Author Archive
Posted on: November 20th, 2017
by Taryn Jeffries
Phoenix is constantly evolving with every new restaurant opening and shopping center breaking ground. I moved here when I was 12 years old and the changes that I have seen are remarkable. I know that makes me sound like an old biddie, with all that “back in my day” rhetoric but it really has been quite remarkable to see how far the city and state have come. News...
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Posted on: November 19th, 2017
by Taryn Jeffries
In the last few years, I have heard quite a bit about the World Food Championships. I have met several Valley folks that have competed as well as a few...
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Posted on: November 16th, 2017
by Taryn Jeffries
I don’t know about you, but brunch is one of my favorite things. A typical brunch consists of dressed up sweet and savory breakfast items with a dash of hearty...
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Posted on: November 15th, 2017
by Taryn Jeffries
On Monday I attended the 2017 Arizona Culinary Hall of Fame Awards, which is basically the Arizona Food Oscars, and I walked away as Food Writer of the Year. I’m...
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Posted on: November 7th, 2017
by Taryn Jeffries
The holidays can be a stressful time; creating space (and time) for all the out of town visitors and then there’s all that cooking that demands to be done. Whether you want to throw I the towel fully or just need to supplement your menu with a few choice dishes or desserts here and there, our 2017 Thanksgiving to Go Guide includes just about everything you...
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Posted on: November 7th, 2017
by Taryn Jeffries
Thai Chili 2 Go has taken its East Valley success and is heading north with hopes that their fresh-to-order Thai cuisine is just what locals are looking for. You’ll find the restaurants fifth location at The Promenade later this month. “With our other restaurants,...
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Posted on: November 6th, 2017
by Taryn Jeffries
I love hearing stories about kids doing great things and this one is really exciting, for a few reasons. The students and staff at Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School in...
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Posted on: November 5th, 2017
by Taryn Jeffries
If you’ve been a reader for any amount of time, you’ve likely caught on to the fact that I am a pretty excitable gal. I get stoked by restaurant openings,...
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Posted on: November 5th, 2017
by Taryn Jeffries
There are tons of local awards that take place throughout the year. Okay, maybe not tons, but a few, but there is unquestionably only one that celebrates locals without shifting into a popularity contest based on as many votes as you can fit...
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Posted on: October 31st, 2017
by Taryn Jeffries
There’s just something about that Rooster. The prominent and proud figure of the popular hot sauce provides the promise of extra special eggs in the morning, a nice kick to...
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