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Top 10 Reasons To Sell Your Home In December There's this myth out there that the real estate market slows or even stops in December. It may seem counter-intuitive, but the holidays are actually an excellent time to sell your home! Here are 10 reasons to buy or sell a home during the holidays: 1. Serious Buyers: People who are looking to buy a home during the holidays are serious about finding their new residence! There may be fewer of these folks out there in general, but the ones who are looking are ready and wanting to buy; and they are not messing around. 2. Low Supply: Typically, there are fewer homes for buyers to look at around the holiday season, which means there is less competition for the attention of those buyers! When the holiday season ends and the new year begins, the supply of homes goes up. More inventory can mean more competition, longer days on market and potentially less money for your home. 3. Sell High, Buy Low: If want to buy a home in the 2019 spring market, selling now (and potentially renting short term) gives you the chance to be a non-contingent buyer when you're ready to purchase in the spring. This is ideal! Since the spring time will bring more buyers into the marketplace for you to compete with, now you are set up as a "great buyer" who can compete with anyone, without a house sale contingency! 4. Holiday Decor: The holidays tend to bring out the best in a home, when it's all decorated and dressed to the nines! Your home will show beautifully, decked out in wreaths, red bows, and white lights! I particularly love the winter scents of pine, cinnamon and the toasty wood burning fireplace. Plus, the holidays can provide that emotional connection to a home that will help a buyer feel more attached and pay your asking price. 5. More Time: While your first instinct might be that people are too busy during the holidays to look at homes, think again! Many buyers may have less demanding schedules during the holiday season, or time off during Christmas, as opposed to a normal work week. Especially the case for relocation buyers... one of the best opportunities for a seller. They need to purchase and only have a short time to find their next home before the new year. (See #8!) 6. Scheduling Control: Don't worry—if you are selling, you can still enjoy the holidays as usual! You can limit home showings to when you are comfortable. You stay in control! 7. Move in the Spring: You can sell during this prime holiday time, but still not have to worry about moving until January through March, well after the holiday season is over. You can negotiate a longer closing period or an extended use and occupancy. 8. Capture the Relocating Buyer: January is usually a time when employees begin new jobs. Oftentimes when someone is transferred to a new position, they need a home, and they need it ASAP! This means they can not necessarily wait until spring to buy, and that means you need to be on the market during the final months of the year to capture this unique buyer opportunity. 9. Visitors and Events: Scottsdale hosts an estimated 4.5 million overnight U.S. visitors and 4.3 million day trip visitors. Many of these visitors purchase property in Scottsdale. The majority of visitors come between December - April. 10. Weather: We do not shovel sunshine! Our weather is fabulous and unlike many other parts of the country, winter in Scottsdale means home buyers are here! We find that many home buyers have owned condos or smaller homes and are finally ready to make Scottsdale a more permanent place.

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53 Wheels

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22 Philanthropy

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DECEMBER 6 Christmas in Carefree: Holiday Tree Lighting Carefree lights its 25-foot Christmas tree and the Carefree Desert Gardens with thousands of twinkling lights.The ceremony will include a performance by Cave Creek Unified School District student choirs, and a visit by Santa.The film “Elf ” will be shown after the tree-lighting ceremony. Free hot chocolate and holiday treats will be available, along with snacks for purchase. Carefree Desert Gardens’ Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion and the Carefree Sundial, 101 Easy Street, Carefree, christmasincarefree. com, 5 p.m., free admission. Continues on page 16

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BUZZ • EVENTS DECEMBER 7 and DECEMBER 7 and DECEMBER 8 DECEMBER 8 Foothills Christmas Pageant The Desert Foothills Christmas Pageant will delight hundreds of spectators from Cave Creek, Carefree and around the Valley. The free community event was started by the Cave Creek 4-H Club in 1952, as a re-enactment of the Christmas story showcasing the 4-H Club members’ animals. Spur Cross Ranch, 43993 N. Spur Cross Road, Cave Creek, foothillschristmaspageant.com, 7 p.m., free.

DECEMBER 7 Breakfast with Santa Held in conjunction with Rural Metro Fire’s Holiday Troy Drive, Breakfast with Santa asks attendees to bring a new toy, canned good or $5 suggested donation. Proceeds benefit the Foothills Food Bank. Enjoy free photos with Santa and a performance of “Sing! Sleigh Bells Ring!” featuring area youth. Carefree Desert Gardens’ Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion, 101 Easy Street, Carefree, christmasincarefree.com, 9 to 11 a.m., admission is with a new toy, canned good or $5 suggested donation.

DECEMBER 7 Vicki McDermitt and Chirp w/Jerry Donato The Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion will resonate with an evening of classic Christmas tunes, harmonies and jazz favorites when Vicki McDermitt and Chirp, featuring Jerry Donato, take the stage in partnership with Spirit in the Desert and Music Serving the Word Ministries. Cactus Shadows High School Jazz Band will start the evening with holiday favorites. Carefree Desert Gardens’ Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion, 101 Easy Street, Carefree, christmasincarefree.com, 6 p.m., admission is with nonperishable food donations. 16

Christkindlmarket The Christkindlmarkt—a celebration held throughout Germany and Central Europe since the Middle Ages—brings cherished German and Austrian traditions to downtown Cave Creek with holiday entertainment, German and Polish cuisine, vendors and local artisans selling merchandise like candles and Christmas ornaments, and activities and entertainment for the whole family. Frontier Town, 6245 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, ac4gc.org, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, free admission.

DECEMBER 8 “Good Tidings We Bring” Joined by organ and brass, The Sonoran Desert Chorale celebrates the holidays with “Good Tidings We Bring.” La Casa De Cristo Lutheran Church, 6300 E. Bell Road, Scottsdale, 480-3054538, sonorandesertchorale.org, 3 p.m., $15-$20.

DECEMBER 8 Cristela Alonzo: My Affordable Care Act Cristela Alonzo made history in 2014 when she became the first Latina to create, produce and star in her own network sitcom, “Cristela,” for ABC. During that same year, she split her time between Los Angeles and New York City to serve as one of ABC’s guest hosts on its hit daytime talk show, “The View.” In 2017 Cristela made history again when she became the first Latina lead in a Disney Pixar film when she voiced the part of “Cruz Ramirez” in “Cars 3.” Her first stand-up special, “Lower Classy,” is streaming on Netflix. Alonzo’s memoir, “Music to My Years,” was released October 8 by Atria Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster. CB Live, 21001 N. Tatum Boulevard, Desert Ridge Marketplace, Phoenix, 602910-5161, cblive.com, 7 p.m., $25-$55.

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DECEMBER 8 “Hope for the Holidays: A WWII Christmas” Pinnacle Creative Arts presents “Hope for the Holidays – A WWII Christmas.” Step back in time to Christmas Eve 1944 and experience a serviceman’s holiday celebration. Carefree Desert Gardens’ Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion, 101 Easy Street, Carefree, christmasincarefree.com, pinnaclecreativearts.com, 2:30 p.m., $15.

DECEMBER 15 Marlon Wayans Marlon Wayans is an actor, producer, comedian, writer and film director. His films have grossed more than $736 million, an average of nearly $50 million per outing. As a standup comedian, he is selling out nationwide and adding shows every weekend. He hit a career milestone with his highly anticipated first stand-up comedy special “Woke-ish,” which premiered on Netflix in February 2018. CB Live, 21001 N.Tatum Boulevard, Desert Ridge Marketplace, Phoenix, 602-9105161, cblive.com, 7 p.m., $35 and $45.

DECEMBER 15 Phoenix Chorale Join the Phoenix Chorale when internationally renowned conductor and composer Dr. Andre J.Thomas leads the group for its festive holiday concert. La Casa De Cristo Lutheran Church, 6300 E. Bell Road, Scottsdale, 602-253-2224, phoenixchorale.org, 3 p.m., tickets start at $37.

DECEMBER 15 and DECEMBER 16 Irish Christmas in America This family-friendly performance features evocatively sung Irish ballads, lively instrumental tunes and thrilling Irish dancing, while photographic images provide a backdrop to rich historical traditions.Take a Continues on page 18

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BUZZ • EVENTS memorable glimpse into the enchanting spirit of Christmas, as the finest traditional artists from Ireland bring you on a fun-filled start to the holiday season of 2019. Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Boulevard, Phoenix, 480-478-6000, mim.org, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. December 15, and 7 p.m. December 16, $35.50-$40.50.

DECEMBER 22 to DECEMBER 29 Hanukkah in Carefree Menorah Lighting Local groups and families will be invited to light the menorah each evening with a special ceremony on December 22 that will include the Temple Chai cantor and choir. Each evening’s service is open to attendees of all denominations and faiths. Hosted by Temple Chai and the Jewish Social Group of Cave Creek and Carefree. Carefree Desert Gardens’ Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion, 101 Easy Street, Carefree, christmasincarefree.com, pinnaclecreativearts. com, 5:30 p.m., free admission.

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JANUARY 11 “Desert Gardening Simplified” Noelle Johnson, otherwise known as AZ Plant Lady and writer of the garden blog “Ramblings from a Desert Garden,” will share how to avoid and fix mistakes in the garden and give guests strategies for creating an

The Crown Kings The Crown Kings’ high-energy set includes the most danceable songs from over five decades of rock. The Crown Kings continuously add new songs to their set list to ensure they appeal to a wide-ranging audience. CB Live, 21001 N. Tatum Boulevard, Desert Ridge Marketplace, Phoenix, 602-910-5161, cblive.com, 8:30 p.m., free admission.

JANUARY 8 and JANUARY 9 Booker T. Jones Musical legend Booker T. Jones celebrates his life’s journey with a reading from his memoir “Time Is Tight” and a performance.The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee leads Booker T. and the MGs, and has collaborated with Otis Redding and Albert King. Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Boulevard, Phoenix, 480-478-6000, mim.org, 7 p.m., $48.50-$53.50. 18

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JANUARY 10 David Sanborn Quartet David Sanborn has won six Grammy Awards and released 24 albums, including one platinum and eight gold albums. Having

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inspired countless other musicians, Sanborn has worked in many genres that typically blend instrumental pop, R&B and traditional jazz. Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Boulevard, Phoenix, 480-478-6000, mim.org, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., $38.50-$53.50.

JANUARY 11 Rock ‘n’ Roll Celebrity Show: A Benefit for Justa Center Hosted by Diggity Dave from MTV and Heather Wagenhals of Unlock Your Wealth TV, the evening includes acoustic performances or guest appearances by Brandon Gibbs with Joel Kosche (Collective Soul); Troy Patrick Farrell (White Lion) and EJ Curse; Brian Quinn (Candlebox); Adam Kury (Candlebox) and Danny Beissel; Dierdre; Christopher Shayne; The Black Moods and Shallow Water. CB Live, 21001 N.Tatum Boulevard, Desert Ridge Marketplace, Phoenix, 602-9105161, cblive.com, 7 p.m., $75 or $150.

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JANUARY 31 to FEBRUARY 1 Coors Light Birds Nest As of press time, the announced acts were Miranda Lambert and Cody Johnson ( January 29); G-Eazy ( January 30); and Dierks Bentley ( January 31). Expect more bands to be revealed soon for this concert series that accompanies the Waste Management Phoenix Open. Coors Light Birds Nest, located directly across from the main Waste Management Phoenix Open Tournament entrance at 82nd Street and Bell Road, Scottsdale, coorslightbirdsnest.com, 7 p.m., various prices.

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BUZZ • PHILANTHROPY Vicki and Howard Cabot speak at ASU Hearts & Scholars Donor Celebration.

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ince moving to the Valley of the Sun almost 40 years ago, Howard and Vicki Cabot have been committed to making the local Jewish community bloom and grow. Married for 50 years, the Cabots moved to Arizona from New Jersey in 1981, where they have raised four children, Heather, Melissa, Courtney and Tyler and are now the proud grandparents of four grandchildren. “From the very beginning of our time here in Phoenix, we have been part of a welcoming community and an extended family of friends that has really made this city our home,” Vicki says. “Our participation in a variety of community organizations and activities has provided endless satisfaction and a sense that we are, indeed, building upon a solid foundation from those who have come before us. Our hope is our children and grandchildren have learned by example and that we continue as a family to see the community continue to flourish for

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generations to come.” Vicki’s involvement in the community began at the Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center and at Beth El Congregation soon after the family arrived here. As her kids grew older, she took on leadership roles with Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix, serving as its Women’s Department campaign chairwoman and then president, and then co-chairing the federation’s general campaign with Howard later serving as its president. Additional board service has included many of the federation’s constituent agencies, including VOSJCC, Hillel at ASU and Kivel Campus of Care and most recently, Jewish Family and Children’s Service, whose commitment to healthy individuals and families throughout the Phoenix metropolitan community particularly resonates. She and her husband are co-chairing JFCS’ annual Brighter Tomorrow Luncheon on Friday, January 17, at the JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa in

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Scottsdale and featuring keynote speaker Dr. Michael Crow, ASU president. Last year’s sold-out event netted nearly $370,000. Table sponsorships and individual tickets for this year’s Brighter Tomorrow Luncheon are available at jfcsaz.org. Vicki’s leadership has extended to a variety of civic organizations including Phoenix Sister Cities Commission, where she served on the board as a founding member and chairwoman of the Ramat Gan Committee, the Madison and Phoenix Union District public schools, where she

Dr. Michael Crow will be the keynote speaker at the Brighter Tomorrow Luncheon, an annual ﬂagship event showcasing JFCS’ impact on the well-being of over 40,000 people in the Valley. (Photo courtesy ASU)

served in a variety of volunteer capacities, the Arizona State University Foundation and ASU’s Jewish Studies Center. Vicki serves on the boards of the Jewish Community Relations Council and Arizona Jewish Historical Society. She and her husband are also active supporters of AIPAC and Jewish National Fund. Howard is a partner in the international law firm, Perkins Coie LLP, where he is widely recognized as a leading courtroom lawyer in complex and sophisticated litigation and is a fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers. He teaches trial advocacy, evidence and professionalism as an adjunct professor at the Sandra Day O’Connor School of Law and lectures at ASU and at his alma mater, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. “I had great mentors as I was coming up through law school and as a young associate at the firm,” Howard says. “They were not only excellent attorneys but demonstrated a commitment to giving back to the community that really resonated with me.” Much like his wife, Howard has given of his time to a variety of Jewish organizations throughout the Valley including the AntiDefamation League, American Jewish Committee, the Jewish Community Foundation and the Jewish Federation, where he is incoming board chairman. Howard’s reach has spread beyond the Jewish community to public schools, libraries and Valley arts organizations.

Howard has served on the boards and executive committees of the Herberger Theater Center, Phoenix Symphony and the Phoenix Library Foundation. He and Vicki are co-recipients of the Jewish National Fund “Tree of Life” Award. Howard is a recipient of the prestigious American Jewish Committee Judge Learned Hand Award; Vicki has been recognized by the Phoenix Jewish Federation with its Golda Meir Award, its Medal of Honor and its national WilsonKipnis Award for Continuing Community Service. Committed to learning and growing, the couple are Wexner Heritage Foundation Scholars. The Wexner Heritage Program is a two-year Jewish study experience with an additional focus on leadership. They have studied together in Israel and Eastern Europe, have done volunteer work with Russian children in the former Soviet Union and have traveled widely, frequently to Israel, leading interfaith missions. Vicki has more than 30 years’ experience as a journalist and has served as an adjunct professor of religion at Glendale Community College and is a popular lecturer at ASU’s Osher Lifelong Learning Center. She earned her PhD in philosophy from ASU in 2018 and holds master’s degrees in religion and mass communications from ASU. “Howard and I have a great respect for Michael Crow and all that he has done for Arizona State University and the greater Phoenix community,” Vicki says. “When we were asked to co-chair the Brighter Tomorrow Luncheon with Michael as the keynote speaker, we knew it was a perfect blending of our commitment to not only the Jewish community but the larger Phoenix community as well.” Brighter Tomorrow Luncheon

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BUZZ • FUN Scottsdale Segway’s Ultimate Old Town Discovery Tour includes a stop at the historic Hotel Valley Ho Resort + Spa.

