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CocktailsINDIBAR Offers New Perspective on Indian Inspired Cocktails

Editorial StaffAugust 6, 2026

2026 Summer Cocktail Camp Interview with a Mixologist: Reannah Suh of INDIBAR 

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Openings/ClosingsJuly 2026 Restaurant Openings and Closings

Marilyn HawkesAugust 3, 2026

More than 20 new restaurants opened in July amid sizzling 115-degree-plus temperatures. But the month also delivered a big round of closures, including an Old Town Scottsdale institution that has been around for 30 years.

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CocktailsSociety Swan Favorites on the Menu for Summer Cocktail Camp

Asonta BenettiJuly 22, 2026

2026 Summer Cocktail Camp Interview with a Mixologist: Aubrey Mansene from Society Swan.

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ShoppingShopping Spotlight: Gift-ology

Bella MazzilliJuly 1, 2026

Parag and Rupa Shah have owned shops around the Valley for more than two decades, but Scottsdale’s Gift-ology has been the one to stick.

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2026 Faces of PhoenixThe Face of Ophthalmology

From Our PartnersJune 30, 2026

Dr. Jay Arora is a highly skilled refractive LASIK eye surgeon and comprehensive ophthalmologist, specializing in advanced refractive LASIK and PRK procedures and cataract surgical techniques.

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2026 Faces of PhoenixThe Face of Cosmetic and Explant Surgery

From Our PartnersJune 30, 2026

Dr. Pierce is proud to be board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgeons.

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Desert Digest3 Special Summer Dining Events in the Valley

Sommer BaileyJune 3, 2026

Supporting local culinary innovators is critically important during the Valley’s long, scorching, revenue-depleted summer season. These one-off events and special dining series are the perfect way to show your support – and get a singular meal in the bargain.

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Collections Dept.Baseball Shrine

Douglas TowneMay 8, 2026

Frasher’s continues the legacy of the late Pink Pony and Don & Charlie’s as Old Town’s hot spot for fans to swap stories about the boys of summer and their own glory days of oiling baseball gloves in anticipation of opening day.

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Space CaseHere’s What You Should Notice Inside When You Visit INDIBAR

Madison RutherfordMay 5, 2026

Last March, internationally acclaimed chefs Nigel Lobo and Ajay Negi transformed the former Rancho Pinot space in Paradise Valley’s Lincoln Village into INDIBAR, an elevated Indian fusion restaurant that pushes the envelope on many levels, not just on your plate.

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From Our PartnersWhere Culinary Precision Meets Luxury Design: Inside Scottsdale’s Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove Showroom

From Our PartnersApril 16, 2026

Choosing Sub‑Zero, Wolf, and Cove means investing in performance you can trust, design that endures and peace of mind built into every detail.

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From Our PartnersReady for a Night to Remember? Discover Ravenscroft’s Elevated Jazz Experience

From Our PartnersMarch 10, 2026

“Live jazz. Elevated.” That idea is at the heart of everything Ravenscroft does.

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From Our PartnersQ&A with Dr. Elissa B. Gartenberg

From Our PartnersMarch 6, 2026

In a Healthcare System Built for Speed, Dr. Elissa B. Gartenberg Built a Practice Designed for Finding Answers

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ShoppingShopping Spotlight on Gorgeous Things in Scottsdale

Abigail WiltMarch 1, 2026

When Sara Peterson was a kid, she loved dressing for a theme and designing matching outfits for her and her friends.

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Food ReviewsDining Review: Society Swan

Nikki BuchananMarch 1, 2026

Sam Fox continues his Franco-American hot streak with this winning Scottsdale brasserie.

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From Our PartnersA New Dawn in the Fight Against Cancer

From Our PartnersJanuary 22, 2026

Gateway Celebrity Fight Night Shines Light on Research and Hope

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Charles Lohrmann

As managing editor and associate publisher of Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine, Charles Lohrmann experienced astounding natural wonders, from canoeing in Deep East Texas to trekking into the remote canyonlands west of Del Rio to view Archaic rock art. From TPWD, Lohrmann moved to Texas Highways, the award-winning Official Travel Magazine of Texas, where he was editor and publisher, and directed coverage of destinations in every corner of Texas. As editor of Texas Co-op Power magazine, he guided content development — including travel, history and culture — for the largest circulation publication in the state of Texas, reaching more than 3.5 million readers. Now residing in Santa Fe, N.M., Lohrmann has also traveled throughout Arizona many times, in particular to the Hopi and Navaho tribal lands, as well as to the Tohono O’odham nation.

Jenna Watters

Jenna Watters was born and raised in Sedona, Arizona, which is where her love of music began. She started singing in church as a young girl, joined a traveling choir that toured all over Arizona, and even helped teach the choir her senior year at Sedona Red Rock High School. In 2005, she graduated high school and spent a couple years at Arizona State University before she decided to travel around Europe, and it was during her travels that she decided that a career in music was calling her name. She linked up with her friend, Daniel Watters and they began writing songs via e-mail and would meet up during holiday breaks back home to Sedona to play small coffee shop shows for their friends and family. Fast forward to 15 years later; Jenna now lives in Austin with her husband Daniel and their son Johnny and has achieved her dream of becoming a full time musician with their band, The Watters. She also sings in various other side projects in town and teaches yoga on the side. Both Jenna and Daniel’s families still live in Arizona and they often travel back home for holidays and shows.

Jennifer Baluch

Jenn is a celebrated food influencer and a stand out in Arizona’s culinary scene. Honored as Best Food Influencer and recognized for her TikTok and Instagram accounts by PHOENIX magazine’s Best of the Valley, Jenn has become a trusted voice for food lovers across the state.

Her journey began during the challenging days of the Covid-19 pandemic, when she started spotlighting local restaurants to support struggling businesses.

Since then, Jenn has earned a reputation for her expertise in authentic Mexican cuisine, her passion for mom-and-pop eateries, and her love of dive bars and hidden gems.

Her genuine love for food shines through in her videos, where her expressions while tasting each dish say it all-no words needed.

Known for her honest yet thoughtful reviews, Jenn has built a loyal audience that appreciates her down-to-earth personality and approachability.

When she’s not discovering Arizona’s best bites, you might find her snapping selfies with fans or sharing her latest food finds.

Brian Goddard

Brian Goddard is a Scottsdale/Phoenix based Photographer, Videographer and Designer with a focus on Architecture, Food, Travel, Adventure, Garden and Lifestyle Content Creation.

Brian began his career as a Graphic Designer, Art Director and Photographer for Organic Gardening magazine and Organic Style magazine at Rodale, in Pennsylvania, Disney Adventures magazine in New York City, before relocating to Arizona to Design and Art Direct Phoenix Home & Garden magazine and PHOENIX magazine.

Brian has a lifelong interest in Adventure, Culture, Travel, Cuisine, Plants and Lifestyle, which makes Arizona a perfect place to Live, Work and Play.