Leilani Fitzpatrick, Author at PHOENIX magazine

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The PHiXNew Around Town: Palm Springs

Leilani FitzpatrickJanuary 28, 2020

Need a glam desert getaway? Head west to Palm Springs (visitpalmsprings.com) for a weekend of hot springs, spa days and golf in “Hollywood’s desert playground.” Red Collar Coffee Co. Jim Ferguson named his coffeehouse after his dog, RC, so it’s no surprise the shop has a dog-friendly patio. Bring Fido and enjoy a breakfast burrito, scramble or quiche alongside your espresso drink, green tea latte or fresh smoothie. rccoffeeco.com Las Palmas Brewery Rey Romero and...

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The PHiXShopping: gorjana

Leilani FitzpatrickJanuary 27, 2020

“Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.” Jason Reidel cites the famed John Lennon quote often when discussing the beginning of the jewelry boutique he and his wife, Gorjana, founded in 2004. After Jason and Gorjana finished college at Arizona State University, they played around with jewelry-making, first selling pieces on consignment in boutiques in California. They eventually sold pieces in a trade show in New York, which led to...

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Desert DigestFood for Thought: Mountain Shadows Resort Launches Cooking Demo Series

Leilani FitzpatrickDecember 9, 2019

Hearth ’61 at Mountain Shadows Resort in Scottsdale will launch a new cooking demo series and tasting with executive chef Charles Wiley this January. For one Saturday afternoon each month, the public can join Chef Wiley for one hour of intimate cooking instruction. Each event will be suited to the corresponding season and will be held in a private dining room. Chef Wiley has over 40 years of culinary experience and is excited to not...

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The PHiXShopping: Frank Lloyd Wright Store

Leilani FitzpatrickNovember 27, 2019

You might not be able to afford a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home, but you can buy a throw blanket or Christmas tree ornament emblazoned with the legendary architect’s designs. “Earlier this year, the [Frank Lloyd Wright] Foundation expanded its offering of high-quality, timeless lifestyle and home décor products in an effort to preserve and protect Wright’s legacy and bring his work into today’s contemporary homes,” says public relations coordinator Savannah Haas. Frank Lloyd Wright Store...

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The PHiX10 Valley Farmers Markets to Check Out Right Now

Leilani FitzpatrickNovember 22, 2019

Farmers markets are abundant in the Valley, giving communities the ability to access produce and products from local farmers. These markets offer everything from flowers to açai bowls to raw honey to crêpes. Here are 10 to check out right now. 1. The Open Air Market This Downtown Phoenix market is open year-round at the Phoenix Public Market Café, a restaurant that offers seasonal meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Open Air Market runs...

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PeopleWhat’s on Your Broadcast Table? with Al McCoy

Leilani FitzpatrickNovember 21, 2019

Although what he keeps on his table is simple, each item is essential to following legendary Phoenix Suns broadcaster Al McCoy’s prep-and-focus mantra – and to his record-breaking longevity.

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Desert Digest Openings/ClosingsTaco Bell Cantina Comes to Tempe

Leilani FitzpatrickNovember 15, 2019

A Taco Bell Cantina is opening at the former Restaurant Mexico site on Mill Avenue in Tempe. A Taco Bell spokesperson confirmed that the cantina is set to open before 2020. The site at 423 S. Mill Avenue previously housed Restaurant Mexico, which had been around for nearly four decades in four different locations. Its doors closed on August 15, as owner Carolina Chavarria, 83, was ready to retire from the restaurant business. The new...

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The PHiXNew Around Town: Tubac

Leilani FitzpatrickOctober 28, 2019

Once a prehistoric Hohokam settlement, the Southern Arizona town of Tubac is now a tourist-friendly arts colony (tubacaz.com). The Rose-Throated Becard Bird-watchers are in for a treat. Tubac is the only known U.S. nesting site for this bird, a native of Mexico and Central America. Once an intermittent visitor to the U.S., the becard vanished in 2006 after a monsoon blew the nests down. Birding experts say that their reborn presence is due to the...

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PeopleWhat’s in Your Fridge? With Michael Rusconi

Leilani FitzpatrickOctober 24, 2019

Michael Rusconi let us see what’s in the fridge of an award-winning chef. Hint: It’s not what you’d expect.

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The PHiXDia de los Muertos Festival Returns to Downtown Phoenix

Leilani FitzpatrickOctober 16, 2019

Dia de los Muertos returns to Downtown Phoenix in festival form this November. Also known as “Day of the Dead,” the Mexican holiday honors the dearly departed through a series of traditions and celebrations. The sixth annual Dia de los Muertos Festival is coming to Phoenix as an outdoor, family-friendly event hosted by St. Mary’s Basilica on November 3. Here are a few ways to celebrate the holiday at the festival. Devoted Doll Face Painting ...

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The PHiXJetaway Music Festival Returns to the W Scottsdale this November

Leilani FitzpatrickOctober 4, 2019

The 8th Annual Jetaway Music Festival returns to the W Scottsdale this November 8, featuring performances from Grammy award-winning hip-hop artist Nelly, EDM DJ trio Cheat Codes, country star Dylan Scott and more. “This year, we are evolving our event to give everyone in the Valley something special,” says Jetaway co-founder Dillan Micus. All proceeds from the 21+ festival benefit Folds of Honor, a charity “providing educational support to spouses and children of America’s fallen...

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Desert Digest Openings/ClosingsTucson-based brunch spot Prep & Pastry comes to Scottsdale

Leilani FitzpatrickSeptember 25, 2019

What was once Tucson’s best kept secret has arrived to the heart of downtown Scottsdale. Prep & Pastry has been housed in Tucson for six years, and Scottsdale will be its first location in the Valley (7025 E. Via Soleri Dr.). Open daily from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., it will serve breakfast, lunch, and brunch daily, along with craft cocktails, house-steeped teas and organic fair trade coffee. The warm and welcoming atmosphere seats up...

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The PHiX5 Reasons to Make ARRIVE Your Next Staycation Destination

Leilani FitzpatrickSeptember 11, 2019

The newest addition to uptown Phoenix is its first-ever neighborhood hotel: ARRIVE. The Los Angeles-based hotel company is scheduled to open this fall, inside the restored twin towers at Camelback Road and 4th Avenue (400 W. Camelback). The hotel will feature 79 rooms, and a number of unique local offerings – from coffee to drinks by the pool to popsicles. It aims to bring an experience to uptown Phoenix that is for locals, by locals....