Writer Shannon Severson Photography Courtesy of Alexi Rose Productions [dropcap]C[/dropcap]arlos Marquez and Michael Stone know that when we gather around the table, we share more than just a meal. We also share memories. The pair built their new Cave Creek restaurant Ofrenda with that concept in mind, serving Pan-Latin cuisine in an environment that evokes…
Writer Shoshana Leon Photographer Carl Schultz [dropcap]I[/dropcap]n its eight square miles, the charming town of Carefree has a wide variety of dining options — from wine bars and coffee shops to upscale eateries and pizza parlors. Jo Gemmill of the English Rose Tea Room founded the Carefree Restaurant Association in 2017 to promote the town’s…
Writer Shoshana Leon Photography Courtesy of R Entertainment [dropcap]W[/dropcap]ith our beautiful weather and diverse culinary scene, the Valley is an ideal spot for food and drink festivals for every taste — from wine and beer to chocolate and barbecue. But one food emerges as one of the most popular with Arizona festivalgoers. Americans eat an…
Writer Shoshana Leon Photography by Brian Poore [dropcap]F[/dropcap]or more than 25 years, people have enjoyed great food and drink, live entertainment and the company of friendly folks at the Taste of Cave Creek, which takes place October 16 and 17 at Stagecoach Village. This year’s two-day event is expected to attract more than 6,000 people…
Writer Shannon Severson Photography by Carl Schultz [dropcap]A[/dropcap] quaint Western town at the edge of the desert seems an unlikely place to find a celebrated, authentic French restaurant, but Le Sans Souci is a Cave Creek institution that has been pleasing diners for nearly 25 years-and it has a very special history. Owner and Chef…
Writer Shoshana Leon Photography Courtesy of Grace Stufkosky and Aridus Wine Company [dropcap]I[/dropcap]n addition to great restaurants, shops and nightlife, Old Town Scottsdale has several tasting rooms where guests can enjoy wines from the state’s three wine regions—the Verde Valley near Sedona, Willcox in Cochise County in southeastern Arizona, and Sonoita, located about an hour…
Writer Shannon Severson Photography Courtesy of Italian Festival
It begins with a slight whiff of something wonderful. Within a few hours, the scent of the summertime barbecues of childhood begins to fill the air, and by mid-day, it becomes an aromatic dinner bell for anyone fortunate enough to find themselves within a radius of a city block or two.
For many chefs and culinary professionals, the most coveted and meaningful recognition in the industry is the James Beard Award. The James Beard Foundation represents excellence in the culinary industry through its awards, advocacy training, educational initiatives and scholarship programs. In late September, the James Beard Foundation will come to Phoenix as part of its 10-city annual Taste America tour.
You’ve probably seen the fleet of white vans with blue Foothills Caring Corps emblems painted on the side. You may even know one or more of the many people who make up the army of Foothills Caring Corps volunteers. What you may not be aware of is just how important they are to hundreds of people.