Thirty years ago, Sam and Debbi Habbel took a leap of faith and launched a scenting business out of their garage. Fast-forward to 2021, the Habbels are known as pioneers in scent marketing and their brand, Phoenicia Essence, is now one of the top scent marketing businesses in the nation.
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11 Wineries & Tasting Rooms in Arizona
More than 120 wineries and tasting rooms can be found throughout the state, many of which are crafting award-winning reds, whites and rosés in picture-perfect settings. Here are 11 Arizona wineries and tasting rooms for making a day of sipping, savoring and swirling this fall.
LGO’s Ingo‘s Tasty Food is Open at Block 23
Known as a staple neighborhood joint in Arcadia, LGO’s Ingo’s Tasty Food’s second location is now open and has brought its new American-style plates and relaxed atmosphere to Downtown Phoenix’s Block 23.
Pumpkin Fest is Back at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
Mere days before the official first day of fall, Pumpkin Fest (formerly Pumpkin Nights) is back at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess to offer families festive evenings of rides, pumpkin picking, seasonal eats and much more. Pumpkin Fest takes place Sept. 16 through Halloween.
Fabulous People: Kayla Newnam
Kayla Newnam is a Phoenix-based mural artist. After kicking off a mural tour locally at Desert Ridge Marketplace this summer, Newnam strives to paint a mural in each state for the next three years.
Restaurant of the Week: 36 Below
Settled within the heart of Phoenix is 36 Below—a modern speakeasy that seamlessly blends the mysterious aesthetic of an underground martini bar with that of a more ethereal, above-ground space. Complete with mushroom cocktails, earthy decor tones and a hypnotizing checkered floor, the hangout feels less like a bar and more like a portal into the adult world of Alice in Wonderland.
JB Smoove Helps Bring Sports Betting to Arizona with Caesars Sportsbook
Arizonans rejoice—legal sports betting is finally live here in the Valley, and bettors and sports aficionados alike can get in on the fun of the activity thanks to Caesars Entertainment Inc. and actor JB Smoove.
Holistic Wellness Takes Shape at Quasar Quantum Healing
Quasar Quantum Healing is a wellness center that promotes alternative approaches to otherwise conventional therapy practices. While Quasar relies on science-backed technology to help heal patients, the center’s greater mission is to achieve mental, emotional and physical alignment
Fall 2021 Arizona Restaurant Week
Arizona Restaurant Association’s Fall Arizona Restaurant Week is back, Sept. 17 to Sept. 26. And this time, the association is raising funds to help underprivileged members of the community who have been affected by the pandemic.
Air Guitar Now Open in Gilbert
Whether you’re in need of a wallet-friendly bottle of wine and a bouquet of flowers on the way to a friend’s house or an ice cream burrito and a lottery ticket for a fun Saturday night, Air Guitar has you covered. The new spot, which is a unique take on the traditional convenience store, is now open in Gilbert.