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Arizona Republic food critic Dominic Armato.

The variety of restaurants in the Phoenix area continues to grow, and authenticity is a prime goal for many of them.

And with the somewhat cooler weather upon us — and the winter visitors in town — restaurateurs are excited to try new things and welcome new customers.

Dominic Armato covers the restaurant scene here for The Arizona Republic and azcentral. He talked specifically about how Asian offerings are changing around the Valley.