Madison Rutherford, Author at PHOENIX magazine

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Desert DigestPress Coffee Debuts Community Blend to Benefit Local Nonprofits

Madison RutherfordSeptember 30, 2020

Press Coffee’s ethos goes beyond serving a quality cup of joe. Community and compassion are also ingrained in the locally owned company, which has eight locations across the Valley. “We want to believe in the communities that we live in and where the stores are,” co-owner Alex Mason says. “Our mission at Press is always to make the best coffee and allow people to have the best experience, but with that mission, we don’t want...

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PHXTogether The PHiX5 Safe Things to Do This Weekend

Madison RutherfordSeptember 25, 2020

With the suspension of large events and many of our favorite venues shut down until further notice, it’s time to get creative when it comes to things to do. From kitten yoga to coffee deals, here are five ways to have fun this weekend while staying safe. 1. Celebrate National Coffee Day. National Coffee Day is technically next Tuesday, September 29, but there’s nothing wrong with observing the holiday early. Starting this Sunday, Teaspressa is...

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Food ReviewsBrewer’s Nachos Recipe from Saddle Mountain Brewing Company

Madison RutherfordSeptember 21, 2020

Pour some craft beer into a pot instead of a pint glass and make a savory snack with this recipe from Saddle Mountain Brewing Company.

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Food ReviewsFour Corners: New Breweries

Madison RutherfordSeptember 21, 2020

The Valley’s newest breweries provide more options to a thirsty – and peckish – public.

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PHXTogether The PHiX5 Safe Things to Do This Weekend

Madison RutherfordSeptember 17, 2020

With the suspension of large events and many of our favorite venues shut down until further notice, it’s time to get creative when it comes to things to do. Here are five ways to beat the quarantine blues in the Valley this weekend. 1. Find your Zen (virtually). Almost anything can be done virtually now – including aligning your mind, body and soul. Amid the pandemic, Phoenix-based organization Only Human has been providing a platform...

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LifestyleValley Artists Foster Connection While Physical Closeness Isn’t Feasible

Madison RutherfordSeptember 17, 2020

Valley artists are fostering a sense of connection while physical closeness isn’t feasible.

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Desert DigestAioli Burger is Not Your Average Fast-Casual Fare

Madison RutherfordSeptember 17, 2020

I should probably preface this by saying I am not a big fan of burgers. It’s been nearly a decade since I last ate meat, and even before my vow to be a vegetarian in my late teens, I didn’t particularly care for most protein. But when I was offered a hosted lunch at the new Aioli Burger on Bell Road, something intrigued me. Perhaps it was the fry flight. I had seen pictures of...

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The PHiX5 Safe Things to Do Over the Weekend and Next Week

Madison RutherfordSeptember 11, 2020

With the suspension of large events and many of our favorite Valley venues shut down until further notice, it’s time to get creative when it comes to things to do. Here are five things to see, do, eat and drink over the weekend and next week. 1. Get a jumpstart on your Halloween staycation. It’s almost spooky season! Great Wolf Lodge is celebrating early this fall with a scary good deal this Monday, September 14. The...

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PHXTogether The PHiX5 Safe Things to Do Over Labor Day Weekend

Madison RutherfordSeptember 4, 2020

With the suspension of large events and many of our favorite Valley venues shut down until further notice, it’s time to get creative when it comes to things to do. Here are five ways to beat your boredom while staying safe this holiday weekend. 1. See the Sonoran Desert from 7,000 feet in the air. What could be more socially distant than soaring several thousand feet above the rest of civilization? Try it for yourself...

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PHXTogether The PHiXCoronavirus Chronicles: Zoom Animals

Madison RutherfordSeptember 3, 2020

Many Valley residents miss feeding the giraffes, getting up close and personal with the goats and other exciting animal encounters at the Phoenix Zoo. Guests aren’t the only ones that miss that connection. The animals noticed the absence of people in the park, so the zoo’s staff stepped in to give the animals extra attention. The zoo temporarily shut its doors to the public in mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic. “That is our busiest...

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PHXTogether The PHiXCoronavirus Chronicles: Odysea Aquarium

Madison RutherfordSeptember 2, 2020

On a typical day, OdySea Aquarium visitors could find Jessica Peranteau feeding sea lions and penguins or chatting up guests with an exotic bird or reptile perched on her arm. But these days, it seems, a typical day doesn’t exist. Peranteau is OdySea’s director of animal care and education, which means she’s in charge of “basically any animal that isn’t a fish” as well as the education team and volunteer program. It also means she...

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Desert DigestDinner and a Show: Culinary Escapism at Kasai Scottsdale

Madison RutherfordSeptember 1, 2020

Call me extra, but I believe that dining out should be an experience. Sure, the food could be fantastic, but if it’s not paired with a personable server, a fun atmosphere, eclectic environs or other fanciful flourishes, I personally feel that it’s not worth it. That’s why I’m so intrigued with the concept of “dinnertainment” a la Medieval Times. It’s also why I was over the moon when I got an invite for a hosted...

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Desert Digest4 Things to Look Forward to at the New Postino WineCafe in South Tempe

Madison RutherfordSeptember 1, 2020

With five Valley locations, Upward Projects’ Postino WineCafe is a staple in the Phoenix dining scene. Its sixth location will open in the burgeoning neighborhood of South Tempe on September 16. It will feature the same delicious menu for dine-in, pickup or delivery and a unique display of local art and décor. Here are four things to look out for when the restaurant opens to the public. Ample space for socially distanced dining Located in...

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The PHiX3 Arizonans in the News This Month

Madison RutherfordSeptember 1, 2020

James Garcia The Maryvale man was experiencing homelessness and sleeping in a parked car, allegedly armed with a gun, when police officers fatally shot him in July. The incident made national news headlines and sparked police brutality protests in Phoenix and beyond. Jill Marie Jones The Chandler resident was apprehended during an FBI sting operation after clearing a security checkpoint at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in July. According to reports, she was en route...

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Desert DigestTop Flight: 12 Creative Food & Drink Flights from Around the Valley

Madison RutherfordSeptember 1, 2020

A flight abroad may be out of the question due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, but epicurean escapism in the form of fanciful food and drink flights is alive and well in the Valley. From a boozy cereal sampler to a smorgasbord of bloody marys, here are 12 local spots to try a twist on the traditional flight. U.S. Egg This locally owned and operated breakfast and lunch joint recently ramped up its cocktail menu...

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Madison Rutherford, Author at PHOENIX magazine

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