Changing Things Up: State 48 keeps things fresh at new Norterra Rock House
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
State 48 likes to keep things fresh.
In Downtown Phoenix, State 48 Brewery caters to the concert crowd from The Van Buren and Crescent Ballroom when there’s not a pandemic. The location also...
Knock, Knock Tequila Delivery: Corrido and CRUjiente Tacos make the rounds of Arcadia
By Annika Tomlin
When Gov. Doug Ducey issued an executive order requiring restaurants to provide takeout and delivery only, Tequila Corrido co-owners Sarah Foote and Holly Simon saw it as an opportunity to push their...
Virtual Vittles: Local restaurant and winery inspire families to cook via social media
By Laura Latzko
During the state’s stay-at-home order, many families have been struggling with what to make for dinner. Local business owners have sought to inspire others through virtual cooking lessons via Facebook.
Among those are...
Saddle Up for Craft Beer: Award-winning Goodyear brewery is lager than life
By Annika Tomlin
From homebrewing to Goodyear’s first brewing company, Saddle Mountain Brewing Company has come a long way in six years.
But the company’s history goes back 20 years, when owner Laura Hansen bought a...
Fermented Fun: Flying Embers brings alcoholic kombucha to Arizona
By Jordan Houston
It’s no secret that kombucha has taken the beverage industry by storm. With a golden reputation as a purveyor of health, the fizzy fermented tea can be found at supermarkets and on...
Welcome to Scotchdale: An Airpark pair quench their thirst with spirit
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
John McDonnell and Travis Ranville were watching football and drinking scotch when Ranville asked, “Why isn’t there a brand named Scotchdale? I want to live in Scotchdale.”
Immediately, McDonnell trademarked the name online....
‘Conserve and Protect’: New beer cans help Game and Fish support wildlife
By Connor Dziawura
In recent years, the Arizona Game and Fish Department has been looking to work with organizations on the ground level to support its conservation efforts. And as it turns out, Flagstaff’s Mother...
A New Spin: Sushi Roku at W Scottsdale joins mocktail craze
By Christopher Boan
Sushi Roku bar manager Sarah Ehrman found herself in a bit of a quandary earlier this year, and it resulted in a radical change to the restaurant’s drink menu.
Ehrman, who runs the...
‘Your Neighborhood Beer and Wine Bar’: The Whining Pig is growing its presence around...
By Connor Dziawura
Someone once called The Whining Pig “the kind of place where you walk in by yourself and leave with 10 friends.”
Owner/operator Daniel Caprario considers it to be one of his favorite reviews.
“To...
Brewery Beat: SanTan is offering weekend peeks inside its facility
By Eric Newman
A stalwart of local beer and whiskey, SanTan Brewing Company is allowing tours at its 35,000-square-foot production facility in Chandler.
Patrons can witness the whole process, from grain to canning and distribution, in...