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riving through Old Town Scottsdale, I’ve seen “OneEyed Jack,” the giant white bunny statue; the Waterfront and little stores tucked away along Fifth Avenue. But the area is even more fascinating on Scottsdale Segway’s Ultimate Old Town Discovery Tour ($59), which I attended with my mum who was visiting from England. We were joined by a couple from Connecticut who made the last-minute decision to check it out. Amber Dhillon, otherwise known as the “director/tour guide extraordinaire,” introduced all of us and started the training/refresher course. We were given helmets headsets and safety lessons. We took turns navigating a course in a church parking lot so we could build up our confidence before embarking on the tour. Once we had our Segways down, we headed toward the Civic Center Plaza, which hosts many events like the Scottsdale Culinary Festival. Amber spoke about the unique pieces of art and elaborate fountains that are trickled throughout Old Town. We passed by the Robert Indiana’s LOVE piece, which is one of 30 in the United

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BUZZ • FUN States. Then we moved on toward the statue of Mr. Scottsdale himself, Winfield Scott, an American Baptist minister, military officer and politician. Originally from Oakland County, Michigan, Scott retired from the Army to the Salt River Valley, where he founded Scottsdale. Originally dubbed Orangedale because of the local citrus, it was renamed Scottsdale in Scott’s honor. Drinking spots were aplenty throughout Old Town, including the Blue Moose, a popular Spring Training drinking hole. At Los Olivos, Scottsdale Segway guests can purchase margaritas for $1 by showing a company sticker. We swung by the Contemporary Art Museum and Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. We cruised through Old Town’s shopping district and saw a building that was originally a schoolhouse, now known as the Scottsdale Historical Museum. It has free admission. Down Main Street, we passed the Rusty Spur Saloon, the oldest bar in Scottsdale that was recently visited by rapper Post Malone. We headed toward the Art Walk district, which celebrated its 45th season on October 10. There were many interesting things to see as we maneuvered past each storefront. We were eventually led to the Hotel Valley Ho Resort + Spa, which opened in 1956 and has seen numerous stars. At this point, we had a much-needed break. Our ankles were strained from moving forward, stopping and balancing ourselves. We were encouraged to peek in the hotel to see the many historical photos, like those of Natalie Wood and Robert Wagner, who hosted their wedding reception at the Hotel Valley Ho in 1957. Bing Crosby and Boston baseball players were also photographed at the hotel. After our brief break, we headed back, but it wasn’t without hearing interesting facts. We passed the second-oldest house in Scottsdale, which is now The House Brasserie, and Scottsdale’s Museum of the West: Western Spirit. We saw artwork up close, like the 26foot steel rabbit, “One-Eyed Jack” by John Randall Nelson, and “Horseshoe Falls” by Michael Maglich, on the opposite corner of

The Segway riders cruised through “Diamond Bloom” by Curtis Pitman.

the bunny. “Horseshoe Falls” is an interactive fountain that is controlled with the push of a button. Amber took video footage of us going through the fountain. Another fountain was next—the Bronze Horse Fountain by Bob Parks that is set in a Downtown Scottsdale roundabout. Horse owners paid to have their animals featured there. We then headed just south of Scottsdale Fashion Square, and saw the lovely canal, the Scottsdale Waterfront. In this area, there are more exceptional pieces of art, such as the Soleri Pedestrian Bridge and Plaza

created by Paolo Soleri. Along the bridge are Cosanti bells that offer a calming sound. As we approached the church parking lot, we stopped at the “Fountain of Youth” by Bennie Gonzales. The Scottsdale Segway Tour is fun and educational—even to longtime Valley residents. You’ll learn something new. Scottsdale SegwayTours

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It’s time to say goodbye to 2019 and usher in 2020 with a bang. And what better way to do it than with a little bubbly? Here are some best bets for your holiday festivities and for the New Year. Sterling Vineyards Sparkling Blanc de Blancs Aromas of green apple, lemon citrus, pear and lemon cream offer a fresh palate with fruit forward flavors, zippy acidity and a creamy finish. Made from 100% Chardonnay and gorgeously fizzy, it’s the perfect wine for toasting the season. $20 Mirabelle Brut Rosé The grapes for this fruitforward varietal are picked by hand and gently pressed to provide superior quality juice. It surprises with aromas of watermelon, raspberry and kumquat, and then tastes slightly of glazed pear and apricot 26

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followed by strawberry and red plum. The palate is tangy on entry with a mouthwatering acidity and a long, lingering finish. $31 2018 Adobe Road Sparkling Rosé Yes, it is a blend. A bubbly blend! It features a heavenly combination of Zinfandel, Grenache and Syrah and definitely smells and tastes of strawberries and other red fruits. But, even though it is made with heavier grapes, it surprisingly doesn’t weigh one down one bit. Quite the contrary, in fact. $38 Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte Réserve Exclusive Brut NV This iconic Champagne is a fabulous pick for holiday festivities and a classic choice for New Year’s celebrations. Clean, elegant and

complex with delicate bubbles and a fresh finish. For a special treat, pair with something spicy like Thai food from your favorite local place when you need a break from heavy holiday dishes. $39 Wente Vineyards Brut This is a classic Brut, with aromas and flavors of pear and dried apricot with hints of crème brulee and apple. It has a nice complexity from the sur lies aging in the Methode Champenoise, and has a refreshing crispness and lingering vanilla cream aftertaste that pairs exceptionally well with food. $40 2014 Balletto Winery Brut Rose Crisp and sure to give a tickle to the tongue, this newly released dry sparkling wine has touches of strawberry and lemon peel. It is light enough to be enjoyed on its own, yet sturdy enough to stand up to any celebratory feast the season may bring. $42 Mumm Napa Brut Reserve Rosé A blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, this methode traditionelle sparkling wine is blended from the top vineyard lots to create creamy, complex wine with bright, red fruit character. The final blend ages 36 months en tirage for additional complexity and texture. $44 J Vineyards & Winery Brut Rosé With its pink salmon hue and inviting aromas of jasmine blossom, Kaffir lime leaf, tangerine and raspberry, this varietal is itching to be served at a celebration. The mouthfeel is creamy and delicate, with a fine, energetic mousse that tickles the tongue. The deeply nuanced palate features notes of ripe strawberry, Bing cherry, blood orange and lemon meringue, with hints of slivered almond and watermelon juice. $45

to perfection, this wine marries brioche and bread starter notes with spiced apples, quince, and poached pear. Dry and pale straw in color, this wine boasts a smooth, round finish. $55 2015 Kokomo Wines Sparkling Wine This effervescent delight was fermented in stainless steel tanks at temperatures of 55 degrees to 60 degrees F to retain vibrancy and freshness and then aged on the year for two years. Note the straw yellow color and aromas of blood oranges and green apples on the nose, which give way to bright citrus flavors on the tongue. $58 One Hope Celebration Brut Sparkling Wine Gold Glitter The ultimate hostess gift, this dazzler (literally) is explosive in aroma of golden apple, fresh pear, and citrus. Hints of brioche add complexity, which are as a result of its Méthode Champenoise. The palate is fresh and dry with hints of citrus and lasting bubbles. $59 Clicquot Rich Rosé The iconic brand’s first Champagne inspired by mixology, Clicquot Rich Rosé is best enjoyed over ice with fresh ingredients, including lime and ginger. It is an innovation on the house’s signature blend and features a higher dosage as well as a greater presence of Meunier, which emphasizes the fresh, fruity and gourmand notes. $63.99

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Foothills Food Bank seeks donors to help those in crisis Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center seeks donors to brighten the holiday season for children, families and seniors in the North Valley as part of the food bank’s 17th annual Adopt-a-Family program. Foothills Food Bank is working with hundreds of individual donors as well as more than a dozen local organizations and churches to provide gifts, holiday meals and hope for those in crisis in the community. Individual donors as well as donor groups such as businesses, HOAs, churches, and schools, are encouraged to participate in this year’s Adopt-a-Family program. Interested donors determine the size of the family they are willing to adopt, then a family wish list is provided as a shopping guide. Monetary donations also are accepted to support the program. All gifts must be wrapped and delivered to

All gifts for the 2019 Adopt-a-Family program must be delivered to Holland Community Center by Thursday, December 12. (Photo courtesy Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center)

Holland Community Center, 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, by Thursday, December 12. Checks are payable to Foothills Food Bank. All gifts and donations are tax deductible according to tax laws. In 2018, the program served 393 families for a total of 1,226 individuals, with an additional 300

people added annually. For information about the 2019 Adopt-a-Family program or to become a donor, visit foothillsfoodbank.com. Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center is located at 6038 E. Hidden Valley Drive in Cave Creek.

Local Irish pubs giving away a wedding Local Irish pubs Skeptical Chymist and Fibber Magees are giving away a wedding on Saturday, February 29, as part of their “Take the Leap Day” promotion. “We host many wedding receptions at both locations every year, so we know how to make sure this will be a special event for the lucky couple,” says Matt

Brennan, who owns both pubs. “In fact, I had my own wedding reception at Fibber Magees and it was a blast.” The pubs plan to provide a certified officiant, a complimentary food buffet, penny drinks for the bride and groom, a wedding cake and live entertainment. “We feel we’ve covered all the bases,” he says. “All the couple will need to do is

invite their guests and show up.” To receive an application, email info@ skepticalchymist.com. Fibber Magees is located at 1989 W. Elliot Road, Chandler, while Skeptical Chymist is at 15689 N. Hayden Road, at Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard and the Loop 101. Info: info@skepticalchymist.com

Cactus Shadows High School’s Shadows Literary Magazine, CS Press honored The Columbia Scholastic Press Association announced its finalists for their Crown Awards. Cactus Shadows’ Shadows Literary Magazine and the student-run newspaper, CS Press, have won Crown Awards. They will find out in March if they are Silver or Gold. Crown finalists are actual winners, not nominees. Some will be announced as Gold Crowns; the rest are Silver Crowns. CSHS’ Literary Magazine has won six 28

Crown awards since 2012, and the CS Press has won a Crown every year since 2011, except for 2017. The Crown Awards honor top student publications chosen from CSPA’s members. Crowns are selected for overall excellence in a head-to-head comparison. Student publishing in news, magazine, yearbook or digital (online) formats are all eligible. During Crown consideration, publications are judged on their excellence as shown by their design, photography, concept, coverage

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and writing. More than 1,100 publications were eligible for judging. “I am very proud of our CSHS newspaper and the Shadows Literary Magazine,” says Cactus Shadows Principal Jim Swetter. “Year after year they continue to be nationally recognized. I think this recognition says a lot about our wonderful students and their teacher and sponsor, Lori Hart.” Info: ccusd93.org Continues on page 30

BUZZ • NEWS Carefree develops a Season for Caring to benefit seniors To help those in need, the town of Carefree has developed a program and is partnered with Foothills Caring Corps for a Season for Caring, benefiting the many deserving area seniors. “The residents of Carefree and the Foothills area are very generous in their support of organizations which provide for those in need, particularly during the holiday season,” says Mayor Les Peterson. “The town is proud to partner with the Foothills Caring Corps to help them fulfill their mission. Join with the Town of Carefree, residents from throughout the Foothills area and participating Carefree businesses in support of this important effort.” Season for Caring donation jars are available at Carefree businesses, with retailers encouraging patrons to share some of their spare change from purchases during the season through Friday, December 20. The Kiwanis Club of Carefree will match all monetary donations collected, up to

$5,000. The town is also sponsoring an “Angel Tree” in the Town Hall offices, where residents, businesses and visitors can select and sponsor a local Foothill Caring Corps beneficiary, providing them with a gift of holiday cheer. Persons wishing to support the “Angel Tree” program should have their wrapped gifts returned to Town Hall no later than Monday, December 16, to have them distributed to the beneficiaries prior to the Christmas holidays. The mission of the Foothills Caring Corps is to help seniors and other adults with disabling conditions who reside in the Northeast Valley/Desert Foothills community to remain living independently in their own homes for as long as possible. They do this through a force of volunteers and staff, providing in-home assistance, transportation, access to a variety of community services, and access to activities that promote physical, mental and emotional health. Info: 480-488-3686.

Planning begins on town of Carefree Veterans Memorial Honoring and appreciating veterans’ selfless service has been of utmost importance in the town of Carefree. In 2019, the town celebrated its 11th annual Veterans Day Honor in November, and the first of what will become an annual Memorial Day Tribute in the Cave Creek Cemetery commenced this past May. In keeping with these annual traditions, a group of area veterans has initiated the creation and development of a Veterans Memorial within the Carefree Desert Gardens as a place of remembrance and reflection for the community. “The town of Carefree has, for several years, been in search of a project that will allow us to perpetually honor our local veterans,” states Vice Mayor John Crane. “This project will permit us to pay homage to the many veterans from all branches of service who live and work in Carefree and neighboring communities.” A development group will address all aspects of this important project, from implementing the design, developing architectural and engineering drawings of the selected memorial, identifying an

appropriate site, fund raising and working with contractors to build the piece. The working timeline is to have the project completed by Memorial Day, and to dedicate it during the town’s Memorial Day Tribute on Monday, May 25. The property where the Memorial will sit is within the Carefree Desert Gardens. A site in the western half of the gardens has already been identified and approved by the group, and the town of Carefree donated the land for this purpose. Leading the charge is U.S. Army veteran and Carefree resident Mike Ferrell, joined by U.S. Marine Corps veteran and VETSBuilt Contracting owner Bob Jenkins, along with U.S. Air Force veteran and Cave Creek American Legion Post 34 member Pratt Ashworth. U.S. Navy veteran, Carefree resident and recent inductee to the Arizona Veteran Hall of Fame, Mike Wold rounds out the planning team. Also working on the project is landscape architect Joe Henkemeyer from New West Design, who is donating his time and expertise to assist in the creation of the memorial. Info: 480-488-3686.

CCUSD teachers/staff receive Carefree Cares Awards The Carefree Town Council is sponsoring a quarterly recognition award given to a Cave Creek Unified School District staff member at each of its seven schools. Each town councilmember read a paragraph that was submitted by the recipient’s principal. The paragraph spoke to their attributes as a Carefree Cares recipient. The nominations are made by the principal at each site. The recipients of the Carefree Cares Excellence Awards were presented a pin at the November Carefree Town Council Meeting and were also recognized with a certificate of excellence at the November 18, CCUSD Governing Board Meeting. An anonymous donor has also donated a $50 Visa gift card for each recipient. “This inaugural group will set the stage for the year. They are dedicated educators who are proud to be CCUSD,” says Janiene Marlow, human resources director. The winners are: Black Mountain Elementary School: Devin GallowayParmeley; Desert Sun Academy: Megan Linch; Desert Willow Elementary School: Kristina Pancoast; Horseshoe Trails Elementary School: Jessie Dizdarevic; Lone Mountain Elementary School: Sydney Myers-Lenz; Sonoran Trails Middle School: Don Larson; and Cactus Shadows High School: Jennifer Reisener.

