Writer Shoshana Leon Photography by Leevon and Daniel Guerithault [dropcap]F[/dropcap]or half a century, Chef Vincent Guerithault has used a colorful, deliciously edible palette to create esculent art in his kitchen. This year, the Arizona culinary community is celebrating this “godfather” of Arizona chefs and the 33 years that he’s blazed a gastronomic trail at his…
Writer Shoshana Leon Photography Courtesy of TERRA Farm and Manor [dropcap]C[/dropcap]hef James Porter left a successful career in the Valley to take a risk on a new adventure. The former chef of Tapino Kitchen and Wine Bar and Pettie Maison in Scottsdale wanted to do something different while sharing his passion for cooking and his…
Writer Joseph J. Airdo Photography Courtesy of Candytopia [dropcap]I[/dropcap]magine walking into a rainbow-filled room filled with flying unicorn pigs and confetti explosions galore. Right around the corner is an equally whimsical wonderland—an underwater-themed space with fantastical candy-covered sea creatures. And did I mention the sugary sweet scent that fills the air? Chances are, you are…
Writer Amanda Christmann Photographer Carl Schultz and Submitted by Keeler’s Steakhouse [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Keelers have a way of turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. With a turn of a key and the light of a grill, they have a knack for turning sleepy retail spaces into the kind of go-to places where regulars meet after work…
Writer Shoshana Leon Photography Courtesy of Hotel Valley Ho, Mastro’s Restaurants, Mountain Shadows and Omni Montelucia [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he holidays are indeed the most wonderful time of the year with beautiful and bright decorations, nostalgic songs, decadent food, festive celebrations and most importantly, cherished time with family and friends. Cocktails are often part of holiday celebrations. Like…
Writer Shoshana Leon Photography by Olivia Vlachos and Tamara Stanger [dropcap]A[/dropcap]rizona chefs regularly donate their time and talent to a variety of worthy causes and events. A cause that is especially meaningful to Arizona’s culinary community is helping high school students achieve their dreams through Arizona’s Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP). “We want to…
Writer Shoshana Leon Photography by Brian Poore [dropcap]F[/dropcap]or more than 25 years, people have enjoyed great food and drink, live entertainment and the company of friendly folks at the Taste of Cave Creek, which takes place October 16 and 17 at Stagecoach Village. This year’s two-day event is expected to attract more than 6,000 people…
Writer Shannon Severson Photography by Carl Schultz [dropcap]A[/dropcap] quaint Western town at the edge of the desert seems an unlikely place to find a celebrated, authentic French restaurant, but Le Sans Souci is a Cave Creek institution that has been pleasing diners for nearly 25 years-and it has a very special history. Owner and Chef…
Writer Amanda Christmann Photography Courtesy of Sonoran Arts League [dropcap]I[/dropcap]t’s a startling statistic. As you read this, one in six of our Arizona neighbors is facing food insecurity, struggling each month to choose between paying bills and stocking the refrigerator with enough food to feed themselves and their children. The face of hunger has changed…
Writer Shannon Severson Photography Courtesy of The Arizona Taco Festival [dropcap]P[/dropcap]assion. Competition. Discovery. Tacos! The Arizona Taco Festival is celebrating its 10th “Taco-versary” with creative new festivities and a new, larger location. For the first time, WestWorld of Scottsdale’s 300-acre expanse will be home to the “taco playground” for an expected 30,000 to 40,000 taco…