Food + Beverage

Menu Debuts

Numerous New Eateries Bringing Global Flavors, Sweet Surprises to Chandler Article by Alison Bailin Batz | Photography by Provided Chandler’s dining scene is having a moment. Across the city, more than a dozen recent restaurant openings have brought everything from scratch-made breakfasts and authentic Greek fare to Indian food served through a drive-thru window, Revolutionary War-themed ice cream, and seafood boils to town. Add several first-to-market concepts and a major Brazilian...

Food + Beverage

Quality, Value, Variety

Southern Steer Butcher Brings a Modern Take on the Traditional Neighborhood Butcher Shop to Chandler Article by Alison Stanton | Photography by Lindsay Borg Freshly marinated chicken, beef, and pork. Sausage made by hand. Succulent steak tips in a variety of mouthwatering flavors. These are just a few of the high-quality meats at Southern Steer Butcher, a new Chandler shop offering a modern take on the traditional neighborhood butcher. Owner-operator Vernon Wessel opened Southern Steer...

Home + Design

A Toast to the Desert

Article by Lisa Ryan Whyte | Photography by Holly Wente When the owners of this home traded Virginia for Arizona, they were ready to embrace more than a change in scenery. They wanted their new home to reflect the warmth and ease of desert living, with an aesthetic that felt organic, inviting, and suited to the way they envisioned entertaining in their new surroundings. The home had been remodeled prior to their purchase, but the existing design didn’t fully reflect their style. Rather than...

Food + Beverage

Making Room for Fall

Two Chandler Entrepreneurs Bring the Magic of the Season to the Front Porch Article by Megan Ewing | Photography by Courtesy Porches & Pumpkins Co. For Jennifer Glaab and Sybil Imel, fall doesn’t have to wait for cooler temperatures. This season, the Chandler entrepreneurs are bringing the feeling of autumn to local doorsteps through their new business, Porches & Pumpkins Co., transforming porches with pumpkins, gourds, and seasonal charm. The idea began with Glaab, whose background in...