SpotlightEric Watson
Marilyn HawkesSeptember 1, 2015
Glad Hatter
Veg OutVegetable Sopes
Marilyn HawkesSeptember 1, 2015
Cartwright’s Sonoran Ranch House rocks vegetarian palates.
Three BitesNo Bones About It?
Marilyn HawkesSeptember 1, 2015
Served whole or filleted, branzino makes a splash in metro Phoenix restaurants.
Health & FitnessQ&A with Billie Drury of Arcadia Pilates and Performance
Marilyn HawkesAugust 31, 2015
A few years back, lifelong athlete Billie Drury decided to turn her zest for exercise into a career and opened Arcadia Pilates and Performance. In her tidy Phoenix studio, Drury teaches Pilates to a wide spectrum of clients – from people rehabilitating from injuries to athletes, and everyone in between. She has a master’s degree in exercise and wellness from Arizona State University and holds certifications in Pilates, yoga, personal training and fascial stretch therapy. I caught up with Drury to ask her a few questions about Pilates.
Health & FitnessBabymoon Deals
Marilyn HawkesAugust 14, 2015
If you’ve got a baby on the way, you’re probably in need of some TLC. What better way to celebrate your impending parenthood than by spending a little alone time with your partner?
Let’s face it, summer can put a crimp in your fitness routine. If you’re a runner or a cyclist, hitting the pavement can be a grueling proposition. Ditto for hiking and walking. You can always jump in the pool, but not many of us have Olympic-size swimming pools where we can swim a decent lap. If you don’t belong to a health club or other fitness facility, lap swimming can be a challenge. Here are a few public pools around town where you can cool off while practicing your strokes.
Food ReviewsTwisted Grove Parlor + Bar
Marilyn HawkesAugust 1, 2015
Christopher Collins, the chef behind Scottsdale restaurant Grassroots Kitchen & Tap, opens a similar gastropub... and it’s right next door.
Veg OutTepary Bean Ragout
Marilyn HawkesAugust 1, 2015
Try a taste of Arizona history from Ramona Farms at The Market by Jennifer’s.
Veg OutGolden Vegetable Curry
Marilyn HawkesJuly 1, 2015
FEZ restaurant’s curry is worth its weight in gold.
Food ReviewsCreole Cajun Bistro
Marilyn HawkesJuly 1, 2015
True to the name, this East Valley gumbo haunt doesn’t discriminate when it comes to tasty Louisiana cuisine.
SpotlightBillie Jo Herberger
Marilyn HawkesJuly 1, 2015
Socialite. Fitness pioneer. Fashion-forward philanthropist. Up close and personal with the incomparable Billie Jo.
Veg OutPersian Purple Shoots
Marilyn HawkesJune 1, 2015
Persian Garden Cafe does delectable vegetables.
Food ReviewsMejico
Marilyn HawkesJune 1, 2015
A splendid Mexican bistro grows up in the shadow of Bink’s Midtown.
Veg OutKorean Fried Cauliflower
Marilyn HawkesMay 1, 2015
At the Herb Box, vegetables play an important role on the menu, according to chef/owner Becky Windels.
Food ReviewsVirtù Honest Craft
Marilyn HawkesMay 1, 2015
The more things change, the more things stay irresistible at Gio Osso’s ever-evolving fusion bistro.