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The Edgemont’s secret grilled cheese | Photo by Dylan Chryst Watkiss   Liven up the classic grilled cheese by trying a fancy sammie from these local dining legends. Prosciutto & Brie Panini from Postino This meaty take on the grilled cheese includes prosciutto di parma, brie, fig jam, arugula, balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Seven Valley locations, postinowinecafe.com Grilled Cheese from The Main Ingredient Rather than having one cheese, The Main Ingredient’s three cheese grilled...

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Enjoy a Star-Spangled Staycation Sure you can see the airplanes and fireworks from the surrounding neighborhoods, but they’ve never looked better than poolside with a frosty beverage as a guest of the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. The Fourth of July Freedom Fest continues July 3-4 with vintage airplane shows, paratroopers, salutes to the military, fireworks and entertainment by Jelly of the Month Club, Transcend and Rocket Man (an Elton John tribute band). Flash your Arizona ID...

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Ni Hao Tea | Photo by Tiffany Acosta    There are many reasons why you should travel south to Tucson – we outlined many of them in our Southwest Escapes feature last month. But taking a tour of the city’s burgeoning foodie scene is at the top. Check out these three must-try local restaurants. Grab a Slice at Caffé Torino When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie… you go to Caffé...

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All the news that’s fit to nosh.  Coffee Boom: Two new coffee shops are slated to open by mid-July in Downtown Phoenix. Kähvi Coffee + Café is the latest concept from serial restaurateur Julian Wright (Pedal Haus Brewery, Luckys Indoor Outdoor). The coffee bar and café is inspired by the coffeeshops of Tulum and Scandinavia and will also offer beer, wine, kombucha, sandwiches, salads and pastries from Hope’s Artisan Bakery. Kähvi is set to open on July 12 in the monOrchid building in the Roosevelt Row Arts District. Meanwhile, commercial...

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Ramón Ayala | Photo by Aaron Markham   Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres all around the Valley. This week features a Mexican music legend, locally grown dark disco and a pioneer of electronic DJ jams. Ramón Ayala Friday, July 2 at Celebrity Theatre Legendary Norteño music master Ramón Ayala has been singing and playing his accordion professionally since 1963. He’s backed by the band...

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Photo by Debby Wolvos   I love Flagstaff. Love the weather, love NAU, love the funky stores and, most of all, love the growing food scene. Obviously, executive chef/partner Rochelle Daniel of Fat Ox in Scottsdale sees the potential there, too. She’s opening a Modern American restaurant called Atria in downtown Flag late this summer (August, if we’re lucky), moving into the intimate, airy space that most recently housed La Vetta Ristorante Italiano. Daniel says...

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Let the Kiddos Make a Splash Scottsdale Quarter invites children to cool down in the splash fountain, June 25, as part of its Summer Fridays festivities. The event features DJ music, free snow cones from Tropical Sno and water toys in the fountain. The first 100 children also receive Scottsdale Quarter sunglasses and toys to take home that complement weekly themes. The June 25th event celebrates Pirates of the Quarter. Fridays through Aug. 20, 10-11...