March 2019

Infini Cosmetic Associates strives to keep up-to-date with the latest and best technology for fat removal and buttock augmentation. When laser-assisted liposuction was introduced, Dr. Hall was one of the first to bring this new laser liposuction device to his practice. Dr. Hall says, “We began using SmartLipo in 2008 and it definitely has been a game changer.”

Elevate yourself with agility and grace with Tough Lotus’ bungee workout.

The jukebox heroine shares the story behind her Phoenix-famous bar.

The metalsmithing jeweler has art in her genes.

“Navajo Weavers of the Southwest” brings the intricate artform to life.

Our top picks for this month’s best arts events.

A look at what the individual Strokes have been up to since their early aughts heyday.

Mindy Timm’s art is all over the place. But that’s how the Phoenix artist likes it.

At the end of 2019, the Dorrance Family Foundation of Scottsdale issued a $300,000 matching funds grant to Rancho Feliz Charitable Foundation, inc., a Scottsdale-based nonprofit that builds homes and provides food to the needy in Mexico. The grant will be used to build a new volunteer dormitory in Agua Prieta, Sonora, on the U.S./Mexico border because Rancho Feliz has outgrown its current facility. The new dormitory, “La Hacienda Feliz,” will house U.S. and Mexican volunteers together while they build homes, distribute food and care for children and seniors in the area’s slums, fostering cross-cultural service experiences.

From announcing the end of World War II to preserving iconic Arizona buildings, Gregory Melikian has played a key role in local and international history.

A new film and an old film festival.

Big Pete Pearson has long been known as Arizona’s King of the Blues, but these days, he says his kingdom is dwindling.

Turn to Scotland for your dose of hardcore sporting action this weekend.

The best-kept secret on Route 66? It just might be the Art Deco haven of Tulsa.

Get your hamburger fix sans meat with the Impossible Burger.

Emboldened by tourist and snowbird crowds, Valley restaurateurs get frisky come spring. They launch new menus. They book wine dinners. They do spring-long, high-concept “supper series” events. Some dishes to look out for this month.

A monthly look at Arizona wine with Valley dining impresario Pavle Milic.

Health-minded Valley chefs turn the humble pancake into a delicious protein-delivery system.

Reel in lively happy hour deals at these Valley seafood spots.

Glai Baan mixologist Max Berlin gets funky with this Thai-food inspired cocktail.

Farm-to-table? How about farm-on-table? Under the expert direction of chef Sacha Levine, the produce playground’s new culinary program is pure, veggie-centric poetry.

This promising Italian concept in Scottsdale is rounding its first turn without the services of its founding chef – and the quality has stumbled in kind.

Nothing compares to the flaky-crunchy tango of fish and chips – and no matter where you live in the Valley, there’s a heaping basket waiting just for you.

Craft sauerkraut gets a delicious and healthy twist from Garden Goddess.

Before the 6th Annual Girl Scout Cookie Dessert Challenge comes to a close on Feb. 28, we wanted to share at least one recipe.