Jaime's Local Love Podcast

In this episode, owner, Denise McCreery, talks about community, candy, and Arizona wine. She opens up about building D’Vine Gourmet in downtown Chandler, a shop that showcases more than 100 Arizona makers. From in-store candy-making to wine jellies and an upcoming Arizona Wine Tasting Experience, Denise shares how collaboration keeps local business thriving.  MORE INFO: https://stores.dvinegourmet.com/

Anime is huge in Arizona. On this episode, we talk to our Arizona's Family anime expert/3 p.m. producer Jonathan Fisher about the rise in popularity of Dungeons and Dragons, anime camps, and conventions in town. Fisher tells us a personal story about how a local shop called Gamers Guild created an instant community when he was new in town. We'll also tell you what events are coming up this spring and summer and list off Fisher's favorite local anime stores in the Valley. 

In this episode, we talk to owner and jewelry designer Taylor Rae Archer. She was an early entrepreneur, selling lemonade at five years old, she owned a boutique while attending ASU, and then had her own digital marketing company for a decade before creating her jewelry line. Rad + Rae is now in 250 stores across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Archer studied metalsmithing at ASU and keeps her pieces around the $30 mark so more people can enjoy them. She also dishes on a major shift in jewelry trends she predicts in 2026. https://radandrae.com/

The WMPO is here! At Arizona's Family, many of us regard it as one of our favorite weeks of the year. Meteorologist/"Mayor of the Open" Ian Schwartz and Arizona's Family Sports' Nick King give us some pro tips to the tournament. Nick break down which golfers to watch, where to watch and what is the best day if you really want to watch the golf. Ian tells us how to beat the crowds at the entrance to the Open, how to get a quick ride out, and where his new favorite new suite is to experience the Phoenix Open. It's news you can use if you're headed to TPC! https://wmphoenixopen.com/  https://www.azfamily.com/sports/phoenix-open/

Audra Waddle went from designing pools to re-homing feral bees. Now her business, AZ Queen Bee, has a full line of food products and healing salves, all made from local Arizona honey. She says she loves the community bees create and how they take care of each other. Waddle tells us about the special scent the Queen Bee emits to promote peace and tranquility that's unique to her hive. We also learn about the healing properties of honey and about a lecture series with author/alternative health advocate Barbara O'Neill February 24-28, 2026 and how you can attend. https://azqueenbee.com/

Jason Asher is a big name in the Phoenix cocktail world. He's one of the masterminds of Counter Intuitive, which first put Arizona on the cocktail map, and a creator of Century Grand. Now he is doing something new. As the president of Juniper & Jigger Hospitality, he's developing cocktail programs for national brands and helping others to bring their ideas to fruition. On this episode, he tells us how he hopes to inspire up-and-coming mixologists through travel and exposure. Learn more about how the Valley native started his first company with a couple of friends and what he calls a pocket full of change that started a cocktail movement in the Valley! And the new project he's working on right now. 

The Hotel Valley Ho is a favorite for many Valley locals because of its mid-century modern design, food and wine events and pool parties. And you'll dine well too when you're there at the hotel restaurant Zuzu. In this episode, we meet Chef Russell LaCasce and his wife, and Valley native, Simona. Hear how the two met in culinary school, the history behind the name Zuzu, and how family milestones make their mark on the menu.  

Chef Rochelle Daniel of Atria in Flagstaff named her restaurant Atria because she says food is at the heart of life. In this episode, we learn how the Valley native was lured up to the high country to open her restaurant, how the acclaimed chef found love with a top Arizona mixologist, and how eggs should be the foundation of every chef's repertoire. Chef Rochelle zooms with us from her wine cellar and spills the tea on some major expansions and tells us what she loves to learn from her fellow chefs.

A purse maker and glass blower find love! In Jaime's Local Love the podcast, we talk with Madalyn Nault of Madalyn Nault Accessories and her husband Daniel Shircliff of Primitive Glass. Both artists create functional art like wallets, bags, glasses and lamps. They tell us about the unique struggle and great understanding that comes with both of them being creative business owners. Hear how Madalyn can personalize items using material you supply, like maybe a piece of wedding dress or old shirt, about Daniel's surprise driveway pop ups, plus how they keep going by letting each other "spin out" from time to time. https://www.madalynnaultaccessories.com/https://www.primitiveglass.com/

