Health + Wellness

Rioting For a Cause

Riot Hospitality Group Turns Dining and Nightlife Success Into Philanthropy With Riot Gives Back Article by Georgann Yara | Photography by Danielle Muccillo Its venues are among the hottest and most desired destinations for food, drink, and nightlife.  Impeccably dressed-to-the-nines crowds fill SHIV Supper Club steakhouse, while Cake Nightclub has become the go-to spot for celebrities, socialites, and A-listers. Sexy clubgoers can be seen sipping, dancing, and loving life at Maya...

Sports + Recreation

Airwaves to Action

Ryan Hatch on Driving Youth, Sports, and Education Forward Through Fiesta Sports Foundation Article by Alison Bailin Batz | Photography by Danielle Muccillo Ryan Hatch grew up in Utah chasing a dream familiar to many young athletes: competing at the next level. His sport of choice was tennis, and by the early 1990s, he appeared destined for a scholarship. Injuries, however, forced him to change course to broadcasting. “I found that the only thing I loved more than playing sports was talking...

Life + Culture

From the Publisher ...

Article and Photography by One of the things I love most about Scottsdale is the abundance of giving we do as a community. Giving to one another, the community or a cause near and dear to our hearts. There are so many amazing ways to give back and be thankful for this beautiful place we call home. This month is all about giving back. We will tell stories on overcoming adversity from an accident. How one mom’s need for help turned into a local nonprofit. We feature our local restaurants who...

Auto + Marine

More Style, Less Gas

The 2025 Range Rover Sport Autobiography PHEV is a Plug-In With Panache Article by Rebecca L. Rhoades | Photography by Provided Land Rover’s flagship vehicle has long been a symbol of luxury and success, known for its off-road capabilities and high-end features. The compact Land Rover Sport delivers similar DNA but in a smaller, more dynamic model. Now the marque introduces an electrified alternative: the Range Rover Sport Autobiography PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle). Under the hood...

Local Services

Learning the Ropes

Equine Therapy, a Farm, and Activities: Lexie's Ranch Gives Autistic Individuals a Place of Their Own Article by Georgann Yara | Photography by Danielle Muccillo When Andrea Robertson’s daughter Lexie was diagnosed with autism, Robertson ran into roadblocks as she sought solutions for her daughter’s education and care path. But what began as a personal quest resulted in Robertson founding Lexie’s Voice, a nonprofit that provides resources for families raising individuals with autism and...

Entertainment

Women Take the Reins

The Million Dollar Breakaway Celebrates Female Athletes, Rodeo, and Live Country Shows Article by Michelle Talsma | Photography by Provided Scottsdale is set for a high-energy, women-first rodeo experience this month as WestWorld of Scottsdale hosts the Kimes Ranch Million Dollar Breakaway. The festival, running Nov. 24 to 30, brings together the nation’s top female breakaway ropers, competing for more than $1 million in prize money. Ropers qualify through regional contests, special...

Food + Beverage

Eat. Drink. Give.

Restaurants Performing Deliciously Good Deeds Through Fundraising Efforts Article by Alison Bailin Batz | Photography by Provided This November, generosity takes center stage as restaurants blend flavor with philanthropy. From special menus to creative fundraising events, local eateries are finding delicious ways to support local causes. Salt + Lime Modern Mexican Grill (9397 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale and other Valley locations;  SaltAndLimeAZ.com ), which now has locations in Cave Creek...

Life + Culture

A Phoenix Rises in Scottsdale

Diana Gibson Uses Life’s Obstacles to Ignite Positive Change for Others Article by Alison Bailin Batz | Photography by Danielle Muccillo Diana Gibson’s story begins in Hardyston, New Jersey, where grit and grace were woven into her life from the start. A natural athlete and performer, she spent her youth balancing soccer with dance competitions, excelling in jazz, hip hop, and gymnastics. By high school, she was a fierce midfielder on the soccer field, and her competitive drive carried her to...

Life + Culture

From the Publisher ...

Article and Photography by Growing up in the South, food was a big part of our life. If you’re from the South or visited the South, I’m sure you’ve been asked after every meal, “Did you get enough to eat? Because there’s plenty more where that came from!” And it’s true. While I was growing up, the casseroles seemed to never end. While the casseroles have faded into memory, my love for eating, gathering, and enjoying a meal has only grown. These days it really is about the whole experience...

Travel

Just Breathe

From Adventure to Pure Relaxation, Carlsbad is a Perfect Coastal Getaway Article by Michelle Glicksman | Photography by Courtesy Visit Carlsbad The sun was just about to set as I arrived in Carlsbad, California. Located along a pristine stretch of Southern California coastline, about 35 miles north of San Diego, this seaside town beckons with its small-town charm and world-class attractions. I had driven through the quaint town before arriving at my resort, the Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a...