November/December 2022

Editorial StaffNovember 1, 2022
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Editor's Note: City of Tomorrow

November/December 2022 Editor's Note

Features

Arizona’s Mount Rushmore

From the state’s founding governor to a certain mascara-smeared heavy metal legend, here’s who would populate our theoretical Mount Rushmore.

10 Things To Know About Phoenix In The Future

From sports to technology to that bullet train to Tucson we’ve always wanted, peer into the Valley’s collective future.

Missed Connections

Resigned to a midterm drubbing, Arizona Democrats brought their B game to the state’s Congressional and Legislative races. Can #Roevember save them?

2022 Local Gift Guide

We’ve got a local gift for everyone on your list, from a whiskey club and private chef dinners to museum memberships and pet portraits.

Best New Restaurants 2022

Find a high-toned Indian charmer in Chandler and separated-at-birth siblings from the Thai countryside in this globally oriented salute to the year’s most spectacular culinary bows in Greater Phoenix.

Phoenix Files

Arizona’s Mount Rushmore

From the state’s founding governor to a certain mascara-smeared heavy metal legend, here’s who would populate our theoretical Mount Rushmore.

10 Things To Know About Phoenix In The Future

From sports to technology to that bullet train to Tucson we’ve always wanted, peer into the Valley’s collective future.

Missed Connections

Resigned to a midterm drubbing, Arizona Democrats brought their B game to the state’s Congressional and Legislative races. Can #Roevember save them?

2022 Local Gift Guide

We’ve got a local gift for everyone on your list, from a whiskey club and private chef dinners to museum memberships and pet portraits.

Rick Salcido is Phoenix’s Go-To Guy for Lowrider Rims

He’s the go-to guy in Phoenix for the unique style of wire wheels treasured by lowriders. But Rick Salcido is the first to admit it’s not a “normal” business.

Collections Dept.: The Evolution of Phoenix Suns Uniforms

Throughout the team’s 55-year existence, one thing has remained consistent: that familiar purple and orange palette, so evocative of Arizona’s painterly sunsets.

The Resurgence of Phoenix’s Film Industry

The return of tax incentives is poised to rejuvenate Arizona’s film industry – and Valley development.

Raising Arizona: Our Columnist Sniffs Out Why Tempe Stinks

Something’s rotten in the Valley of the Sun – literally, our columnist sniffs.

Sharpe to the Point: N/on Location

I realize that fictional films and TV shows are just that: fiction. But when it comes to the ones that supposedly take place in my home state of Arizona, I would like a little more reality.

Spotlight: Stephen “Psyko Steve” Chilton

A Q&A with the Valley’s premier concert promoter and festival founder.

What's in Your Conductor Bag? with Tito Muñoz

Tito Muñoz is a conductor on the go. He let us peek into his pack.

Five Star Wealth Managers

A who’s-who of the professionals to consult about your fiscal wellness and financial future.

Active Adult Living

The Valley’s diverse landscape of retirement communities offers options to suit your lifestyle needs.

Cancer Awareness

American Cancer Society’s mission: to free the world from cancer.

Silencing this silent killer: Using genetic testing to detect and treat ovarian cancer

Revolutionary genetic counseling offered at the Mayo Clinic can help women catch a rare but deadly disease.

Explore

Day Trip: Lower Willo

Lower Willo is brimming with spots to explore and relax.

Vegas Renewal

Las Vegas refreshed its look during the quarantine. As it always does. See what fun new accessories the city has in store.

Explore Ventura County Coast

Four cities with sun, surf and small town charm

History

The 1916 Arizona Governor’s Election Was Undecided for More Than a Year

A poorly designed ballot and a bevy of court cases left the 1916 Arizona governor’s election undecided – for more than a year.

Eat Beat

Space Case: Recreo

Happy hour is like recess for adults. What better way to enjoy adult recess than at an adult playground?

From Scotland to Scottsdale: Westin Kierland Celebrates Grand Reopening of Scotch Library

Whether you consider yourself scotch-curious or a seasoned connoisseur, the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa in Scottsdale is excited to invite everyone to experience the grand reopening of its Scotch Library.

Dining Review: West African Cuisine

Three new West African restaurants in Phoenix send our critic into an exploratory tizzy.

Dining Review: Wren & Wolf

Ensconced under a Downtown high-rise, this otherworldly modern American eatery preys on our hunger for elegant, citified dining.

Dining Review: The Genuine

The new flagship restaurant from Genuine Concepts sets sail with an ambitious but underrealized menu.

3 Local Products to Try this Winter

Try locally made hard cider, paleo energy bars and artisanal mustard.

Liquid Arizona: Poetry in a Bottle

You don’t need a viticultural degree to love wine – or even to bottle and market wine. Consider Poetry in a Bottle, a venture dreamed up by Valley poet and author Alexandria Rizik to combine her passions of wine and writing.

Three Bites: Japanese Sweet Potatoes

Valley chefs enhance their autumn cooking with the nuanced flavor and dreamy texture of Japanese sweet potatoes.

Drink This: Cattle

Bar 1912 writes love letters to Arizona, using local ingredients to honor the state’s varied landscapes and historic industries. Of the five “5C” cocktails on the menu, Cattle is the most elegant.

From Our Partners

From Scotland to Scottsdale: Westin Kierland Celebrates Grand Reopening of Scotch Library

Whether you consider yourself scotch-curious or a seasoned connoisseur, the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa in Scottsdale is excited to invite everyone to experience the grand reopening of its Scotch Library.

Five Star Wealth Managers

A who’s-who of the professionals to consult about your fiscal wellness and financial future.

Gaming Guide

Bust the house with this look at the Valley’s new gaming culture, including sportsbooks and table games.

Explore Ventura County Coast

Four cities with sun, surf and small town charm

Active Adult Living

The Valley’s diverse landscape of retirement communities offers options to suit your lifestyle needs.

Cancer Awareness

American Cancer Society’s mission: to free the world from cancer.

Silencing this silent killer: Using genetic testing to detect and treat ovarian cancer

Revolutionary genetic counseling offered at the Mayo Clinic can help women catch a rare but deadly disease.

9 Ways To Celebrate Holiday Magic in Tempe this Season

We may not have snow-capped trees or icy evenings, but that does not mean we cannot dream of a white Christmas in the Valley.