There's nothing better than s'mores during the holidays. There's something whimsical about sitting out by the fire with family friends when it's cold outside. These aren't your typical s'mores though. I'm giving you all the goodness about s'mores, the gooey marshmallows, the melted chocolate, the graham cracker texture but we're adding in some brownies, red velvet and a sprinkling of peppermint, plus there's no need for a fire. Although, they are the perfect  treat for sharin

Arizona and California based restaurant groups to introduce Dori Hand Roll Bar and Ramen; a one-of-a-kind hand roll bar featuring an extensive ramen menu by acclaimed Chef Jared Lupin. Los Angeles based Ahi Mahi Group and Arizona based Wade Foster Hospitality, are collaborating with local ramen chef Jared Lupin to introduce the Valley’s first hand roll bar and ramen restaurant at the Camelback Colonnade center near 20th Street and Camelback in Phoenix.  Hand roll bars invite

chef-driven, award-winning brunch spot and its first U.S. location with its Scottsdale opening.

the fifty-first annual Fall Tempe Festival of the Arts graces the streets of Downtown Tempe the weekend of December 6 – 8, 2019, 10am – 5:30

The Arizona Wine Growers Association Grand Tasting Festival is pleased to announce the winery lineup for the 11th annual festival, taking place Saturday, November 16th, 2019 at Kierland Commons as part of the Kierland POP: Art in Unexpected Places Festival. The largest local wine festival in the state will showcase over 225 wines from 36 different wineries across Arizona. The Grand Tasting Festival, now in its eleventh year, has grown into a nationally recognized event that a

PHX Beer Co. is excited to announce the official grand opening of the new Brewery and Tap Room on Friday, Nov. 15. The public is invited to visit the tap room for free tours throughout the day and stay for a ceremonial first pour at 4 p.m. PHX Beer Co. is located at 3002 E. Washington St. in Phoenix. “We’re thrilled to be the newest addition to the great local craft beer industry,” said PHX Beer Co. Brewery Director, Adam Wojcik. “Our team has done a great job building a new

Zinqué (zin-kae), a Paris meets Southern California bistro, café and wine bar is expanding from the coast to the desert and will open in December 2019. An iconic locale in California locations: Venice Beach, West Hollywood, Newport Beach, Downtown Los Angeles, and the Little Italy neighborhood of Downtown San Diego, Zinqué will launch its first Arizona outpost at the new luxury wing inside shopping and dining destination, Scottsdale Fashion Square. Founded in 2012 by Emmanuel

Ghost Ranch is excited to announce the launch of its newest Chef Series! Once a month the Tempe based restaurant will bring locally renowned chefs to cook with Chef Rene Andrade and Roberto Centeno of Ghost Ranch. The series brings a whole new dining experience to Ghost Ranch. Chef Samantha Sanz, of Talavera Restaurant at the Four Seasons Scottsdale, will be the first guest for this series slated for Wednesday, Nov. 13, from 6 to 9 p.m. Chef Samantha, Roberto and Rene will cr

There’s nothing more exciting than making cinnamon rolls. I personally love the smell of the dough when it’s rising. Eating them is pretty great too! Our family traditionally makes them around the holidays and my kids look forward to it. This year, for National bacon month, I wanted to switch things up and add bacon to my cinnamon rolls. This adds a little bit of texture to the rolls but also gives them a little saltiness and extra flavor. I found these new Mccormick grill ma

Meet Celebrity Chef Jason Santos Please join us for an exclusive VIP book signing of Buttermilk & Bourbon Date: Tuesday November 12, 2019 Time: 5:00pm-8:30pm - VIP Admission 6:00pm-8:30pm - General Admission Price: VIP Admission - $175/ticket* *includes early access to all food and drink stations, VIP gift bag, signed copy of Buttermilk & Bourbon, and exclusive access to the Sidecar Cocktail Lounge, sponsored by Tito's Handmade

Based on the overwhelming response to last year’s inaugural Halloween Stroll, Downtown Tempe is pleased to announce its not‐so‐scary return this year to the downtown district. Now considered one of Downtown Tempe’s signature, family‐friendly events, the Halloween Stroll takes place Sunday October 27th, 2019 starting at 2pm. The self‐guided stroll is free to attend and offers families and kids a safe and engaging way to celebrate the spooky holiday during daylight hours and in

