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20 | 5 O'Clock in the Airpark Flights of delicious depart daily at PNPK 36 | Fitness in the Airpark TruFusion Scottsdale offers options galore for getting fit 38 | Arts in the Airpark Deena Goldstein creates Pop Art from pet photographs 40 | Shopping in the Airpark Genifer M Jewelry smokes the competition with high-end cannabis couture 42 | Airpark Events A handful of the hottest events in the area this month 44 | Around the Airpark Goodguys Spring Nationals, Celebrity Fight Night, Dinner of Champions, Scottsdale Forward and the Smart Funding Summit
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Gareth Hooper named chief information officer for Plexus Worldwide Direct-selling health and wellness Hooper will be instrumental in creating company Plexus Worldwide has an- and delivering mission critical IT projects nounced the addition of Gareth Hooper to handle Plexus’ explosive growth and international expansion.” as the company’s chief inPrior to his position formation officer. Hooper at Plexus Worldwide, will be responsible for leHooper worked as chief veraging new technology information officer for to drive organizational WorldVentures Holdgrowth, improve website ings, as CIO for Advocare performance, develop soInternational, and as IT lutions for customer needs director for Wellness and orchestrate business International Network. strategies through data“I am excited to join the driven decisions. Plexus leadership team “Gareth Hooper is an during this exciting time accomplished, resultsof growth,” Hooper said. oriented IT management “I saw early on as a child executive with more than (Photo courtesy 10 to 1 Public Relations) growing up in a small 20 years of achievement Gareth Hooper has more than 20 years of experience in IT town outside London and we are thrilled to have management. how direct selling can him on our team,” said Plexus Worldwide CEO Tarl Robinson. help families like mine make ends “He is a champion of innovation who meet through hard work and a positive brings a wealth of experience developing attitude. I am eager to contribute my technology solutions, building high- technical expertise as we develop new performance teams and driving growth. products and grow the organization.”
John Chavez joins the Scottsdale office of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage John Chavez has associated with the Scottsdale-Carefree office of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage as an affiliate agent. Chavez brings more than 13 years of real estate experience to the company. He and his wife, Rena Chavez, also an affiliate agent with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, comprise the Rena Chavez Real Estate Group. “I chose to affiliate with Coldwell Banker because of its impact on the real estate industry and its presence in the luxury home market,” John Chavez said. “Coldwell Banker epitomizes prestige, presence and global relevance, which are all characteristics I’m excited to inject into my business.” Prior to affiliating with Coldwell Banker Residential Mortgage, Chavez worked for seven years with HomeSmart. He’s also a U.S. Army veteran and currently serves as a US. Army Reserve Officer. He and his wife actively donate to charities including the Wounded Warrior Project. Chavez also serves as a chairman for the Municipal Art Committee on behalf of Avondale City Council.
New interactive map shows details of Scottsdale construction projects Scottsdale residents can now use a new interactive map to find city construction projects near their neighborhoods and learn about the city’s plans for building and improving infrastructure like roads, parks, water facilities and fire stations. The “Investing in our Scottsdale” map allows users to browse and search by address and zeroes in on recreation, transportation, water and public projects. The interactive map includes project summaries and links to additional information. Residents may also see construction project s i g n s a ro u n d town bearing the “Investing in our Scottsdale” logo, as part of the city’s efforts to raise awareness about its infrastructure projects. To access the interactive map, visit scottsdaleaz.gov/construction.
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Golf resort community Toll Brothers at Verde River opens Toll Brothers at Verde River, a gated neighborhood of single-level luxury homes, has opened at 17338 E. Bobwhite Way. The exclusive neighborhood of 35 homes on 20,000-square-foot home sites is set upon a backdrop of a green golf course and views of Four Peaks, the Mazatzal and McDowell Mountains. Residents have full access to the
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New Element hotel breaks ground at SkySong Construction began March 15 on a 157-room hotel in Scottsdale’s SkySong. The Element hotel, a high-end boutique addition to the Marriott family of hotels, will occupy the southwestern corner of SkySong near Scottsdale Road and Enterprise Drive and provide support for the more than 50 businesses in and around SkySong. Developed by Jackson-Shaw, Element will cover 99,345 square feet of space that includes a 7,572 square-foot open-air courtyard. Amenities will include a natural saline swimming pool and large fitness facility. The overall focus will be on providing a sustainable, healthful environment for guests. “Element hotels rely on green-building, sustainable designs and eco-friendly practices, and we’re honored to play a role in bringing a smarter, more environmentally conscious and wellness-focused place to stay in the Scottsdale area,” said Michele Wheeler, president and CEO of Jackson-Shaw. “It offers the elegant, luxurious nature many leisure travelers associate with Scottsdale, but it also serves as a tremendous asset for business and group travelers that will help SkySong and the city draw even more businesses and job opportunities to the area.”
dvsAnalytics names Denny Michael chief marketing officer dvsAnalytics, a leader in workforce optimization, announced that Denny Michael has joined the company as chief marketing officer. Michael brings technical and marketing experience to the management team as the former senior vice president of marketing at AVST. Prior to AVST, Michael led marketing programs for software companies Starbase and NQL. “Denny has an impressive record of building high-performance marketing teams and programs that bring winning products to market,” said Kathleen Kelly, CEO of dvsAnalytics. “His deep understanding of marketing trends and market knowledge, coupled with his passion for enhancing the customer experience, represent a distinct advantage for dvsAnalytics as we continue to invest in our teams, products and services.” dvsAnalytics provides workforce optimization software that enables organizations to improve their contact center performance while enhancing the
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Luxury home community Seven coming to Desert Mountain A new luxury home community called Seven is coming to residential golf club Desert Mountain in north Scottsdale. The 90-acre addition, developed by Desert Mountain members, is just west of the existing main gate on Cave Creek Road and will feature up to 190 homes designed around a par 54, 18-hole short-game golf course and new clubhouse. Seven broke ground in December of 2017, with models expected to open in early 2019. Seven is the second community developed by the partnership of the Van Tuyl Companies and Phoenix-based M3 Companies. “We are honored to design and develop one of the last parcels within this world-renowned master plan,” said Bill Brownlee, managing partner at M3 Companies and a member of Desert Mountain Club. “Like the development of Desert Mountain was at its inception, Seven will be a unique community bringing a fun, new and exciting lifestyle experience to Arizona’s high desert.” The clubhouse at Seven will feature an indoor-outdoor gastropub, large patios for dining, fire pits and bocce ball courts. The custom condominium homes will range from 2,200 to 6,500 square feet and will be priced from $1 million to more than $3 million. For more information, visit desertmountain.com.
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Stella the Pitbull, aka IncredibullStella, a rescue dog from Arizona turned social media celebrity pet, received the Loyal Companion Award from Arizona Pet Project at the 15th Annual HERO Awards Dinner on March 10. Stella was honored for providing comfort to a family affected by cancer and depression. Her strong following on Facebook and Instagram also help Arizona Pet Project build collaborative relationships with pet-focused organizations, raise funds for and awareness of the importance of neutering and spaying, and gather food and supplies for low-income families. A recent partnership with Halo Pets resulted in Arizona Pet Project receiving 5,000 bowls of Halo Pets food courtesy of freekibble.com and greatergood.org. “We are so appreciative to Halo Pets and the IncredibullStella for this amazing donation,” Leanna Taylor, executive director for Arizona Pet Project, said. “Thanks to Halo’s generosity, many dogs and their families who
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“Flights” of delicious depart daily at PNPK By Alison Bailin Batz
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NPK, named in homage to Pinnacle Peak Mountain, is now open on the southeast corner of Scottsdale and Pinnacle Peak roads. The restaurant, which replaces the former Grape Wine Bistro, focuses on offering flights of… well, nearly everything. “The menu is meant to offer a little something for everyone – and we encourage sharing,” says owner Kellie Pruitt, noting the restaurant’s close proximity to Scottsdale Airpark made the distinctive menu concept a natural fit.
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A stand-out on the menu is certainly the option to mix and match more than a dozen craft sliders, each available on brioche bread, gluten-free bread or in lettuce wraps. Some of the mouthwatering munchies include the “Bacon Jam,” an Angus burger with gruyere cheese, bacon jam, caramelized onions and arugula; the short rib French dip with juicy braised short ribs and melted muenster, creamy horseradish and a side of au jus for dipping; bangers and mash (a Schreiner’s locally made sausage topped with whole grain mustard and garlic mashed potatoes); and crispy fried chicken – Southern-fried chicken with a house-made spicy aioli sauce, slaw and dill pickles. Flights of sliders are offered two for $10, three for $14 and five for $22. Vegetarian and vegan options are available. During happy hour, offered from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. daily, each slider is available for $4 each (no limit).
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PNPK also offers a full bruschetta flight menu, where guests can choose any three options from a list of 11 choices for just $12. Toppings run the gamut from garlic hummus with cucumber and tomatoes to sautéed mushrooms with melted brie to smoked salmon with herbed goat cheese, red onion and capers. During happy hour, you can order the bruschetta – or mix and match it – for $3 each. But PNPK doesn’t ground the flights there. “We also offer flights of devilish eggs, each with a little twist on a traditional deviled egg, be it with candied bacon and jalapeños added or Asian wasabi and citrus slaw on top,” Pruitt says. The eggs come three for $5 during happy hour. There are also several salads, side dishes, charcuterie and signature entrees available. During happy hour, many of their shareable plates are offered for $6.
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“On the drink side, we kept the idea of flights in mind, developing both craft beer and wine flights – and yes, we even have a bubbles flight,” Pruitt says. PNPK offers beers from Left Hand Brewing, Historic Brewing Co., and Mother Road Brewing as well as wines from Faire La Fete, Eve, Canon Ball and many more. Happy hour deals include wine flights starting at $5 for three pours, and craft beer flights at $4 for three pours. There is also a cocktail menu, which is updated regularly. For those seeking full drink options versus flights, happy hour guests can enjoy $4 off all draft beers, $3 off all glasses of wine and $2 off all cocktails. PNPK takes over its space from Grape Bistro (formerly Rock & Vine Bar & Grill), which was also owned by Pruitt. “My husband and I loved Rock & Vine Bar & Grill, which back in the day was tucked into a cozy enclave in La Mirada shopping center in north Scottsdale, so when I heard the owners wanted to sell in 2014, I just went for it,” Pruitt says. Over the next two years, the business – which she renamed and rebranded as Grape Bistro – did well, but she was tired of it being the best-kept secret in town, she says. In February of 2016, Pruitt moved Grape Bistro to a bigger space on the southeast corner of Scottsdale and Pinnacle Peak roads. Business took off. But in July of 2016, a family tragedy forced Pruitt away from the day-to-day duties of running a restaurant. “Earlier this year, I knew I either needed to close or do something new, in part to throw myself into something creative to help myself heal,” Pruitt says. “PNPK has been transformational for me, and now I hope for the Airpark restaurant scene as well.”
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G N I DIN IDE GU
Airpark
53 restaurants in Scottsdale to satisfy any craving
By Alison Bailin Batz, Becky Bracken, Niki D’Andrea, Christina Fuoco-Karasinski, Wynter Holden, Kenneth LaFave, and Lara Piu
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n terms of culinary cachet, there may be no place more compact in the Valley than the Scottsdale Airpark Corridor. There are more than 60 restaurants in and around its 8.6 square-mile area, and the number grows monthly as new eateries continually open their doors to serve the 55,000 people who work and live around the Airpark. The explosion of the Airpark’s food-andbeverage scene is not surprising to the city’s tourism professionals. “Today, (greater) Scottsdale is home to nearly 800 restaurants. As Scottsdale’s restaurant scene has grown, so has its acclaim. In recent years, Scottsdale has earned accolades from Esquire, Food & Wine, the James Beard Foundation, AAA and more. That recognition is due in large part to the talented, innovative chefs steering Scottsdale’s resort restaurants and independent restaurants,” says
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Stephanie Pressler, community affairs manager for Experience Scottsdale. “Because of the Airpark’s proximity to resorts and shopping centers popular with both residents and visitors, the area is home to a wide variety of restaurants that appeal to all tastes and price ranges.” Restaurateurs are drawn to the Airpark for its proliferating population and thriving businesses. Sam Fox, founder of Fox Restaurant Concepts, has a handful of restaurants in the Airpark area including The Greene House and Zinburger. “It’s got a great demographic. There are a lot of families that live up north, and there’s also a great mix of business and tourism, as well… we have incredible support from our locals,” Fox says. “[The Airpark] just has a great, dynamic mixture of regulars, locals, businesspeople and tourism.” Here is a guide to the best restaurants in the Airpark area, divided by cuisine. Bon appétit!
