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KICK<br />
OFF THE<br />
NEW<br />
YEAR<br />
Fun hobbies to try<br />
Detoxifying spa treatments<br />
Fresh culinary finds<br />
Festivals and fundraisers<br />
MEET THE<br />
PEOPLE<br />
TO WATCH<br />
IN <strong>2019</strong><br />
GARY<br />
SINISE<br />
Supporting those who serve<br />
The actor and humanitarian auctions a<br />
customized 1981 Jeep CJ7 to benefit veterans<br />
and first responders at the 48th Annual<br />
Barrett-Jackson <strong>Scottsdale</strong> Auction<br />
WWW.SOSCOTTSDALE.COM | RICHMAN MEDIA GROUP | JANUARY <strong>2019</strong>
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater <strong>Scottsdale</strong><br />
presented by<br />
FRIDAY, MARCH 1, <strong>2019</strong><br />
JW MARRIOTT PHOENIX<br />
DESERT RIDGE RESORT & SPA<br />
Celebrate Youth at Blue Door Ball draws more than 800<br />
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Learn more, get tickets and become a sponsor<br />
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Change<br />
Your Look<br />
Contents<br />
BEFORE<br />
AFTER<br />
AFTER<br />
Short Hair<br />
Specialist<br />
480 663 8994<br />
14202 N. <strong>Scottsdale</strong> Rd.<br />
<strong>Scottsdale</strong>, AZ 85254<br />
(Located directly behind Sapporo)<br />
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ON THE COVER: Gary Sinise. Photo by Kharen Hill/CBS.<br />
Features<br />
42 SUPPORTING THOSE WHO SERVE<br />
Actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise auctions a customized<br />
1981 Jeep CJ7 to benefit veterans and first responders at<br />
the 48th Annual Barrett-Jackson <strong>Scottsdale</strong> Auction<br />
47 CONCIERGE CONVERSATIONS<br />
Get to know the stories of eight local experts who have<br />
made it their mission to serve others
Parisian<br />
Perfection<br />
A one-on-one interview with renowned<br />
French stylist Jo, owner of Jo Paris Salon<br />
Jo Paris Salon features the lavish, luxurious surroundings<br />
you would expect in any upscale locale, but there’s<br />
a crucial difference within the welcoming atmosphere, suffused<br />
with a familial warmth that puts you instantly at ease.<br />
And the differences don’t end there; in every facet of the experience<br />
is the evidence of a deeply connected team, each<br />
member striving to provide premium-quality services and unforgettably<br />
gracious treatment.<br />
The salon is the kind of place its owner and namesake,<br />
Jo, had always dreamed of opening. With an innate sense of<br />
beauty and talent, he began his career in Paris mentored by<br />
France’s most celebrated stylists. After moving to Cannes, Jo<br />
quickly gained an illustrious reputation as the premier stylist<br />
of the Cannes Film Festival, where he spent a decade styling<br />
celebrity clientele. But it was another move, this time to<br />
Arizona, that led him to open Jo Paris Salon – and the Valley<br />
has never looked better.<br />
We sat down with Jo to find out a few things about his salon,<br />
his stylists, and which products he can’t live without.<br />
Q: Your salon has quite a sizeable staff. How do you choose<br />
your stylists?<br />
A: I make sure that we don’t have a revolving door of stylists.<br />
We try to make sure we hire stylists with years of experience<br />
who add something to the team. Everyone has a specialty,<br />
and we try to showcase that strength – we are one of the<br />
few salons that can accommodate just about any client with<br />
any kind of hair.<br />
Q: <strong>So</strong> you have specialists for every need? Amazing! What<br />
services do you offer?<br />
A: We offer almost anything. Color, cuts, extension, ombre,<br />
balayage, perms, relaxer, keratin treatments, updos and<br />
Olaplex. We offer services to men, women, and children. We<br />
also have an amazing aesthetician and offer Microblading.<br />
Q: With such a variety of services, you must use a lot of products.<br />
Are there certain lines you swear by?<br />
A: We use four different styling lines. The most prestigious<br />
line we offer, and we are incredibly proud to have, is Oribe –<br />
they’re the best products I have ever used. They are specially<br />
formulated for every hair type and super-concentrated. I’m<br />
not sure I have ever used an Oribe product on my client and<br />
they aren’t absolutely in love with their hair. The smell alone<br />
keeps people coming back, but it really does what it says it<br />
will do. For curly hair, we are also a Ouidad salon. Our color<br />
line, Goldwell, is the only one that actually has hair preserving<br />
protein in the color itself. It’s easy to work with, true to<br />
tone color that lasts much longer than most. It’s also one of<br />
the few color lines that we found to be friendly for people<br />
with sensitive skin or color allergies. We also happen to have<br />
our own in-salon Goldwell educator as part of our staff, so the<br />
education we get for color trends makes us experts in the line.<br />
Q: Do Jo Paris Salon stylists participate in any other continuing<br />
education?<br />
A: Yes. You never stop learning, and we try to expand our<br />
knowledge. The staff is constantly choosing to learn new<br />
things and stay ahead of the trends. They love what they do,<br />
and it shows!<br />
Q: Your friendly, hospitable service makes everyone feel comfortable.<br />
Why is that important to you?<br />
A: Everyone deserves to be pampered. We do have some very<br />
prominent clients, but we also have everyday regular people.<br />
I wanted to make a place where someone could come in as<br />
they are, have a cup of coffee and maybe make a friend while<br />
doing it. Our guests can expect that every experience they<br />
have with us will be a great one, from their very first visit.<br />
Jo Paris Salon & Spa is located at 14202 N. <strong>Scottsdale</strong><br />
Rd. and at (480) 663-8994 or visit their website at<br />
www.joparissalon.com
Contents<br />
Pulse<br />
27 UP CLOSE<br />
Olenka Cullinan helps women<br />
pursue their passions and build<br />
their businesses<br />
30 BEAT<br />
Danielle Pyatt has created an<br />
ideal space for coffee, kids and<br />
camaraderie<br />
32 BEAT<br />
For Joe Cunningham, the forecast<br />
is always sunny<br />
34 HIS STYLE<br />
Meet David Kaufman<br />
Now<br />
83 HOT TICKET<br />
Disney’s Aladdin<br />
36 HER STYLE<br />
Meet Andrea Bazilus<br />
38 NOTICED<br />
Women on the scene<br />
84 LOWDOWN<br />
News to know<br />
88 DO<br />
Great upcoming events<br />
90 CALENDAR<br />
Noteworthy events<br />
94 EVENT<br />
Celebration of Fine Art<br />
96 EVENT<br />
Barrett-Jackson <strong>Scottsdale</strong> Auction<br />
98 OUT<br />
New hobbies to try<br />
100 OUT<br />
Detoxifying spa treatments<br />
102 CULTURE<br />
Holly Ruggles’ marine-inspired art<br />
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/ 3 / / 4 /<br />
SOLD IN 24HRS<br />
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SOLD IN 72HRS<br />
$3,500 Designer Table
Contents<br />
THE BRILLIANT CHOICE<br />
Style<br />
105 MUST-HAVE<br />
Stylish suitcases<br />
106 ALLURE<br />
Nourish yourself<br />
108 DWELL<br />
Midcentury modern<br />
110 SHOP<br />
All about boots<br />
Luxe<br />
123 INDULGE<br />
A retro juicer<br />
124 WHEELS<br />
<strong>2019</strong> Jaguar I-Pace<br />
126 HAUTE<br />
PROPERTY<br />
Contemporary desert<br />
luxury<br />
112 SHOP<br />
Wintry florals<br />
114 FASHION<br />
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Contents<br />
Taste<br />
129 DISH<br />
Swiss Chard Ravioli at<br />
Fellow Osteria<br />
130 DRINK<br />
Pretty potions<br />
132 CHEERS<br />
No Smoke Without Fire<br />
at Liberty Station DC<br />
Ranch<br />
133 CUISINE<br />
In the kitchen with Cory<br />
Oppold of Atlas Bistro<br />
The<br />
Rest<br />
20 TELL<br />
Editor’s note<br />
138 SEEN<br />
Who went where and<br />
what happened<br />
146 NEW IN TOWN<br />
Ocean 44<br />
134 FOOD FILES<br />
Spoonfuls of soup<br />
136 DINING GUIDE<br />
Restaurants to know<br />
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Contents<br />
TELL<br />
It’s no secret that <strong>January</strong> in<br />
<strong>Scottsdale</strong> is like the holidays for car<br />
lovers. Collector Car Week brings in<br />
auto shows aplenty, and the largest<br />
one of them – the Barrett-Jackson<br />
<strong>Scottsdale</strong> Auction – is more than just<br />
fun and games, though it’s that too.<br />
Returning for its 48th year,<br />
Barrett-Jackson is known for bringing<br />
in high-profile vehicles auctioned<br />
for charity by even more high-profile<br />
people. This year highlights actor<br />
Gary Sinise, who you’d recognize<br />
as Lieutenant Dan from Forrest<br />
Gump and his roles in Apollo 13 and<br />
Ransom, auctioning a custom 1981<br />
Jeep CJ7 with all proceeds going<br />
to his eponymous charity, the Gary<br />
Sinise Foundation, benefiting veterans<br />
and first responders.<br />
As you’ll read in his cover story<br />
(page 42), Sinise has worked with veterans’ organizations since the ’80s, but it was his<br />
portrayal of Lieutenant Dan that spurred him to build a platform of his own to support<br />
those who serve.<br />
I’ll admit I’m no car lover myself (though I do know quite a bit thanks to our Wheels<br />
page and my former years as an editor at AAA Arizona’s magazine!), but the charitable<br />
efforts of Barrett-Jackson, and its partnerships like those with Sinise, are certainly something<br />
I’m on board with.<br />
Other things I’m on board with? Trying something new (page 98), taking care of<br />
yourself and your skin (pages 100 and 106), anything blue (pages 105 and 123), soothing<br />
soups in winter (page 134), drinks almost too pretty to sip (page 130), discovering<br />
new places to dine (pages 84 and 146), and finding something that tugs at your heart<br />
strings. For me, that was stumbling upon a new gourmet popcorn shop in Downtown<br />
<strong>Scottsdale</strong> called Ollie Pop (page 86). Because Ollie was the name of my dog who<br />
crossed the rainbow bridge last year, I became an instant fan of this shop before I even<br />
tried the popcorn. <strong>So</strong>metimes the most seemingly small things – whether they are places<br />
or gestures – can hold the greatest significance.<br />
On that note, may you begin <strong>2019</strong> with a month of discoveries, both big (perhaps<br />
scoring the auto you’ve always admired) and seemingly small (such as finding your own<br />
version of Ollie Pop). If I have learned anything in the last year that I am taking into <strong>2019</strong>,<br />
it’s that kindness – to others and to yourself – counts. Taking a cue from our cover star, pay<br />
it forward when you can and be kind always.<br />
Happy New Year,<br />
Chelsea Young<br />
Editor-in-Chief<br />
chelsea@richmanmediagroup.com<br />
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UP CLOSE / BEAT / HIS STYLE / HER STYLE / NOTICED<br />
BY MANDY HOLMES / PHOTOS BY CLAUDIA JOHNSTONE<br />
INSPIRE & EMPOWER<br />
Olenka Cullinan helps women pursue their passions and build their businesses<br />
Olenka Cullinan is passionate about empowering women to<br />
level-up their businesses and mindsets via her 30-day online challenge-style<br />
bootcamps, speaking engagements, and #iStartFirst<br />
Summit. As a best-selling author and success coach, Cullinan<br />
has dedicated the majority of her professional career to helping<br />
people, especially millennials, develop the skills needed to succeed<br />
in entrepreneurship, leadership and business.<br />
The mindset that drives Cullinan has been with her for many<br />
years – when she was 14, her mom gave her a card that said,<br />
“Always play by your own rules” and she never stopped doing<br />
<strong>So</strong> <strong>Scottsdale</strong>! <strong>January</strong> ‘19 27
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UP CLOSE<br />
just that. After moving to the U.S. from Russia at the age of 19<br />
with $450 of borrowed money in her pocket, Cullinan quickly<br />
learned the value of hard work and perseverance. While working<br />
three jobs with no financial aid or scholarship to pay for college<br />
and basic living expenses, she maintained her position on the<br />
dean’s list every semester and graduated with several degrees,<br />
including a master’s in European studies.<br />
With entrepreneurship in her blood thanks to a mother who<br />
built a wine-making business, it was only a matter of time before<br />
Cullinan started her first company. A mom herself, Cullinan<br />
launched Rising Tycoons when she saw that high school and college<br />
students were struggling with the basic life skills that would<br />
enhance their business trajectory.<br />
“They were being trained to pass tests, but not provided the<br />
tools to spring them forward in their careers,” she says.<br />
Rising Tycoons was started as a youth-driven company<br />
for teens that taught them skills through entrepreneurship and<br />
leadership training. In 3 1/2 years, she helped more than 10,000<br />
teens and 1,500 educators through the program, but she knew<br />
she could do even more.<br />
Around the same time, Cullinan noticed the glaring gender<br />
gap in the business and leadership worlds and turned her focus<br />
to helping women step into the spotlight.<br />
“While I wanted to fix the gender gap in business, I knew<br />
nothing about working with women,” Cullinan says.<br />
After creating and implementing the hashtag #iStartFirst<br />
into her female-geared speeches, the hashtag’s popularity grew<br />
like wildfire. <strong>So</strong>on, the inaugural #iStartFirst Summit took place,<br />
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in high demand today.<br />
“I realized that if we, as women, are willing to go through<br />
bootcamps for diets and exercise, we can most certainly go<br />
through one for business and mindset,” Cullinan says. “And to<br />
do it in a collaborative and safe environment, in competition with<br />
yourself only and no judgment, I could create something that<br />
would make the business map easy.”<br />
Finding Her Calling<br />
When Cullinan was invited to co-author her first book, Passionistas:<br />
Tips, Tales and Tweetables for Women Pursuing Their Dreams, it<br />
solidified that working with women is what she was meant to do.<br />
“I met the most incredible group of talented, brave, passionate<br />
and brilliant ladies, and I realized that I had to inspire more of<br />
them,” she says, noting that a large part of her philosophy is to<br />
teach women to stop preparing for the perfect moment and start<br />
doing instead.<br />
Cullinan has always had the natural ability to help and inspire<br />
people, and that’s how the #iStartFirst Summit evolved. The summit<br />
is a one-day transformational event of workshops, tools and<br />
strategies to empower women into action. Watching women succeed<br />
and build their dreams is what fuels Cullinan, who explains,<br />
“It’s truly never about the spotlight; it’s always about the impact.”<br />
As a woman in business, Cullinan believes there is still so<br />
much to unlearn from our past, our parents’ pasts, and society’s<br />
rules. She feels honored to facilitate this authentic, raw and vulnerable<br />
female movement and considers it to be a learning process,<br />
as each gender leads and runs businesses very differently.<br />
“Women are nurturing by nature. They are givers and often<br />
need to learn to put themselves first,” Cullinan says. “When I see<br />
another woman come into her powerful self, shining her light –<br />
and I’m a part of her journey – that fills me with joy.”<br />
Call it a superpower if you will, but Cullinan is categorically<br />
good at believing in women’s best versions of themselves before<br />
they can see it in the mirror.<br />
With two best-selling books and two TEDx talks under her<br />
belt, the young girl from Russia with a few hundred bucks in her<br />
pocket turned business mogul is on the road to global domination.<br />
“<strong>2019</strong> is the year of expansion for #iStartFirst. I’m looking<br />
to bring bootcamps to other states and to launch the summit in<br />
one more city outside of Phoenix. This brand is truly a legacy for<br />
me; it’s not about me, but about the incredible tribe of women<br />
who are ready to set their journeys on fire,” Cullinan says. “On a<br />
personal note, I want to be able to have the freedom to travel and<br />
meet other inspiring women globally so I can show my daughter<br />
that she, too, can always play by her own rules.”<br />
28 <strong>So</strong> <strong>Scottsdale</strong>! <strong>January</strong> ‘19
How to handle fine hair -Ask the expert!<br />
Rodney Gentry, Full-service Designer and<br />
Hair Color Specialist, Sachi Studios<br />
From static issues to limp, dull styles, fine<br />
hair can sometimes feel impossible to get<br />
right. Thankfully, expert color specialist Rodney<br />
Gentry, based at Sachi Studios in <strong>Scottsdale</strong>, is<br />
here to help!<br />
Q: First, why is it that some of us have finer<br />
hair than others?<br />
Rodney Gentry: Fine hair results when<br />
each individual strand of hair has a small circumference,<br />
so that individual strands are not<br />
as large as those belonging to other people<br />
whose hair has a wider circumference.<br />
Q: Do people with fine hair have particular<br />
problems as a result of the hair’s fineness?<br />
RG: Clients with fine hair tend to come to<br />
me with a similar range of complaints. While<br />
fine hair can look sleek and beautiful, it can<br />
be difficult to style. Many clients also wish for<br />
more volume to their hair.<br />
Q: How do you help them to overcome these<br />
issues?<br />
RG: There are plenty of options for those<br />
with fine hair. Highlights are one way to add<br />
volume and texture, and lowlights can work<br />
really well, too. It is really incredible what you<br />
can do with color. Clients always get a boost<br />
when they see how different their fine hair<br />
looks after it has undergone a color treatment.<br />
There are also some great products on<br />
the market to help with fine hair. I’m loving<br />
Goldwell Kerasilk Repower range right now.<br />
The four products—shampoo, conditioner,<br />
volume plumping cream, volume blow-dry<br />
spray—harness the power of natural ingredi-<br />
ents like carob in order to create long-lasting<br />
volume that leaves the hair bouncy and lightweight.<br />
Products like these work wonders, and<br />
it is great to be able to introduce clients to<br />
them and know how much they will enjoy the<br />
effect that they have.<br />
Simple things like drying technique can<br />
also make a big difference. People with fine<br />
hair should lift the hair outward and upward as<br />
they dry if they want maximum volume. They<br />
should also avoid brushing it when wet, as fine<br />
hair can break very easily.<br />
Q: What other problems do people with fine<br />
hair face?<br />
RG: Fine hair can be more prone to damage<br />
than thick hair, so those with fine hair need<br />
to be careful about over-styling and the use of<br />
chemical treatments. Here at Rodney Gentry,<br />
we specialize in using products that are kind<br />
to the hair, and that nurture it at the same time<br />
as coloring it. I don’t believe that there is any<br />
place for harsh chemical treatments in a modern<br />
salon—they just aren’t necessary anymore.<br />
Enzyme-based products can color hair beautifully,<br />
and are so much kinder to it than the old<br />
peroxide-based treatments.<br />
Q: Can you recommend any quick fixes for<br />
those with fine hair?<br />
RG: Well, a quick trip to Sachi Studios,<br />
for one! For those after a quick fix at home,<br />
I would recommend always having a deep<br />
conditioning masque on hand, ready to be<br />
used as a weekly treatment or whenever particularly<br />
luscious locks are required. On a daily<br />
basis, it really doesn’t get much better than the<br />
Goldwell Kerasilk volume line for those looking<br />
for added body.<br />
Q: We’ve focused on the problems and solutions<br />
of fine hair here, but are there also<br />
advantages to it?<br />
RG: Of course! Fine hair can look stunning,<br />
just like all other types of hair. Fine hair tends to<br />
be soft and silky. This makes it harder to style,<br />
but the flip side is that it can almost glow with<br />
a wonderful, natural shine. Those with curly<br />
fine hair will also find they spend much less<br />
time straightening it than their thicker-haired<br />
friends. Fine hair is also brilliant for the summer<br />
months, when it helps to keep the head cooler.<br />
Just like all other hair types, fine hair comes<br />
with plentiful advantages, as well as its own<br />
particular issues!<br />
Full-service designer and hair color specialist Rodney Gentry can be reached at StainD<br />
in Sachi Studios, 10201 N <strong>Scottsdale</strong> Rd., <strong>Scottsdale</strong>, AZ 85253. Call 480.639.2000 to<br />
make an appointment or visit www.rodneygentry.com for further information.
