Chris Malloy

1 week ago | phoenix.eater.com | McConnell Quinn |Chris Malloy |Nikki Buchanan

The Phoenix food scene has never been more dynamic than right now, blending long-standing institutions with exciting new openings that reflect the city’s evolving culinary identity. Iconic spots like Valentine and Glai Baan anchor the Valley’s dining culture, while a wave of fresh restaurants — from intimate mom-and-pops to destination-worthy fine dining — redefine what it means to eat, live, and travel in Phoenix.

1 month ago | phoenix.eater.com | Nikki Buchanan |Chris Malloy

Whether thirsty for a beer on top, a fancy cocktail, or a glass of rich red wine, Phoenix is an excellent place to be. The city is home to over a dozen great breweries, one wildly creative meadery, wine bars both elegant and down-home, and a cocktail scene to rival those in larger cities. One of the most unique aspects of Phoenix’s bar scene is its impressive venues, including one themed after an airplane and another a captain’s cabin serving tiki drinks.

2 months ago | phoenix.eater.com | McConnell Quinn |Chris Malloy |Nikki Buchanan

A conversation about exceptional pizza in Phoenix used to begin and end with Chris Bianco, the humble perfectionist who opened his first Pizzeria Bianco in 1994, won the James Beard Best Chef Southwest award in 2003, and earned more national attention in 2005 when cookbook author Ed Levine declared his pizza the best in the U.S. He set the bar for the Phoenix pizza-makers who followed, proving that pizza made with care and quality ingredients was different and infinitely better.

Dec 12, 2024 | phoenix.eater.com | Chris Malloy

Dining out for breakfast is an escape — whether it’s a quick bite before beginning the workday or a leisurely morning meal over the weekend, there are few better ways to start the day. Fortunately, the Phoenix area has no shortage of options, providing everything from traditional Mexican dishes to classic American pancakes and even fully vegan options. Even more special is that many use meats, produce, and bread produced by local purveyors for a higher-quality, uniquely Arizona experience.

Jan 3, 2024 | cntraveler.com | Chris Malloy

Arizona is a place where, with just two hours of driving, you can ski in the morning and swim under the desert sun before dinner. Famously, the state is home to the Grand Canyon (in the north) and Sonoran Desert (in the south). But Arizona is more diverse than most people know, offering six biomes: tundra, forest, woodland, scrub, grassland, and desert. The state’s variety of Airbnbs reflects this diversity.