Kris Ann Valdez

Kris Ann Valdez is a Phoenix-based freelance journalist, born and raised in the Sonoran Desert, covering travel, food, and lifestyle. Her work has appeared in Business Insider, Matador Network, and Viator, among other outlets. You can find more of her writing at KrisAnnValdez.com and follow along on Instagram @krisannvaldezwrites, where she shares local finds, restaurant discoveries, and life in the Valley.

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November 9, 2026

At Castle Hot Springs in Arizona, the Garden Decides What’s for Dinner

At Arizona’s historic luxury resort, farm-to-table dining is a way of life, with the day’s harvest inspiring an ever-changing tasting menu.
By Kris Ann Valdez

November 4, 2026

This Week in Phoenix Dining: Festive Cooking Classes, Holiday Feasts, and a 40th Birthday Bash

Grab a serving of the latest restaurant, bar, and chef news, dished out on November 4.
By Kris Ann Valdez

November 2, 2026

The Phoenix Restaurant Openings and Closings You Need to Know About: October 2026

Find out what’s new and what’s gone.
By Kris Ann Valdez

October 27, 2026

This Week in Phoenix Dining: Christmas is Coming and Community Support

Grab a serving of the latest restaurant, bar, and chef news, dished out on October 27.
By Kris Ann Valdez

October 21, 2026

This Week in Phoenix Dining: A Favorite Salad Spot Returns and James Beard Recognized Chefs Collab

Grab a serving of the latest restaurant, bar, and chef news, dished out on October 21.
By Kris Ann Valdez

October 13, 2026

This Week in Phoenix Dining: Patio Season, State Fair Eats, National Seafood Month, and the Best New Eatery 

Grab a serving of the latest restaurant, bar, and chef news, dished out on October 13.
By Kris Ann Valdez

October 12, 2026

What’s New (and What’s Gone) in the Phoenix Dining Scene

New restaurants arrived across the Valley in September, while several longtime favorites served final meals.
By Kris Ann Valdez

October 6, 2026

This Week in Phoenix Dining: Fall Menus, Matcha Omakase, and Late-Night Parties

Grab a serving of the latest restaurant, bar, and chef news, dished out on October 6.
By Kris Ann Valdez

September 30, 2026

Plate Full of Phoenix News Bites Coming in Hot

Grab a serving of the latest restaurant, bar, and chef happenings, dished out on September 30.
By Kris Ann Valdez

September 28, 2026

BARK WEEK: Pups, Pizza, and a Patio Make This Phoenix Place Perfect

The mission remains simple: Eat Pizza. Save Puppies.
By Kris Ann Valdez
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