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The Wright Stuff

Those who enjoy the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright can now take home a selection of new home décor and lifestyle products from the Frank Lloyd Wright Store. The retail shop is located at Taliesin West in Scottsdale, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and National Historic Landmark that served as famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s winter home and desert laboratory.

The Store partnered with world-renowned artisans—including some in Arizona—to develop a curated array of high-quality, timeless products that “further Wright’s vision of inspiring society to discover and embrace an architecture for better living through meaningful connections to nature, the arts, and each other.” Explore the selections that range from jewelry to planters to desert rain chains. 12621 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale; www.franklloydwrightstore.com

PIZZAS ARE ON THE MENU AT THE ITALIAN DAUGHTER CUCINA + COCKTAILS

SPEAKING SICILIAN

It’s a melding of classic Italian décor meets New Age cozy, with a menu of Italian favorites, and nightly live piano music by local musicians.

The Italian Daughter Cucina + Cocktails, a restaurant and piano bar, opened its doors in April. Created by esteemed restaurateur Melissa Maggiore—daughter of the late wellknown chef Tomaso Maggiore—the menu offers a selection of elevated Italian cuisine, featuring handcrafted pastas, craft charcuterie boards, Neapolitan pizzas, and desserts, as well as Italian-inspired craft cocktails, gelato martinis, and a curated selection of wines and beers.

Open for dinner daily, as well as lunch on weekends. 23655 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale; www.theitaliandaughter.com

Ancient Artistry

The essence of smoke is in the air at Renata’s Hearth. Here, ancient Latin recipes are translated into the modern era, using authentic Southwest ingredients made with Old World preperations. Located at the iconic Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort— which recently underwent an extensive multimillion dollar reimagination—this new restaurant is already a popular destination.

Each dish here is designed to “wow”—both in flavor and presentation. Menu options include the Mole Negro Rubbed Smoked Wagyu Brisket, Grilled Branzino, and Renata’s Pozole Blanco. There are also two signature carts—a craft cocktail cart, where drinks are artfully crafted by Renata’s signature Mezcal Mavens, as well as a fresh guacamole and Spanish charcuterie cart. For the drinks, the Los Muertos and Smoked Pineapple are both crafted in a smoking cloche.

Outdoors, settle in for a drink at the new Spire Bar, a tribute to Frank Lloyd Wright, whose architecture influenced the original design of the resort. 2400 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix; www.renatashearth.com

CHEF MARK TARBELL AND BLUE CLOVER DISTILLERY OWNER WESTON HOLM

A Spirit of Arizona

When a renowned chef partners with a local distillery, the result is an artisanal, exclusive distilled vodka, available only in Phoenix.

Chef Mark Tarbell—a decorated chef who has won more than 50 awards for his Phoenix restaurant Tarbell’s (including best restaurant from Food & Wine magazine); a two-time inductee to the Arizona Hall of Culinary Fame; and a winner on Iron Chef America on the Food Network—collaborated with Scottsdale’s Blue Clover Distillery to create a Lemon-Orange Vodka.

The handcrafted spirit is infused locally with organic Arizona citrus. Sip it neat or use it as a foundation for a cocktail. Available only at The Wine Store at Tarbell’s. 3205 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix; www.tarbellswinestore.com