Writer Shoshana Leon Photography by Bryan Black [dropcap]T[/dropcap]here is something about the rustic signs, the nods to the past, and the down-to-earth sensibility of folks around this town that makes Cave Creek a little different than most. Sure, there are fun shops, great restaurants, and fun bars in lots of Arizona cities and towns, but…
Writer Shoshana Leon Photography by Dave Seibert, Galdones Photography, and Royal Palms Resort and Spa [dropcap]O[/dropcap]ne of the highest honors in the culinary industry is the James Beard Award. This year, Chef Charleen Badman of FnB restaurant in Scottsdale made history when she won the 2019 James Beard Award for Best Chef Southwest after multiple…
Writer Shoshana Leon Photography Courtesy of Aaron Markus, Hermosa Inn, The Phoenician, Mountain Shadows and Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North [dropcap]O[/dropcap]ne of the best things about summertime in Phoenix is that many restaurants and resorts offer special menus and dining events. With fewer visitors coming into town and residents escaping to cooler temperatures…
Writer Fadi Sitto Photography Courtesy of Sedona Adventure Tours and 360 Adventures Opening photo by Kelsey Knight [dropcap]W[/dropcap]hen it comes to rolling wine country hills and terroir, Northern Arizona doesn’t usually come to mind, but it should. “You can’t help but feel connected to the earth and dirt and all the happiness it gives back…
Writer Shannon SeversonPhotography Courtesy of Shelby Moore [dropcap]S[/dropcap]mack! The family matriarch’s hand pounded the kitchen table as she called the room to attention. Tired of hearing the adults complaining about the miseries of life over dinner, she bellowed, “It’s not about what’s outside in your life! It’s about enjoying the plate of food that’s in…
Writer Fadi Sitto Photography Courtesy of Sedona Community Farmers Market [dropcap]W[/dropcap]hen you know your farmer, you know your food. Live by one of nature’s golden rules in one of our state’s most idyllic settings, Sedona. Sedona is Arizona’s Mona Lisa, and is known to have seduced many a heart. This open-air painting of a city…
Writer Shoshana Leon Photography by Carl Schultz [dropcap]C[/dropcap]hef Brandon Gauthier knew his calling at an early age. At 14, a friend’s parents got him a job as a dishwasher in a restaurant. He started cooking at 15. “I fell in love with the atmosphere of the kitchen and the excitement of working on the line,”…
Writer Amanda Christmann Photography by Carl Schultz [dropcap]W[/dropcap]hether you’re in the mood for a mouthwatering dish of linguini vongole with handmade pasta and clams so fresh you’ll think you’re in Italy, or tender, slow-roasted prime rib with horseradish and au jus so rich that you’ll be transported to the Midwest, you don’t need to go…
Writer Fadi Sitto Photography Courtesy of Joy Bus Diner [dropcap]A[/dropcap] hero is someone who is selfless-generous on purpose, in heart and in practice, with an unwavering deep belief that something worthwhile can always be achieved. That’s how I would describe Jennifer Caraway. Jennifer is the founder and operator of Joy Bus Diner, a Valley non-profit…
Writer Fadi Sitto Photography Courtesy of Singh Farms and Singh Meadows “[dropcap]Y[/dropcap]ou eat healthy, you feel good.” Such is the wisdom of Ken Singh, farmer and owner of Singh Farms and Singh Meadows. Pristine vegetables, unspoiled fruit and blooming flowers surround you as the colors of nature and local smiles are everywhere at Singh Meadows,…