20 Years and Countless Cups of Tea
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20 Years and Countless Cups of Tea

Writer Jo GemmillPhotography by Carl Schultz [dropcap]T[/dropcap]wenty years ago, a rumor began circulating the Carefree community. “Have you heard this English girl thinks that she can sell hot tea in the desert?” residents asked one another. The responding comments varied but were usually along the lines of, “We’ll give her six months… max.” Granted, it…

Stylish Sips
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Stylish Sips

Writer Shannon SeversonPhotography Courtesy of FLINT by Baltair, Trevor Turk, Joanie Simon and TJ Perez [dropcap]C[/dropcap]ocktails can be simple, containing just two perfectly measured ingredients, or they can be complicated affairs with ingredients that require all manner of muddling, juicing, chopping and even setting aflame. Scaled-down or over-the-top, a quaff is that much more special…

Mysteriously Delicious
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Mysteriously Delicious

Writer Joseph J. AirdoPhotography Courtesy of Fever [dropcap]I[/dropcap]magine arriving at a restaurant, hotel venue or catering space with a family member, friend or significant other and being invited into a candle-lit dining room. After being seated, you and your guest are provided with blindfolds, which you wrap around your heads to completely seal off your…

Small Space, Big Taste
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Small Space, Big Taste

Writer Shannon Severson [dropcap]S[/dropcap]ometimes the most wonderful dining discoveries are those you’ve likely driven past a dozen times and failed to notice. There’s something especially satisfying about stumbling upon a gastronomic gem, either on your own or on the good advice of a friend. The Cave Creek/Carefree area is home to some absolutely incredible restaurants….

Great Grains
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Great Grains

Writer Shannon SeversonPhotography Courtesy of Mediterra Bakehouse [dropcap]A[/dropcap]mber waves of grain aren’t generally associated with our desert state, but Mediterra Bakehouse founder Nick Ambeliotis is changing that. His handcrafted, artisanal breads are made from grain that is grown and milled here in Arizona using traditional methods that preserve the nutritional integrity of his high-quality ingredients….

Perfect Perch
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Perfect Perch

Writer Shannon Severson Photography by Carl Schultz and Alex Laliberte [dropcap]I[/dropcap]n the furthest reaches of Northeast Cave Creek, between Bartlett Lake and the entrance to Tonto National Forest, stands Raven’s View Wine Bar. The interior is illuminated by floor-to-ceiling windows that afford views of the Desert Mountain Outlaw Course and multiple mountain peaks in the…

Like Father, Like Daughter: The Maggiore Legacy
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Like Father, Like Daughter: The Maggiore Legacy

Writer Shannon Severson [dropcap]P[/dropcap]rofound loss can prohibit or propel one’s personal mission. When famed chef, restaurateur and winemaker Tomaso Maggiore lost his battle with cancer at the age of 73 earlier this year, the loss was deeply felt by the community and even more so by the family he left behind. His daughter, Melissa Maggiore,…