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Cheers to Innovation
Tempe’s Catalyst Crafted Ales is Redefining the Craft Beer Scene Article by Michelle Glicksman | Photography by Provided It’s been one year since Catalyst Crafted Ales opened, and the brand is already redefining the local craft beer scene. Catalyst Crafted Ales, a brewery and taproom located at 1845 E. Broadway Road, was founded on a passion for brewing exceptional beer and a desire to elevate Arizona’s beer scene. Head Brewer Will Walthereson, whose background includes work with Bruery...
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Carrying on a Legacy
For Brandon Barrett, Chick-fil-A is More Than Just a Restaurant Article by Michelle Glicksman | Photography by Provided For many, the lure of Chick-fil-A’s freshly made chicken sandwiches, chicken nuggets, waffle fries, salads, and more—not to mention its iconic crave-able dipping sauce—is difficult to resist. For Brandon Barrett, the lure for not just the food but the company and its culture, has been life-changing. Barrett grew up in Georgia, where his father spent 38 years as a corporate...
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Authentic Art
The Winding Journey of Artist Becky Spradling Article by Micaela Camacho | Photography by Brad Hendron When you talk to local artist Becky Spradling, a word she continuously uses to describe her work is “authentic.” Painting in oils and mixed media, Spradling creates colorful images of nature and people—two of her favorite subjects. A full-time artist since late 2016, she took a winding path to be where she is today but believes it was all meant to be. “My journey to becoming a full-time...
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We Asked ...
What is One Easy Tip You Can Share For a Healthier 2025? Photography by Provided The start of a new year is always the perfect time for a refresh and to take stock of your health and wellness. So, we checked in with some of Tempe’s experts and asked them for some easy moves that we can implement this coming year for a healthier year. From getting fit to dental health, eye care to breakfast, and more, they shared their most impactful tips. Here’s what they had to say. Daniel Lyu DDS, FAGD ...
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