Sports + Recreation

The Most Famous Phoenician You Never Knew…

Meet the Man Behind the Gorilla Mask for 30+ Years Article by Kathleen Bade | Photography by Provided: Bob Woolf What if I told you Michael Jordan asked for his autograph or that he went on an international tour with Magic Johnson? Your first guess probably wouldn’t be the Phoenix Suns Gorilla and certainly not, Bob Woolf.   Bob was the man inside the suit and behind the persona, pranks, stunts and schtick that lit up the NBA for 34 years. He wore the suit for the last time in 2021.....

Food + Beverage

21 Questions Chef Series

Inside The Ra Ra Room with Chef Johnny Chan Boon Photography by Major Food Group/Barry Gossage Photography In true PVCL fashion, each month we play a round of 21 Questions with an esteemed Valley chef. This issue, we’re going all in on The Ra Ra Room and the talent behind the flavors, Chef Johnny Chan Boon. 1. What’s your role inside the Ra Ra Room? My official title is Executive Chef, but I wear many hats. I’m constantly sourcing the best ingredients, leading team training (my favorite...

Food + Beverage

It's All Good in the Hood

The Revival of Arcadia Tavern Photography by Provided: Square One Concepts Arcadia has always been more than a neighborhood. It is a culture, a place where sophistication meets ease, where neighbors gather with the unspoken agreement that good food and cold drinks taste better when shared. Back in 2009, when Arcadia Tavern first opened its doors, the place immediately became a local institution. After a long pause, The Original Arcadia Tavern has returned, refreshed, reimagined, and ready for...

Health + Wellness

No Passport Required: Regenokine Arrives in Scottsdale

The healing secret trusted by athletes, icons, and global A-listers Article and Photography by “Kobe Bryant. Alex Rodriguez. Even Pope John Paul II..." When asked who’s trusted the Regenokine Program, Dr. Ashu Goyle doesn’t hesitate to name names. “These are people who could access any doctor or treatment in the world, and they chose this," says Dr. Goyle, owner, Integrated Spine, Pain & Wellness. For years, the Regenokine Program was only available in Germany, developed and performed...

Food + Beverage

Vanderpump Rules Scottsdale

Our Q&A with Lisa Vanderpump as she brings WOLF to the Valley Photography by Provided by HCW When Lisa Vanderpump sets her sights on something, it’s never ordinary... it’s extravagant, theatrical, and dripping in elegance. From her reign on TV to her empire in hospitality and philanthropy, she has built a reputation for turning restaurants into experiences, cocktails into art, and parties into cultural touchpoints. Now, she’s bringing her signature magic to the desert with Wolf by Vanderpump...

Food + Beverage

Brawling with Beau

The Heat, Hustle, and Heart of Chef MacMillan Article by Nadine Bubeck | Photography by Barret Elengold & Straight Shooters Media There are chefs, and then there’s Beau MacMillan. For more than two decades, “Beau Mac” has been the soul of Arizona’s culinary scene. He’s cooked for presidents, faced Bobby Flay on Iron Chef America , and helped put AZ on the national culinary map. But Beau’s legend isn’t just built on what comes out of the kitchen. Years ago, while leading the program at...

Food + Beverage

Hornbill on the Horizon

Two masters at the top of their craft, one shared stage. Jennifer & Jason’s next act is already buzzing. Photography by Provided Hornbill doesn’t read like a business plan. It feels like fate. The kind of concept that comes alive when two people at the height of their powers decide to collide. Jennifer Russo has spent more than a decade building her catering empire, Jennifer’s, into a fixture of Phoenix dining. Jason Asher has reshaped cocktail culture with immersive concepts like UnderTow and...

Home + Design

6 Designs Setting the Standard for Kitchens and Bars

Celebrated names in the home space reflect on timeless living Photography by Provided For our Food & Drink Issue, we turned to PVCL partners and some of the Valley’s most trusted names in design and real estate to spotlight the spaces where life most often unfolds: the kitchen and bar. Here are six distinctive and diverse details shaping today’s most enviable gathering spaces. Deco Glamour The glamorous Art Deco-inspired bar and entertainment space at 6721 E Cheney Drive in Paradise Valley...

Finance + Legal Services

5 Minutes With… Van Carlson

The Discipline of Risk, Resilience, and Building Wealth Article by Jason Monczka, Pomeroy Group Insurance | Photography by Provided by Van Carlson 5 Minutes With… is a monthly spotlight on the visionaries shaping culture, business, and impact offering candid, story-rich moments that reveal not just what they’ve built, but why it matters. Some leaders don’t just manage risk- they redefine it. Van Carlson, Founder & CEO of SRA 831(b) Admin, has built one of the nation’s most innovative firms...

Health + Wellness

Food as Medicine

A Love Letter to the Art of Eating Well Article by Dr. Mila Lopez, MD | Photography by Ali Offendum Photography I am often asked:  “Doctor, what’s the best diet?”   The honest answer? It depends on your age, gut health, gender, physical activity, metabolism, and the unique medical conditions that shape your body. While fad diets can yield short-term results, research consistently shows they are rarely sustainable over time. One of my patients put it perfectly:  “You know why I hate diets...