Food + Beverage

Nudrate Energy Drinks

The Refreshing Beverages Provide a Balanced and Health-Conscious Energy Boost Article by Alison Stanton | Photography by Provided Nudrate was founded in Scottsdale in January 2023 with one key goal in mind: to design energy drinks that aren’t just loaded with caffeine but instead focus on natural ingredients, sustainability, and overall well-being. “Unlike many energy drinks on the market that are laden with artificial additives and excessive sugar, Nudrate aims to provide clean energy...

October 2024

Food + Beverage

But of Course

Course Restaurant’s Chef Cory Oppold on How a Meal Changed His Life, Opening His Restaurant, and His Favorite Ingredient Article by Michelle Glicksman | Photography by James Patrick Cory Oppold never imagined he’d grow up to be a chef, let alone one being showered with awards. Not only was the profession not on his radar, but he was a self-professed “meat and potatoes type,” he’d never worked in a restaurant, and he thought his dream career was in architecture. “I was a dairy farm boy from...

September 2024

Food + Beverage

Cheers to Fall

Arizona Craft Breweries Celebrate the Season With Autumnal Releases Article by Alison Bailin Batz | Photography by Provided While crisp apple cider is fall in a glass, and—of course—pumpkin spice is so very nice, why not toast the change of seasons with something a little stronger and 100 percent local? There are approximately 80 Arizona craft brewers, many of whom delight in dreaming up seasonally inspired offerings, especially this time of year. Some beers are kissed with fall flavors...

September 2024

Auto + Marine

The E350 Experience

Mercedes 4Matic Sedan Sets New Standards in Luxury Article by Rebecca Rhoades | Photography by Provided For more than 75 years (40 using the E-Class moniker), the Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan has epitomized midsize luxury, and the 2024 E 350 4MATIC model continues this legacy by blending classic elegance with outstanding performance and state-of-the-art technology. This year’s model has been redesigned from the ground up. Finished in MANUFAKTURE Alpine Grey, it presents a sophisticated yet...

September 2024

Life + Culture

Helping Hands for Single Moms

Golf Outing and Celebrity Roast Raise Money for the Cause Article by Michelle Glicksman | Photography by Provided “The fun in our fundraising sets us apart—a celebrity roast here in the Valley is rather unique!” says Chris Coffman, executive director of Helping Hands for Single Moms, about the upcoming Annual Eddie Johnson & Friends Event. The event spans three days and includes a celebrity poker tournament, golf tournament, and dinner. The roast is part of the dinner and includes top names...

September 2024

Life + Culture

From the Publisher ...

Article and Photography by Enjoying a meal with friends and family is one of my most favorite things to do. It really brings us together and makes everything else going on in life just disappear. We laugh. We tell stories. We might give advice or guidance to one another. I look forward to those moments in my life and make them a priority to have.  At the end of each episode of the Scottsdale Vibes podcast, I ask each guest the same question, “What’s your favorite Scottsdale Vibe?” The most...

September 2024

Food + Beverage

Dynamic Duos

These Talented Chefs and Sommeliers Make Perfect Pairings Article by Alison Bailin Batz | Photography by Danielle Muccillo Batman has Robin. Peanut butter has jelly. Taylor has Selena. And in the local hospitality scene, top chefs have a seasoned sommelier. Though many have heard the term “sommelier,” few understand the depth of their duties. Certainly, as the restaurant’s resident wine professional, the sommelier offers diners recommendations on pairing wine with dishes. Beyond this...

September 2024

Food + Beverage

In Shape

Does It Really Matter What Glassware Your Drink Is In? Yes, Says These Two Local Experts. Here’s What to Know Article by Michelle Glicksman “It’s not just about aesthetics, though that’s a nice bonus. Each type of glass is designed with a specific purpose to enhance the drink it holds,” says Celia Waddington, CEO and founder of Ignite Creative Services, a company that specializes in food and beverage and boasts its own in-house mixology bar and studio. “The variety of glassware shapes isn’t...

September 2024

Food + Beverage

How I Got My Start

Local Chefs Share What Inspired Them to Get Into the Kitchen Article by Alison Bailin Batz | Photography by Provided Finding one’s path in life is often the result of a series of winding roads. Each of these award-winning chefs, for example, fell in love with cooking under deliciously different circumstances, and today they are all in Valley kitchens collectively raising the culinary bar every day.   Sammy DeMarco, Weft & Warp Art Bar + Kitchen Brooklyn-born Sammy DeMarco grew up in a...

September 2024

Food + Beverage

Sounds Delicious

Enjoy This Zero-Proof Kembara Favorite Article by Michelle Glicksman | Photography by Provided Opened just shy of a year ago, Kembara has made a name for itself, solidifying its place as one of the go-to restaurants in the Valley. The restaurant, from acclaimed chef Angelo Sosa (you may have caught him on Bravo’s show Top Chef or at one of the other restaurants he’s opened, including the local Tía Carmen), showcases flavors from across Asia, with “a fresh interpretation on beloved recipes...

September 2024