The farm-to-fork menu at St. Francis is divided simply among appetizers, salads, vegetables and sandwiches. Then there are meats and flatbreads cooked in the wood-fired oven. Elegantly crafted specialties turn many St. Francis patrons into regulars.

When Chef Cullen Campbell and his wife, Maureen, launched Crudo four years back, modern Italian cuisine was sweeping the country, leaving the sushi craze floundering in its wake. Crudo, meaning “raw” in Italian, is a creative fusion of Japanese-style sashimi and bold flavors found in a variety of oils, spices and seasonal local ingredients.

In a little over a year, Hamilton Distillery has aged quite a bit, figuratively and literally. They’ve traveled head first into the whiskey industry and, in terms of terroir and locality, ahead of most whiskey distillers in America—simply digging their feet deeper into the Tucson soil.

Only nine could rise to compete in Round 2 on February 28th at Desoto Central Market. The starting lineup will now go head to head, bringing their best drinks to the bar. Get to know them here and then taste their signature styles day of, where the theme of the day will be taking pride in Arizona's spirit.

This April, Jones will celebrate the one-year anniversary of DeSoto Central Market, the urban food hall he opened with Connelly on the corner of Roosevelt and Central. Unlike anything Phoenix—the Valley for that matter—has seen before, it follows in the footsteps of such food markets as L.A.’s Grand Central Market or Gotham West Market in New York City. Desoto Central Market is restaurant hub, speakeasy, retail space, entertainment venue, dance hall, yoga studio, crafts classroom, and communal gathering place where anything goes, especially the food.

Short Leash Hot Dogs food truck impresarios Brad and Kat Moore leaped into the arms of opportunity six years ago with their idea for a gourmet hot dog food truck. Their focus was to have fun by celebrating the lighthearted side of dogs in every way, including their menu.

Calling all cocktail enthusiasts!  Round 1 of the 2016 Devour Phoenix Bartending Competition is officially underway! Bartender submissions are in and the next two weeks will be mix-up of community rallying and a dash of restaurant pride, setting the tone for the fun we will have on February 28th at Desoto Central Market.

Little did Doc Brown know, but his 22-year career with the Phoenix Police Department very well may have paved the way for his life as the owner of Doc’s Artisan Ice Creams. As a police officer, Brown’s job relied on his inquisitiveness, tenaciousness and attention to detail. It’s those same qualities that have made him the sweet success he is today.

Bernie Kantak needs a nap. But he’s probably not going to get one any time soon. As executive chef and partner at Citizen Public House and The Gladly, Kantak is beyond busy.

See which chefs won Best Dish, Most Unique Dish, Most Creative Booth and more!