Picture This: Restaurants worth snapping about
By Jordan Houston | September 3, 2021
The only thing better than enjoying mouth-watering food is indulging in a just-as-tasty atmosphere.
With over 1 billion monthly...
Pour the Paso, Please!: The best bottles from the wine region
By Alison Bailin Batz | July 30, 2021
Paso Robles is a winemaking region on the rise. Located along California’s Coast, Paso Robles winemaking dates...
Tea for Two: Arizona is a hot spot for afternoon sipping
By Taylor O’Connor | July 12, 2021
Sipping tea and eating finger sandwiches while donning pristine outfits wasn’t done just for looks. Although that may...
THINGS TO SEE AND DO
Attractions
Not Your Typical Farmers Market: Vendors selling at Cabela’s in Glendale
By Allison Brown | October 16, 2021
Momma’s Organic Market has brought local goods to its third location, Cabela’s parking lot, Sundays through May.
“We’re so...
Lights at the Farm: Mesa’s Vertuccio ramps up for holiday lights
By Mallory Gleich | October 16, 2021
Joe and Maria Vertuccio immigrated to America from Italy many years ago.
They set up shop in New York...
Planting a Seed: We Came As Romans rediscover its first album...
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski | October 12, 2021
The Detroit-based metalcore outfit We Came As Romans is leading fans back to its first album, “To Plant...
Grab Those Boots: Country Thunder festival returning on high note
By Annika Tomlin | October 12, 2021
After a pandemic-dictated delay, Country Thunder is revving up to welcome headliners Dustin Lynch, Old Dominion, Luke Combs...
Arizona’s ‘Idol’: Beloved singer Amelia McLean debuting original music
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski | October 12, 2021
The effervescent Amelia McLean comes bounding into North Italia in Gilbert.
“Here I am!” she says enthusiastically.
McLean has plenty...
Drawing the Curtains: Mykal Kilgore spills his heart on new single
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski | October 9, 2021
Mykal Kilgore is affable and cheery. The versatile performer known for stretching across musical genres is giddy about...
On the Road Again: The trail to Country Thunder is paved...
By Annika Tomlin | October 9, 2021
Country music is a staple in Florence.
Before the likes of Dustin Lynch, Old Dominion, Luke Combs and Eric...
‘An Escape’: Ivan Harshman continues to deliver as solo artist
By Jordan Houston | October 7, 2021
Music was always an escape for Scottsdale resident Ivan Harshman.
The full-time musician describes it as a therapeutic outlet...
‘Lamb’: A24 film is a grim take on motherhood, miscarriage, Mother...
By Jordan Houston | October 7, 2021
First-time feature film director and co-writer Valdimar Jóhannsson’s “Lamb” is a hauntingly grim — and, at times, almost...
Fit for an Emperor: JB Smoove welcomes sports betting, Caesars Sportsbook...
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski | September 30, 2021
The Emmy Awards, HBO and sports betting in Arizona have one thing in common. JB Smoove has a...
All That Jazz: Benefactors unveil Lakeshore’s new venue
By Bridgette M. Redman | September 30, 2021
The dream of two Valley jazz supporters will open its doors this October.
Bob and Gretchen Ravenscroft have...
Honky-tonk Men: Midland promises fans the best night of their lives
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski | September 30, 2021
Mark Wystrach has high expectations for his Phoenix and Tucson shows. He promises fans one of the best...
BEST PLACES TO EAT & DRINK
Food & Drink
‘Craftery Row’: Downtown Mesa boasts a frothy scene
By Tom Scanlon | September 15, 2021
Perhaps there’s a reason Mesa rhymes with cerveza.
You could practically blow the head off your beer at the...
An ‘Elevated’ Twist: Mesa restaurant serves tacos, hot dogs in style
By Melody Birkett | September 15, 2021
Raymond Jimenez opened Tacos & Hot Dogs Los Mayitos in Mesa in April 2021 with an eye toward...
Street Tacos: Mesquite Fresh moves into Happy Valley
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski | September 15, 2021
Mesquite Fresh Street Mex’s partners have had their eye on their just-opened Happy Valley location for five years.
It...
SPORTS IN THE VALLEY
A Sense of Freedom: Coyotes’ Liam Kirk loves to get away...
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski | October 9, 2021
Liam Kirk misses his home country of England, his girlfriend, Nando’s Peri-Peri Chicken and the familiarity of his...
Serious Horsepower: Natalie Camacho levels the polo playing field
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski | September 24, 2021
Polo and horses have gifted Airpark resident Natalie Grancharov Camacho with the best things in life.
Camacho met her...
Home Sweet Home: Glendale tennis star Kylie McKenzie returns to Arizona
By Derek Moskal | September 15, 2021
After years of training in California and Florida, tennis star Kylie McKenzie returned to her hometown of Glendale...
TOP PLACES TO STAY
Chill Out: Winter at The Princess has arrived
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski | February 8, 2021
The temperatures are creeping up, but winter isn’t over yet.
The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess overhauled its grounds to resemble...
Keeper of the Flame: We-Ko-Pa’s Ember is a red-hot experience
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski | February 5, 2021
When We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort opened in Fort McDowell in October, the 166,341-square-foot facility unveiled an experience.
The hotel lobby...
It’s Perfect: Helicopters, poker are part of The Wigwam golf experience
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski | February 4, 2021
The Wigwam has been a longtime “buddy trip,” says Leo Simonetta, the resort’s director of golf.
Like each season,...