American Bitters The overall vibe at Bitters is comfortable and welcoming, with a wraparound bar surrounded by flat-screen TVs and a large, dog-friendly patio. Recommended dishes: honey hot popcorn with curry dust, honey, pomegranate seeds and goat cheese drizzle; amaretto cheesecake with salty pretzel crust, blueberry sauce and caramel. 1455 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 480-550-5088, bittersbar.com
the whole neighborhood comes to meet, eat and dash. The Corner Chop salad heaped with turkey, cheese and candied nuts is always a favorite. There’s also an extensive case of grab-and-go items. 15215 N. Kierland Blvd., Scottsdale 480-999-0202, chloescorneraz.com
The Greene House California cuisine is served in a breezy, open environment at this Kierland Commons lunch favorite. Try the chicken tortilla soup,
Café Allegro
(Photo by Kimberly Carrillo)
Roasted cauliflower at Phil’s Grill
Executive Chef Chris Lenza and his staff serve creative dishes made from farmfresh Arizona ingredients at this bright café embedded in the Musical Instrument
resemble a stop along Route 66 in its glory days – wood-paneling, vintage sign reproductions, a 1950s-style ice cream bar and a shuffleboard table. Menu highlights include Buffalo wings, duck pastrami salad and smoked New York strip steak. 10600 E. Crescent Moon Drive, Scottsdale 480-513-5085, proofcanteen.com
Rubicon Deli (Photo by Niki D’Andrea)
Chicken tortilla soup at The Greene House
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Café Allegro’s dishes utilize farm-fresh, local ingredients.
Museum. Portions of the menu change daily; the fixtures, including Arizona grassfed burgers and Schreiner’s hot dogs, are found at the grill station. 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 480-478-6000, mim.org
Chloe’s Corner Chloe’s Corner is more than just a place to score a 50-cent cup of killer coffee; it’s where
Sandwiches and soups dominate the menu at Chloe’s Corner. (Photo by Blake Bonillas)
sesame chicken pot stickers or horseradish potato gratin. 15024 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 480-889-9494, foxrc.com/restaurants/ the-greene-house
K. O’Donnell’s This family-owned sports bar founded by legendary poker player Kevin O’Donnell is known as “Scottsdale’s neighborhood Cheers.” Expect great bar food and a full line of beers. 14850 N. Northsight Blvd., Scottsdale 480-922-7200, kodonnells.com
This popular San Diego-based sandwich shop just opened an outpost in the Airpark, bringing its premium, fast-casual sandwiches and salads to Scottsdale, along with its famous fresh-baked bread and chic industrial setting. 14601 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 480-795-2369
Rusconi’s American Kitchen Although the name is Italian, Rusconi’s serves inspired American fare like creamy mac and cheese with an upgrade of white truffle and goat cheese; grilled sustainable salmon with blackberry glaze; and pork chile verde. Menus are seasonal and
Phil’s Grill Meaty wings and man-size meals are par for the course at Grayhawk’s masculine eatery named after Grayhawk PGA ambassador Phil “Lefty” Mickelson. The menu is a hit list of comfort classics paired with Southwestern favorites such as chicken enchiladas, quesadillas and tacos. 8620 E. Thompson Peak Pkwy., Scottsdale 480-502-1700, grayhawk.com/dining/ phils-grill
Proof Canteen The environs at this restaurant (a highlight of Four Seasons – Troon North resort)
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Blackberry roasted salmon at Rusconi’s American Kitchen
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American updated frequently, so each time you visit, there’s something new to taste. 10637 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix 480-483-0009, rusconiskitchen.com
Topgolf Scottsdale The culinary programming at this edgy golf game haven is surprisingly sublime and seasonal. Spring offerings include a palate-pleasing spring meatball platter with a Mediterranean influence, watermelon salad and bao bun tacos. 9500 Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale 480-240-2402, topgolf.com/us/Riverwalk
The Vig McDowell Mountain An expansive patio filled with yard games and cooled by misters makes this Vig location less than a mile away from the Gateway
The Vig McDowell Mountain is close to myriad hiking and biking trails. (Photo by Luigi Ritchie/courtesy Genuine Concepts)
Center’s hiking and biking trails perfect for post-recreation dining. House specialties like pad Thai, crispy chicken and steak and
fries are elevated versions of comfort food. 10199 E. Bell Rd., Scottsdale 480-935-2949, thevig.us
Asian 14344 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 480-607-1114, sapporoscottsdale.com
Kodo Sushi Sake With contemporary design, a traditional and expansive sushi roll menu (try the Ahi Tower roll) and a sizeable sake selection, Kodo is true to its name. The black rice is rave-worthy, as are the udon noodles. 15040 N. Northsight Blvd., Scottsdale 480-275-2811
Thai Chili 2 Go Located in The Promenade, Thai Chili 2 Go boasts nearly 70 menu choices, including starters such as spring rolls, dumplings, and two varieties of Thai hot and sour soup. Main entrée dishes include pad prig pao, spicy eggplant and red curry. 16203 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 480-653-9158, tc2go.com
OBON Sushi + Bar + Ramen OBON’s light wood furnishings, natural stone and waving tree triptych create a
(Photo courtesy Sapporo)
Sushi at Sapporo
refreshing, Zen-like atmosphere. OBON walks the fine line between traditional Asian fare and modern fusion, replacing foreign ingredients with the familiar. Peppers and heady spices dominate. 15037 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 602-491-2796, fukushuconcepts.com
Sapporo
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Ramen at OBON Sushi + Bar +Ramen
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For 17 years, Sapporo has been an Airpark staple, offering Pacific Rim-style seafood and steaks, interactive teppanyaki tables and, of course, fresh sushi.
Thai Chili 2 Go boasts nearly 70 menu choices. (Photo by Chanelle Photography)
Breakfast/Brunch NCounter Whether the craving is for a fancy croquemonsieur or a simple Caesar salad, NCounter has it covered. The fast-casual restaurant has a south face that opens to an expansive patio with clear views of McDowell Mountain. The menu is a balance of innovative and traditional breakfast and lunch selections. 7000 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 480-476-8787, ncounter.com
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Croque Madam at Eggstacy
Eggstacy The massive menu here has something for everyone, from egg dishes and fruit parfaits to pancakes and waffles to skillets and creative crêpes. Standouts include smoked salmon Benedict and the breakfast burrito with jalapeño and chorizo. 6990 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale 480-500-5889, eggstacyaz.com
New York Bagels ‘N Bialys The owners of New York Bagels ‘N Bialys are transplants from the Big Apple who mix their bagel dough daily. After broiling and baking them to perfection, they put them out for hungry Scottsdale residents (there’s also a location at SkySong), who eagerly (Photo courtesy NCounter)
Pear omelette at NCounter
eat them up. 10320 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 480-483-6922, nybagelsnbialys.com
Hash Kitchen Restaurateur Joey Maggiore opened this brunch and Bloody Mary restaurant in 2017, and each season, he incorporates new dishes. The menu has included items like cannoli pancakes, shrimp Oscar hash, and a bacon and rosemary potato frittata. A mainstay is the build-your-own Bloody Mary bar with more than 50 topping options. 14838 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale 480-947-3214, hashkitchen.com
Snooze an A.M. Eatery
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Brisket hash at Hash Kitchen
This bustling and bright breakfast joint has a retro-futuristic aesthetic and a colossal menu packed with flavor, from traditional bacon and eggs to six styles of eggs Benedict, including versions with grilled corn, prosciutto, and salmon. 15054 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 480-664-3133, snoozeeatery.com/locations/ Kierland
Burgers/Barbecue (Photo by Kimberly Carrillo)
The onion-heavy Roadhouse burger at Lush Burger
Lush Burger
The Rooster Tavern
Located at DC Ranch Crossing/AJ Center, Lush Burger serves 11 flamboyantly named variations, ranging from the classic buildyour-own to the “Hello…?!?!? Can Anyone Get Me a Bacon Cheeseburger Around Here?!?” Mushroom lovers will dig “Jay Does ‘Shrooms,” while pizza fanatics can order the Pepperoni Burger. 18251 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale 480-686-8908, lushburgeraz.com
Dubbing itself a “luxury neighborhood dive bar,” The Rooster Tavern gives guests elevated pub grub in a stylish but homey atmosphere. Popular menu items include the Boursin burger slathered in Boursin cheese and topped with crispy applewood-smoked bacon, and Rico’s Street Tacos packed with shredded beef. 14202 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 480-275-7421, theroostertavern.com April 2018 Scottsdale Airpark News | 25
Burgers/Barbecue Tavern Americana Sophisticated bar bites, a friendly atmosphere and perfectly prepared meats make this eatery at Grayhawk a popular nosh spot. Try the lauded pulled pork sandwich or the Tavern Burger. 20469 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale 480-502-6740, tavernamericana.com
The Thumb is part gas station, part fresh market and barbecue restaurant.
The Thumb Part gas station, part fresh market and barbecue restaurant, The Thumb is a place
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where you can scarf down some savory brisket with your choice of sauces while your ride gets spruced up. All meats are smoked in-house and sublime, but the andouille sausage sandwich makes an extra tasty impression. 9393 E. Bell Rd., Scottsdale 480-513-8186, thethumb.com
Zinburger (Photo special to Airpark News)
Perfectly prepared meats make Tavern Americana a popular nosh spot.
Haute hamburgers and decadent milkshakes make this Scottsdale Quarter concept a gloriously gluttonous experience. 15257 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 480-285-0690, zinburgeraz.com
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The Samburger at Zinburger
Confections/Dessert Chocolate bowl with Heath candy bits at Creamistry (Photo special to Airpark News)
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Creamistry
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Creamistry – the made-to-order, liquid-nitrogen frozen ice cream sensation – lets you pick your serving size, then your ice cream base (premium, organic, sorbet or coconut). Choose from flavors ranging from cereals like Cap’n Crunch to coffee and fruit flavors, and classics like chocolate and vanilla. Choose your toppings and then science takes over to produce tasty frozen treats. 15059 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 480-912-5100, creamistry.com
This candy store in Scottsdale Quarter is a cornucopia of classic and oversize candies, as well as novelty treats like candy sushi and edible bras. Everything from chalky and colorful Necco Wafers to a huge Hershey chocolate bar weighing 3 lbs. can be found here among the colorful and shiny displays of future sugar rushes. 15147 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 480-300-7290, itsugar.com
European/Global Skeptical Chymist
(Photo by Kimberly Carrillo)
The menu at this Irish restaurant and bar emphasizes modern Irish food: grilled lamb cutlets, black puddings, Irish bangers, braised pork belly, grilled seasonal vegetable skewers, and stellar soups and Shepherd’s Pie. Food and drink aside, Skeptical Chymist is known as an apothecary-themed eatery. The owner received items for the restaurant from the wife of Phoenix Poison Control’s founder. 15688 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale 480-609-8677, skepticalchymist.com
Crunchy cauliflower at 6 Degrees Urban Kitchen
6 Degrees Urban Kitchen 6 Degrees Urban Kitchen is a New American mélange of ingredients and cultures. On one end, you’ll find chicken yakitori and seared ahi, just inches away from poutine and guacamole. The globally inspired menu is intriguing, and Chef Jose Morales’ flavors are succinct. 8989 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 480-912-6774, 6degreesaz.com
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Spurgos varskes (Lithuanian doughnuts) at Sonota’s Restaurant (Photo by Kimberly Carrillo)
Shepherd’s Pie at Skeptical Chymist
Char Kitchen + Bar The menu at Char is inspired by owner Peter Micakaj’s Albanian roots, with eastern European influences. Kabobs are a mainstay, with steak, chicken and shrimp options served with basmati rice. Gyros and lamb burgers shake up Char’s burger and sandwich selection. 6107 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 480-664-9238, charkitchen.com
Beignet tree at Dominick’s Steakhouse
Sonata’s Restaurant The owner of Sonata’s is Lithuanian and the menu favors eastern European and Russian recipes. If you’ve been hankering for a place that serves chicken Kiev, borscht and perogies in an elegant setting at moderate prices, this is it. 10050 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 480-477-1390, sonatasrestaurant.com
Tanzy The menu at this stylish restaurant in Scottsdale Quarter is modest in size but mighty in flavor: hot and cold Italian sandwiches, tableside house-made mozzarella, meatball and calamari starters, seafood and steak. In addition to the expected egg dishes, the innovative global brunch menu includes truffles and caviar. 15257 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 480-483-3255, tanzyrestaurant.com/ Scottsdale
Fine Dining
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Dominick’s Steakhouse
The Fat Ox
The food at Dominick’s Steakhouse is, unsurprisingly, focused on meat. Selections include filet mignon, jumbo scallops, steak and caramelized onions (with gorgonzola and creamy horseradish), and highly regarded bone-in KC strip and rib-eye steaks. The bar area and dining room are dark and chic, and the shallow indoor pool attracts many diners to Dominick’s rooftop. 15169 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 480-272-7271, dominickssteakhouse.com
The concept here is “a new approach on Italian food,” meant to be “simple yet bold.” The menu includes decadent dishes worthy of a Robin Leach voiceover – Scottish salmon with faro risotto and apricot agro dolce, Duroc pork tomahawk chop with baby fennel in a balsamic glaze, and a mind-blowingly good 40-ounce prime porterhouse that will set you back $110. 6316 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 480-307-6900, ilovefatox.com April 2018 Scottsdale Airpark News | 27
Fine Dining a JW Steakhouse puts a modern spin on a classic steakhouse. The chef gives traditional dishes a twist: country-fried chicken rendered rich and sultry with Lincoln’s house-made smoked salt; Colorado rack of lamb coated in a fennel crust; a peanut butter mousse punched up with toffee popcorn. Bonus: stunning patio views of Camelback Mountain. 5402 E. Lincoln Dr., Scottsdale 480-905-7979, marriott.com
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Niman aged tomahawk rib-eye at Hearth ‘61
LON’s at Hermosa Inn Executive chef Jeremy Pacheco has called LON’s his culinary home since 2010, and
(Photo by Niki D’Andrea)
Scottish salmon at LON’s at Hermosa Inn
Hearth ‘61 Mountain Shadows Resort’s premier dining establishment, Hearth ’61 serves from a menu focused on locally sourced and organic ingredients, beautiful plate presentation and prolific fresh fish dishes. Entrees include specialties such as Georges Bank scallops and charred eggplant with ancient grains, and a “Roast of the Day.” 5445 E. Lincoln Dr., Paradise Valley 480-624-5400, mountainshadows.com
Lincoln, a JW Steakhouse Located at the JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort and Spa, Lincoln,
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Steak topped with king crab Oscar at Lincoln, a JW Steakhouse
changes the food menu regularly according to what ingredients are available. One of the most popular appetizers on the menu is the truffle mac and cheese. The thick and curly wheat pasta (made with flour from Queen Creek-based Hayden Flour Mills) is slathered in a delectable truffle goat cheese. Other highlights include Himalayan salt-seared ahi tuna, fennel honey-glazed Scottish salmon, and roasted Petaluma chicken (served with Arizona cheddar mashed potatoes). 5532 N. Palo Cristi Rd., Paradise Valley 602-955-8614, hermosainn.com/lons
Healthful/Vegetarian Flower Child This green/eco-conscious eatery with a menu of salads and wraps is located a little outside the Airpark area, but worth the wander.
