Food + Beverage

Fresh Concepts

From Handmade Pasta to Fresh Sushi, Two New Downtown Ocotillo Concepts Raise the Bar on Neighborhood Dining Article by Megan Ewing | Photography by Lindsay Borg In Downtown Ocotillo, longtime restaurateur and developer Spike Lawrence is steering two beloved restaurant spaces into fresh new concepts, guided by evolving customer tastes, culinary trends, and a strong sense of community connection. What was once Sea & Smoke has reopened as Lucca Coastal Kitchen ( LuccaChandler.com ), while...

Home + Design

Where Design Meets Heart

By The Yard Designers Share How Thoughtful Design Becomes a Lasting Gift of Comfort and Connection Article and Photography by Jett Arredondo HELENA HILL For me, design is about giving each client their own individual sense of home. People often ask what’s trending, but trends come and go—and they don’t always create spaces that feel personal or lasting. What matters most is crafting environments that feel deeply connected to the people who live in them. My clients inspire me the most. Each...

Home + Design

An Island Oasis

A Beloved Family Home in Fulton Ranch Redefines Lakeside Luxury Living Article by Rebecca L. Rhoades | Photography by Brandon Morgan, B-Real Media When Dr. Luis Lu and his wife, Laura, decided to move to Arizona from the East Coast in the early 2010s to be closer to their adult children, they wanted a place that provided the same small-town serenity that they had found in their hometown in Pennsylvania.  “We searched carefully for a place that felt right,” the Lus recall.  Their house hunt...

Home + Design

A Sun Lakes Sanctuary

Reimagined by Whyte House Design Article by Lisa Whyte | Photography by Holly Wente When the homeowners discovered their home in the community of Sun Lakes, they immediately recognized its potential. While the layout and location were ideal, the finishes were dated and ready for thoughtful updating. Rather than seeing limitations, the homeowners were drawn to the opportunity to make the home entirely their own. They partnered with Whyte House Design ( WhyteHouse.co ) to transform the space...

Life + Culture

27 Flags

Chandler Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday With This Citywide Display Photography by Courtesy City of Chandler Wondering about the flags around town? One of the main components of Chandler’s year-long celebration of America’s 250th birthday is this citywide display, titled 27 Flags: Our History Through the Stars and Stripes . The display represents the evolution of our nation’s flag, with historical facts curated by the Chandler Museum team to accompany each flag. Want to see them for...

Home + Design

Home Trends and Tips

From Lighting to Gates to Shutters and Electrical, Here's the Scoop on 2026 From Service Industry Professionals Article by Michelle Glicksman Everything Electric Modern Technology and Future-Proofing With Blue State Electric LLC   Chandler-based Blue State Electric LLC is an electrical contracting company established in 2015, which focuses primarily on service work. The company’s owners, Perla and Teodulo Galaviz, opened with a clear goal in mind: to provide reliable, high-quality...

Style + Beauty

It Starts With the Ring

How jewelry captures every chapter of your love story from the 'Will You' to 'Just Because' Article by Kristy Belley | Photography by Katie Levine & Myranda Fine Jewelry I recently had the opportunity to shop for wedding bands with my newly engaged daughter at Myranda Fine Jewelry. I wasn't expecting to be wiping away tears; however, watching my daughter’s face light up when she found "the one" for her fiancé absolutely got me. Myranda leaned in with a tissue and a knowing smile. "You know,"...

Travel

A Four-Season Escape

Tamarack Resort, Idaho’s Only Ski, Golf, and Lake Resort is Redefining Year-Round Adventure Article by Jordan Gray | Photography by Provided With a “hoo aa!” and a “wahoo!,” you can “waltz” your way down the runs of Tamarack Resort.  “A lot of resorts bill themselves as four seasons, but there isn’t a whole lot to do during the spring and summers,” Tamarack Resort Managing Partner Gabriel Navarro says. “With Tamarack, it really is.” Promoting itself as America’s only ski, golf, and lake...

Health + Wellness

Corrective and Results-Driven Skincare

AZ Skin Rehab Offers Advanced Treatments to Help Skin Look and Feel its Best Article by Alison Stanton | Photography by Lindsay Borg For over a decade, AZ Skin Rehab has provided customized treatments for people ranging in age from their teens to 60-plus and beyond. The Chandler-based business offers a number of advanced treatments, including Procell™ Microchanneling, CoolJet Cold Plasma, Carboxy CO2 Facials, Hydrodermabrasion, Microdermabrasion, Dermaplaning, LED/Red Light Therapy, and...

Arts + Culture

Home is Where the Art Is

For These Four Local Artists, Art Comes From Within Article by Michelle Glicksman Miguel Angel Godoy Public murals, painting, drawing, and digital design MiguelAngelGodoy.com Instagram: @Miguel_Angel_Godoy   Miguel Angel Godoy’s recent work includes ongoing collaborations with the Phoenix Suns, from the 2023/24 El Valle City Edition uniforms and Ring of Honor portraits to a custom basketball for this season’s  30 Rocks on 30 Rock  event. He is a residential art faculty at...