Chef Joey Maggiore is known for his flashy restaurants, good food and great mood. When you dine at The Italiano, The Mexicano, The Sicilian Butcher, Hash Kitchen, or The Delicatessen, it is an immersive experience made to create memories. In this episode, we learn that Chef Joey handles the menu, and Cristina handles the design. The Maggiore Group has five concepts, with 24 locations across four states.  We discuss the Maggiore's love of serving, Joey's gold chains, and what Joey wanted to do differently than his father. Plus, the Maggiores drop some hints on a new concept they're working on right now.  https://www.maggioregroup.com/

Good style should feel easy. That's the motto at Rooster Bus. It's a men's retail store with locations in Old Town Scottsdale and Flagstaff—and of course, they have their iconic bus too. In this episode, we talk to owner Mark Moffett about his decades in men's retail with Buckle, his expansion into hat stores with TopIt and how he built what he calls Scottsdale's smallest bar inside his clothing store. At Rooster Bus, Mark fills his shops with casual yet stylish clothing like jeans, flannels, and t-shirts to make looking good easy for his shoppers. Plus, learn how a certain hat rack they use seems to boost sales!! https://shoptherooster.com/ https://topitonline.com/

With seven restaurants in the Valley, Chef Christopher Collins really knows how to multi-task! In this episode, we talk about how his love of food started as a little boy in the kitchen with his father, Wally, also a chef and restaurateur. Collins now owns Collins Brothers Public House, Grassroots Kitchen and Tap, Wally's American Gastropub, Sweet Provisions, The Collins Small Batch Kitchen, The Macintosh, The Neighborly, and Arcadia Catering Company. Collins shares how he gets it all done while raising two boys with his wife, Melissa—through laser focus on the present. He spills the tea on a new concept he's creating and on how to make a crowd favorite dish at your next family dinner. https://www.commongroundculinary.com/

In this episode, we meet third generation Arizona entrepreneur Shannon Woodruff of The Green Kitchen. She's turning her nine-month-old meal prep company into a million-dollar business. Woodruff cooks and delivers single, double, and family sized meals to her customers to make eating healthy simple and joyful. Woodruff says she healed herself from Epstein-Barr virus and heavy metal toxicity by eating clean and now she helps others do the same. Her menu consists of items like chicken pot pie and beef stroganoff carefully created with clean ingredients.  Woodruff is writing a book about her health journey, and she also wrote a PDF about how she built her business—in case anyone else wants to do the same!! https://eatgreenkitchen.com/ Instagram: @ eatgreenkitchen

It all started with one picture from a cabin in Prescott ten years ago and blew up to a full-blown production house. We meet Welcome to Arizona founders Jesus Vicente and Luis Gonzalez. Their Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok pages highlight Arizona and all the beautiful things there are to see and do here. The team has grown from two brothers and their brother-in-law to a team of eight using phones, cameras, and drones to tell their stories. They give us the details on the equipment and techniques you can use to grow your business online, how they find the places and businesses to showcase, and they tell us what's still on their bucket lists in Arizona. Learn more: https://www.welcometoarizona.co/about-welcome-to-arizona-2Instagram: @welcometoarizona

For decades, you've seen Home Depot Debbie light up the screen on Good Morning Arizona showing off ways to upgrade your home. It turns out that creativity rubs off, or maybe it's hereditary! In this episode, we talk to Debbie Hernandez about her long career in home improvement and her daughter, Sabrina Hernandez, about her growing business as an events planner. Hear more about Sabrina's one-stop shop events business called Lavishlee Events, the memorable live moments and celebs Debbie's met during her time on GMAZ, and the fabulous shoe closet the two built in their home. Plus, they tell us what they've learned from each other in business, trends in 2026, and how they like to unwind.  https://www.youtube.com/@homedepotdebbie5528 https://lavishleeevents.com/

This is a very big week in Arizona with the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race. We are getting some rules of the road from AZ Family sports producer and resident NASCAR fan, Matt Hippe. He tells us how to take great pictures while you're there, about his spin around the track with Hall of Famer Dale Jarrett, and the personal story of Valley athlete, Kellen Mills, who is now a top talent on the pit crew.  We'll also talk local restaurants and things to do in Avondale and the West Valley. 

