When multi-talented musician Ben Rector isn’t in the studio or on stage, he can be found on the fairway. In addition to being a stellar singer-songwriter and inventive instrumentalist, he plays golf with the best of them. In “normal” times, one of his favorite tour stops is Phoenix. We caught up with the Nashville-based linksman to discuss his favorite things about the Valley of the Sun – from its pristine golf courses to a certain...
You probably won’t be a bit surprised when I tell you that Alison Anderson, the wife of coffee connoisseur Dave Anderson of the Roastery of Cave Creek (which sells coffee to many of the city’s best restaurants), has coffee in her blood — not to mention her bloodstream. Although she’s always had her own career, Anderson has traipsed around the globe with her bean-obsessed husband for years now, sniffing out the best organic coffees from...
As the coronavirus pandemic passes the one-year mark, many Valley restaurants are still struggling to keep the doors open due to reduced capacity, high rents and beleaguered employees stretched to their limits. According to the Arizona Restaurant Association, 12 percent of Arizona’s restaurants have closed in the past year. To help Arizona’s ailing hospitality industry, Arizona State House Representative Jeff Weninger (R, Dist. 17), recently introduced HB 2773, that if passed, will allow restaurants and...
It’s 2021 and it’s no secret that we get the majority of our inspo online. From TikTok trends to Pinterest décor, social media is a one-stop suggestion hub for what to wear, where to eat and how to DIY. When it comes to dining inspiration, these Valley Instagrammers have their finger on the pulse, whether it’s where to find the best gluten-free grub near Gilbert, vegan goodies in Downtown Phoenix or sweet treats in Glendale....
Mixologist Kim Haasarud from Garden Bar PHX joins us as our special guest this week.
From the human-animal bond and a pet photo contest to hiking and fostering, the Arizona Humane Society provides ways to connect with – and even save – our furry friends.
Here’s our top ten selections of the weekend – drink responsibly!
Experience an Alfresco Chamber Music Concert The Rolston Quartet performs in a courtyard setting with special guests Nokuthula Ngwenyama on viola and Stephen Hartman on harp. 7:30 p.m., March 5. $50. Central United Methodist Church, 1875 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, 602-252-0095, phoenixchambermusicsociety.org. Grab Your Favorite Cowboy Hat and Head to the Rodeo The bulls will be bustin’ loose at Rodeo Scottsdale, March 4-7. The PRCA-sanctioned event attracts world-class bull riders, ropers, steer wrestlers, bronc riders, barrel...
Opening A Su Salud Pita Jungle rolls out a virtual kitchen that features a “healthy-inspired” Mexican menu. Pick up at Pita Jungle’s Tempe location or have it delivered. asusaludaz.com Beard Papa’s The first Arizona location of Japanese cream puff chain Beard Papa’s recently opened at The Quarter. Choose a shell (s’mores, strawberry or crispy almond to name a few) and then select a custard filling (vanilla, green tea or chocolate) to complete your dream cream...
We could all use a little pampering after the last year. If your self-care plans involve multiple salon visits, you can streamline your routine with a visit to Beauty and Propaganda, a “lifestyle salon” that opened in the Grove on Hayden shopping center in Scottsdale in February. Beauty and Propaganda is the brainchild of Zuleika and Karla Zaragoza, sisters from El Paso, Texas, who experienced culture shock after relocating to Scottsdale. The salon grew from their desire to offer services and an atmosphere that celebrates diversity and...
Myth: You’re out of luck if you have a sweet tooth and celiac sensitivity in Phoenix. There are actually a slew of bakeries and cafés around the Valley that offer gluten-free goodies. Here are a handful of our fave sweet treats sans what proteins. Nami This cozy café is a haven for those with dietary restrictions. Everything on the menu is 100 percent plant-based and most items are also gluten-free, including addicting, cake donuts in...
A bazaar of amusing facts and medical curiosities for all who wish to behold it!
The solitary, satchel-carrying rural doctor is etched into our enduring fantasy about small-town Arizona. But such physicians are fading away. The doctors are gone, but the towns – and the medically underserved people who live in them – remain.
What rough beasts lurk in the orderly asphalt subdivisions and rocky foothills of the Greater Phoenix sprawl?