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FAMILY MATTERS<br />
Cafe Au Plait owner Danielle Pyatt has created an ideal space for coffee, kids and camaraderie<br />
While some people look for tranquility in their favorite<br />
coffee shop, Cafe Au Plait owner Danielle Pyatt<br />
has fostered a space in which parents can enjoy a cup<br />
of joe while their children play and socialize in a safe,<br />
clean environment.<br />
Pyatt and her husband Taylor share a passion for<br />
coffee shops, but after their daughter was born, they<br />
realized it was difficult to find a place that caters to<br />
families, where gourmet beverages and snacks are<br />
paired with a space in which little ones can get their<br />
wiggles out. As a result, in October 2018, the Pyatts<br />
opened the European-inspired Cafe Au Plait along<br />
McDowell Mountain Ranch Road to do just that.<br />
With midwestern roots and a background in culinary<br />
arts, Pyatt followed in her parents’ footsteps by<br />
starting a small business, something she had always<br />
imagined doing.<br />
“There is such a sense of community that comes<br />
with owning a small business,” she says. “I wanted to<br />
build something like that for my daughters to grow up<br />
with.”<br />
Pyatt says the inspiration for both their business<br />
and their personal life comes from the various cuisines,<br />
cultures and fashions they’ve been lucky enough to<br />
experience thanks to Taylor’s career in professional<br />
hockey and the opportunity to live and travel throughout<br />
the world.<br />
“We take away pieces of what we love from each<br />
of those places, and we’ve been able to integrate them<br />
into our business and home life,” Pyatt says.<br />
Today, the <strong>Scottsdale</strong> transplant is busy settling<br />
into her new home, chasing her two-year-old, and<br />
getting ready for the family’s newest addition, arriving<br />
in February.<br />
The focus on family stays as strong as ever as<br />
Pyatt works on the next phase of Cafe Au Plait, which<br />
will include options for private parties, children’s birthday<br />
parties, baby showers and more.<br />
“My favorite thing about our business is getting<br />
to do it side by side with my husband,” Pyatt shares.<br />
“Being able to create a business that goes along with<br />
our current lifestyle and seeing that other people in similar<br />
situations appreciate what we’ve built is gratifying.”<br />
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30 <strong>So</strong> <strong>Scottsdale</strong>! <strong>January</strong> ‘19
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MASTERMINDING THE<br />
SOLAR MOVEMENT<br />
For Joe Cunningham, the forecast is always sunny<br />
While most of the country settles in for what will<br />
likely be a long, dark winter, Arizona is expecting sun all<br />
season long – which is exactly what Joe Cunningham,<br />
the co-founder of Sunny Energy, likes.<br />
Cunningham’s road to Sunny Energy, one of<br />
Arizona’s largest providers of residential and commercial<br />
solar energy systems, began in New York.<br />
“In my teens, I was an avid road cyclist in<br />
Buffalo, and then I studied civil engineering at Cornell<br />
University in New York City,” Cunningham shares.<br />
“<strong>So</strong>lar energy was a topic of study, and it immediately<br />
fascinated me. Given it was the 1970s, however, the<br />
concept was still in its infancy.”<br />
It was so new that Cunningham, who moved to<br />
the Valley in 1985, spent the next 20 years leading the<br />
charge for other technologies, including computers,<br />
cable television, and wireless internet.<br />
“By the mid-2000s, solar technology was finally<br />
gaining steam. I started selling and installing solar systems,<br />
then connected with one of the largest producers<br />
of solar technology, Centro<strong>So</strong>lar, whose U.S. operations<br />
were based in <strong>Scottsdale</strong>,” Cunningham says.<br />
He joined the Centro<strong>So</strong>lar team, eventually managing<br />
its entire North American footprint.<br />
In 2014, Cunningham and colleague Chris Wood<br />
began developing Sunny Energy. “The business didn’t<br />
happen overnight. In fact, it wasn’t until 2016 that I fully<br />
left Centro<strong>So</strong>lar,” Cunningham says. “A year later, I also<br />
co-founded the Distributed Energy Resource Alliance<br />
(DERA), a nonprofit dedicated to the development of<br />
solutions to ensure reliable, clean, renewable energy.”<br />
Today, while growing Sunny Energy’s footprint<br />
across the region – with a recent acquisition in<br />
Northern California – as well as heading up DERA<br />
and still making time to cycle 5,000-plus miles a year,<br />
Cunningham is focused on ensuring a new generation<br />
of engineers is prepared to continue the charge of creating<br />
sustainable solar solutions worldwide.<br />
“Right now, I’m working with students in ASU’s<br />
professional science master’s program in solar<br />
energy engineering and commercialization, taking<br />
them beyond the classroom and into the real world to<br />
develop hands-on projects that will drive our industry<br />
forward.”<br />
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FASHION-FORWARD<br />
David Kaufman keeps it classy with smart style choices<br />
BY MANDY HOLMES / PHOTO BY BEVERLY SHUMWAY<br />
When he’s not presenting the latest<br />
update in the world of finance, David<br />
Kaufman can be found traveling the globe,<br />
most recently seen looking stylish in the<br />
front row during the prestigious London<br />
Fashion Week thanks to his wife, Venessa’s,<br />
success in the world of fashion blogging.<br />
From formal monk-straps to casual<br />
Oxfords, Allen Edmonds is his footwear<br />
brand of choice due to their characteristic<br />
look and durability. T.M. Lewin dress shirts<br />
and Hugo Boss suits are also part of<br />
Kaufman’s well-stocked closet, as is his<br />
watch collection, which includes a Rolex that<br />
he hopes to pass on to his son one day.<br />
With a preference for classic and polished<br />
ensembles, Kaufman turns to iconic<br />
men such as Paul Newman and James<br />
Bond for inspiration, and he admits that<br />
having a wife with a natural knack for fashion<br />
has certainly benefited him.<br />
“My awareness of the latest fashion<br />
trends has been elevated just from being<br />
involved in her journey,” Kaufman says.<br />
Despite his desire to wear a three-piece<br />
suit daily (if desert temperatures allow), the<br />
father of two keeps things realistic and simple<br />
on the weekends. Monochromatic, fitted<br />
V-necks and gray, blue or black jeans with<br />
sneakers and an Apple Watch round out his<br />
dress code on days off.<br />
What is your top style tip? I know this will<br />
sound cliche, but my mentor always told me<br />
to “dress for the job you want, not the job you<br />
have.”<br />
Tell us about your most prized possession.<br />
My vintage Saint Laurent tweed sports<br />
coat. I picked it up from an online vintage clothing<br />
retailer and it screams sophistication (even<br />
the smell – in a good way!). It was in rough<br />
shape when I bought it, so I had it cleaned and<br />
tailored to give it new life.<br />
What are your favorite stores? In the<br />
U.S., Uniqlo in San Francisco has to be at the<br />
top of my list. Internationally, the Hermes boutique<br />
just off the Champs-Elysees.<br />
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DRESSING THE PART<br />
As an interior designer, Andrea Bazilus stays true to her knack for style<br />
BY MANDY HOLMES / PHOTO BY BEVERLY SHUMWAY<br />
As the owner of Red Egg Design Group,<br />
Andrea Bazilus believes that fashion and<br />
design go hand-in-hand. And because of<br />
her role as an interior designer, she loves<br />
taking risks when it comes to style, whether<br />
it’s a trendy new dress for herself or a funky<br />
throw pillow for a client.<br />
Since Bazilus works with so much<br />
color, she prefers to dress in neutral tones<br />
and dark hues, incorporating a few hippie<br />
and bohemian elements into her overall,<br />
self-proclaimed classic and timeless look.<br />
The busy mom appreciates Blake Lively’s<br />
effortlessly hip style, and swears by eyeliner,<br />
a bold lipstick and killer high heels to<br />
take her look from day to night.<br />
Although she is typically running<br />
around shopping for projects, Bazilus errs<br />
on the casual side for her everyday look<br />
and shares, “I love that my career lets me<br />
express myself through my style, and I don’t<br />
have to follow any type of dress code.”<br />
Saks Fifth Avenue is her favorite local<br />
store, but the travel fanatic loves to peruse<br />
the boutiques when exploring new places.<br />
“<strong>So</strong>me of my favorite clothing items<br />
have come from European travels and stores<br />
off the beaten path,” says Bazilus, adding<br />
that she plays by a few of her own fashion<br />
rules. “Know what works best for you, your<br />
lifestyle, and what you enjoy to wear. If a<br />
trend doesn’t feel right, then don’t do it!”<br />
What trends are you into right now?<br />
Growing up in the ’90s, I’m enjoying the fresh<br />
take on some of the trends that I wore as a kid.<br />
I especially love all of the velvet and crop tops<br />
that are back.<br />
What is your must-have item? A really<br />
nice handbag. It can elevate any outfit and will<br />
last for decades with the proper care.<br />
What is your most prized possession?<br />
A cream lambskin woven handbag that was<br />
custom-made for me in Florence, Italy. The artist<br />
hand-embossed my initials in 24-karat gold leaf<br />
and it’s one of a kind!<br />
36 <strong>So</strong> <strong>Scottsdale</strong>! <strong>January</strong> ‘19
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Held at The <strong>Scottsdale</strong> Resort at McCormick Ranch, this 10th annual gala benefited Dress for Success<br />
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Award-winning actor, director and musician Gary Sinise<br />
is known and loved for his many roles, but his portrayal of<br />
Lieutenant Dan Taylor in Forrest Gump is ingrained in the hearts<br />
and minds of audiences. It’s a character that made people feel<br />
the realities of war and experience the heartache of military service.<br />
It’s also a character that imprinted itself on the man destined<br />
to play him. Sinise admits it changed him in ways he was completely<br />
unprepared for.<br />
“Little did I know at the time that the role of the wounded<br />
soldier I portrayed in Forrest Gump would play a bigger role in<br />
my life going forward,” Sinise says. “Over the years, I have met so<br />
many real-life Lieutenant Dans. It meant something to them that,<br />
in the end, that character was OK – that he was able to move<br />
on and succeed in life. It seems that the story of that particular<br />
wounded Vietnam veteran continues to resonate with our current<br />
conflict veterans in a positive and hopeful way.”<br />
After his role in 1994’s Forrest Gump, Sinise’s inclination<br />
toward supporting veteran charities and missions only continued<br />
to grow. Sept. 11, 2001, would shake the nation and leave a<br />
lasting imprint on Sinise. In response to that shattering day, military<br />
men and women were deployed to the front lines of Iraq and<br />
Afghanistan. Inspired by their selfless service, Sinise volunteered<br />
for his first of many USO tours – his way of personally thanking<br />
the military members called to duty. Sinise would go on to tour<br />
with his band, the Lt. Dan Band (for which he plays electric guitar),<br />
in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Japan,<br />
Korea, Guantanamo Bay, Alaska and throughout the U.S., among<br />
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families.<br />
“I knew I had a responsibility after that role, and I didn’t want<br />
to let our veterans down, especially our Vietnam veterans,” Sinise<br />
says about his lifelong commitment to supporting the military. “I<br />
never get tired of veterans calling out ‘Lt. Dan! Lt. Dan!’ because<br />
he represents hope and a story we want for all veterans returning<br />
from war – that even in the face of tragedy, all isn’t lost.”<br />
It was when Sinise met the first post-9/11 quadruple amputee,<br />
U.S. Army Specialist Brendan Marrocco, that he would truly<br />
find his path to purpose. Marrocco was severely wounded in Iraq<br />
when his vehicle sustained a catastrophic hit from a bomb blast.<br />
Approached by the New York City Fire Department, Sinise agreed<br />
to donate his band to help raise funds for Marrocco at an outdoor<br />
concert. Proceeds went to build Marrocco a specially adapted<br />
smart home in his native city of Staten Island.<br />
It was in this moment that Sinise realized that supporting<br />
these heroes was a responsibility that meant everything to him<br />
and that he had a unique platform to raise funds and build hope.<br />
Thus, the Gary Sinise Foundation (www.garysinisefoundation.org)<br />
was born.<br />
“Having veterans in my own family and having been involved<br />
with supporting our military veterans going back to the ’70s, ’80s<br />
and ’90s, I decided to become much more active for our defenders<br />
however and wherever I could.”<br />
Since 2011, the Gary Sinise Foundation has been dedicated<br />
to reducing gaps in the care of deserving first responders, military<br />
heroes and servicemen. Each program shows appreciation<br />
to America’s heroes through entertainment, family support and<br />
direct acts of gratitude. Since its inception, more than 70 specially<br />
adapted smart homes have been constructed, over 160,000 meals<br />
donated, and 943 veterans and their guardians have participated in<br />
the foundation’s <strong>So</strong>aring Valor experiences, which bring World War<br />
II veterans and their guardians to New Orleans to tour The National<br />
WWII Museum built in their honor. In addition, the charity provides<br />
emergency relief grants as well as adapted vehicles and mobility<br />
devices to injured, wounded, ill, and/or aging first responders and<br />
veterans from assorted military conflicts.<br />
44 <strong>So</strong> <strong>Scottsdale</strong>! <strong>January</strong> ‘19
“IT HAS BEEN<br />
MY HONOR TO<br />
SERVE THE MEN<br />
AND WOMEN WHO<br />
DEFEND OUR<br />
COUNTRY AND<br />
PROTECT OUR<br />
CITIES. THEY ARE<br />
OUR FREEDOM<br />
AND SECURITY<br />
PROVIDERS, AND I<br />
FEEL THAT WHILE<br />
WE CAN NEVER DO<br />
ENOUGH FOR OUR<br />
DEFENDERS AND<br />
THEIR LOVED ONES,<br />
WE CAN ALWAYS DO<br />
A LITTLE MORE.”<br />
HEADING TO SCOTTSDALE<br />
Sinise’s mission now brings him to the Valley and to the limelight<br />
of the iconic Barrett-Jackson <strong>Scottsdale</strong> Auction this month.<br />
Hoping to raise money for the foundation, Sinise sought out the<br />
support of longtime foundation partner Sunbelt Rentals, as well<br />
as Fast N’ Loud reality star Richard Rawlings, to bring a unique<br />
and highly anticipated car to the stage. On Jan. 18, Sinise will<br />
debut his fully restored 1981 Jeep CJ7. It’s a special vehicle, perfect<br />
for the awe-inspiring event that is Barrett-Jackson.<br />
“I wouldn’t say I’m a car guy, but I definitely have an appreciation<br />
for them and I know the connection they carry with many of<br />
our military,” Sinise says. “I went to Richard Rawlings with the idea<br />
of working on some Jeeps as part of his show Fast N’ Loud, but<br />
I had no idea it would turn into what it did. Knowing that Richard<br />
and his team can do amazing things with restoring classic cars, we<br />
thought, ‘Why not also have him restore an old Jeep and auction it<br />
to raise money?’ It was a big ask, but Richard stepped up and boy,<br />
did he deliver beyond anything I could have imagined.”<br />
The classic 1981 Jeep CJ7 is sure to delight the crowds of<br />
the 48th Annual Barrett-Jackson <strong>Scottsdale</strong> Auction, and it is being<br />
auctioned at no reserve with 100 percent of the hammer price<br />
going to the Gary Sinise Foundation. The renovated and completely<br />
remodeled vehicle features customizations including foundation<br />
logos inlaid on the sides of the vehicle, logos incorporated into the<br />
gauges, and challenge coins embedded into the body of the Jeep.<br />
“It’s priceless as far as I’m concerned,” Sinise says. “I can’t<br />
wait for people to see it [on TV] when it airs on Fast N’ Loud and<br />
in person [at the auction]. I have to be honest, part of me kind of<br />
wants to bid on that Jeep myself.”<br />
Sinise holds a special fondness for the <strong>Scottsdale</strong> area.<br />
His parents once owned a house in Cave Creek, and he returns<br />
often to perform concerts with the Lt. Dan Band at Luke Air<br />
Force Base. While Sinise is in town for the auction, the band<br />
is scheduled to play at both Fort Huachuca in Sierra Vista and<br />
Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson.<br />
“One of my favorite memories is bringing my family on<br />
vacation to Phoenix for spring training,” Sinise shares. “As an<br />
avid Chicago Cubs fan, I spent a week watching my Cubbies get<br />
ready for the season. There are so many teams in the area – it<br />
truly is baseball heaven. I can’t wait to do that again.”<br />
This return to the Valley carries with it just as much excitement<br />
and anticipation. It’s a day that took dozens of spare parts,<br />
months of rebuilding, hundreds of man hours, and all of the skills<br />
of the Fast N’ Loud crew that will culminate in the bright lights of<br />
Barrett-Jackson’s auction block. Countless men and women will<br />
benefit from the money raised from the very special 1981 Jeep<br />
CJ7, as all proceeds are going to improve the lives of our nation’s<br />
heroes. It’s a passion that runs deep for Sinise and a mission he<br />
thoughtfully serves.<br />
“I will never stop doing whatever it takes to do my part,” says<br />
Sinise, whose new book, Grateful American: A Journey from Self<br />
to Service, will be available Feb. 12. “It has been my honor to<br />
serve the men and women who defend our country and protect<br />
our cities. They are our freedom and security providers, and I feel<br />
that while we can never do enough for our defenders and their<br />
loved ones, we can always do a little more.”<br />
<strong>So</strong> <strong>Scottsdale</strong>! <strong>January</strong> ‘19 45
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The role of a concierge is to provide vacationers (and staycationers) with suggestions on<br />
where to go and what to do while making someone’s resort stay as memorable as possible.<br />
But beyond dishing out tips and tricks, concierges have unique stories of their own – and it’s<br />
through these experiences that they have become experts in serving both people and places.<br />
Go behind the concierge desk and get to know eight of them here.<br />
BY ALISON BAILIN BATZ<br />
PHOTOS BY CLAUDIA JOHNSTONE<br />
<strong>So</strong> <strong>Scottsdale</strong>! <strong>January</strong> '19 47
Tyler Staten<br />
Concierge Team Lead and<br />
Assistant Front Office Manager,<br />
The Scott Resort & Spa<br />
Thank goodness for homework.<br />
“I was studying business at Mesa<br />
Community College with aspirations to be<br />
an entrepreneur when I was ‘saddled’ with<br />
a class project that would change my life,”<br />
says Valley native Tyler Staten.<br />
The project required Staten to design,<br />
staff and open a fictional hotel from scratch.<br />
“Every second of what was supposed<br />
to be a taxing assignment – from deciding<br />
how many pieces of furniture to put in each<br />
room to developing the hotel’s signature<br />
guest experiences – was pure bliss,” recalls<br />
Staten, who got into the hotel industry after<br />
the project, taking a job at the Sheraton<br />
Grand at Wild Horse Pass in 2015.<br />
In 2016, he moved over to Firesky<br />
Resort (now The Scott Resort & Spa) as a<br />
front desk supervisor, eventually also taking<br />
on the concierge role.<br />
“The hotel had just been acquired by<br />
Classic Hotels, and plans were put into<br />
motion soon after on an $18 million renovation<br />
and its ultimate transformation into The<br />
Scott,” Staten says. “Being at the forefront<br />
of the transformation was like watching that<br />
school project come to life.”<br />
Over the past 2 1/2 years, Staten has<br />
been watching each phase of the renovation<br />
come together firsthand, setting up surprise<br />
birthday celebrations, proposals and excursions<br />
daily along the way.<br />
“One of my best memories was helping<br />
a regular guest, whose family visited this<br />
hotel in all of its iterations for decades, to<br />
locate a special blanket,” Staten says. “That<br />
might sound odd, but her family loved the<br />
older blankets the hotel used to have in the<br />
rooms, so I scoured every nook and cranny<br />
and found her one for posterity.”<br />
Today, the evolution of the resort has<br />
reached its impressive completion, and<br />
Staten serves as both the concierge team<br />
lead and assistant front office manager. He<br />
is also beginning an evolution of his own.<br />
“I am currently enrolled in Northern<br />
Arizona University’s School of Hotel and<br />
Restaurant Management, focused on<br />
furthering my education and bringing everything<br />
I learn back here to The Scott,” says<br />
Staten, who is slated to graduate in 2020.<br />
48 <strong>So</strong> <strong>Scottsdale</strong>! <strong>January</strong> '19
Jennifer Hecker<br />
Concierge, Andaz <strong>Scottsdale</strong><br />
Resort & Bungalows<br />
Jennifer Hecker’s road to the hotel industry<br />
is a “whale” of a tale.<br />
“I worked at SeaWorld in San Diego<br />
at 16,” Hecker says.<br />
She initially dreamt of becoming a<br />
veterinarian before seeing firsthand the<br />
profession involved far more than playing<br />
with animals.<br />
At SeaWorld, however, Hecker found<br />
that beyond the animals, she loved helping<br />
people plan their visits to the park.<br />
“In hindsight, it was perfect training for<br />
a career in hospitality,” Hecker says<br />
After five years at SeaWorld, she<br />
moved to the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines in<br />
1990 and spent the next 10 years working<br />
her way up to a concierge supervisor at the<br />
hotel.<br />
“When I moved on, it wasn’t to another<br />
hotel, per se,” says Hecker, who joined a<br />
San Diego real estate development company<br />
as its in-house concierge for residents<br />
at a luxury housing community. “Think of it<br />
as a concierge, but for guests who never<br />
actually leave.”<br />
While there, she earned her bachelor’s<br />
degree from National University in La Jolla,<br />
just in time for the real estate boom to bust.<br />
“By 2010, developers downsized, so I<br />
moved to Arizona for a new adventure,” she<br />
says. In the Valley, Hecker worked in marketing<br />
and events for local colleges while<br />
earning a master’s degree in hospitality and<br />
tourism management, graduating in 2014.<br />
She then ventured back into real<br />
estate concierge services, this time for<br />
Toscana in Desert Ridge in 2014 before<br />
joining Andaz <strong>Scottsdale</strong> in 2018.<br />
“I was drawn to Andaz, in great part<br />
to its commitment to the local culture and<br />
artisans,” explains Hecker, whose role<br />
is partially focused on creating unique<br />
relationships with the local art community<br />
so she can curate unique experiences for<br />
guests.<br />
One of her favorite artsy offerings is<br />
Andaz's private tours of Cattle Track Arts<br />
Compound, which recognizes and celebrates<br />
<strong>Scottsdale</strong>’s cultural heritage by providing<br />
opportunities – and actual spaces –<br />
for artists, craftsmen and students to learn,<br />
grow and showcase their works.<br />
<strong>So</strong> <strong>Scottsdale</strong>! <strong>January</strong> '19 49
Julie Baxter<br />
Concierge, Arizona Biltmore, A<br />
Waldorf Astoria Resort<br />
Phoenix native Julie Baxter always knew<br />
what she would be when she grew up.<br />
“It sounds old-fashioned now, but my<br />
mother was a homemaker, so I planned on<br />
getting married, having kids and taking care<br />
of our home, like her,” Baxter says.<br />
But, as the saying goes, the best-laid<br />
plans often go awry.<br />
“After college, I found myself unmarried<br />
and in need of a career, so I got into<br />
real estate,” she says. “Then it gets interesting.”<br />
At 31, Baxter ran off with her boyfriend<br />
to the U.S. Virgin Islands, where they<br />
started a powerboat business. By 33, she<br />
moved to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, and<br />
started a parasailing business.<br />
“Americans would often come to me<br />
for advice on what to do while in Cabo. I<br />
became an unofficial concierge of sorts,<br />
offering sailing customers tips on the best<br />
attractions the city had to offer,” Baxter says.<br />
Given parasailing instruction wasn’t<br />
a career option in Phoenix, Baxter opened<br />
the newspaper and surveyed the “help<br />
wanted” ads when she made her way back<br />
to the Valley in the mid-1990s.<br />
“There was an ad for a concierge position<br />
at the Arizona Biltmore, which required<br />
expertise in helping people navigate activities<br />
and attractions at the resort and across<br />
Phoenix,” she says. “It married my unofficial<br />
position in Cabo with my lifetime of knowledge<br />
of the Valley, so I applied.”<br />
That was 23 years ago. Since then,<br />
Baxter has become an icon within the<br />
concierge community as an active member<br />
of the Valley of the Sun Concierge Network<br />
for 20 years and a certified Biltmore Resort<br />
Historian for 10 years.<br />
“And whenever I think I’ve seen and<br />
done it all, something comes up,” says<br />
Baxter, who fondly remembers one of her<br />
biggest challenges – planning a woman’s<br />
leap year-themed birthday party, which had<br />
to dazzle the well-heeled guests in attendance,<br />
including Diana Ross.<br />
This year brings perhaps the biggest<br />
challenge of her career to date: Celebrating<br />
the Biltmore’s 90th birthday all year long<br />
with monthly events, culinary programs and<br />
plenty of other festivities.<br />
50 <strong>So</strong> <strong>Scottsdale</strong>! <strong>January</strong> '19
Darvá Fields<br />
Guest Loyalty Relations, Fairmont<br />
<strong>Scottsdale</strong> Princess<br />
Remember the Nintendo Power Pad?<br />
“I loved that thing,” Darvá Fields<br />
recalls. “It got me into gaming in such a<br />
major way.”<br />
<strong>So</strong> major that he studied computer<br />
science at Northern Arizona University in<br />
the early 2000s with an eye to becoming a<br />
professional game designer.<br />
“Except, I was into the art of designing<br />
more than the math and science, especially<br />
the complex algorithms and binary<br />
codes,” says Fields, who transferred to<br />
the University of Advancing Technology<br />
(UAT) in Tempe in 2002, where they had<br />
design-specific classes.<br />
Upon transferring, Fields’ parents told<br />
him his days as a full-time student were<br />
over: It was time to get a job.<br />
“I needed something that allowed me<br />
to attend classes by day, so I took a night<br />
position at a Fairfield Inn in Chandler,”<br />
Fields explains.<br />
After just a few months, he was offered<br />
an assistant manager position and a salary.<br />
Once he graduated UAT in 2006, he<br />
couldn’t bring himself to leave hospitality.<br />
“I loved hospitality even more than that<br />
Power Pad,” Fields says.<br />
He joined Hotel Valley Ho in 2007 to<br />
hone his skills, where he met his mentor,<br />
Ronen Aviram. When Aviram moved over to<br />
the Fairmont <strong>Scottsdale</strong> Princess in 2009,<br />
Fields went with him.<br />
But, it wasn’t until he gained experience<br />
in all levels of service from 2012<br />
to 2018 – including as general manager<br />
of Kai Restaurant at the Sheraton Grand<br />
at Wild Horse Pass, general manager of<br />
restaurants at L’Auberge de Sedona, and<br />
general manager of Fat Ox – that he was<br />
truly ready for his concierge role at the<br />
award-wining resort.<br />
“I came back in 2018 to lead our<br />
concierge team as head of guest loyalty<br />
relations, where we do it all from transforming<br />
our lagoon into a fishin’ hole for kids<br />
to putting on full-scale, multimonth events<br />
such as Christmas at the Princess and<br />
Summer at the Princess,” Fields says.<br />
And he does it all while he and his wife<br />
raise their young daughter and son, who is<br />
an avid gamer, coincidentally enough.<br />
<strong>So</strong> <strong>Scottsdale</strong>! <strong>January</strong> '19 51
Catherine Linamen<br />
Concierge, The Westin Kierland<br />
Resort & Spa<br />
Initially, Catherine Linamen, a native of<br />
Washington, attended Central Washington<br />
University to study business. That is, until<br />
she and one of her sisters – they are two<br />
of nine kids in the family – visited the historic<br />
Inn at Death Valley in California for a<br />
vacation.<br />
“We vowed to come back to the<br />
hotel a year later and get jobs there – and<br />
we actually did it,” says Linamen, who<br />
would venture with her sister to the Grand<br />
Canyon a few years later, similarly vowing<br />
to get jobs there.<br />
Linamen got a sales job at the Grand<br />
Canyon National Park Lodges in the early<br />
1980s, eventually serving as their sales<br />
manager before heading to the Bay Area to<br />
take a position with the Hyatt brand.<br />
“And then I took a 25-year break to<br />
raise a family,” Linamen says.<br />
By the 1990s, she had made<br />
<strong>Scottsdale</strong> home. And in 2009, once the<br />
youngest of her four kids was in college,<br />
Linamen got an itch to get back into the<br />
hotel industry, but only if it was at The<br />
Westin Kierland Resort & Spa nearby.<br />
“Not only was it our neighborhood<br />
resort, but I was in constant awe of their<br />
seemingly endless list of activities and<br />
attractions for families, couples and travelers<br />
alike,” Linamen says.<br />
She got her foot in the door as a<br />
barista in the coffee shop before her<br />
decades of experience – not to mention<br />
sheer knowledge of the resort itself –<br />
quickly attracted attention resort-wide.<br />
Within a year, she transitioned into her<br />
current role as concierge and eventually<br />
also took on the title of vacation services<br />
coordinator.<br />
“For nearly nine years since, I’ve<br />
curated princess-themed picnics, arranged<br />
for animals to visit us from the Phoenix Zoo,<br />
and helped people celebrate the biggest<br />
milestones in their lives,” Linamen says.<br />
“We see lots of proposals and weddings,<br />
but my favorite experience was helping<br />
several families come together to celebrate<br />
their mother, who was a recent cancer<br />
survivor.”<br />
52 <strong>So</strong> <strong>Scottsdale</strong>! <strong>January</strong> '19
Irma Rosario<br />
Lead Navigator, Renaissance<br />
Phoenix Downtown Hotel<br />
Irma Rosario grew up in New Jersey, where<br />
most of her family owned small businesses.<br />
“After high school, it was natural<br />
for me to study business management,<br />
assuming I would eventually open a small<br />
business, too,” Rosario says.<br />
But then, she fell in love … with Phoenix.<br />
“I vacationed here in April of 2006,”<br />
Rosario says. “I went back to Jersey, packed<br />
my bags, and moved here the same year.”<br />
During the first several years here, she<br />
threw herself into the fundraising and event<br />
planning industries while soaking in everything<br />
from Phoenix’s Roosevelt Row Arts<br />
District to the Downtown Phoenix Walking<br />
Ghost Tour.<br />
“My pet peeve is when people say<br />
there is nothing to do here outside of golf<br />
and spas,” Rosario says. “From the museums<br />
and art installations to restaurants and<br />
bars, there are about 100 things happening<br />
at any given time downtown.”<br />
Eager to share “her Phoenix” with others,<br />
Rosario set her sights on becoming a<br />
concierge, or navigator, at the Renaissance<br />
Phoenix Downtown Hotel in 2014.<br />
“The navigator role at the Renaissance<br />
is unique in that it features all of the traditional<br />
responsibilities of a concierge,<br />
but it also focuses on building community<br />
connections,” she says, explaining that navigators<br />
take a lead role in bringing in local<br />
artists, musicians and other vendors to the<br />
hotel as well as helping guests navigate<br />
their actual stays.<br />
In 2014, however, all of the navigator<br />
roles were filled. Undeterred, Rosario took<br />
a front desk position until a spot became<br />
available two years later.<br />
“Since then, I’ve not only taken on the<br />
role of navigator – and now lead navigator<br />
– but helped reimagine the position into an<br />
all-encompassing role as an ambassador to<br />
this city for our guests,” Rosario says.<br />
This includes overseeing the hotel’s<br />
participation in Renaissance Hotels’ Global<br />
Day of Discovery, which takes place annually<br />
at the brand’s 160 hotels around the<br />
world and focuses on helping guests and<br />
locals alike discover the hidden gems that<br />
give neighborhoods their soul, from underground<br />
art scenes to exotic local cuisines.<br />
<strong>So</strong> <strong>Scottsdale</strong>! <strong>January</strong> '19 53
Tami Henry<br />
Lead Concierge, Hyatt Regency<br />
<strong>Scottsdale</strong> Resort & Spa at Gainey<br />
Ranch<br />
In the life of Tami Henry, necessity has<br />
been the mother of invention, or, more<br />
accurately, reinvention.<br />
Born in Kansas in the 1960s and raised<br />
in New Mexico in the 1970s, Henry got into<br />
banking after high school, which eventually<br />
took her to Colorado in the early 1980s.<br />
“While engaged, my fiance was transferred<br />
to Arizona,” says Henry, who moved<br />
to the Valley sight-unseen in 1987. “I distinctly<br />
remember interviewing for a banking<br />
job in Gainey Ranch and having to ask for<br />
directions home afterward, given we’d only<br />
been here a week.”<br />
Though she stayed in the industry a<br />
few more years, banking never fed her soul,<br />
so in the late 1980s she enrolled in a travel<br />
school, which trained people on how to<br />
handle all areas of travel for individuals and<br />
families.<br />
“This led me to working in the rental<br />
car industry, assessing transportation<br />
needs,” Henry says.<br />
She stayed in the Valley until 2004,<br />
when her brother passed away. Once that<br />
happened, Henry dropped everything and<br />
moved back to New Mexico to reconnect<br />
with her mom.<br />
“While there, I noticed a new hotel had<br />
gone up called Hyatt Regency Tamaya and<br />
applied for a position so I could stay with<br />
my mom,” she says.<br />
Henry was hired in the housekeeping<br />
department. There, she paid her dues for<br />
nearly a year before earning her first concierge<br />
position in 2005. She excelled.<br />
“But in 2007 my father – who lived in<br />
Arizona – developed a brain tumor. I knew I<br />
had to come back and be with him,” Henry<br />
says.<br />
Her team helped get her transferred<br />
to the Hyatt Regency <strong>Scottsdale</strong> Resort &<br />
Spa at Gainey Ranch.<br />
Being a part of the resort since 2007,<br />
Henry finally feels like she’s found her<br />
forever home. Today, she serves as the<br />
resort’s lead concierge.<br />
“From arranging gondola boat rides<br />
to helping guests charter private jets, this<br />
is what I was put on this earth to do, and I<br />
was meant to do it here,” Henry says.<br />
54 <strong>So</strong> <strong>Scottsdale</strong>! <strong>January</strong> '19
Judy Kabler<br />
Chef Concierge, Hotel Valley Ho;<br />
Member of Les Clefs d’Or USA<br />
Like so many others, golf brought Judy<br />
Kabler to Arizona.<br />
“I grew up in New Jersey and worked<br />
as a flight attendant in Chicago before getting<br />
married to a golf pro who was hired at<br />
a country club in Wisconsin in the 1970s,”<br />
Kabler says. “While he served as director<br />
of golf, I ran the pro shop and served as a<br />
buyer for the club.”<br />
But golf is not a year-round business<br />
in Wisconsin, so Kabler and her husband<br />
began dividing their time between<br />
Wisconsin and Arizona in the early 1980s.<br />
By 1984, Kabler used her golf<br />
prowess to earn a position at the original<br />
Mountain Shadows Resort as a concierge.<br />
Though she would still move between<br />
Arizona and Wisconsin for several more<br />
years, Kabler quickly made a name for herself,<br />
eventually moving to The <strong>Scottsdale</strong><br />
Plaza Resort in 1989.<br />
By 2004, the same year Arizona<br />
became her full-time home, Kabler was<br />
ready for a new challenge.<br />
“Hotel Valley Ho was undergoing its<br />
multiyear, $80 million makeover,” says Kabler,<br />
who joined the hotel as its chef – the term<br />
for “head” in French – concierge in 2005.<br />
Kabler went on to build the concierge<br />
program from scratch, developing an open<br />
line of communication between her team<br />
and guests that starts the moment they<br />
make their reservation and ensures their<br />
every need is met – and then some.<br />
“No request is impossible. I love finding<br />
ways to surprise and delight our guests,”<br />
says Kabler, who is one of just 15 Arizona<br />
concierge professionals that’s a member of<br />
the Les Clefs d’Or USA, the only national<br />
organization of hotel lobby concierges,<br />
where membership is by invitation only.<br />
In addition to her busy schedule at<br />
Hotel Valley Ho, Kabler will join fellow<br />
Arizona members of the Les Clefs d’Or<br />
USA this June, as Phoenix was chosen<br />
to host the organization’s <strong>2019</strong> Annual<br />
Congress, a gathering of 250-plus members<br />
worldwide. She is also a three-time<br />
winner of the Valley of the Sun Concierge<br />
Network’s Silver Plume Award, the local<br />
industry’s highest honor.<br />
<strong>So</strong> <strong>Scottsdale</strong>! <strong>January</strong> '19 55
There’s no doubt Valley businesses are booming and that the<br />
people behind them are innovative, intelligent and, above all, influential.<br />
As we delve into <strong>2019</strong>, we’re eagerly looking ahead to those who are<br />
advancing in their fields, growing local commerce, and forging the path<br />
to success - across all types of vocations. Take note on the people to<br />
watch this year.
