Photograph by John Burcham
Central Lodging

Orchard Canyon on Oak Creek

A stroll through Orchard Canyon on Oak Creek, hidden from view along State Route 89A, is more like a walk through history. The lodge’s kitchen is…
Photograph by Steven Meckler
Southern Dining

Mama Louisa’s

When the local Italian restaurant has been doing things the same way for more than half a century, change can be a challenge. Michael Elefante, the…
Everett Jesse invented BōnDry to dry out water bottles. | Jill Richards
Central

Fossil Outdoor

Everett Jesse (pictured) moved to Arizona for the weather. Tired of the cold spells in Carson City, Nevada, he made the decision to give the Valley…
Photograph by Paul Markow
Central Dining

La Planchada Taqueria

Depending on where you sit at Prescott’s La Planchada Taqueria, you’ll get a different perspective of Prescott’s dining culture. Face the garage-…
Photograph by Steven Meckler
Central Lodging

Aravaipa Farms Orchard and Inn

Chickens and happy hour often go together in the form of wing specials, but Aravaipa Farms Orchard and Inn pairs them more equitably: While guests…
Photograph by John Burcham
Central Lodging

Sky Rock Inn of Sedona

“The energy was calling to us.” That’s how Stephen Yang describes his decision to open a hotel in Sedona. Yang is the owner of Point Hospitality…
Photograph by Paul Markow
Central

Wood Evolution

Photograph by Paul Markow
Central Dining

Bloom

John Wong, the owner of Bloom in downtown Globe, took a risk when he decided to bring Asian fusion to a small Arizona town. But his restaurant, which…