10460 N. 90th St., Scottsdale 480-240-4400, iamaflowerchild.com
Fresh Mint Fresh Mint does vegetarian cuisine right. This is, as Chef Mai Ly describes it, “vegetarian food with a Vietnamese twist.” Though there are a handful of dishes prepared with faux soy-based meats, many of Chef Mai’s signature dishes put veggies, fungi and legumes center stage. 13802 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 480-443-2556, freshmint.us.com
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Spicy lemongrass soup at Fresh Mint
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These franchised stores focus on premeasured salads, protein bowls and juices ranging from around 200 calories
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Gulf of Mexico salad and juice at Grabbagreen
to upwards of 700 calories for more filling pasta meals. Seafood lovers will appreciate the shrimp- and avocado-studded Gulf of Mexico salad, while the Patagonia bowl uses a potent olive oil and herb blend to boost the flavor of chimichurri-sauced steak. Multiple Scottsdale locations grabbagreen.com
Healthful/Vegetarian Original ChopShop
True Food Kitchen
The Original ChopShop brand serves healthful fare that’s dependable. Every ChopShop features the same menu of salads, sandwiches, protein bowls, fresh juices and desserts. The farmhouse look is also consistent. Salad options range from a basic kale Caesar to beet, barbecued chicken and protein-packed kale with quinoa. 10625 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix 480-653-9110, originalchopshop.com
Healthful, chef-driven, seasonal and locally sourced dishes drive this thriving farm-to-table concept in Scottsdale Quarter. The attached Juby True serves cold-pressed juices and smoothies. 15191 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 480-265-4500, truefoodkitchen.com Quinoa burger at True Food Kitchen (Photo courtesy Havas PR)
Italian the mignulata, a Sicilian bread stuffed with sausage, pecorino and cauliflower. 8900 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Scottsdale 480-292-8773, lamppizza.com
North Italia
Pepperoni and pepper pizza at Lamp Pizzeria (Photo by Becky Bracken)
Lamp Pizzeria Owner Matt Pilato prepared and tested countless pizzas before landing on the thin-crust neo-Neopolitan-style pizza Lamp serves. He creates balanced, flavorful pies with exactly the perfect amount of chew and crunch. Aside from the pizzas, a must-try is
This lively trattoria in Kierland Commons serves classic and contemporary Italian dishes. 15024 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 480-948-2055, northitaliarestaurant.com
Rinaldi’s Italian Deli Rinaldi’s made-to-order sandwiches are crafted only with Boar’s Head premium cold cuts. There are also several salads on the menu, in addition to traditional Italian favorites like lasagna and eggplant parmesan. 16211 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 480-607-3354, rinaldisdeli.com
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Mozzarella board at The Sicilian Butcher
Sauce Pizza and Wine In addition to its handcrafted gourmet pizza classics, like the signature mozzarella, Fontia and basil pie, Sauce offers a number of panini, pastas, salads and house-made soups. 14418 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 480-321-8800, saucepizzaandwine.com
The Sicilian Butcher
The summer sampler at Sauce Pizza and Wine (Photo courtesy Sauce Pizza and Wine)
The latest restaurant concept from Chef Joey Maggiore is exceptional. There’s a little Italy in everything, from the mobsterfigure murals painted above the bar to the wall-size photo of Joey’s father Thomaso Maggiore. Excellent bruschetta boards, flatbread, panini and salads abound on the menu, but the stars of the show are the handcrafted pastas and ten kinds of homemade meatballs. 15530 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix 480-775-5140, thesicilianbutcher.com April 2018 Scottsdale Airpark News | 29
Italian Tutti Santi
Veneto Trattoria
Since 1996, Chef Nina Vincenti has been serving diners the finest Italian dishes, from antipasto appetizers and fresh pastas to thoughtfully prepared meat and fish dishes. The pastas and sauces, both homemade, steal the show with their potent aroma and fantastic flavors. 6339 E. Greenway Rd., Scottsdale 480-951-3775, tuttisantiristorante.com
This authentic Italian eatery recently celebrated 20 years in business, and still offers original house specialties baccala mantecato (salt-cured cod) and fegato alla veneziana (calf’s liver), but the cuisine is lighter than one might expect. This is Northern Italian food – Americanized Italian’s slimmer and more sophisticated cousin. 6137 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 480-948-9928, venetotrattoria.com
Tiramisu at Veneto Trattoria
(Photo by Tim Sealy)
Mexican Caramba Mexican Food Massive portions heaped with cheese and sauce are Caramba’s thing. Mexican pizzas, nachos, tacos and colossal enchiladas overflow with ingredients like fresh shredded lettuce and black olives. No one leaves hungry. The chimichanga is siesta-inducing. 7318 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale 480-998-7777, carambamex.com
The Mission Kierland Opened in January 2017, The Mission Kierland shares a menu with the Old (Photo courtesy SOL Cocina)
Tacos at SOL Cocina
Town Scottsdale location (established in 2008). Tortillas, salsas and arepas (a popular breakfast food in Venezuela and Columbia, made from ground maize flour) are made fresh on-site daily, and The Mission’s meats are smoked over mesquite or pecan wood on a flat-top grill to imbue them with rich flavors. 7122 E. Greenway Pkwy., Scottsdale 480-292-7800, themissionaz.com
(Photo courtesy Asadero Cocina + Cantina)
Shrimp aguiachiles at Asadero Cocina + Cantina
Asadero Cocina + Cantina Asadero Cocina + Cantina took over the former En Fuego space in Hilton DoubleTree Resort, but some fan favorites remain – like the tongue-tingling, jalapeñobacon-wrapped shrimp, which has been on the menu in some form for at least 14 years and is a popular go-to item for locals. Also popular: piquant lamb meatballs, avocado toast and shrimp aguachiles. 5401 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 480-947-5400, asaderococina.com
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SOL Cocina
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Brussels sprouts tacos with grilled street corn at The Mission Kierland
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The Airpark pours it on when it comes to beverage programs By Lauren Wise
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hat’s your poison? Would you like a palate-punching-peaty Bruichladdich whisky that tastes like a shot of smoke? Or maybe a sweet and viscous 1921 La Crème de Mexico tequila flavored like cake in a cocktail glass? How about a buttery chardonnay that tastes like the terroir of Sonoma’s Russian River Valley, or an effervescent glass of beer that resembles a liquid tossed-hops salad? Whatever libation lifts your spirits, there’s a beverage program around the Airpark to sate your thirst.
Jade Bar is known for stunning panoramas visible through floor-to-ceiling windows, and for fostering some of the country’s top chefs and bartenders. (Photo courtesy Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa)
Scotch Library at Westin Kierland Resort & Spa 6902 E. Greenway Pkwy., Scottsdale 480-624-1000, kierlandresort.com At the Scotch Library at Westin Kierland Resort, the Scotch selection is the largest whisky offering in the Southwest: more than 250 bottles, representing all six whisky regions of Scotland. Patrons can settle into the cushy tasting nook or at one of the few library tables and indulge in the live bagpipe-laden ambiance. With three rare bottles on display – a Macallan 62, the second oldest Macallan ever released; a Glenfiddich 50, one of 400 bottles in the world; and the Balvenie 50, in one of only four places it’s served in the country – patrons can experience historic spirits glory. “What makes our collection unique is our
For those seeking flavors south of the border, the massive tequila menu at The Mission Kierland quells cravings. (Photos by Niki D’Andrea)
commitment to rare whisky,” says Scotch ambassador Guy Sporbert, who has been bartending for almost 50 years and selling whisky locally for over 25. Sporbert hosts “An Evening of Scotches” every Friday, and a monthly Masters Tasting event featuring ambassadors from leading Scotch producers.
Scotch ambassadors school visitors in the ways of whisky at Westin Kierland. (Photo courtesy Westin Kierland Resort & Spa)
Tequila tome at The Mission Kierland 7122 E. Greenway Pkwy., Scottsdale 480-292-7800, themissionaz.com/the-mission-kierland For those seeking flavors south of the border, the massive tome of tequilas at The Mission Kierland quells cravings. “We have about 90 different brands of tequila, mezcal, and cult tequilas,” explains The Mission’s bar manager, Ruthie Bundy.
She suggests the Cuarto, made with 100 percent blue agave from Jalisco. Its name is Spanish for “love sonnet,” and the bottle comes with a Tequila-infused cocktails? Mission accomplished at guitar pick. T h e M i s s i o n The Mission Kierland. location in North Scottsdale shares the camaraderie and comfort of The Mission outpost in Old Town. “Our location near our sister restaurant is a great base for what we do; there is that family mentality here,” Bundy says of the Kierland area. April 2018 Scottsdale Airpark News | 33
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Cocktail cachet at Jade Bar 5700 E. McDonald Drive, Paradise Valley 800-405-1964, sanctuaryoncamelback.com/dining/ jade-bar Classic and craft cocktails come with vertiginous views at Jade Bar at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa. Nestled on Camelback Mountain, Jade Bar is known for stunning panoramas visible through floor-to-ceiling windows, and for fostering some of the country’s top chefs and bartenders. Every Saturday at Jade Bar, bartenders hold Mixology 101 classes and share the history and techniques behind innovative cocktails. Private sessions are also available. “What we’ve been evolving into is what I like to call a teaching bar,” says Eddie Garcia, lead mixologist and bartender. “Jade Bar was once the center of the cocktail world in Arizona, so we have a great tradition of nurturing professionals here, and we’re passing that onto our patrons. That is the nature of the hospitality business, after all.” At Jade Bar, there are arguably more classic drinks on the menu than other establishments. After all, what’s old is new again. “We try not to do any spins on anything,” Garcia says. “There’s really only seven or eight drinks that have ever been made, and everything else is a revamp.” The classics work well for the bar’s clientele, a mix of worldly resort guests, resort members, celebrities and locals. Vino taps at Sorso Wine Room 15323 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 480-951-4344, sorsowineroom.com Sorso Wine Room (located in Scottsdale Quarter) offers a choose-your-own-adventure experience. Owners Mark and Lauren Teahen created a wine bar to explore wines and relax (sorso is Italian for “sip”), where guests choose from 32 different world wines, available in a range of self-pour sizes. The bar’s exposed black piping on the ceiling and vino vending machine (yep, wine on tap!) give it a rustic-meets-industrial chic. “Our guests can serve themselves and explore wines at their leisure. We also offer around 150 bottles and 14 house wines by the glass,” Lauren Teahen says. “The list is ever-evolving.”