PEOPLE TO WATCH <strong>2019</strong><br />
A Better Chemical<br />
Ryan Esner is changing chemicals & materials science<br />
Environmental Fluids’ is a turn-key<br />
chemical research, scale-up and<br />
production company specializing<br />
in the synthesis of renewable and bioderived<br />
materials. Ryan Esner serves as<br />
the founder & CEO and has maintained<br />
this role since the company’s inception in<br />
2005.<br />
“My interest in chemistry stems from<br />
my family’s multi-generational experience<br />
in the industry. My paternal grandfather<br />
and father ran chemical companies<br />
servicing the industrial cleaning and<br />
metal working industries throughout the<br />
Midwest,” he explains. “I have always had<br />
an interest in using chemical processes<br />
to design new materials that change the<br />
way chemicals around us are perceived. I<br />
was asking myself “How can we engineer<br />
and produce safer and more ecologically<br />
friendly chemical materials?” I found that<br />
there was a lack of innovation in new<br />
materials that could ultimately outperform<br />
previous generation’s work without<br />
harming the environment.”<br />
Environmental Fluids’ products are<br />
designed for use in industrial and personal<br />
care applications, including cleaning<br />
products, paints and coatings, adhesives,<br />
elastomers, metal-working, oil field and<br />
energy, electronics, textiles, mining,<br />
construction, printing and water treatment.<br />
At Environmental Fluids, they<br />
consult with organizations and work<br />
alongside quality control departments<br />
and laboratories to better understand<br />
their processes, clients and markets.<br />
This is all done with the intention of<br />
designing superior products built for<br />
specific customer applications. The use<br />
of advanced technologies and research<br />
also enhances the rate at which they can<br />
produce new materials. The company<br />
delivers these specialty chemistries to<br />
various market verticals ranging in size and<br />
scope and always operates on the basis<br />
that no two clients are the same with no<br />
two problems solved in the same manner.<br />
“Our main goal is to design safer<br />
materials and compounds that comply<br />
with EPA and FDA regulations, prioritizing<br />
the needs of humanity and the protection<br />
of the environment over simply production<br />
output and consumption,” said Esner.<br />
“We base our approach on providing endto-end<br />
solutions to multinational brands<br />
and manufacturing companies around<br />
the world by working alongside them as<br />
technological partners, including those<br />
in the personal care, agriculture, food<br />
services, construction, aerospace and<br />
energy sectors.”<br />
Looking towards <strong>2019</strong>, Esner and<br />
Environmental Fluids have one goal:<br />
continue to deviate from the status quo,<br />
transitioning into a greener future through<br />
the production and supply of bio-based<br />
materials that will make products cleaner<br />
and safer, enhancing their efficiency and<br />
eliminating the damage they cause to the<br />
environment.<br />
Contact Environmental Fluids, Inc. at<br />
480.945.8400, or www.efmaterials.com,<br />
4241 N Winfield Scott Plaza #101,<br />
<strong>Scottsdale</strong>, AZ 85251
PEOPLE TO WATCH <strong>2019</strong><br />
Better Way to Shop<br />
My Sister’s Closet continues to change the resale industry<br />
Why borrow clothes from your<br />
sister’s closet, when you can<br />
raid the closet of every sister<br />
in Arizona?<br />
My Sister’s Closet has been a staple<br />
in Arizona since 1991, specializing in the<br />
resale of top brands, at up to 90% off and<br />
in great condition.<br />
“I was on a business trip in 1990 and<br />
I went into a consignment store. That’s<br />
when the wheels started turning about<br />
doing our own store and making it look like<br />
a high end boutique rather than a typical<br />
resale store,” said Ann Siner, cofounder<br />
of My Sister’s Closet. “My younger sister<br />
Jennifer and I took a gamble and I left a<br />
great job. We were either really dumb or<br />
very lucky.”<br />
By the success they have found over<br />
the last 27 years, the argument answers<br />
itself with “lucky”. Since opening their flagship<br />
location, they have opened four My<br />
Sister’s Closet boutiques in AZ, two in CA<br />
and have expanded the brand to include<br />
four My Sister’s Attic stores, focusing on<br />
home furnishings, and four locations of<br />
Well Suited, a consignment shop for men.<br />
“We provide great product and customer<br />
service. It’s fun to shop our stores for<br />
hidden treasure and beautiful luxury items.<br />
We are open seven days a week and an<br />
appointment is never needed for dropping<br />
off consignment. It’s an easier way to shop<br />
– for all,” said Tess Loo, who joined her<br />
sisters in the family business in 2010.<br />
“We believe in giving the customers<br />
what they want - great quality at unbelievably<br />
low prices. Most of our items are<br />
priced 70 to 90 percent below the retail<br />
price, and all in great condition,” says<br />
Siner.<br />
In addition to changing the way<br />
people shop, Siner and her sisters are on<br />
a mission to change the way companies<br />
give back to their community.<br />
“My sister and I have co-chaired the<br />
pARTy gala for the Phoenix Art Museum,<br />
the gala for The Fresh Start Women’s<br />
Organization and this was our second year<br />
to chair Compassion with Fashion for the<br />
Arizona Humane <strong>So</strong>ciety,” said Loo.<br />
And, they aren’t stopping at chairing<br />
and volunteering with events; they have<br />
made commitments with My Sister’s<br />
Closet, as well. “A few years ago we<br />
gave 33 percent of our net profits to<br />
charity! This year we made a $1 million<br />
commitment to the AZ Humane <strong>So</strong>ciety.<br />
We started our own 501c3 foundation,<br />
My Sisters’ Charities, explains Siner. “My<br />
Sisters’ Charities raised over $300,000 in<br />
2017 for several of our favorite nonprofits<br />
throughout the Valley, and we are excited<br />
to continue this throughout our time in the<br />
Valley.”<br />
My Sister’s Closet has the same mission<br />
today as when they started out almost<br />
30 years ago: being able to turn your current<br />
wardrobe into cash just makes sense<br />
… and shopping current labels and looks<br />
for up to 90 percent off isn’t a bad deal,<br />
either.<br />
Contact My Sister’s Closet at info@<br />
mysisterscloset.com or www.mysisterscloset.com.
PEOPLE TO WATCH <strong>2019</strong><br />
All That Sparkles<br />
Isaac Jewelers helps <strong>Scottsdale</strong> shine<br />
Specializing in <strong>Scottsdale</strong> luxury<br />
jewelry, Isaac Jewelers has one<br />
mission: to provide each and every<br />
customer with an unforgettable experience<br />
that exceeds all his or her jewelry<br />
service needs.<br />
“I’ve always had a passion for diamonds,<br />
watches and jewelry designs. I<br />
worked at a jeweler while going to collage<br />
at ASU so I was able to learn the<br />
business, and found my calling,” said<br />
Frank Isaac, owner of Isaac Jewelers.<br />
The highly trained staff of proven<br />
professionals is ready, willing and able<br />
to address everything from simple ring<br />
sizing and watch battery replacements,<br />
to delicate restorations and magnificent<br />
custom designs. With Isaac Jewelers<br />
unrivaled capabilities and the most modern<br />
techniques available to fine jewelry<br />
manufacturers to date, each client can<br />
rest assured that the perfect design they<br />
have been dreaming about will be made<br />
to the exact expectations.<br />
At Isaac Jewelers, the number one<br />
priority is customer satisfaction. The<br />
cornerstone of this foundation and focus<br />
begins with the owner. To best meet<br />
this principle, Isaac has hand selected<br />
a diverse group of knowledgeable and<br />
capable staff representing a variety of<br />
different cultures and traditions. With<br />
this focus, Isaac Jewelers is able to cater<br />
to customers that walk through the door<br />
and provide them with an experience that<br />
they will never forget.<br />
“We love to create an experience for<br />
clients. When it comes down to custom<br />
designs, we listen to what the client<br />
wants but we always like to add a twist<br />
to make it a truly one of a kind item,” said<br />
Frank Isaac. “I truly believe in customer<br />
service and quality … and giving clients<br />
unforgettable pieces.”<br />
Along with their exceptional service,<br />
Frank and his staff pride themselves on<br />
keeping up with all the latest products<br />
and knowledge in the industry. Together,<br />
with this combination, Isaac Jewelers is<br />
able to make each and every experience<br />
one that is extraordinary and memorable.<br />
“One thing that has surprised us<br />
over the years is the changes in the<br />
industry such as the boom of online business,”<br />
said Frank Isaac. “But, customers<br />
prefer that one on one experience and<br />
a knowledgeable staff that can talk with<br />
them, and answer any questions about<br />
watches, diamonds, etc. Shopping online<br />
can only go so far in answering their<br />
questions, and nothing can replace the<br />
human factor. We are blessed with our<br />
loyal clients that believe in supporting a<br />
local family business.”<br />
Heading into <strong>2019</strong>, Frank Isaac<br />
expects to continue to see the popularity<br />
of yellow and rose gold, as well as new<br />
ventures for him. “I’m designing a new<br />
fashion line that’s very cool, affordable,<br />
and intended for casual daily wear. It will<br />
be both exciting and unprecedented.”<br />
Contact the Isaac Jewelers at<br />
480.941.9090 or www.isaacjewelers.<br />
com, 15044 N. <strong>Scottsdale</strong> Rd. #130,<br />
<strong>Scottsdale</strong> , AZ 85254
PEOPLE TO WATCH <strong>2019</strong><br />
Giving and the Secret to Success<br />
Wendy Ortiz’ innovative approach to exceeding client expectations<br />
Wendy Ortiz has been in Real<br />
Estate for nearly 15 years, and<br />
has the same mission now as<br />
she did when she first started out. “Work<br />
diligently, with care and concern for each<br />
client. Every transaction is important and<br />
deserving of the same attention, regardless<br />
of financial level. I feel a tremendous<br />
sense of gratitude when someone offers<br />
me their trust. I genuinely feel like I do<br />
not HAVE to work in this profession,<br />
instead, I feel that I GET to,” explained<br />
Ortiz.<br />
Ortiz is part of the team at Wendy<br />
Walker Fine Properties, specializing<br />
in the luxury markets of <strong>Scottsdale</strong>,<br />
Paradise Valley, and surrounding cities.<br />
The #1 Team for Coldwell Banker<br />
Arizona for the last few years, to her,<br />
those are not the benchmarks where she<br />
measures her success.<br />
“It has been an honor to be part<br />
of the top team for many years, yet it<br />
surprises most people to learn that the<br />
awards and accolades we receive are<br />
not the successes I am most proud of,”<br />
said Ortiz. “The true highlights of my<br />
career are the ones that would never be<br />
considered “spotlight” worthy, like quietly<br />
helping an unexpected widow transition<br />
into her next chapter or assisting a family<br />
in buying their dream home as they welcome<br />
their first child.”<br />
The extra touches, and the care her<br />
team gives each client isn’t the only thing<br />
that sets her apart from others. It’s a<br />
mindset and a philosophy, that Oritz feels<br />
was best captured in the book, “The<br />
Go Giver” by Bob Burg and John David<br />
Mann. The Authors say “the secret to<br />
true success is giving.” Ortiz believes in<br />
this philosophy whole heartedly, bringing<br />
it to her business each day. “Caring for<br />
my clients and their needs is ultimately<br />
the bottom line”, says Ortiz.<br />
That approach has lead to what<br />
Ortiz describes as her best year yet.<br />
“Business has thrived in 2018 - from<br />
repeat clients and referrals to forming<br />
strategic alliances with agents from<br />
around the world. Surpassing our projections,<br />
our team continues to be a leader<br />
in technology and innovation.<br />
Yet it’s the success she’s experienced<br />
with Wendy Walker Fine<br />
Properties that has provided a new way<br />
for her to give back to the community<br />
that has given her so much. “I have had<br />
the opportunity to work with many elderly<br />
clients, this has made me passionate<br />
about helping our aging population<br />
navigate through the frightening and<br />
oftentimes lonely transitions. I started a<br />
group called North <strong>Scottsdale</strong> Senior<br />
Resources that includes people from all<br />
different areas of expertise, to help those<br />
who are often overlooked.”<br />
At the end of every day – and every<br />
transaction, Wendy Ortiz has one goal.<br />
Bring clients the best experience and<br />
outcome... never anything less.<br />
Contact Wendy Ortiz at<br />
602.468.8888 or www.wendywalkerfineproperties.com,<br />
wendyo@<br />
wwfineproperties.com,
PEOPLE TO WATCH <strong>2019</strong><br />
Jewelry for Generations<br />
Galicia Jewelers designs lasting pieces for all styles<br />
Galicia Jewelers is a jewelry boutique<br />
offering the latest in gold,<br />
diamond and platinum jewelry.<br />
Founded in New York in 1995 by Lisa<br />
Garber, Galicia Jewelers has found a second<br />
home in <strong>Scottsdale</strong>, Arizona.<br />
Lisa Garber, a GIA certified gemologist,<br />
is a second generation jeweler who<br />
takes pride in offering her clients exceptional<br />
service and quality. She also takes<br />
great care in making her clients feel welcome<br />
and will give her personal attention<br />
to help clients find that perfect piece.<br />
“Having grown up in the business,<br />
my family members were in all different<br />
parts of the industry. I was blessed to<br />
have grown up in New York’s Diamond<br />
District because it allowed me to learn<br />
in depth all the aspects of jewelry making<br />
and what goes into creating not just<br />
a beautiful piece of jewelry, but also to<br />
make sure it functions properly as well,”<br />
said Garber.<br />
Garber has one mission throughout<br />
her business, to help spread beauty<br />
through her designs and keep them alive<br />
from one generation to the next. “As<br />
such, my niche has become redesigning<br />
pieces that have been passed down to<br />
clients by family members. Together we<br />
come up with a design that will represent<br />
who they are while using the same metal<br />
and gemstones. The feeling that you are<br />
wearing your mother or grandmother’s<br />
diamonds but in a style that is special to<br />
you, is so rewarding.”<br />
Throughout her career, there are few<br />
things that make her so happy, “My successes<br />
can be as simple as changing a<br />
necklace clasp for a larger one so that the<br />
owner of the necklace can put it on easier.<br />
Simple but to see the client so happy,<br />
makes me happy,” said Garber. “And, a<br />
fun story - when I was 20, I designed a<br />
crystal phone cover with a butterfly for<br />
Mariah Carey.”<br />
“My collections for <strong>2019</strong> will consist<br />
of more colored gemstones, such as<br />
Paraiba tourmaline, Morganite and Opals.<br />
Of course there will always be diamonds<br />
mixed in the designs,” says Garber. “I’m<br />
also debuting bolder necklaces that should<br />
be layered with multiple large pendants.<br />
I’m adding a couple of different styles to<br />
my already popular monogram dog tags.<br />
Wearing both silver and gold pieces<br />
together are also spectacular looking!”<br />
For <strong>2019</strong>, Garber predicts the return<br />
of the maximalist jewelry: big necklaces,<br />
shoulder duster earrings, and big colored<br />
gemstone rings to worn on multiple fingers<br />
at the same time. “More is more will be the<br />
theme for this coming year.”<br />
Whatever <strong>2019</strong> brings, Garber has<br />
one reminder for shoppers, the importantance<br />
of shopping local. “We are part of<br />
the community you live in, our children<br />
may be friends, we eat at the same<br />
restaurants. We support your favorite<br />
charities by donating our designs to raise<br />
money.”<br />
Contact Galicia Jewelers’ at<br />
480.421.9688 or www.galiciajewelers.<br />
com, 15147 N <strong>Scottsdale</strong> Rd H-145,<br />
<strong>Scottsdale</strong>, AZ 85254
PEOPLE TO WATCH <strong>2019</strong><br />
Beyond The Blowout<br />
Primp and Blow brings the confidence<br />
Primp and Blow is a blow dry bar<br />
that specializes in professional<br />
blowouts, makeup, hair extensions<br />
and other luxuries for an entire primping<br />
experience, all in one place, hence the<br />
name. Primp and Blow is more than your<br />
typical blow dry bar limited to strictly<br />
blowouts. From downright gorgeous fullface<br />
makeup, high-end hair extensions<br />
to a variety of add-on luxuries like scalp<br />
massages and a variety of hair therapy<br />
treatments, feeling put together never felt<br />
so right.<br />
Melodi Harmon, Cynthia Dawson<br />
and Vivian Lopez opened their first<br />
location in December of 2010, with one<br />
mission: Getting made up to feel beautiful<br />
shouldn’t be an occasional luxury; it<br />
should be a way of life!<br />
“We loved getting our hair and<br />
makeup done, but longed for a salon<br />
that made it easy to get an appointment<br />
or even just walk-in for these services.<br />
We felt it should be something that is<br />
done more regularly than only on special<br />
occasions,” said Dawson.<br />
Primp and Blow provides a range<br />
of primping services to enhance our<br />
customer’s self-confidence while<br />
celebrating each clients individually. While<br />
most blow dry bars focus solely on the<br />
blowouts, Primp and Blow have taken<br />
it to the next level. “We are good at all<br />
things beauty. We specialize in not only<br />
blowouts but in makeup, hair extensions,<br />
braids, lashes, bridal services and more,”<br />
said Harmon.<br />
Primp and Blow is a blow dry bar<br />
based on a simple concept: “Confidence<br />
to go”. Harmon, Dawson and Lopez have<br />
seen and will continue to see in <strong>2019</strong><br />
new trends in hair extensions, contouring<br />
makeup, air brush makeup, lashes and<br />
more. The “selfie-era” has made the<br />
concept of getting your hair and makeup<br />
done on a regular basis exceedingly<br />
popular and Primp and Blow predicts this<br />
will continue in a big way into the future<br />
years!<br />
Primp and Blow was originated in<br />
<strong>Scottsdale</strong>, AZ and the owners take a<br />
lot of pride in their company and being<br />
the first blow dry bar in the state of<br />
Arizona and currently have nine locations<br />
nationwide with six of them here in the<br />
valley. Primp and Blow is scheduled<br />
to open three more locations here in<br />
Arizona, and is on schedule to open 22<br />
locations nationwide over the next two<br />
years. In the last few years Primp and<br />
Blow decided to take our concept to<br />
the next level and have recently started<br />
franchising locations. “We are incredibly<br />
grateful for our continued success since<br />
taking this leap and excited to watch<br />
our <strong>Scottsdale</strong> originating concept take<br />
shape into many other states around the<br />
nation,” said Lopez.<br />
After all, nothing makes a customer<br />
more beautiful than them believing they’re<br />
beautiful – the Primp and Blow way.<br />
Contact Primp and Blow at<br />
877.373.7678, www.primpandblow.com.<br />
For Franchise information,<br />
Primpandblow.com/franchise.
PEOPLE TO WATCH <strong>2019</strong><br />
A True Hidden Gem in <strong>Scottsdale</strong><br />
The Diamond Guys helps clients find their shine<br />
When owner Elan Efune founded<br />
The Diamond Guys in 2005,<br />
with Australian partner Ivor<br />
Winik, they understood from experience<br />
that buying the perfect diamond engagement<br />
ring can be challenging and stressful<br />
for most of the guys, and they set out<br />
to change that.<br />
“We want to provide an unmatched<br />
diamond buying experience. We have<br />
industry-leading technology and the best<br />
people available in the market to deliver<br />
our renowned unparalleled service.<br />
We also have established relationships<br />
with the diamond industry’s leading<br />
manufacturers worldwide, facilitating the<br />
finest selections at the most competitive<br />
prices,” explains Efune.<br />
The Diamond Guys currently have<br />
two locations in the United States,<br />
<strong>Scottsdale</strong> and Los Angeles, and two<br />
locations in Australia, with plans for two<br />
more locations in the next two years. It’s<br />
their exceptional customer service, and<br />
spacious showrooms that set them apart.<br />
As Efune says, “our goal is to make the<br />
diamond purchase process easy, enjoyable<br />
and free of pressure. All you have to<br />
do is come in, grab a beer, and we’ll help<br />
you select the perfect diamond.”<br />
Their philosophy is enablement<br />
through education. At The Diamond<br />
Guys, Elan shares his knowledge and<br />
experience in diamonds with each client<br />
and explains any aspect of the diamond<br />
that a client cares to know.<br />
“We are not a traditional jewelry<br />
store and don’t want to be. We specialize<br />
in a very specific experience. From<br />
our technology to our showroom experience,<br />
we believe we are a different and<br />
unique destination,” said Efune. “We<br />
believe that jewelry business is still best<br />
conducted between people, not a person<br />
and a digital device. No two diamonds<br />
are alike, and websites cannot explain<br />
the small, but most pertinent details we<br />
encounter from one diamond to the next.”<br />
While buying diamonds online has<br />
become a popular option for Millennials,<br />
The Diamond Guys urges consumers<br />
to be mindful and cautious with online<br />
diamond purchasing. “We feel that it is<br />
fraught with risk. The average consumer,<br />
untrained in what to look for, is overconfident<br />
in their online research and has no<br />
idea what characteristics and nuances<br />
to focus on before making a decision.<br />
Consumers who shop online often end<br />
up buying something that has a small<br />
anomaly simply due to a lack of knowledge.<br />
Likewise, when purchasing from<br />
a local traditional store that has limited<br />
inventory and untrained sales personnel.”<br />
The Diamond Guys record proves<br />
that they are on to something with their<br />
exceptional service. “We are proud of<br />
our perfect track record of all time 5-star<br />
reviews – and we are proud to continue<br />
to offer unmatched service.”<br />
Contact The Diamond Guys<br />
at 480.656.0652 or www.thediamondguys.net,<br />
15444 N. Greenway-Hayden<br />
Loop, Suite 202, <strong>Scottsdale</strong>,<br />
AZ 85260
PEOPLE TO WATCH <strong>2019</strong><br />
Finding Gems in the Desert<br />
Schumer & Sapp: Specializing in Luxury<br />
Melissa Schumer and Patty<br />
Sapp are the powerhouse duo<br />
of Schumer & Sapp at Russ<br />
Lyon <strong>So</strong>theby’s International Realty,<br />
specializing in luxury real estate sales in<br />
Paradise Valley, Phoenix and <strong>Scottsdale</strong>.<br />
Schumer had sold real estate for 4<br />
years and Sapp has been actively selling<br />
for 3 years. Their extensive business<br />
background in sales leadership, which<br />
includes international business, golf,<br />
resort and MLB industry sales, product<br />
development, and apparel buying.<br />
This diversity has been beneficial in all<br />
aspects of their real estate careers.<br />
“Our team provides our clients<br />
with a high level of professionalism,<br />
knowledge, experience and integrity to<br />
successfully guide them through the<br />
process of buying and selling real estate.<br />
We maintain the highest levels of ethics<br />
in conducting our business transactions<br />
and align our business with other strategic<br />
business partners who share our values<br />
and commitment to giving our clients<br />
an amazing real estate experience,” says<br />
Schumer.<br />
Schumer & Sapp help their clients<br />
realize their dreams of home ownership,<br />
and enjoy showing off the <strong>Scottsdale</strong><br />
scene. The team enjoys educating and<br />
helping others achieve their goals, and<br />
help each client that comes to them find<br />
their best fit – home and real estate wise.<br />
“We always stress the importance<br />
of finding a real estate agent who is a<br />
great fit for you. Clients should interview<br />
multiple real estate agents to make sure<br />
they choose the most professional and<br />
experienced agents to help them with<br />
their real estate needs,” said Sapp.<br />
“There is this saying we tell our clients<br />
when looking for a home…“85% perfect”.<br />
There is always something about a<br />
home our clients want to change which<br />
helps them stop focusing on absolutely<br />
everything being perfect.”<br />
They believe that the best endorsement<br />
is a genuine reinforcement from a<br />
happy client. It drives their success and<br />
speaks to their determination, dedication<br />
and work ethic, and it helps the<br />
team have a goal to earn the business<br />
of clients for life. “A large amount of<br />
our business comes from referrals from<br />
clients who want their friends and family<br />
to have the same great real estate experience<br />
that they did when they worked<br />
with Schumer & Sapp Partners for their<br />
real estate needs. We are grateful for<br />
the wonderful recommendations we<br />
have received from past clients,” says<br />
Schumer.<br />
For parting words to 2018 the team<br />
exclaims, “We have been fortunate to<br />
double our business each year we’ve<br />
been in our partnership, so we intend to<br />
continue our same exceptional level of<br />
service to each of our clients and welcome<br />
our new clients into the Schumer<br />
and Sapp Luxury Real Estate family!”<br />
Contact Schumer & Sapp at<br />
262.527.606 or 480.861.0425,<br />
8669 E. Pinnacle Peak Road Suite 110,<br />
<strong>Scottsdale</strong>, Arizona 85255.
