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Local restaurants are getting in the St. Paddy’s Day spirit with special drinking and dining deals. Whether you want a Kelly-green brew or some classic corned beef and hash, here’s where to get your fix this Thursday, March 17. Chompie’s We love Chompie’s for its world-famous bagels and giant black and white cookies, but this St. Patrick’s Day, we’re looking forward to its traditional all-you-can-eat Irish feast. Here’s the deal: Corned beef, broiled red potatoes,...

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Scottsdale’s annual Arizona Fine Art Expo provides the experience of a juried art festival, the exhibits of a gallery and the intimacy of an artist’s studio all rolled into one dynamic event. This year’s expo will run through March 27 and features 124 artists sharing their inspiration and process with attendees. Monte Moore, a multidisciplinary artist who splits his time between Scottsdale and Denver, will be presenting and creating art at the event. Though he’s...

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Federico Venturini and Viola Tagliaferri with their son When husband and wife Federico Venturini and Viola Tagliaferri moved from Gualdo Tadino, Italy to Cave Creek, Arizona in 2018, they didn’t speak English or know anyone in the community. What they did have was determination and a dream. The couple opened Pizzicata, the first authentic pinsa pizzeria in Carefree in 2019. Pinsa is a style of pizza that has 48 percent less sugar and 85 percent...

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Italian-Argentine filmmaker Marcelo Grion is finally debuting his first self-funded feature film – a project that has been more than 20 years in the making. The film is a sci fi thriller – expect time travel and alien terrorists – called The Prototype. Grion began shooting it on 16mm film 23 years ago. It will premiere at Arizona Harkins Theatres this Friday, February 25 and will be available on streaming sites on March 8. Grion...

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In the days leading up to Dish Fest, we’re presenting our readers with exclusive chef interviews so they can learn the stories behind the Best Dishes being served at the inaugural festival. Last year, St. Francis rebranded as Oak on Camelback and got a new chef – Robert Bogart, who revamped the menu to reflect seasonal, sustainable ingredients and traditional techniques with his own twist. Many of St. Francis’ staple menu items remained, while Bogart got...

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In the days leading up to Dish Fest, we’re presenting our readers with exclusive chef interviews so they can learn the stories behind the Best Dishes being served at the inaugural festival. What makes an elite burger? For chef Tommy D’Ambrosio of Aioli Gourmet Burgers, it’s all about taste, texture and presentation. The Italiano burger is a riff on the classic caprese salad, with a bold balance of flavors including tomatoes, mozzarella, bacon and, of...

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Peter Volny has always been “car crazy.” The founder of Concours in the Hills says he used to doodle racecars in his textbooks as a student in his native Australia. After a brief stint as a racecar driver, he built a thriving advertising business around promoting the automobile industry.  “I’ve just loved cars my entire life and I’ve had a variety of fast cars, sports cars and exotics,” he says. “I’ve just always been passionate...

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STK Steakhouse    Love is in the air at these Valley restaurants, which are offering swoon-worthy multi-course meals and sweet dining deals for couples this Valentine’s Day. Adams Table Share the love with half-off bottles of wine and a Chef’s Board (Noble bread, sour cherry jam, rosemary ham, marinated olives, deviled eggs and cheese) at this beloved Downtown haunt. This offer is available February 11 through 14. eatatadams.com Alto Ristorante e Bar The culinary team...

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If you’re curious about what’s going on in the local arts community, we curate a monthly list of what’s new and noteworthy, from new exhibits to upcoming shows. Arizona Bach Festival Returns for 13th Season From woodwind concertos to saxophone sonatas, the Arizona Bach Festival – now in its 13th year – puts a modern twist on the master composer’s music. This year’s festival lineup includes an organist, a chamber orchestra and a quartet of...

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Lindsey Stirling isn’t your typical violinist. Originally hailing from Mesa, she took up the historically classical string instrument and created a modern brand of music that melds rock, pop and EDM. Her high-energy live performances combine her lively fiddling with funky choreography and larger-than-life sets and costumes. Though she’s toured across the globe, she remains humble and remembers her roots. In fact, she will bring her vigor and violin to the Tixr Lawn at the...

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Coley Arnold and Lindsey Holt met 14 years ago and bonded over their shared love of all things vintage. They were both repurposing old furniture and selling it online, often talking about the desire for a physical place to sell their wares and showcase other makers. When they couldn’t find it, they created it. “We put together a little backyard market. We had 22 vendors and they were all friends who we had met through...

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Photo courtesy Hotel Valley Ho   The Girl Scout Cookie Dessert Challenge is back for its eighth year. After taking a break last year due to the pandemic, Arizona chefs are back in the kitchen whipping up delicious desserts inspired by Girl Scout cookies. February 1 through 28, 21 esteemed chefs from venues across the state will be showcasing their concoctions made with Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs, Do-Si-Dos, Trefoils and Lemon-Ups. “The participating chefs will...

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Photo courtesy Cartel Roasting Co.   Cartel Coffee Lab started as a small family-owned operation in Tempe and has since expanded to 10 locations across the Southwest and continues to lean into sustainable growth – all with a new name and look. The local coffee roaster and retailer is now known as Cartel Roasting Co. to better reflect its mission and vision as a force in the coffee production industry. A new 12,000-square-foot roasting, canning...