Making an Entrance: Welcome to L’Entrata
Jay and Maria Toupin welcome guests into L’Entrata Tasting Room’s inviting indoor/outdoor space that is a personal representation of their own hospitality style.
Legacy of a Craftsman
Writer Shannon SeversonPhotography Courtesy of The Craftsman Cocktails + Kitchen [dropcap]T[dropcap]he headstone of Jason Ebel’s beloved grandfather reads simply, “A Craftsman.” These two words, and the man who inspired Ebel and chef-partner Chris Nicosia to open The Craftsman Cocktails + Kitchen in North Scottsdale, are the cornerstone of every aspect of this neighborhood gathering spot…
The Wandering Donkey Settles In
Writer Shannon SeversonPhotography by Carl ShultzPhotos of Food Courtesy of Wandering Donkey [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he birth of the Wandering Donkey food truck seems not so long ago for Lance and Beth Smith. Although Lance’s roots began successfully in the corporate world more than three decades ago, his passion for food began as a very young man. Preparing…
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…
Serving Up Gratitude: Restaurants Owe Survival to Community’s Loyalty and Support
Writer Jo Gemmill, Carefree Restaurant Association Portrait Photography by Carl Schultz [dropcap]O[/dropcap]f all the businesses affected by the pandemic this past year, restaurants have been left with the greatest challenges in adapting to the ever-changing world in which we now find ourselves. At the beginning of 2020, Carefree restaurants were full-swing into another great first…
Timeless Tonto
In an era in which restaurants come and go faster than the flash of an Arizona monsoon, Tonto Bar & Grill has earned its status as a mainstay in the North Valley.
