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Oysters Rockefeller at Neighborly Public House..

The triple-digit heat is upon us, and it’s time to start eating for summer. And here in Arizona, this is about survival, so the colder the dish, the better. 

Popsicles, fresh fruit, salads and icy cocktails might come to mind for some. But Nikki Buchanan has another suggestion: seafood.

Buchanan, food critic for Phoenix magazine, talked with The Show about the best restaurants for summer seafood in metro Phoenix.

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