Interior of room at the Blenman Inn features classic Victorian design and modern amenities, such as the pictured ceiling fan. By Steven Meckler
Southern Lodging

The Blenman Inn

When Margo and Rob Caylor purchased The Blenman Inn in May 2020, they were also buying a piece of Tucson history. Built in 1878, the San Franciscan…
Jeremy Cox in a store setting with a selection of his chili mixes and rubs. By Paul Markow
Central

Christopher Creek Spice Co.

Armando Hernandez with food and drink at a table in Cocina Chiwas with the bar in the background. By Paul Markow
Central Dining

Cocina Chiwas

Cocina Chiwas, the modern Mexican restaurant that opened in 2023 in the car-free Culdesac Tempe development, began as a seedling of an idea that…
The Nopales Suite (pictured) is a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment with a kitchenette and western décor. By Steven Meckler
Southern Lodging

Wills House

Leigh and Shad Kvetko are no strangers to things from the past — or the hospitality industry. They’ve peddled vintage wares in Phoenix and Dallas.…
John Peasley stands near large vats at the Grand Canyon Brewing Co.
Northern

Grand Canyon Brewing Co.

Bowl of pasta with tomatoes and seafood with meatballs in red sauce, bread and red wine. By Steven Meckler
Southern Dining

Pizzeria Mimosa

The parking lot is likely to be full when you arrive at Pizzeria Mimosa in Hereford, southeast of Sierra Vista. And inside, the brick and wood…
The lobby of Taawaki Inn features an open design with high ceilings and is decorated with traditional artwork.
Central Lodging

Taawaki Inn

Long before the July 2024 ribbon-cutting ceremony at Clarkdale’s Taawaki Inn, the designers of the 44-room hotel were immersing themselves in Hopi…
Sarah Ann Lesslie behind a counter displaying fine chocolates at Chocolita.
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Chocolita