Editor's Note

By Guy Roginson, Executive Editor, Talking Glass Media, LLC

There are many reasons why we wanted to cover food in this edition. For me, it’s because we’ve seen new culinary partners come to our region. These passionate people of the palate have brought a new sense of sophistication, experience and of course, taste. Newcomers to the plate have also upped the game of our established “fav” eateries and watering holes. As I witness keyboard warriors complain about growth in our region, I’ve never heard anyone complain about the great new restaurants in town. Oh, the irony. As a wise man once said, “With growth comes the grub.” I’ll vote for the grub and a proper martini. But, that’s just me.

At Talking Glass Media, we are upping the game for our customers. We have added a QR Code network to our print publications. Now readers can scan a code with their phone and be whisked away on the web for more information. Using that QR code network, we launched “iDEALios” to connect businesses and consumers in the region. iDEALios, of course, is available both in print and online, and provides consumers deals and savings. Our flagship website, SignalsAZ.com was the first in the region to adopt “text-to-speech” technology so that readers could choose to read or listen to any one of our online articles. I’m very proud of that milestone.

We have also upgraded our outdoor media offerings with two new digital billboards in downtown Prescott Valley. Finally, we recently partnered with the Town of Prescott Valley to publish the town’s official recreation and events guide. Through people and partnerships, we are creating better experiences for all. We hope you enjoy this Fall Edition of TG Magazine, A Taste of Central Arizona.

Cheers!

COOKING IS ALL ABOUT PEOPLE. FOOD IS MAYBE THE ONLY UNIVERSAL THING THAT REALLY HAS THE POWER TO BRING EVERYONE TOGETHER. NO MATTER WHAT CULTURE, EVERYWHERE AROUND THE WORLD, PEOPLE EAT TOGETHER.