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Chef Jesus “Jesusio” Silva began working in kitchens at age 11 to help support his family in Monterrey, Mexico. What started as a necessity became a career spanning nearly four decades. His journey has taken him from large-scale cafeteria cooking to sushi counters and restaurant ownership in Colorado. Today, his work at Sushi Sora at […]
It’s fall, y’all, and Texas is bringing out the season’s best flavors. Coffee shops, bars, and bakeries are among the best places to enjoy an autumnal treat. The locations below are a few places we found highlighting pumpkin-spiced drinks, freshly baked pastries, apple-inspired creations and comforting seasonal dishes. Whether you’re exploring the Texas Hill Country, […]
For Chef Cory Oppold, a memorable meal unfolds one course at a time. At COURSE in Scottsdale, he considers how flavors, textures and presentations build on one another, creating a dining experience that invites guests to slow down and pay attention. The chef and partner brings more than two decades of experience to the restaurant, […]
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Visiting New Braunfels is like going back in time, without sacrificing modern comforts. This small Texas city embraces its long-standing German roots while offering a taste of true Texan culture. Here, you might just feel like you’re in a Hallmark movie, one with a really sweet plot. Need more? Read more: Round Top: Where to […]
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Meet 41 chefs and culinary leaders shaping the future of dining across the Southwest. The Southwest’s culinary identity cannot be defined by a single flavor, ingredient or tradition. It’s shaped by family recipes, Indigenous foodways, borderlands influences, global perspectives, local agriculture and the chefs who transform those stories into memorable dining experiences. The inaugural 2026 […]
Chef Jessica Biederman brings experience from distinguished hotel restaurants and seafood-focused kitchens to her role as executive chef of Urban Farmer Denver. Throughout her career, Biederman has worked alongside celebrated culinary leaders, opened a major Denver restaurant and developed an approach to modern American cuisine informed by thoughtful sourcing, collaboration and technical precision. 2026 BOSW […]
North Italia will officially open in Chandler on Wednesday, Nov. 11, bringing its signature Italian fare, happy hour and vibrant hospitality a little closer to home for East Valley residents. The Arizona-born concept has grown into a dining destination nationwide, but its newest location celebrates where it all began. Situated at 7221 W. Ray Road […]
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