PEOPLE TO WATCH <strong>2019</strong><br />
Feel Better, Function Better, Look Better<br />
Helping patients live more satisfying lives<br />
Dr. Russ Bartels is a boardcertified<br />
Ob/Gyn, co-founder of<br />
<strong>Scottsdale</strong> Center for Women’s<br />
Health, founder of Vitality Hormones for<br />
Men, and co-founder of the Laser Vaginal<br />
Rejuvenation Institute of <strong>Scottsdale</strong>.<br />
“My goal is to provide the best treatment<br />
options to my patients so they may<br />
live healthier and more satisfying lives by<br />
combining traditional proven remedies with<br />
cutting edge techniques,” said Dr. Bartels.<br />
Hormone optimization is one of<br />
his passions and he has been solving<br />
his male and female patient’s hormone<br />
imbalances with bioidentical hormones,<br />
including the sought-after pellet method.<br />
He uses bioidentical hormones to treat<br />
the usual symptoms of hormone decline<br />
as well as ailments such as fibromyalgia,<br />
migraines and chronic fatigue<br />
In 2005 he recognized a need<br />
in Arizona for an expert in the field of<br />
Cosmetic Gynecology and Vaginal/<br />
Bladder Rejuvenation. He completed<br />
additional training and certification,<br />
becoming the first in <strong>Scottsdale</strong> to<br />
provide these services. Since then, he<br />
has been an early adopter of, and the<br />
leading expert in, the various non-surgical<br />
vaginal, bladder, and penile rejuvenation<br />
devices and techniques. He is a nationally<br />
recognized educator and instructor on<br />
the Viveve, Femilift, O Shot, P Shot, and<br />
Gainswave procedures.<br />
“I’m fortunate that my field of<br />
medicine allows me to combine well<br />
established medical treatment options<br />
with cutting edge noninvasive modalities<br />
to provide optimal patient outcomes.<br />
Furthermore, I’m surprised that so many<br />
other physicians ignore the most common<br />
patient complaints and just tell them<br />
everything is ‘normal’ when ‘normal’ does<br />
not mean ‘optimal.’ Optimal is my goal for<br />
patient outcomes.”<br />
Dr. Bartels offers specialized treatment<br />
options that correct common issues<br />
including leaky bladders and sexual<br />
dysfunction. He prides himself on the<br />
fact that no one else in Arizona has as<br />
many synergistic options to choose from.<br />
“I want people to know that they should<br />
seek out an expert who is passionate<br />
about listening to their concerns and who<br />
offers the latest innovative treatments and<br />
combines them with traditional treatment,”<br />
he explains.<br />
In addition, Dr. Bartels offers routine<br />
gyn care, PRP injections, weight loss programs,<br />
thyroid management, food sensitivity<br />
testing, CoolSculpting, Botox, fillers,<br />
and many age defying skin care products<br />
and aesthetic procedures.<br />
Dr. Bartels’ mantra is, “Feel Better,<br />
Function Better, and Look Better.” In fact,<br />
every time a patient tells him that he’s<br />
helped them feel better, guided them<br />
through a difficult medical situation, or<br />
helped them live a more satisfying life, he<br />
feels like he’s succeeded in his mission to<br />
provide the best medical care that he can.<br />
Contact Dr. Bartels at 480.725.5012<br />
or www.RussBartelsMD.com, 8415 N<br />
Pima Road Suite 210, <strong>Scottsdale</strong>, AZ<br />
85258
PEOPLE TO WATCH <strong>2019</strong><br />
Helping Women Fight Breast Cancer<br />
Dr. Mahdieh Assar, M.D., Saving Lives Through Early Diagnosis<br />
Dr. Mahdieh Assar, M.D., of<br />
Advanced Breast Imaging LLC, is<br />
on a mission to help women with<br />
early diagnosis, treatment and fighting<br />
breast cancer and saving their lives.<br />
The board certified radiologist with<br />
fellowship training in breast imaging<br />
has been helping women for 15 years<br />
throughout Arizona.<br />
“When I started to work as<br />
a radiologist and reading tons of<br />
mammograms and breast ultrasound, I<br />
realized how much I can help other women<br />
to fight against this horrible disease and<br />
how early diagnosis of breast cancer can<br />
affect their lives and their loved ones,”<br />
she explains. “This became my goal and<br />
passion to offer my services to women<br />
in need in order to fight against breast<br />
cancer. My services in ABI include 3D<br />
screening breast ultrasound, diagnostic<br />
breast ultrasound and body ultrasound<br />
imaging.”<br />
With her experience in breast imaging<br />
and knowing the difficulties in diagnosis<br />
of breast cancer in dense breasts, she<br />
decided to offer the most advanced<br />
technique in breast screening, 3D breast<br />
ultrasound SOFIA. This technique is fast,<br />
painless and provides excellent resolution<br />
to detect small size breast lesions. Fifty<br />
percent of women have dense breast and<br />
they are 4-6 times more prone to breast<br />
cancer which is a higher risk factor than<br />
family history of breast cancer, therefore<br />
these women need more screening beside<br />
mammograms and that is the screening<br />
ultrasound which has not been offered to<br />
them and they have not been educated<br />
about it. The goal is educating these<br />
women about their breast density and let<br />
them know there are other techniques that<br />
can help them with diagnosis of breast<br />
cancer in this situation since screening<br />
mammograms are very limited.<br />
“This a brand new fast scanning<br />
machine that has not been used in<br />
Arizona, yet. I am positive that we can<br />
help many women in early diagnosis of<br />
breast cancer in <strong>2019</strong>. The key in survival<br />
of breast cancer is early diagnosis, which<br />
with this technique we can achieve it in<br />
higher levels. I want to let women with<br />
dense breast know that mammogram is<br />
very limited in diagnosis of breast cancer<br />
for them and they need another type of<br />
screening to increase the sensitivity.”<br />
Dr. Assar is excited for what <strong>2019</strong> will<br />
bring for her business, and the women she<br />
treats.<br />
“The great thing about this technique<br />
is the whole breast will be scanned in<br />
30 seconds, in a nice quiet and spa type<br />
office that has been designed for women<br />
to decrease level of stress and anxiety,”<br />
she explains. “It has been designed by a<br />
woman, who has experienced the same<br />
level of discomfort and anxiety herself and<br />
wanted to change this. I am excited to<br />
offer this to all of women who need more.”<br />
Contact Mahdieh Assar MD<br />
at 480.272.7899 or www.<br />
advancedbreastimagingllc.com,<br />
11000 N <strong>Scottsdale</strong> Rd, Suite 135,<br />
<strong>Scottsdale</strong>, AZ 85254
PEOPLE TO WATCH <strong>2019</strong><br />
Luxury Property Hunter<br />
Allison Cahill helps clients define their luxury<br />
<strong>So</strong>metimes, it’s the unique background<br />
that brings the best assets<br />
to a real estate deal, and that’s<br />
exactly the case for Allison Cahill.<br />
Cahill has been in the real estate<br />
industry for nearly seven years, but prior<br />
to her luxury real estate career, she<br />
was a corporate attorney with a focus<br />
in asset protection. Her experience as<br />
a corporate attorney has given her the<br />
skills necessary to negotiate and do<br />
extensive research for the benefit of any<br />
client. “My legal background means that<br />
I bring strong negotiation skills to the<br />
table resulting in my clients walking away<br />
with a financial success,” said Cahill.<br />
In addition to Allison Cahill &<br />
Partners Luxury Properties, she recently<br />
started with Walt Danley Christie’s<br />
International Real Estate, where she<br />
works with a private clientele in purchasing<br />
and selling luxury properties. Cahill<br />
focuses on the real estate needs of<br />
executives, professional athletes, and distinguished<br />
clientele. She offers a discreet,<br />
full service real estate plan for each client,<br />
which includes concierge services.<br />
“We run a full service, concierge<br />
type of business model. For our listings,<br />
this means that all our properties will<br />
have a professional video, drone photography,<br />
high res media, and national<br />
and international marketing on a digital<br />
platform spanning over 1,000 websites.<br />
This starts before the property is on<br />
the MLS,” she explains. “In addition, we<br />
stage all of our listings. We have always<br />
provided this service, but we brought it<br />
up a notch this past year. I started my<br />
own staging business in 2017. I own the<br />
furniture and accessories, meaning that<br />
there are never any issues in regards<br />
to stagers having to lease furniture and<br />
coming up short due to lack of furnishings<br />
in the warehouses or subpar accessories.<br />
We are constantly updating our<br />
staging items to be consistent with the<br />
latest trends.”<br />
Cahill is looking to take all of the<br />
advances she has made in 2018, and<br />
bring them up to the next level in <strong>2019</strong><br />
– even if the housing market becomes<br />
balanced.<br />
“We are still technically in a seller’s<br />
market, but as we begin <strong>2019</strong>, we will<br />
enter into a balanced market,” said<br />
Cahill.<br />
And, the same will be seen in the<br />
luxury market. “One of the biggest<br />
impacts on our luxury market in 2018<br />
were the Federal Tax changes that limit<br />
mortgage interest deductions and property<br />
tax deduction. As the newer limits on<br />
mortgage interest deduction and property<br />
taxes have had an impact on many<br />
luxury markets across the United States,<br />
I predict that this can only help The<br />
Valley’s luxury market in that our property<br />
taxes are considerably lower here than<br />
other cities. This has already created an<br />
influx of luxury buyers from California and<br />
Chicago.”<br />
Contact Allison Cahill at 215.262.7066,<br />
allisoncahillslp@gmail.com or<br />
allisoncahill.com.
PEOPLE TO WATCH <strong>2019</strong><br />
Age Defying Procedures<br />
Lisa Williams helps turn back the clock<br />
Lisa Williams, ANP-C, Nurse<br />
Practitioner, <strong>Scottsdale</strong> native and<br />
Arizona State University alumni,<br />
offers a comprehensive approach to<br />
cosmetic dermatology. She has been<br />
practicing cosmetic dermatology for over<br />
15 years.<br />
At Ultra Smooth Skin, the philosophy<br />
is to embrace everyone’s attractiveness<br />
or beauty, inside and out, and provide a<br />
natural outcome with realistic expectations.<br />
Ultra Smooth encompass 50 years of<br />
experience in cosmetic dermatology, and<br />
offer the most advanced dermatology and<br />
laser treatments.<br />
“I am committed to learning about the<br />
most current and effective treatments for<br />
our patients, as well as ensuring that I continually<br />
participate in cosmetic dermatology<br />
research. Excellence in academic education<br />
and clinical training allows me, as a<br />
nurse practitioner, to provide quality health<br />
care to patients,” said Williams.<br />
Williams is an expert with laser hair<br />
reduction, BOTOX® Cosmetic, Restylane,<br />
Juvéderm, spider vein therapy, scar &<br />
stretch mark reduction, laser skin resurfacing,<br />
radio frequency skin tightening, laser<br />
treatment of: wrinkles, blood vessels, telangiectasia,<br />
melasma, rosacea, and hyperpigmentation.<br />
She also performs IPL Photo<br />
Rejuvenation, acne therapy, chemical peel<br />
and RF Pixel Microneedling treatments.<br />
Ultra Smooth Skin has been awarded<br />
the “Black Diamond” certification from<br />
Allergan – a prestigious designation that<br />
fewer than 1 percent of medical aesthetic<br />
practices receive.<br />
Ultra Smooth Skin has provided philanthropic<br />
support since 2005 by donating<br />
time and services to silent auctions. Most<br />
recently they supported Trends Charitable<br />
Silent Auction Fund and <strong>So</strong>ul Sanctuary<br />
Arizona Veteran’s Charity.<br />
“I have a fine selection of top of the<br />
line effective and efficient devices for hair<br />
removal, reversal of skin damage, prevent<br />
signs of aging and provide noninvasive<br />
facial and body contouring. We are<br />
authorized to conduct laser training and<br />
certification of aestheticians, registered<br />
nurses and nurse practitioners so although<br />
we have years of experience in training<br />
others, we never cease to keep learning.<br />
We make it a priority to provide clients<br />
with the utmost quality, comfort, and care.”<br />
In <strong>2019</strong>, Williams says we will continue<br />
to see an increase in people wanting<br />
our services, including men and younger<br />
Millennials getting Botox and other injectable<br />
procedures in order to prevent aging.<br />
Williams also expects to see a larger shift<br />
from treating the face to treating areas<br />
on the body like the legs, abdomen and<br />
arms. “We will see more treatments with<br />
radio-frequency energy, that works well to<br />
tighten slack skin, as does Sculptra with a<br />
mixture of injectables and we will continue<br />
to see an increase in CoolSculpting.”<br />
Contact Lisa Williams at Ultra<br />
Smooth Skin – 480.991.3038 or<br />
www.ultrasmoothskin.com. 7477 E<br />
Doubletree Ranch Road, <strong>Scottsdale</strong>, AZ<br />
85258; 18501 N Thompson Peak Pkwy,<br />
<strong>Scottsdale</strong>, AZ 85255.
PEOPLE TO WATCH <strong>2019</strong><br />
The Perfect Smile<br />
Dr. Rick changing lives, one smile at a time<br />
Dr. Rick Kariotoglou is proud to<br />
be one of the top dentists in<br />
<strong>Scottsdale</strong>. He is committed to<br />
offering his patients only the very best<br />
that dentistry has to offer, by implementing<br />
a soft touch and the latest technologies.<br />
Because he has a passion for learning<br />
and staying on top of the advancements<br />
in dentistry, he makes a point to<br />
attend numerous continuing education<br />
programs each year, to be able to offer<br />
his patients the best of the best – which<br />
starts in his office.<br />
“Our environment isn’t one of a typical<br />
dental office. Most people describe our<br />
office as a spa that meets boutique hotel,<br />
which makes each dental appointment<br />
an experience that is much different than<br />
your typical appointment,” said Dr. Rick.<br />
“Having a beautiful smile gives you the<br />
confidence you need to enjoy life and be<br />
successful. Your smile, or lack of a smile, is<br />
one of the first things people notice about<br />
you. Our dental practice offers cosmetic<br />
dentistry, teeth whitening, cosmetic smile<br />
makeovers, implant dentistry, Invisalign and<br />
Botox for TMD to help you achieve the<br />
smile you have always wanted.”<br />
Dr. Rick has been practicing dentistry<br />
for 19 years, and was he was<br />
offered a full-time faculty position at the<br />
University of Detroit School of Dentistry,<br />
after graduating. <strong>So</strong>on recognizing his<br />
passion for working with patients and<br />
transforming smiles, he moved to New<br />
York City where he fell in love with the city<br />
while practicing and advancing his knowledge<br />
of Cosmetic Dentistry. In 2009, the<br />
beauty of the desert and warmer climate<br />
inspired his move to Arizona.<br />
Since acquiring his practice in<br />
<strong>Scottsdale</strong>, Dr. Rick is passionate about<br />
continuously learning about new innovative<br />
methods and techniques to offer<br />
the best and most updated care for his<br />
patients on a personal level. He looks<br />
forward to positively impacting the lives of<br />
his patients and the community. He has a<br />
passion to educate people on a healthy<br />
lifestyle and help them put their best face<br />
forward in their daily lives.<br />
“Our goal is to provide ethical and<br />
honest healthcare to each patient, and for<br />
our patients to know that their provider<br />
truly cares for their patients – and does<br />
everything it takes to offer new and innovative<br />
procedures,” said Dr. Rick. “The<br />
care we provide, and the way our office<br />
is set up, makes an experience so much<br />
different for the patient - especially for<br />
those who are apprehensive about dental<br />
procedures.”<br />
Dr. Rick is enthusiastic and dedicated<br />
to giving only the best unwavering<br />
care and treatment. His passion is designing<br />
beautiful functional smiles for people<br />
who want to look younger and feel better<br />
about their teeth and overall health. The<br />
biggest reward for Dr. Rick is changing<br />
someone’s self-esteem and confidence –<br />
all through their smile.<br />
Contact Dr. Rick Dentistry at<br />
480.585.4244 or www.drrickdentistry.<br />
com, 19120 N Pima Rd Suite 110,<br />
<strong>Scottsdale</strong>, AZ 85255
PEOPLE TO WATCH <strong>2019</strong><br />
Turning Back Time<br />
Van Dyke Aesthetics helps clients prevent aging … gracefully<br />
Susan Van Dyke MD is a board certified<br />
dermatologist, owner of Van<br />
Dyke Aesthetics, and has been a<br />
leader in skin resurfacing, injectable fillers<br />
and non-invasive cosmetic procedures for<br />
over three decades.<br />
Van Dyke Aesthetics opened their<br />
first office in 1985, at a time when there<br />
was no medical specialty known as<br />
‘Aesthetic Dermatology’. Van Dyke started<br />
her career practicing medical and surgical<br />
dermatology treating skin cancers<br />
and cutaneous diseases, but as the field<br />
of aesthetic dermatology developed,<br />
she was on the ground floor. Van Dyke<br />
explains, “the very first filler was introduced<br />
in the early 80’s and I was one of<br />
the first to use it. When Botox was introduced<br />
I was part of the launch. I didn’t<br />
invent lasers but I was there when they<br />
were invented!”<br />
Van Dyke Aesthetics was one of the<br />
first medical practices to be 100 percent<br />
aesthetic based. The aesthetics industry<br />
has been their only focus for nearly 25<br />
years, and is proud to be in the unique<br />
position to provide comprehensive and<br />
integrated approaches to noninvasive<br />
aesthetic medical services.<br />
“I am very proud that Van Dyke<br />
Aesthetics sets that bar for the practice<br />
of aesthetic dermatology. In the beginning<br />
it was just myself and one medical<br />
assistant, and we were wondering how<br />
patients would find us,” recalls Van Dyke.<br />
“Over the years they did find us and we<br />
developed a reputation of quality and<br />
honesty. People trust me to give them<br />
guidance on what procedures are or are<br />
not appropriate for them.”<br />
Van Dyke Aesthetics offers a range<br />
of aesthetic services to their patients,<br />
including laser and other energy-based<br />
services, injectables and physician grade<br />
skin care services. Their mission is to<br />
inspire clients to achieve natural beauty at<br />
all ages. They achieve this through vision<br />
and passion for obtaining and making<br />
available the most scientifically advanced<br />
treatments.<br />
“I could not have predicted the<br />
meteoric rise of the field of Aesthetic<br />
Dermatology. I was nearly alone in a field in<br />
its infancy and now fillers, Botox and lasers<br />
are household terms,” explains Van Dyke.<br />
“The non-invasive options for cosmetic surgery<br />
have just exploded in popularity; no<br />
longer is a cosmetic procedure something<br />
to hide, but now something to brag about!”<br />
Looking forward to <strong>2019</strong>, Van Dyke<br />
and her team are excited for what will<br />
continue with the aesthetic industry.<br />
“<strong>2019</strong> will bring increasingly advanced<br />
techniques to sculpt and contour the<br />
face using a wide variety of new fillers<br />
that deliver a natural and more youthful<br />
appearance. We will see more options<br />
for prejuvenation: with preventive Botox,<br />
reduction of sun damage, and supporting<br />
collagen and elastin generation to keep a<br />
young dewy complexion,” said Van Dyke.<br />
Contact Van Dyke Aesthetics at<br />
480.948.5045 or www.vandykeaesthetics.com,<br />
5206 N. <strong>Scottsdale</strong> Road,<br />
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253.
PEOPLE TO WATCH <strong>2019</strong><br />
Treating You Like Family<br />
The Luckys prove buying a home is a family affair<br />
Matt and Lisa Lucky, along with<br />
their daughter Laura, are not<br />
only your powerhouse real<br />
estate team; they’re here for you every<br />
step of the way … just like family. The<br />
Luckys are dedicated to bringing the<br />
highest level of service and technology<br />
to today’s homebuyers and sellers. They<br />
are committed to creating enjoyable real<br />
estate transactions through their attention<br />
to detail, exemplary customer service, and<br />
high ethical standards.<br />
It was Honeywell that brought Matt<br />
and Lisa’s family to Arizona in the late<br />
1990s, where Lisa began her thriving<br />
career in real estate. The decision for<br />
Matt to partner full-time with Lisa came in<br />
2005, and by 2006, Lisa earned the Top<br />
1 percent status at Russ Lyon, which she<br />
is proud to have attained every year since.<br />
“We live and work in North<br />
<strong>Scottsdale</strong> and have found success<br />
with a self-imposed “15-minute rule.” We<br />
acknowledged early on that the best way<br />
to serve our clients is to only take on<br />
business that’s within a 15-minute drive<br />
from our office,” said Lisa. “That way,<br />
we’re essentially always “on call” and<br />
readily available for any buyer or seller<br />
that we’re working with. I also find that<br />
it allows us to have the highest level of<br />
service by providing focused and specific<br />
knowledge of a particular area.”<br />
“Loving where you live and living<br />
what you love is our secret to good business,”<br />
confirms Lisa. “We love living in<br />
North <strong>Scottsdale</strong> because of the hiking,<br />
fine dining, great weather and elevations,<br />
horses, cars, golf, views, and the melting<br />
pot of friendly people from all different<br />
regions and backgrounds. Everyday we<br />
get to experience God’s country by just<br />
walking outdoors and seeing the sunshine<br />
over Pinnacle Peak Mountain. We are<br />
truly blessed to call <strong>Scottsdale</strong> home.”<br />
Looking forward to <strong>2019</strong>, the Luckys<br />
believe buyers will continue to have<br />
<strong>Scottsdale</strong> on the brain. “Buyers will<br />
continue to look for quality over quantity.<br />
Market bubbles in CA, WA, and Denver,<br />
CO will continue to drive more buyers to<br />
<strong>Scottsdale</strong>.”<br />
Their success speaks for itself. Lisa<br />
Lucky has been ranked as the No. 1 agent<br />
from among nearly 1,000 agents at Russ<br />
Lyon | <strong>So</strong>theby’s International Realty for<br />
the last three years. Further, The Phoenix<br />
Journal’s 2018 Book of Lists ranks Lisa as<br />
the No. 2 Residential Real Estate Agent<br />
from among tens of thousands of Realtors<br />
in the Valley, and The Wall Street Journal<br />
has recognized Lisa as one of the “Top<br />
250 Agents” in the nation.<br />
Lisa takes none of the success she,<br />
Matt and Laura have achieved for granted.<br />
“We have worked tremendously hard from<br />
‘day one’ and feel very blessed to have<br />
built the business that we have,” she says.<br />
“Our clients always come first, and we<br />
treat each and every client as though they<br />
were our only one.”<br />
Contact The Luckys at<br />
480.390.5044 or www.LisaLucky.com,<br />
7669 E Pinnacle Peak Road Ste 110,<br />
<strong>Scottsdale</strong>, Arizona 85255.
PEOPLE TO WATCH <strong>2019</strong><br />
A New Dining Experience<br />
Dee Dee Maza brings the food and the atmosphere<br />
Volanti Restaurant and Lounge,<br />
located on the second floor of<br />
the Aviation Business Center at<br />
<strong>Scottsdale</strong> Airport, is now serving up a<br />
new dining experience.<br />
Volanti serves a classic breakfast,<br />
brunch, lunch and dinner menu with<br />
a farm to table focus and influences<br />
from around the world in an unbeatable<br />
location with views of the airport and<br />
McDowell Mountains.<br />
For owner Dee Dee Maza, the inspiration<br />
has always been close to home. “I<br />
grew up with two grandmas that loved to<br />
cook. I spent most of my childhood getting<br />
recipes from them and trying, most<br />
of the time very badly, to cook like they<br />
did. After years of helping them cook for<br />
all occasions and seeing what an impact<br />
cooking had on the friends and family<br />
they cooked for; I grew to love it even<br />
more and I even got really good at it.”<br />
The new restaurant isn’t the only<br />
thing Maza and the team at Volanti are<br />
building, they are also tapping into Maza’s<br />
experience in catering for a private event<br />
space. The Venue at Volanti is a 4000<br />
square foot private event space and is<br />
dedicated to providing personalized service,<br />
exceptional food and beverage in an<br />
unbeatable atmosphere. In addition, they<br />
have 12 different exclusive footprints at<br />
the <strong>Scottsdale</strong> Airport for events and do<br />
Private Jet Catering.<br />
“I have had the opportunity to meet<br />
many different people from all over the<br />
world. I have catered to celebrities, musicians,<br />
presidents, princes, authors, and<br />
each one has made an impact on where I<br />
am today,” said Maza.<br />
Events large or small, the Volanti<br />
team aims to make your next event<br />
unforgettable. They pride themselves<br />
on providing premium service, creative<br />
menu options and organized production<br />
throughout the venues and the <strong>Scottsdale</strong><br />
Airport.<br />
In addition to the amazing views that<br />
the Airpark provides, for Maza starting the<br />
restaurant in <strong>Scottsdale</strong> was a no brainer.<br />
“<strong>Scottsdale</strong> is a powerhouse for business.<br />
I love the many people that I meet that are<br />
from all over the world. I love the environment<br />
that thrives on the success of building<br />
relationships,” she said.<br />
“My vision has always been to gift<br />
my guests with an experience from the<br />
second my phone rings or they walk in<br />
the door,” explains Maza. “I have found<br />
my number one goal, above profit, above<br />
sales, above everything is the power<br />
of relationships and how I can relate<br />
to each guest, employee, vendor, and<br />
give them an experience they will never<br />
forget.”<br />
Coming in November <strong>2019</strong>, Maza<br />
and her partner Christine Key, along with<br />
<strong>Scottsdale</strong> Hangar Events, are creating<br />
a nonprofit and hosting The <strong>Scottsdale</strong><br />
Airfest. This event will be a combination of<br />
music, art, aviation, food and libations!<br />
Contact Volanti Restaurant and<br />
Lounge at 480.657.2426 or www.volantiscottsdale.com,<br />
15000 N Airport Drive,<br />
<strong>Scottsdale</strong>, AZ 85260.
PEOPLE TO WATCH <strong>2019</strong><br />
Stem Cell Leader<br />
Dr. Kaye leads the pack in innovative medical care<br />
Dr. Mitchell Kaye began his medical<br />
career at Georgetown University<br />
School of Medicine in 1983. Dr.<br />
Kaye completed six years of specialty<br />
apprenticeship in urologic surgery at<br />
the Cleveland Clinic, one of the world’s<br />
premier centers of medical education and<br />
excellence.<br />
“Early on during my formative years<br />
I developed a keen interest in science,<br />
particularly the science of health. In high<br />
school and college I was most challenged<br />
by the responsibility of understanding the<br />
human body and providing care and comfort<br />
for people compromised by illness<br />
and disease,” explains Dr. Kaye.<br />
Dr. Kaye, owner of Natural<br />
Restoration Centers of America, has<br />
specialized in critical health issues affecting<br />
both women and men for almost 3<br />
decades. Dr. Kaye settled in <strong>Scottsdale</strong>,<br />
AZ where he has strived to care for his<br />
patients with sound judgment and compassion.<br />
“Over the past several years, it has<br />
been a personal highlight to see the<br />
growth of Natural Restoration Centers<br />
of America, a facility that utilizes state<br />
of the art biologic therapies, including<br />
stem cell treatments, to combat a range<br />
of conditions including neuropathy, back<br />
and joint pain, erectile and vaginal dysfunction,<br />
restless leg syndrome, multiple<br />
sclerosis, stroke, Alzheimer’s, Crohn’s<br />
and colitis, to name a few,” said Dr. Kaye.<br />
“In addition to offering contemporary care<br />
and management for urologic conditions<br />
that are in my realm, my practice has<br />
expanded in the past decade to include<br />
a think outside the box approach to both<br />
urologic and non-urologic conditions. As<br />
part of this unique approach the use of<br />
biologics including “stem cell therapies”<br />
are routinely incorporated into the care of<br />
my patients.<br />
Throughout his career Dr. Kaye has<br />
strived to offer his patients “state of the art<br />
care.” “The field of medicine is a constantly<br />
changing environment. Our personal desire<br />
to always be the best and provide the best<br />
is often challenged by thoughtless regulation,<br />
limited resources, and insurance company<br />
meddling! Despite these pressures,<br />
I have been able to grow and develop a<br />
tremendous amount of experience utilizing<br />
futuristic regenerative techniques and procedures.<br />
It has been fascinating to me to<br />
observe and be responsible improvements<br />
in numerous conditions that have impacted<br />
people for years despite “standard”<br />
treatments.” Dr. Kaye offers non-invasive,<br />
safe/low-risk procedures with little to no<br />
downtime.<br />
Dr. Kaye has lead the pack for innovative<br />
treatments and world class care<br />
during his career, and he has no plans to<br />
slow down. For <strong>2019</strong>, Dr. Kaye has high<br />
hopes for Natural Restoration Centers of<br />
America as it continues to expand in the<br />
field of regenerative medicine. Amongst<br />
next years plans our clinical trials include<br />
a new prostate cancer vaccine.<br />
Contact Dr. Kaye at 480.990.8544<br />
or www.nrcoa.com, 10210 N. 92nd St.<br />
Ste 100, <strong>Scottsdale</strong>, AZ 85258
PEOPLE TO WATCH <strong>2019</strong><br />
The Perfect Fit<br />
Scylvia-Elvira Danese: The Fairy Godmother of Fashion<br />
Scylvia-Elvira Danese, owner of<br />
Danese Creations, has been in business<br />
since 1971. Through her gift<br />
of custom designing, men and women can<br />
get all their custom designing, tailoring,<br />
alterations, bridal wear and all accessories,<br />
fabric, jewelry and the best fitting bra.<br />
“I’m a 3rd generation Custom<br />
Designer/Tailor in my family, I follow My<br />
Mother Maria and Grandmother Chapita,”<br />
said Danese. “My designs have made it to<br />
the Emmys, The Country Music Awards,<br />
the Oscars, the White House, The Oprah<br />
show, I’ve also been featured on First<br />
Edition, total Divas, all the local TV channels.<br />
It’s been an amazing ride for these<br />
last 47 years!”<br />
While Danese is proud of the accolades<br />
and the high profile clients that<br />
have graced her designs, some of her<br />
fondest memories are the ones that have<br />
changed the lives of others. “I saved a<br />
brides wedding day by making a beautiful,<br />
custom wedding gown from scratch, on<br />
the day of the wedding, in 2 hours and<br />
50 minutes, that is how I got dubbed<br />
“the Fairy Godmother Of Fashion”, she<br />
explains. “I’m also called “The Boob<br />
Whisperer” for the expert bra fittings that<br />
I do. Your boobs can either make you<br />
or break you. If they look good, you look<br />
good and feel good, sexy, young, (even if<br />
you’re old) thin, (even if you’re heavy), and<br />
your clothes fit well.”<br />
Danese is committed to helping<br />
every man or woman find their perfect<br />
fit, in addition women can get a free bra<br />
fitting. Clients need to set an appointment<br />
with her shop, and with zero obligations<br />
to purchase bras from her. “Most women<br />
just don’t know what a bra is supposed<br />
to do, how a bra is supposed to fit, how a<br />
bra has been designed, or what bra size<br />
is right for them. Industry estimates are<br />
that anywhere from 70 to 80 perfect of<br />
women are wearing the wrong size bra,<br />
although in my opinion, informed by more<br />
than 47 years of experience, it’s more like<br />
90 percent. And there’s been no reliable<br />
source for women to go to and find out<br />
the truth about bras, bra measuring and<br />
bra sizing, until now.”<br />
If clients are not in the market for<br />
custom designing, you will find original<br />
Danese Creations designs, ready-to-wear<br />
one of a kind bridal gowns, mother of the<br />
bride or groom gowns, evening gowns,<br />
cocktail dresses, skirts, blouses, and more.<br />
Danese Creations prides themselves<br />
on being able to make custom garments<br />
from a picture or a drawing or an idea<br />
and she can do this all without requiring<br />
the client to be local. Above all, Danese<br />
has one goal for her shop “To do the<br />
impossible to get to solve all the sewing<br />
problems that come my way. My<br />
motto that I got from my Father Giacomo<br />
Danese is “Nothing is Impossible, Difficult<br />
but not Impossible”, she explains. “We<br />
never say no, it’s always yes we can, just<br />
say when!”<br />
Contact Danese Creations at<br />
602.955.1313 or www.danesecreations.<br />
com, 3902 E Indian School Rd #3,<br />
Phoenix, AZ 85018.
