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Georgann Yara

Georgann Yara

Georgann Yara is a freelance writer and former newspaper reporter who’s also a proud equal opportunity eater. She loves all things Arizona, including the professional sports teams that continue to break her heart. Food, cocktails and cats dominate her IG.

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Ice Water, Yams, and Silken Tofu: Valley Chefs Share Their Secrets For Making A Great Pumpkin Pie

Ice Water, Yams, and Silken Tofu: Valley Chefs Share Their Secrets For Making A Great Pumpkin Pie

By Georgann YaraNovember 22, 2022

Three Valley chefs share the keys to making a great homemade pumpkin pie.

How To Make Pumpkin Pie Like Dana Dumas of SugarJam The Southern Kitchen

How To Make Pumpkin Pie Like Dana Dumas of SugarJam The Southern Kitchen

By Georgann YaraNovember 22, 2022

Bake pumpkin pie like Dana Dumas, the chef and baker behind SugarJam The Southern Kitchen.

Bacanora Wins a Lot of Awards. ‘Toughest Reservation to Get in the City’ Might Be One of Them

Bacanora Wins a Lot of Awards. ‘Toughest Reservation to Get in the City’ Might Be One of Them

By Georgann YaraOctober 27, 2022

Long waits and monthly reservation drops are par for the course when battling for a table at Bacanora.

‘A Lot of Souls Here.’ The Haunted History of a Legendary Phoenix Steakhouse

‘A Lot of Souls Here.’ The Haunted History of a Legendary Phoenix Steakhouse

By Georgann YaraOctober 19, 2022

Phantom piano playing, falling trash cans, and a vanishing Lady in Red. Goings-on at The Stockyards are much more than bumps in the night.

One Winemaker’s Journey from Volleyball and Corporate America to Arizona Wine Country

One Winemaker’s Journey from Volleyball and Corporate America to Arizona Wine Country

By Georgann YaraOctober 7, 2022

Vino Stache Winery is making a splash in the Arizona wine industry. Its owner traded volleyball and corporate America to follow her passion.

Arizona Stronghold Vineyards Serves Wine Experts and Bachelorettes in Scottsdale

Arizona Stronghold Vineyards Serves Wine Experts and Bachelorettes in Scottsdale

By Georgann YaraSeptember 19, 2022

Arizona Stronghold’s new tasting room in Old Town Scottsdale serves wine and food not offered in its original Cottonwood location.

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Better Than Room Service: This Tempe Hotel’s Food Hall Serves Options for Everyone

Better Than Room Service: This Tempe Hotel’s Food Hall Serves Options for Everyone

By Georgann YaraAugust 29, 2022

In Tempe, the Graduate hotel’s Food Hall serves food from nine different restaurant concepts, providing both options and efficiency.

Can Cactus and Cabeza Find an Audience on Mill Avenue? Tacos Calafia’s Newest Shop Says Yes

Can Cactus and Cabeza Find an Audience on Mill Avenue? Tacos Calafia’s Newest Shop Says Yes

By Georgann YaraAugust 26, 2022

Tacos Calafia brings regional cuisine to downtown Tempe with its Tijuana street tacos topped with nopales and cabeza.

Pa’La Chef Claudio Urciuoli Shares His Italian Roots With Upcoming Gilbert Restaurant

Pa’La Chef Claudio Urciuoli Shares His Italian Roots With Upcoming Gilbert Restaurant

By Georgann YaraAugust 15, 2022

Pa’La Chef Claudio Urciuoli puts a little bit of Italy into everything he does, including his upcoming Gilbert restaurant, Source.

‘Serendipity’ Led This ASU Alum To Open Her New Brewery in Tempe

‘Serendipity’ Led This ASU Alum To Open Her New Brewery in Tempe

By Georgann YaraJuly 22, 2022

Hundred Mile Brewing Company, a new brewery brought to Tempe by ASU alumni, opens soon.

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