September/October 2026

Using this space, I’ve reluctantly bid adieu to beloved longtime magazine colleagues in three consecutive issues at this point. So many tearful farewells. It’s a little like living in a Nicholas Sparks novel.

Microchip giant TSMC isn’t just transforming the Valley’s economy – it’s infusing Phoenix with people, culture and global connection, at a pace not seen in decades.  

Arizona hiking already has enough challenges – heat, lack of water, cacti, critters, crowds – to foil many without strong constitutions. Now try adding a layer of red tape. While most of the best hikes in the state are on BLM or Forest Service land, requiring nothing but shoes and a smile to get in, a few really extraordinary journeys lay tucked behind the gates of bureaucracy. A good hiker should know how to climb over obstacles. Here’s an insider’s guide to five of them.

Forget hipster hotels and trendy restaurants. In Yuma, it’s the plucky locals who make this town a worthy weekend getaway.

“There’s no need to dress like everyone else,” the iconic British supermodel Twiggy once said. “It’s much more fun to create your own look.” In the spirit of Twiggy, these fashionable Phoenicians set themselves apart with their singular styles.

Looking to throw a little zhuzh into your autumn travel routine? Break free with these 15 hidden gems and new additions to the Southwestern travel landscape, from the Arizona high country to the Baja coast.

Microchip giant TSMC isn’t just transforming the Valley’s economy – it’s infusing Phoenix with people, culture and global connection, at a pace not seen in decades.  

“There’s no need to dress like everyone else,” the iconic British supermodel Twiggy once said. “It’s much more fun to create your own look.” In the spirit of Twiggy, these fashionable Phoenicians set themselves apart with their singular styles.

Every week, we present a curated list of live music across a wide range of genres around the Valley. This week features arena rockers past and present. 

Forget hipster hotels and trendy restaurants. In Yuma, it’s the plucky locals who make this town a worthy weekend getaway.

Looking to throw a little zhuzh into your autumn travel routine? Break free with these 15 hidden gems and new additions to the Southwestern travel landscape, from the Arizona high country to the Baja coast.

The Valley’s emerging Modern-Indian dining scene got a boost when chef Sujan Sarker opened a second location of his Michelin-recognized Chicago restaurant, NADU, in Desert Ridge this summer.

East meets West when the Valley’s top fusion chefs try their hand at dim sum-style dumplings.

The best deals during happy hour at Pinky's, The Mercer and One Sixth.

Local finds include The Biscotti Box, Timoteo's Spice Co. and Henry's Egg Farm.

We review restaurants in Phoenix, Mesa and Buckeye.

Phoenix’s growing appetite for dumplings gets another worthy destination.

A Pizzeria Bianco veteran hangs his shingle in Mesa – and sets a new bar with destination-level wood-fired pies.

Chef Dustin Christofolo’s slow-food sensibilities make for a memorable tasting-menu journey in South Phoenix.