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3 weeks ago | 
atasteofaz.com | Dena Roché
At the end of 2024, Chef Ivan Jacobo delivered his “love letter” to Downtown Phoenix with the opening of Flour & Thyme in the same location as his much-loved gourmet Anhelo, which reopens in Scottsdale. “I call Flour & Thyme my love letter to Downtown Phoenix because if I would’ve opened Anhelo in Scottsdale originally, I would’ve failed,” the 33-year-old chef said.
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2 months ago | 
napavalley.com | Dena Roché
One of the best wine trends is the industry’s growing inclusiveness, encompassing everything from acceptance of new varietals to more diversity of ownership. Throughout the wine world, Black-owned wineries are enjoying their biggest growth period ever. Membership in The Association of African American Vintners grew from about 50 winemakers in 2019 to over 200 today.
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Jan 2, 2025 | 
atasteofaz.com | Dena Roché
If you’re dreaming of a wine getaway, you don’t need to travel to Napa or Bordeaux to sip great Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot. In fact, you don’t even need to leave Scottsdale. Winemaking in the desert still surprises people, but Arizona has a thriving wine industry with well over 100 wineries. While grapes are grown in Willcox, Sonoita, and the Verde Valley, several top producers have tasting rooms in Old Town Scottsdale.
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Dec 19, 2024 | 
wanderwithwonder.com | Dena Roché
If you’re a first-time visitor to Paris, read on to discover must-see attractions and hidden gems for an unforgettable 2 days in Paris. Your adventure awaits in the City of Light!London has been my favorite city for as long as I can remember, but each time I visit Paris, the City of Light climbs closer to claiming the top spot in my heart. Paris’s charms continue to unfold the more you visit. These are my recommendations for what to do if you’re a first-time visitor and have 2 days in Paris.
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Dec 2, 2024 | 
citylifestyle.com | Dena Roché
Want to start a publication? Learn More Featured Article4 Must-Have Wines for Your Holiday Celebrations Article by Dena Roché Originally published in North Peoria LifestyleFor kids, the holidays are about presents, sweets, and school break. But for adults, the season is a time of friends, family, and parties. As you plan your holiday festivities and gift-giving, nothing elevates a celebration like a great bottle of wine.
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Nov 23, 2024 | 
wanderwithwonder.com | Dena Roché
Explore the Conegliano-Valdobbiadene Prosecco Wine Region for a taste of exquisite wines that redefine Prosecco. Think you know Prosecco? Think again. Prosecco isn’t just a party girl. In Conegliano-Valdobbiadene, she’s a badass, serious wine that oenophiles must put on their radar. In the United States, Prosecco is perceived as an easy-drinking fizz that goes just as well in your brunch mimosa as it does toasting a special occasion.
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Oct 24, 2024 | 
napavalley.com | Dena Roché
Calistoga is known for wellness and wineries, a perfect pairing if ever there was one. The quaint town in Napa Valley boasts hot springs, mud baths, and some of the best wineries in Napa. Here we explore 10 Calistoga wineries and a bike tour that rises to the top with the wine tasting and tour experiences they offer guests. From wine tours through caves to a tour on two wheels, here are the top winery tours in Calistoga to seek out.
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Oct 24, 2024 | 
wanderwithwonder.com | Dena Roché
Read on to discover must-see sights and tips for an unforgettable 2 days in Rome. Embrace the beauty and chaos of this historic city!This summer, I, an American who has visited Rome three times before, had the pleasure of introducing my Italian citizen husband to his own capital. Despite being an Italian who grew up in nearby Switzerland, he had never been to Rome.
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Oct 10, 2024 | 
atasteofaz.com | Dena Roché
Any wine lover who has savored a soulful Cabernet or been transported back to France with one sip of Burgundy has likely daydreamed about quitting their job to become a winemaker. Thanks to the Southwest Wine Center at Yavapai College, Arizonans who want to make the dream a reality can easily do so. Started in 2009, the Southwest Wine Center is the only such program in Arizona. It is the brainchild of the Verde Valley Wine Consortium and was born to fuel the growing wine industry in the state.
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Sep 12, 2024 | 
newsweek.com | Aly Walansky |Ava Roxanne Stritt |Dena Roché |Jill Robbins |Judy Karnia |Linnea Bailey | +1 more
Promising to prioritize yourself this year? We've found some of the best wellness resorts to help take your health to the next level. Serene seaside escapes with endless fitness options, remote desert landscapes that offer spiritual healing and historic roadside motels featuring renowned mineral mud baths—it's all included on our list. We've even added a few extra-elite options if you have the cash to spare.
