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12/03/2011 14:25 pm      Category:  Phoenix: Dine Out Diva
Need help with your holiday shopping? I know I did! So here's some ideas to make 2012 for you - and yours - even more delicious. From frivolous to practical, gifts range in price from those that w...

09/01/2011 17:00 pm      Category:  Phoenix: Dine Out Diva
Tip: There's plenty more treasures downtown, along with new places on the horizon. Pizzeria Bianco, Main Ingredient, Province at the Westin Phoenix Downtown, The Breadfruit, and Cibo, to name a few. ...

09/01/2011 16:50 pm      Category:  Phoenix: Dine Out Diva
From chic dining rooms to tiny urban gems, downtown is coming alive with independents that cater to the briefcase-toting business traffic, emerging nightlife, and locals that just want a change from t...

07/29/2011 14:01 pm      Category:  Phoenix: Dine Out Diva
Although I wasn't able to take in all of the restaurants in Venice Beach that I would have liked here are some other recommendations worth noting: Lily's French Bisto, Joe's, Capri, The Tasting Kitc...

07/29/2011 14:00 pm      Category:  Phoenix: Dine Out Diva
Summer isn't over yet which means there's still time to snag one last getaway. Whether you are making the reasonable drive from Arizona or taking a quick plane ride, Venice Beach, a quirky, bohemian b...

07/06/2011 12:12 pm      Category:  Phoenix: Dine Out Diva
Dine Out Mobile has an extensive list of restaurants that are perfect for a girl's day out. There are too many to list here. Text DINEOUT to 99222 to get a complete listing.You can share your thoughts...

07/06/2011 12:10 pm      Category:  Phoenix: Dine Out Diva
Everyone knows, there are times when girls just want to have fun! That means when girlfriends eat out, they want to go to restaurants that know fun is a top priority. These are places that accommoda...

06/03/2011 20:32 pm      Category:  Phoenix: Dine Out Diva
Tip: Enjoy all of the healthy menu options available during the summer. Choose from grilled veggies, fresh fruits, salads, and seafood that may not be available during other times of the year. ...

06/03/2011 20:31 pm      Category:  Phoenix: Dine Out Diva
Seemingly overnight, cool days have disappeared and the heat is here. Summer doesn't officially begin until June 21 but with thoughts of a sultry summer ahead, many restaurants are changing their ...

05/17/2011 23:03 pm      Category:  Phoenix: Dine Out Diva
It's summertime, and the livin is easy! And that means restaurants are changing their hours for the summer. Some who normally serve lunch and dinner may only be open for dinner during the summer, o...

05/17/2011 23:00 pm      Category:  Phoenix: Dine Out Diva
New restaurants have been opening around town over the past couple of years with a sense of warmth, comfort, and enthusiasm for the neighborhood connection. With good, old-fashioned service, a wine a...

04/10/2011 13:53 pm      Category:  Phoenix: Dine Out Diva
Beckett's Table, an Arcadia neighborhood favorite, has a newly expanded patio with 50 seats and views of Camelback Mountain. The menu here is accessible, featuring culinary classics and modern comfort...

04/10/2011 13:52 pm      Category:  Phoenix: Dine Out Diva
With temps in the 80s, everyone wants to be outside. And one thing the Valley of the Sun probably has more than any place in the world is outdoor seating - ranging from patios to porches, poolside to ...

02/28/2011 17:27 pm      Category:  Phoenix: Dine Out Diva
Tip: To find out where food trucks will be next, you can follow the Phoenix Street Food Coalition on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Phoenix-Street-Food-Coalition/178986585445694?sk=info or...

02/28/2011 17:23 pm      Category:  Phoenix: Dine Out Diva
The gourmet food truck trend has become a nationwide phenomenon. Discriminating diners from around the country are enjoying upscale cuisine at reasonable prices. There is even a reality TV series on T...

01/29/2011 15:12 pm      Category:  Phoenix: Dine Out Diva
Don't be shy about making special requests when you are ordering at a restaurant. Ask your server if the kitchen can alter preparations to meet your dietary needs. Most are more than happy to accommod...

