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A Taste of AZ

Booking Overview

A regional food-and-drink interview show focused on Arizona chefs, restaurateurs, bar owners, and hospitality leaders, with frequent conversations featuring local business founders and established culinary professionals. Agencies could credibly pitch Arizona-connected chefs, restaurant and bar entrepreneurs, culinary educators, sustainability advocates, and experts on regional cuisine or hospitality; booking difficulty is medium because guests are primarily accessible regional professionals, though the show also accepts highly accomplished culinary figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 100

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 1.1k subscribers

Instagram: 16.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

eric@tapthataz.com

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Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Arizona-connected chefs, restaurateurs, bar owners, hospitality entrepreneurs, and culinary professionals with an established business, distinctive regional perspective, meaningful industry experience, or expertise in local food, sustainability, or hospitality.
Required Achievements:  
James Beard Award, Restaurant or bar ownership, National television exposure, Leadership in major hospitality organizations, Experience in Michelin-starred restaurants, Established culinary education or sustainability work

Recent Guest Discussions

Janos Wilder - Arizona Culinary Identity, Regional Cuisine, Local And Native Ingredients, Hospitality, Tucson's UNESCO City Of Gastronomy Designation, And Immersive Dining

Bret Shapiro - Restaurant Entrepreneurship, Building A Burger Business, National Media Exposure, Perseverance, Pizza, And Business Growth

Dean Waziry - Healthy Food, Hospitality, Leadership, Purpose, Mindset, Organic Ingredients, And Intentional Living

Andrew Felix - Launching A Cocktail Bar, Entrepreneurship, Inclusive Cocktail Programs, Hospitality, Leadership, And Building A Business From A Food Cart

Brian McCarrick - Launching A Cocktail Bar, Entrepreneurship, Inclusive Cocktail Programs, Hospitality, Leadership, And Building A Business From A Food Cart

Recent Topics

Arizona Cuisine, Restaurants, Chefs, Hospitality, Cocktails

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
A Taste of AZ
:

Queen B Sushi & Queen B Vinyl Cafe

October 09, 2026

In this episode, we sit down with Jen Keenan, co-owner of Queen B Sushi and Queen B Vinyl Cafe, and Chef Brett Vibber to talk about the food, creativity, and community behind their growing collection of concepts in Cottonwood and the Verde Valley. We dig into the brand-new Queen B Sushi, from torch salmon rolls and composed sashimi to ingredients grown on their own farm and a menu designed to be approachable whether you're a sushi fanatic or don't eat raw fish at all. Jen and Brett also ...

PeddlerCon

October 02, 2026

In this episode, we're coming to you live from PeddlerCon 2026, the annual foodservice expo from Peddler's Son bringing together chefs, restaurants, food producers, vendors, and some of the best food and beverage brands in the industry. Throughout the day, we sat down with people from across Arizona's hospitality community to talk about their businesses, their food, and what it actually takes behind the scenes to keep this industry moving. One thing that came up again and again was relatio...

SugarJam & Soul Fire Tacos

September 25, 2026

In this episode, we sit down with Dana Dumas, founder and CEO of SugarJam The Southern Kitchen and Soul Fire Tacos, to talk about the 15-year journey from selling cookies at farmers markets to building multiple restaurant concepts in Scottsdale. Dana shares the pivots that shaped her business, from learning how to market her first brick-and-mortar and growing a massive catering operation to navigating COVID and eventually realizing that brunch was the future of SugarJam. We also get into...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
A Taste of AZ
:

How do I get in touch with A Taste of AZ?

Its publicly listed email is eric@tapthataz.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for A Taste of AZ?

The publicly listed email for A Taste of AZ: eric@tapthataz.com.

How many listeners does A Taste of AZ have?

Podseeker estimates A Taste of AZ reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for A Taste of AZ?

A Taste of AZ typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Arizona-connected chefs, restaurateurs, bar owners, hospitality entrepreneurs, and culinary professionals with an established business, distinctive regional perspective, meaningful industry experience, or expertise in local food, sustainability, or hospitality. Common among recent guests: James Beard Award; Restaurant or bar ownership; National television exposure. Recent guests include Janos Wilder, Bret Shapiro, and Dean Waziry.

How hard is it to get booked on A Taste of AZ?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does A Taste of AZ cover?

Recent episodes cover Arizona Cuisine, Restaurants, Chefs, Hospitality, and Cocktails. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

eric@tapthataz.com

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