Why be a tourist when you can be a resortist? By Becky Bracken and Niki D’Andrea Let’s just get the obvious out of the way. It’s hot. Like cook-eggs-on-the-sidewalk hot. There’s no denying it or trying to pretend otherwise. But Valley residents [...]

By Marilyn Hawkes Mount Veeder Winery Cabernet Sauvignon? Groth Hillview Vineyard Chardonnay? Yeah, we’ll tap that – literally, thanks to the innovative vino vending machines at Sorso Wine Bar, which feature 32 ever-changing wines on tap. But it’s not just the novelty [...]

When Randy Nussbaum contemplated opening a Scottsdale Airpark law office in 2008, he had a vision for a law firm that would not only deliver excellent service and results for its clients, but also be a pillar of civic and [...]

By Amber Miles Arizona is ramping up its efforts to combat opioid addiction after Gov. Doug Ducey declared it a public health emergency, and a new outpatient clinic in the Airpark is taking a unique approach. Blue Door Therapeutics entered the fight [...]

With Jan D’Atri I found the dusty, well-worn cookbook in an old antique store off the beaten path in Ogden, Iowa. In researching the author, I was thrilled that I had stumbled across a treasure. The Gold Cook Book, first published [...]

By Niki D’Andrea Located on the Columbia and Willamette rivers with views of stratovolcano Mount Hood, Portland is the largest city in Oregon and home to growing cultural and culinary scenes. Nicknamed “PDX,” “Rose City,” and “Stumptown,” among other things, this [...]

By Niki D’Andrea From luxury cars to discounted electronics, big-box brands to mom-and-pop shops, the Airpark’s retail offerings span a gamut of goods available at an array of well-sculpted shopping complexes such as Scottsdale Promenade, Scottsdale Quarter and Kierland Commons, in [...]

Hangars have become the new hotel ballroom for glitzy events. But after the party, it’s back to business for Scottsdale's airplane garages. By Jimmy Magahern / Photos courtesy of Venues of North Scottsdale There’s something about throwing a chic party in a [...]

Cheers to a booming craft beer scene and more in this mountain town. By Niki D’Andrea Despite its reputation as Arizona’s most popular winter destination, Flagstaff has much more to offer than snowboarding and skiing at Arizona Snowbowl for a few months [...]

Story and photos by Niki D’Andrea When you say the word “wings” at The Hangar Food & Spirits, you’re most likely ordering the establishment’s award-winning chicken wings. But you could also be referring to airplane wings, since this aviation-themed bar boasts [...]