Carefree Hospitality breaks ground for Hampton Inn Carefree Hospitality 97 LLC., in conjunction with ProFab Construction, broke ground for a Hampton Inn by Hilton at 2 Easy Street in Downtown Carefree. This hotel will consist of a three- to fourstory, 97-room hotel facility, featuring a resort-style pool area and including a variety of traveler amenities. ProFab Construction is a general contracting firm known for design builds and commercial buildings, and specializing in hotel, multi-family, retirement communities and commercial development. Continues on page 32

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BUZZ • NEWS YWCA chooses event co-chairwomen YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix named Latasha Causey of U-Haul International and Drena Kursari of Lyft as cochairwomen of the 26th annual Tribute to Leadership: Dare to Be Powerful Luncheon and Awards Program on Thursday, February 20. The event honorees are January Contreras of Always, Amalia Luxardo of Women’s Foundation of Southern Arizona, and Mary Mitchell of the Girl Scouts – Arizona Cactus Pine Council. The Dorothy Willey Honoree is Margaret Tyndall formerly of YWCA USA. The program runs from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch, 7700 E. McCormick Parkway, Scottsdale. Tickets are $175 and $1,500 for a table of 10. For tickets, visit ywcaaz.org/tribute.

The Veterans Heritage students sold plants at the pancake breakfast. (Photo courtesy Kiwanis Club of Carefree)

Kiwanis Club of Carefree pancake breakfast a ‘flippin’ success Kiwanis Club of Carefree President Mike Poppenwimer says the November 9 pancake breakfast was a success with 593 people enjoying pancakes, sausage, orange juice and coffee. Held at the Carefree Amphitheater, the breakfast was supported by several of the Kiwanis Youth Groups like the Key, Builders, Kids and Aktion clubs. In addition,

the Adventure Scouts and the Cactus Shadows wrestling team was there. The Veterans Heritage students also sold plants. The Kiwanis Club has been hosting pancake breakfasts for more than 30 years with all profits used to support the projects in the area. The next one is Saturday, April 4, in the Carefree Amphitheater. Info: kiwaniscarefree.org

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At his Arizona Fine Art Expo studio, Dick Mueller will work on a new bobcat drawing, wildlife, trains, portraits, buildings as well as “Portraits from the Past” and other commission work. (Photo

Acclaimed artists head to the ‘festive white tents’

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By Susan Kern-Fleischer

ave Creek award-winning pencil artist Dick Mueller relies heavily on the Old West for his artwork. He didn’t live on a ranch, though. He credits his passion for the Old West and cowboys to radio. “I grew up pre-TV and listened to old radio programs about the west and its people,” Mueller says. “Some Horseplay by Dick Mueller. (Photo courtesy Dick Mueller) of the programs were ‘The American Trail,’‘Death Valley Days,’‘Gunsmoke,’ ‘Hopalong Cassidy’ and ‘Roy Rogers.’They time I painted for about 10 years, and then stirred my imagination and I developed an switched to graphite and colored pencil interest in the Old West.” more than 20 years ago.” Mueller will be one of the many artists at the When people view Mueller’s work, they Arizona Fine Art Expo, which runs daily from often comment on how his drawings look 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, January 10, to Sunday, photographic, which is exactly why Mueller March 22, under the “festive white tents” at prefers working with graphite and colored 26540 N. Scottsdale Road at Jomax Road. pencil. Art demonstrations, live music and art are “Brushes dry out, but pencils don’t,” he says. among the many reasons to attend the event. “There is much less mess and it is easier to get Drawing came naturally, especially fine details.” because his mother did the same. When he He also embraces the challenges he graduated from high school, he enrolled at the encounters and says that makes his work more Minneapolis School of Art, now called the interesting. Minneapolis College of Art & Design. “Working from old photos sometimes In 1969, he moved to St. Louis to work as a requires research for details,” he says old photos technical illustrator for McDonnell Douglas. frequently cut people off at the knees. “I left McDonnell when they lost the “What would a cowboy wear on his feet Space Shuttle contract, and I began working in 1900?” he says. “Another photo showed in the electrical field,” he says. “In my spare cowboys sitting around the chuckwagon, and

“Al & Lawrence At The Rivers Saloon” by Dick Mueller. (Photo courtesy Dick Mueller)

they were all wearing plaid shirts. What colors would the shirts have been in the early 1900s?” A visitor to Arizona Fine Art Expo gave him the idea to start his “Portraits from the Past” series, where he takes old photos of family members or friends and creates drawings of them. “The expo patron wanted a drawing of his father dressed as a cowboy when he was about 9 years old. He was so pleased that he had me do his grandfather and a friend in a saloon in Wyoming in 1903,” he says. While he was working on the first piece,

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FRESH • ARTS another expo visitor saw what he was doing and asked if he would do a drawing of his grandfather and his “rounder buddies” playing cards in a saloon in Illinois in 1912. “That drawing required looking at hundreds of beer labels to figure out what they were drinking,” he says. During Arizona Fine Art Expo, Mueller will be working on a new bobcat drawing, wildlife, trains, portraits, buildings as well as “Portraits from the Past” and other commission work.

Beth Benowich works in her studio at Arizona Fine Art Expo. (Photo by ARK Photoworks)

Dazzling designs

Joining Mueller is Beth Benowich, a talented jeweler who is returning to Arizona Fine Art Expo for her sixth year. When she began making jewelry nearly 16 years ago, her goal was simple—to fill up her jewelry box. Today, she is an acclaimed jeweler and successful entrepreneur who helps others fill their jewelry boxes with her contemporary necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings and pendants. “My work has evolved tremendously since I started making jewelry,” Benowich says. “I have not been afraid to push myself out of the box. I love to experiment, and so many things inspire me, including nature and texture.” Benowich grew up in the Bronx. She earned a Master of Social Work from Fordham University and spent more than eight years running a summer travel camp for middleSterling silver 22-karat hinged flower bracelet with lace clasp. (Photo courtesy Beth Benowich) school students. She was always fascinated with jewelry and decided to close the camp in 2004 and take with Keum-boo, an jewelry making and design classes ancient Korean gilding in New York City. As she honed technique used to apply her skills further, she launched her thin sheets of 24-karat business, BBDesigns. gold to fine silver. She and her husband moved Recently, she started a to Cave Creek in 2011, and the collection using triangles desert inspired her to explore as her primary design. different techniques and designs. She also jumps at the She specializes in lost wax casting, chance to cast with and, while most jewelers carve hard lace, stating that there’s Sterling silver 22K-karat heart wax, she prefers working in soft wax from Flower Collection. (Photo usually a wonderful story courtesy Beth Benowich) because of its fluidity. or memory associated “I have always layered my wax with the lace, which to create texture or depth in a piece. I love makes her work more meaningful. having positive and negative space in my “When I see a piece of lace it talks to me,” designs, and I play with using different shapes she says. “Sometimes it is beautiful but not to create a different, more contemporary feel suitable for jewelry. Sometimes it says it is in some of my designs,” she says. meant to be a bracelet. I just used lace from a Benowich loves working with silver mother’s wedding dress to create a wedding and gold, and she sometimes experiments band for her daughter. Then I took that same 34

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lace to make a stunning pendant/brooch that the bride might wear on her wedding gown.” She’s also experimenting with red stone from Sedona. “I’m hoping to have this ready for the expo,” she says. “I call it ‘Sedona Dust’ because I put it into jewelry pieces similar to the way inlaid stones are set.” Many of her pieces also include some of her favorite natural stones, including opals, tourmalines, sapphires, garnets and druzy stones. She also embraces any chance to share her passion for jewelry with others. “I tell all my customers that I make the jewelry for me and that I share it with them,” she says. She does custom work in addition to her own designs. During the Arizona Fine Art Expo, Benowich will exhibit new designs from her Gold Flower Collection and her Real Lace Pieces collection. In addition to one-of-akind jewelry for women, she’ll have several pieces for men, including pendants, rings and cuffs. Arizona Fine Art Expo

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, January 10, to Sunday, March 22 Under the Festive White Tents, 26540 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale Season passes cost $10; season passes for seniors and military are $8; and children under 12 are free. Parking is free. 480-837-7163, arizonafineartexpo.com

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‘Standards & Stories’ Tony Danza shows off his song and dance talents during Arizona Music Fest By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

ony Danza is one of those multihyphenate talents. He had nine wins and three losses as a professional boxer. Shortly after graduating from the University of Dubuque, he was discovered at a boxing gym by talent scouts and landed the role of the adorable Tony Micelli in “Taxi.” Intertwined with memorable roles in “Angels in the Outfield,”“The Tony Danza Show,”“Who’s the Boss” and “The Good Cop,” the Brooklynite emerged as a song and dance man. He is bringing his “Tony Danza: Standards & Stories” to Highlands Church in Scottsdale as part of the Arizona Music Fest at 7:30 p.m. Friday, January 24. At the show, he combines timeless music with wit, charm, storytelling, soft-shoe and ukulele performances. His songs are chosen from the Great American Songbook and he weaves stories about his life and the personal connection to the music. “I wrote this show a while ago,” he says. “It’s self-explanatory. It’s a bunch of songs wrapped around a bunch of stories.There’s dancing and my secret weapon—a ukulele. “I had my ukulele with me once.The band was walking around (at one show) playing theme songs of shows I had been on. Loretta Swit from ‘M*A*S*H’ was across the way from me and they were playing the ‘M*A*S*H’ theme song. We did ‘Has Anybody Seen My Gal’ and ‘Blue Moon.’ It was my dream to pick up something (an instrument) and play with the band.That’s what the show is.” Danza says his goal is to share personal stories with his fans and make them laugh. He’s pleased to be able to share traditional songs. Perusing the Grammy nominations, Danza admits he was a little disappointed. “I looked at the Grammy nominations and I wanted to hear the songs. I didn’t know them,” says Danza, 68. “The songs weren’t bad, but the lyrics—holy crap. I don’t know what they’re thinking. It’s a different world. I talk about a little of that in the show. “I worry what effect this music is going to

have on kids. You can’t be surprised if gunplay violence inundates them and then antiheroes make it big.They think they might make a good role model. We grew up with nothing but love songs and look at how we turned out. I worry about them.” Just before Thanksgiving, Danza returned from tap class—led by Hale Shane from the Manhattan Rhythm Kings—excited to show off his skills to his band. “I’m dancing the best I ever have,” he says. “I can’t wait to show the band. I love the idea of coming to Scottsdale and being a part of a music festival.” Danza admits there have been a few folks who were unfamiliar with his stage talents. “I was hiding in plain sight,” he says. “I’ve had a variety show, but I don’t appear on many. I didn’t have much of an outlet, other than performing arts centers to learn how to do this. One night I’m singing a ballad at a performing arts center, and the next night singing a ballad with a rollercoaster going by.” Going into the new year, Danza will host AARP The Magazine’s 19th annual Movies for Grownups Awards, which honor films by and for people 50 and older at a January 11 ceremony in Beverly Hills. Annette Bening will receive the esteemed Movies for Grownups Career Achievement Award.The event will be televised for the third year on PBS, coproduced by the “Great Performances” series, and will stream on pbs. org/gperf. Event proceeds will benefit AARP Foundation, which works to end senior poverty by building economic opportunity and social connections for older adults across the country. Danza is also considering a “Who’s the Boss” reboot, but he’s a little melancholy about it. “I was really, really against it at first,” Danza says. “Katherine Helmond wouldn’t be able to do it. We lost her about six months ago. However, Alyssa (Milano) and I have been talking about it.” He would like to portray Grandpa Tony this time because he’s “dying” to show off his grandfather skills. Danza says it bothers him that “Who’s the Boss” isn’t syndicated on anything but the streaming

service Sony Crackle. “Nobody sees the show and they only have two seasons,” he says. “I see everybody else’s show. I have an 8-year-old grandson. My son got this Roku and we were watching the show. I hadn’t seen it in years. “I sat down and watched it with him. Don’t get me wrong. It’s silly and over the top. You don’t see too many people talking about staying on a billboard until people start reading.” Dubbed “Two on a Billboard”—from season four—shares a message that Danza believes in. “There aren’t a lot of shows doing anything about reading,” he adds. “Our show was about family and friendship and loyalty. I think if the show came back, it would be good for us.” “Tony Danza: Standards & Stories” 7:30 p.m. Friday, January 24 Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale $34-$79 azmusicfest.org

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A ‘Brown’ Christmas The family of pianists is ready to celebrate the holiday season By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

he 5 Browns’ fans have requested a holiday album since the classical piano ensemble signed its record deal in 2004. This year, their dreams came true. “Christmas with The 5 Browns” features holiday classics like “Sleigh Ride,”“Silent Night,” Greensleeves,”“O Holy Night” and “Nutcracker Suite.” “It’s been wanted and asked for by our audiences,” says Melody Brown, who is joined in the band by her siblings Desirae, Deondra, Gregory and Ryan. “We’ve been playing now for 15 years—so they’ve been asking for a long time. We’ve accepted and gave our audience a holiday album. I know our fans are really excited to have a holiday concert to go to as well.” The 5 Browns will perform a Christmas concert at Highlands Church in Scottsdale at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, December 14. The five siblings are the first family to be admitted to train at The Juilliard School in 36

New York City. They enjoyed their first wave of critical attention in 2002, when People magazine dubbed them the “Fab Five.” The 5 Browns have been a force in classical music since their self-titled debut album hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Classical Albums chart with three separate albums—“The 5 Browns,” “No Boundaries” and “Browns in Blue.”They are excited to have released “Christmas with The 5 Browns.” “When we decided to record an album of some of our favorite festive music, we really wanted to try and capture the warmth, fun and peace of these yearly, sibling Christmas Eve parties,” she says. “So wherever you are and whatever your personal holiday traditions may be, we hope you feel a little bit of the joy we do while digging into a homemade pie; the laughter or tears of love we feel while opening the gifts we’ve given each other—or the peace we feel while listening to ‘Silent Night’ by the soft light of a Christmas tree.” Brown says the project was a diﬃcult one because, as classical musicians, it’s hard to do the holiday genre justice. They wanted to have pieces that are sophisticated yet fun, not “too cheesy,” she says, or over the top.

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The 5 Browns were the ﬁrst family to be admitted to train at The Juilliard School in New York City.