Luv Luxe is bringing change to the resale space. In this episode, we meet Sydnie Cadenas, the founder of Luv Luxe in Scottsdale. In a world where many designer pre-loved bags are consigned, she diverted from that traditional model to offer an immediate upfront payment to  the sellers. Cadenas says when you buy from Luv Luxe, you get a lifetime guarantee that you bought an authentic designer bag whether it's Chanel, Louis Vuitton, or Hermes bag. Hear how she started with just $3,000 in savings from her childhood bedroom, why she wants to take intimidation out of luxury buying,  and her passion for treating her buyers and sellers fairly. https://luvluxe.com/

Quench your thirst with chef-crafted blends and real fruit when you crack open a mason jar of lemonade from AZ Lemonade Stand. In this episode, we learn how owner, Kyle Hollenbeck and his business partner and childhood friend Tom D'Ambrosio grew the business from a COVID hobby to a big business that's finding its way into grocery stores and convenience stores near you. Hollenbeck and D'Ambrosio also own Aoli Burger, commercial kitchens, and handle food and beverage at Turf Paradise. Hear how the Valley natives found success and their quest to expand their zero sugar zero calorie line of sweet lemonade.  https://azlemonadestand.com/

A frozen bean and cheese burrito is locally made and trending on social media. In this episode, we talk to Hank Murphy of Bad Hambres. The Phoenix native grew up eating with the family at Los Dos Molinos and although he followed a corporate career, he was obsessed with cooking beans! After a long kayaking trip, he just wanted a bean and cheese burrito, so he set out to create the best one that you could pull out of your home freezer. But first, he had to convince his wife that his burritos were competitive with those already on the market. So, with a spreadsheet and more than a dozen grocery store burritos, they two taste-tested until they decided his was the winner. Hear about the challenges of expanding batch recipes, navigating social media demand, and the new growth and FLAVORS to come for Bad Hambres. 

Have you been to Undertow, Platform 18 or The Grey Hen Rx? They are experiential cocktail bars in Phoenix that transport you to the belly of a spice ship, a train ride, and an apothecary. In this episode, we talk to EVP of Operations of Barter and Shake (the company behind these three bars), Mat Snapp. He tells us how he used his Creative Writing degree from Arizona State University to help write the origin story of Undertow and how the EVP of Operations title can translate to melting shoes on a hot Arizona rooftop.

Salt + Lime Modern Mexican Grill goes viral every year for their extravagant Christmas decor. When the holidays come, the team rallies as there is a line out the door to see what owner, Sandra Van Deraa has come up with next. In this episode, we learn Van Deraa was working in mortgages when she started picking up shifts in the restaurant industry to make ends meet. When she got an incredible offer, she took it and ran, now owning Salt + Lime and growing it to three Valley locations. Hear how she uses her old cheer coach experience to lead a team, her "must have" menu items, and how to get a table during that coveted Christmas season.https://www.saltandlimeaz.com/

In Jaime's Local Love: The Podcast, we meet the owners of Monsoon Market and Strip Mall.Michela Ricci and Koral Casillas met while working at Dutch Bros here in the Valley. They found their matched work ethic and mad love for Phoenix made them a great duo to open a really cool store packed with all their favorite things. We're talking fresh flowers, hard to find snacks, bags, sunglasses, and nonalcoholic options. Something you won't see on the shelves but will feel at the store is great emphasis on community and intention. They hold yoga, podcast recordings, and wine and snack tastings in their space. And with their coffee making prowess, they opened a coffee shop across the parking lot called Strip Mall. https://monsoonmrkt.com/https://stripmallphx.com/

Do you know what's in the products you are putting on your skin? In this episode, we talk to the owner of Citrine Natural Beauty Bar, Melissa Lenburg. She says she cured herself from an auto-immune disease by taking a hard look at the ingredients in her make up. She says the ingredients you put on your face and body can impact your health more than you think. She tells us the one ingredient we should stop using right now and about the ah-ha moment she had on a hilltop in Sedona that led her to her passion for clean make up education.  https://citrinenaturalskin.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooggU3iOyKi8zHGfIqwGLvY4ZJr4verglFytgotso3AdeXDk0YB

It's long been the Boy Scout motto and it's a personal mantra for Chef Matt Carter. In this episode, we learn Carter grew up in Arizona. He now owns and operates highly regarded Valley restaurants: Fat Ox, The Mission and Zinc Bistro, each exploring their takes on Italian, Spanish, and French cuisine. Carter admits that while he needed some guidance in his youth, he always wanted the next promotion in the kitchen, so he focused on being prepared and learning a lot. Now enjoys mentoring others. Carter walks us through some of his personal favorites at his restaurants and tells us how he may have broken some rules to get his first job in the kitchen.https://www.chefmattcarter.com/

