Camilla Richardson

Camilla Richardson is a Phoenix-based freelance journalist whose beats include travel, history, food, and lifestyle. After studying in Germany, she fell in love with travel and overlooked histories. She spends her free time enjoying new food experiences, road trips, gardens, and bookstores. Her writing regularly appears in Business Insider, Yahoo Life, AOL, and MSN. Follow her on Instagram @camilla__richardson to catch her latest adventure.

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October 2, 2026

Bone Appétit: Best Dog-Friendly Restaurants and Bars Around Phoenix

At these local spots, your most loyal dinner date gets patio privileges and, in some cases, a menu that gives begging a night off.
By Camilla Richardson

September 29, 2026

The Best Valley Dog Bakeries Making Great Birthday Cakes

Custom cakes and birthday pawties give local dogs plenty to celebrate, with treats tailored to the guest of honor.
By Camilla Richardson

September 24, 2026

The Compass Celebrates 50 Years in Phoenix

Fifty years after opening high above downtown, The Compass is still where Phoenix diners go for proposals, anniversaries, and milestone dinners. Now, a dramatically different menu is giving them something new to celebrate.
By Camilla Richardson

September 23, 2026

A Trio of New Scottsdale Hotel Restaurants to Book Right Now

Three’s company in Scottsdale, where Southern smokehouse cooking joins Mexican rooftop dinners and Mediterranean meals by the pool.
By Camilla Richardson

September 21, 2026

Game On: The Best Sports Bars in Greater Phoenix

Score a seat at these local spots, where the food gives fans one more thing to cheer about.
By Camilla Richardson

September 18, 2026

Maple & Ash: A Sensational Scottsdale Steakhouse in Multiple Acts

The Scottsdale steakhouse’s “I Don’t Give a F*@K” tasting menu has a seafood encore and a supporting cast capable of stealing a scene.
By Camilla Richardson

September 15, 2026

The Outstanding People Making These Phoenix Thai Restaurants Thrive

At Thai Rama, Cafe de Bangkok, and Chanpen Thai Cuisine, recipes carry memories of home and the support that helped each restaurant grow.
By Camilla Richardson

September 4, 2026

Red Velvet Recipes Bakes Cakes With a Side of Family Love

The recipe for these famous cakes is decades old and still perfect.
By Camilla Richardson

August 20, 2026

Dining Out With Chef Thomas Griese of JING in Scottsdale

Over lunch at il Bracco, the chef shared the Valley restaurants he returns to when he gets to be the guest.
By Camilla Richardson

August 18, 2026

A Slice Above the Rest: 10 Cake Shops in Phoenix You Need to Visit Right Now

Butter cakes, fruit-topped sponge, olive oil layers, and one very storied red velvet recipe make the Valley a sweet place to celebrate. 
By Camilla Richardson
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