PEOPLE TO WATCH <strong>2019</strong><br />
Bringing Charity Home<br />
Christine Espinoza connects communities<br />
Christine Espinoza is a connector.<br />
She brings together sellers and<br />
buyers in her real estate career,<br />
local women with her non profit women’s<br />
group, friends and neighbors by sponsoring<br />
community events and works with<br />
several charities around town.<br />
Real estate has been a passion of<br />
Christine’s since she was young. Her<br />
father had been a broker from the time she<br />
was born, trained hundreds of agents and<br />
owned several real estate companies. After<br />
graduating from the University of Arizona,<br />
Christine got her real estate license and is<br />
now celebrating 22 years in the business!<br />
“I treat clients like family and believe<br />
in the golden rule. I want my clients to be<br />
so happy with the service they’ve received,<br />
they are compelled to refer me to their<br />
friends and family,” explains Espinoza.<br />
Espinoza has taken community service<br />
to a new level throughout her real estate<br />
career. “I sponsor events in my neighborhood<br />
and organize donation stations at our<br />
community center collecting items for the<br />
charities I work with, including the Changing<br />
Lives Center, the Phoenix Rescue MIssion<br />
and Phoenix Children’s Hospital. She also<br />
does Facebook Live Videos interviewing<br />
neighbors and business owners as part of<br />
her “Community Video Series.”<br />
In addition to the community events,<br />
Espinoza takes time to give back through her<br />
charity organization. “I started a non-profit<br />
women’s group in 2012 called Platform<br />
<strong>Scottsdale</strong>. We partner with several charitable<br />
organizations to bring awareness to<br />
their cause and collect donations for those<br />
in need, as well as organize hands on volunteering<br />
events for our members. Last year<br />
we hosted a dinner for the women of the<br />
Changing Lives Center. “Helping others is<br />
a passion of mine, whether it’s volunteering<br />
with the homeless or helping a friend’s business<br />
to grow. Winston Churchill said, and I<br />
agree, we make a living by what we get, we<br />
make a life by WHAT WE GIVE.”<br />
“In 2018 we did our first “Platform<br />
Promotes- Women in Business” event.<br />
We celebrated over 30 women business<br />
owners, giving them the opportunity to<br />
showcase their product or service to local<br />
women,” she said. This trunk show type<br />
event was held at the beautiful new venue<br />
Volanti, featured a keynote speaker, live<br />
music, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. It<br />
was truly an honor to host an event that<br />
promoted women business owners in our<br />
community.”<br />
Espinoza is setting her sights on <strong>2019</strong>,<br />
with big changes ahead. She’s partnered<br />
with Helene Cass, a broker at RE/Max Fine<br />
Properties who runs the #1 real estate<br />
team in the McDowell Mountain Ranch<br />
community over the past 20 years. Starting<br />
in <strong>2019</strong>, “Helene & Christine’s Team” are<br />
combining forces. Helene’s long standing<br />
neighborhood success and Christine’s<br />
marketing expertise utilizing video, strategic<br />
networking and social media are sure to be<br />
a winning combination!<br />
Contact the Christine<br />
Espinoza at 602.989.7492 or<br />
www.ChristineSells<strong>Scottsdale</strong>.com;<br />
www.Platform<strong>Scottsdale</strong>.com.
PEOPLE TO WATCH <strong>2019</strong><br />
Rise<br />
Robin Orscheln Elevates Her Industry & Her Community<br />
Tenacious, collaborative, strategic,<br />
and creative; these are words that<br />
describe Robin Orscheln, leading<br />
real estate visionary at the RO Luxury<br />
Group. Robin and her team are industry<br />
leaders in the Arcadia, Biltmore, Paradise<br />
Valley, Phoenix and <strong>Scottsdale</strong> luxury neighborhoods.<br />
Robin’s approachable demeanor<br />
combined with her extensive market experience<br />
have propelled her on the forefront of<br />
luxury real estate in the Valley.<br />
Robin has worked in both national<br />
and local real estate for over 20 years.<br />
She has used her leadership position to<br />
steward the luxury market to move away<br />
from the long-held “me culture” to a more<br />
collaborative “we culture” that benefits<br />
the client, her team, and ultimately the real<br />
estate industry as a whole.<br />
Robin is deeply rooted in her community.<br />
She has a passion for building<br />
relationships that often find her at the<br />
center of initiatives that transcend her<br />
industry. Her success and penchant for<br />
innovation have propelled her relationship<br />
with investors, builders, local business<br />
owners, as well as mentorship opportunities<br />
and civic speaking engagements. She<br />
consistently ranks in the top 1% of real<br />
estate agents and is well known for her<br />
support of numerous charities including<br />
Phoenix Children’s Hospital, which is<br />
closest to her heart.<br />
This past fall Robin forged a partnership<br />
with North&Co., a move that pairs<br />
a preeminent market leading luxury team<br />
with arguably the most ascendant real<br />
estate brokerage in the Valley. She will<br />
serve as a strategic partner in the brokerage<br />
with CEO Brian North and COO<br />
Stephanie Gonzalez. While in this role,<br />
Robin will continue to provide leadership<br />
to the RO Luxury Group that will further<br />
cement her role as an innovative thought<br />
leader in the Phoenix real estate market.<br />
North&Co. will benefit from her leadership,<br />
reputation, experience and unparalleled<br />
industry knowledge.<br />
Together, Robin, Brian and Stephanie<br />
are committed to growing what is being<br />
recognized as the most culture driven real<br />
estate brokerage in all of Arizona. The<br />
growth of both brands will be accelerated<br />
by momentum that a partnership of this<br />
magnitude creates. Orscheln states, “This<br />
move marks the beginning of a new and<br />
very exciting season of my career. One<br />
that will continue to provide me growth in<br />
new ways, every day.”<br />
For <strong>2019</strong>, Robin has a list of projects<br />
that she is anxious to tackle, “I am eager<br />
to develop a comprehensive training<br />
program for my peers and the next generation<br />
of real estate agents. My goal is to<br />
help them elevate their business practices<br />
in this increasingly competitive industry.<br />
In addition, my team is advancing in all<br />
facets of customer service so we can<br />
continue to provide an unprecedented client<br />
experience for the Phoenix real estate<br />
market.”<br />
Contact The Robin Orscheln<br />
Luxury Group at 602.380.8735 or<br />
www.roluxurygroup.com, 5635 E.<br />
Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85018.
PEOPLE TO WATCH <strong>2019</strong><br />
Balance, Lifestyle and Optimization<br />
Power couple offers unique practice<br />
Meet Cristina Romero-Bosch,<br />
NMD, and John A. Robinson,<br />
NMD. The power couple, of the<br />
<strong>Scottsdale</strong>-based The Hormone Zone, are<br />
global experts in hormone replacement<br />
therapy and age management medicine.<br />
“We do things a little different than<br />
most doctors,” Dr. Robinson said. “Our<br />
goal is to make you better than healthy.<br />
We want you to operate at your prime,<br />
enhancing your whole life.”<br />
Since 2006, Drs. Bosch and<br />
Robinson have specialized in Advanced<br />
Hormone Replacement Therapy, age management<br />
and sexual wellness. Recognizing<br />
the complexity and sensitivity of the body’s<br />
hormone system – and that each person<br />
is unique – they work to fully understand<br />
each patient’s individual hormone system<br />
to provide real health and healing.<br />
“Over time, your body’s hormone<br />
system can drift,” Dr. Bosch said. “We<br />
design a personalized treatment based on<br />
comprehensive medical analysis utilizing<br />
innovative methods. And, we listen. We<br />
hear the things that are often missed.<br />
Ultimately, we help patients feel the way<br />
they did when they were younger.”<br />
According to Drs. Bosch and<br />
Robinson, the natural process of aging<br />
does not mean you have to feel old.<br />
In fact, hormonal changes that cause<br />
fatigue, low libido, and issues with mental<br />
clarity can be reversed – helping people<br />
renew their sense of youth.<br />
“We use natural, bio-identical hormones<br />
and nutrients,” Dr. Bosch said.<br />
“These are absorbed and processed more<br />
effectively with fewer side effects for effective<br />
hormonal and metabolic balance.”<br />
At The Hormone Zone, it’s not just<br />
about fixing the issue; it’s also about<br />
unearthing the cause of disease and then<br />
leading you to an optimized self. Often,<br />
hormone imbalance, thyroid disease and<br />
nutritional deficiencies are at the root of<br />
the problem.<br />
“In 2006, there was an emerging science<br />
for natural approaches to hormone<br />
imbalance and performance optimization,<br />
which continues to grow,” Dr. Robinson<br />
said. “We have been doing this for a long<br />
time and have watched it evolve.”<br />
In addition to hormone therapy and<br />
age management medicine, The Hormone<br />
Zone’s comprehensive approach to wellness,<br />
longevity and hormone balance<br />
includes options for sexual health, medical<br />
aesthetics and stem cell therapy.<br />
As advocates for healthy, intimate<br />
relationships, Drs. Bosch and Robinson<br />
have become known as The Sex Docs,<br />
whose mission is to help patients improve<br />
their intimate relationships.<br />
As experts in their field, they are also<br />
the couple’s couple – truly, a husbandand-wife<br />
duo who are advocates for other<br />
couples, with a goal of providing the best<br />
health strategies to enhance people’s<br />
sexual wellness, overall well-being, and<br />
quality of life.<br />
Contact The Hormone Zone<br />
at 480.338.8070 or hormone-zone.<br />
com, 9377 E. Bell Road, Suite 361,<br />
<strong>Scottsdale</strong>, AZ 85260.
PEOPLE TO WATCH <strong>2019</strong><br />
Finance Like Family<br />
Ashton Thomas: Where your wealth and life work in harmony<br />
Ashton Thomas Private Wealth<br />
has one mission: to provide their<br />
clients with clarity about their<br />
finances. Once each client understands<br />
their present situation and their goals, a<br />
plan is put in place for them. This, in turn,<br />
becomes the inspiration to improve all<br />
aspects of their financial lives.<br />
The firm’s wealth advisors deliver<br />
indispensable intelligence and personalized<br />
insight in the complex business of<br />
protecting and enhancing wealth. They<br />
provide the tools in the form of a Wealth<br />
Blueprint which can help clients live richer<br />
and more rewarding lives.<br />
Collectively, the team at Ashton<br />
Thomas has decades of experience in<br />
many disciplines including financial planning,<br />
portfolio management, investment<br />
research, tax planning and retirement plan<br />
advisement. They pride themselves on<br />
thinking differently about wealth management,<br />
challenging the status quo and<br />
constantly push for reinvention.<br />
Ashton Thomas advisors thrive<br />
because they are at their best when they are<br />
building enduring relationships and personal<br />
connections. The team succeeds by creating<br />
an experience that comes to life, in large<br />
part because of how employees, advisors<br />
and clients are treated and how they are<br />
encouraged to give back to their communities.<br />
The firm’s core values of independence,<br />
excellence, integrity and respect form the<br />
foundation of everything the team does.<br />
Keeping life in harmony means keeping<br />
up with their clients and industry trends.<br />
Ashton Thomas believes technological innovation<br />
– particularly in how advisors engage<br />
with clients – will continue to lead much<br />
of the change on the horizon. Clients will<br />
demand more connectivity to their financial<br />
lives, and considerable time and capital is<br />
likely to continue flowing in the direction<br />
of solutions focused on simplifying and<br />
enhancing the client experience.<br />
Accumulating wealth throughout one’s<br />
life takes clarity, persistence and focus. It’s a<br />
journey, and reaching each financial destination<br />
can mean a better life and security for<br />
clients and their loved ones. Ashton Thomas<br />
believes a family’s life and wealth should<br />
work in ongoing harmony, and the firm’s<br />
Wealth Blueprint is designed to help clients<br />
map out their ideal financial life.<br />
Ashton Thomas represents the next<br />
generation of wealth managers, having<br />
built a proprietary digital ecosystem to<br />
engage with tomorrow’s digitally-enabled<br />
client base and the advisors who serve<br />
them. They believe adapting for the future<br />
will involve more than simply tweaking a<br />
website, creating an app or offering more<br />
investment options.<br />
Today’s clients want all aspects of their<br />
financial life to work together, enriching their<br />
lives today and making sure their wealth and<br />
life work in harmony into the future.<br />
Investment Advisory services provided<br />
by Ashton Thomas Private Wealth, LLC, an<br />
SEC registered investment adviser.<br />
Contact Ashton Thomas at<br />
602.732.4745 or ashtonthomaspw.com,<br />
15279 N <strong>Scottsdale</strong> Road, Suite B2-215,<br />
<strong>Scottsdale</strong>, AZ 85254
PEOPLE TO WATCH <strong>2019</strong><br />
Look Amazing, Feel Amazing<br />
Charles Small helps clients ‘Glo’<br />
Glo Medspa is dedicated to providing<br />
clients with an enjoyable<br />
atmosphere, and attention to<br />
every detail. Charles Small, owner of Glo<br />
Medspa, ultimate goal is to achieve a<br />
natural look.<br />
“My philosophy is to provide the<br />
highest level of care with the best possible<br />
results. Honesty and fair pricing is<br />
what I have built my success on,” said<br />
Small. “Our services are focused on<br />
advanced injections that not many other<br />
places will attempt or do not perform<br />
well.”<br />
Charles Small started Glo Medspa<br />
to help people feel better about the way<br />
they look, and in turn feel better on the<br />
inside as well as on the outside. He<br />
strongly believes that when you look<br />
amazing, in turn it makes you feel amazing.<br />
Providing exceptional client care and<br />
really listening to what people have to<br />
say, produces great results in the end.<br />
Small likes to spend time with all his clients<br />
and really get to know each one.<br />
“Glo Medspa has been in business<br />
for 6 years. I began my practice in a<br />
small room doing injections with only<br />
Botox and Juvederm. <strong>So</strong>me of the biggest<br />
highlights of my career so far, is<br />
seeing clients come in from all across<br />
the country who fly out to see me. It<br />
totally blows my mind to see how far I<br />
have come since starting my business,”<br />
said Small. “I knew I wanted a more hip<br />
and trendy type of spa atmosphere, with<br />
a cutting edge in new procedures and<br />
techniques, and that is exactly what we<br />
have accomplished at Glo Medspa. It’s<br />
a safe, warm and inviting place to help<br />
ease people.”<br />
Small has an extensive background<br />
working in critical care for the past<br />
15 years. He has many certifications<br />
including basic and advanced techniques<br />
of Botox and Juvederm injections.<br />
He is also an active member of<br />
the Dermatology Nurse Association as<br />
well as the American <strong>So</strong>ciety of Plastic<br />
Surgical Nurses.<br />
Looking forward to <strong>2019</strong>, Small has<br />
big plans for Glo Medspa. “The hot trend<br />
of 2018 was ‘Jaw Contouring’... While<br />
we are not sure what trends will hit in<br />
<strong>2019</strong>, I can promise we continue to push<br />
the envelope and challenge ourselves to<br />
come up with the most innovative procedures<br />
on the market. Typically, I look at<br />
what is being done over in Europe and<br />
Korea to get an idea of what is coming<br />
soon – and how we can be at the forefront.”<br />
Glo Medspa is also dedicated to<br />
making the community, and world, a<br />
better place. Small and the team at Glo<br />
Medspa is currently helping to raise<br />
money for children in Ukraine with cancer<br />
(www.KidsCancerWeb.org), and<br />
are looking for investors, and community<br />
volunteers, to get involved and help make<br />
this dream come true.<br />
Contact the Glo Medspa at<br />
480.245.6881 or www.glomedspas.com,<br />
6990 E Shea Blvd #218, <strong>Scottsdale</strong>,<br />
AZ 85254.
PEOPLE TO WATCH <strong>2019</strong><br />
1179 Covering the Risk<br />
Christina Church covers clients’ lives - literally<br />
Christina Church has been working<br />
in the insurance industry for 20<br />
years with North Star Resource<br />
Group. Growing up in an insurance family,<br />
she has been around it her entire life.<br />
“As I started learning more about the<br />
industry I was shocked that my own family<br />
was so underinsured. It actually frightened<br />
me. Thank goodness nothing catastrophic<br />
happened during that time, we could have<br />
lost everything we have worked so hard<br />
for. I had no idea that your wages can be<br />
docked for years if you are underinsured,<br />
and you can’t pay out of pocket. There is<br />
almost no education on this topic, I want<br />
to change that” said Church.<br />
When North Star Resource Group<br />
made the decision to expand into the<br />
property and casualty industry and open<br />
Borealis Insurance Services, Church<br />
jumped at the opportunity. Borealis was<br />
formed to work side by side with North<br />
Star’s 160 financial advisors to analyze<br />
their clients’ current risk management<br />
program, educate them about coverage<br />
options available in the marketplace, and<br />
empower them to make the appropriate<br />
changes to fulfill what is important to their<br />
family or business. As an independent<br />
agency, Borealis has access to many of<br />
the industry’s premier carriers and the<br />
ability to find the best coverage and value<br />
for their clients.<br />
“It is simple, “When your values are<br />
clear, decisions are easy. My goal is to<br />
educate families and small businesses<br />
and to protect them from the unknown.<br />
My niche is getting my clients higher<br />
coverage to eliminate any gaps they may<br />
have, while potentially saving them some<br />
money. Surprisingly, this actually happens<br />
the majority of the time, which is amazing!<br />
I am very proud of the fact that much<br />
of my training has been acquired in the<br />
trenches. I am naturally inquisitive and ask<br />
a lot of questions. No two cases are the<br />
same and I have the opportunity to learn<br />
something from each one. It also, makes<br />
my job very interesting and keeps me on<br />
my toes!”<br />
While some find insurance boring,<br />
Church is proud to take on the ‘boring’<br />
part of life and ensure that her clients are<br />
covered from risk. She is also certified in<br />
working with Premier Families. “This gives<br />
me even more insight to help the client<br />
who may have multiple homes, antique<br />
cars, fun toys, etc. These clients usually<br />
have heirlooms and/or collections that<br />
they have worked their entire life to accumulate<br />
and these need specialized protection.<br />
I pride myself on asking the right<br />
questions that someone else might over<br />
look,” she said. “When someone has a<br />
catastrophic occurrence and can call me<br />
up and know they are covered financially,<br />
they no longer think insurance is boring,<br />
they are just grateful that they have one<br />
less thing to worry about.”<br />
Contact Borealis Insurance<br />
Services – a Division of North Star<br />
Resource Group at 480.712.7285 or<br />
Christina@BorealisInsurance.com,<br />
6710 N <strong>Scottsdale</strong> Road, Suite 210,<br />
<strong>Scottsdale</strong>, AZ 85253.
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Unparalleled Patient Experience<br />
Mosharrafa Plastic Surgery pride themselves on patient experience<br />
Mosharrafa Plastic Surgery prides<br />
itself on three words: integrity,<br />
relationships and results. These<br />
principles have guided their practice philosophy<br />
for the past 20 years, helping Dr.<br />
Ali Mosharrafa and Dr. Tamir Mosharrafa<br />
become recognized as leaders in the<br />
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Drs. Ali and Tamir utilize a combination<br />
of tried and true techniques as well as safe<br />
and effective new technologies to give each<br />
patient an unmatched quality of care. “What<br />
makes the Mosharrafa Experience so unique<br />
is the time and attention that the doctors<br />
commit to each patient. Every aspect of<br />
surgery, every office visit and every phone<br />
call is handled directly by myself or Dr.<br />
Tamir,” said Dr. Ali. “This commitment to the<br />
doctor/patient relationship is essential to our<br />
practice and is one of the reasons so many<br />
have trusted us over the years.”<br />
The Mosharrafa Plastic Surgery Skin<br />
Rejuvenation Center offers a comprehensive<br />
array of medical grade skin care<br />
products and aesthetic treatments in order<br />
to help patients achieve a more radiant,<br />
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each patient look years younger.<br />
“Plastic surgery is not superficial.<br />
What we do in the industry of cosmetic<br />
surgery is change the lives of those<br />
who want to make a change. It is why<br />
we became plastic surgeons,” said Dr.<br />
Ali. “When we look as good as we feel,<br />
many aspects of our lives are enhanced.<br />
With modern plastic surgical techniques,<br />
expertly performed, I can offer my patients<br />
natural and beautiful change.”<br />
“My passion began in medical school<br />
where I connected with the specialty’s<br />
unique combination of science and art.<br />
Connecting with people in this way and<br />
helping them to experience their best self still<br />
brings me great joy every day,” said Dr. Tamir.<br />
Along with expertly performed plastic<br />
surgery techniques, Drs. Ali and Tamir offer<br />
the highest quality surgery procedures in<br />
their Mosharrafa Plastic Surgery Outpatient<br />
Center. MOSC is a fully accredited outpatient<br />
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standard. Each member of the surgical<br />
staff is qualified with extensive experience<br />
and they are committed to ensuring that<br />
patients receive the highest quality care,<br />
consistent with the Mosharrafa Experience.<br />
The business philosophy at Mosharrafa<br />
Plastic Surgery is embedded in the core<br />
values of the practice. They provide outstanding,<br />
individualized care to each patient<br />
and achieve the highest quality clinical outcomes<br />
with integrity and professionalism.<br />
“We strive to provide each patent with an<br />
experience that exceeds their expectations.<br />
We promote teamwork where we hold one<br />
another accountable for their individual<br />
actions. Here at Mosharrafa Plastic Surgery,<br />
we constantly monitor the performance of<br />
our staff in a critical, non-condemning way<br />
to be unique for the sake of our patients<br />
and fellow co-workers,” said Dr. Tamir.<br />
Contact Mosharrafa Plastic Surgery<br />
at 602.513.8133 or www.mosharrafa.<br />
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Discover a whole new world at Disney’s Aladdin, which will make its local debut at ASU Gammage on Jan. 31. From the producer<br />
of The Lion King, this hit Broadway musical brings to life Disney’s iconic 1992 film, which was based on the classic Arabic folktale<br />
of Aladdin and the Magic Lamp. The “shining, shimmering, splendid” story will sweep audiences into the enchanted world of a street<br />
rat-turned-prince – who finds love along his journey – with colorful costumes, spectacular scenes, and music (both familiar and<br />
brand-new) by award-winning composer Alan Menken. With nostalgic Disney charm, Aladdin is sure to take you on a magical ride<br />
through its final Valley show on Feb. 17. Times and prices vary. www.asugammage.com.<br />
<strong>So</strong> <strong>Scottsdale</strong>! <strong>January</strong> ‘19 83
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FASHIONABLE DIGS<br />
GO<br />
ORGANIC<br />
If you’re trying to<br />
eat healthier in<br />
the new year but<br />
also crave the<br />
flavors of Mexican<br />
cuisine, Tocaya<br />
Organica is your<br />
ticket to satisfy<br />
both. Founded in<br />
Venice, California,<br />
the elevated<br />
fast-casual concept<br />
has opened<br />
its first Arizona<br />
location at Kierland<br />
Commons. The<br />
menu uses locally<br />
sourced, organic<br />
ingredients rooted<br />
in traditional<br />
Mexican recipes<br />
– think colorful<br />
salads, bountiful<br />
bowls, unexpected<br />
sides (such as<br />
shaved Brussels<br />
sprouts), and classics<br />
like tacos and<br />
burritos. Nearly all<br />
menu items can<br />
be made vegan or<br />
filled with grassfed,<br />
free-range<br />
meat and fresh<br />
seafood selections.<br />
Many items are<br />
gluten-free, too.<br />
And in case you<br />
want to indulge<br />
a bit, Tocaya also<br />
offers a selection<br />
of beer, wine and<br />
margaritas. www.<br />
tocayaorganica.com.<br />
The much-anticipated luxury<br />
wing at <strong>Scottsdale</strong> Fashion Square<br />
is now open, which marks phase<br />
one in the shopping destination’s<br />
multiyear expansion and<br />
renovation. Anchored by Neiman<br />
Marcus and Dillard’s, the new<br />
wing beckons discerning shoppers<br />
with a grand entrance featuring a<br />
striking two-story glass entry.<br />
Other elements include highend<br />
furnishings and finishes, a<br />
new Swarovski-inspired light<br />
column, valet parking, and new<br />
retailers like Saint Laurent, Trina<br />
Turk and Breitling. Adding to<br />
its innovation, the property will<br />
soon be the first permanent<br />
location for an art installation<br />
concept called Wonderspaces.<br />
The area’s first Apple flagship<br />
store – a two-story work of art<br />
itself – has also found a home at<br />
<strong>Scottsdale</strong> Fashion Square, and<br />
an equally luxe coworking space,<br />
Industrious, is set to open this<br />
month. www.fashionsquare.com.<br />
ART & APPRECIATION<br />
The <strong>Scottsdale</strong> Gallery Association’s first Gold Palette ArtWalk of<br />
the year (Jan. 17, 6:30-9 p.m.) will honor first responders and thank<br />
them for their service. The event will serve as a fundraiser to benefit<br />
the 100 Club of Arizona, a nonprofit organization that has aided<br />
statewide public safety agencies, officers, firefighters, EMT/paramedics<br />
and their families since 1968. Themed “Demonstrate and<br />
Donuts,” this special ArtWalk event will feature samples from local<br />
doughnut shops at many of the Downtown <strong>Scottsdale</strong> art galleries.<br />
Other activities will include bagpipe performances, artist demonstrations,<br />
and community safety demonstrations from the <strong>Scottsdale</strong><br />
Police Department’s K-9 Unit. www.scottsdalegalleries.com.<br />
84 <strong>So</strong> <strong>Scottsdale</strong>! <strong>January</strong> ‘19
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LOWDOWN<br />
NEW MENU FOR<br />
A NEW YEAR<br />
Just in time for a post-holiday detox, Farm & Craft has debuted a new menu<br />
featuring a plethora of new items from starters to entrees as well as updates to<br />
existing items. The menu refresh includes listing all of the restaurant’s local and<br />
responsibly sourced vendors, using grass-fed beef throughout, more organic<br />
