Angel Gonzalez, Author at PHOENIX magazine

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The PHiXBilbo Sportswear Creates Custom Garments for Fitness Competitors

Angel GonzalezJanuary 31, 2022

Despite her Tolkienesque last name, Norma Bilbo creates garments not for hobbits, but for fitness competitors. Three decades ago, she combined her passions for athletics and design to create Bilbo Sportswear, a brand offering custom competition suits designed to dazzle. “I’ve always been athletic [and] into sports, and I love sewing,” Bilbo says. “My mom taught me that when I was a little girl.” Each piece demonstrates her master craftsmanship and attention to detail in...

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The PHiX3 New Places to Visit in Superior

Angel GonzalezJanuary 27, 2022

If you’re looking for a dose of small-town charm in the new year, take a road trip to Superior. The former mining town, with its budding food-and-beverage scene, is about an hour’s drive from Phoenix. Bruzzi Vineyard The Young, Arizona-based winery’s Superior tasting room opened in October 2020, housed in the same historical building as La Paloma Fine Art gallery so guests can drink wine while enjoying the art on display. Wine tasting reservations are...

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The PHiXShopping: Now or Never

Angel GonzalezDecember 6, 2021

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The PHiXPolar Express Returns to Williams This Holiday Season

Angel GonzalezNovember 12, 2021

Each year, the Polar Express visits the small Northern Arizona town of Williams, and transports passengers directly to Santa’s very own North Pole home. The experience is truly one of a kind, which is why many people visit from various locations just to embark on this special locomotive journey offered through the Grand Canyon Railway. You’ll meet a variety of characters at every step of the journey, from waiting at the train depot with elves...

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TravelDay Trip: Williams aka The Gateway to the Grand Canyon

Angel GonzalezNovember 4, 2021

You may know Williams as a small town just west of Flagstaff, or you may not have heard about it at all – nestled in the beautiful Northern Arizona forests, it often flies under the radar.

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PeopleWhat’s in Your Tattoo Removal Office? with Dr. Ashley Chung

Angel GonzalezNovember 4, 2021

Chung shares the tools that help everyone get through this intriguing procedure with ease.

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Desert Digest Food & Drink5 Local Creepy-Cool Halloween Cocktails

Angel GonzalezOctober 27, 2021

Black Magic cocktail at Hula’s Modern Tiki | Photo by Angel Gonzalez Halloween is just a few days away and that means plenty of treats to try, including themed cocktails at Valley establishments. Enjoy your Halloween night with these cool cocktails to get you in the spooky spirit. Hula’s Modern Tiki The sophisticated, refreshing Black Magic cocktail is made with Malibu rum, Bacardi Spiced Rum, lime, pineapple and charcoal simple syrup. Other Halloween-inspired drinks...

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Desert Digest Food & Drink4 Late-Night Dining Options Around the Valley

Angel GonzalezSeptember 16, 2021

Casey Moore’s Oyster House | Photo by Brian Goddard Phoenix’s diverse culinary landscape provides plenty of ways to satisfy late-night food cravings beyond fast food or national chains. If you’re a night owl who wants to try out a new dining destination open until midnight or later, here are four options in each corner of the Valley. For even more options, check out our Ultimate Late-Night Eats Guide. Brenda’s Inferno (Phoenix) Open until midnight...

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Desert Digest Food & Drink3 Restaurants to Visit on Your Next Trip to Williams

Angel GonzalezAugust 30, 2021

Whether you are passing through Williams on your way to the Grand Canyon or just looking for a temporary escape from the Southern Arizona heat, this small historic Route 66 town offers plenty to see and do, plus a slew of notable dining destinations. Here are three popular restaurants enjoyed by visitors and locals alike for their unique food options and welcoming atmospheres. Photo by Angel Gonzalez Pine Country Come for the pies...