Dog Haus – the craft casual concept known for its gourmet all beef hot dogs, handcrafted sausages, humanely raised Black Angus beef burgers, one-of-a-kind fried chicken sandwich, and local craft beers on tap – is bringing “The Absolute Würst” to Gilbert on Nov. 16. Located at 2224 E. Williams Field Road in the SanTan Village shopping center, the new restaurant will be Dog Haus’ first Biergarten location in Arizona. The custom designed 2,900-square-foot restaurant will featur

Restauranteur Stefano Fabbri of Pomo Restaurant Group’s Pomo Pizzeria, Luna Gelateria and Mora Italian has the ball rolling on a Scottsdale location for the full service eatery, Meat the Ball. The meatball-centric restaurant is a scratch kitchen sourcing quality ingredients, while giving them an Italian flair. The restaurant will host its grand opening with City of Scottsdale Mayor, Jim Lane, on Thursday, November 7 at 4 p.m. in the Scottsdale Promenade (16211 N. Scottsdale

Opening on Monday, October 21 inside a mid-century modern-inspired space in the heart of the Camelback Corridor, FLINT by Baltaire (2425 E. Camelback Rd., #109, 602-812-4818) is set to spark a wood fired love affair. Serving lunch and dinner daily, plus weekday happy hour (and weekend brunch coming soon), FLINT features contemporary American fare accented with coastal Mediterranean and bold Middle Eastern flavors. Led by Chef/Partner Travis Strickland and Executive Chef Chris

If you are looking for a vacation for your palate, take a trip to Spain by going no further than Scottsdale. This is an opportunity to treat yourself to a culinary experience that will satisfy your craving for great food, out of this world wine and more! Virtu is going to take you on a culinary adventure as they celebrate Spain!! Chef Gio Osso will be bringing in two masters for this incredible evening. The first will be Master Sommelier, George Miliotes, who will be pairing

San Francisco during fall break for the kids, could anything be more perfect! The weather was amazing, there was a ton of activities to do, there was an overwhelming amount of food to choose from and we had the best location for a hotel. It was our first time going to San Fran as a family and my second time. My first time to San Fran wasn't a memorable one, as I was quite pregnant and uncomfortable. This time around we did it right! We stayed at Hotel Zephyr, which is right a

I'm here to take that boring old mummy hot dog recipe to the next level! This is the perfect way to create a fun experience at your next Halloween celebration. Not only are these delicious but they're going to be a hit. All you need for this super simple recipe is 4 items from your local Fry's. I love using the State Fair 100% Beef Corn Dogs because they’re a good source of protein and made with honey-sweetened batter. You'll need: State Fair 100% Beef Corn Dogs (12 ct) Monte

Celebrate Halloween early with the 9th Annual Spooktacular Balloon Festival at Salt River Fields on Friday and Saturday, October 25-26, 2019 from 5-9:30 pm. Don't miss the dozens of glowing hot air balloon rides, nightly firework shows, live music and more. Kids of all ages will love this spectacularly spooky festival featuring a pumpkin patch and a free KidsZone presented by Power Crunch. Guests can also stroll the Spook Trail if they dare, a fan favorite manned by local hig

San Diego-based Legal Restaurants will debut its first Arizona concept, Condesa, a neighborhood restaurant, café and craft cocktail bar in downtown Phoenix’s Renaissance Square on Monday, December 2. Named after a stylish neighborhood in Mexico City, Condesa was once home to the artistic upper class and now is a mecca for the city’s best food, drink, arts, architecture and parks. The sit-down dining experience will draw influence from Mexico City’s influx of immigrants in the

Hotel Valley Ho, Arizona’s mid-century marvel with all the luxuries of a modern-day escape, has completely revamped its signature restaurant, ZuZu, marking the greatest evolution of the space since it reopened in 2005. The bold, open design pays tribute to the hotel’s iconic style while adding a fresh backdrop for the new menu of shareable plates and crafty libations. Expertly designed by Scottsdale-based Mendil + Meyer Design Studio, ZuZu features a combination of mid-centur