In this episode, we talk to Danielle Anderson and Maureen Aldrich of Blue Zones Project Scottsdale. It is a community-driven well-being initiative inspired by the lifestyles of the world's longest living people. Learn about The Power 9 and why you may want to add more downshifting, walking, and connection to your life. Blue Zones Project Scottsdale will help you do so with planned events and activities you can join. https://bluezonesprojectscottsdale.com/

In this episode, we meet Julie Hurt of Modern Bride in Old Town Scottsdale. She says a wedding dress should be fresh, stylish and "uniquely her." We learn how Hurt spent 20 years in the wedding industry, how her daughter's Quinceanera launched her first event business and how she noticed a gap in the gown market when it came to personalization. Hurt talks wedding dress trends into 2026 and about her true passion for creating customized dresses: making a bride's dream come true. 

In this episode, we meet owner of Shop Rolling Rack, Susie Diamond. With four locations around Arizona, the sassy boutique aims to dress everyone from daughter to grandmother for brunch, weddings, church and a girl's nights out. Hear how Susie spent nearly two decades in finance before her father's passing inspired her to follow her passion for fashion. Susie talks about shifting in business, addressing theft and bad google reviews, and DM'ing Bravo stars to invite them to her shop.  MORE INFO: https://shoprollingrack.com/

In this episode, we meet Chef Justin Beckett of Beckett's Table. His restaurant in Arcadia is celebrating 15 years in the Valley. Some fan favorites on his menu include the BT signature grilled cheese, deviled eggs, and short ribs. Chef Justin has long been a mentor in the Valley's Culinary World and he's promoting a new event to help support our Arizona Chefs. Arizona Chef's Week 2025 runs August 1-10, focusing on chef owned and run restaurants in the Valley. Learn more about Chef Justin and why he lived in 5 states and 3 countries by the age of 18 and how this life experience prepared him to become an always evolving chef. MORE INFO: https://beckettstable.com/

Join host Jaime Ceretta in this episode of Jaime's Local Love, where she talks to Audrey Corley about owning Boycott Bar—the only lesbian bar left in Arizona—Dahlia Tapas and Tequila, and Title 9 Sports Grill. These three entities embody the things Aubrey loves: Supporting the queer community, dining on great food, and cheering on women’s sports. Audrey says she is passionate about creating safe spaces for people to gather and be heard. Hear more about the drink named after Audrey at Title 9 and why they call her “Coach A”.

In this episode, we talk to Josh Coddington with the Arizona Office of Tourism to inspire you to travel Arizona this summer and fall. Josh tells us some of the most popular places to visit, some new places to explore and tells us of some hidden gems as well. Plus, FESTIVAL SEASON is coming up. He will fill your calendar with great events from wine tasting to pirate themed celebrations! https://tourism.az.gov/arizona-state-travel-guide-map/

In this episode, we talk to two beloved chef/restaurant owners in the Valley. Gio Osso of Virtu Scottsdale and Pizzeria Virtu and Dominic Ruggiero of Hush Public House and Fire at Will come to the table for some real talk about the restaurant industry in the Instagram world and staying true to their passion for real food for real people. The chefs are leaders in their field—both winning a very prestigious Arizona award—and want to remind people to support their local restaurants, especially during the summer months.  https://www.virtuscottsdale.com/https://www.virtuscottsdale.com/pizzeria-virtu/https://hushpublichouse.com/https://eatfireatwill.com/

A Valley man is creating what he's called a lifestyle movement in Central Phoenix rooted in wellness and intention. Along Camelback and from 10th Street to Central, you will see three of his buildings. Inside them, Dean Waziry of Urban Fraiche is creating a lifestyle boutique, a Mediterranean restaurant, and a spa. In this episode, we learn after decades in the hospitality business, he knows how to make his customers feel welcome, and now he wants to teach them how to live a healthier life through food, movement, natural products and more. Learn more: https://www.urbanfraiche.com/

In this episode, we meet two of the four sisters behind Aunt Chilada's at Dreamy Draw in Phoenix. Owned by a big family filled with big personalities, Michelle Woods and Tiffany Allison say Aunt Chilada's is a lady with a past, and it's up to them to ensure her future. The restaurant started as a general store, became a brothel and a steakhouse before it became the beloved Mexican restaurant it is today. Learn about the family business, the families' favorite places to visit in Arizona, and about their very own special blend of tequila.https://www.auntchiladas.com/

