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Lauren Topor
Lauren Topor is a multimedia journalist who writes about food, culture, and people who are way cooler than her. Arizona State gave her a degree in 2013 and she's been writing like crazy ever since. Lauren has a weakness for peanut butter and she actually enjoys running marathons.

Lauren Topor’s Recent Articles

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Travel
Mar 17

The Ultimate Guide to the Grand Canyon, America’s Most Iconic National Park

Tick at least one of the World's Seven Natural Wonders off your bucket list this year.

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Travel
Oct 4, 2021

12 Campsites for an Unforgettable Arizona Wilderness Experience

Sometimes, “Great Outdoors” is an understatement.

Lifestyle
Aug 12, 2021

9 Must-See Abandoned Places to Explore in Arizona

Some of these are pretty freaky.

Lifestyle
Jul 30, 2021

The 10 Best Vacation Spots Within Driving Distance of Phoenix

Take a break from it all.

Lifestyle
Oct 22, 2019

Arizona's Most Haunted Places Are Bone-Chilling

Arizona is terrifying.

The Vig
Drink
May 4, 2017

The Best Boozy Brunch in Every Phoenix Neighborhood

Brunch: a weekend ritual when we collectively seek out a means to cure our hangovers after a night of overindulgence at the bars, and question whether or not we made any bad decisions (probably).

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Eat
Apr 13, 2017

What to Eat at Chase Field This Year

Forget the peanuts and Cracker Jacks.

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Drink
Feb 14, 2017

Explore Sonoita, Arizona's Completely Underrated Wine Region

You might not know it, but Arizona produces some really great wine.

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Eat
Dec 20, 2016

Meet Thrillist Phoenix's Chef of the Year: Silvana Salcido Esparza

Orale.

Counter Intuitive
Drink
Nov 1, 2016

Phoenix's Bartender of the Year Shakes Up Cocktail Culture

What makes a bartender great?

Goldwater Brewing
Drink
Oct 24, 2016

Drink Up at Phoenix's Best New Breweries

There are more than 80 brewhouses across the state (we even have our own Beer Trail), many of which are right here in the Valley.

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Drink
Oct 18, 2016

The Insider's Guide to Phoenix Speakeasies

Imagine a world without bars… it’s not pretty, huh?

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