Author: Melissa Larsen

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Restaurant of the Week: Nonna Urban Eatery

From the husband-and-wife duo of Chef Gian Franco Brugaletta and Valentina Huerta, Old Town Scottsdale’s Nonna Urban Eatery feels like a extension of the couple’s home, welcoming in guests to sip and savor. Candle-lit, cozy and intimate, with an ever-changing powerhouse menu, Nonna is your next date night.

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New Year’s Eve Dining and Parties 2021

With 2022 just around the corner, it is time to get your New Year’s Eve agenda in order. From a night of beer and bowling to a block party with a stellar lineup of DJs to an elegant to-go dinner to enjoy cozied up at home, here is how Phoenix restaurants and venues are ringing in the fresh year.

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Restaurant of the Week: Foch CafƩ & Bistro

Located right off of Mill Avenue in Tempe, the newly opened FochĀ CafĆ© & Bistro specializes in American-European fusion cuisine. In addition to delicious options for dining in all day long (as well as cocktails with fresh-pressed juice), Foch houses a grab-and-go market and coffee bar for busy patrons.

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Holiday Dining 2021

From gingerbread cream cannoli and Santa-themed cocktails to luxurious multi-course meals, reserve your spot (or a to-go feast) at these Phoenix restaurants to celebrate the holiday season.

Fashion & Beauty

Howler Bros. Fuzzy Depot Jacket Corduroy plus a sherpa fleece lining equals a mighty handsome jacket that’ll keep your fave fella warm but also super-stylish. $145. Available at Cave + Post in Phoenix. To learn more, visit www.caveandpost.com.

Experiences

EAT by Stacey Weberā€™s Private Dinner Package EAT by Stacey Weber in Phoenix offers one-of-a-kind private dining experiences in your own home–or the home of a lucky gift recipient. Chef Weber and her culinary team creates fully customized multi-course meal experiences for groups of any size for breakfast, lunch or dinner for […]

Home & Host

City By the Sea Puzzle  The Frank Lloyd Wright City by the Sea 1,000-piece foil puzzle pairs a striking image and sturdy pieces for a timeless holiday gift. The purchase supports the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundationā€™s mission to preserve Taliesin and Taliesin West for future generations. $19.99. To learn more, […]

Kids & Pets

Custom Pet Portrait The Painted Ladies offer handmade, hand-sketched and hand-painted works of art, from cute signs for the home to stickers and nursery accents. But we’re smitten with the custom pet portraits, which are one-of-a-kind recreations of a photo and typically turned around within two weeks (the company will […]

Food & Beverage

A Modern Cookie Crafted from scratch by a Tempe-based home baker, A Modern Cookie offers the most precious custom-decorated sugar cookies, including 12 Days of Christmas cookies and a cookie advent calendar. Prices vary. To learn more, visit amoderncookie.com.

Gifts That Give Back

Shop It Forward at Scottsdale Fashion Square Through Dec. 15, shoppers are encouraged to log their receipts from any Scottsdale Fashion Square retailer and restaurant center-wide to earn points for the participating nonprofit partners via the Shop It Forward Program. That’s right: simply crossing some gifts off your list at […]