products, and additional vegetarian dishes that can be made vegan. New items<br />
include a health-packed probiotic bowl, a roasted half chicken, a super green<br />
salad, and vegan banh mi. In other news: Turkey has been removed from the<br />
entire menu to reduce sodium-heavy items and the farro mac and cheese has<br />
made its return (with a gluten-free option available). www.ilovefarmandcraft.com.<br />
BOURBON & BITES<br />
The Bourbon Cellar has relocated from<br />
Carefree to North <strong>Scottsdale</strong> – at <strong>Scottsdale</strong><br />
and Pinnacle Peak roads – with an all-new<br />
menu, fresh decor, an expanded cocktail list,<br />
and a larger patio and space. Owned and operated<br />
by former veteran Doug Smith, who is also<br />
the executive chef, the restaurant uses farmto-table<br />
foods from local purveyors, meat from<br />
Smith’s own butcher shop (French’s Meat), and<br />
fresh seafood flown in daily. True to its name,<br />
The Bourbon Cellar has 300 bourbon selections,<br />
bourbon-tasting flights, and barrel-aged<br />
cocktails. And true to Smith’s roots, veterans<br />
are honored every third Thursday from 5 to<br />
6:30 p.m., where 100 percent of the proceeds<br />
from a $15 buffet benefit American Legion<br />
posts in the Valley. www.thebourboncellar.com.<br />
PHOTO BY TRACI BRANDON<br />
DINING<br />
DELIGHTS<br />
The Saguaro has<br />
launched a special<br />
new program called<br />
Desert Nights on the<br />
patio of its Mexican<br />
eatery, La Senora.<br />
Offered nightly<br />
from 5 to 10 p.m.<br />
through Feb. 28, it<br />
encourages sharing<br />
snacks while warming<br />
up with a selection<br />
of toasty drinks next<br />
to a roaring fireplace.<br />
Snacks include both<br />
savory and sweet –<br />
fondue fries, pulled<br />
pork sliders, and buildyour-own<br />
s’mores<br />
– while the beverages<br />
put a crafty spin on<br />
classic wintertime<br />
libations. Cheers!<br />
www.thesaguaro.com.<br />
GET POPPIN’<br />
For a unique snacking option, pop into Ollie<br />
Pop, a new gourmet popcorn purveyor in<br />
Downtown <strong>Scottsdale</strong> that’s lovingly named<br />
after the owner’s Yorkie. The shop goes<br />
beyond the traditional butter variety (though<br />
it has that too) with flavors that include<br />
hot wings, salt ‘n’ vinegar, Fruity Pebbles,<br />
Champagne and strawberries, and birthday<br />
cake. Prices range from $7 to $11, and<br />
event catering is also available. Bonus: An<br />
Instagram wall with the store name colorfully<br />
scripted provides the perfect background to<br />
snap a popcorn pic. www.olliepop.com.<br />
86 <strong>So</strong> <strong>Scottsdale</strong>! <strong>January</strong> ‘19
PAINLESS FIX FOR RECEDING GUMS!<br />
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A University Study revealed that 89% of patients over 20 years old have gingival recession. If you are concerned about receding gums<br />
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Pinhole Surgical Technique® Provider. This surgical treatment rebuilds the gum line without cut and suture surgery. You can walk out of<br />
our office with a beautiful new smile in a single visit! In fact, the Pinhole Surgical Technique® is often called the “Lunchtime Gum Lift” as it<br />
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BY ELIZABETH LIBERATORE<br />
Arizona Fine Art Expo<br />
Jan. 11-March 24, North <strong>Scottsdale</strong><br />
At the southwest corner of <strong>Scottsdale</strong> and Jomax roads, you’ll find the Arizona<br />
Fine Art Expo. For 10 weeks, 120 global artists will set up their studios within a<br />
44,000-square-foot tent and create fine art. Enjoy art by way of charcoal, pastels,<br />
mixed media, sculptures and beyond. Visitors can meet and mingle with artists to<br />
learn more about their passion and inspiration. Glass-blowing classes will be held in<br />
the sculpture garden throughout the 10 weeks. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Season pass, $10;<br />
seniors and military, $8; children under 12, free. www.arizonafineartexpo.com.<br />
Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel: Celebrating Rachmaninoff<br />
and Debussy<br />
Jan. 15, <strong>Scottsdale</strong> Center for the Performing Arts<br />
Join renowned pianist Jeffrey Siegel for a night of music as he hosts his 40th season<br />
of Keyboard Conversations. Siegel will play music by Claude Debussy and Sergei<br />
Rachmaninoff, two musical pioneers from the early 20th century. Siegel will then provide<br />
commentary on the works played, comparing and contrasting the impressionism<br />
of Debussy music with Rachmaninoff’s late-romantic take and concluding with an<br />
Q&A session. 7:30 p.m. $29-$49. www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org.<br />
Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival<br />
Jan. 18-20, Downtown Carefree<br />
There’s nothing better than a weekend of art, wine and music. Thunderbird Artists<br />
will host its 26th annual Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival, bringing together more<br />
than 155 artists from around the world to showcase creations in a variety of art forms<br />
including pastel, acrylic and jewelry. For an additional fee, festival-goers will get a<br />
souvenir wine glass and six wine-tasting tickets. There will also be bites from local<br />
food trucks parked nearby. This year’s featured artist is Austin Casson, who works<br />
with stone, bronze, resins and forged steel to create magnificent sculptures of eagles<br />
and other birds of prey. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission, $3 (free for Carefree residents);<br />
tasting tickets, $10. www.thunderbirdartists.com.<br />
Dance With Me Gala<br />
Jan. 25, Phoenix Art Museum<br />
Leap into the new year with Ballet Arizona at their annual gala, a black-tie affair that<br />
exudes elegance and grace, much like the company’s dancers. The evening will honor<br />
longtime Ballet Arizona supporters Judd and Billie Jo Herberger for their generous<br />
contributions throughout the years. Guests will raise a glass to the Herbergers during<br />
a gourmet dinner before taking to the dance floor with Arizona Ballet dancers. There<br />
will be also be an opportunity for a sneak peek at Ib Andersen’s The Firebird (which<br />
will open Feb. 14 at Symphony Hall), with a short documentary called The Making of<br />
a World Premiere. 6:30 p.m. Individual, $600; tables, $6,000. www.balletaz.org.<br />
Barrow Grand Ball<br />
Jan. 26, Arizona Biltmore<br />
This annual black-tie event celebrates the philanthropic achievements of the Barrow<br />
Women’s Board of the Barrow Neurological Foundation. This year, the board is highlighting<br />
the Barrow Innovation Center for collective support. Gala attendees will enjoy an<br />
evening including a cocktail reception, dinner and dancing alongside well-known Valley<br />
leaders and philanthropists. 6:30 p.m. $1,000. www.supportbarrow.org.<br />
Childhelp Drive the Dream Gala<br />
Feb. 2, The Phoenician<br />
Childhelp, a nonprofit committed to aiding victims of child abuse, celebrates 60 years<br />
of miracles with its annual Drive the Dream Gala. The Phoenician sets the stage<br />
for this inspiring evening of fine dining, dancing and world-class entertainment. Mix<br />
and mingle with influential and philanthropic leaders as you help those affected by<br />
child abuse. Dr. Stacie J. and Richard J Stephenson will be this year’s event chairs.<br />
Proceeds from the 15th annual gala will benefit the Childhelp’s programs that serve<br />
abused children and their families. 5:30 p.m. $1,000. www.childhelp.org.<br />
88 <strong>So</strong> <strong>Scottsdale</strong>! <strong>January</strong> ‘19
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AUCTIONS<br />
Jan. 16-20, Salt River Fields at Talking Stick<br />
Russo and Steele is a born-and-bred <strong>Scottsdale</strong> enterprise that will host its 19th annual<br />
automobile auction this month. Join buyers, sellers and car lovers for a five-day extravaganza<br />
where 800 cars will cross the auction block. Russo and Steele touts an impressive<br />
portfolio of exclusive and diverse cars – from European sports cars and American<br />
muscle cars to hot rods and custom builds – to wow spectators and potential buyers.<br />
Additionally, a pavilion will feature 130 vendors, including food trucks and a jumbotron<br />
streaming the live auction. Gates open at 9 a.m. $20-$30. www.russoandsteele.com.<br />
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GOODING & COMPANY<br />
SCOTTSDALE AUCTIONS<br />
Jan. 16-19, <strong>Scottsdale</strong> Fashion<br />
Square<br />
Join fellow gearheads at Gooding<br />
& Company’s automotive marketplace.<br />
Adjacent to <strong>Scottsdale</strong><br />
Fashion Square, the show draws in<br />
auto enthusiasts to view an array of<br />
cars, bid on high-quality vehicles,<br />
and connect with other car collectors.<br />
The viewing showcase opens<br />
Jan. 16, and the auctions will take<br />
place Jan. 18 and 19. Times vary.<br />
General admission, $40; auction<br />
catalogue, $100; bidder registration,<br />
$200. www.goodingco.com.<br />
DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS<br />
DARE TO DREAM<br />
Jan. 17-20, Talking Stick Resort<br />
Arena<br />
Enjoy the classics in a new and<br />
magical way as the wonderful<br />
world of Disney comes to life in<br />
this dazzling production. Guests<br />
will be able to relive the stories of<br />
beloved Disney heroines Moana,<br />
Rapunzel, Elsa, Cinderella and<br />
Belle in an icy show hosted by<br />
Mickey and Minnie Mouse bound<br />
to incite childlike awe in everyone.<br />
Times vary. $15-$140. www.<br />
talkingstickresortarena.com.<br />
LIT & SIP<br />
Jan. 17, Desert Botanical<br />
Garden<br />
Kicking off the new year, this new<br />
monthly event is a 21-plus venture.<br />
Enjoy a cocktail while wandering<br />
through the Electric Desert exhibit,<br />
where vibrant projections meet<br />
original music for a mesmerizing<br />
experience. Afterward, grab a pair<br />
of headphones for a silent dance<br />
party, with two DJs playing different<br />
genres of music to cater to the<br />
tastes of each garden-goer. 7-10<br />
p.m. Members, $25; public, $35.<br />
www.dbg.org.<br />
ART ON THE AVENUE<br />
Through Jan. 17, Avenue of the<br />
Fountains<br />
Now in its ninth year, this weekly<br />
art show is home to a wide range<br />
of local artists. Peruse selections<br />
of handmade jewelry, metal art,<br />
pet paintings, furniture and much<br />
more in the park-like area adjacent<br />
to the 560-foot fountain that gives<br />
this town its name, all while connecting<br />
with the community at this<br />
kid- and dog-friendly art walk every<br />
Thursday. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.<br />
www.experiencefountainhills.org.<br />
EMPOWERED COUPLES<br />
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Jan. 12, DC Ranch Village<br />
Health Club & Spa<br />
Make your relationship a priority in<br />
the new year with this uplifting and<br />
growth-focused workshop. With<br />
an emphasis on building essential<br />
communication skills and emotional<br />
intimacy between you and<br />
your partner, the workshop will be<br />
led by sought-after speakers and<br />
relationship coaches. 11:30 a.m.-<br />
4:30 p.m. Individual, $127; couple,<br />
$197. www.meetthefreemans.com.<br />
SUNDAY A’FAIR<br />
Jan. 13, 20 and 27, <strong>Scottsdale</strong><br />
Civic Center Mall<br />
The Sunday A’Fair outdoor concert<br />
series – which has taken place<br />
for 32 years – features top local<br />
musicians, an arts and crafts market,<br />
and free guided tours of the<br />
park sculptures. Friends and family<br />
can pack a picnic basket and lawn<br />
chairs to gather for an afternoon of<br />
live music and fun activities. Food<br />
and drinks will also be available<br />
for purchase. Noon-4 p.m. Free.<br />
www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org.<br />
NIGHTLIFE AT ODYSEA:<br />
GAME NIGHT<br />
Jan. 17, OdySea Aquarium<br />
Party among the fishes with live<br />
music and multiple bars at this<br />
adults-only event. Sip a drink in the<br />
3D Theater-turned-lounge, enjoy a<br />
visit from an Animal Ambassador,<br />
or get a sneak peek into exclusive<br />
areas of the aquarium with behindthe-scenes<br />
tours. Upgrade your<br />
ticket to enjoy a meal that includes<br />
seafood pasta and grilled pork loin<br />
with quinoa. 6-9 p.m. Admission,<br />
$25.95-$29.95; VIP, $39.95-<br />
$44.95. Passholders get free general<br />
admission and discounted VIP<br />
admission ($15 in advance or $20<br />
on-site). www.odyseaaquarium.com.<br />
90 <strong>So</strong> <strong>Scottsdale</strong>! <strong>January</strong> ‘19
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Just a few months ago I got a good closeup view of my lips in the mirror. I was horrified. How could I possibly<br />
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CIRQUE SWAN LAKE<br />
Jan. 18-20, Mesa Arts Center<br />
See the classic Swan Lake as<br />
never before as Troupe Vertigo<br />
combines forces with The Phoenix<br />
Symphony in an awe-inspiring –<br />
and gravity-defying – performance.<br />
Enjoy the story of Prince Siegfried<br />
and Princess Odette performed by<br />
strong men, contortionists, aerialists<br />
and jugglers, all set to Tchaikovsky’s<br />
iconic score. 7:30 p.m. $45-$89.<br />
www.mesaartscenter.com.<br />
DOGS’ DAY IN THE GARDEN<br />
Jan. 19, Desert Botanical<br />
Garden<br />
Bring man’s best friend with you for<br />
a walk on the garden trails. Guests<br />
will be able to meet other dog owners,<br />
shop for dog merchandise at<br />
the “Barketplace,” get family photos,<br />
and learn about local dog-related<br />
nonprofits. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Free with<br />
garden admission ($22); $4 for<br />
dogs, which benefits the Arizona<br />
Humane <strong>So</strong>ciety. www.dbg.org.<br />
FRANKIE VALLI AND THE<br />
FOUR SEASONS<br />
Jan. 19-20, Celerity Theatre<br />
Join the original Jersey Boy for<br />
an unforgettable evening and fall<br />
in love with the classics all over<br />
again as Frankie Valli and The Four<br />
Seasons perform their time-honored<br />
hits. From Sherry to Big Girls Don’t<br />
Cry, revisit the ’60s with the unforgettable<br />
sounds of this beloved<br />
music group. Times vary. $66-$126.<br />
www.celebritytheatre.com.<br />
ROCK ‘N’ ROLL MARATHON<br />
Jan. 19-20, various locations<br />
Come together with an expected<br />
30,000 participants for this<br />
annual race through the streets of<br />
Phoenix, <strong>Scottsdale</strong> and Tempe.<br />
The event includes a full- and<br />
half-marathon, a 10K, a 5K and a<br />
kids race. Runners and spectators<br />
will be able to enjoy live music at<br />
every other mile, and the Grammynominated<br />
headliner will be the<br />
Plain White T’s. Times and prices<br />
vary. www.runrocknroll.com.<br />
THE FAB FOUR<br />
Jan. 25, Mesa Arts Center<br />
The Beatles are known as one of<br />
the most influential bands of all<br />
time thanks to a sound that revolutionized<br />
the music world. Now,<br />
this well-respected tribute band will<br />
give concert-goers Beatlemania all<br />
over again with performances of the<br />
group’s most beloved hits. The Fab<br />
Four combines uncanny physical<br />
resemblance with meticulous attention<br />
to detail, interspersing their<br />
note-for-note renditions with multiple<br />
costume changes that will make<br />
you think you’re experiencing the<br />
real deal. 8 p.m. $29.50-$59.50.<br />
www.mesaartscenter.com.<br />
WASTE<br />
MANAGEMENT<br />
PHOENIX OPEN<br />
Jan. 28-Feb. 3, TPC <strong>Scottsdale</strong><br />
Gear up for the “Greatest and Greenest Show on the Grass,” which is now in its 84th year in<br />
Phoenix. For the third time, the tournament was named PGA TOUR Tournament of the Year,<br />
and it has garnered acclaim for its high-energy holes and luxe options, especially the skyboxes<br />
at the 16th hole and the Bay Club at the 17th hole. The <strong>2019</strong> Phoenix Open has commitments<br />
from a number of high-profile players including Phil Mickelson, Rickie Fowler and<br />
Bubba Watson. At night, the fanfare will continue in the Coors Light Birds Nest with musical<br />
headliners such as Jake Owen and Lee Brice (Jan. 31) and Martin Garrix (Feb. 2). Times<br />
vary. General admission: Monday and Tuesday, free; Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday,<br />
$45; Friday and Saturday, $60. VIP and package prices vary. www.wmphoenixopen.com.<br />
GRAND WINE GALA<br />
Jan. 25, Orange Tree Golf Club<br />
Now in its ninth year, the Arizona<br />
Wine Growers Association’s gala<br />
celebrates the growth and production<br />
of local wine. The event, which<br />
highlights local and independently<br />
owned wineries, will include wine<br />
samples, a three-course dinner,<br />
live music, an hors d’oeuvres<br />
reception, a silent auction, and an<br />
awards ceremony. Reception, 6<br />
p.m.; dinner and awards, 7 p.m.<br />
$125. www.azwinefestivals.com.<br />
KRIS KRISTOFFERSON<br />
& THE STRANGERS<br />
Jan. 25, Celebrity Theatre<br />
Listen to the tunes of Country<br />
Music Hall of Famer Kris<br />
Kristofferson, a seasoned musician<br />
known for his gravelly voice and<br />
rugged looks. A winner of both<br />
a Grammy Award and a Golden<br />
Globe Award, this renowned<br />
singer and songwriter will provide<br />
attendees with an enjoyable evening<br />
savoring the timeless sounds<br />
of country rock and folk music.<br />
Doors, 7 p.m.; show, 8 p.m. $30-<br />
$70. www.celebritytheatre.com.<br />
INDIAN MARKET AND<br />
SOUTHWEST ART FESTIVAL<br />
Jan. 25-27, Avenue of the<br />
Fountains<br />
This highly acclaimed festival<br />
features one-of-a-kind vendors<br />
with Native American tribal creations.<br />
Shop unique handcrafted<br />
jewelry, pottery and paintings while<br />
enjoying traditional storytelling as<br />
well as flute and hoop dancing<br />
at this culturally informative and<br />
family-friendly event. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.<br />
Free. www.carefreeazfestivals.com.<br />
GOLDEN MASQUERADE<br />
GALA<br />
Jan. 26, Phoenix Art Museum<br />
Going into its 51st year, this annual<br />
gala hosted by the Back-to-School<br />
Clothing Drive helps provide Valley<br />
children with new backpacks,<br />
uniforms and school supplies. The<br />
event will include a raffle, a silent<br />
auction, dinner and an awards<br />
ceremony. 6 p.m. $175. www.<br />
backtoschoolclothingdrive.com.<br />
TALK CINEMA<br />
Jan. 29, <strong>Scottsdale</strong> Center for<br />
the Performing Arts<br />
At this screening of a surprise<br />
movie, audience members will get<br />
a preview at an upcoming independent<br />
or foreign film followed by a<br />
discussion led by film scholars and<br />
other special guests. 7 p.m. $14.<br />
www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org.<br />
92 <strong>So</strong> <strong>Scottsdale</strong>! <strong>January</strong> ‘19
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Now<br />
EVENT<br />
CREATE & CONNECT<br />
The Celebration of Fine Art continues its 29-year tradition of bringing together artists and art admirers<br />
BY MANDY HOLMES / PHOTO BY TIMOTHY WAMPLER<br />
The annual Celebration of Fine Art connects<br />
100 artists with art enthusiasts from<br />
Jan. 12 through March 24, showcasing<br />
artists from Arizona and throughout the<br />
country who have been selected for their<br />
exceptional art and celebrated designs.<br />
Located in North <strong>Scottsdale</strong> under the<br />
hard-to-miss signature “big white tents,”<br />
the art show will feature 40,000 square<br />
feet of interactive space, including working<br />
studios, that frequently evolves throughout<br />
the 10-week exhibition.<br />
“Over the course of the past 28 years,<br />
the tradition, passion and dedication of<br />
connecting people to art has remained a<br />
constant focus, sparking conversation and<br />
fostering newfound friendships between<br />
art lovers and artists,” says Susan Morrow<br />
Potje, the co-owner and show director.<br />
“We’re incredibly lucky to work with such<br />
a wide range of talented artists – from<br />
painters, sculptors and jewelry makers to<br />
photographers, fiber and glass artists and<br />
more. The variety of skills our artists bring<br />
to the show only contributes to its energetic<br />
atmosphere, making it a true destination<br />
for all art lovers.”<br />
Each Friday from 4 to 5 p.m. during<br />
the show’s run, a panel of admired artists<br />
will discuss rotating topics ranging from<br />
metalworking to art history as part of the<br />
popular Art Discovery Series. In previous<br />
years, one of the major draws for guests<br />
has been the artist-attendee camaraderie<br />
and learning about the artists’ inspiration<br />
over conversation, wine and gourmet bites.<br />
It’s been 29 years since the<br />
Celebration of Fine Art debuted in<br />
<strong>Scottsdale</strong>, now attracting an average of<br />
nearly 50,000 visitors from around the<br />
globe each year. With thoughtfully curated<br />
galleries ranging from realistic to impressionistic<br />
and abstract to contemporary,<br />
the transformative show has something for<br />
every art connoisseur.<br />
Returning this year is the outdoor<br />
sculpture garden, perfect for an alfresco<br />
stroll through nearly 100 life-size sculptures,<br />
followed by a visit to the shared<br />
workspace where artists can be found<br />
welding, working in kilns and pouring<br />
bronze. Tickets act as a season pass, good<br />
for the duration of the 10-week show.<br />
IF YOU GO…<br />
What: 29th Annual<br />
Celebration of Fine<br />
Art<br />
When: Jan. 12-March<br />
24, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.<br />
daily<br />
Where: Hayden<br />
Road and Loop 101,<br />
<strong>Scottsdale</strong><br />
Tickets: Adults, $10;<br />
children under 12,<br />
free<br />
Information: www.<br />
celebrateart.com<br />
94 <strong>So</strong> <strong>Scottsdale</strong>! <strong>January</strong> ‘19
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Now<br />
EVENT<br />
HIGH-OCTANE HAPPENINGS<br />
The 48th Annual Barrett-Jackson <strong>Scottsdale</strong> Auction rolls into town<br />
BY ELIZABETH LIBERATORE<br />
IF YOU GO …<br />
What: 48th Annual<br />
Barrett-Jackson<br />
<strong>Scottsdale</strong> Auction<br />
When: Jan. 12-20,<br />
times vary<br />
Where: WestWorld<br />
of <strong>Scottsdale</strong>, 16601<br />
N. Pima Road,<br />
<strong>Scottsdale</strong><br />
Tickets: All week<br />
pass, $190 (advance);<br />
$195 (at the gate);<br />
prices vary for<br />
individual day tickets<br />
and VIP packages<br />
Information: www.<br />
barrett-jackson.com<br />
Known as “The World’s Greatest Collector<br />
Car Auctions,” Barrett-Jackson is nirvana<br />
for auto enthusiasts. A <strong>Scottsdale</strong> tradition<br />
each <strong>January</strong>, Barrett-Jackson specializes<br />
in the auction of collector cars, from<br />
vintage and muscle cars to modern supercars.<br />
Politicians, celebrities, professional<br />
NASCAR drivers and major car manufacturers<br />
have attended the highly acclaimed<br />
event in years past. Now celebrating its 48th<br />
year, the roster is expected to draw in even<br />
more attendees than ever before.<br />
“The Barrett-Jackson auction has been a<br />
staple of the <strong>Scottsdale</strong> community for nearly<br />
half a century,” says Craig Jackson, chairman<br />
and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “[This year’s<br />
auction] will bring with it a diverse selection<br />
of collector cars; guests from around the<br />
world; and celebrities from the worlds of<br />
entertainment, sports and business.”<br />
More than 1,700 vehicles will be on<br />
display and crossing the auction block,<br />
including a 1963 Chevrolet Corvette custom<br />
coupe, a 2005 Ford GT, and a 1964 Ford<br />
Falcon Sprint race car. These beauties,<br />
among others, will decorate WestWorld of<br />
<strong>Scottsdale</strong>’s indoor-outdoor grounds.<br />
In addition to vehicles, Barrett-Jackson<br />
offers an impressive lineup of automotive-related<br />
memorabilia, including a vintage carousel.<br />
With 200-plus interactive displays and<br />
shopping opportunities in the vast Exhibitor<br />
Marketplace and hundreds of vehicles up for<br />
auction each day, Barrett-Jackson is equal<br />
parts a car show and a lifestyle event.<br />
A selection of VIP packages are<br />
available, including getting access to Craig<br />
Jackson’s own box. Other options include<br />
a Gold package – with floor seats, access<br />
to the Staging Lanes Hospitality venue, and<br />
viewing the cars before they cross the auction<br />
block – and the Luxury Lounge package,<br />
which offers access to the VIP Skybox<br />
Hospitality Suite.<br />
At Barrett-Jackson’s core, though, has<br />
always been community outreach. This year,<br />
more than a dozen vehicles will be sold to<br />
benefit charities like the Arizona-based TGen<br />
Foundation, Barrow Neurological Foundation<br />
and Childhelp.<br />
“My father, Russ Jackson, and his<br />
business partner, Tom Barrett, founded our<br />
company on the principle of giving back to<br />
the community,” Jackson says. “I’m proud to<br />
continue that tradition this <strong>January</strong> by raising<br />
funds and awareness for deserving charities<br />
across the country.”<br />
96 <strong>So</strong> <strong>Scottsdale</strong>! <strong>January</strong> ‘19
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Now<br />
OUT<br />
NEW TO DO<br />
Welcome <strong>2019</strong> by taking up a fun hobby<br />
Now that it’s a new year, you’ve got a fresh 365 days to fill with whatever<br />
you choose, and what better way to get started than by trying a new hobby or<br />
two? Whether you long to become a culinary master or want to spend some<br />
time outdoors, there are plenty of creative pursuits to check out.<br />
BY MANDY HOLMES<br />
Earn Your Green Thumb<br />
Grow your mind while you learn to grow desert<br />
fauna at the Desert Landscape School, a program<br />
at Desert Botanical Garden that offers six<br />
certificate programs such as desert design and<br />
sustainable desert landscapes. Most programs<br />
consist of 20 hours of instruction that can be<br />
completed in 11 to 12 weeks. Professional and<br />
novice gardeners alike will plant and cultivate<br />
new knowledge with the opportunity to learn<br />
from experts about all aspects of desert landscaping,<br />
earning a credential upon completion.<br />
Class times and prices vary. www.dbg.org.<br />
Take a Cooking Class<br />
Sweet Basil Cooking School at Shea Boulevard<br />
and <strong>Scottsdale</strong> Road offers classes led by<br />
experienced chefs. Classes such as preparing<br />
healthy desserts, making noodles of all kinds,<br />
and how to cook Italian and French cuisines<br />
are offered throughout the day, ranging in price<br />
from $60 to $75 per lesson. The fun, hands-on<br />
classes are taught in a relaxed atmosphere,<br />
with no previous cooking experience required.<br />
Attendees get to eat the prepared dishes at the<br />
end of the session, plus take home a handful of<br />
new recipes. www.sweetbasilgourmet.com.<br />
Become a Barbecue Expert<br />
Earn your grilling chops at a BBQ Island barbecuing<br />
class. Taking place monthly, they are<br />
geared toward education, frequently featuring<br />
talented pitmasters such as Jess Pryles of<br />
Hardcore Carnivore and BBQ Pit Wars judge<br />
Moe “Big Moe” Cason. Classes are focused on<br />
competition smoking barbecue, typically lasting<br />
about three hours and varying in price from $40<br />
to $200. Each session has its own style and<br />
menu, and participants get to taste the fruits of<br />
the pitmasters’ labor. www.bbqislandinc.com.<br />
PHOTO BY G.I. PHOTOGRAPHY<br />
