Sports + Recreation

Dinner with Dillon

1:1 with The Villain at the Table Article by Nadine Bubeck | Photography by Katie Levine Photography villain /ˈvilən/ noun: The character who stands against the hero. In basketball, that depends entirely on which jersey you wear. Enter Dillon Brooks. For our exclusive one on one, we took over The Ra Ra Room, Phoenix’s members-only hideaway tucked away at the Suns’ home court. Surrounded by unapologetic glamour, Dillon arrived with a crisp collar and pure vibe. On the court, he locks...

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An Appetite for Beauty

Heather Restrepo reveals the first taste of Depwah, where French technique meets Vietnamese soul. Photography by Provided: Heather Restrepo There is an undeniably handsome baker in Gilbert making the internet hungry. But Scottsdale has Heather. Heather Restrepo is the Founder and Creative Director behind Depwah. While she builds the larger Old Town restaurant, bar and rooftop, she is not making Scottsdale wait. Depwah Provisions is already here, online and by pre-order, giving us a first...

Arts + Culture

15 Years, 15 Questions with Jason Rose

Photography by Provided: Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships Fifteen years ago, Jason Rose had a field of grass, one white tent, a $50 VIP ticket and an idea audacious enough to work: bring the energy of the WM Phoenix Open and the horsepower of Barrett-Jackson to polo. Today, the Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships is America’s most-attended polo event, complete with elite athletes, luxury tents, collectible cars, fashion shows, canine couture and a field-side DayClub that keeps going...

Life + Culture

Carly, Honestly

13 Quick Hits Before Carly Pearce takes the Desert Sky Stage Photography by Provided: Carly Pearce Carly Pearce has built her career by telling the truth, even when it hurts. Now, with her new album Honest Woman , the Kentucky native is looking back at the family, bluegrass roots and early influences that shaped her long before Nashville. Ahead of taking the stage at Glendale’s Desert Sky Music Festival this month, Carly shares 13 quick hits on Dollywood, protecting her peace, life with...

Food + Beverage

Your Next Five Orders

Must-Try Meals at Five Pretty Decent Concepts Photography by Provided: Pretty Decent Concepts Cleaverman An elevated downtown Phoenix steakhouse centered around premium cuts, refined classics and a moody atmosphere. Must-order: Goldwater Oysters Fresh oysters with crisp apple, celery and horseradish. Briny and refreshing, with just enough sweetness and heat. Roman God of Fire A wood-fired Italian restaurant inspired by the soul of Rome. Must-order: Gnudi Alla Gricia Pillowy ricotta...

Food + Beverage

What’s Your Maggiore Match?

Five restaurants. Five personalities. One very important question: Where are we eating? Photography by Provided: The Maggiore Group Chef Joey Maggiore has a concept for every appetite and every attitude. Maybe your breakfast needs a DJ. Maybe your love language is meatballs. Maybe tacos taste better with tequila and a little drama. Maybe handmade pasta is your idea of romance. Or maybe you can judge a bagel before it ever hits the plate. From brunch confidence to big family energy...

Food + Beverage

Problem Solved

NFL's Deebo Samuel Brings Southern Soul to Old Town Photography by Bogdan “Boogie” Timing was pure Deebo: two major plays in one week. Deebo Samuel opened Problem Lounge in Old Town Scottsdale, then made his return to the San Francisco 49ers. The restaurant was the result of a vision he had been shaping behind the scenes. And his return to San Francisco came with a familiar goal: finish the job. Both followed a summer spent in the Valley, where Deebo trained with Larry Smith Fitness while...

Life + Culture

Before and After Maddie

The Story Behind Sugar & Chip AZ Photography by Provided There is no language for the moment a parent loses a child. There is only the long walk afterward. For Shannon, that walk began three years ago, when she lost her daughter Maddie after a struggle with her mental health. Maddie was just fourteen years old. Her death divided life into before and after. It changed the rhythm of every day and reshaped the future Shannon had imagined for her family. But even within the deepest grief, love...

Food + Beverage

Playing With Fire

The Skill and Showmanship Behind Kasai’s Teppanyaki Grills Photography by Provided: Kasai Scottsdale You’ve seen the fire, watched the onion volcano erupt, filmed the tricks and maybe even caught a flying shrimp in your mouth. What you have not seen are the three to six months of training behind it, or that the fire comes only after a chef has mastered every part of the meal. Kasai Japanese Steakhouse has been part of Scottsdale’s dining scene since 2001, first as Sapporo and later as Kasai...

Food + Beverage

7 Don't Miss Dishes at Maple & Ash

Inside the Live-Fire Menu with Executive Chef Cody Finch Photography by Provided: Maple & Ash Scottsdale Fire drives the menu at Maple & Ash Scottsdale. The restaurant is named for the maple and ash hardwoods that fuel its signature 14-foot wood-burning grill, giving everything from seafood to steak its unmistakable edge. Executive Chef Cody Finch’s love of food began at family gatherings. While his siblings and cousins played outside, Cody stayed in the kitchen watching his grandparents...