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Play at the splash pad, grab coffee at Press Coffee, pick up olive oils from Queen Creek Olive Mill, and dine at The Mission.
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At Snooze, An A.M. Eatery, pair a breakfast and brunch entrée with juice or a cocktail. Meanwhile, Dominick’s Steakhouse serves upscale seafood and top-notch steaks. At The Mission, enjoy modern Latin cuisine served in an Old World setting.
Snooze, An A.M. Eatery 15054 N. Scottsdale Road 480.664.3133 www.snoozeeatery.com Dominick’s Steakhouse 15169 N. Scottsdale Road 480.272.7271 www.domimickssteakhouse.com The Mission 7122 E. Greenway Pkwy. 480.292.7800 www.themissionaz.com Make a statement with a piece of handcrafted jewelry from NightRider. At Rolling Rack Boutique, “where sweet meets street,” find a selection of women’s clothing, from snarky tees to cute dresses. And, pick up some local olive oil at Oils & Olives by Queen Creek Olive Mill.
NightRider 15034 N. Scottsdale Road 480.597.5935 www.nightriderjewelry.com Rolling Rack Boutique 15257 N. Scottsdale Road 480.309.4107 www.shoprollingrack.com Oils & Olives by Queen Creek Olive Mill 7122 E. Greenway Pkwy. 480.361.9860 www.queencreekolivemill.com Start your day with a cup of coffee at Press Coffee. For a midday treat, grab an “edible” drink with boba, fruity poppers, or jellies at Bubble Bee. Later, grab some wine at Sorso Wine Room, with its 125 wines by the bottle, wine dispensers, and selection of craft beer.
Press Coffee 15257 N. Scottsdale Road 480.718.9762 www.presscoffee.com Bubble Bee 15147 N. Scottsdale Road 480.881.3588 www.facebook.com/mybubblebeehive Sorso Wine Room 15323 N. Scottsdale Road 480.951.4344 www.sorsowineroom.com Take a bathing suit for the kids (or roll up your own pants) and have fun at the splash pad. Or, get a reading from Nicole, the resident psychic clairvoyant, at Psychic at the quarter.
Splash Pad The Quad, Scottsdale Quarter www.scottsdalequarter.com Psychic at the quarter 15125 N. Scottsdale Road 480.234.4635 www.scottsdalequarter.com
7254 E. MAIN ST., SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85251 480.994.0170 • 480.425.9944 SUNRISEJEWELRYUSA.COM
While there are plenty of art museums at which to marvel at artistic creations, those who love art should also take time to explore the many art galleries and art events offered in the Valley of the Sun. From paintings to sculptures to mixed media creations, and works from historically renowned artists to those who are up-and-coming, there is much that is artfully enticing to browse, experience, and for those who want, to buy.
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Artwork currently on view at FOUND:RE Contemporary; the Larsen Art Auction, exploring art at Vision Gallery.
SCOTTSDALE’S ARTS DISTRICT
There are more than 100 art galleries located in Scottsdale, with dozens of them located in Scottsdale’s Art District—an area defined as Main Street from Scottsdale Road to Goldwater Boulevard and north on Marshall Way, across Indian School Road to the Bronze Horse Fountain on 5th Avenue.
There, stop in at Larsen Gallery (www.larsengallery.com), which features more than 500 works by more than 180 artists. A national leader in the secondary art market for more than 28 years, it is also the home of the internationally known Larsen Art Auction (held this year on Oct. 23), which will include the sale of rocker Alice Cooper’s Andy Warhol masterpiece, Little Electric Chair.
American Fine Art, Inc.’s (www.warhol.me) gallery draws everyone from collectors to prominent art museums, and showcases works by artists such as Andy Warhol, Joan Miró, Pablo Picasso, LeRoy Neiman, and Marc Chagall, while JKlein Gallery (www.jkleingallery.com) features the works of three family artists—Jim Klein, Dan Ostermiller, and Jeff Berryman. The three focus on contemporary paintings and bronze wildlife sculptures.
Meanwhile, Bonner David Galleries (www.bonnerdavid.com) presents dual exhibition spaces. One displays traditional paintings and sculptures, and the other, contemporary art.
To view paintings and sculptures by Native American, Western, and Southwestern artists, stop by Bischoff’s Gallery (www.bischoffsgallery.com), while Amery Bohling Fine Art (www.amerybohling.com) features the work of painter Amery Bohling, who is best known for her works of the Grand Canyon.
ROOSEVELT ROW ARTS DISTRICT
The Roosevelt Row Arts District is known for its public art, live music performances, art galleries, boutiques, and small businesses. The walkable creative district runs between 7th Avenue and 16th Street on Roosevelt Street in Phoenix.
When it first opened in 1999, the monOrchid (www.monorchid. com) was Phoenix’s largest gallery space. With 14,000 square feet, an open floor plan, and modular gallery walls, the space is adapted to fit each rotating exhibit. Currently on view is Space Camp, which features a combination of Phoenix-based and national artists.
Also on Roosevelt Street find eye lounge (www.eyelounge. com), a contemporary, artist-run space that fosters emerging and established Arizona visual artists. Each month, the gallery features new exhibits.
Just a few steps off of Roosevelt Street is FOUND:RE Phoenix Hotel, which houses the FOUND:RE Contemporary gallery (www. foundrehotels.com/contemporary). The gallery showcases both emerging and established artists through monthly exhibitions and special events.
