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Culinary

It’s a question that perpetually comes up at least once a day and maybe more: “Where do you want to eat?” Well, we’ve got answers—multiple ones! Options from as far away as Thailand, as time-honored as mama’s Italian recipes and dishes to indulge your desire for authentic Arizona staples like nopales cactus tacos, Indian fry bread and the famous Sonoran Dog.

Arizona’s a treasure trove of established, James Beard Award-winning chefs as well as chefs that are inventive and making a name for themselves. Up-and-coming to substantiated, chefs here are often cooking with locally sourced ingredients to create spicy, sweet, savory, umami, and memorable. And that’s just the stuff you eat!

Head to local breweries for a craft draft, or take a sip of an Arizona wine – yeah, Arizona wine. Southern Arizona wine country growing conditions are comparable to those of Burgundy, France. Plus, at watering holes across the state, mixologists are raising the bar with creative, local cocktails. Ever tried a tamarindo margarita? Take a seat and taste!

Chef preparing food at Sheraton Wild Horse Pass

Culinary

12 AZ Food Experiences to Have While in Arizona

It's time we kicked the concept of fajitas and chimichangas as authentic Southwestern food.

Culinary

A Sense of Taste: Arizona’s Food Culture

Explore Arizona's culinary past with these native foods and traditional farming methods.

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6 (Mostly) All-Vegan Phoenix Restaurants

Cookbook author and vegan chef, Tess Challis, shares her insight on greater Phoenix’s vegan food scene, including her favorite vegan and...

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11 White-Hot Chefs and Restaurants to Check Out

The 48th State is a killer home for cutting-edge cuisine. Once eclipsed by California's gastronomic glamour and the bright lights of Vegas'...

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A Toast to 7 Legendary Arizona Saloons

Even if you haven't been out in the mines, working the rails or rustling cattle all day, these historic Arizona watering holes will still sling...

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Eat Like a Tourist: Phoenix

Everyone says to eat like a local, but what about those great tourist spots? Here are 5 legendary Arizona restaurants to try.

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Table-to-Desert Dining

Cloth & Flame's tear-down-the-walls approach to food exploration celebrates—and benefits—wild places.

Culinary

Eat Like a Tourist: Tucson

Arizona visitors often hear "eat like a local." Enjoy being a tourist while eating local at these 5 legendary Arizona restaurants in Tucson.