(Photo courtesy Sorso Wine Room)
Sorso Wine Room offers a choose-your-ownadventure experience.
Boutique beer at McFate’s Tap + Barrel 7337 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale 480-994-1275, mcfatebrewing.com Palates that prefer hops over grapes get placated at McFate’s Tap + Barrel, which showcases stouts, porters, sours, lagers and IPAs – all of an Arizona variety. “Everyone from college students to North Scottsdale residents frequent this spot for beers like the Fatality IPA and the
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McFate Brewing specializes in small-batch beers.
Hatch green chile beer,” general manager Mike Brushnahan says. Since its inception in 2012, McFate has brewed more than 300 kinds of small-batch beers. Some local favorites and awardwinners include the McFate Hatch Chile Gatos (a blonde ale), McFate’s Irish Red, and McFate Maria’s Fine Malt Liquor.
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(Photo courtesy Postino Kierland)
Five more places to raise a glass around the Airpark
Postino’s wine program spotlights more than 27 varietals from around the world. (Photo by Niki D’Andrea)
By Niki D’Andrea
Bitters Bar & Food (cocktails): The 17 craft cocktails on this menu each have the word “Bitter” in the title, but every one is oh-so-sweet. Recommended: The Bitter Ex (habanero vodka, falernum, lime and mango); Bitter, Old and Fashionable (bourbon, hazelnut, orange and chocolate bitters). 1455 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480550-5088, bittersbar. com. The Bitter Ex cocktail at Bitters Bar & Food (Photo by Niki D’Andrea)
Growler U.S.A. (beer): With more than 100 beers on tap, Growler U.S.A. is bound to have a brew for
A flight of beer at Growler U.S.A.
any taste. Recommended: Mudshark Candle Burner (American IPA), and whatever’s on their nitro taps (typically stouts). 5415 E. High Street, Scottsdale, 480-454-4354, growlerusa. com/craft-beer-pubs/az-phoenix-high-street. O.H.S.O. (beer): Pet-friendly patios and a vast selection of craft beers (including several O.H.S.O. brews) keep this O.H.S.O. location
(Photo by Mike Butler)
A vast selection of craft beers (including several O.H.S.O. brews) keep O.H.S.O. packed.
packed. Recommended: O.H.S.O. Popcycle Blonde; O.H.S.O Hoppy. 15681 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale, 480-948-3159, ohsobrewery.com. Postino Kierland (wine): The wine program here is exceptional, spotlighting more than 27 varietals from around the world. Recommended: Downtown Red Blend and Downtown White Blend (Arizona); Opta (encruzado) or Twisted (touriga), both from Portugal. 7030 E. Greenway Parkway, Scottsdale, 602-899-1111, postinowinecafe.com Terroir Wine Pub (wine): An everchanging and expansive wine list drives this thriving neighborhood wine pub. Recommended: Pick your server’s brain; there’s always a fresh selection of wines to navigate. 7001 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480-9223470, terroirwinepub.com. April 2018 Scottsdale Airpark News | 35
fitnessintheairpark
In the “Rock Room,” TruFusion members work with things like battle ropes, kettle bells and the TRX suspension system.
MASSES OF CLASSES TruFusion Scottsdale offers options galore for getting fit (Photos courtesy BWR Public Relations)
By Niki D’Andrea
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ike a great restaurant with a host of options for nourishment, TruFusion offers a menu of fitness classes to feed your need for speed – or strength, or sweat, or even mental calm. Also like a great restaurant, the design and décor of TruFusion was created to maximize the vibe. There are several rooms for the various group classes offered at TruFusion, and each has its own unique feel, color and lighting, sometimes according to its purpose (for example, the room used for hot yoga and pilates is kept nice and toasty, whereas the backroom with the battle ropes and TRX system has more open circulation and brighter lights). All rooms have ample mirrors.
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The room where “Tru Ryde” cycling classes take place has a hip, urban look, with walls covered in artistic graffiti. In addition to cycling, members at TruFusion can take classes in hot pilates, yoga, battle ropes, kettle bells and TRX, a suspension weight training system using rings and ropes. It’s good to have choices. TruFusion even has healthful food options, thanks to an embedded café called The Rooster. Instead of just downing a Muscle Milk from a gym cooler, hungry exercisers can enjoy fresh fare like “Kettle Booty” Caprese with mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and chopped basil, or the “Find Your Edge” Chicken & Quinoa with roasted red and yellow peppers and fresh spinach. There’s
The TruFusion location in Scottsdale is the first in Arizona.
also a poached salmon dish and a “Warrior” Meatballs dish on a bed of spaghetti squash. A small retail section sits near the
Instructors at TruFusion keep students motivated throughout classes.
entrance, stocked with a selection of workout clothes and a smattering of gear like the club’s cool branded boxing gloves. The first (and so far only) Scottsdale outpost of the successful Las Vegas fitness franchise that’s spread nationwide, the TruFusion location in East Thunderbird North has as its strip mall neighbors a Natural Grocers store and Fresh Mint vegetarian restaurant, so combined with the fare at The Rooster, there are plenty of healthful post-workout nosh options. To mark its grand opening, TruFusion Scottsdale is offering a special, limited-time “$30 for 30 Days” membership (after 30 days, membership dues are $99.99 per month). Classes are led by energetic instructors with microphone headsets, who take students through whatever physical activity they’ve signed on to do with enthusiasm and encouragement. For high-impact classes like battle ropes, instructors typically shout like cheerleaders over the music blasting through the speakers (typically Top 40, sometimes rock, but always something fun and with a steady, danceable beat). Though a class might only last 30 minutes, they can be super high-intensity. Even the yoga sessions, though low-key in tone, can be challenging in their poses and modifications. At TruFusion, there’s no shortage of ways to work up a furious sweat and a voracious appetite. Thankfully, there’s no shortage of healthful and fresh food choices around here, either.
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s e n i n Ca Deena Goldstein creates Pop Art from pet photographs By Leisah Woldoff
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ne year while trying to think of a unique holiday gift for her sister, Scottsdale artist Deena Goldstein took photos of her sister’s dog, transformed them into Pop Art and compiled them into a book titled Pop Art Pets. Her sister’s friends saw the book and soon Goldstein started receiving requests for more “Pop Art Pets.” “People are very connected with their animals,” Goldstein says. “They are part of the family.” So far, she has “popped” dogs, cats, horses and even a hamster. Her work will be on display at the Phoenix Pet Expo, to be held April 14-15 at WestWorld of Scottsdale. To start the process, Goldstein requests a high-quality photograph of the pet. Next, she digitally works with the photo composition, lighting, shadows, tone ratios and color processing. The last step is Goldstein with adding layers of color Deena her dog, Cookie. to the digital image and then she sends the client four versions to choose from. Custom and standard canvas sizes are available in a range of prices starting at $25. The most popular size is 14x14, which is $100.
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Scottsdale artist Deena Goldstein created Pop Art from a photo of her rescue dog, Cookie. (Images courtesy Deena Goldstein)
Goldstein’s artistic background includes cartooning, children’s book illustrations and when her daughter, now 19, was younger, she even designed a line of children’s clothing. She works in several mediums, including digital, multimedia,
acrylic and salvage. Her studio is in her home, in what used to be a dining room, which allows her to work whenever inspiration strikes. “I just work when it hits, so that could be at 10 at night when I start something or it
artsintheairpark could be 7 in the morning,” she says. “It offers me an opportunity to just go in there and do my thing.” In addition to working full time on her art, she runs Measurabilities Home Safety, a fall prevention company, with her husband, a physical therapist. She also creates custom artwork for Horses Help, a nonprofit that provides equine-assisted therapeutic and recreational activities to the special needs community. When a donor sponsors a horse, they receive a custom Pop Art Pet artwork of their sponsored horse. “We wanted to do something special to acknowledge the heartfelt gifts we receive for supporting our amazing therapy horses,” says Gregg Goodman, executive director of Horses Help. “Our sponsors have a special connection with the therapy horse, so receiving a beautiful art piece has always created an emotional reaction.” This connection to horses is especially meaningful to Goldstein because some of her artwork has a Western theme, inspired by her father’s passion for horses. Other nonprofits that have received her artwork include PACC911 (the Phoenix Animal Care Coalition) and the Brain Injury Alliance of Arizona. “When I can connect with somebody through my art and they are touched, either joyful or in any kind of capacity, it’s the greatest joy for me as an artist.” To see more of Goldstein’s work, visit deenagoldstein.com. The Phoenix Pet Expo will be held April 14-15 at WestWorld of Scottsdale. Visit phoenixpetexpo.com for more information.
Deena Goldstein’s Pop Art Pets captures pets in any pose, such as this one of Teddi, Goldstein’s sister’s chocolate lab puppy.
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shoppingintheairpark
One goal of Genifer M is to elevate cannabisinspired jewelry from kitsch to couture. (Photos courtesy geniferm.com)
Gone to Pot Genifer M jewelry smokes the competition with high-end cannabis couture By Eric Newman
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enifer Murray, co-founder of Genifer M in Scottsdale, was simply tired of mainstream “pot culture.” When Murray was working as a microbiologist in analytical cannabis testing, she told her father, local gemologist and jeweler Glenn Murray, that she wanted a high-end pendant that surpassed the typical kitschy marijuana-based jewelry currently in the marketplace. He produced a 2.5 karat diamond lapel pin of a marijuana leaf, which she showed off at business functions. “I wore it proudly, and it influenced people all around Some jewelry designs feature the chemical diagrams for THC or CBD. (Photos courtesy geniferm.com)
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the country. It was just a hobby at first, but somebody suggested that nobody is in the space, and we could make some money, so we went for it,” she says. What resulted, in 2017, was the creation of the nation’s first luxury handcrafted cannabis-inspired jewelry collection. From diamond, gold or silver pendants to full-on diamond necklaces, Murray’s products skew more toward a higher-class realm, or what she calls “Cannabis Couture.” “It’s professional, for a person who gives back to their community, pays taxes and either believes in cannabis, consumes it or just is an advocate in some way,” she says. “It’s just the idea of spreading the word and making it normalized.” Despite wide success, including mentions in Forbes, Insight News and Harper’s Bazaar, Genifer M remains a family business, with Glenn Murray still heavily involved in the design process.
Gennifer Murray models one of the necklaces her company makes.
(Photo courtesy Genifer M)
“I am fortunate that I am able to do what I love, designing unique and original pieces of jewelry and to be in business with my daughter,” he says. “I am the luckiest person alive.” Dan Kingston, marketing director at marijuana industry website AZ Marijuana, says the marijuana and cannabis product business is constantly growing, but in years past, much of it looked like “hippie clothing.” He says many people, even those who used marijuana regularly, were wary to go out wearing clothing promoting a product that was stigmatized. “A lot of people don’t want to wear shirts or apparel with images of people smoking from bongs, or sitting there high or other things in public, and they’re sort of toning it down a little bit, which makes it wearable to everyone,” he says. Along with the many jewelry options depicting marijuana leaves, Murray’s
shoppingintheairpark company sells pieces featuring chemical diagrams of THC and CBD, two of the active molecules in cannabis. These allow people to wear jewelry that only lets those familiar with the science behind the plant know what the piece is displaying. Murray says one of her company’s main goals is to make people aware of the purported widespread benefits of medical and recreational cannabis use. Beside jewelry, Genifer M sells shirts that read “Start the Conversation” or “Legalize It” on the front, which are aimed at creating level-headed conversations between people about cannabis use. “I’ve had people that were totally against it, and after talking about it with me or others who know the science behind it, changed their mind sometimes,” Murray says. Many cannabis professionals say the topic of marijuana use, and the products promoting it, have entered the marketplace at the national level, as well as in Arizona. “It’s becoming more normalized. People who thought they had to whisper the word ‘marijuana’ in the past feel more free to talk about it with one another responsibly,” says Bethany Moore, communications and projects manager at the National Cannabis
Industry Association. “So Genifer M jewelry incorthose jewels or other apparel porates precious stones are a sort of way to get people into many designs. (Photos courtesy geniferm.com) talking together.” Moore says a variety of people around the country are using cannabis for different reasons, and it is becoming less stigmatized with each passing day. Among those helped, she says, are the elderly who are experiencing pain, trouble eating or other chronic issues, and everyday adults who just want to partake in marijuana’s many forms for relaxation or creativity. Even for non-users, she says talking about the drug’s potency for helping those they are close to is important tion and products like those found at Genifer for further understanding M, a wide variety of people in Arizona and and growth. “I think when people can share their the nation can learn and experience the personal experiences about using it as a numerous benefits offered by cannabis. “It’s a medicine that’s eventually going wellness product, rather than an illicit drug with no health benefits, that’s where the to help you, your family or somebody you conversation is starting to change,” she says. care about,” she says. “So why not spread Murray says that given the right educa- the word through something beautiful?”
