exciting the senses…
Writer Shoshana Leon Photographer Carl Schultz [dropcap]I[/dropcap]n its eight square miles, the charming town of Carefree has a wide variety of dining options — from wine bars and coffee shops to upscale eateries and pizza parlors. Jo Gemmill of the English Rose Tea Room founded the Carefree Restaurant Association in 2017 to promote the town’s…
Writer Shoshana Leon Photography Courtesy of R Entertainment [dropcap]W[/dropcap]ith our beautiful weather and diverse culinary scene, the Valley is an ideal spot for food and drink festivals for every taste — from wine and beer to chocolate and barbecue. But one food emerges as one of the most popular with Arizona festivalgoers. Americans eat an…
Writer Shannon Severson Photography by Bryan Black and Lance Headlee [dropcap]S[/dropcap]ince 2009, an eye-catching vintage red truck has enticed Cave Creek’s visitors and locals to turn in and browse Red Truck Trading Company’s broad selection of new and consignment home furnishings and decor. In 2011, the charming Grotto Café was added to bring even more…
Writer Amanda Christmann Photography Courtesy of Scott Yates [dropcap]I[/dropcap]t has been said that life is about reinventing one’s self. When one of Arizona’s most renowned woman chefs, Lisa Dahl, first told me she was opening a burger restaurant in the then-less-than-swanky former Outlets at Oak Creek, I have to confess that my initial thought was…
Writer Shoshana Leon Photography by Sydney Nicole Photography [dropcap]B[/dropcap]rian Vogel has been working in restaurants since he was 18 years old. He was planning to take a break from the restaurant industry to travel when an amazing opportunity helped him fulfill a lifelong dream. “I had just left my job and was excited to have…