We are sitting down with Arizona's Family's super reader. In this episode, we talk to our Whitney Clark, anchor/reporter and host of the Beyond the Next Chapter Podcast. We talk to her about her love of reading and how she gets it done so fast, every week. Whitney also tells us how she got into journalism, her favorite locally owned bookstores, plus she tells us why she loves Arizona and gives us some make-up tips too. https://www.azfamily.com/originals/podcasts/beyond-the-next-chapter/

It's doggone hot out there. In this episode, we brought in the Arizona Humane Society along with one of its longtime supporters. Uncle Bear's Grill and Tap is a family-owned and operated restaurant where your furry friends are welcome. The burgers are named after dogs, the walls are covered with pet photos, and yes, they have a dog menu too. We talk to father and daughter Todd and Lauren Carey about the family business, the sacrifices made, and the fulfillment as all Todd's children are now involved in the business. Uncle Bear's donates to the Arizona Humane Society through golf tournaments and fundraisers. We also talk to Arizona Humane Society about the 3 Ps of heat safety to protect your pets in the heat. https://www.unclebearsaz.com/https://www.azhumane.org/

Two Valley natives meet and fall and love. One owns and runs his family's legacy flower business, the other created a public relations company for luxury hotels and travel. In this episode, we learn the back story on the Luomas. Eric Luoma is the President of Cactus Flower Florists, who are celebrating 50 years in the Valley. His wife, Tatum Luoma, promotes some of Arizona's iconic hotels. We learn how they met, how Eric used to dress up as the Easter bunny as a little boy to attract customers into the flower shop, and how Tatum discovered she could promote the beautiful places she loves to visit, as a business. https://www.cactusflower.com/https://www.tlcpublicrelations.com/

In this episode, we meet Paul Ford of Big Red's Hot Sauce and Ryan Alarie of RA Seasonings. The two flavor kings work out of the same Arizona commercial kitchen whipping up their creations. Ryan started creating healthy spices after donating his kidney to his cousin. Paul made his first hot sauce after seeing his neighbor's hot sauce collection. Hear how their passions were sparked and persistence paid off. https://raseasonings.com/ https://bigredshotsauce.com/ 

Arizona is a hotspot for golfers, but women sometimes struggle to find good clothing that helps in the heat and doesn't interfere with their backswing. In this episode, we meet two Valley eye doctors who coincidentally both saw a need for change in women's athletic wear. Tara Ransdell of TJ Sport created a women's clothing line focused on fit, function, and fashion. Katy Craft of VimHue created a hat that fits the female head like a hug and has several patents. Hear about how they started their businesses, how they met, and what's next for their companies.

CEO/Founder of Wildjoy, Lacy Cain, says she forgot to do the things she likes to do. That realization sparked her passion project and now career: Wildjoy. We learn how she uses social media to share experiences people can enjoy to get out in nature and out of their own heads. Lacy hosts events to make friends as adults. She says she's working on a merch line, featuring a Sonoran hot dog t-shirt and has some fun things in the works. Check out Wildjoy on Instagram.

Jewelry is a must, and we love when we find someone locally who has great jewelry that is meaningful too. In this episode, we meet Lisa Valenzuela from Truly Blessed Jewels. She tells us how a difficult situation at work pushed her to go out on her own. Hear how she went viral and gained a big following, she says she owes her success to the people who lifted her up during challenging times. Truly Blessed Jewels offers permanent jewelry, hand chains, necklaces, engraving and more. https://trulyblessedjewels.com/

PHOENIX Magazine aims to be very helpful to its readers. It features ways to enjoy Arizona through travel, hikes, food and more. In this episode, we meet Managing Editor Leah Lemoine. She grew up in Arizona and worked her way up the ranks at PHOENIX Magazine after her college internship. She shares her love for print, in-town day trip ideas, and her favorite neighborhood spots. PHOENIX magazine: Experienced writers, editors, and designers capturing all sides of the Valley.