AROUND THE VALLEY
Beyond Scottsdale and Phoenix, there are galleries across the Valley. Vision Gallery (www.visiongallery.org) in Chandler is the locale for evolving exhibitions across a variety of media, from drawings to
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On Thursday evenings, head to Scottsdale’s Arts District for Scottsdale ArtWalk, the longest-running event of its kind in the nation. Held from 7-9 p.m., the free event is a perfect time to wander the participating galleries. Scottsdale Gallery Association members also often host exclusive events, and showcase featured Scottsdale and national artists.
In addition to the weekly happenings, eight times a year the Gold Palette Series presents special themes that enhance the event. For more information, visit www.scottsdalegalleries.com.
Meanwhile in Downtown Phoenix, Artlink’s First Fridays Art Walks are held the first Friday of every month from 6-10 p.m. and are one of the nation’s largest self-guided art walks. Similarly, Third Fridays are known as “Gallery Night,” and are held the third Friday of every month. For both, visit www.artlinkphx.org for more information.
paintings and sculptures to photography. The works featured are all created by local and regional artists, and a percentage of the artwork sales helps fund free arts education workshops for local youth.
In Tempe, the Fine Art Complex 1101 (ww.fineartcomplex1101. com) presents contemporary works across a variety of mediums by local, national, and international emerging and established artists. The gallery is housed in a landmark building designed by modernist architect Will Bruder.
In Downtown Phoenix, Bentley Gallery (www.bentleygallery. com) has been a fixture on the art scene for more than 35 years. The gallery showcases contemporary paintings and sculptures from artists across the United States and Europe, including Daniel Brice, Enrique “Sebastian” Carbajal, and Travis Rice.
Shop Talk
SCOTTSDALE FASHION SQUARE BARBELL APPARELL
Although the vibe in the Valley of the Sun may seem casual on its surface— shorts and flip flops, anyone?—fashion is always at its forefront. As the summer makes way for fall and a new season of styles emerge, so has a slew of new retail destinations. From fancy dresses to everyday fashions to hip sneakers and more, it’s all here. A fashionable destination, indeed.
Fashion continues to grow as an industry in Metro Phoenix, with many independent boutiques, new-to-market locales, and even flagship destinations opening in the area. Fashion-lovers take note of these newest locales.
One of the premier shopping destinations in the nation, Scottsdale Fashion Square—which spreads across 1.9 million square feet—is already a must-see locale for stylish visitors. There are currently more than 200 shops and restaurants, including 40 of the world’s finest luxury and contemporary brands such as Louis Vuitton, Cartier, Gucci, Saint Laurent, Salvatore Ferragamo, St. John, Bottega Veneta, Jimmy Choo, Tiffany & Co., and Versace.
Recently, the first and only Dior (www.dior.com) in all of Arizona opened here—a two-story storefront, 11,000-square-foot flagship store in the new luxury wing.
Psycho Bunny (www.psychobunny.com), which offers clothing for men and kids, as well as Buck Mason (www.buckmason.com), which offers clothing for men, also opened locations at Scottsdale Fashion Square. Goodlife (www.goodlifeclothing.com), offering casual clothing for men and women, is now open, as is Wardrobe Apparel (www.wdrobeapparel.com), which has a selection of designer clothing for women. Opening soon is Sole Play 909 (www.soleplay909.com), which offers sneakers and clothing.
Over at Scottsdale Quarter, Mia Bella Couture (www.miabellacouture.com) recently opened its doors, offering a selection of red carpet, bridal, special occasion, and prom dresses. Also with new locations are Creations Boutique (www.creations24.com), which specializes in modern apparel with a bohemian flare, and activewear brand Fabletics (www.fabletics.com).
Those-in-the-fashion-know have probably heard of Barbell Apparel (www.barbellapparel.com), the brand that launched its athletic fit jeans on Kickstarter (which became the second most-funded fashion project of all time!). Three more successful Kickstarter campaigns, one ABC Shark Tank appearance, and now the company has a location at Scottsdale Quarter, with items for both men and women.
From Scottsdale Quarter, head across Scottsdale Road to Kierland Commons, another outdoor shopping destination, and stop by Tecovas (www.tecovas.com) for handmade cowboy boots for both men and women.
In Phoenix, Cave + Post Trading Co. (www.caveandpost.com) opened its doors. Run by a husband-and-wife team, the boutique features a curated collection of high-end menswear lines and accessories, as well as handpicked, affordable vintage finds.
LEFT: KEY LIME PIE AT CHARLESTON’S RESTAURANT. TOP: MOZZARELLA & PROSCIUTTO AT MARCELLINO RISTORANTE. BOTTOM: CILANTRO LIME GRILLED CHICKEN AT KONA GRILL. OPPOSITE: SKILLET STEAK & POTATOES AT MATCH MARKET & BAR.
Arizona is a culinary state, with topnotch chefs, unique eats, and awardwinning locales in almost every city and town. During Arizona Restaurant Week (ARW)—a 10-day culinary extravaganza designed to highlight the culinary talents of chefs around the state while providing dining enthusiasts a great deal—foodies can taste and sip their way through a variety of culinary offerings from the finest five-star restaurants to locally owned and chef-driven hidden gems.
The more than 60 participating restaurants are not only known for their exceptional cuisine, but they spared no expense to give diners an extraordinary culinary experience. From steaks to fondue, Mexican to Italian, and upscale to casual, there is something for everyone.
Held Sept. 17-26, three-course prix fixe menus—available for both dine-in and takeout—are offered for $33, $44, or $55 per person, depending on the menu. Some menus also include drinks.