(Photo courtesy The 5 Browns)

“Now that we have the record, we have a full-fledged holiday program,” she says. “It’s cool to finally have.” Brown has fond memories of the holidays growing up. Music was always playing in the background—classical harp or guitar albums, or a music box Christmas album. “All those I remember so vividly,” Brown says. “Our childhood memories are framed by that memory. It makes it so much more impactful and beautiful. Music playing around the season makes the season. I hope that people will be able to play our record as they’re throwing their holiday parties.” This December, the family is getting together in Utah, as Deondra’s 9-year-old daughter is dancing in Ballet West’s “The Nutcracker.” “We’re really excited to take part in her experience in ‘The Nutcracker’ and have our holiday feast on Christmas Eve.” The 5 Browns: A Family Christmas

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Barrett-Jackson is the leader in collector car and automotive lifestyle events, which include authentic automobilia auctions and the sale of high-profile estates and private collections. (Photo courtesy Barrett-Jackson)

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For Barrett-Jackson’s auctioneers, the job is about more than wordplay By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

hen Joseph Mast was in his late teens, he saw his family’s Northeast Ohio dairy farm go up for auction. Until he was 18, the farm was all he knew. He was milking 650 head of cattle twice a day, and when the gavel came down, he wasn’t sure what he was going to do. That is, until his father said in a matter-of-fact tone of voice: “How about auctioneering?” Now 39, Mast has been auctioneering for 20 years, since he graduated from Goshen College, completed a one-year apprenticeship and was licensed. He kickstarted his career selling cars for 10 years at the Flat Rock Mannheim Auto Auction in Flat Rock, Michigan. Mast has a much more prestigious role now: auctioneer for Barrett-Jackson, which hosts its annual auction Saturday, January 11, to Sunday, January 19, at WestWorld of Scottsdale. Established in 1971 and headquartered in Scottsdale, BarrettJackson, is the leader in collector car and automotive lifestyle events, which include authentic automobilia auctions and the sale of high-profile estates and private collections. Among the items this year is the late “Fast and Furious” actor Paul Walker’s 21-car collection. Joseph Mast has been auctioneering for 20 The company produces auctions in Scottsdale; Palm Beach, years, half of his career at Barrett-Jackson. (Photo courtesy Barrett-Jackson) Florida; at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut; and Las Vegas, Nevada. With broadcast partners MotorTrend and Discovery Channel, Barrett-Jackson features extensive live TV coverage, including broadcasts in more than 150 countries. Barrett-Jackson also endorses track of time, which bid spotter is in or out, and also helps to correct any a one-of-a-kind collector car insurance for collector vehicles and other miscommunication. valued belongings. “We’re on live television, there are the regular lots, timed lots and charity lots,” Mast says. “We’ve got a whole schedule we have to keep How it works up with. That second guy is integral in keeping that schedule together.” Mast is one of between 50 and 55 Barrett-Jackson auctioneers who Mast has been aﬃliated with Barrett-Jackson for half of his career. rotate positions every half hour or hour. These include bid spotters, He met Barrett-Jackson’s CEO Craig Jackson 10 years ago when he auctioneers, tote board operators, clerks and ticket runners. was selected to audition. The auctioneer is on the main block, flanked by a “color guy” to the “I was lucky enough to get the spot,” Mast says. “I was speechless, auctioneer’s left and a “right guy” positioned on the right. The “color actually. Barrett-Jackson is one of those auctions that’s dramatic. There’s guy” reads the car descriptions, is well-versed in the car business and is real drama. It was humbling just to have the opportunity to try out.” usually a professional announcer. Mast has been with Barrett-Jackson since then, and has seen the The “right guy” is the auctioneer’s second set of eyes. He’s keeping event grow from a “car auction to a complete lifestyle event.” NORTHVALLEYMAGAZINE.COM DECEMBER 2019 | JANUARY 2020

The Road to 50 Barrett-Jackson is navigating its “Road to 50” in celebration of the company’s golden anniversary in 2021 when it returns to WestWorld of Scottsdale in January. Among the cars on its docket are a 2019 McLaren Senna (Lot No. 1393) and a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 COPO (Lot No. 1409) that cross the block with no reserve. “It’s remarkable that 2020 marks our 49th auction year in Scottsdale,” says Craig Jackson, Barrett-Jackson CEO. “When we look back over the last half century, it’s humbling to see how far our company and this industry has grown. What began as a grassroots community fundraiser for a local library has since evolved into an international brand. In January, we’ll kick off our yearlong ‘Road to 50’ celebration by building on our legacy and continuing to fuel this incredible hobby. Our docket is already shaping up to be among the best and will include some spectacular moments, including the sale of the first production 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray to benefit charity.” Highlighting the auction are the final 13 vehicles of the Vault Portfolio, the Scott Thomas Collection of rare supercars, and 21 vehicles from the collection of Paul Walker, the late “Fast and Furious” movie star, including five coveted 1995 BMW M3 Lightweights. Ultra-rare muscle, limitedproduction supercars and high-end Resto-Mods will also be among the stars at the Scottsdale Auction in January. Examples include a matchingnumbers 1969 Chevrolet ZL1 40

COPO Camaro (Lot No. 1409), which is No. 59 of only 69 cars built for the 1969 model year with the aluminum ZL1 427 bigblock engine option. A 2017 Ford GT (Lot No. 1417) finished in Verde Mantis Green has only 538 actual miles, and a 2019 McLaren Senna (Lot No. 1393) is one of only 120 of the track-centered supercars to make it to the United States. Also available is a 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Resto-Mod (Lot No. 1367) that was completed by Jeff Hayes Customs and sits on an Art Morrison Chassis. “We’re coming off this year’s auction season with an unparalleled 99.89 percent sell-through rate of all cars consigned,” says Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “I think our continuing growth shows that our success is indicative of the quality and uniqueness of our events. Our 2020 Scottsdale auction will continue to build this incredible brand with a docket filled with professionally built RestoMods, supercars and rare American muscle. Of course, we’ll continue our tradition of raising awareness and dollars for organizations that make the world a better place by providing assistance to those in need.” Scottsdale’s charity sales will include the first retail production 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, VIN 001, to benefit the Detroit Children’s Fund. Other charity vehicles up for auction in January include a 1968 Plymouth GTX to benefit the Special Operations Warrior Foundation and a 1981 Jeep CJ7 Custom SUV to aid the Make-AWish Foundation.

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“We have people young and old coming here,” he says. “We have car enthusiasts—everything from just cars to anything power sports. It’s really evolved. It used to be Arizona and the surrounding areas. Now people watch from all over the world.” The Ohio-based Mast says working with a high-profile event like Barrett-Jackson is a stressful occupation, admitting he can be “the hero or the heel at the auction.” “For me, really, Craig Jackson and his team are the coaches,” Mast says. “They put the plan and the team together, they get all the cars, then they ask me—and the other auctioneers—to come in and run the football down the field. “A lot of the work that takes place on the front end is taken care of by them. They prepare it, set the stage and I come in there and perform. I know it’s done right.” Jackson says the entire auctioneer team is vital to the event’s success and smooth delivery. “Because we sell 1,800 cars and sell for multiple days, it takes a team,” he says. “There’s no way one person can have a voice for that many days. Barrett-Jackson auctioneers put on a show. We rotate through the morning and give the other auctioneers the chance to shine. Once we hit prime time, the veterans are rotating and pulling the shifts.

Barrett-Jackson, Joseph Mast and Craig Jackson pride themselves on finding the best auctioneers for the event held annually at WestWorld of Scottsdale. (Photo courtesy Barrett-Jackson)

“We’re live for 40 hours. When we’re live on TV, we try to make it a show so we can get the most money for the cars and keep the excitement in the room moving along. It’s also about being precise in the bidding. There’s a lot happening, so we have to have the best crew.”

The A Team

Mast has found success outside of Barrett-Jackson, too. The 2011 International Auctioneer Competition Champion, Mast is best known for appearing as the auctioneer/ grocery clerk in a Geico commercial. But it’s the people he meets at the Barrett-Jackson auction that inspires him. “I meet so many really, really great people,” says Mast, a pilot who flies himself to his auctions. “I see people when they’re at their best. These collectors and businessmen, they work really, really hard to make their money and put their collections together. We get to deal with them through selling or buying.” Mast knows that, for Barrett-Jackson, he not only needs to bring his A game, but the A team. His team’s TJ Freije won the 2016

International Auctioneer Championship at the National Auctioneers Association Conference. Several members of the BarrettJackson auctioneer team have attained the auctioneering world’s highest achievement; Mast, Andy White, Peter Gehres and Camille Booker, a third-generation auctioneer, are all past international champs. “Our goal with Joseph is to find the best people,” Jackson says. “He helps put the team together for Barrett-Jackson. He’s the youngest auctioneer to win the International Auctioneers World Championship.” Jackson has specific personality traits and talents he looks for—how they create the energy, the tone of the voice, the speed at which they can pull bids out of the audience and their humor. “Humor is a big part of it,” Jackson says. “With the size of our arena and how fast we’re moving and how the bids are coming in, there’s a lot going on with a short period of time. We need people who all work well together and try to keep the mistakes to a bare minimum.”

Grant Ganzi has been playing since he was a kid, but began taking polo at 13. Hissize competitive Mastseriously says the auction’s can be nature keeps him engaged in polo.

intimidating, but he pushes those feelings to the side and let’s his talents take over. “Imagine a bid coming in from 150 yards away and it has to go through three to four bid spotters until it gets to the auctioneer,” Mast says. “The logistics can be pretty overwhelming. It takes a really talented team to pull that off.” Jackson agrees. “This is a fun and exciting atmosphere that’s only found at Barrett-Jackson,” Jackson says. “People try to copy us, but we’ve been around for 49 years. We’re the original Scottsdale auction. This is really the Super Bowl of our industry.” Barrett-Jackson

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Mr. Nice Guy Alice Cooper reforms his band for Christmas Pudding fundraiser By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

lice Cooper has been embedded into the Valley since he moved here in the late 1960s, but that doesn’t mean that his heart isn’t in his home state of Michigan. “Go Lions!” he exclaims as he hangs up the phone. This forthcoming album is a love letter to Detroit. He used Detroit musicians like drummer Johnny “Bee” Badanjek; guitarists Mark Farner and Wayne Kramer; along with Motown session musicians. “It’s a tip of the hat to Detroit,” says the North Valley resident, calling from Huntsville, Alabama. “For some reason, with Detroit musicians, there’s a certain amount of R&B in guitar playing, in the drums, in the bass. They can’t get away from it. It’s built in—even with the hard rock stuff.” 42

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Alice Cooper’s next album is a love letter to Detroit. (Photo by Rob Fenn)

He’ll spend 2020 promoting that, but this holiday season, his efforts are in Phoenix where he’ll host the Christmas Pudding Fundraiser at 7 p.m. Saturday, December 14, at the Celebrity Theatre. Cooper’s signature event will bring together Michael Bruce, Neal Smith and Dennis Dunaway from the original Alice Cooper Band. Other guests include Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford of Paradise Valley; guitarist extraordinaire Joe Bonamassa; Gary Cherone and Nuno Bettencourt of Extreme; musician/comedian Gary Mule Deer; Cooper’s guitarist Nita Strauss; Mark Slaughter of Slaughter; and comedian Jim Breuer. “Every year, I try to get an entirely different lineup,” Cooper says. “I thought, ‘Who haven’t we had on the show?’ Bonamassa is going to be great. He’s one of the greatest guitar players of all time. Rob Halford, the guys from Extreme, the original Alice Cooper Band, Jim Breuer, Gary Mule Deer, Mark Slaughter, and we invited Nita Strauss and her boyfriend, who plays the drums. They have an album out. She was just voted one of the best female guitarists in the world. She’s going to come up and do a couple songs. “We make it very loose. Everybody can sit in with everybody. I’ve invited Johnny Depp. He’s been to the Pudding five or six times. If he wants to drop in, he can.” Depp and Alice Cooper, along with Aerosmith’s Joe Perry, perform as the Hollywood Vampires, who return to the road in the spring. “The Hollywood Vampires is entirely different than my show,” Cooper says. “We’re one of the last hard rock bands out there. It’s fun. The Alice Cooper show is much more produced like a storyline. I call the Vampires ‘the world’s most expensive bar band.’ “The Alice Cooper band never talks to the audience until the end of the show. I don’t want Alice to be human. I want him to be a character. In the Vampires shows, I tell stories

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about Jim Morrison, The Who and John Lennon. That’s the nature of the show.” Proceeds benefit the free music, dance, arts and vocational programs for teens ages 12 to 20 at Alice Cooper’s Solid Rock Teen Center. “You’re never going to run out of teenagers who have the potential to go left or right,” Cooper says. “They’re going to go in a really good direction or a damning sort of direction where they’re going to get shot or go to jail. I try to give those same kids the opportunity to come in and try to learn art and dance, but mostly they come in to learn guitar, bass and drums. Everything is free.” The Solid Rock Teen Center sees about 100 children a day and Cooper sees them work. “I’ll see kids who transform from negative to being positive kids,” he says. “I just love seeing the progression. I’ll see a kid pick up a guitar and three years later, he’s a lead guitarist in a band. “He’s more addicted to that and he has a career in front of him, rather than saying, ‘I don’t know what I’m going to do. I’ll just sell drugs.’ I’m not saying every teen is like that. Some are born into it. I like the idea of the kids coming in from the worst parts of town and the rich parts of town and the common denominator is music. They say, ‘Why don’t we put a band together?’” Solid Rock Teen Center is a Christian nonprofit, but Cooper says, he and his staff don’t press guests about religion. “We’re not sitting around beating you over the head with a Bible,” he says. “We’re not judging anybody. This is open for you. Come on in.”

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Gina Mynatt-Galdi and Allana Taylor founded Quench Naturel to ease their own dermatological problems.

Celebrating its third anniversary, Quench Naturel is all about love

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By Annika Tomlin

ina Mynatt-Galdi and her daughter suffered from severe eczema.The two struggled to find products that would help with it. So Mynatt-Galdi founded Quench Naturel and the Get Whipped Body Souﬄe to relieve the skin condition. But the next step for the North Scottsdale resident was to find a partner, someone who would help her sell her natural products. She approached her friend Allana Taylor. “Can I make a logo? And can I build out a whole brand?”Taylor said enthusiastically at the time. Her background in sales and marketing came in handy and she came on board as Quench Naturel’s co-owner and brand developer. The company is preparing to celebrate its third anniversary on February 14.The

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two didn’t intend on filing for a license on Valentine’s Day, but it works. “Our company is about love, so it just makes sense,”Taylor says. The women got the ball rolling with hygiene products like deodorant and toothpaste because they longed for items that eschewed chemicals. “We use chemicals all day long in everything we do,”Taylor says. One of the first products they attempted to create was a natural toothpaste. Taylor says the goal was to make a tooth polish that works and tastes nice. They used Taylor’s 3-year-old sons as test subjects for what would become Fresh Mouth Tooth Polish. Taylor’s sons loved the taste. “If 3-year-olds can love the taste, then probably most of America and the world can go with this taste,”Taylor says. The flavors include fresh mint, cinnamint, blanco and blaque. Mynatt-Galdi and Taylor began developing other beauty products that stick with the all-naturalingredient theory.They wanted to remove unnecessary chemicals and replace them with herbs that “maybe a lot of people don’t know about,” Taylor says. The women found it important to find a packaging company that aligned with their beliefs.They couldn’t, so they decided to produce the products out of Taylor’s home. Mynatt-Galdi and Taylor use the watchdog group Environmental Working Group (EWG) to vet all

of their ingredients to the European standard of being a natural-based product. All of the ingredients that are used by Quench Naturel meet the EWG standard, which means the products are safe and do not contain toxic chemicals. “This, I think the world needs,”Taylor says about the company’s natural products. “I want to get it out there and help people live healthier lives.” The online-based company ships nationally and occasionally internationally to spread their natural-based products around the world. “As we make our products and as we formulate, we don’t formulate thinking about ‘how much is this going to cost?’ and ‘what’s the bottom line?’”Taylor says. “We formulate thinking about, ‘how can we make really pure product? How can we remove these chemicals?’” Mynatt-Galdi and Taylor also ensure their products are in eco-friendly packaging for some of their items. Other products, like their lip scrub, are in recyclable stainless-steel containers. Taylor’s favorite product is Refresh Fruit Infused Botanical Toner. As the mother of four boys, she loves the calming essential oils of lavender and rose that are used in the toners to relieve stress. Mynatt-Galdi and Taylor are constantly working on creating products and collaborating with other local vendors to make more natural-based products. Info For more information, visit quenchnaturel.com.