Ride a Fat Bike<br />
<strong>So</strong>noran Outdoor Adventures is the only company<br />
that offers guided fat bike tours in the<br />
Phoenix area. Fat bikes provide a great option<br />
for exploring local trails and desert terrain<br />
with the security of enhanced stability due<br />
to the bikes’ larger tire size. If you prefer the<br />
do-it-yourself approach, the company offers fat<br />
bike rentals for individuals in addition to hiking<br />
tours, corporate outings and after-dark bike<br />
rides. www.sonoranoutdooradventures.com.<br />
Get Crafty<br />
Looking for new arts and crafts ideas? Paper<br />
<strong>So</strong>urce, located in <strong>Scottsdale</strong> Quarter, offers<br />
weekly classes on new and trendy craft ideas<br />
ranging from handmade greeting cards and origami<br />
to rubber stamp art projects. If you can’t<br />
make it to a scheduled class, not to worry –<br />
you can throw a private event with five or more<br />
of your friends. www.papersource.com.<br />
Let the Good Times Roll<br />
From beginners to pros, Bowlero in North<br />
<strong>Scottsdale</strong> has plenty of sociable bowling<br />
options. Whether you want to practice your<br />
game, compete in a tournament, or just mingle,<br />
there are both social clubs and leagues for<br />
bowling alley fun. New bowlers can join an existing<br />
group to meet new people, or team up with<br />
friends and start their own. www.bowlero.com.<br />
98 <strong>So</strong> <strong>Scottsdale</strong>! <strong>January</strong> ‘19
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Now<br />
OUT<br />
NEW YEAR<br />
RESET<br />
Start fresh with a holiday detox<br />
The holiday season has a habit of tiring your body out, from overindulging<br />
to shopping fatigue to one too many late nights. With the festivities behind<br />
you, now is the perfect time to indulge in something else – a refresh of muchneeded<br />
TLC for the mind and body with detoxifying spa treatments.<br />
BY ALISON BAILIN BATZ<br />
Holiday Body Detox Treatment<br />
At the recently renovated Luna Spa at The<br />
<strong>Scottsdale</strong> Resort at McCormick Ranch,<br />
this 80-minute body treatment nourishes<br />
at the cellular level. Starting with a cup of<br />
nutrient-packed detox tea, it continues with<br />
an exfoliating coconut sugar scrub containing<br />
shea butter, cane sugar, vitamin E and coconut<br />
water, followed by a body detox wrap using<br />
chocolate mud. While snuggled in the warm<br />
mud, which also contains ginseng extract,<br />
cocoa, live carrot cells and a vitamin blend<br />
rich in antioxidants, guests will get a relaxing<br />
peppermint oil scalp massage. The treatment<br />
concludes with a sweet cream body milk<br />
containing cucumber extract and a blend of six<br />
natural essential oils. $179 (through Feb. 28).<br />
www.thescottsdaleresort.com.<br />
Magnesium Detox Wrap<br />
The Revive Spa at JW Marriott Phoenix Desert<br />
Ridge Resort & Spa offers several water-based<br />
treatment options with a myriad of benefits<br />
for the mind and body. One tailor-made for<br />
this time of year is the 50-minute Magnesium<br />
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and improves muscle function and energy generation.<br />
It begins with a gentle, but effective,<br />
exfoliation meant to increase circulation and<br />
strengthen vascular tissue. A light wrap using<br />
a gel mask made of magnesium, which helps<br />
more than 300 enzymatic reactions within the<br />
body including the metabolism of food and synthesis<br />
of fatty acids, is then applied. Finally, a<br />
rich body lotion application with aloe and algae<br />
extracts will soothe and protect the skin. $155.<br />
www.jwdesertridge.com.<br />
Recovery Algae Wrap<br />
The brand-new Phoenician Spa’s Recovery<br />
Algae Wrap is an ideal solution for both<br />
overworked muscles … and hangovers. This<br />
50-minute remineralizing wrap, which is infused<br />
with the uplifting aromas of grapefruit, rosemary<br />
and peppermint, features an exotic combination<br />
of algae, kelp, seaweed and a deep detox<br />
mud. The ingredients work together to flush<br />
out impurities in the body and skin as well as<br />
boost the immune system. It also increases<br />
cellular metabolism, which directly impacts<br />
the body’s energy and its ability to rid itself of<br />
excess empty calories and sugars. $185-$195<br />
depending on the day. www.thephoenician.com.<br />
Adobe Clay Purification Wrap<br />
This 60-minute Native American-inspired<br />
healing treatment at JW Marriott <strong>Scottsdale</strong><br />
Camelback Inn Resort & Spa exfoliates, nourishes<br />
and detoxifies. It begins with an aromatic<br />
conditioner, which is massaged into the hair.<br />
Then, adobe clay, which is known for absorbing<br />
into the skin and drawing out toxins as well as<br />
for relaxing muscles, is applied to the body.<br />
<strong>So</strong>uthwestern-inspired soap and cactus fiber<br />
cloth are provided to shower off the clay, after<br />
which heated juniper and sage oils are applied<br />
to the body. The treatment is completed with a<br />
short stint in the sauna to infuse the oils deeper<br />
into the skin. $165. www.camelbackinn.com.<br />
100 <strong>So</strong> <strong>Scottsdale</strong>! <strong>January</strong> ‘19
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Holly Ruggles may be a new artist to <strong>Scottsdale</strong>’s On the Edge<br />
Gallery, but she has been making art her entire life. Growing up,<br />
Ruggles’ father owned a flower shop where she watched him create<br />
stunning arrangements with flowers and other materials.<br />
“He always let me experiment with anything I could find: castoff<br />
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Her early experimentation in creativity led to receiving a master’s<br />
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also received several notable grants for graduate work in art and<br />
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grant; and two Freeman Foundation grants for East Asian studies.<br />
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traditional gyotaku artists.<br />
“Reality is not my goal. Rather, I combine my gyotaku fish with<br />
watercolor and collage to create unique underwater worlds,” says<br />
Ruggles, noting that she uses multiple methods for her fish images<br />
that include molds, original silkscreen prints, and patterned paper.<br />
Ruggles often works on several pieces at once, with each fish<br />
painting having three stages. First, she uses multiple techniques<br />
to paint watercolor backgrounds. She then begins the time-consuming<br />
process of printing the fish by painting the fish’s body with<br />
acrylic, often blending in metallic paints to create shimmer.<br />
“Each print involves repainting the fish body [to add additional<br />
color and highlight], so no two are exactly alike,” Ruggles explains.<br />
She notes that collaging, the final step, is when “the creative process<br />
kicks into gear and the real fun begins.”<br />
Drawing from her time in the flower shop, Ruggles takes a<br />
similar approach with her underwater scenes. Her hunt for interesting<br />
items never stops – pressed leaves, butterfly wings, wool<br />
fiber, and miniature sand dollars are some of the objects that often<br />
adorn her paintings.<br />
“I always hope to create worlds where viewers will become<br />
intrigued and want to follow my fish as they swim through mysterious<br />
waters,” the artist says.<br />
The environment is a concern for Ruggles, and she hopes<br />
her gyotaku works transcend art by serving as a reminder of how<br />
important it is to protect Earth’s precious waterways and oceans.<br />
Ruggles’ work can be viewed and purchased at the On<br />
the Edge Gallery, 7050 E. 5th Ave., <strong>Scottsdale</strong>; 480.265.8991;<br />
www.ontheedgegallery.com.<br />
102 <strong>So</strong> <strong>Scottsdale</strong>! <strong>January</strong> ‘19
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Style<br />
ALLURE<br />
BY JALIA PETTIS<br />
NEW YEAR, NEW YOU<br />
Nourishing products that add some TLC to your beauty routine<br />
Depuffing creamgel<br />
eye masque,<br />
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dermalogica.com.<br />
24-karat gold<br />
lifting and firming<br />
eye patches, Peter<br />
Thomas Roth, $75<br />
at Nordstrom, www.<br />
nordstorm.com.<br />
Anti-pollution<br />
toner, Chanel, $45 at<br />
Macy’s, www.macys.<br />
com.<br />
Ultimate hydrating<br />
moisturizer, Le<br />
Metier de Beaute,<br />
$225 at Neiman<br />
Marcus, www.<br />
neimanmarcus.com.<br />
Lip treatment oil,<br />
Hourglass, $44<br />
at Sephora, www.<br />
sephora.com.<br />
Rose-infused skin,<br />
hair and nail oil, $65<br />
at Laura Mercier, www.<br />
lauramercier.com.<br />
106 <strong>So</strong> <strong>Scottsdale</strong>! <strong>January</strong> ‘19
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Beveled mirror, John<br />
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ice bucket, Tom<br />
Dixon, $300 at Saks<br />
Fifth Avenue, www.<br />
saksfifthavenue.com.<br />
108 <strong>So</strong> <strong>Scottsdale</strong>! <strong>January</strong> ‘19
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Signature check<br />
rain boots,<br />
Burberry, $390 at<br />
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Patent leather with<br />
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at Madewell, www.<br />
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Brown suede with<br />
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Pointed-toe stiletto,<br />
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Faux leather<br />
snake print<br />
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Long-sleeve silk<br />
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Lam, $1,290 at Saks<br />
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Tassel silk scarf,<br />
Treasure & Bond, $79<br />
at Nordstrom, www.<br />
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Velvet embroidered<br />
shoulder bag,<br />
Gucci, $2,290 at<br />
Neiman Marcus, www.<br />
neimanmarcus.com.<br />
Embroidered jogger<br />
pant, $198 at Johnny<br />
Was, www.johnnywas.<br />
com.<br />
Asymmetrical<br />
silk blouse, Elie<br />
Tahari, $250 at<br />
Bloomingdale’s, www.<br />
bloomingdales.com.<br />
Painted print<br />
T-shirt, Alexander<br />
McQueen, $178<br />
at Farfetch, www.<br />
farfetch.com.<br />
112 <strong>So</strong> <strong>Scottsdale</strong>! <strong>January</strong> ‘19
114 <strong>So</strong> <strong>Scottsdale</strong>! <strong>January</strong> ‘19<br />
JACKET: Wool,<br />
Canali. VEST: Quilted<br />
red, Waterville.<br />
SHIRT: Gray mock<br />
turtleneck, John<br />
Smedley. PANTS:<br />
Selvedge jeans,<br />
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POCKET SQUARE: Blue, Eaton. SUIT: Black peak lapel, Jack Victor. TIE: Paisley silk, Ermenegildo Zegna. SHIRT: Pink button-down, Eaton.<br />
All from The Clotherie, 602.956.8600. CAR: Lot #1130, 1947 Cadillac Series 62.<br />
116 <strong>So</strong> <strong>Scottsdale</strong>! <strong>January</strong> ‘19
JACKET: Flannel<br />
tribal print, Faherty.<br />
SHIRT: Denim<br />
three-button longsleeve,<br />
Eaton. Both<br />
from The Clotherie,<br />
602.956.8600.<br />
CAR: Lot #7575.2,<br />
1959 Chevrolet 3100<br />
Apache Pickup.<br />
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118 <strong>So</strong> <strong>Scottsdale</strong>! <strong>January</strong> ‘19<br />
POCKET SQUARE:<br />
Floral, Eaton.<br />
JACKET: Plaid gray<br />
sports coat, Canali.<br />
SHIRT: Yellowand-white<br />
striped,<br />
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from The Clotherie,<br />
602.956.8600. CAR:<br />
Lot #1327, 1957<br />
Chevrolet Corvette<br />
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SCARF: Cashmere Scottish plaid. JACKET: Black-and-white checkered zip-over, Eaton. SHIRT: Black cotton T-shirt, Reigning Champ. PANTS:<br />
Slim jeans, Paige. All from The Clotherie, 602.956.8600. CAR: Lot #1305, 1955 Chevrolet 210 Custom Sedan “X-Box.”<br />
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120 <strong>So</strong> <strong>Scottsdale</strong>! <strong>January</strong> ‘19<br />
JACKET: Gray silk<br />
and wool blend<br />
sports coat, Jack<br />
Victor. SWEATER:<br />
Thermal red wool,<br />
John Smedley.<br />
SHIRT: White<br />
long-sleeve polo,<br />
Sunspel. PANTS:<br />
Black jeans, AG. All<br />
from The Clotherie,<br />
602.956.8600.<br />
CAR: Lot #1295,<br />
1953 Buick Skylark<br />
Convertible.
JACKET: Westport Crown fleece in arctic night, Peter Miller. SHIRT: Floral button-down, Eaton. PANTS: White straight jeans, AG.<br />
All from The Clotherie, 602.956.8600. CAR: Lot #1071. 1971 Dodge Challenger Custom Hardtop.<br />
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BY JIM PRUETER<br />
Until now, if you wanted a luxury electric crossover<br />
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Its all-wheel drive with off-road capability fords<br />
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Unlike the cold, sober minimalism of the<br />
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Taste<br />
DISH / DRINK / CHEERS / CUISINE / FOOD FILES / DINING GUIDE<br />
BY ALISON BAILIN BATZ / PHOTO BY DEBBY WOLVOS<br />
In Italy, an “osteria” serves simple food with an emphasis on local specialties and homegrown ingredients. At Fellow Osteria, which<br />
opened at ASU Sky<strong>So</strong>ng in December, the aim is to pair that traditional concept with contemporary touches. A seasonal menu<br />
highlight, the eatery’s tangy, savory and lightly sweet House-made Swiss Chard Ravioli ($14) starts with made-from-scratch ravioli<br />
crafted with water, eggs and imported Italian flour. It’s filled with locally sourced red Swiss chard as well as pecorino, Parmesan and<br />
ricotta cheeses. After a quick boil, the ravioli is transferred to a Paderno pan and cooked with sage, butter and olive oil. The ravioli is<br />
then plated and finished with the same sage-infused butter before being topped with fresh sage and delicate Parmesan.<br />
Fellow Osteria, 1455 N. <strong>Scottsdale</strong> Road, <strong>Scottsdale</strong>; 480.207.1864; www.fellowosteria.com.<br />
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PRETTY POTIONS<br />
Libations that make you look twice<br />
They say that you eat food with your eyes first, and the same<br />
can be said with drinking cocktails. From alluring glasses to bold<br />
colors to from-the-garden garnishes, here are sippers that look as<br />
good as they taste.<br />
Italian Bird<br />
Parma Italian Roots<br />
Light as a feather but with an unexpected twist, the Italian Bird<br />
melds gin, elderflower, ginger beer, refreshing citrus and butterfly<br />
pea flowers, which alter the color of the cocktail to purple upon<br />
being added. $12. www.parmaitalianaz.com.<br />
Rosalee’s Downfall<br />
Blanco Tacos + Tequila<br />
Made with rose petal-infused mango liqueur, organic Azunia<br />
Blanco Tequila, and lime, this cocktail is refreshingly romantic. The<br />
fastest way to a woman’s heart might still be roses and chocolate,<br />
but tequila served this seductively goes a long way too. $10.<br />
www.blancotacostequila.com.<br />
Rosé Snowcone<br />
Mora Italian<br />
Put on your mittens and dive into this seasonal rosé snowcone,<br />
which is made with fresh grapefruit, blackberry and pomegranate<br />
juices as well as provincial rosé. $11. www.moraitalian.com.<br />
Mastro’s Lemon Drop<br />
Mastro’s City Hall<br />
Lemon-infused vodka, sweet and sour, triple sec and fresh lemon<br />
are served up and smoking over dry ice. Its sweet lemon-sugar<br />
rim is made by Little Waisted, recognizable from CNBC’s Billion<br />
Dollar Buyer. $18. www.mastrosrestaurants.com<br />
Forbidden Fruit<br />
Taco Guild<br />
This cocktail starts with a familiar flavor from childhood: Martinelli’s<br />
Apple Juice! It is mixed with lime juice, blood orange liqueur and<br />
Espolón Tequila Blanco, and then finished with a float of Gosling’s<br />
Ginger Beer for a pop of flavor and a hefty sprig of mint. $9.95.<br />
www.tacoguild.com.<br />
Skinny Prick<br />
SumoMaya Mexican-Asian Kitchen<br />
Patrón Citrónge Liqueur, an all-natural orange liqueur, acts as<br />
the base of this fresh take on a margarita. It’s paired with blanco<br />
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tequila, housemade prickly pear puree, fresh lime juice and rich<br />
honey, resulting in a tasty cocktail as potent as it is pretty. $12.<br />
www.sumomaya.com.<br />
Penny Lane<br />
Restaurant Progress<br />
Equal parts delicate and stunning, Penny Lane features rye whiskey,<br />
blanc vermouth, sherry and aged calvados, which is a fruit-infused<br />
brandy from the Normandy region in France. The kicker: It<br />
also features soothing chamomile in the recipe as well as chamomile<br />
flowers for garnish. $15. www.restaurantprogress.com.<br />
Chiltepin Cobbler<br />
OBON Sushi + Bar + Ramen<br />
Little-known fact: The Chiltepin is the only wild chile native to the<br />
United States. Smoky and hot, the wild flavors of Chiltepin syrup<br />
are deftly balanced in this cocktail with tangy lemon juice, muddled<br />
maraschino cherries, herbaceous gin, and blanc vermouth. $12.<br />
www.obonsushi.com.<br />
La Rosa Dama<br />
Pobrecito<br />
This Downtown Phoenix cocktail bar’s vibrant version of frozen<br />
sangria begins with sparkling Spanish cava rosé wine as well as<br />
an Italian aperitif that are combined with grapefruit liqueur and<br />
pineapple and lime juices. It is served frozen with a burnt lime<br />
wedge and grapefruit peel. $13. www.pobrecitophx.com.<br />
Violet Voyeur<br />
Discovery Lounge at Boulders Resort & Spa<br />
Floral and fruity, this stunner blends liqueur de violette, vodka,<br />
lemon, and blueberries. The result is smooth with a hint of tartness<br />
as well as a kick of sweetness. $16. www.theboulders.com.<br />
Peach Ambrosia<br />
Hand Cut Burgers & Chophouse<br />
Handcrafted with peach vodka, fresh lemon juice, rose water,<br />
housemade hibiscus simple syrup, and ripe blueberries, this drink<br />
is topped with fresh flowers and herbs to give it something extra.<br />
$13. www.handcutchophouse.com.<br />
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CHEERS<br />
FLAMING FIREWATER<br />
No Smoke Without Fire lights up the Liberty Station DC Ranch cocktail lineup<br />
When Liberty Station American Tavern<br />
& Smokehouse DC Ranch opened last<br />
year, the beverage program was centered<br />
on classic, vintage cocktails.<br />
“Over time, we evolved,” says Matt<br />
Keeler, Liberty Station’s director of operations.<br />
“Today, our cocktails are modern –<br />
and often cheeky – riffs on vintage varieties<br />
for today’s guests. Given they’re riffs, we<br />
even named each one after a classic rock<br />
album with great riffs of their own.”<br />
For example, No Smoke Without Fire<br />
($12), which is named after the 1988 Bad<br />
Company song, is a twist on the sazerac.<br />
“Like a classic sazerac, we start by<br />
rinsing the mixing glass with absinthe,”<br />
Keeler says. “But rather than cognac or<br />
whiskey, which are the base spirits in a<br />
sazerac, we start with <strong>So</strong>tol Por Siempre.”<br />
<strong>So</strong>tol is derived from the desert spoon<br />
plant, a relative of agave, making the spirit a<br />
cousin to mezcal and tequila.<br />
“It’s almost as smoky as mezcal with<br />
more of a peppery earthiness,” says Keeler,<br />
who combines the sotol with housemade<br />
cherry anise liqueur to bring out the black<br />
licorice flavor of the absinthe rinse while<br />
enhancing the sweetness.<br />
He then adds simple syrup and St.<br />
Elizabeth Allspice Dram, which pulls out the<br />
pepper and spice notes of the sotol and<br />
anise.<br />
“We stir the ingredients and then pour<br />
them into a bucket glass over an artisanal<br />
ice cube,” Keeler says.<br />
The cocktail is finished with rumsoaked<br />
cherries that have been dipped in<br />
cinnamon, skewered and lit on fire at the<br />
bar before being brought to the table.<br />
According to Keeler, the final, fiery<br />
step isn’t just your average garnish – it’s a<br />
show.<br />
Liberty Station DC Ranch, 20825 N.<br />
Pima Road, <strong>Scottsdale</strong>; 480.278.7044;<br />
www.libertystationtavern.com.<br />
BY ALISON BAILIN BATZ / PHOTO BY DEBBY WOLVOS<br />
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Taste<br />
CUISINE<br />
CHEF CONVERSATIONS<br />
In the kitchen with Cory Oppold of Atlas Bistro<br />
At Atlas Bistro, executive chef Cory Oppold creates multicourse, fixed-price<br />
menus that change regularly based on seasonal – and often local – ingredients.<br />
BY ALISON BAILIN BATZ / PHOTO BY DEBBY WOLVOS<br />
What would we be surprised to know<br />
about you?<br />
I didn’t work in a professional kitchen until age<br />
22!<br />
How is that possible?<br />
I grew up on a dairy farm in a small Illinois<br />
town, milking cows and helping with our crops.<br />
My sister lived in the “big city” of Phoenix and<br />
loved it, so I moved here in 1998, at age 18,<br />
to attend school with plans to be an architect.<br />
I soon found myself eating out more than<br />
studying, fascinated with food I never saw on<br />
the farm. In 2001, I enrolled at the <strong>Scottsdale</strong><br />
Culinary Institute to marry studying and eating<br />
together as best as I could.<br />
<strong>So</strong> how did you finally get into the<br />
kitchen?<br />
In 2002, an instructor saw something in me and<br />
helped get me my first job working at Different<br />
Pointe of View (DPOV) under then-executive<br />
chef Ivan Flowers. I would spend the next seven<br />
years mentoring under him, first at DPOV and<br />
then at L’Auberge de Sedona in 2007.<br />
How did you make your way back<br />
to Phoenix?<br />
In 2009, I came back to the Valley to put some<br />
advice from Ivan into action. He suggested I<br />
take time out from working in busy kitchens to<br />
teach, which would help me master my process<br />
for effectively and efficiently developing talent.<br />
<strong>So</strong>, I became an instructor at Le Cordon Bleu<br />
in <strong>Scottsdale</strong>.<br />
Was he right?<br />
Yes, the slower pace not only taught me how<br />
to develop talent, but it also allowed me to<br />
develop my own signature approach to cooking:<br />
building complex flavors by combining<br />
multiple simplistic ingredients, treated as they<br />
were meant to be.<br />
And, finally, tell us about coming to<br />
Atlas Bistro.<br />
After quick stints at Binkley’s and Tarbell’s,<br />
I joined Atlas in 2014 as the executive chef,<br />
where owner Todd Sawyer embraces my<br />
approach to food and my passion for artful –<br />
and often abstract – plating concepts.<br />
Atlas Bistro, 2515 N. <strong>Scottsdale</strong> Road,<br />
<strong>Scottsdale</strong>; 480.990.2433; www.atlasbistrobyob.com.<br />
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FOOD FILES<br />
SOUP’S ON!<br />
Spoonfuls of scrumptiousness to warm you up<br />
BY ALISON BAILIN BATZ<br />
Butternut Squash <strong>So</strong>up<br />
J&G Steakhouse<br />
A perfect wintertime favorite starter, this soup<br />
features full-bodied flavor and a velvety-smooth<br />
texture thanks to a surprisingly simple medley<br />
of freshly pureed butternut squash topped with<br />
earthy, buttery sauteed oyster mushrooms. $10.<br />
www.jgsteakhousescottsdale.com.<br />
Lentil Curry Coconut <strong>So</strong>up<br />
Phoenix Public Market Cafe<br />
Made with the bold flavors of curry and coconut,<br />
this chunky vegan soup is perfect for spicing<br />
up a chilly day. Lentils round out the dish for<br />
a protein-packed bowl that’s even better when<br />
used to dunk locally baked Noble bread. $4<br />
(cup) or $8 (bowl). www.phxpublicmarket.com.<br />
Green Chili Pork Stew<br />
Salty <strong>So</strong>w<br />
The restaurant’s famous recipe is made with<br />
pepper jack cheese, boneless country-style pork<br />
ribs, onions, jalapenos, dried New Mexico green<br />
chiles, and garlic. The sharable dish is served<br />
with warm buttered tortillas and a charred serrano<br />
pepper on top. $10. www.saltysow.com.<br />
Spicy Potato Corn Chowder<br />
Gadzooks Enchiladas & <strong>So</strong>up<br />
This is a creamy, spicy, veggie-packed chowder<br />
that includes three types of peppers as well<br />
as mashed potatoes, corn, salsa, cilantro and<br />
<strong>So</strong>uthwest spices. You can also add one of<br />
Gadzooks' house-braised meats, including pork<br />
shoulder and bison, to make it even heartier.<br />
$5.50. www.gadzooksaz.com.<br />
PHOTO BY DEBBY WOLVOS<br />
The dip in Valley temperatures during winter months doesn’t warrant ski jackets<br />
or snow tires. It does, however, give you an excuse to dive into hot, hearty<br />
soups – and their history – all month long.<br />
The word soup itself derives from the French word “soupe,” and evidence<br />
of the cold-weather favorite can be found dating back to 20,000 B.C. when<br />
our ancestors used animal hides to help waterproof vessels so they could boil<br />
water needed for the base of their version of soup.<br />
Thankfully, chefs have upgraded both their vessels and recipes over the<br />
years. Here are a variety to try this month.<br />
Onion <strong>So</strong>up Gratinee<br />
The Collins Small Batch Kitchen<br />
Available all month long for lunch or dinner,<br />
slow-cooked onions and housemade beef<br />
stock are topped with a crunchy crouton and<br />
bubbling Gruyere cheese, resulting in a savory<br />
bowl of comfort. $8. www.thecollinsaz.com.<br />
Posole Rojo<br />
Crujiente Tacos<br />
Slow-simmered, the Posole Rojo is a spicy kick<br />
with flavorful, warming layers from the charred<br />
tomato and roasted chile-based broth, pork,<br />
hominy, lime, jalapeno, onion and cilantro. $9.<br />
www.crutacos.com.<br />
Azteca <strong>So</strong>up<br />
Sierra Bonita Grill<br />
Perfect if you’re feeling under the weather, the<br />
Azteca <strong>So</strong>up is like a Mexican version of a classic<br />
chicken noodle soup. A smoky, spicy broth<br />
of chipotles, onions, roasted tomatoes, garlic<br />
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and chicken stock is mixed with slow-roasted<br />
chicken, then topped with avocado, cilantro,<br />
panela cheese and crispy tortilla strips. $8<br />
(cup) or $11 (bowl). www.sierrabonitagrill.com.<br />
Three Sisters <strong>So</strong>up<br />
Gertrude’s<br />
A classic winter veggie – butternut squash<br />
– is this soup’s foundation. Pureed roasted<br />
poblanos, cumin, coriander and coconut milk<br />
are added as well as tri-color hominy and crisp<br />
garbanzo beans, all garnished with cilantro oil.<br />
$10. www.gertrudesrestaurant.net.<br />
Gazpacho<br />
Delux<br />
For those who prefer to chill out even when<br />
there is a chill out, don’t miss Delux’s gazpacho.<br />
The cold soup has a tomato base packed with<br />
seasonal vegetables. It’s garnished with avocado<br />
and goat cheese for an added dimension<br />
of flavor. $7.95. www.deluxburger.com.<br />
Corn Bisque<br />
The Market by Jennifer’s Restaurant & Bar<br />
Using both pureed and grilled corn, the addition<br />
of bacon bits and creme fraiche provide crunch<br />
and richness. Garnished with a parsley leaf, this<br />
bisque can also be prepared vegetarian-style<br />
upon request. $9. www.themarketbyjennifers.com.<br />
Tortilla <strong>So</strong>up<br />
Artizen at The Camby<br />
A selection of ingredients with a kick – fireroasted<br />
tomatoes, poblanos, chipotle in adobo,<br />
and cumin to name a few – are sauteed in olive<br />
oil and simmered in chicken stock. Tortilla chips<br />
are then blended in until the soup is thickened.<br />
Lime juice brightens the spiced flavor, and it<br />
PHOTO BY ALISA SHELTON<br />
is garnished with fresh avocado, crema and a<br />
blue corn crostini made in-house using Hayden<br />
Mills blue corn meal. $9. www.artizenaz.com.<br />
