Food + Beverage

More than Catering

The Local Caterer—on a mission for bringing people together and be a part of something bigger Article by Ashleigh Underwood | Photography by Sonja Stafford Josh and Kasandra are the husband and wife duo behind The Local Caterer. The Local Caterer is a family business with their two kids helping with food tastings and menu creation at home as they plan the future for The Local Caterer. They recently started a pop-up restaurant and are working towards making a full restaurant a reality. Josh...

Food + Beverage

Behind the Scenes—Chef Turner

Meet Chef Turner, local chef extraordinaire as he shares about being a chef Article by Ashleigh Underwood | Photography by Sonja Stafford & Provided Q: What brought you to Arizona? Opportunity. I saw Scottsdale’s energy, luxury lifestyle and food scene. I knew it was the perfect place to build my brand. I was tired of life on the road and needed to find my purpose. I started with nothing but a dream and ignorance. Oh, and great food.  Q: How did you decide to pursue being a chef? Born...

Life + Culture

Best Kept Secret

Find the best pairings at Hava Java! Article by Ashleigh Underwood | Photography by Provided Welcome to Hava Java, where there is more than just coffee—with a wine list, crafted beers, and custom energy drinks, there is something for everybody to enjoy. With their large, curated food menu you’re sure to find something for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. We sat down with the owners, got the best pairings from their menu and we are sharing it with you!  Best Pairings at Hava Java #1 The...

Local Services

Amada Senior Care

The Franchise, Which Strives to Allow Seniors to Age in Place in Their Homes, Celebrates its 10th Anniversary Article by Alison Stanton | Photography by Lindsay Borg Longtime friends Kimberly Akers and Kris Patmos have always been driven by a desire to enrich the lives of others. “Through extensive research and discovery, we realized that opening an Amada Senior Care franchise would allow us to enrich the lives of seniors and their families while also providing much-needed employment in our...