Author: Lauren Potter
Originally from a small town in rural Australia, Lauren Potter has lived in the Valley of the Sun for nine years. As a recent graduate of the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Lauren has a passion food, farmers, photography and the arts. She loves living in downtown Phoenix, and enjoys networking and making new friends. Connect with Lauren on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Counter Culture | The Duce
DPJ’s Counter Culture series looks at downtown Phoenix dining from the best seat in the house: the bar stool, where unique connections and sensory experiences converge like no other place in the room.
We Like | Walking South on Central
Reflections on a walk through downtown Phoenix.
The Kettle Black Puts a New Spin on the Traditional Pub
The newly opened pub at First Street and Washington offers a welcoming, Old World-meets-urban feel and a menu with Irish-American flair.
Counter Culture | the larder + the delta
DPJ’s Counter Culture series looks at downtown Phoenix dining from the best seat in the house: the bar stool, where unique connections and sensory experiences converge like no other place in the room.
Nook Finds a Niche in Downtown Phoenix
Locally-owned Nook Kitchen will soon open an Art Deco-inspired location at the Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix Downtown.
Phoenix Ale’s Central Kitchen on Tap for 2016
Phoenix Ale Brewery will open their ‘Central Kitchen’ neighborhood gastropub at the Crown on 7th building in early 2016.
Upward and Outward
The Upward Projects restaurant group takes advantage of Phoenix’s largely perfect patio weather by blending indoor and outdoor dining experiences.
Food Critic Dominic Armato Takes a Seat at the Table
Dominic Armato brings his food blogger ethos of education, conversation, and adventurous eating to his new role as Arizona Republic dining critic.
Bicycle Nomad Cafe Makes Its Home in Downtown Phoenix
“Bicycle Nomad” Erick Cedeño has collected many miles and memories on his bike and now brings that spirit of adventure and community to Bicycle Nomad Cafe.
St. Vincent de Paul Urban Farm Harvests Health and Community
The Urban Farm in South Phoenix engages the community to make locally sourced, sustainable and nutritious meals accessible to those who need them most.
