Interviews
Posted on: March 25th, 2016
by Alison Bailin
To say that Kyle Mason has been a busy man the past year would be an understatement. On the personal side, he both got engaged and welcomed a new baby...
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Posted on: March 23rd, 2016
by Alison Bailin
On March 19, more than 30 local teens took home the highest award in Girl Scouting: the Gold Award. “One of the most impactful parts of Girl Scouting is earning...
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Posted on: March 11th, 2016
by Taryn Jeffries
Ben Smith is known as the guy to call for anything. Serving as Chief Strategist at Surplus Asset Management, he has access to millions of restaurant and grocery equipment assets. With...
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Posted on: March 4th, 2016
by Alison Bailin
After spending nearly half his life focusing on all things fresh with the SUBWAY® brand, local franchisee and father-of-three Chad Barnett knows a thing or two about food. “I’ve been around...
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Posted on: February 26th, 2016
by Alison Bailin
Executive Chef Patrick Doyle is the inspiration behind the newly refreshed BlueFire Grille at the Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas. With a complimentary combination of Irish and Mexican heritage, Chef...
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Posted on: February 19th, 2016
by Taryn Jeffries
Chef Brian Archibald, an 18 year culinary veteran and considered to be an “ingredients-driven chef”, has been expertly crafting some of the best dishes in the North Valley during his...
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Posted on: February 12th, 2016
by Alison Bailin
Wait, “resident beer geek” is a job? If your name is Nick Nitz, then the answer is YES. Nitz, general manager and resident beer geek at The Handlebar, is adept and enthusiastic in all...
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Posted on: February 5th, 2016
by Alison Bailin
Beverage director, JT Tillman is responsible for crafting the cocktail and beverage menus for both La Bocca Urban Kitchen Wine Bar locations on Mill Avenue and on High Street as...
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Posted on: January 29th, 2016
by Taryn Jeffries
Within the course of media events and restaurant openings we have the opportunity to meet new and interesting people; people who share the same passion for food and supporting local...
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Posted on: January 22nd, 2016
by Taryn Jeffries
Clint Spotleson is a very busy man, popping up at local eateries all around town; in front of and behind the bar. He’s garnered a reputation as one of the...
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