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AIRPARK EVENTS “TALIESIN NEXT” SPEAKER SERIES
prominent dust lane in its inclined disk, which gives it the appearance of a sombrero. This exhibition features a new collection of mixed-media abstract paintings and sculptures. When: Opening reception 5-10 p.m. Thursday, April 5; runs through April 28 Where: Royce Contemporary, 7077 E. Main Street, Scottsdale Cost: Free Info: roysecontemporary.com
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The “Taliesin Next” speaker series illuminates the legacy of Frank Lloyd Wright.
Visitors have a whole new reason to frequent Frank Lloyd Wright’s famed Taliesin West with the debut of a new speaker series from the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, Taliesin Next, that explores how Wright’s legacy can inform the future while continuing to influence innovators to create a more beautiful and sustainable world. Over the course of several weeks, speakers of Taliesin Next present their ideas through a variety of perspectives as diverse as the architect’s multifaceted legacy. For more information on the series, visit franklloydwright.org/taliesinnext. When: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 11 What: “Preserving the Future: Conserving the Values of a Living Institution” with speaker Fred Prozillo Where: Taliesin West, 12621 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale Cost: Free (registration required) When: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 24 What: “AZ H2O + Art” (in collaboration with Arizona Humanities) with speaker Jim Ballinger Where: Taliesin West, 12621 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale Cost: Free (registration required) When: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 25 What: The Storytellers Project, part of the USA Today Network, with hosts Megan Finnerty and Arizona Republic columnist Catherine Reagor Where:: Taliesin West, 12621 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale Cost:: $12 ANGEL CABRALES’ NGC 4594 (THE SOMBRERO GALAXY) Royse Contemporary presents the solo exhibition of Angel Cabrales, titled NGC 4594 (The Sombrero Galaxy). The title refers to the actual spiral galaxy located in the constellation Virgo with a bright nucleus, an unusually large central bulge, and a
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(Photo courtesy Royce Contemporary)
NGC 4594 by Angel Cabrales, whose exhibition opens this month at Royse Contemporary.
6TH ANNUAL RUN THE RUNWAY 5 & 10K Hit the airport runway – on foot – during this unique race. A vendor fair with familyoriented activities follows the race. This year marks the 6th Annual Run the Runway and the event benefits Playworks Arizona, a nonprofit organization that promotes the physical, mental and social benefits of kids playing. Use the promo code “Playworks” for a 25 percent discount. When: 6-10 p.m. Saturday, April 7 Where: Scottsdale Airport, 15000 N. Airport Drive, Scottsdale Cost: $50-$60 Info: 480-374-4395, runtherunwayaz.com MONDAY MOVIE MATINEE FEATURING THE FRISCO KID Jewish Family & Children’s Service presents its Monday Movie Matinee featuring the 1979 film The Frisco Kid starring Gene Wilder and Harrison Ford. Also starring Ramon Bieri, Val Bisoglio and George DiCenzo, this Robert Aldrich-directed film follows a Polish rabbi who wanders through the Old West on his way to lead a synagogue in San Francisco. Max McQueen, former film critic for the East Valley Tribune, will host a discussion session following the film. When: 12:30 p.m. Monday, April 9 Where: Bureau of Jewish Education on the Ina Levine Jewish Community Center Campus, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale Cost: Free (RSVP required). The matinee is
open to senior adults (60+). Info: janet.rees@jfcsaz.org APRIL NETWORKING AND CAREER EVENT Are you in a career transition? Come and discover Career Connectors, a nonprofit organization connecting professionals to high-quality resources and hiring companies. Events are available at no cost. Each event includes professional career speakers with presentations on relevant job search topics, three to four featured hiring companies, networking, resume help, career coaches, LinkedIn coaches and business portraits. When: 9 a.m. to noon, Thursday, April 12 Where: Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Scottsdale Cost: Free Info: 480-442-5806, careerconnectors.org PROMUSICA ARIZONA SEASON FINALE As a special presentation of modern composer Ola Gjeilo’s hauntingly beautiful Sunrise Mass, ProMusica Arizona’s chorale will be joined by choirs from La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church, American Lutheran Church and All Saints Lutheran Church, forming a stunning 100-voice chorale accompanied by a string orchestra. A multimedia background of beautiful scenes from nature completes a truly exceptional experience. The orchestra takes the spotlight in the second half of the concert with Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E. When: 2 p.m. Sunday, April 15 Where: La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church, 6300 E. Bell Rd., Scottsdale Cost: $20, adults; $18, seniors 65+ and military; students (ages 16-26), $12; children 15 and younger, free Info: 623-326-5172, pmaz.org TEE OFF THE WEEKEND WITH FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS The Friday Night Lights are on at The Westin Kierland Golf Club as the resort kicks off its spirited Friday night series of fun activities for golfers of all ages to enjoy, including golf games and prizes, SNAG® (Starting New at Golf) golf for kids, clinics led by course pros, music, and beverage cart service available on the driving range. When: 5-7 p.m. every Friday from March 30 to April 13 Where: The Westin Kierland Golf Club Driving Range, 15636 N. Clubgate Drive, Scottsdale Cost: $10, adults; children 6 and younger, free Info: 480-624-1268, kierlandgolf.com
MURRAY PERAHIA Nearly half a century of music-making arrives on the stage of the Virginia G. Piper Theater when world-renowned American pianist Murray Perahia performs in recital. The three-time Grammy Award-winner will appear at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts as part of the Center’s Virginia G. Piper Concert Series. The performance marks Perahia’s only western U.S. stop on his spring 2018, 20-plus-city international tour. When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 19 Where: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale Cost: $39-$79; 50 percent off for patrons age 29 and (Photo courtesy Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts) younger Pianist Murray Perahia performs at SCPA Info: 480-499-8587, scottsdaon April 19. leperformingarts.org
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Ian Wist and Shiree Stewart enjoyed the charitable festivities.
Jeff Mastro, co-owner of Steak 44, and Tony La Russa chat on the red carpet.
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Rachel Sacco, president and CEO of Experience Scottsdale, says the city’s hospitality industry is thriving.
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President Delbert Ray Sr. of the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community
Dennis Robbins, executive director of Scottsdale Charros Jim Thompson, Scottsdale City Manager, spoke about several projects coming to the city, including redevelopment of the Cracker Jax site at 16001 N. Scottsdale Road.
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U.S. Rep. David Schweikert encouraged business owners to “be hopeful” and “be an evangelical for economic growth.”
Elio Motors senior vice president Tim Andrews said his company raised $17 million in funds through Regulation A Plus.
RONN Motor Group CEO Ronn Ford spoke about the benefits of receiving Regulation A funding, but stressed “(Reg A) is not a get-rich-quick scheme – it’s labor-intensive, marketingintensive, and legal-intensive.”
Chris Loeffler, founder and CEO of Caliber – The Wealth Development Company, told the audience “Business is an organism. Whatever you think you know today, you don’t know tomorrow.”
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Goldwater’s was an anchor of the open-air Scottsdale Fashion Square. (Scottsdale Historical Society photo)
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lashing back 50 years, Scottsdale was a different community; however, many actions were taken to make it the glorious place it is today. Scottsdale residents, businesses and visitors have much to celebrate this year, savoring the people, places, ideas and events that occurred half a century ago. Nationally, Lyndon B. Johnson was president; Hubert H. Humphrey was vice president. The U.S. military served in the Vietnam War in Southeast Asia, but the war’s controversies generated protests on U.S. college campuses and city streets. Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. and presidential candidate Bobby Kennedy were assassinated. The U.S. and the Soviet Union were Cold War adversaries and Space Race competitors. President Johnson signed the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1968. North Korea seized the USS Pueblo and held its U.S. Navy crew captive for many months. At summer conventions, the Democrats nominated Hubert H. Humphrey for president (Edmund Muskie as vice president) as protesters chanted in a nearby Chicago park. Republicans
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chose Richard M. Nixon as their candidate (Spiro T. Agnew as vice president). George Wallace and Gen. Curtis LeMay ran on an independent presidential ticket. In the November 1968 election, the Nixon/ Agnew ticket won. In December, U.S. astronauts orbited the moon in preparation for a planned moon landing in 1969. Congress created four permanent three-day weekends, altering the dates for Washington’s Birthday (President’s Day), as well as Memorial, Columbus and Veterans’ Days. In Arizona, Jack Williams was governor; Senators Paul Fannin and Carl Hayden and Representatives John Rhodes, Mo Udall and Sam Steiger represented us in the U.S. Congress. The state’s population was about 1.5 million (it’s an estimated seven million today). The new NBA franchise Phoenix Suns played their first season at Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The Central Arizona Project (CAP), planned for decades, finally got the go-ahead for construction
This 1968 aerial of downtown Scottsdale looking southwest shows a two-story Scottsdale Baptist Hospital, Scottsdale Stadium, the municipal swimming pool and City Hall and the library under construction. (Scottsdale Historical Society photo)
The City of Scottsdale rented space at the Triangle Building on Indian School to use as office space until the new City Hall opened in October 1968. (Scottsdale Historical Society photo)
When the Little Red Schoolhouse was threatened to be razed, the newlyformed Scottsdale Historical Society and Scottsdale High students petitioned the city to save it. Success! (Joan Fudala photo)
The Chicago Cubs were the home team for spring training at Scottsdale Stadium (1967-78). (Scottsdale Historical Society photo)
from President Johnson. In September 1968, the 90th Congress authorized acquisition of the Paradise Valley Flood Retention Basin as part of the CAP project; public recreational use of the land making up the detention basins was included in the plan. Today WestWorld and the McDowell Mountain Golf Course are located on that recreational-use land. Scottsdale had a population of approximately 65,000 on 62 square miles (now over 230,000 on 185 square miles). Bud Tims was Mayor and Bill Jenkins, Leonard Johnson, Robert Jones, Doris McCauley, Ken Murray and John Senini served on the Scottsdale City Council during 1968 (Mrs. McCauley resigned in August; Heinz Hink replaced her). Bill Donaldson was City Manager. E.G. Burnkrandt replaced John Tanner as Superintendent of the Scottsdale Unified School District; Walter Gray was president of the Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce. The 14th Annual Parada del Sol parade and rodeo took place in early February, with future Mayor Herb Drinkwater as Scottsdale Jaycees President and Charlie Smith as the Jaycees’ Parada Boss. The 13th Annual Arabian Horse Show moved from its former Paradise Park on the McCormick’s Ranch to Desert Farm on Bell Road near Tatum Boulevard. The Chicago Cubs played their second season as Scottsdale Stadium’s “home team” for spring training (and played in Scottsdale until moving to Mesa in 1978). Scottsdale and Alamos, Mexico became informal “sister cities,” initiating several exchange programs. The relationship April 2018 Scottsdale Airpark News | 49
was formalized the following year. Members of a subcommittee of the Scottsdale Town Enrichment Program (STEP) urged the Maricopa County Community College District to open a junior college in the Scottsdale area (which resulted in Scottsdale Community College opening in 1969 and moving to its permanent home on the neighboring Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community in 1970). Creation of a Civic Center – including a new City Hall and Main Library – was another initiative of a citizen-driven STEP subcommittee. Both Bennie Gonzales-designed buildings and a surrounding park-like area were under construction throughout the year between Hinton and George Avenues and Second Street and First Avenue. A terminal building and hangar were under construction at the newly-opened (June 1967) Scottsdale Municipal Airport. The first businesses (Casa Precision, Telos and Delavan) were opened in the Thunderbird Industrial Airpark, located on the west side of the airport’s runway. Los Arcos Mall was under construction on the southeast corner of Scottsdale and McDowell roads. Los Arcos opened in the fall of 1969 as the area’s first fully-enclosed regional shopping mall. Mayo Furniture opened on the northwest corner of Scottsdale and McDowell roads, advertised as “the largest furniture store between Chicago and L.A.” After rebranding as another furniture store, the building became a U.S. Post Office in the early 2000s. When the city’s plans to create a civic center mall included the razing of the 1909-vintage Little Red Schoolhouse, longtime residents as well as Scottsdale High
Fifty years ago, Bud Tims was Mayor of Scottsdale. (Scottsdale Historical Society photo)
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When the Scottsdale Public Library moved out of the Little Red Schoolhouse in November 1968, the historic school sat empty until refurbished for the chamber of commerce in 1973.
