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Freelance travel, food, and beverage writer. Words in @foodandwine, @vinepair, @eater, @afarmedia, @thrillist, among others. ambenetti@gmail.com

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Freelance writer specializing in Travel, Food, and Beverage.

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Before Becoming a Golf Legend, the Man Behind Callaway Clubs Made Wine

Before Becoming a Golf Legend, the Man Behind Callaway Clubs Made Wine

Before making golf gear, Ely Callaway Jr. founded a winery that, in 1976, produced wine enjoyed by Queen Eliz…

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A Roadtrip to Albuquerque Is as Fragrant as It Is Beautiful

A Roadtrip to Albuquerque Is as Fragrant as It Is Beautiful

A little slice of Provence in the US, Albuquerque boasts rows and rows of fragrant lavender fields that are w…

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This West Valley bar and restaurant is like "Cheers" for craft beer fans

This West Valley bar and restaurant is like "Cheers" for craft beer fans

When Ground Control's "beer guy" took over the restaurant, it became a hub for West Valley craft beer fans.

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With Record-Breaking Summer Temps, Hitting a Phoenix Resort Might Be the Answer

With Record-Breaking Summer Temps, Hitting a Phoenix Resort Might Be the Answer

This Phoenix summer is especially excruciatingly hot. When you need to get out and cool down, maybe a nearby …

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The Destination Hotel Restaurants of Phoenix

The Destination Hotel Restaurants of Phoenix

One more reason to stay there

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Our New Favorite 4-Ingredient Ground Beef Dinner Is Made Just Right

Our New Favorite 4-Ingredient Ground Beef Dinner Is Made Just Right

Learn all about Maid Rite sandwiches-a classic in Midwestern cooking made from loose ground beef and served o…

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Latin Flavors Inspire The Mission’s Cocktail Menu

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2026 Summer Cocktail Camp Interview with a Mixologist(s) Zack Chatterton and Stevie Raeann from The Mission Kierland PHOENIX magazine heads to Kierland on July 19 for the next 2026 Summer Cocktail Camp event, this time at The Mission. The two-story temple to modern Latin flavors provides the setting to chef Matt Carter’s menu, while an oversized, backlit cross dominates the towering display of agave spirits behind the bar.
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Chef Ivan Gonzalez’s Favorite Restaurants in Phoenix Right Now

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Chef Ivan Gonzalez (right) shares his favorite places to eat in and near Phoenix. | Photo courtesy of Pretty Decent Concepts For Chef Ivan Gonzalez, the kitchen has always been a sanctuary of memory and connection. “I’ve been cooking for as long as I can remember,” he reflects, recalling a childhood where food served as the vibrant centerpiece of every family gathering and celebration. This early fascination with how a single meal could unite people blossomed into a lifelong passion.
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Sneak Peak: Cocktails at New Goodyear Hot Spot Magdaleña

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2026 Summer Cocktail Camp Interview with a Mixologist! Gilles Kolakowski from Filthy Martini Bar The name on the restaurant reads Pa’La, but don’t be fooled: On Sunday, July 12, the latest iteration of the PHOENIX Magazine 2026 Summer Cocktail Camp will be hosted by Magdaleña. The newest concept from TPQ Foods (Pa’La, Tortas Paquime), Magdaleña will open in Goodyear’s new GSQ entertainment district later this month, bringing high-end, Latin-influenced fusion cooking to the West Valley.
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