As the school year comes to an end in Arizona, it’s time to start thinking about your family’s summer beach retreat. Our recommendation: Ocean Park Inn, the recently refreshed San Diego mainstay.
Author: Melissa Larsen
Restaurant of the Week: etta
From Michelin-starred Chef Danny Grant, etta is newly opened at Scottsdale Quarter. The casual neighborhood eatery is the second Valley concept from What If Syndicate, the hospitality group behind Maple & Ash.Ā
Spring 2022 Arizona Restaurant Week
ArizonaĀ RestaurantĀ Association’s Spring 2022Ā ArizonaĀ RestaurantĀ Week is just around the corner, kicking off May 20. Upwards of 100 restaurants will be taking part in this season’s 10-day dining event.
Fab Moms: Arizona
In honor of Motherās Day, meet nine Valley mamas at various stages of parenting–from being a doting grandma to recently welcoming home her days-old darling–as they share their greatest joys, greatest challenges and greatest wishes for their children.
Restaurant of the Week: S.Ā Maranto’sĀ
In 1948, Sam Maranto opened The Italian Kitchen in Texas. More than 70 years later, Maranto’s grandson, Michael Miller, is carrying on the delicious family business by opening the darling S. Maranto’s in North Scottsdale.
Pet-Friendly Restaurants
Treat your goodest boy or girl to a night (or morning!) out on the town. These pet-friendly restaurants in Phoenix offer comfy patios, water bowls and, in some cases, specially crafted dishes just for furry friends.
Nonprofit of the Month: Better Piggies Rescue
Founded in 2017 in Cave Creek, Better Piggies RescueĀ aims to rescue, rehabilitate and educate about pot belly pigs. Danielle Betterman, director of Better Piggies Rescue, discusses how the nonprofit came to be, myths about this smart creature and Better Piggies Rescue’s adored pig yoga events.
Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Whether she loves sports or self-care, high tea or high-shine jewelry, treat Mama to something special while also shopping local this Mother’s Day.
Mother’s Day Dining 2022
Flowers are nice; mimosas, lobster benedict and ricotta pancakes are even better. Celebrate Mom with these special brunches, lunches and dinners in honor of Mother’s Day.
Tucson’s New The Citizen Hotel
WithĀ theĀ distinction of being Tucson’s only wine hotel (in partnership withĀ Sand-Reckoner Wine Cellar),Ā theĀ newly openedĀ CitizenĀ Hotel is an oenophile’s desert dream come true. Bonus: It’s less than 10 minutes from the University of Arizona campus.