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The Roastery of Cave Creek

The facility serves more community than coffee By Devan Sauer

n the high hills of Cave Creek lies the town’s only roastery, the Roastery of Cave Creek. Surrounding ROC2, as it’s affectionately known, is the smell of the morning pot of brewing coffee, with subtle hints of chocolate. ROC2’s only roastery is a small, industrial-looking building with a shipping container in its parking lot. It distributes coffee to at least 50 Valley restaurants like Richardson’s Cuisine of New Mexico in Phoenix, Matt’s Big Breakfast’s Valley locations and Tarbell’s in Phoenix. The roastery is the brainchild of David Anderson, who is aided by his wife, Alison, and his small crew of employees. Anderson is coffee business veteran, having worked in the industry for more than two decades. He was working at Hughes Aircraft Company on the East Coast, before he quit to move with his parents to Cave Creek in 1997. He was tired of wearing a suit every day. In 1998, he opened the Cave Creek Coffee Company and Wine Bar. What started as a local coffeehouse expanded into a wholesale business within a few years. “I had a bit of mad scientist in me and I wanted to roast,” Anderson says. “So I wanted to roast my own coffee and bought a small coffee roaster.” In 2007, Anderson sold the coffeehouse’s retail portion to devote his time to the wholesale business, and the Roastery of Cave Creek was born.

Coffee culture

Enthusiastic and passionate about his craft, Anderson ensures his staff is just as knowledgeable about the coffee. Anderson has traveled throughout Central and South America to source

David Anderson, above, founded The Roastery of Cave Creek, with his wife, Alison. (Photo courtesy David Anderson)

coffee beans and learn about growing the beans for ROC2. A couple of his employees went to Peru last year, and another trip is planned for Guatemala early next year. Growing coffee beans is a meticulous and labor-intensive process. The berries that hold the coffee bean resemble green olives before they ripen and turn red like a cranberry. According to Alison, these fruits don’t ripen at the same time, so the farmers have to hand pick the berries. “I think the general public doesn’t realize the toil that goes into a cup of

coffee,” Alison says. “It’s a relatively inexpensive indulgence for most people.” Anderson and his staff pick the ripe berries and dry and clean the coffee beans. “I knew that by sending staff down there, they would come back with a much deeper respect for what we’re doing,” Anderson says. The staff ’s knowledge is then shared with the guests who walk in the building. Many who visit want a latte. However, the staff welcomes them, gives them a tour of the roastery, explains the roasting process, and then sends them on their way with a

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BUSINESS • SPOTLIGHT complimentary bag of coffee. Anderson has a bar-like set up is the ideal place for employees to chat with guests about coffee and share samples of ROC2’s cold brew.

Owner David Anderson and his staff turned a shipping container into an insulated storage unit to hold hundreds of pounds of coffee beans. (Photo courtesy David Anderson)

The roasting

The roasting process begins outside the roastery, in the shipping container Anderson had built specifically for ROC2. The roastery’s needs outgrew the building’s capacity, and Anderson needed somewhere to store his coffee bean inventory. In a month, the shipping container was transformed into an insulated storage unit to hold hundreds of pounds of coffee beans. ROC2’s main room houses the three large roasters that roast the bulk of the coffee beans, which start out earthy green. They are then roasted at 400 to 450 degrees until they turn dark brown. ROC2 also has a miniature roaster for 3-ounce tasters. It allows Anderson to roast coffee beans at different temperatures to find the perfect roast. The cold brew production is in a separate room adjacent to the main storefront. ROC2 sells its cold brew in cans or in refillable 32-ounce growlers. ROC2 also sells kegs of its nitro cold brew, which is gaining popularity at restaurants and office buildings Dubbed Black and Tan, the medium roast is ROC2’s signature blend, but they also have plenty of other blends that Anderson created. The dark roast Cowboy was created in 1997, followed by the lighter roast, the Cowgirl.

The Roastery of Cave Creek’s miniature store keeps a small selection of its most popular blends. (Photo courtesy David Anderson)

In a hurry? Anderson has a small inventory in a metal box outside of the roastery. The miniature store keeps a small

The coffee beans are roasted at 400 to 450 degrees until they turn dark brown. (Photo courtesy David Anderson)

selection of the roastery’s most popular blends. It works on an honor system where people can leave money in a slot titled “karma.” Anderson jokingly says they only have one rule: patrons have five years to pay back their coffee debts. For the most part, guests will pay their dues and then some. Anderson has held onto many notes from the “karma” bin. One claimed ROC2 restored their faith in humanity. “You give people the opportunity to do the right thing, they usually do,” Anderson says.

Community

Cave Creek’s quirky and diverse community is why Anderson has kept his roastery open. Anderson and Alison meet people at the store from all over the state and country. Anderson told the story of an Apache Junction man who rode his scooter to Cave Creek just to get coffee. Anderson gave it to him for free. Anderson says he understands he is connecting the community and brightening guests’ day. “We’re serving more community than we are coffee here,” Anderson says. The Roastery of Cave Creek

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UP IN SMOKE V’Cloud Vape is rebranded into CBD business By Octavio Serrano

d Chaney was addicted to smoking and after many attempts at quitting he discovered his solution—vaping. “I had many times moved off of one nicotine product or another, all tobacco types,” Chaney says. “They’re all fairly dangerous but I never successfully quit. This (vape) came around and within a few months, I was completely freed of it.” Inspired by his success, the entrepreneur wanted to bring the Valley a product similar to the one that had helped him. He opened V’Cloud Vape and CBD in 2004, which rebranded roughly three months ago as Cannafyl CBD. A U.S. Navy veteran, the Scottsdale resident had previous business ventures. The Maryland native studied business at ASU and executive leadership at MIT. For more than 20 years, he was an active

Ed Chaney runs Cannafyl CBD on Tatum Boulevard and Greenway Parkway. (Photo courtesy Ed Chaney)

member of Arizona’s elite Entrepreneur Organization. Chaney is focused on CBD now. “I’ve had lots of business startups in the last 30 years and Cannafyl was designed to bring a product to the market that allowed us to create a position of authority,” Chaney says. “When I became disappointed with the vape market, when I launched into the CBD market, I decided I was going to participate in it from an authority place.” Chaney prides himself on the

meticulous work the Cannafyl CBD brand puts into its development. The company’s chief executive officer, Chaney says the quality of its products was established with chemists who are ASU interns and graduates. He ensures they are tested properly. “I certainly used my skills that I have learned to create a pretty extensive thirdparty testing,” Chaney says. “I created the product to be almost a clinical level of potency because I knew there was a deficiency in the market.”

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BUSINESS • SPOTLIGHT Cannafyl CBD goes beyond selling its products. It schools customers on what it sells. “After we developed the product and put those kinds of standards in place at the retail store, we created opportunities monthly for training,” Chaney says. “We invited anybody on our list to come once a month to the store where they can touch and feel products. We would always invite a chemist or somebody that was reputable so they can answer questions.”

“Every Friday at noon, I have a guest and we host a show about CBD. We almost always invite experts in research. We share that with our listeners in a very unbiased way.”

In addition, Chaney said he has signed a 52-week agreement with VoiceAmerica to host a radio show on all-things CBD. He will invite experts on and discuss different products and other topics. “Every Friday at noon, I have a guest and we host a show about CBD,” Chaney says. “We almost always invite experts in research. We share that with our listeners in a very unbiased way.” Chaney says what sets Cannafyl CBD apart from other companies is the whole plant is used when creating its products. They are also entirely plant based, organically grown and have certificates of analysis. The product lines are customizable. Some clients may need stronger doses of CBD while others may just want to relax. Cannafyl CBD has made sure to properly organize them. “There are relief, relax and balance,” Chaney says. “Our relief line was designed to aid in reducing inflammation and pain. Our relaxed line was designed to aid in sleep and our balance line was designed to aid in reducing stress.

“Pain is the one thing everybody wants to solve. It’s the most life-threatening and after the opioid scare, this product was a nice alternative.” Chaney has roughly 30 years of business experience and he has worked diligently to bring the people of the Valley a product that’s well crafted by chemists. The vape business is easy to enter, but he promises top-notch products. “I think the barrier of entry to get into the vape industry is very low, so it’s easy for people to get in it,” Chaney says. “I think those who have not studied business principles or business ethics were coming in.” But Chaney knows the difference between a well-run business and one that just tries to get by. As Cannafyl CBD continues to grow, it will continue to make sure its quality is maintained. Cannafyl CBD

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Simplicity

Rules Tyler Cadwell is just scratching the surface with Everything Etched By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

our years ago, Tyler Cadwell made a hand-engraved wine cork holder for his mother that read “Keep Calm and Drink Wine.” His family was so impressed that his aunt suggested he sell items like those on Etsy. The task was arduous though, so he didn’t take it too seriously. A year later, he discovered laser engravers, which made his tasks more efficient. He founded Everything Etched and moved to the Airpark in 2015. He’s found tremendous success. “We started in one unit and six months later we were busy enough to take over the unit next to us,” he says, “Six months after that, we kept growing and we needed more space. So we knocked a hole in the wall and we have three units.” The Scottsdale resident has three reasons for his success. “We provide great customer service,” he says. “We treat everyone as an individual and we’re very personable with everybody. We understand. This is a gift someone’s giving. When you want something personalized, it’s because the gift means something to you.” He also offers unique, contemporary products, unlike his competitors, that are functional. Everything Etched doesn’t charge by the character, either. “We make it very, very simple and we create beautiful designs that people can personalize,” says Cadwell, who graduated from Cactus Shadows High School in Cave Creek. “We have templates so they can have something a little bit more unique than just one letter or initial. “It’s all built into the price. I’ll say one of the key differentiators for us is our speed. We can get something out within four hours from the order being placed online—and that’s completely custom, made to order. We do same-day engravings.”

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Filling a niche

Cadwell says his business was a logical choice. He initially just wanted to make extra money, but when he saw the potential, “the switch just flipped on.” “I thought I had something here and I put all my energy and time into it,” he says. “It allows me to be creative and create different designs and create different products. “I think that’s what has propelled the company forward.” He was a bit artistic growing up in the North Valley. Cadwell drew somewhat, but he channeled his creativity into film. Armed with an IMDB page, Cadwell was a director of photography for videos and films.

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Everything Etched owner Tyler Cadwell found success quickly after starting his company. (Photos by Pablo Robles)

“I enjoyed creating with light and different camera angles to make a different sort of visual,” he says. The most well-known movie he worked on was “Jolene,” with Jessica Chastain, Frances Fisher, Dermot Mulroney and Michael Vartan. After a while, Cadwell wanted to do something he could create and sell online so he could continue his hobby of traveling the world. He has visited 30 countries.

“Thailand’s great,” says Cadwell, who has also hiked Machu Picchu. “Iceland is beautiful, and you can drive around the whole country and see glaciers and volcanic areas. My fiancée and I just did six weeks in South America. The Galapagos was just beautiful and amazing. You can walk right up to animals and they’re not scared because it’s so protected.” Cadwell attended Scottsdale Community College, from which he earned an associate degree. He then went

to ASU and earned a four-year degree in business finance.

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When Cadwell and his fiancée, Liz Ann Hewett, returned from South America, he decided he wanted to take Everything Etched to the next level. He invited in new equipment—including new laser engravers, a UV printer, a sandblaster and a CNC machine. UV printing is a form of digital printing that uses ultraviolet lights to dry

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or cure ink as it is printed. “I just love doing custom things,” he says. “It’s fun to figure it out and use the tools I need to make the pieces that are requested. “Those machines are amazing. I like to try to put together the different mediums and the tools to make something more unique. You never know what someone is going to bring. It’s a fun challenge. We really don’t say no to anybody. We’ve actually started to be known for that.” Everything Etched is hosting a public open house from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, December 21, at its showroom, 8341 E. Evans Road, Suite 105, Scottsdale. The day will feature discounts, tours, giveaways, food and music. For more information, call 480-550-5413. Cadwell is grateful for his success. He was selected to be a part of an emerging leaders program through the SBDC. He was also nominated for a local innovation contest, and a finalist for a Cox Communications entrepreneur contest. “I haven’t won anything yet, but I’m about ready to win,” he says with a smile.

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Ford Edge ST is truly a sharp ride By Greg Rubenstein

hen a segment offers no fewer than 50 different models, you know there is going to be fierce competition and something for just about everyone. So, it is among mid-size sport utility vehicles, where options include SUVs with two-row or three-row seating, unibody or body-on-frame platforms, FWD, RWD, AWD, or driver-selectable 4x4 drivetrains with turbocharged, hybrid or all-electric power, and price points from about $20,000 to $200,000. Whew! Starting at a base price of $31,100, the Ford Edge is a typical mid-size SUV, with a unibody platform, four doors and seating for five. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s available in FWD or AWD, and in four trimsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;SE, SEL,Titanium and the range-topping ST. All versions except the ST are powered by a 250-horsepower, 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. The Edge returns an EPA-rated 21 mpg city, 29 mpg highway, and 24 mpg in combined driving for FWD versions, and 21/28/23 mpg for AWD-equipped models. Edge standard features include dual-zone automatic climate control, 4.2-inch color instrument panel/message center, 8.0-inch LCD pinch-to-zoom touchscreen and voice controlled infotainment system, 4G LTE

Wi-Fi hotspot, push-button start, remote start including scheduling, remote control front windows, remote lock and unlock, acousticlaminate windshield with rain-sensing wipers, Bi-LED headlights with automatic high-beam, LED daytime lamps, and LED taillamps with three-blink turn signals. Standard safety features include roll stability and curve control systems, post-crash alert system, blind spot and cross-traffic alert, semiautonomous lane-keeping with driver alert,

precollision assist with automatic emergency braking and pedestrian detection, forward collision warning, dynamic brake support, and a rearview camera with integrated washer. Coming in at $43,265, the Edge ST has standard AWD and is equipped with a 2.7-liter, twin-turbo V6 engine delivering 335-horsepower through an eight-speed automatic transmission, and is EPA rated at 19/26/21 mpg. Even with a hefty 4,597pound curb weight, the ST is an absolute hoot to drive, especially off the line or churning out freeway passing maneuvers.Thanks to 380 pound-feet of available torque, the topline Edge delivers a satisfying push into the seatback under full-throttle acceleration, and easily turns in sub-six second times for 0-60 mph sprints. The ST is also loaded with high-end features, including leather-trimmed heated power front seats with driver-side memory, power-adjust steering column, dual 4.2-inch driver-configurable LCD color instrument panels, auto-dim rearview mirror, security approach lamps, acoustic-laminate front-row side windows, windshield wiper deicer, heated power side mirrors, hands-free foot-activated power rear liftgate, 20-inch alloy wheels, LED fog lamps, and a 110V/150W AC power outlet. Carrying a MSRP of $52,540, the as-tested Edge ST included a performance brake package and the comprehensive navigation/driver assist (â&#x20AC;&#x153;401Aâ&#x20AC;?) package. Along with bright red calipers, high-performance pads, and vented discs and brake shields, the brake package adds 21-inch alloy wheels with 265/40 summer tires and a brushless radiator cooling fan. The 401A package contains voice-activated touchscreen nav system, plus front seat cooling, rear-seat heating, front and rear 180-degree cameras with split view, panoramic sunroof, wireless charging pad, auto-dimming driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sideview mirror, active steering assist, autonomous parking assist, adaptive cruise control and lane centering, auto engine stop-and-go, adaptive headlights, and autodimming driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s side mirror. Although its price lands the Edge ST in premium SUV territory, there are far more expensive options which deliver much less value. With a high-end interior, stylish looks, and impressive performance, plus loads of tech, safety and convenience features, the Edge ST holds its own against luxury or performance competitors. It is truly a sharp ride, and a perfect tool for the daily commute or weekend fun. NORTHVALLEYMAGAZINE.COM DECEMBER 2019 | JANUARY 2020

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Santiago McKinn, 11, assimilated into Geronimo’s group and refused to return to his family. (Submitted photo)

