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Caprese Moderna

Picazzo’s Fresh Twist on Classic Caprese Article by Jett Arredondo Picazzo’s Healthy Italian Kitchen puts a fresh spin on a beloved Italian classic with its Caprese Moderna. Roasted tomatoes, creamy stracciatella and peppery arugula come together with pesto, pistachios and a drizzle of balsamic glaze for a dish that’s bright, flavorful and made for sharing. Served alongside warm flatbread, sourdough or focaccia, it’s an easy way to bring a taste of Picazzo’s to your own table. Ingredients ...

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A Seat at the Family Table

At Bar Capri, owner Paul Gillingwater draws from generations of Italian heritage, family traditions, and a lifetime spent finding his way back to the table Article by Jett Arredondo | Photography by Bar Capri   Before there was Bar Capri, there was Elizabeth Street in New York City. In the late 1800s, Paul Gillingwater’s great-grandparents left Sicily for the United States, settling in Little Italy before making their way to Brooklyn. After World War II, his grandparents headed west to...

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Raising the “Steaks”

Pretty Decent Concepts doubles down on Tempe with Roman God of Fire Article by Alison Bailin Batz | Photography by Scene Select   Pretty Decent Concepts never simply hires and opens a new concept; they build immersive culinary worlds. In Tempe, the Valley-based hospitality group first made that clear with Filthy Animal, its theatrical steakhouse where taxidermy, rich woods, vintage-inspired details and a rebellious attitude come together under one roof. Then came another surprise: Drop Dead...

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Fresh is Hip

Arizona natives Stanya and James Gorraiz bring their elevated fast-casual concept home to Tempe Article by Jett Arredondo | Photography by Provided For Stanya and James Gorraiz, opening Urban Hip-E Fresh Kitchen on Mill Avenue is more than the launch of a second restaurant. It’s a homecoming. The husband-and-wife team behind G6 Culinary Concepts both grew up in the Phoenix area. Stanya attended Xavier College Preparatory, while James attended St. Mary’s High School before earning his degree...