Sol Flower Wellness Center & Café
Welcome to my new website, and many thanks for hanging in there these last few months while we were fine tuning the layout. I hope you like the new look…
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Looking for that next hot spot for sweet and savory nosh? From deep-fried everything to the best eats for ultimate immune health, explore Arizona’s eccentric foodie scene through the experiences of a culinary enthusiast.
About Town: Tocaya Organica, The Sicilian Baker, Dog Haus
Tocaya Organica Santa Monica-based Tocaya Organica opened its second Arizona location on May 5, 2019, in Scottsdale Fashion Square. I feel the term Fresh Mex was overused in the ‘90’s,…
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Vegan Omakase Menu at Sushi Roku
A couple of years ago I took my friend Laura, who is vegan, with me on a photo shoot at a sushi restaurant. While she couldn’t eat any of the…
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Cloth & Flame
Last spring at our school auction, Hubby and I, along with some friends, bought a desert dining experience with a local company, Cloth & Flame. As a result of following…
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About Town: Tryst Cafe, KOVO and Killer Burger
I am far overdue for an update so please forgive me. Championship swim season has me traveling from Texas to California to watch my little ones compete. I play catch…
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Devour Culinary Classic 2019
The 10th annual Devour Culinary Classic took place over the weekend of February 23-24 in the spectacular setting of the Desert Botanical Gardens. A celebration of the Valley’s culinary scene,…
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Top Culinary Trends 2019
I get asked often regarding trends I see in the restaurant industry, so I felt this topic may be relevant for the start of a new year. As a reference,…
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Winter Wrap Up
I have been so busy this fall and winter, but still made time in between cheering kids on at swim meets both in Texas and in AZ to experience some…
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Farewell to Cowboy Ciao
The dining scene in the Valley has experienced a major loss. By now, many of you have read the October 15 announcement that Cowboy Ciao would no longer open its…
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About Town: Fair Fare
I am a sucker for fairs and festivals, whether it’s the Luling Watermelon Thump or the Navajo County Fair. Think about the innovations that were developed for fairs: the Eiffel…
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