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School students held a petition drive to save the historic building. They also organized the Scottsdale Historical Society to preserve and celebrate Scottsdale’s brief but fascinating history. They were successful in saving the schoolhouse; it has been home to and a museum for the historical society since 1991 (having served as the Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce/Visitors Center from 1973 to 1991). The City of Scottsdale, through its Fine Arts Commission (established in 1967), began accepting donations to develop a fine arts program, including citywide public art installations. A private Scottsdale Art Collection Committee raised funds to buy public art for the future Scottsdale Civic Center. A fire station was built at Miller and Thomas roads; Scottsdale contracted with Rural Metro for its fire protection service (through 2005). Broadway department store opened at the west end of the then open-air Scottsdale Fashion Square. In April, the Scottsdale Baptist Hospital on Osborn Road added a two-story wing that included a pharmacy, dietary facility and additional patient beds. It was the initial two floors of what became the West Tower of what is now HonorHealth’s Osborn Campus. Dr. A.E. Carpenter was the hospital’s chief executive officer. The City of Scottsdale adopted its first flag, the city seal on a white banner. During the summer of 1968, Scottsdale Road throughout downtown got a face lift. The road was widened in places to two lanes, road islands were built to accommodate left-hand turn lanes and the road was black-topped. Further out, a bridge over the Arizona Canal on Pima Road helped east/west traffic. Strolling east down Main Street from the
Hotel Valley Ho in the spring of 1968, one would pass places such as the Ramada Inn, La Chaumiere Restaurant Francais, Scottsdale Girls Club Thrift Shop, Yares Art Gallery, Est Est Interior Design, Guidon Books, The Arizonian newspaper office, Cali’s Restaurant, many art galleries, Hanny’s, Wigwam Department Store, Scottsdale Chevron, the iconic cowboy sign at Scottsdale/Main, Pink Pony, Lulu Belle’s, Kiva Theatre, The Art Wagon, Anna Whiting’s residence, Bear-Step Jewelers, Village Patio Shops, Rusty Spur Bar, Portofino Cinema, Flagg’s, Seidner’s Flowers by Posie Post, Saba’s, Arizona Bank, J. Chew Mexican Imports, the state drivers license bureau, Scottsdale Police Department, Scottsdale Public Library (in the Little Red Schoolhouse until November), El Sarape Restaurant, several residences, and China Lil’s at the intersection of East Main Street and George Avenue. Main was a through street until Civic Center Mall was completed. The newly-constructed Stagebrush Theatre opened on Second Street just west of Marshall Way in October. It replaced the original Stagebrush Theatre located in an out-building of the Adobe House just north of Scottsdale Stadium. Scottsdale architect Joe Wong designed the new theatre, home to the Scottsdale Community Players. On October 11, the city and its residents officially dedicated their new Civic Center during week-long festivities. An estimated 6,000 people came to an open house at City Hall, which was ready immediately; the Civic Center Library opened to the public in late November. Perhaps you have other memories of “Great ’68,” whether you were in Scottsdale or somewhere else in the world. Whatever and wherever, this is a great opportunity to pause, reflect, and remember.
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n Buddhist philosophy, nirvana is defined as the ultimate state of enlightenment, in which one transcends suffering and escapes the cycle of reincarnation. Merriam-Webster dictionary defines nirvana as “a place or state of oblivion to care, pain, or external reality.” Grunge music fans from the early 1990s might define Nirvana as the best band ever. Chef Beau MacMillan defines Nirvana as a star-studded celebration of the Valley’s best wine, craft cocktails, music, golf and food. He will host the second annual Nirvana festival at Sanctuary at Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa,
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taking place Thursday, April 19 through Sunday, April 22 “I’ve watched this Valley grow up in regards to food talent and I’ve always been a big supporter,” says MacMillan, executive chef at Sanctuary. He will celebrate 20 years at the resort in October. “I want [the Valley] to be recognized as a food and wine destination. I know what the chefs in this Valley can do and it’s time that we get recognized for it.” MacMillan founded the event last year to bring together the best chefs from around the Valley and the industry as a whole. “We opened up last year kind of
on a wing and a prayer and everything came together amazingly, and we sold out every event,” he recalls, noting that two of this year’s events are already sold out. “And in year two, everything has kinda blown up. We have about three times the participation. It’s just overwhelming how good it is and what’s happening this year. We are literally speechless at how well things have gone.” Joining MacMillan in an all-star lineup are Todd English (of the PBS cooking show Food Trip with Todd English), Chuck Hughes (of restaurants Garde Manger and Le Bremner in Montreal, Quebec,
Sanctuary at Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa will host several celebrity chefs for the Nirvana event.
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Chef Beau MacMillan says the Nirvana event has “blown up” in its second year.
Canada), Aarón Sánchez (co-star of the Food Network show Chopped), Stephanie Izard (the first woman to win the title on Bravo’s Top Chef), and national restaurateur Scott Conant, as well as master mixologists like lauded locals Jason Asher and Maxton Kennedy. “I like to support my chef buddies and Beau is a good friend. Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa has a great lineup of events that always makes for an action-packed weekend,” Sánchez says. “Sanctuary is awesome and Arizona has such a great vibe. I love the people
and the energy there, and of course, I always enjoy working with Chef Beau. We always have a blast throughout the weekend, so I’m looking forward to going again this year.” On Saturday, April 21, actor and GoGi Wines winemaker Kurt Russell will be honored for his craft wine contributions at the evening’s Master of Taste dinner. Another two Master of Taste winemaker dinners were added this year. These 60-person culinary experiences pair top chefs from Scottsdale and California’s Sonoma County with notable winemakers. In addition to Russell, Napa’s Red Stitch Wines owner and former San Francisco Giants shortstop Rich Aurilia will be featured. “I think what makes this such a great event is the intimacy of the events,” MacMillan explains. “When you go to a lot of culinary events, they can be massive and there’s upwards to 3,000 people. The thing I wanted to do at Sanctuary was to create an event that never had more than 500 people so that people can actually interact with the chef that they love, and they don’t have to wait in line for a half hour to get a sample dish or specialty
cocktail. We also wanted to vibe it out and create themes so people can get involved.” This year’s themes will be Rosé Parté and Tequila & Tortillas. Hosted by Chef Todd English, Rosé Parté pairs gourmet bites with fashionable rosé against a backdrop of spectacular desert views. Hosted by chef Aarón Sánchez and mixologist Maxton Kennedy, Tequila & Tortillas will be a Southwestern-style brunch around all things tequila. “I’m pretty excited to be hosting the Tequila & Tortillas event on Sunday, April 22 along with some other great chefs,” Sánchez says. “I love a good taco party and am honored to be involved.” The celebration will also include a celebrity golf tournament; Flutes and Coops, a fried chicken and Champagne event; music by awardwinning singer/songwriter D. Vincent Williams and Nashville All Stars, and on closing night, Best of the West, a chance to taste the best from chefs around the region. Tickets for events throughout the weekend start at $135 and can be purchased at nirvanafoodandwine.com.
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hen a restaurant has been around for 20 years, you know there has to be a good story behind it. Flo’s is no exception. A Hong Kong native, Florence “Flo” Chan has been in the restaurant business since college. “I’ve always worked in a restaurant,” Chan says. “I loved the restaurant business. Especially after I met Dustin and he loved the restaurant business, too. Then we went for this adventure.”
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“Dustin” is Dustin Wallace, her husband, with whom she opened her first restaurant in 1997. It has since blossomed into a three-location operation. The original restaurant, Flo’s McDowell Mountain, opened doors at 15027 N. Thompson Peak Parkway in Scottsdale. Two years later, Flo’s Promenade followed, opening a second Scottsdale location at 16495 N. Scottsdale Road. The latest expansion, Flo’s Tempe, opened in 2015 at 788 E. Baseline Road in Tempe. The dishes are affordable, too. Soups range from $6.50 (egg drop) to $11.95 (pho beef noodle), while entrees cost about $10.75 to $16.95. Wallace runs the business side of Flo’s. He is incredibly proud of Chan and her passion for the food and the customers who have been supporting her. “I just want to say thank you to the commu-
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To celebrate 20 years in business, Flo’s will be serving special menu items throughout the year.
nity who helped and supported us for the last 20 years,” Chan says. “I love selling Asian food to our neighborhood again and again. Daughters, sons and grandkids. I see three generations sometimes. I appreciate it all.” To thank the community, Chan and her chef, Danny Lee, are creating new recipes that are being released periodically throughout the year on a special menu. “It will become a different new short menu or specialty with four or five different items,” Chan says. Chan met Lee in a restaurant, and he is equally as enthusiastic. “We were in the Chinese restaurant together and that’s how I met him,” Chan says. “And he just came from Vietnam at that time, so he hadn’t
spoken English. I helped him out a little bit. He learned a lot and then he became the most fantastic chef.” The style of food Flo’s serves is unique. She says they cater to the tastes that are popular with her customers, while still sticking with Chinese culture and Southeast Asian influences. “I enjoy and introduce Chinese culture to our customers,” Chan says.
“A little bit of everything – Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, Japan and China. For American customers, it’s a little bit of a different taste.” Chan says her customers enjoy the spicier dishes, but there’s something for everyone. She loves when families bring their kids in to enjoy the meal together. She is excited to share the specialty menu with her customers at all three Flo’s locations in the Valley. Of the upcoming dishes, Chan enjoys the “chicken lettuce cups that represent spring time. Especially for Chinese New Year.” The specialty menu will be changing all year long and Flo’s is humbled to share this momentous occasion celebrating 20 years with their loyal patrons and community. “They all say, ‘Congratulations and two thumbs up,’” Chan says.
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Sam Fox and Williams Sonoma team up on sauce line Valley-based restaurateur Sam Fox, founder of Fox Restaurant Concepts (FRC), has partnered with Williams Sonoma to launch a line of healthy grain bowl starters and vinaigrettes. One of FRC’s most successful concepts, the health-focused Flower Child, provided the inspiration for the product line with its dishes. “I’m excited to partner with Williams Sonoma to bring home the fresh, natural goodness of a Flower Child bowl,” Fox said. “My hope is that this collaboration will encourage home cooks to easily integrate more clean ingredients and healthy eating into their lifestyle.” The Williams Sonoma and Flower Child grain bowl starts and vinaigrettes line includes five exclusive recipes: smoked gorgonzola vinaigrette, lemon avocado vinaigrette, miso ginger vinaigrette, sesame ponzu bowl starter and Thai cashew bowl starter. All products are available in 13.5ounce bottles for $12.95 each at all Williams Sonoma Retail locations and online.
Sorso Wine Room now has a full cocktail menu Sorso Wine Room has added a new component to its traditionally wine-centric beverage program: a full cocktail menu. House specialty cocktails include the Pompei (Templeton Rye whiskey, Ancho Sorso Wine Room’s new cocktail menu includes house specialties and twists on traditional concoctions.
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Reyes liqueur, Carpana Antica Vermouth and AZ Bitters Lab Mas Mole bitters); The Skinny One (Casamigos Reposado Tequila and Tres Agaves Agave Nectar with lime juice, a splash of soda water and a lime wedge); and the Hard ROC (Buffalo Trace Bourbon, ROC2 Cold Press Coffee, Buffalo Trace Cream Liqueur and espresso beans). The new cocktail menu also includes twists on traditional concoctions. The s t a n d a rd m a r t i n i gets rechristened The Dirty Bird, while The So Scottsdale keeps it simple with Tito’s (Photo courtesy Knife and Fork Media)
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Vodka and soda water. The Middle Child is made with Hendrick’s Gin, cucumber, lime, juniper berries and Fever Tree Tonic Water. Sorso also now offers three varieties of Mule libations. Located in the Scottsdale Quarter, Sorso Wine Room offers 32 wines on tap, 150 wines by the bottle and 14 craft beers in addition to its cocktail menu. Visit sorsowineroom.com for more information.
True Food Kitchen launches spring menu On April 11, True Food Kitchen will launch its spring menu. The health-focused restaurant with an outpost in Scottsdale Quarter will feature dishes crafted using fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables such as asparagus, artichokes and strawberries. Highlights of the spring menu include Spring Asparagus Toast, Miso-Glazed
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Eggplant, a Seasonal Ingredient salad (with watercress, grilled broccolini, asparagus, green garbanzo, goat cheese, raisins, sprouted almonds, and a turmeric chia vinaigrette), Artichoke & Pesto Pizza, and a dessert called Strawberry & Rhubarb Crisp. The bar at True Food Kitchen will serve three spring cocktails: a Cucumber Collins; My Kinda Thai (with añejo tequila, mango, lime, jalapeño and lemongrass); and the Strawberry Smash with bourbon, muddled strawberry and lemon. Two seasonal fresh-pressed juices, Sparkling Honeydew and Cucumber Cooler, are also available. For more information, call 480-265-4500 or visit truefoodkitchen.com.
