From Arizona to Vermont, the Goodyear-based Koby family has visited more than 32 states over the past few years. In August 2019, husband Bob and wife Monica purchased a trailer and sold nearly everything they owned to pursue a life of travel for their daughters Autumn, 11, and Jade, 7. “We gave ourselves three or four months to sell everything, and our first stop was the Grand Canyon,” Monica Koby says. She and Bob homeschool...
In May, LDV Winery co-owner Peggy Fiandaca hit the digital airwaves with her new podcast, Wine Time with Peggy, through Big Blend Radio & TV. In her monthly wine-centric dispatch, Fiandaca discusses everything from wine and food pairings to the art and science of maintaining a vineyard. The podcast drops on the first Wednesday of every month. Stream on podcast platforms or at bigblendradio.com.
Locals in the national news cycle. Mike Watkiss The former 3TV journo is credited for pulling back the curtain on the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in the early aughts. Watkiss is once again on the world stage in the new Netflix docuseries Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey, about the secretive polygamist sect. Chris Bianco Hot on the heels of his second James Beard Award, this time for Outstanding Restaurateur, the illustrious...
All the news that’s fit to nosh. We All Scream for Ice Cream: Dana Dumas, CEO and owner of SugarJam The Southern Kitchen, knows how to grow a business. She went from an at-home bakery to a brick-and-mortar brunch spot in North Scottsdale. Now, she is adding an ice cream trailer and a gift shop, known as The Market by Sugar, to her resume. The gift shop will sell handmade items like candles, crafts and...
When it comes to creating, cosmetologist and artist Liz Cook values intention and attention to detail. As the owner of Color & Mane Hair Studio in Phoenix, Cook has built a brand around these principles. But when she launched Boho&Stone, her line of handmade jewelry and self-care products, she wanted to express another layer of her identity. “This is more a look into me, not just my business,” she says. Cook makes hair and body...
Whether you like traditional or funky, there’s a local frank for you to celebrate National Hot Dog Month this July. Sonoran Dog Embrace the Southwest with this bacon-wrapped hot dog ($8) at Diego Pops, topped with pinto beans, grilled onions, mayo, avocado crema and cotija. diegopops.com Chili Cheese Dog No bells and whistles at Dazzo’s Dog House, just old-school treats done right. This classic ($5.05) is smothered with chili, cheese and diced white onions. dazzosdoghouse.com...
After 14 years of country hits, Darius Rucker (scheduled to perform on July 22 at Arizona Federal Theatre) is finally better known as a critically acclaimed country singer than the front man of the unavoidable ’90s rock group Hootie & the Blowfish. But he isn’t the only artist to have changed musical lanes. Here’s a rundown of other performers who’ve dabbled in other melodic waters. Fleetwood Mac Just like Hootie nearly 30 years ago, you...
With gas prices surging, resorts are getting crafty, enticing road-weary travelers with everything from discounts to gas reimbursements. At Snow King Resort in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, the Ready, Set, Road Trip package (starting at $179/night) runs through October 31 with optional add-ons like a road trip adventure box mailed to guests’ homes prior to their departure. “Jackson has been a year-round destination over the years that attracts both outdoor enthusiasts and families wanting to enjoy...
An almost non-existent tartness is a welcoming gesture in this refreshingly fruity flagship beer from Helton Brewing Company in Phoenix.
Hailing from Mexico City, Hector Cruz began working for Jocque Concepts in 2008 and now serves as the company’s executive chef, overseeing Chop Shop, Diego Pops, The Montauk, The Hot Chick and Eat Up Drive In. While he doesn’t get to do much cooking these days, he creates new menu items and makes sure that all concepts are up and running. How does he keep track of all those formats? “I have a person in...
Opening B & B Cocktail Lounge The folks at Bourbon & Bones Chophouse have opened a cocktail lounge adjacent to the mother ship with a tidy menu of sushi, salads, shared plates and desserts. 4222 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, bourbonandbones.com Café Balkan Authentic European Kitchen This new restaurant features “home-cooked meals,” including goulash, stuffed cabbage rolls and lamb shanks. 21043 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, cafebalkanaz.com California Fish Grill A second location of the California-based...
Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres all around the Valley. This week, we’re focusing on offbeat acts. July 12 COIN Brad Pitt recently said in a GQ interview that he was on the last leg of his acting career. But the Nashville-based alt-pop group COIN, who used the movie star’s name for the title of the bouncy lead single off their latest album Uncanny Valley, doesn’t see Pitt...
A wallop of citrus on the nose followed by a soft, slightly bitter taste highlight this easy-drinking IPA.
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Beneath the lake's glassy surface, crayfish stir up mud and are easy to spot congregating under semi-submerged logs.