The Kidnapping of Santiago McKinn

n a balmy September morning in the little valley east of the Mimbres Mountains in southwest New Mexico, 17-year-old Martin McKinn and his 11-year-old brother Santiago were herding cattle near their ranch on Gallina Creek, a tributary to the Mimbres River. The McKinn boys were the sons of an Irish father, John, and their Mexican mother, Luceria. That morning their father had gone to Las Cruces with neighbors to purchase supplies. It was about 11 o’clock on September 11, and the boys were taking a break for lunch. Martin was sitting beneath a shade tree reading a book and Santiago had gone down to play in the creek. Suddenly, Santiago heard a rifle shot then he saw an Apache, he later identified as Geronimo, run up and crush Martin’s head with a rock. Geronimo then removed his brother’s shirt and coat and put them on. Santiago tried to run 54

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Young boy’s brother was killed by Geronimo By Marshall Trimble Arizona’s Official State Historian

away but they caught him. Searchers found later Martin’s body, but Santiago was missing, his family hoped it was kept captive, not dead. Geronimo asked him questions in Spanish about the number of men and horses in the area, but the youngster was too traumatized to answer. They put him on the back of a horse and rode toward the Mimbres River. Over the past few days the wily, 63 Apache shaman and his seven followers had been on a murderous raid, killing and pillaging along the valley east of the Mimbres Mountains. Before slipping into the Mogollon Mountains, they ruthlessly slaughtered five men. Mrs. Allen and her three children escaped into the brush after her dog lunged at one of the warriors, distracting them momentarily. The warriors could have easily run them down, but Geronimo

HOME • TRIMBLE’S TALES decided instead to loot the cabin for much-needed supplies. The war chief later said he knew the murder of a mother and three children would had created a worse outrage than the killings thus far. Mrs. Allen and her children then walked 8 miles to a sawmill operated by soldiers from nearby Fort Bayard. By September 15, the Apache band managed to elude cavalry troops from Fort Bayard and local militia, taking refuge high in the Mogollon Mountain wilderness an area that was described as a “natural fortress.” At the time, Geronimo had no idea his bloody raid had stirred up a hornet’s nest in Washington and Mexico. Henceforth, Mexico would cooperate with U.S. troops operating south of the border and the Army was given full authority over the San Carlos Reservation. In early October, the bands of Geronimo, Naiche, Nana and Chihuahua slipped past the soldiers guarding the border and made their way into Mexico’s Sierra Nevada. Santiago was still with Geronimo’s band. Over the next few weeks, the Apache bands continuing raiding the Mexican settlements. A force commanded by Capt. Emmett Crawford, U.S. cavalry and Apache scouts crossed into Mexico and were in constant pursuit. After months of hard campaigning, on the morning of January 10, 1886, the Apache scouts surprised Geronimo’s camp and after a short battle the old shaman had enough and threw in the towel. He could elude the Army, but the Apache scouts found his most formidable sanctuary. He was ready to meet with Gen. Crook to discuss surrendering. On the morning of January 15, all the chiefs, Naiche, Chihuahua and Nana agreed to meet with Gen. Crook to surrender in one month at a place called Canyon de los Embudos. The meeting took place on March 25, 1886. It was the waning days of the so-called Geronimo Campaign. These were the last holdouts of a long war that began in early 1861. The great chiefs—Mangas, Colorados, Cochise and Victorio—were gone and no other leader had risen who could being the different factions together. On the morning of March 26, Tombstone photographer C.S. Fly, who was traveling with Crook, got Geronimo’s permission to take photographs. While taking pictures of youngsters, Fly discovered one of them was a white boy. Apparently, Santiago had been well-treated by the Apache and during the six months he lived with them he assimilated to their lifestyle and became fluent in their language. Capt. John Bourke, Crook’s aide de camp, later wrote: “A group of young boys raged together freely and safely around; one of them seemed to be of Irish and Mexican descent. After a little persuasion, he told (me) his name was Santiago Mackin (sic) and he had been kidnapped in Mimbres, New Mexico; of his young companions, he seemed to be treated kindly, and no one tried to stop our conversation. “Beyond its smart looks, which made it clear that he had fully understood everything we told him in Spanish and English, he took no further notice of us.” Despite coaxing, Santiago refused to leave the Apache camp

with any American. On April 6, Chihuahua brought the boy in and gave him to Crook, but the lad, “acting like a wild animal in a trap,” insisted he wanted to remain with the Apache. The soldiers tried to persuade him, but he would have none of it, defiantly refusing to speak any language except Apache. Young Santiago had become “Indianized.” The talks on March 28 seemed to be going well until that evening when local whiskey peddlers, fearing an end of the war would seriously hamper their business, got Geronimo and his warriors drunk and told them they would be killed upon their arrival in Arizona. That night Geronimo broke his word and bolted once again. The Apache from other bands along with Santiago remained in camp. They were taken to Fort Bowie where on April 2, they formally surrendered. At Bowie Station, east of Willcox, Santiago, wearing only a “G-string,” got on the train with the others headed for the prison camps in Florida. When the train stopped in Deming, New Mexico, his parents picked him up, got him outfitted in a local mercantile store and took him home. Santiago grew to adulthood in Grant County, married Victoria Villanueva and had four children and eventually grandchildren. The 1930 census shows him living in Phoenix. According to family members Santiago died in the 1950s in Phoenix.

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Arizona Diamondbacks purses, a car emergency kit, a Frank Lloyd Wright Backgammon Set and other amazing items for people on your “nice” list.

For the sports lover Dooney & Bourke Diamondbacks Purse Spring Training isn’t for another three months, but that doesn’t mean we can’t rep our favorite teams. Dooney & Bourke has MLB purses on sale, including this Diamondbacks Ginger Crossbody Purse. With front slip, inside zip and cellphone pockets, this purse is ideal for any sporting event. The strap drop length is 25 inches, and it measures at 6.25 inches high by 2.25 inches wide by 8.75 inches long. On sale for $110.60. Info: dooney.com and search for Arizona Diamondbacks.

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Sportiqe This Tempe-based company boasts the best sweatpants on the planet—the Daly Sweatpants ($55). A-list celebrities and pro athletes like Jay-Z, Beyoncé, LeBron James, David Beckham, Jay Cutler, Justin Bieber, Mark Wahlberg and Jon Hamm have been rocking Sportiqe for years. At Sportiqe, comfort is their craft, and they have spent years perfecting their art. Info: sportiqe.com

HOME • GIFT GUIDE For the coffee lover Festivus Holiday Blend Press is getting in on the Festivus train with its blend of Ethiopian and Brazilian coffees. It launches on Black Friday, November 29, and will sell for $16 at all Press locations or online. Additionally, Press offers three gift boxes—a bag of Festivus and a $10 gift card ($25), a bag of Festivus and a coffee tumbler ($30) or a bag of Festivus and another bag of beans ($30). Info: presscoffee.com

For the beauty mavens Drybar Beauty packages are always fun to receive. Drybar is offering The Party Four Pack with four of its favorites: Prep Rally Prime and Prep Detangler, Triple Sec 3-1 Finishing Spray, Detox Dry Shampoo, and Hot Toddy Heat Protectant Mist ($50/$75 value). Drybar helps guests be extra this holiday, too, with its Shimmer Spritzer ($20). The light-diffusing shimmer spray that adds three-dimensional sparkle, a hint of gold/rose gold highlight, and light hold to your hair. Washes away with one shampoo. Info: thedrybar.com

For the practical loved one Jumpsmart Back home in Michigan, everyone is getting stuck in the snow, but here we have to worry about breaking down in the desert or on the way to the high country. Jumpsmart is a practical vehicle jump starter that’s packed in a single, high-powered unit with a four-mode LED flashlight, power bank and vehicle jump starter. The retail price is $119.99 from Limitless Innovations. Info: limitlessinnovations.com

For the wine connoisseur Merkin Vineyards Pasta Owned by Maynard James Keenan from the rock band Tool, Merkin Vineyards is known for its wine. But from the fruits, veggies and foraged ingredients of the Verde Valley come handmade pastas created with Arizona grown, sourced and produced ingredients. Give a loved one a unique taste of the Grand Canyon State with prickly pear campanelle, tomato pipette or toasted semolina pastas. The pastas are $9. Info: caduceus.org.

For the competitive family member The Frank Lloyd Wright Backgammon Set From solid glass serving trays embedded with Frank Lloyd Wright’s designs to decorative earrings, socks and throw rugs, there’s a stylish gift at every price point for those on your holiday list with a keen eye for design. Shop the wide variety of products by visiting The Frank Lloyd Wright Store at Taliesin West, 12621 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard, where foundation members receive 10% off. A portion of all merchandise proceeds help preserve and maintain the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. The Frank Lloyd Wright Backgammon Set features Wright’s iconic patterns and designs. The game is packaged in a sturdy two-piece board game box, folding game board with wooden playing pieces. Info: franklloydwright.org or 480-627-5398. NORTHVALLEYMAGAZINE.COM DECEMBER 2019 | JANUARY 2020

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The North Valley is brimming with top-notch restaurants that serve dry-aged steaks, classic bagels, tasty breakfasts and premium drinks. These eateries reach beyond the norm to have fun with events like “Boys, Babes & Bourbon” or to serve such dining classics as butter cake. Check out our list of the top restaurants in the North Valley, and you’re welcome. AMERICAN Gatsby’s 28190 N. Alma School Parkway, Suite 209, Scottsdale, 480-687-8182, gatsbystroon.com Gatsby’s is a 1920s and ’30s, Prohibition era-themed restaurant and bar. Inspired by Jay Gatsby and Al Capone, the restaurant seamlessly blends themes of glamour and gangster. Gatsby’s menu features world-class wines to pair with steak and seafood. The restaurant also includes live jazz entertainment and events like “Boys, Babes & Bourbon” or “Scotch & Cigar Social on the Patio.” The Greene House 15024 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480-888-9494, thegreenehouseaz.com Located in the Kierland Commons, the 58

Greene House gives off the charm and comfort of a cottage by the sea. The Greene House offers fresh, seasonal Californian cuisine in a quaint and cozy atmosphere. This restaurant brings California classics to Arizona with exclusive Wine Country selections and seasonal dishes. The Greene House’s menu offers a wide array of comfort food including homestyle pot pie. Modern Market Eatery 16203 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 866-584-3944, modernmarket.com Modern Market Eatery is a healthforward restaurant located at the Promenade. According to its website, Modern Market Eatery is a mash-up of a farmers market, chef ’s table and fast-food restaurant focuses on quality, craft, community and convenience.

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The market features scratch-made, handkneaded dough, house-marinated meats and hand-juiced beverages, all of which are free of antibiotics or artificial ingredients. The menu includes protein bowls, salads, pizza, all-day breakfast and plenty of gluten-free and vegan options. O.H.S.O. Brewery + Distillery 15681 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale, 480-948-3159, ohsobrewery.com O.H.S.O., or the Outrageous Homebrewer’s Social Outpost, is a restaurant and local nanobrewery and distillery. O.H.S.O. is best known for its seasonal, craft beers which are made in house at several of its locations. While the Scottsdale location does not have a brewery, it has a distillery making O.H.S.O.’s brand of spirits, including Arcadia

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Vodka, #Gin, #Rum, and D.i.C.K. Whiskey. O.H.S.O.’s food menu includes many pub staples like burgers, cheese and brewer’s boards, and a pretzel dip which includes an IPA mustard. The Vig McDowell Mountain 10199 E. Bell Road, Scottsdale, 480-935-2949, thevig.us The Vig is a fun, friendly neighborhood tavern specializing in American food and craft cocktails. The Vig offers a lively and upscale environment, being best known for its terrific patios including a bocce ball and

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cornhole court. The Vig McDowell Mountain is within walking distance of the McDowell Mountain Park, which provides endless views. The diverse menu has Mexican- and Asianinspired dishes, such as Pad Thai and a soy garlic steamed edamame. Flower Child 21002 N.Tatum Boulevard, Phoenix, 480-397-5056, iamaflowerchild.com Flower Child promises that by serving healthy food, it will take you to a happy place.

Its menu can cater to vegan, vegetarian or paleo diets, and can easily do meals that are gluten, dairy or sugarfree. With a health-forward emphasis, Flower Child uses fresh ingredients and makes everything in its scratch kitchen. A nutritional-yetflavorful meal from here will leave anyone in a better mood. Soul Modern AZ Cuisine 7615 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale, 480-515-6254, soulscottsdale.com Soul offers fare that represents the flavors and cultures of Arizona. The menu takes a modern twist on Southwest-inspired items, like the Arizona tenderloin medallions, which are topped with two jalapeno potato cakes and a jalapeno cheese sauce. Guests can enjoy their meal and the Arizona weather on one of Soul’s two outdoor patios. After their meal, guests can go right next door to Lost Soul, a Southwest women’s boutique. High and Rye 5310 E. High Street, Phoenix, 480-634-4143, highandryeaz.com High and Rye is an upper-scale comfort food restaurant with an extensive selection of whiskey and bourbon. High and Rye takes a modern twist on Southern classics like buttermilk fried chicken and house hickorysmoked brisket. Pair your comfort meal with any of the 100-plus whiskeys or bourbons. And if whiskey isn’t your thing, High and Rye has 20 beers on tap or plenty of mixed drinks. Paradise Valley Burger Co. 4001 E. Bell Road, Phoenix, 602-535-4930, pvburgercompany.com A restaurant dubbing itself “your favorite local burgers,” Paradise Valley Burger Co. has a menu full of unique and creative burgers, tacos and sandwiches. Its crafty creations like the country fried burger and burger brulee have

been featured on Food Network. Instead of using pickles on their burgers, the chefs at PV Burger Co. use cucumbers and pickled onions instead. Finish your meal with a side of French toast fries or a Lucky Charm milkshake. If you’re not in the mood for burgers, visit its sister restaurant, Paradise Valley Pizza Co., just a few doors down. BAGELS NewYork Bagels ‘N Bialys 10320 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480-991-3034; 8876 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale, 480-590-7200; 1455 N. Scottsdale Road, SkySong, Suite 110, Scottsdale, 480-644-4200, nybagelsnbialys.com. At NYBB, the menu showcases the natural flavors of the freshest ingredients, and all sauces, dressings and desserts are housemade. Start with a selection from the deli, such as pastrami, corned beef, rare roast beef or turkey breast, or dive in all the way with the sumptuous Nova Lox flown in fresh from New York. Enjoy a quick breakfast of an Egg-a-Bagel, or the classic bagel with smear, with housemade cream cheese. For a fantastic lunch, experience the delicious grilled cheese stack and tomato soup, or the famous Reuben sandwich. All desserts are made in house as well. NYBB’s Beverage Bar includes an array of choices ranging from bottomless mimosas and bloody Marys to fresh cold-brew coffee—available in regular, latte, mocha and flavored—or fresh-brewed teas. Espressos are available in regular and decaf and are prepared to the guests’ liking.Traditional choices include Guatemalan breakfast-blend coffee in regular and decaf; fresh-brewed iced tea; Pepsi products; fresh fruit juices; Dr. Brown’s Soda; energy drinks and a variety of bottled beverages.

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TASTE • DINE ITALIAN Sicilian Butcher 15530 N.Tatum Boulevard, Phoenix, 602-775-5140, the sicilianbutcher.com The Sicilian Butcher is an Italian butcheryinspired restaurant created by the operators of Tomaso’s Italian Restaurant. This restaurant is best known for its build-your-own charcuterie boards and meatballs, which is the first of its kind in Phoenix, according to the owners.