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Scottsdale Kneaders offers free French toast for Mother’s Day In observance of Mother’s Day, Scottsdale Kneaders Bakery & Café will be serving its Chunky Cinnamon French Toast for free to all mothers on Saturday, May 12. (Mother’s Day falls on Sunday, May 13, but
Scottsdale Kneaders’ Chunky Cinnamon French Toast is free for mothers on May 12.
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The new Wagyu Burger is made with American Kobe beef and topped with cheddar cheese, caramelized onion, lettuce and mayo. The fresh Seared Salmon Salad is tossed with roasted zucchini, shaved vegetables, avocado, romaine lettuce, sunflower seeds and lemon mustard vinaigrette, while the California Burger Bowl boasts avocado, griddled sweet potatoes,
roasted mushrooms, caramelized onions, zucchini and tamari. On the beverage end, customers can now enjoy cocktails like the Long Tall Lemonade (pressed blackberries, vodka, lemon and elderflower) and the Yuzu & Lime Margarita (smashed lime, ginger liqueur, yuzu sour and blanco tequila). For more information, call 480-285-0690 or visit zinburgeraz.com
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Scottsdale Kneaders isn’t open on Sundays.) The toast – made with Kneaders Chunky Cinnamon Bread, eight medium eggs, one teaspoon of brown sugar, one teaspoon of vanilla, three cups of milk, 3/4 teaspoon salt and two tablespoons of butter – normally costs $5.99. The Scottsdale location of Kneader’s Bakery & Café is at 15505 N. Hayden Road. For more information, call 480-355-0740 or visit kneaders.com.
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Zinburger menu gets a makeover Popular wine and burger spot Zinburger got a menu makeover that includes new burgers, a burger bowl, a new salad and seven new cocktails. The new items, introduced at the Scottsdale Quarter location on March 8, bolster a menu already brimming with haute hamburgers and thick milkshakes.
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hat better way to celebrate National Tomato Day, National Day of the Mushroom and Garden Week – all of which are in April – than with one of the best pizzas you’ll ever cook up! Move over cauliflower pizza crust. I think zucchini crust pizza with sautéed tomatoes and mushrooms tops it by a mile! You will love the way this pizza crust cooks up. The big secret is to make sure you squeeze, squeeze, squeeze out the water from the shredded zucchini. Once you make the crust, load it up with any of your favorite pizza toppings – especially the ones highlighted in April!
Zucchini pizza crust (Yield: Two 8-inch pizzas)
Ingredients: Zucchini crust 8 cups shredded zucchini, about 5-6 large zukes 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided 1 cup shredded parmesan (Parmesan Romano mix is great) 1/2 cup flour 1/4 cup yellow cornmeal 2 large cloves garlic, minced 1 large shallot, minced 2 large eggs, beaten
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1 teaspoon pepper Preheat oven to 475 degrees. In a large bowl, toss the zucchini with 1 teaspoon coarse salt and set aside for 15 minutes. Squeeze the excess moisture out of the zucchini by wrapping it up in a clean tea towel or cheese cloth and wringing it out, discarding the water. Place the shredded zucchini back into a large bowl. Add fresh grated parmesan (or Parmesan Romano mix), flour, yellow cornmeal, garlic, shallot, eggs, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper. With a large spoon, mix until well incorporated. Place parchment paper on two round approx. 12-inch pizza pans (cut paper to fit pan) and spray with cooking oil. Using your fingers, spread the zucchini crust mixture on each pan to form circles about 8 inches in diameter and about 1/2” thick. Bake for approximately 15 minutes or until the crust starts to brown. Remove from oven, add toppings and return to oven for 7-8 minutes or until cheese has melted and toppings are cooked.
Toppings on Jan's zucchini crust pizza 1/2 to 2/3 cup pizza sauce (I prefer Trader Joe’s Pizza Sauce) 1 cup shredded mozzarella
Cooked crust 1 16 oz. package fresh white mushrooms, sliced 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 large red or sweet yellow onion 1 pint cherry tomatoes 1 teaspoon brown sugar Thin slices of prosciutto, optional Fresh basil for garnish, rough chopped
Directions: Spoon pizza sauce over cooked zucchini crust pizza. Sprinkle mozzarella over top. In a skillet, heat butter and add mushrooms, cooking on high heat until browned. When done, spread over pizza. In same skillet, add onions and cook until caramelized (add a little more butter or olive oil if necessary). When done, distribute over pizza. In same skillet, add tomatoes and brown sugar. Cook for about 5 minutes on mediumhigh heat to soften. When done, spread over pizza. Bake for about 8 minutes or until cheese has melted. Remove from oven.Top with prosciutto and fresh cut basil.
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Several Scottsdale resorts offer steep staycation discounts during summer. (Photos courtesy Experience Scottsdale)
Scottsdale wants to welcome visitors year-round By Rachel Sacco, President & CEO, Experience Scottsdale
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t a time when most destinations are in hibernation, Scottsdale’s tourism industry thrives. Our high season begins in January and concludes in April. Throughout those four months, Scottsdale collects nearly 50 percent of its annual bed-tax revenue, which is paid by visitors staying at Scottsdale hotels and resorts. Meanwhile, in the winter and early spring, travelers steer clear of the ice, slush and snow coating most of the country. Tourist spots like Cape Cod and Nantucket are left abandoned, while blizzards have been known to shut down flights to major airport hubs like New York City and Chicago. During this same time, Scottsdale offers visitors a warm – and accessible – escape. Here, flights to Phoenix and Scottsdale are rarely canceled. Temperatures hover between 60 and 80 degrees. Wildflowers, orange trees and cacti begin to blossom. And special events like the Waste Management Phoenix Open, Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction
and Cactus League Spring Training bring about buzz and excitement. Despite this beautiful and energizing atmosphere, we can’t assume our sunshine alone will lure travelers. This time of year, we compete with warm-weather destinations like Las Vegas, Austin, and Palm Springs. That’s why Experience Scottsdale markets Scottsdale as a premier vacation and meetings destination in our top markets for visitation in the winter and spring – to ensure potential visitors from New York, Chicago and Canada choose Scottsdale as their winter getaway over any other place. But the pendulum swings both ways. Right now, most tourism destinations are gearing up for a busy summer season. Last year, AAA predicted that nearly 40 million Americans
The Waste Management Phoenix Open is one of several late winter and early spring events that draw tourists to Scottsdale.
would travel for Memorial Day weekend, and another 44.2 million would travel for Independence Day. All throughout the summer, millions plan road trips, international cruises, jaunts to Disneyland and more. Few and far between, however, are choosing to experience Scottsdale’s tripledigit temperatures in the summer. On average, April 2018 Scottsdale Airpark News|
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tourismtalk Scottsdale-area hotels and resorts see summer occupancy around 56 percent, a large drop-off from the first four months of the year when average occupancy is 80 percent, according to STR, Inc. As occupancy levels decline in June, July and August, so too does revenue. To combat this seasonal lull, our tourism partners have tasked Experience Scottsdale to drive visitation during the summer with a
The Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction draws visitors to Scottsdale from all over the world when the weather’s good.
marketing campaign targeting leisure visitors and meeting planners. Experience Scottsdale has seen success moving the needle during another need period – Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day – through our annual holiday campaign. In the six years of the campaign, average occupancy in November and December has increased 15.4 percent. And so, Experience Scottsdale continues to promote the destination even when the mercury rises. This year, we’re promoting Scottsdale as a summer vacation spot to residents in Phoenix, Tucson and Los Angeles, and we’re promoting it as a summer meetings spot to meeting planners. With this campaign, we’re not shying away from the heat – we’re leaning into it. With the excessive heat comes hot discounts at hotels, resorts, restaurants and attractions. This is a time – albeit a warm one – when locals can book heavily discounted staycations. And it’s a time when California residents can escape their own heat in favor of our luxe
Cactus League Spring Training offers an escape from cold climates for people in the Midwest and on the east coast.
accommodations at nearly 60 percent off peak-season rates. Although tourism is a cyclical business, with its ups and downs, know that Experience Scottsdale promotes the city to visitors around the world year-round, whether our temperatures are the envy of the nation or nearing record-breaking highs. Certain times of year, visitors just need a little extra push, and we’re happy to give them just that. Rachel Sacco is the president and CEO of Experience Scottsdale, which is responsible for marketing the Scottsdale area as a premier travel and meetings destination to national and international leisure visitors, travel agents, tour operators and meeting planners.
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MyRide Michael and Tina Higgins’ 1929 Ford Model A By Niki D’Andrea / Photos by Kimberly Carrillo
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any people keep scrapbooks filled with photos and mementos of their families. Michael and Tina Higgins have multiple scrapbooks filled with photos and mementos of their 1929 Ford Model A. It makes sense when you consider the car has been in Tina’s family since 1937. Tina’s father, Frank Maniatis, bought the car that year at a junkyard in Steubenville, Ohio, for the lump sum of $35. Maniatis was 18 when he bought the car, which he named the Chattanooga Choo-Choo, aka the “Shaganooga Choo-Choo.” The Higgins still have the original purchase receipt in one of the scrapbooks. “My dad was a hoarder. He kept everything,” Tina Higgins says. “He was a member of the American Automobile Association since 1936.” That first AAA membership card is also in a scrapbook, along with a speeding ticket from 1938 for doing 45mph in a 35mph zone, and several black and white photos of the car in all sorts of places, including the Redwood Forest, Sultan Sea, Plaster City, Coachella, Yellowstone National Park, Imperial Desert, and El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. Maniatis probably took more photos of his car throughout the 1940s than many people took of their children. During World War II, Maniatis joined the Navy and worked on planes. Scrapbook photos show Maniatis in his military uniform, posing next to his Ford Model A, with the car dressed up to look like a boat. After the war, Maniatis worked for Howard Hughes on the Spruce Goose plane; the Higgins have a piece of that spruce
in their house. It was while Maniatis was working for Hughes that he met Tina’s mother. On their first date, he drove them to the L.A. County Fair in his Chattanooga Choo-Choo. He later drove Tina to her high school prom in the car. Michael Higgins first saw the car in the late 1980s, in Tina’s dad’s warehouse, covered in dust. “It looked like a pile of junk – it was covered in tarps and paint cans,” he recalls. In 1999, while Maniatis was living in Portland, Oregon and preparing to retire from owning his own business, the Ford Model A was stolen. Tina Higgins remembers her dad was devastated. “It was like his wife and baby combined were gone,” she says. When the car was discovered abandoned six days later, it had been stripped of its rumble seat, and the custom top that Maniatis, a very tall man, had built for himself from bent walnut was missing (it was never recovered, and the car remains topless). When police had the car towed to Maniatis, it marked the first time in 62 years the vehicle had ever been towed, because “(Tina’s dad) knew how to fix things and keep them on the road,” Michael Higgins says. “When he was 19, he drove to Pennsylvania for an air show. The car blew a piston ring, and he went to a nearby farm and asked for a pork rind, and he wrapped it around the piston. And it ran for a week after that.” In 2008, the Higgins redid the Chattanooga Choo-Choo. Originally green with black fenders, the car was painted “Tacoma Cream.” The original spoke rim tires were replaced with the wheels off an Oldsmobile.
Michael and Tina Higgins pose in their family heirloom car. The couple still drives it often.
The car got a new transmission and drive train, and the Higgins installed speakers and a plug-in for an iPod in the trunk, where they also installed a new rumble seat. Custom touches like an eight-ball gear shifter and matching eight-ball tire tube caps were added, and the upholstery was replaced. When the original upholstery was pulled out, they found ads for Armour Bacon from 1937 behind the paneling in one of the doors. The Higgins still drive their beloved family heirloom, and have taken it as far as Heber-Overgaard in northeastern Arizona. The original wheels and radiator cover for the car hang on the wall in the Higgins’ garage. Michael Higgins, principal of Higgins Architects in Scottsdale, which has designed high-end homes all over the Valley, will often introduce clients to the Chattanooga Choo-Choo. “His clients love it,” Tina Higgins says. “A lot of them are older and into these kinds of cars.” Do you have a remarkable car with a story to tell? We’d love to hear it and share it in a future “My Ride” feature. Send an email with the subject line “My Ride” to ndandrea@timespublications.com for more information. April 2018 Scottsdale Airpark News|
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Small business retirement plans By Paul Breslau, Breslau Insurance & Benefits Inc.
