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...

Health + Wellness

Beyond a Diagnosis

Joey Jamesley and Dana Dion Are Changing the Conversation Around Breast Cancer  Photography by Hayley Farrer, Hayley Rae Photography Two Chandler women are creating spaces where breast cancer survivors can connect, celebrate themselves and each other, and talk openly about an experience that can be difficult to put into words. For Joey Jamesley, the mission is personal. A breast cancer survivor, she knows how quickly a diagnosis can become the lens through which people see you—and how...

Food + Beverage

The Art of the Pie

From Homemade Dough to a Handmade Backyard Oven, Pizza Is Bringing This Family Together Article by Michelle Glicksman | Photography by Lindsay Borg For Lindsay Borg, her home-cooked pizza journey began with a simple problem: How do you make one meal that everyone in the family will actually eat? In the Borg household, that is no small feat. Two of her three children, along with her husband, Shane, are notoriously picky eaters, and her youngest has several food allergies. Pizza, Borg...

Home + Design

Fresh Coat for Fall

Give Your Home a Boost With Stylish Shades and Pops of Color Article by Georgann Yara | Photography by Courtesy Sue Adame If you're looking for a change of scenery in your daily life, paint is one of the fastest, easiest, and most budget-friendly ways to transform your home. But with seemingly never-ending options ranging from traditional to trendy, selecting your colors can be overwhelming. A good place to start is by choosing shades and color schemes that are new and stylish. A warm...

Shopping

The Style Edit

The Season's Most Coveted Jewelry, Shoes, Handbags, Clothing, and Eyewear—Curated for Effortless Style Article by Michelle Glicksman | Photography by Provided Jewelry Box White gold floral diamond pendant with pavé diamond detailing. Elongated radiant-cut diamond ring with black gold prongs and a yellow gold band. Golden South Sea pearl earrings framed by natural black diamond halos. Vintage green enamel snake bracelet with sapphire, ruby, and diamond accents. Rare vintage yellow gold...

Style + Beauty

Stylish and Practical

House of Henry Features Beautifully Made, Custom-Milled Children’s Clothing That is Exceptionally Comfortable and Durable Article by Alison Stanton | Photography by Jett Arredondo As CEO and founder of House of Henry, a premium baby and children’s clothing store, Darci Pratt is a real-life example of the classic expression, “Necessity is the mother of invention.” When Pratt’s son Henry was born six years ago, she found herself constantly searching for children’s clothing that was beautiful...

Home + Design

Warm Trends, Lasting Style

Valley Homeowners are Embracing Unique Textures, Varied Wood Tones, and Earthy Colors for Beautifully Livable Spaces Article and Photography by Jackie Wright For several years, the design conversation revolved around bright white kitchens and cool gray tones. Around Phoenix, that mood is changing. People are now asking for rooms that read warmer and richer, with more variation, more depth, more “you notice it when you walk in.” The stark white, gray, and black farmhouse look is giving way to...