The Washington Inn is Santa Fe is officially open. This luxury all-suite hotel offers guests a new way to stay in one of the country’s most visited cities. The new luxury hotel in the Historic District has 27 suites with 44 bedrooms in total. Editor’s note: Originally published Dec. 4, 2025, this story was updated […]
At Champagne Tiger in Denver, Chef Josh Hood’s French-American cooking matches the personality of the restaurant: spirited, inviting and comfortable. Behind the diner exterior, Hood’s menu brings together breakfast pasta, classic omelets and caviar (the caviar is served in a keepsake ashtray!). It’s food that complements a lively dining room, giving guests a little something […]
Halloween in the Valley is shaping up to be a spirited affair. Trick-or-treating, costume contests, eerie afternoon tea, immersive cocktail experiences and late-night celebrations are materializing throughout Phoenix and Scottsdale. Whether you’re planning an outing with the kids or looking for a grown-up way to celebrate, these Phoenix and Scottsdale Halloween events offer plenty of […]
The Washington Inn is Santa Fe is officially open. This luxury all-suite hotel offers guests a new way to stay in one of the country’s most visited cities. The new luxury hotel in the Historic District has 27 suites with 44 bedrooms in total. Editor’s note: Originally published Dec. 4, 2025, this story was updated […]
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Meet 41 chefs and culinary leaders shaping the future of dining across the Southwest. The Southwest’s culinary identity cannot be defined by a single flavor, ingredient or tradition. It’s shaped by family recipes, Indigenous foodways, borderlands influences, global perspectives, local agriculture and the chefs who transform those stories into memorable dining experiences. The inaugural 2026 […]
At Kai, Chef Drew Anderson approaches fine dining through education, seasonality, local sourcing and respect for the Gila River Indian Community. His cooking combines Indigenous ingredients and Southwestern food traditions with global techniques while helping guests understand the people, land and stories behind each dish. Need more? Read more: 2026 BOSW Southwest Chef Series Chef […]
North Italia will officially open in Chandler on Wednesday, Nov. 11, bringing its signature Italian fare, happy hour and vibrant hospitality a little closer to home for East Valley residents. The Arizona-born concept has grown into a dining destination nationwide, but its newest location celebrates where it all began. Situated at 7221 W. Ray Road […]
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