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Guests can create their own meatball by first choosing the meat from several options including ahi tuna, eggplant parmesan, lamb or Tomaso’s Sicilian, which includes ground veal, prime beef and pork. Try the Sicilian Baker for dessert with a cappuccino or gelato. North Italia 1504 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480-948-2055, northitalia.com North is a part of the Arizona native restaurant group, Fox Restaurant Concepts. North features handmade pasta and pizzas made from scratch daily. The Italian concept is well known for its caramel Budino, an Italianstyle custard. Picazzo’s 7325 E. Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard, Scottsdale, 480-990-2212, picazzos. com Picazzo’s is an Arizona-based, familyowned, healthy Italian eatery. As a healthcentric kitchen, Picazzo’s offers gluten-free crust or pasta for every dish and is vegan, 60

vegetarian and keto-friendly. The restaurant’s website includes allergen and nutritional charts to accommodate all guests. While Picazzo’s focuses on modern Italian cuisine, the menu blends inspirations from Asia, the Mediterranean and Mexico. LaTorretta 16640 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480-991-2000, latorrettaaz.com La Torretta is an Italian eatery and steakhouse located in North Scottsdale. La Torretta offers guests an intimate and elegant atmosphere, with a patio with breathtaking views of the McDowell Mountains. The food menu features flavors from different regions of Italy, and the wine list explores the world. Every Friday and Saturday night, La Torretta features a special Osso Bucco 22-ounce braised veal shank is marinated for 10 hours. The special begins at 4:30 on the weekend, and the very limited special is first-come, first-served. Local Bistro 20581 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale, 480-302-6050, localbistroaz.com Local Bistro is a contemporary bistro serves rustic Italian food. Its seasonal menus include hand-made pasta, wood-fired pizzas, fresh seafood and hand-selected steaks. In addition to Italian classic pasta and pizza, Local Bistro offers a steak selection of midwestern corn-fed beef is dry-aged for 45 days. The restaurant’s desserts include a chocolate “Boca Negra” cake inspired by Julia Child’s recipe. Nick’s Italian 23417 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, 480-515-0096, nicks-italian.com Nick’s Italian is a sophisticated bistro has been in North Scottsdale for more than 20 years. The family-style restaurant serves homemade food in a casual, neighborhood environment. Its food menu includes housemade pizzas, calzones and pasta. Gluten-free pasta is made in house. Nick’s famous homemade tiramisu is the perfect sweet ending. Tutti Santi 6339 E. Greenway Road, Scottsdale, 480-951-3775, tuttisantiristorante.com Founded in 1996 in North Scottsdale, Tutti Santi offers an upscale dining experience. Tutti Santi offers the finest Italian foods, wines, atmosphere and hospitality. The menu

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feature’s Chef Nina Vincent’s original recipes derived from Italian classics. STEAKHOUSES The Capital Grille 16489 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480-348-1700, thecapitalgrille.com The Capital Grille steakhouse is best known for its dry-aged steaks, fresh seafood and world-class wines.The steaks at the Capital Grille are dry-aged for 18 days then handcarved by butchers to achieve a great flavor and texture.The Capital Grille has locations nationwide, but each restaurant is catered to its locale.The Scottsdale dining area is inspired by the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, including a patio view of the Frank Lloyd Wright spire. Eddie Merlot’s Prime Aged Beef & Seafood 23207 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480-699-0480, eddiemerlots.com Eddie Merlot’s promises its guests an “exceptional experience” from hospitality to the food it serves. All of Eddie Merlot’s steaks are hand-cut in house and aged for a minimum of 21 days. With a wide selection of prime beef like ribeye, filet mignon or New York strip along with unique types of meat like wagyu and bison, there is something for everyone’s taste. Mastro’s Steakhouse 8852 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale, 480-585-9500, mastrosrestaurants.com Mastro’s is a well-known family-owned steakhouse and first opened in Scottsdale in 1999. Mastro’s offers an “unparalleled dining experience” with highly acclaimed food and a sophisticated atmosphere.The highly acclaimed menu includes sushi, seafood and several cuts of meat. Mastro’s Signature warm Mastro’s Steakhouse

TASTE • DINE butter cake is adorned with vanilla ice cream and fresh fruit. Preston’s Steakhouse 8700 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale, 480-629-5087, prestonsscottsdale.com The name comes from Edward Preston Schwerd, who was a meat packager, like his family, in the 1940s. Chef Charles Schwerd opened Preston’s in honor of his grandfather, and uses the values, traditions and techniques passed down for generations. Preston’s Steakhouse provides an elegant and intimate atmosphere with steakhouse classics.The menu includes fresh seafood and premium cuts of aged meat. Cartwright’s Modern Cuisine 6710 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, 480-488-8031, cartwrightsmoderncuisine.com The dining experience at Cartwright’s Modern Cuisine honors the American West’s legacy.The menu blends top-quality beef, game

itself on having a “better eating” mentality, which includes locally sourced produce, natural ingredients, and hormone- and steroid-free meat. Tocaya Organica was founded in 2016 in Venice, California. The restaurant also offers several vegan, glutenfree and vegetarian options for guests. The Mission Kierland 7122 E. Greenway Parkway, Scottsdale, 480-292-7800, themissionaz.com Located in the heart of Kierland, The Mission blends modern Latin Cuisine with old-world charm. Chef Matt Carter from Zinc Bistro created The Mission to feature influences from his travels across Spain, Mexico, Central and South America. The menu features homemade tortillas, sauces and salsas which are made fresh daily. The meats are prepared using a Plancha, a Spanish griddle, or a griddle uses pecan and mesquite wood.

patio with gorgeous views of the Valley from the Four Seasons. ASIAN Obon 15037 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 602-491-2796, fukushuconcepts.com Obon is a ramen house and sushi bar located in the Scottsdale Quarter offersing traditional and modern Japanese cuisine. The menu features several different types of ramen or protein bowls. Obon also has several signature rolls and “Crudos,” dishes highlighting raw protein with accentuating components. Roy’s 5350 E. Marriott Drive, Phoenix, 480-419-7697, roysrestaurant.com In the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, Roy’s is an Asian-fusion restaurant created by Chef Roy Yamaguchi. He combines European technique and Pacific Rim cuisine. The menu at Roy’s includes fresh seafood, sushi rolls and other fusion snacks. The Desert Ridge location’s executive chef, Mako Segawa, creates a special Chef ’s Creations menu highlights his unique culinary style. Dishes on his menu include panko calamari with a Thai basil dipping sauce and an Asian barbecue pork chop with polenta fries.

Toro 7575 E. Princess Drive, Scottsdale, 480-585-4848, scottsdaleprincess.com Toro is a Latin restaurant and rum bar located in the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. Toro’s menu offers Pan-Latin cuisine with South American and ChinesePeruvian influences. The restaurant BREAKFAST/BRUNCH features a “Suviche” bar, which Eggstasy combines a sushi and ceviche bar. 6990 E. Shea Boulevard, Scottsdale, Cartwright’s Modern Cuisine Toro also has rums from around 480-500-5889; 10155 E. Via Linda, the world, and a tiki menu with Scottsdale, 480-993-3449; 20645 N. and seafood with locally “foraged” ingredients plenty of tropical, rum-based cocktails. To Pima Road, Scottsdale, 480-219-8344, from its surrounding deserts and forests. top off this restaurant’s getaway-inspired eggstasyaz.com. Cartwright’s buys its food and produce from experience, Toro has a cigar list including Eggstasy’s goal is to provide all guests local farms as well, like Mountain Sky and Macanudo and Cohiba. with a surreal dining experience. The Sedona Rainbow Trout farms. Cartwright’s is best known for the Cartwright’s Trio, Talavera which includes three 3-ounce portions of 10600 E. Crescent Moon Drive, Eggstasy local, seasonal meat.The meats are currently Scottsdale, 480-515-5700, beef, bison and venison, but the cuts of meat talaverarestaurant.com can change. According to co-owner Cody Talavera is a Spanish steakhouse with Heller, they will buy the whole animal and use a contemporary atmosphere. Its menu different cuts of meat to prevent waste. focuses on traditional Latin ingredients and specialties like paella, jamon iberico, SPANISH and a selection of tapas to be paired Tocaya Organica with its selection of more than 500 7012 E. Greenway Parkway, wines. The menu at Talavera focuses Scottsdale, 480-676-3469, on modern twists on Spanish classics tocayaorganica.com with an emphasis on prime cuts of meat. Tocaya Organica is a casual, modern After your meal, head next door to the Mexican restaurant. The restaurant prides Onyx Bar & Lounge for a drink on the NORTHVALLEYMAGAZINE.COM DECEMBER 2019 | JANUARY 2020

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TASTE • DINE staff doesn’t take shortcuts in product preparation, using the freshest ingredients in the market, often purchasing the same day. Owner Peter Verros aims to source clean, seasonal and fair-trade ingredients of the highest quality, working with artisan producers who care about their craft as much as he does. The soups are made from scratch, same with pancake sauces and compotes. Its signature French toast breads are made daily as well. Oranges are squeezed every day for breakfast. “We’re happy to prepare your dish any way you’d like and will do our best to create something special to fit your needs,” Verros says. “If you have food allergies, please let your server know.” Hash Kitchen 14838 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard, Scottsdale, 480-361-5228, hashkitchen.com Hash Kitchen is a breakfast eatery priding itself on having a crazy brunch menu. Hash has the largest Bloody Mary bar in Arizona, with over 50 toppings. For those who like to drink their breakfast, Hash has a “Cereal Shooter Flight,” which includes cerealinspired shots topped with whipped cream and cereal crumbs. The “Fruity Pebbles” shot has fruity loops vodka mixed with coconut milk. The fun doesn’t stop with the drinks. Hash Kitchen’s banana split brioche French toast comes with caramelized bananas, sweet mascarpone and seasonal berries and is topped with an ice cream cone. First Watch 20567 N. Hayden Road, Suite 101, Scottsdale, 480-502-3447, firstwatch.com First Watch is a daytime café priding itself on its fresh, scratch-made food. The First Watch chefs begin baking and preparing their ingredients at the crack of dawn to ensure freshness. Each guest is welcomed with a pot of Project Sunrise coffee, complimentary newspapers and Wi-Fi to get the morning started. Signature items include its braised short rib benedict or “Million Dollar Bacon”—hardwoodsmoked bacon with a maple syrup drizzle. Breakfast Joynt 10101 E. Bell Road, Suite 107, Scottsdale, 480-443-5324, breakfastjoynt.com The Breakfast Joynt is a diner-style breakfast restaurant in North Scottsdale.

This joint provides a welcoming atmosphere and hearty meals. The menu includes diner classics like country fried steak and biscuits and gravy, as well as unique sweets like red velvet or Oreo pancakes. It promises the food and service will “put a little joy in your day.” Perk Eatery 6501 E. Greenway Parkway, Suite 159, Scottsdale, 480-998-6026, pearkeatery.com Perk Eatery serves classic American breakfasts with a Southwest twist. The family-owned and -operated restaurant serves fresh, local and organic food. The owners promise they serve food to the guests with the same love and quality they would serve to their own families. The menu includes several classic breakfast items, as well as unique Southwest dishes like bacon breakfast tacos and breakfast enchiladas. Brunch Café 15507 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 100, Scottsdale, 480-398-7174, brunchcafe.com Brunch Café brings high-quality and high-end cuisine in a friendly environment. The Chicago-based eatery moved into North Scottsdale with creative spins on classic dishes. OEB Breakfast Co. 17757 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 103, Scottsdale, 480-597-4463, eatoeb.com Scottsdale is OEB Breakfast Co.’s first location outside of Canada. The breakfast concept is the creation of celebrated Italian-Canadian Chef Mauro Martina. The dishes at OEB are a creative and upscale spin on tried-and-true classics, bringing forth the artistry and passion Martina brings to the table. While this is the first OEB in the States, the concept has found award-winning success in Canada with multiple locations. PARISIAN/WINE BAR Zinc Bistro 15034 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480-603-0922, zincbistro. com Zinc Bistro is a New York Parisianstyle bistro located at the Kierland Commons. This romantic dining

experience is paired with modern French cuisine. Zinc Bistro has a 25-foot oyster bar with three to five variations of oysters, succulent shrimp, mussels, clams and lobsters. Zinc’s servers are accredited sommeliers and can help guests pair their meal with a wine from Zinc’s selective wine list. Sorso Wine Room 15323 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480-951-4344, sorsowineroom.com Sorso Wine Room is a rustic wine bar located at the Scottsdale Quarter. Sorso has 150 wines by the bottle and 32 self-pour wines, so guests can sample the wines at a push of a button. Guests can also visit the Market at Sorso to stock up on wine for 15% off the menu price. In addition to wine, Sorso offers craft beers and cocktails and plenty of shareable snacks like a grilled cheese flight. The Living Room Wine Café & Lounge 20751 N. Pima Street, Scottsdale, 480-404-7465, livingroomwinebar.com The Living Room Wine Café & Lounge is a cozy, casual wine bar and eatery. Boasting wines from around the world, The Living Room has complimentary dishes, influenced by the America, Asia and the Mediterranean. Guests can try the wines by the bottle, glass or flight with three 3-ounce samples. The Whining Pig 21001 N. Tatum Boulevard, Phoenix, 480-500-5338, thewhiningpig.com The Whining Pig is a craft beer and wine bar featuring more than 125 beers and 50 wines. Its Desert Ridge location is inside The District in a basement venue just east of Dave and Busters. The fun, friendly environment makes it the perfect hang-out spot to grab a drink and a snack. While the menu focuses on beer and wine, the Whining Pig also offers a meat-andcheese plate and gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches. The hang-out experience is topped off with a selection of classic games like Connect 4 and Uno.

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TASTE • DINE Scottsdale’s OEB Breakfast Co. has a menu that boasts elevated breakfast dishes. (Photo courtesy OEB Breakfast Co.)

A Virtual Eggs-plosion Breakfast joints are sweeping the area By Kristine Cannon

arlier this year, Oregon-based Biscuits Café expanded into the northern Scottsdale area. In late spring, popular Phoenix-based Matt’s Big Breakfast announced its expansion into the Scottsdale area, to take place sometime in the fall. In September, Tucson’s popular brunch hot-spot, Prep & Pastry, celebrated 64

its grand opening at the Scottsdale Waterfront. Calgary-based OEB Breakfast—which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year— opened its first U.S. location late last month in Scottsdale. There’s been an influx of breakfast and brunch restaurants in Scottsdale and throughout the Valley in 2019. But why now? And why the Valley? “We’ve always been unique in a way that we’ve been a test market,” says Steve Chucri, president and CEO of the Arizona Restaurant Association. “Because we’ve been a melting pot of California, people from the Midwest out West, people from the East Coast, very few people are natives

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here. And so, as such, we have had ideas and concepts tested here.” The breakfast segment may be thriving now, but according to Ryan Field of Plated Projects, Over Easy was one of the first to hit the market. “And we look forward to ongoing continuous growth throughout Arizona,” says Field, Over Easy’s franchise partner. Over Easy opened its first restaurant in 2008 in Phoenix. Now, the franchise has six locations in Arizona, with two more opening in Downtown Chandler and North Scottsdale this month. Over Easy also plans to expand into Flagstaff by the end of the year—and open new eateries in Mesa, Queen Creek, the

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Mauro Martina is the founder of OEB Breakfast Co., which opened its first U.S. location at Scottsdale Road and Chauncey Lane. (Photo courtesy OEB Breakfast Co.)