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any small business retirement plans are needlessly paying taxes because of an inefficient 401(k) plan design or no plan at all. Are you falling victim to extra taxes? Large employers typically have a 401(k) plan because it is a relatively low-cost employee benefit that a large business is expected to have. Small employers with less than 20 employees typically have a completely different motivation (or they should). Small employers have more flexibility to design their retirement plan to accomplish significant tax savings that favor the business owner.
data from the payroll company or retirement plan provider and putting it on a tax form?
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Retirement plans can provide contributions for a business owner personally of $18,500 (+$6,000 more if over 50 years old) and up to $55,000 in a 401(k) plan? Adding a pension plan can push the contributions over $200,000. With a properly designed retirement plan, it’s feasible for the business owner to receive more than 80 percent of the contributions. There is no income phase out for ROTH contributions inside of Are you missing tax deductions? Most people know that retirement plans offer tax savings, but a retirement plan. most don’t really understand how the tax deductions work. For Bonuses paid to employees could be reclassified as a retirement example, a 401(k)-deferral contribution is still subject to FICA taxes. plan contribution and no longer subject to FICA taxes. Yet profit sharing contributions are not subject to FICA taxes. Let’s The tax savings achieved from a properly designed retirement plan typically pays for the cost of setting up and maintaining it, look at an example for the owner of the business. and in many cases, any employee contribution costs. Effect of a 401(k) contribution Effect of a profit sharing contribution This makes a retirement plan a zero-net cost benefit. The new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 has imGross flow through profit $100,000 Gross flow through profit - $81,500 plications for small business owners, making a properly Less FICA taxes of 15.3% - $15,300 FICA taxes of 15.3% - $12,470 designed retirement plan more attractive. Less federal & state tax - $15,256 Federal & state tax - $15,256 There is an IRS Retirement Plans Startup Costs Tax Credit. Less 401(k) deferral - $18,500 Company profit sharing contribution - $18,500 Remember – retirement plans’ main reason for Net pay - $58,594 Net pay – $60,009 existing is the tax savings they provide. Are your The difference between the two scenarios is $1,415 in less FICA current retirement plan service providers giving you the proper taxes paid just by classifying a retirement contribution differently. tax planning advice? We work with local specialists to ensure that Both scenarios have the business owner taking $100,000 from the your retirement plan is optimized for your goals. Give me a call to business and having $18,500 of retirement contributions. Profit at 602-692-6832 to review your retirement plan to see how it can sharing contributions are not considered a wage first and therefore be improved. Article drafted by Steve Herman, Fiduciary Advisors Unlimited not subject to FICA taxes. Why pay the extra FICA taxes? The retirement plan industry is dominated by mutual fund com- with input from Tyler Woolley, Nova 401(k) and Michael McGinley, panies, payroll firms, and insurance companies. They all provide Providus Advisors. an integral part to servicing the retirement plan, but unfortunately all of those firms lack a tax focus. It may not be their fault. They don’t talk taxes with their clients because it’s not their niche. These Paul Breslau, Registered Health Underwriter (RHU), Registered Emfirms can easily point to the client’s accountant or CPA and claim ployee Benefit Consultant (REBC), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), they should be getting that sort of advice from the tax advisor. Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Chartered Advisor for Senior Retirement plans are a very small specialized niche and accountants Living (CASL), is President of Breslau Insurance & Benefits Inc. Contact: don’t typically know all the rules. Is your accountant just taking 602-692-6832; www.HRaz.com; Paul@HRaz.com.
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The keys to buying income-producing property By Stephen A. Cross, CCIM
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wning income-producing commercial real estate should be considered in the creation of a diversified financial portfolio. This article provides insights and suggestions on selecting a type of property, performing due diligence and making fully informed decisions when buying investment property. Benefits and risks. Benefits of owning income-producing commercial property include: 1. Rents are a source of largely passive income. 2. Real property is a tangible asset that can be acquired for a fraction of its market value. 3. The buildup of equity can be used to generate cash through refinancing. 4. There is a likelihood that real property will increase in value. Risks include the interruption of the revenue stream due to the loss of tenants and the costs associated with acquiring replacement tenants and maintaining the property. Types of property. Broadly speaking, commercial real estate is any property where businesses can operate and includes, but is not limited to: general office, medical office, industrial, distribution, retail, restaurants, automotive and storage facilities. Apartments are also considered commercial real estate. Types of leases. The most common types of commercial leases are Triple Net (NNN), Modified Gross (MG) and Full Service (FS); and differ based on the amount of operating expenses paid by the tenant above the base rental amount. To clarify, in NNN leases (common in retail) tenants are responsible for all operating expenses, including utilities and janitorial. In Modified Gross leases (common in industrial) tenants generally pay for their own utilities and janitorial expenses. In Full Service leases (common in office and medical) all operating expenses are typically included in the base rental rate.
The down payment. Lenders typically require a down payment of between 25 to 35 percent of the purchase price. If possible, provide your lender and the seller a “proof of funds” letter from a financial institution attesting that you have liquid funds available for the down payment. Securing financing. It’s wise to shop for money and obtain a Letter of Loan Approval before you start looking
for property. Doing so will confirm how much you can borrow and may influence whether a purchase offer is accepted, especially when competing offers are in the mix. Of note is that money lenders have different underwriting standards and fees. Therefore, contact several and get all loan commitments in writing. Due diligence. Due diligence is factfinding – the process a reasonable and
prudent person uses to acquire knowledge of facts that, if known, would materially influence his or her decision to purchase property. Things you should do before commencing formal negotiations include: researching the marketplace for suitable properties, obtaining recent “comps,” securing financing, and selecting your team of advisors. Researching properties. At a minimum, you’ll want to obtain addresses and parcel numbers of all suitable properties, the sizes of the buildings and land, asking prices, the number of days each property has been on the market and full contact information for each listing agent or owner. Obtaining “comps.” Comps (short for “comparables”) are the prices similar properties sold for and the dates the sales were recorded. This information is part of the public domain and can be accessed through municipal databases, where you can also find zoning information as well as the amount and status of the property taxes. Verify size. Commercial buildings are many times marketed on a price per square-foot basis. Therefore, the larger the building, the greater the price. Curiously, I’ve seen the same building “grow” in size due entirely to the way it is being remeasured. Confirm whether the most recent remeasurement now includes things like the depth of awnings and excessive drip-lines – and factor this phantom area into any purchase offer. Parking considerations. Confirm the number of uncovered and covered spaces that convey with the property and whether adequate parking exists. This is especially important in business condominiums where parking ratios for office, medical, assembly and the like affect the type of businesses that can legally operate (i.e., be April 2018 Scottsdale Airpark News|
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commercialrealestateandyou parked) in the development. Price does not equal value. Factors that affect the value of investment real estate include the quality of the tenants and their lease terms, the condition of the property, and the verifiable net operating income (NOI). In that regard, insist on receiving current Estoppel Certificates signed by every tenant and spreadsheets showing recent as well as projected operating expenses. Disregard questionable assumptions about so-called “up-side” income potential… pay only for what exists today. Also, be aware that property owners wishing to bolster their rent rolls in an attempt to support an inflated asking price have been known to grant significant inducements to tenants willing to pay top dollar rents. So interview each tenant and confirm, in writing, what concessions were granted and whether they intend to remain in the building. If you decide to pay for tomorrow’s anticipated revenue stream today, require the seller to guarantee the projected rents for at least 12 months. Negotiation rules of thumb. I suggest that even the most seasoned negotiators refrain from negotiating verbally, either
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Reduce all terms and conditions to writing, insist on written responses, and put an acceptance date on all offers and counter offers. in-person or over the telephone. That’s because there are many variables to a commercial real estate purchase and in most instances, you will be dealing with a listing agent, not the owner. Therefore, reduce all terms and conditions to writing, insist on written responses, and put an acceptance date on all offers and counter offers. In my experience, published asking prices are typically 10 to 20 percent higher than sellers expect to receive. Selecting your team of advisors. Your acquisition team should have a verifiable
fiduciary duty to protect your interests and include an experienced real estate advisor, real estate attorney, commercial lender, accountant and, in some instances, an architect and contractor. Of note is that the real estate advisor should oversee the time-intensive due diligence process, including conducting the research for every suitable building, compiling information on comparable sales, negotiating the purchase terms and conditions, verifying the representations of listing agents and property owners, and interfacing with your other advisors through the close of escrow (which commonly takes 60 to 90 days). Closing thoughts. Have the patience to wait for the right circumstances to make the right deal. This means taking the time necessary to become educated about the realities of commercial real estate and choosing experienced, objective advisors whose charter it is to protect your interests.
Stephen A. Cross owns CROSS Commercial Realty Advisors and is a licensed real estate broker. Contact: 480-998-7998 or steve@ crossrealty.com.
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APRIL 2018 Business Horoscopes By Weiss Kelly, PMAFA Professional Member of the American Federation of Astrologers
ARIES 3/21-4/19 The planet of communication (Mercury) seems to be lost in space until the 15th, when it moves into direct view. Expect a slowdown in progress as you begin the month. Interferences and miscommunications are the norm. You may have to wait for work matters to finalize or pick up momentum with the new moon on the 16th. Don’t believe everything you hear or sign any papers. Allow things to progress naturally the week of the 23rd. TAURUS 4/20-5/20 This is one of your best months of the year! You can make necessary transformations in both your professional and personal life. Some alternations or changes in your job profile or corporate hierarchy could occur. Here is the good news: Your earning ability moves forward later this month. GEMINI 5/21-6/20 The first two weeks of April showers (a time of confusion, interference, mix-ups, etc.) may bring April flowers later in the month. Expect to shift your focus with the new moon on the 16th, which should be a good time to expect situations to change and to give you more options, a fresh perspective, or a new job offer or assignment. Be conservative with finances.
tions or plans the early part of this month. The fact is, you need the cooperation of others. Your profession/work/industry will be going through a transformation later in the year. The new moon (16th) and full moon (30th) are favorable to improve your knowledge and learn something new for future advancement. Make those inquiries and do not discount a major change or move. VIRGO 8/23-9/22 A bit of restraint is needed – curb the urge to expect perfection or help from others. Check all schedules, orders, phone calls and computer messages – all types of technical equipment are apt to fail, from your car to your toaster. You can make progress by the third week of the month and make up for any losses. Your work calendar is full and your last two weeks will be productive this month. LIBRA 9/23-10/22 No doubt the last few weeks have been challenging. Compromise is the key to survival. You may have to apply your problem-solving ability, using one approach and discarding another (a tradeoff) to gain the cooperation or agreement of a partnership. A planetary turn as you approach the end of the month brings new offers regarding your finances. Hint: A bit of social networking could help.
CANCER 6/21-7/22 Some family/home matters may need your attention as you start the month, requiring you to balance your work-related demands. Try to avoid confrontations, as reaching agreements or cooperation with others could be testy. Cover all areas of possible last-minute reversals including your financial status during the first week or so of the month. Money matters need some revisions at the end of the month.
SCORPIO 10/23-11/21 You can accomplish more the first half of the month if you ignore Mercury’s interferences moving backwards. On a positive note, this gives you time to reassess your responsibilities in certain areas related to your industry or work. Your communication skills are sharper. Don’t overlook any new offers – with Jupiter in your sign, there’s strong potential for a new partnership or company.
LEO 7/23-8/22 Other people and their interests or demands could dictate or override your own ambi-
SAGITTARIUS 11/22-12/21 The lack of following through on workrelated plans or promises could set you
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back a bit, due to cosmic interferences. Blame it on Mercury. There may be frustrations with anything related to paperwork, scheduling, launching projects, travel and pending legalities. Travel may not seem so appealing until later. This month’s new moon on April 16 will give you all the free time to move ahead rapidly and make up for all that lost time. CAPRICORN 12/22-1/19 April could have you starting off with some tension due to delays, change of agendas and disagreements. The next two weeks ahead could get bumpy. Let matters go if they are not working for you. Use this time to rebuild and redesign your work world. Your determination will pay off. Powerful aspects in late 2017 and beyond are dramatically altering your lifestyle, bringing you recognition and respect this month. AQUARIUS 1/20-2/18 Don’t get so settled – situations and conditions surrounding April continue to be in a state of flux. Restrictions and the unexpected will keep you on your toes. It’s best to consider all options before making any commitments. Patience and self-confidence will see you through. Expect increases in most areas of business. Respond to any networking occasions and get ready for a major move ahead. PISCES 2/19-3/20 Watch your spending and hold off on making any long-term promises. You could easily overlook some important details. By mid-month, you can be clear in what you want to do, as the practical and realistic Taurus sun moves into your area of connecting mentally and verbally with others. The new moon on the 16th will motivate you to start something related to your work/career status. You are reaching a creative peak – think it, and it can happen.
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