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Melissa Parker

Melissa Parker

Melissa Parker is a writer for the Phoenix New Times. Originally from New York, she has strong opinions on pizza and deeply appreciates Arizona’s abundance of tacos. She primarily writes food articles and specializes in local restaurants and breweries.

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Where to Find Standout Bagels in Metro Phoenix for Yom Kippur and Beyond

Where to Find Standout Bagels in Metro Phoenix for Yom Kippur and Beyond

By Melissa ParkerOctober 4, 2022

Some say there are no good Bagels in the Valley. We disagree.

These Restaurants Aren’t Burger Joints. But They Serve Some of the Best In the Valley

These Restaurants Aren’t Burger Joints. But They Serve Some of the Best In the Valley

By Melissa ParkerAugust 17, 2022

These restaurants aren’t your traditional burger joint. But they serve some of the best burgers in the Valley.

What’s the Buzz? Taste Honey and Learn About Bees with Peoria’s Honey Hive Farms

What’s the Buzz? Taste Honey and Learn About Bees with Peoria’s Honey Hive Farms

By Melissa ParkerJuly 18, 2022

Taste local honey and learn how to keep bees with Honey Hive Farms.

Food for the Fourth: Where to Eat and Drink on Independence Day Weekend

Food for the Fourth: Where to Eat and Drink on Independence Day Weekend

By Melissa ParkerJune 29, 2022

Celebrate Independence Day weekend with these food events, bar crawls and festive treats around metro Phoenix.

Enjoy a Vegan Treat at these Dairy-Free Ice Cream Destinations

Enjoy a Vegan Treat at these Dairy-Free Ice Cream Destinations

By Melissa ParkerJune 28, 2022

These greater Phoenix dessert shops serve dairy free ice cream and vegan treats.

A Perfect Summer Pairing: Find Cold Beer and Comedy at this Phoenix Brewery

A Perfect Summer Pairing: Find Cold Beer and Comedy at this Phoenix Brewery

By Melissa ParkerJune 20, 2022

Valley brewery PHX Beer Co. hosts comedy shows on Saturday nights this summer. Here’s what to expect.

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