Over Easy recently opened new locations in Chandler and Scottsdale. (Photo courtesy Over Easy)

West Valley and Tucson next year. According to Chucri, homegrown restaurants, like Over Easy and Wildflower Bread Company, began to expand around 2012 or 2013. This was also around the time out-of-state breakfast restaurants, like Snooze and First

Watch, expanded into Arizona. Snooze first arrived in 2013 after opening its first restaurant in Colorado in 2006; and in 2014, First Watch purchased The Good Egg and converted all 19 locations into First Watch restaurants. “Arizona was our third state we expanded to after starting in Colorado and expanding to Southern California,” says Andrew Jaffe, chief marketing officer for Snooze. “Our CEO, David Birzon, had lived in the Valley for about 17 years and knew the market well as a great place for business. We understood the Valley offered great long-term opportunities for growth.” Snooze has done so well in Arizona, it now has five locations, with a sixth to open at Circle Records and Tapes in Downtown Phoenix in December. “It’s an incredibly cool building and we have wanted to bring Snooze to this neighborhood since we first began looking

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TASTE • DINE at the Arizona market,” Jaffe says. Jaffe says he’s seen an influx of—and emphasis on—the breakfast and brunch businesses over the last three to five years. “I think this is a convergence of two things happening, the first one being breakfast is part of a morning routine. I think people are wanting to start their day off right and including breakfast in that routine is important,” Jaffe explains. And he’s right. According to a 2017 report by NPD Group, a food and consulting research firm, out of the three mealtimes, only breakfast has seen a growth in traffic, and breakfast visits for the year ending in March 2017 increased by 1%. Additionally, Technomic’s 2016 Future of FSR Consumer Report found 22% of consumers are more likely to visit fullservice restaurants in the daytime hours than they were two years ago. Further, NPD estimated breakfast consumption, both in and away from home, would grow by 5% through 2019. Jaffe says the second, broader trend explains the increased interest in breakfast is people seeking more meaningful experiences. “People are connecting with brands who provide deeper experiences and opportunities,” Jaffe says. What Jaffe says Snooze does differently— and well—is making its guests feel part of the Snooze family and delivering an “uncompromising guest experience.” “Our ever-evolving Snooze menu will continue to be innovative and will evolve ahead of guest needs and current food trends,” he says, adding: “We believe in continuing to tell our larger story about who we are and how we do breakfast differently, from the way we think about our community and sustainability initiatives to the emphasis we put on our responsibly sourced, Snoozeapproved ingredients.” But why are restauranteurs choosing breakfast? What makes opening a breakfastcentric restaurant so appealing? OEB Breakfast Co. founder, owner and chef Mauro Martina wanted to create his own schedule, one allowing him to spend more time with his family. “I wanted to have a restaurant. I wanted something small, something cozy, something I can make the ingredients 66

shine. And I want to have the right hours,” Martina explains. “Ten years ago, I thought it was the right thing and I still today think that’s the right thing to do.” Jaffe adds the advantage of owning and operating a breakfast restaurant is the ability to balance one’s career in the hospitality industry while still maintaining a personal life. “Work-life balance is important at Snooze, and being a breakfast restaurant allows for Snoozers to work and then be home with their families in the evening,” Jaffe says. For the most part, breakfast restaurants also have the advantage of lower cost of goods, like eggs, bacon and bread—but not at OEB. OEB Breakfast Co Where: 17757 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 103 Website: eatoeb.com Over Easy Opening date: Scottsdale: around Thanksgiving; Chandler: open now Where: Scottsdale: 11162 Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard, Suite 101; Chandler: 140 N. Arizona Avenue, Suite 104 Website: eatatovereasy.com Snooze Opening date: December Where: 800 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix. Website: snoozeeatery.com

“Sure, there are huge profit margins, but that’s not who we are,” Martina says. “It’s European bacon. We’re working with truffles. We’re working with sturgeon caviar. We’re working with duck fat. It’s not cheap.” OEB is a farm-to-table, chef-driven concept. For example, at its Scottsdale location, OEB uses pasture-raised eggs and butter from Vital Farms based in California and Texas. “We had a pretty hard time finding the perfect egg for us because I wanted a cagefree, free-range pasture, vegetarian-fed, GMO-free egg,” Martina says. Martina says he chose Scottsdale as OEB’s first U.S. location because it’s already a yearround travel destination for Canadians. He had plans to expand into Arizona two years ago. “That sector’s exploding right now in the

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U.S. and in Canada, not so much in Europe, but I think it will eventually,” Martina says. “I’m not surprised. I’m actually excited because this generates interest; this generates, for anybody in this sector, to explore further, and it’s fun. An egg is not just an egg. There’s so much you can do with it.” Chucri, however, is surprised to see the increased number of breakfast restaurant openings in the Valley. He says while it’s unsurprising to see existing restaurants like Snooze expand, it’s concerning to see so many restaurants brand new to a niche market open up. “That’s when you start to raise an eyebrow and say, ‘OK, this is good. However, how much capacity do we have as an industry for a very narrow niche when it comes to breakfast and lunch places?’” Chucri says. “I do get a tad concerned when I see more and more independent restaurants that are new to the marketplace opening.” Add to the increasing minimum wage, which will lead to food-service companies responding to the higher wages via increasing menu prices. Currently, the minimum wage in Arizona is $11 per hour and will increase to $12 on January 1. “We’re keeping our eye on that because it’s not easier to stay in the restaurant industry. It’s getting harder with these labor issues,” Chucri says. He added as the minimum wage increases, production costs will increase— then lead to increased menu prices. According to Chucri, Arizona sold just under $13 billion worth of food last year, around an $800 million increase compared to the previous year. On a national basis, the U.S. sold $863 billion worth of food last year, a 3.6% increase from the year before. And of the 3.6% growth, 3% was due to menu price increases, not increased transactions, Chucri says. “So, what does that tell you? Are we going to hit a critical mass where people are going to refuse to pay $12 for an omelet?” he says. How restaurants will succeed, according to Chucri, is strong branding and distinguishing the restaurant from the competition. “If you don’t define yourself, if you don’t stand out, you’re not going to succeed— plain and simple,” he says.

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Mouth-watering dining specials are available in the North Valley By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

After Thanksgiving, sometimes it’s easier to elevate the holiday experience with a Christmas meal at a resort, high-end restaurant or family-owned deli. Here are a few choices for getting out of the house— and avoiding the cleanup.

Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia The Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia is hosting two Christmas meals. Celebrate Christmas morning with a traditional brunch at Prado, including crepe and waffle station, paella a la Valenciana and wood-fired, bone-in prime rib from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. $65 for adults; $36 for children ages 6 to 12; free for children 5 and younger.

Christmas dinner is a luscious four-course, prix-fixe menu where guests can choose from dishes like kabocha squash bisque, rioja poached pears, crispy half duck and cherry crème brulee from 3 to 9 p.m. $99 for adults; children 5 and younger are free. The resort is located at 4949 E. Lincoln Drive, Scottsdale. For more information, call 480-627-3200 or visit http://bit.ly/33oaFJC.

Buttermilk fried chicken breast is among the menu items available for Chrismukkah at Chompie’s. (Photo courtesy Chompie’s)

Chrismukkah at Chompie’s Chrismukkah is almost here. Never heard of it? It’s Chompie’s combination of two holidays. Combining Christmas and Hanukkah allows the restaurant to pack a ton of flavor into 12 delicious days from December 20 to January 1. All five of the locations— including the East Shea Boulevard restaurant—are

Morton’s The Steakhouse is featuring its Rosy Cheeks during the holiday season. (Photo courtesy Morton’s The Steakhouse)

offering meals. The dine-in Chrismukkah menu is $22.99 for adults and $10.49 for kids ages 10 and younger. The meals include challah knot rolls with butter; a pickle tray; and a choice of chicken matzo ball soup, split pea soup, mushroom barley soup or dinner salad. Entrée choices

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TASTE • DINE are buttermilk fried chicken breast, whitemeat turkey breast, brisket of beef or filet of salmon with dill butter. Two sides come with the meal: mashed potatoes, potato pancake with apple sauce, homestyle green beans or glazed carrots. Dessert is, of course, Lovey’s festive holiday dessert. Chompie’s is located at 9301 E. Shea Boulevard, Scottsdale. Hours are 11 a.m. to closing. Info: 480-860-0475 or chompies.com

in puff pastry and served Sanctuary is the with lobster sauce. Served perfect place for holiday gatherings. with a glass of Alsace (Photo courtesy Sanctuary) Pinot Blanc. La Caille—Quail Wellington with a porccini mushroom sauce. Served with a glass of “L” de Laffitte Bordeaux Medoc. Le Macaron— Chocolate macaron Morton’s The Steakhouse’s with chocolate ganache. Rosy Cheeks Served with a glass of We divert from food to stray over into Alsace Gewurztraminer. alcohol because this looks so amazing. The price is $79, and Through New Year’s Eve, Morton’s The reservations are required pumpkin seeds, arugula pesto and dressing Steakhouse is pouring Rosy Cheeks— by calling 480-614-5600. made with chef-harvested Meyer lemons; Ketel One botanical grapefruit rose vodka; The website is voilafrenchbistro.com. warm Amish blue fritter with baby red Aperol; simple syrup and garnished with oak leaf lettuce and frisee with candied lemon juice and Aperol mango whipped Finding Sanctuary walnuts, cured grapes, with late harvest cream. $17. On Christmas Day, guests will enjoy a petite Syrah vinaigrette and its syrup; blue Morton’s The Steakhouse, 15233 N. festive four-course, prix-fixe dinner with crab and shrimp cake with lobster butter Kierland Boulevard, Scottsdale. a side of breathtaking mountain views at and tiny greens; boneless beef short rib and Info: 480-951-4440, mortons.com elements. spice butternut squash, red wine sauce and Entrée highlights include roasted freecarrot jus; RAK Caesar salad with roasted Voila French Bistro range guinea hen with celery root puree, corn relish, roasted pepper garlic dressing, brings classic techniques savory wild rice, rosemary and cipollini Jean-Christophe Gros’ food is unlike onion jus; Atlantic swordfish au poivre with cilantro pesto and San Joaquin gold cheese. For entrees, the choices are: grilled breast any other in town—modern French food, creamed spinach, butternut squash puree of natural chicken with roasted fingerling prepared with classic techniques. This and maple green peppercorn demi; and potatoes, fall squash, wilted organic spinach, holiday season, he and his wife, Ségolène, bacon-wrapped filet of beef with roasted and apple jus; Maple Leaf Farms breast are offering diners an early Christmas garlic and blue cheese crust, black truffle celebration at 10135 E. Via Linda, mash, grilled asparagus and sauce bearnaise. of duck with kabocha squash risotto, pear tomatoes, pearl onions and grilled asparagus; Scottsdale. Dinner is served from noon to 8 p.m. 21-day aged filet of beef tenderloin served From 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, December 15, and priced at $115, plus tax and gratuity. with roasted garlic mashed potatoes, agave a three-course, prix-fixe Christmas wineIt is $35 for children ages 6 to 12, and carrots, crisp shallots and red wine gastrique; paired dinner will be served. complimentary for those ages 5 and roasted tomato and herb-crusted rack of The full menu is: younger. lamb with grilled corn polenta, garlic confit, Aumonière de la Mer—salmon, scallops, Info: 480-948-2100, sanctuaryaz.com grape tomatoes and braised fennel; Nixon mussels and cod served over leeks cooked Square Meyer lemon and agave-glazed Rusconi’s American Kitchen salmon with herb spaetzle, capers, tomatoes brings the meats Voila French Bistro’s and wilted spinach; and pan-roasted Rusconi’s American Kitchen Jean-Christophe Gros monkfish with citrus-scented risotto, tiny is celebrating the holiday on was trained by top chefs in France. (Photo courtesy cabbages, cremini mushrooms and lobster Christmas Eve, beginning at 5 p.m. Voila French Bistro) butter sauce. at the restaurant, 10637 N. Tatum The dessert choices are white chocolate Boulevard. and raspberry bread pudding; chocolate Menu items are as follows and and mint crème brulee; and Meyer lemon include one selection from each budino. course per guest: A separate children’s menu is available. The first course: pumpkin and The cost is $55 per adult, $24 per child roasted Apple Soup with spiced (available for children 12 and younger), duck ravioli; lobster bisque with plus tax and gratuity. Reservations can be wild blue crab; salad of organic made by calling 480-483-0009 or visiting field greens with truffled pecorino rusconiskitchen.com. featuring grape tomatoes, spiced 68

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BETTER • HEALTH lime if you do decide to drink alcohol. Meal prep on Sunday your weekday meals and have them readily available so you don’t make unwise, hasty decisions during the week. If you are eating a wonderful holiday meal be careful of “overgrazing” with a lot of fattening appetizers before the meal.Those calories can be more than the meal itself. Buy a cute outﬁt in advance to wear to the party to motivate you to stay on track. Hang it somewhere you will see it every day as a friendly reminder of how you want to look (trust me, this works for women and men).

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Holiday Fitness Goals Yes, it is possible to stay healthy and fit during Christmas By Joella Hopkins

he holiday season is oﬃcially here and, inevitably, most of us gain weight during this time of year. ‘Tis the season to attend lavish holiday parties, eat to our heart’s content, and indulge in alcohol and sugary drinks that are not part of our normal diet during the rest of the year.

It’s all fun and games—until it isn’t

Suddenly, we start to feel sluggish, uncomfortable and downright guilty. Our pants get tighter and the scale starts to go up—quickly. Why do we do this to ourselves every year? We disrupt our normal routine, make excuses so we can eat anything we want, and justify why we don’t have time to exercise.

Break this unhealthy cycle

There are ways to start getting healthier now instead of waiting until January 1—and, yes, you can still have a wonderful holiday season.There’s nothing worse than being miserable and not being able to just enjoy the moment. And sometimes the moment may be a delightful meal with red wine and a decadent dessert! A plan for success is key—a plan that will have you go into the new year ahead of the game.

Helpful tips when you have parties and holiday meals to enjoy

Avoid attending a holiday party when hungry—eat a healthy meal before you go. You’ll be less tempted to eat everything in sight when you get there. Drink a full glass of water between every alcoholic drink. Limit yourself to two drinks. Stay away from the sugary holiday drinks like spiked eggnog; fruity, sugary concoctions; etc. Choose light beer, a glass of wine, or a nonsugary mixed drink like vodka/soda water with

Drink eight glasses of water a day. This is an easy one and can have a positive impact on your weight, skin elasticity and energy level. Go to bed earlier. One of the most important things you can do is to get enough sleep to maintain a healthy body weight. Schedule your workouts in your calendar like they are an appointment. Commit to show up—no exceptions. Use technology to motivate —track your steps, MEPs, etc. to hold yourself accountable daily. Invest in a personal ﬁtness tracker or new workout gear—a great way to give yourself an early holiday gift to start using now. Do more of the things you normally do. For example, commit to take your dog for a longer walk every day. Park farther away when shopping at the mall. Wear your sneakers and workout clothes and do a couple of extra laps around the mall. December is a great time to try something new. It’s a slow time in the gym and perfect time to try a new activity. Shorten your workout time if necessary, but don’t skip it. Stay away from the holiday coﬀee drinks. Those calories can really add up. Use alternate milk options. Keep in mind, if it were easy everyone would do it and nobody would gain weight over the holidays. But is it really realistic to commit to getting healthier during the holiday season? Absolutely! It just takes some planning and commitment. -Joella Hopkins is the vice president of group fitness at EōS Fitness, which has nearly 20 gym locations across the Valley. She has more than 20 years of experience in the fitness industry. See eosfitness.com for locations and seasonal promotions.

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AUSTIN BLOOM

Senior Partner REALTOR® Andrew@BVOLuxury.com

Director of Marketing Director of Client Care Barbara@BVOLuxury.com

Chief Technology Officer REALTOR® Austin@BVOLuxury.com

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