May/June 2023

May/June 2023 Editor's Note

In this exclusive excerpt from his new adventure memoir Rim to River: Looking into the Heart of Arizona, longtime Valley journalist Tom Zoellner paints an evocative portrait of the Arizona Trail as it wends from the Grand Canyon across the Mogollon Rim.

Breathlessly heralded by The New York Times as “the worst-case scenario of drought,” Rio Verde Foothills is something much more banal – a tale of taxes, turf and reckless development in the classic Arizona tradition.

For Phoenicians, in fact, it’s a prized commodity, something we aspire to after a long, triple-digit workweek. Fleeing the city for the cool, rarefied air of the high country, our mood rises right along with those green ADOT “Elevation” highway signs that whiz by. From fly fishing in the White Mountains to glamping near the GC, this 11-trip tribute to highness is your escape plan.

Blessed with the city’s best views but some of its shabbiest streets, Sunnyslope has long flown under the in-crowd radar. Is the quirky North-Central enclave finally ready for its close-up?

After an unseasonably chilly spring, scorching temps are returning to the Valley. Cool off this summer with dynamite deals at Valley resorts.

Whenever Jack Moody’s friends and family fly around the globe, the Phoenix engineer hands them a mission: Bring back airsickness bags.

Make the most informed health-care decisions possible with this guide.

For CEO Scott Schellhase, there’s no fear of inflation at Chandler’s Bestway USA, one of the nation’s top suppliers of pumped-up playthings.

An Italian architect and a video-game-crazed Valley developer bring a touch of Nintendo to Roosevelt Row.

Breathlessly heralded by The New York Times as “the worst-case scenario of drought,” Rio Verde Foothills is something much more banal – a tale of taxes, turf and reckless development in the classic Arizona tradition.

Find the best real estate agent for you with our profiles highlighting the best and brightest in the Valley.

Our cautiously woke 50-something columnist clears the air with her Gen Z daughter and proto-Boomer mom.

A glimpse of the goings on in the Valley this May and June.

Artist Jake Fischer returns to Arizona after painting the town in NYC.

Learn about the cutting-edge cosmetic procedures offered at the Valley’s premier plastic surgery clinics.

Can Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb be transformed into a RINO (i.e., Republican in Name Only)?

Chef Dushyant Singh plays with the intermingling of different global flavor profiles at Weft & Warp Art Bar + Kitchen.

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Blessed with the city’s best views but some of its shabbiest streets, Sunnyslope has long flown under the in-crowd radar. Is the quirky North-Central enclave finally ready for its close-up?

After an unseasonably chilly spring, scorching temps are returning to the Valley. Cool off this summer with dynamite deals at Valley resorts.

The longtime real estate pro tends to get busy when home values plummet.

In this exclusive excerpt from his new adventure memoir Rim to River: Looking into the Heart of Arizona, longtime Valley journalist Tom Zoellner paints an evocative portrait of the Arizona Trail as it wends from the Grand Canyon across the Mogollon Rim.

America’s Finest City has it all for summer travelers: beaches, theme parks, restaurants, cultural attractions and hotels.

Craft beer isn’t the only thing they do well, as it turns out.

In the early 20th century, Phoenix’s Warehouse District was the economic and commercial heart of Phoenix.

For Phoenicians, in fact, it’s a prized commodity, something we aspire to after a long, triple-digit workweek. Fleeing the city for the cool, rarefied air of the high country, our mood rises right along with those green ADOT “Elevation” highway signs that whiz by. From fly fishing in the White Mountains to glamping near the GC, this 11-trip tribute to highness is your escape plan.

An Italian architect and a video-game-crazed Valley developer bring a touch of Nintendo to Roosevelt Row.

Gio Osso’s new Old Town trattoria is a more laid-back but no less terrific alternative to the Virtù mothership.

The La Puesta del Sol, concocted at The Rose Garden in Downtown Phoenix, is spicy and sour.

With a name like “J.T. Prime,” the owners of this year-old Old Town hideaway tip their hand a bit where the menu is concerned.

This cute Taiwanese restaurant turns out many of the island’s most famous drinks and dishes, including boba tea and hot pot offered in 20 variations.

“Inspired by the National Parks and the man who helped establish them,” this indoor-outdoor gastro-lounge from the Whining Pig hospitality empire (Pigtails, Rough Rider) winningly sticks with a theme.

Make a scene on your next dinner date with the Old World’s most infernal cheese dish.

How an industrious Valley couple gave Gila County a much-needed beverage boost.

Awesome design, ho-hum fish make this Palm Springs import a mixed bag in Melrose.

Try locally made organic salt blend, lemonade, and artisanal bagels this early summer.

A visit to Riviera Maya was the inspiration for Diego Pops, an artsy Mexican-inflected eatery that opened in 2014 and has since become a “Scottsdale staple”

Don’t let the kitschy décor fool you – this brash Mexican restaurant on Grand Avenue is seriously good.

The GAPC is back in a Grand Avenue location about 50 blocks west of the original, this time in bigger digs with a completely chill vibe.

Make the most informed health-care decisions possible with this guide.

Find the best real estate agent for you with our profiles highlighting the best and brightest in the Valley.

America’s Finest City has it all for summer travelers: beaches, theme parks, restaurants, cultural attractions and hotels.

Learn about the cutting-edge cosmetic procedures offered at the Valley’s premier plastic surgery clinics.