Baking with love and cooking with purpose is what they do at BEG Bakery and PARM Italia in the Valley. BEG stands for no butter, no eggs, no gluten. PARM represents "plants are restorative medicine". Owners Rich and Michelle Bonura both live with dietary restrictions.  They are both foodies. After Rich got sick a few years ago, he lived bed ridden for eight months and did a lot of research on the food he was putting into his body. He decided if he got better—which he did—he needed to eat healthier. At BEG Bakery and PARM Italia, the food is vegan friendly. The couple even created a dairy free ice cream. Learn more about their philosophy on plant-based foods and how they wanted to create a place where the family could eat together no matter their dietary needs—and have the meal still be delicious with generous servings!   www.begbakery.com Instagram: @begfordessert / @eatparmaz

In this episode, we meet Jane Spicer, the lady bringing fun and flair to your golf game. As a teenager, Spicer created and sold her first golf club headcover right here in Phoenix. Now with four decades in the business, Daphne's Headcovers is international, selling animal headcovers offering everything from alligator to zebra. While things are great now, she tells us there was a time in her career when she thought they were done. Hear the betrayal from within the company and how Spicer chose to fight to get her business back on course. Now, she's able to give back to the community; to both youth golfers in Arizona and charitable causes in Africa. https://www.daphnesheadcovers.com/

In this episode, we meet Sarah Chisholm of Wild Rye Baking Co. She spent her youth training to be a ballerina, and after a career ending injury at Ballet Arizona, she had to start over. She turned to a place she loved to be as a kid, in the kitchen, with a mixing bowl. We talk about Chisholm's transition out of dance to find her identity and creative flair again in the kitchen. And after years as a successful pastry chef in the Valley, she just launched a new line of elevated baking mixes from cakes to frosting that are now selling in Crate & Barrel nationwide. www.wildryebaking.com

That's what Darleen Santore wants to help you do. In this heartfelt conversation, we talk to the board-certified occupational therapist, mental skills coach, and author about her career, her recovery after three strokes and her new book in which she shares the secret sauce on how to show up as a better YOU! She says it all starts with intention, mindset, and "reviewing the tape". In her book "The Art of Bouncing Back". Coach Dar walks you through key action points to sharpen your mental skills and emotional intelligence too. You'll love spending time with Coach Dar and hearing her inspirational story. https://darsantore.com/

In this episode, we sit down with our resident world traveler Jared Dillingham here at Arizona's Family. He talks about the great sights to see not just in Phoenix but across Arizona. And even though Jared is a global traveler, he says his favorite place in the world is right here in our home state. Jared loves the outdoors and has some great Arizona recommendations for us. And if you're looking for international travel, he covers that too, telling us places to visit and pro-tips to plan your trip abroad. Plus, we'll dish a little about working here at AZfamily too!

We meet Valley native Jenni Pollack of Light and Bark Candle Co. She says her love of dogs sparked an interest in fundraising for the animals, so she started making candles. Those candles turned into a full-time business that now gives back to at least ten rescues in the Valley. Light and Bark Candle Co. is located in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale. They offer build your own candle experiences, parties, or you can choose from what they've designed. Jenni tells us about the challenges of being a business owner, the new location, and the time they helped re-home an abandoned dog at a Valentine’s Day event.   MORE INFO: https://lightandbark.com/

Herbal remedies like teas, tinctures, and oils are gaining new interest as people search for natural ways to improve their health. We meet an herbalist who’s always loved how plants can help us heal. MeriHelen Nunez owns Tangled Root Botanicals in historic downtown Glendale. It’s an apothecary where she loves working with plant medicine and empowering others to navigate their way through supporting wellness from nature. They carry more than 130 different, organic or wildcrafted bulk herbs that people use for remedies, crafts, or spiritual uses.  They also offer many workshops from yoga to reiki. Make sure to check out their event calendar.    Web: www.tangledrootbotanicals.comInstagram account: @Casa_Medicina_AzFacebook account: Casa Medicia Az

We meet Jacob Cutino of Cutino Sauce Co. What started with one all-natural jalapeno sauce inspired by his step-father's homemade recipe has grown into a full line of hot sauce flavors. Early in the game, Cutino had to do a rebrand due to a naming conflict. He tells us how he luckily had world-renowned Chef Chris Bianco there to help him through it. In fact, Bianco became his very first retail account. Hear how Cutino's step father never gave him his own recipe and the challenges he's faced from labeling bottles to the benefits of building relationships. More on Cutino Sauce Co.: https://cutinosauce.com/

The best meats and cheeses from around the world paired with perfectly balanced cocktails. That’s what Phil Lewkowicz wants to deliver with the new Belmont Kitchen and Cocktails in North Scottsdale. We learn Phil’s family knows fine dining, as they own both Café Monarch and The Reserve. Phil says he’s always loved hospitality and Belmont Kitchen and Cocktails will provide a more casual way to enjoy a high-end meal. Plus, he drops some clues on his next project too. https://belmontkitchenandcocktails.com/