Food + Beverage

Smokin’ Success

World Barbecue Champion Sterling Smith's Shares His Advice on How to Perfectly Smoke Meats Article by Georgann Yara | Photography by Provided Sterling Smith is a celebrity pitmaster with hundreds of national and global awards under his championship belt. In addition to being a world barbecue champion, Smith has led numerous teams in competitions to titles and taught countless classes in-person and virtually.  But this success didn’t come without some stumbles. Smith isn’t shy about admitting...

July 2024

Life + Culture

No Pool (or Tired of Your Own)? No Problem!

4 Ways to Get Your Swim on Locally Article by Michelle Glicksman | Photography by Provided The temps are soaring and if you’re ready to take a dip but need a place to swim, here are five ways to enjoy cool water fun.   Rent a Backyard With Swimply, you can rent someone’s backyard pool. Log onto the company’s website and enter the location you want to rent in (there are several Chandler options), your preferences (such as a diving board), your number of guests, and you can rent by the...

June 2024

Health + Wellness

One-Hour Vacation

Prime IV Hydration & Wellness Offers a Variety of IV Drips and Intramuscular injections, All in a Relaxing Environment Article by Alison Stanton | Photography by Brittany Jean In July 2023, Alex and Audrey Cannon opened Prime IV Hydration & Wellness at 1900 W. German Road, Ste. 15 in Chandler. During the past 12 months, the couple has enjoyed a steady increase in business at their spa, with many customers returning again and again for IV drips or intramuscular (IM) injections. Prime IV...

June 2024

Food + Beverage

Epicurean Exploration

Dishes Worth the Drive This Summer Article by Alison Bailin Batz | Photography by Provided Given the ever-expanding list of restaurants nearby, it is easy to stay in one’s little bubble when deciding where to dine. But why not branch out? Arizona offers a melting pot of diverse flavors and ingredients to explore around every turn.   Phoenix Phoenix is a foodie city on the rise thanks in great part to the influx of talented culinary teams opening restaurants in the area in recent years...

June 2024

Life + Culture

Men of Chandler

Meet Chandler City Lifestyle's 2024 Honorees Photography by Lindsay Borg Toby Day Retired Banker   His nominator describes Toby Day as a Chandler "mover and shaker"! Throughout his decades of experience in the banking sector, he has mentored many up-and-coming leaders who have gone on to lead successful banks in the Valley. He is a "quiet leader" who doesn't need recognition, but truly has a profound impact on people's lives. Day has a fierce conviction that giving back to the...

May 2024

Life + Culture

The Origination of Father’s Day

Where Did the Idea For Father’s Day Get Its Start? The Answer May Surprise You! Article by Heather Whitsitt Father’s Day—many celebrate it, but how did the holiday begin? Although the United States officially observes the occasion every third Sunday in June, there’s more history behind the “Day of the Dads” than meets the eye. There are two accounts of the holiday’s origins. One version claims the very first Father’s Day was celebrated on June 19, 2910, in Washington state. After listening...

May 2024

Food + Beverage

The Perfect Steak

Cooked Right, Every Time Article by Michelle Glicksman | Photography by Provided What’s the secret to cooking a perfect steak? We checked in with four locale steakhouses for their exclusive tips. From using butter to salt and pepper to letting the steak rest, and more, here’s what they had to say. Enjoy!   Brent Tratten Corporate Chef, Elliott’s Steakhouse Nick Gibbs Executive Chef, Elliott’s Steakhouse   “ Butter is king! Because butter has a low smoking point, the timing is...

May 2024

Fitness

Train Like a Champion

New D1 Training Center Aims at Improving Performance and Enhancing Athletic Experience Article by Gretchen Pahia | Photography by Brittany Jean For elite athletes, finding the right place to train means everything. Now, residents in Chandler have a new option when it comes to boosting athletic skills and training. D1 Training is a premier fitness concept that is rooted in athletic-based training principles. A new location recently opened in Ocotillo, near Hamilton High School. According to D1...

May 2024

Life + Culture

The Scent of Success

Teaming With Lush life, The Lavender Farm Offers a Picturesque Oasis in the Desert Article by Georgann Yara | Photography by Lindsay Borg When Shelly Goodman and her husband Nick purchased and began restoring a 1984 mansion, the plan was to transform the property into the perfect venue to host events and milestone celebrations. But when that didn’t pan out as they envisioned, Shelly did what any optimistic and savvy businesswoman would do when life hands her lemons. Except in this case...

May 2024

Food + Beverage

Lola’s Liquors Opens in Downtown Chandler

The cocktail lounge offers a lively and retro atmosphere Article by Alison Stanton | Photography by Provided Looking for a vibrant lounge where you can enjoy a handcrafted, fresh-pressed martini alongside some delicious food? Check out Lola’s Liquors in Downtown Chandler, one of the area’s newest hot spots. Lola’s Liquors, which opened in late February at 64 S. San Marcos Place, is a cocktail lounge with “outlandish martinis, a resident DJ spinning the best of every decade, and psychedelic...

April 2024