Chef Nick Zocco brings his Southwestern roots, more than two decades of culinary experience and a commitment to seasonal, locally sourced ingredients to Urban Hill in Salt Lake City. Born in Utah and raised in Los Alamos, New Mexico, the “Beat Bobby Flay” winner has earned national recognition while helping advance Utah’s growing culinary identity. […]
La Cantera Resort & Spa, a Signia by Hilton resort, welcomes the return of its third annual “Tip of the Hat to Texas” on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026. In its latest iteration, the one-night-only event will feature country music’s rising stars and beloved voices in partnership with Y100 for “Tip of the Hat to Texas: […]
Chef Linda Garcia was born in Ventura, California, and grew up in San Diego, where she discovered her love for cooking at just eight years old in her grandmother’s kitchen. Watching her abuela cook, she learned that food is about creating connections — a lesson that ignited her culinary journey. For Garcia, cooking was never […]
Scheduled to open in April 2027, Under Canvas Santa Fe will occupy 640 acres of rolling high desert near the Galisteo Basin Preserve. It will be the company’s first New Mexico location and 18th property overall. The camp will introduce several firsts for the hospitality brand, including temperature-controlled cabins, on-site saunas and a dedicated event […]
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Chef Nick Zocco brings his Southwestern roots, more than two decades of culinary experience and a commitment to seasonal, locally sourced ingredients to Urban Hill in Salt Lake City. Born in Utah and raised in Los Alamos, New Mexico, the “Beat Bobby Flay” winner has earned national recognition while helping advance Utah’s growing culinary identity. […]
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 […]
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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