01/29/2011 15:10 pm      Category:  Phoenix: Dine Out Diva
February is National Heart Month. With more and more people wanting to eat heart-healthy and live a healthier lifestyle, restaurants are paying attention. Menus rotate seasonally to take advantage of ...

01/12/2011 16:06 pm      Category:  Phoenix: Dine Out Diva
I look forward to having the opportunity to reporting on Arizona's culinary scene - writing about everything from restaurant reviews, to dining tips, culinary trends, and even info on the latest kitch...



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Pam Swartz is the award-winning author of Dine Out Phoenix (including Scottsdale): Where to Eat from Chic to Unique and Arizona Getaways for the Incurably Romantic.


 

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Pam Swartz is the award-winning author of Dine Out Phoenix (including Scottsdale): Where to Eat from Chic to Unique and Arizona Getaways for the Incurably Romantic. She is also the author of the new Dine Out Phoenix mobile phone version, now available on your smartphone! It's free. It's easy. Just text DINEOUT to 99222 for reviews, insider tips, mobile alerts and more!
Readers consider Pam their "culinary concierge," guiding them to the best restaurants in town (from inexpensive mom-and-pop's to upscale eateries), helping them to take a bite out of Arizona's dining scene. Known for providing her signature insider tips, Pam makes readers feel as if they are getting a personal recommendation from their "trusted friend." Pam understands the importance of the delicate balance between a good overall dining experience and being served an appetizing, satisfying meal.

Widely recognized as an expert on Arizona's dining scene and getaways, Pam has a loyal following that started when she launched her first book, Arizona Getaways, ten years ago. A Valley restaurant patron for over 30 years, Pam prides herself on understanding the taste of the discriminating palate. Whether discovering Arizona's "best-kept secrets" or pre-theater haunts, choosing the best place to "seal the deal" or organizing the perfect girls' day out, finding neighborhood favs, best brunches, or where to grab a late night snack, she knows that being able to select the perfect place to match mood, budget, and occasion is the first step to having a fantastic time.

Pam Swartz strongly believes that food brings people together. This is true whether we are the one who loves to cook or the one who loves to eat; whether the occasions are family get-togethers, good times with friends, or special celebrations! As such, she not only enjoys writing about restaurants and seeking and savoring good food, Pam also creates and directs unique culinary arts-themed events.

Whether it is an award-winning "Artist-in-Residence" dinner series (http://www.hermosainn.com/az/events-calendar/artist-in-residence-series ) featuring international stars such as Jane Seymour, Doris Roberts, or Jeffrey Siegel, a culinary festival to benefit a major non-profit showcasing the most celebrated culinary talent in the community (http://scottsdaleperformingarts.com/dineout.php ),
or crafting special events for members of an exclusive country club featuring New York Times' best-selling authors, renowned performers, or James Beard chefs, Pam has become recognized as a leader in her field.

Dine Out Phoenix has become the Valley's leading guide to the local restaurant scene. Now, Dine Out Phoenix mobile (covering metro Phoenix, Scottsdale, and the entire Valley, from east to west and north to south) keeps you "culinary current" with Valley restaurant reviews, insider tips, events, local chefs' recommendations and more. It is your resource for the best restaurants in town!

On behalf of Lon's at the Hermosa Inn, Swartz was presented with the Stars of the Industry Award 2009 given by the Arizona Hotel & Lodging Association for the Artist in Residence dinner series. In 2010, this same dinner series, which Swartz directs and hosts, won the best Special Events, Ongoing awarded by the American Hotel & Lodging Association She was named as a 'Women in Business 2007 Honoree' by The Business Journal and the 2005 recipient of the Korwin Award for Visionary Leadership, an award given in recognition of an act or service by the AZ Book Publishing Association. She is a member of Slow Food Movement USA.

Pam Swartz
Dine Out Phoenix
Cloud Nine Press, llc

Website: www.dineoutphoenix.com