Food + Beverage

Aloha on a Bun

Peoria’s Newest Burger Spot Delivers Tropical Flair Article by Gretchen Pahia | Photography by Seven Brothers When Seven Brothers Burgers opened its doors in Peoria this summer, it brought more than just another place to grab a burger. It delivered a taste of Hawaii’s North Shore, the spot where the brand was born, and it’s now sharing a healthy dose of aloha spirit with the community. The story of Seven Brothers stretches back to 2009, when Arthur and Peggy Hannemann, together with their...

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Elevated Sports Bar Comes to Peoria

Four Corners Taphouse Now Open to Public Article by Gretchen Pahia | Photography by Nichole Eckman A new hot spot has recently opened in North Peoria. Westside Concepts, the same team behind neighborhood staples like Haymaker and Copper & Sage, recently opened its newest restaurant: Four Corners Taphouse.  The new restaurant aims to bring locals an elite neighborhood sports bar and taphouse experience. Located at 24762 N. Lake Pleasant Parkway, the new space is anything but a simple place to...

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Taste, Tunes & Togetherness

MT Barrel Tasting Room is where flavor, music, and friendship collide. Article by Kylie Strawn-Badger | Photography by MT Barrel Tasting Room When the idea of MT Barrel Tasting Room first took shape, it wasn’t in Arizona at all. It was on a trip back to Chicago, sitting at a wine bar with family and friends. Watching the owner interact with guests sparked something in Michelle Leon. “I looked at my husband, Tommy, and said, ‘We are going to own a wine bar!’” That moment of inspiration became...

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Building Community Through Food

The Creative Mind Behind Get Local Arizona Events Article by Gretchen Pahia | Photography by Sarah Tremp For nearly two decades, Momma's Organic Market has been more than a farmers’ market, it’s been the heart of the West Valley. At the center is founder Christa Esquibel, a proud local, wife, and mother of three. Her journey from motherhood to market creator came from a desire to support her family while creating space for small businesses to thrive. “Motherhood led me to entrepreneurship,”...