French Onion <strong>So</strong>up<br />
Eddie Merlot’s<br />
To get this iconic dish just right, a five-onion<br />
mix is sauteed until caramelized. A rich housemade<br />
broth is then added and simmered for<br />
hours. Once ordered, freshly cut croutons and<br />
Gruyere cheese are the crowning delicacies<br />
before it’s baked until melted. $5.95 (cup) or<br />
$9.95 (bowl). www.eddiemerlots.com.<br />
Cream of Endive <strong>So</strong>up<br />
Original Gravity<br />
This delectable soup is everything you want for<br />
your seasonal comfort food. The creamy endive<br />
base, topped with caramelized portobello<br />
mushrooms, is equal parts earthy and sweet.<br />
It’s served with toasted Noble country bread for<br />
dipping. $10. www.ogphx.com.<br />
Baja Chicken Enchilada <strong>So</strong>up<br />
32 Shea<br />
A guest favorite, it’s a creamy, spicy blend of<br />
chicken, chipotle, chilies, jalapenos and colorful<br />
peppers. A bonus: Guests can order it while<br />
dining in, to go, or through the drive-thru window<br />
(great for days when it’s too chilly to leave<br />
the heated car). $4.25 (cup) or $5.75 (bowl).<br />
www.32shea.com.<br />
Long Life Chicken & Rice <strong>So</strong>up<br />
Ling & Louie's Asian Bar and Grill<br />
Blending traditional comfort food with Asian<br />
flair, this savory, slightly spicy soup broth is<br />
served with jasmine rice, chicken, cilantro and<br />
green onions. It is both oh-so-good and oh-sogluten-free.<br />
$4.25. www.lingandlouies.com.<br />
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DINING GUIDE<br />
EDDIE<br />
MERLOT’S<br />
Eddie Merlot’s is a premium chain of steakhouses that<br />
serves prime-aged steaks, seafood, and an extensive<br />
wine list to complement. The posh dining room makes<br />
this restaurant an ideal setting for celebrating a special<br />
occasion or a romantic night out. They source the freshest<br />
and highest quality produce and make many items<br />
from scratch. For the steak connoisseur, Eddie Merlot’s<br />
USDA prime beef is aged a minimum of 21 days to give<br />
exceptional flavor and richness. Dinner service begins<br />
at 4 p.m. daily. 23207 N. <strong>Scottsdale</strong> Road, <strong>Scottsdale</strong>;<br />
480.699.0480; www.eddiemerlots.com; $$$$<br />
BY RHEANA TECHAPINYAWAT<br />
AMERICAN<br />
KELLY’S AT SOUTHBRIDGE<br />
Kelly’s at <strong>So</strong>uthbridge is a laidback<br />
gastropub in the heart of Old Town<br />
<strong>Scottsdale</strong>. Offering elevated comfort<br />
food and unique cocktails, Kelly’s<br />
is great for meeting up with friends<br />
or a date night. Try one of their<br />
award-winning burgers made with a<br />
signature four-cut blend of short rib,<br />
sirloin, chuck and brisket. <strong>So</strong>cial Hour<br />
means half-priced bottles of wine as<br />
well as cocktail and appetizer specials<br />
from 2:30 to 6 p.m. Monday through<br />
Friday. Open daily. 7117 E. 6th Ave.,<br />
<strong>Scottsdale</strong>; 480.393.3205; www.kellysatsouthbridge.com;<br />
$$<br />
POSTINO WINE CAFE<br />
Postino Wine Cafe is the Valley’s<br />
original neighborhood wine bistro with<br />
dishes like bruschetta and paninis to<br />
pair with an extensive collection of<br />
Arizonan and worldly wines. Locals<br />
pack the restaurant on Monday and<br />
Tuesday evenings after 8 p.m. for their<br />
$20 bottle and bruschetta special.<br />
And they offer $5 wine by the glass<br />
and pitchers of beer daily from open<br />
to 5 p.m. Two locations in <strong>Scottsdale</strong>:<br />
Highland and Kierland Commons;<br />
www.postinowinecafe.com; $$<br />
STARLITE BBQ & WHISKEY BAR<br />
Hailing from the folks behind Ocotillo,<br />
Starlite BBQ is a casual neighborhood<br />
barbecue joint offering a variety<br />
of smoked and grilled meats along<br />
with specialty cocktails, craft beers<br />
and wine. Chow down on ribs, brisket<br />
and chicken that are smoked with<br />
local pecan and mesquite woods.<br />
Appetizers and sandwiches, like the<br />
porky fries and the smoked and<br />
grilled meatloaf sandwich, bring<br />
variety to the menu. Vegan and<br />
vegetarian friendly. Closed Mondays<br />
and Tuesdays. 7620 E. Indian School<br />
Road, <strong>Scottsdale</strong>; 480.553.9330;<br />
www.starlitebbq.com; $$<br />
WHITE CHOCOLATE GRILL<br />
At this contemporary American restaurant,<br />
diners can find comfort in<br />
classics like steakhouse-quality cuts<br />
of meat, cheeseburgers, rotisserie<br />
chicken and Maryland-style crab<br />
cakes. But what they are really known<br />
for are their white chocolate desserts,<br />
most notably the French white<br />
chocolate bread pudding. Children’s<br />
menu and gluten-free menu available.<br />
Open daily at 11 a.m. 7000 E. Mayo<br />
Blvd., Phoenix; 480.563.3377; www.<br />
whitechocolategrill.com; $$<br />
EUROPEAN<br />
BRAT HAUS<br />
Brat Haus is <strong>Scottsdale</strong>’s premier beer<br />
garden and is widely known for its<br />
housemade bratwursts and craft beer<br />
selection. Guests can order a la carte<br />
or take on a flight of gourmet brats<br />
and beers if they want to sample a<br />
little of everything. Don’t miss the soft<br />
pretzel and beer cheese fondue or<br />
the Belgian fries. 3622 N. <strong>Scottsdale</strong><br />
Road, <strong>Scottsdale</strong>; 480.947.4006; www.<br />
brathausaz.com; $$<br />
CORNISH PASTY CO.<br />
These hearty hand pies called pasties<br />
have taken the Valley by storm<br />
since Cornwall native Dean Thomas<br />
founded the original Tempe Cornish<br />
Pasty Co. in 2005. They serve pasties<br />
with dozens of filling and flavor<br />
combination, and they can also be<br />
ordered partially baked to take home<br />
and cook. Opens at 11 a.m. daily with<br />
late hours until 2 a.m. on Friday and<br />
Saturday. 3800 N. Goldwater Blvd.,<br />
<strong>Scottsdale</strong>; 480.945.1220; www.cornishpastyco.com;<br />
$$<br />
THE CREPE CLUB<br />
The Crepe Club brings the French<br />
tradition of crepes to sophisticated<br />
palates across the Valley. Their menu<br />
is designed for guests to enjoy<br />
crepes for any and every meal with<br />
both savory and sweet options. Do<br />
you have an event? Have the crepes<br />
come to you with their catering service.<br />
At <strong>Scottsdale</strong> Fashion Square,<br />
7014 E. Camelback Road, <strong>Scottsdale</strong>;<br />
602.956.0087; www.thecrepeclub.<br />
com; $-$$<br />
ZINC BISTRO<br />
Zinc Bistro’s menu is a reflection of<br />
chef Matt Carter’s passion for traditional<br />
French cuisine. Contemporary in<br />
ambience but classic in taste, the restaurant<br />
is known for its French onion<br />
soup gratinee topped with bubbling<br />
gruyere. The roasted Jidori chicken is<br />
also a fantastic entree choice. Fresh<br />
shellfish is flown in daily and served<br />
at the 25-foot oyster bar. Open daily<br />
for lunch and dinner. At Kierland<br />
Commons, 15034 N. <strong>Scottsdale</strong><br />
Road, <strong>Scottsdale</strong>; 480.603.0922;<br />
www.zincbistroaz.com; $$$-$$$$<br />
HEALTH FOOD<br />
D’LITE HEALTHY ON THE GO<br />
D’lite is a health-conscious kitchen<br />
and coffee house that features a<br />
convenient drive-thru for those who<br />
want a nutritious fast food alternative.<br />
The ‘Man’ Salad is especially proteinpacked<br />
with a tuna-stuffed avocado,<br />
chicken and bacon served on mix<br />
greens, and the California Club is<br />
their signature breakfast sandwich.<br />
The coffee is fair trade, all natural<br />
and locally roasted. Three locations in<br />
<strong>Scottsdale</strong>; www.dlitehealthyonthego.<br />
com; $-$$<br />
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FLOWER CHILD<br />
Flower Child is on a mission to bring<br />
peace, love and fast-casual healthy<br />
food to a happy world. Their menu is<br />
great to mix and match a variety of<br />
fresh vegetables, whole grains and<br />
lean proteins. Items like the crushed<br />
avocado toast and hummus are fantastic<br />
guilt-free snacks. The seasonal<br />
lemonade flavors are always refreshing.<br />
Very gluten-free and vegetarian<br />
friendly. Several locations throughout<br />
the Valley, including <strong>Scottsdale</strong> and<br />
Desert Ridge; 480.240.4400; www.<br />
iamaflowerchild.com; $$<br />
KALE & CLOVER<br />
This mindful kitchen focuses on<br />
healthy pressed juices, salads and<br />
entrees. Flavors range from a bold<br />
spicy tofu Thai curry to a bright farmers<br />
market salad served with a citrusacai<br />
vinaigrette. Whether on the beautiful<br />
patio or naturally designed interior,<br />
guests can enjoy glass of wine or craft<br />
beer with their meal. Vegetarian and<br />
gluten-free friendly. 20511 N. Hayden<br />
Road, <strong>Scottsdale</strong>; 480.568.8707; www.<br />
kaleandclover.com; $$<br />
ORIGINAL CHOPSHOP CO.<br />
Original ChopShop Co. is an Old Town<br />
favorite for produce-packed juices,<br />
protein shakes, and healthful bowls<br />
and sandwiches. This quick-service<br />
restaurant is committed to offering<br />
tasty fuel for the body by using fresh,<br />
whole ingredients. Open daily for<br />
breakfast starting at 7 a.m. Several<br />
locations throughout the Valley,<br />
including Old Town, North <strong>Scottsdale</strong><br />
and Paradise Valley; www.chopshopco.<br />
com; $$<br />
ITALIAN<br />
CRISP<br />
This pizzeria serves trays of square<br />
– yes, square – pizza in Old Town.<br />
Pizza chef Adrian Langu has his craft<br />
down to an art, from the housemade<br />
dough to the hand-crushed tomato<br />
sauce. His crisp and airy pizzas can<br />
be ordered by the slice or as small or<br />
large pies. Open daily for lunch and<br />
dinner. Happy hour in the bar only<br />
from 3 to 7 p.m. daily. 7111 E. 5th<br />
Ave., <strong>Scottsdale</strong>; 480.874.2747;<br />
www.crisp-pizza.com; $$<br />
FRANCO’S ITALIAN CAFFE<br />
At Franco’s, guests can experience<br />
authentic Florentine cooking in the<br />
heart of Old Town <strong>Scottsdale</strong>. Escape<br />
for a romantic evening dining on<br />
creamy fettuccine tartufo or a hearty<br />
32-ounce bistecca fiorentina. Franco’s<br />
also offers an extensive selection of<br />
Italian wines to pair with your meal.<br />
Open Tuesday through Saturday from<br />
5 to 9:30 p.m. Closed Sunday and<br />
Monday. 4327 N. <strong>Scottsdale</strong> Road,<br />
<strong>Scottsdale</strong>; 480.481.7614; www.francosscottsdale.com;<br />
$$$<br />
LOU MALNATI’S<br />
The <strong>Scottsdale</strong> location of Lou<br />
Malnati’s is its largest Arizona outpost,<br />
with a full-service bar and a<br />
wrap-around patio. Beyond pizzas<br />
with buttery crust, vine-ripened plum<br />
tomatoes from California, and stretchy<br />
Wisconsin mozzarella cheese, the<br />
menu also offers appetizers, salads,<br />
sandwiches and pastas. Open daily<br />
for lunch and dinner starting at 11<br />
a.m. for dine-in, carryout, delivery and<br />
catering. 17787 N. <strong>Scottsdale</strong> Road,<br />
<strong>Scottsdale</strong>; 480.681.3400; www.<br />
loumalnatis.com; $$<br />
TUTTI SANTI BY NINA<br />
Take a journey to Italy through recipes<br />
by chef Nina Vincent that have enamored<br />
the Valley for nearly 20 years.<br />
Tutti Santi takes pride in their freshmade<br />
pastas and classic Italian flavors,<br />
and the menu offers Nina’s original<br />
recipes for other Italian classics<br />
such as the mozzarella Caprese, calamari<br />
fritti, and four different specials<br />
every evening. Open daily for dinner<br />
at 4:30 p.m. 6339 E. Greenway Road,<br />
<strong>Scottsdale</strong>; 480.951.3775; www.tuttisantiristorante.com;<br />
$$<br />
LATIN/MEXICAN<br />
BARRIO QUEEN<br />
Barrio Queen focuses on the unique<br />
cuisine of Mexico City, and the guacamole<br />
is nationally renowned and prepared<br />
tableside. Celebrate Margarita<br />
Mondays, Taco Tuesdays, and happy<br />
hour Monday through Friday from 2<br />
to 6 p.m. with food and drink specials.<br />
Two locations: Old Town <strong>Scottsdale</strong><br />
and Desert Ridge Marketplace; www.<br />
barrioqueen.com; $$<br />
BLUE ADOBE GRILLE<br />
Blue Adobe Grille cooks up dishes<br />
influenced by Santa Fe, New Mexico.<br />
Guests will find New Mexican staples<br />
like dishes featuring hatch green<br />
chiles and red chile pork pozole mixed<br />
with familiar Mexican items like quesadillas,<br />
tamales and tacos. Happy<br />
hour from 3 to 6 p.m. on weekdays<br />
and brunch on the weekends. Open<br />
daily. 10885 N. Frank Lloyd Wright<br />
Blvd., <strong>Scottsdale</strong>; 480.314.0550;<br />
www.blueadobegrille.com; $$<br />
FRANK & LUPE’S<br />
For over 25 years, Frank & Lupe’s has<br />
been sharing its best family recipes<br />
with guests. The menu is blend of<br />
Mexican and New Mexican foods with<br />
familiar items like enchiladas, tacos,<br />
chiles rellenos and chimichangas. Try<br />
the Santa Fe fresco caprese with a<br />
hint of New Mexican chile oil as an<br />
appetizer for the table. Patio happy<br />
hour is Monday through Friday from<br />
3 to 6 p.m. Open daily from 11 a.m.<br />
to 9 p.m. 4121 N. Marshall Way,<br />
<strong>Scottsdale</strong>; 480.990.9844; www.<br />
frankandlupes.com; $$<br />
SOL MEXICAN COCINA<br />
<strong>So</strong>l is Baja California-inspired<br />
Mexican cuisine. True to the peninsula<br />
region, the menu is an array of vibrant<br />
surf and turf combinations. Highlights<br />
include the selection of almost two<br />
dozen tacos, like adobo-marinated<br />
or grilled fish. <strong>So</strong>l also makes over<br />
24 types of salsa fresh daily. Tequila<br />
& Taco Tuesday goes from 3 p.m. to<br />
10 p.m. with live music. At <strong>Scottsdale</strong><br />
Quarter, 15323 N. <strong>Scottsdale</strong> Road,<br />
<strong>Scottsdale</strong>; 480.245.6708; www.solcocina.com;<br />
$$<br />
SEAFOOD<br />
CHULA SEAFOOD<br />
Family-owned and -operated, Chula<br />
Seafood is a wholesale business to<br />
several local eateries, a marketplace<br />
for fresh sustainable fish, and a restaurant<br />
in its own right. Fish is caught<br />
by the family off of the California<br />
coast and then transported straight<br />
from the boat to Arizona. Rightly so,<br />
they have earned their reputation as<br />
the premier seafood purveyor in town.<br />
Open Tuesday through Saturday from<br />
10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 8015 E. Roosevelt<br />
St., <strong>Scottsdale</strong>; 480.621.5121; www.<br />
chulaseafood.com; $$<br />
THE MONTAUK<br />
The seaside-themed Montauk is the<br />
perfect Old Town <strong>Scottsdale</strong> setting<br />
for seersucker pants and boat shoes.<br />
Aside from the expected lobster rolls,<br />
they also serve lighter entrees like<br />
cauliflower rice and tuna tartare guacamole.<br />
Their beach bungalow-style<br />
patio and dining room is often host to<br />
lively groups, especially during brunch<br />
on the weekends with tableside<br />
mimosas. 4360 N. <strong>Scottsdale</strong> Road,<br />
<strong>Scottsdale</strong>; 480.994.1888; www.themontaukaz.com;<br />
$$<br />
OCEAN TRAIL<br />
This New Orleans-themed seafood<br />
bar is located inside Talking Stick<br />
Resort. Ocean Trail seats only 19, but<br />
they serve exceptional seafood with<br />
Creole flavors unlike any other restaurant<br />
in the Valley. The menu consists<br />
of raw oysters, Cajun-style boils and<br />
steamers and creamy clam chowder.<br />
Guests can sip on cocktails and customize<br />
their spice level as everything<br />
is freshly prepared to order. Happy<br />
hour Monday through Friday from 4<br />
to 7 p.m. Open daily at 11 a.m. At<br />
Talking Stick Resort, 9800 Talking<br />
Stick Way, <strong>Scottsdale</strong>; 480.850.7777;<br />
www.talkingstickresort.com; $$-$$$<br />
STEAKHOUSE<br />
BOURBON & BONES<br />
A modern and upscale steakhouse,<br />
Bourbon & Bones specializes in topquality,<br />
wet- and dry-aged steaks and<br />
fresh seafood. And as implied in its<br />
name, the bar is stocked with more<br />
than 75 high-end bourbons. The<br />
interior consists of studded leather<br />
and crystal lighting, perfect for an<br />
intimate evening. Slow-roasted prime<br />
rib is a Sunday and Monday special.<br />
Happy hour is in the bar Monday<br />
through Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. 4200<br />
N. <strong>Scottsdale</strong> Road, <strong>Scottsdale</strong>;<br />
480.629.4922; www.bourbonandbonesaz.com;<br />
$$$<br />
CHOLLA PRIME STEAKHOUSE<br />
& LOUNGE<br />
As an intimate retreat from the<br />
gaming floor, Cholla is the fine dining<br />
choice at Casino Arizona. Menu<br />
favorites include crab-stuffed prawns,<br />
New York steak and elk tenderloin<br />
among steakhouse classics like filets<br />
and lamb chops. They also offer<br />
many wines by the glass, half and<br />
full bottles. Open for dinner service<br />
daily starting at 5 p.m. At Casino<br />
Arizona, 524 N. 92nd St., <strong>Scottsdale</strong>;<br />
480.850.7736; www.casinoarizona.<br />
com; $$$<br />
PRESTON’S STEAKHOUSE<br />
Executive chef Charles Schwerd<br />
honors his grandfather’s legacy in the<br />
meat-packing industry by providing<br />
an exemplary dining experience. Allnatural<br />
steaks are carefully selected<br />
and cut by hand. The rest of the menu<br />
combines traditional steakhouse<br />
favorites, like shrimp cocktail and<br />
iceberg wedge salads, with exclusive<br />
bites such as lamb chop goat cheese<br />
fondue. Open nightly for dinner starting<br />
at 3 p.m. Happy hour daily from<br />
3 to 6 p.m. 8700 E. Pinnacle Peak<br />
Road, <strong>Scottsdale</strong>; 480.629.5087;<br />
www.prestonsscottsdale.com; $$$<br />
RUTH’S CHRIS STEAKHOUSE<br />
Ruth’s Chris is a nationally recognized<br />
steakhouse known for its signature<br />
500-degree sizzling plates with buttertopped<br />
steaks and an award-winning<br />
wine list. The <strong>Scottsdale</strong> location<br />
boasts beautiful sunset views from the<br />
patio and terrace. Along with classic<br />
steakhouse dishes, guests can try new<br />
menu items as they are offered seasonally.<br />
Open nightly for dinner. Happy<br />
hour Sunday through Friday from 4:30<br />
to 6:30 p.m. Located in the Seville<br />
Shopping Center, 7001 N. <strong>Scottsdale</strong><br />
Road, <strong>Scottsdale</strong>; 480.991.5988;<br />
www.ruthschris.com; $$$<br />
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Seen<br />
EVENTS<br />
BENTLEY SCOTTSDALE POLO<br />
CHAMPIONSHIPS<br />
The Bentley <strong>Scottsdale</strong> Polo Championships featured six polo matches, a<br />
Sunday brunch by M Culinary, and performances by local arts organizations.<br />
Taking place at WestWorld of <strong>Scottsdale</strong>, the event also saw a first-time<br />
appearance by world-famous polo player and Ralph Lauren model Ignacio<br />
“Nacho” Figueras, representing the reigning Aspen Valley Polo Team.<br />
BY BEVERLY SHUMWAY<br />
Angela Barney<br />
Kassandra England and Kelly Vockell Lindsey Richardson and Anna West Jordan Rose and Jaye Rich<br />
Lindsey Lawrence and Raya Manship Allen Olano and Crystal Gutierrez Amanda Hamilton and Mark Hibs<br />
Jean Lee, Camara Crenshaw and Liselle Cetone Alfredo Molina, Nacho Figueras and Bonnie Conrad Traci and Mike Palmerine<br />
138 <strong>So</strong> <strong>Scottsdale</strong>! <strong>January</strong> ‘19
STERLING<br />
AWARDS<br />
Held at the Embassy Suites<br />
by Hilton <strong>Scottsdale</strong> Resort,<br />
the 33rd year of the Sterling<br />
Awards continued to embody<br />
the spirit of the <strong>Scottsdale</strong> Area<br />
Chamber of Commerce by<br />
honoring local businesses and<br />
nonprofit organizations.<br />
BY ELIZABETH MARIE<br />
Katie Blanchard, Robyn Julien and Trish Moeck<br />
Sarah Kearney, Damian Vega and Andi Robertson<br />
Brandi and Brian Richardson Susan Bitter Smith and Geoff Beer Andrea Rios, Dani Smith and Stephanie Davidson<br />
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Pawsitive Vacation Pet Sitting<br />
The Privileged Pooch<br />
<strong>Scottsdale</strong> • Paradise Valley • La Jolla<br />
Seen<br />
EVENTS<br />
SHOPPING WITH<br />
GALICIA FOR<br />
MOTHER’S GRACE<br />
CHARITY<br />
Held at Galicia Fine Jewelers, this event supported the<br />
Mother’s Grace foundation in their mission to provide<br />
support to mothers who have experienced life tragedies.<br />
BY BEVERLY SHUMWAY<br />
We Redefine Petsitting<br />
602.829.8402<br />
Official Pet Sitter for The Hermosa Inn • Bonded and Insured<br />
www.pawsitivevacationpetsitting.com<br />
Barbara Passaretti and Leigh Asher<br />
Kiss Me Kate Boutique is<br />
a specialty store for the<br />
fashion conscious woman.<br />
Our many labels take you<br />
to the board room, sports<br />
events, cocktail parties, or<br />
to travel around the world.<br />
Adrian Schwab and Laura Kunces<br />
Simply the Best!<br />
Located at the Camelback Village Mall<br />
5039 N. 44th Street • Phoenix • AZ 85018<br />
602 • 840 • 6173<br />
Gabe and Lisa Perry<br />
140 <strong>So</strong> <strong>Scottsdale</strong>! <strong>January</strong> ‘19
Brenda Anderson and Michelle Moore-Fanger<br />
Jainie and Derrick Smith<br />
Lynn and Jeff Hollahan<br />
Lisa and Ron Garber<br />
Come Experience the Difference<br />
In Class & Cleanliness!<br />
BEAUTIFUL SALON LOCATED IN SAME<br />
CENTER WE HAVE BEEN FOR 10 YEARS<br />
$23<br />
THE CLASSIC PEDI<br />
(Reg. $25)<br />
Must be present. Expires 2/16/19.<br />
Includes nails cut/trim, pushing and trimming cuticles,<br />
heel scrub and massage, hot jade stone massage,<br />
hot towels, and basic polish application.<br />
THE<br />
$50<br />
CLASSIC PEDI &<br />
GEL MANI<br />
(Reg. $55)<br />
Must be present. Expires 2/16/19.<br />
$23<br />
THE CLASSIC PEDI<br />
(Reg. $25)<br />
Must be present. Expires 2/16/19.<br />
THE<br />
$50<br />
CLASSIC PEDI &<br />
GEL MANI<br />
(Reg. $55)<br />
Must be present. Expires 2/16/19.<br />
480.998.9554<br />
8300 N. Hayden Rd., Suite E104<br />
<strong>Scottsdale</strong> 85258<br />
(One block North of Via De Ventura)<br />
M-F 9:30-7 SAT 9:30-6<br />
Appointments recommended - Walk–ins welcome<br />
www.maiyasnailsandspa.com<br />
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EVENTS<br />
LIVE & LOCAL<br />
The sixth annual Live & Local took place at Desert Ridge Marketplace<br />
where guests enjoyed samples from more than 20 local restaurants, craft<br />
cocktails from some of the Valley’s leading mixologists, and live music.<br />
Proceeds benefited the youth development initiatives of the Boys & Girls<br />
Clubs of Greater <strong>Scottsdale</strong>.<br />
BY BEVERLY SHUMWAY<br />
Stuart and Brandi Johnson<br />
Samantha Pinkley and Michael Hoffman<br />
Chris and Debra Stevens<br />
Alisha Baer and Amy Long<br />
Paralee Johnson and Sawyer Merrill<br />
Becky and Joe Hengeveld<br />
Laura Salazar and Rameal Nabeeh<br />
Mathew Atchison and Lydia Bautista<br />
Cindy Williams and Brittney Moore<br />
Erica and Jeff Strange<br />
142 <strong>So</strong> <strong>Scottsdale</strong>! <strong>January</strong> ‘19
THREE-IN-ONE<br />
TOTAL FACIAL<br />
TREATMENT<br />
Jessica Vanderwilp and Brian Elston<br />
TriBella combines photofacial,<br />
anti-aging, and skin resurfacing<br />
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making it the most comprehensive<br />
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TONE Photofacial treatment corrects discoloration,<br />
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Kristen and Brandon Watson<br />
ELASTICITY Anti-aging treatment erases fine<br />
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Steven and Kristen Julius<br />
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Seen<br />
EVENTS<br />
HOLIDAY<br />
PRELUDE<br />
The Phoenix Youth Symphony’s<br />
33rd annual Holiday Prelude<br />
included a luncheon and fashion<br />
show at the JW Marriott<br />
<strong>Scottsdale</strong> Camelback Inn.<br />
BY JAMES SASSER<br />
Billie Jo Herberger and Patsy Kelly<br />
Aubrie Cropper<br />
THINK INSIDE THE BOX.<br />
Visit soscottsdale.com for our latest issue.<br />
Bonnie Conrad and Annette Beu<br />
144 <strong>So</strong> <strong>Scottsdale</strong>! <strong>January</strong> ‘19
BRUCE LINCIS<br />
DOG TRAINING<br />
Courtney Hintzen and Jamie Hodges<br />
Specializing<br />
in puppy<br />
training, all<br />
behavior issues,<br />
aggression,<br />
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Paula Wichterman and Michelle Brown<br />
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Sunny Davis and Dawn Biondo<br />
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NEW IN TOWN<br />
DESTINATION DINING<br />
Ocean 44 makes its triumphant debut in <strong>Scottsdale</strong><br />
BY ALISON BAILIN BATZ / PHOTOS BY J. MARTIN HARRIS PHOTOGRAPHY<br />
After more than a year of anticipation,<br />
Ocean 44 has opened its doors. And the<br />
12,000-square-foot ultra-luxe seafood<br />
restaurant, located in the former Harkins<br />
Camelview Theatre adjacent to <strong>Scottsdale</strong><br />
Fashion Square, and owned by the lauded<br />
Mastro family, was worth the wait.<br />
“This is different than anything we<br />
have done in the past,” says co-founder<br />
Mike Mastro, who owns Dominick’s<br />
Steakhouse and Steak 44 along with his<br />
brother Jeff, father Dennis, and partner<br />
Scott Troilo. “The atmosphere is second to<br />
none, featuring dramatic and intimate dining<br />
settings. At the core of the Ocean 44 experience<br />
is our chef-sourced, highest-grade,<br />
sustainable, fresh seafood from around<br />
from the world, enhanced with unique and<br />
interesting appetizers and side dishes that<br />
go beyond the traditional seafood menu.”<br />
The concept marks the Mastro’s first<br />
foray back into a seafood concept since<br />
their massively successful Mastro’s Ocean<br />
Club in 2007. Leading the culinary program<br />
is Siegfried Hohaus, who helped launch<br />
Mastro’s Ocean Club before the family sold<br />
the concept, and Mark Lupino, the executive<br />
chef for the family’s current brands.<br />
Much of the menu is served a la carte<br />
so guests can mix and match. To start,<br />
there is a raw bar menu as well as shellfish<br />
and appetizer menus. Offerings in these<br />
categories run the gamut from iced whole<br />
Maine lobster (MP) and Prince Edward<br />
Island mussels ($27) to New England lobster<br />
rolls ($29) and crispy shrimp deviled<br />
eggs ($18). There are also non-seafood<br />
highlights on these menus including prime<br />
steakhouse meatballs ($10-$14) and<br />
wagyu beef tartare ($29).<br />
“For main course offerings, there is<br />
an a la carte fresh fish menu as well as a<br />
lobster and crab menu, and all items are<br />
sourced from sustainable fisheries when<br />
available,” Jeff says.<br />
Standouts include pepper-crusted<br />
bigeye tuna ($49), twin whole live Maine<br />
lobsters (MP), New Bedford sea scallops<br />
($44), and Shetland Island salmon ($39).<br />
“There are also several options for<br />
meat lovers, including nearly a dozen<br />
steaks from the Steak 44 menu,” Mike says.<br />
Several of Steak 44’s potato dishes<br />
and side items also made the Ocean<br />
44 menu, but there are some Ocean 44<br />
exclusives, too, notably Maine lobster and<br />
browned butter noodles ($36).<br />
“The wine and cocktails are also a<br />
point of pride as we feature more than 40<br />
wines by the glass and 750 by the bottle<br />
as well as all of our most popular signature<br />
cocktails from Steak 44, along with some<br />
new options,” Jeff says.<br />
Visually, the massive-yet-intimate<br />
space similarly impresses – especially the<br />
glass expo kitchen where guests can watch<br />
the culinary team at work – and the large<br />
bar with modern, sleek finishes.<br />
Ocean 44 is open for dinner 4 to<br />
9 p.m. Sunday, 4 to 10 p.m. Monday to<br />
Thursday, and 4 to 11 p.m. Friday and<br />
Saturday. The bar stays open later nightly.<br />
Ocean 44 is located at 4748<br />
N. Goldwater Blvd., <strong>Scottsdale</strong>;<br />
480.867.0044; www.ocean44.com.<br />
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