Years in the making, Fairmont Scottsdale Princess has opened its Sisley-Paris Spa, a full-service spa-with-a-spa experience at the resort’s award-winning Well & Being Spa. The Scottsdale opening marks one of only 27 such spas world wide.
Author: Melissa Larsen
Summer Vacation: 3 SoCal Family Stays
A beach day in San Diego is on the annual summer to-do list of many Arizona families. Here are three kid-friendly stays in Southern California that are close to the sand, have fab pools and offer just as much excitement for moms and dads as they do tots and teens.
Atria to Open in Flagstaff
The supremely talented Chef Rochelle Daniel, of Fat Ox in Scottsdale, has set her sights on Flagstaff with the opening of Atria. The farm-fresh restaurant is slated to open in August.
Restaurant of the Week: Picazzo’s Healthy Italian Kitchen
Locally owned Picazzo’s Healthy Italian Kitchen is a household name in Arizona, recently opening its sixth local outpost, this time in Gilbert. Not only do families feel good about eating at Picazzo’s thanks to its focus on nutrient-packed, clean foods, but the restaurant is also committed to serving those with a vast array of dietary needs.
Top 5 Ice Cream Spots
Arizona is brimming with spots to grab a cool-you-down treat, but these five time-honored ice cream shops are tops when it comes to savoring a good, old-fashioned scoop (even if the flavor might be a little quirky).
Phoenix Suns-Inspired Cocktails
The Phoenix Suns are living up to the team name–they are on fire! These Valley restaurants are toasting to the team’s success with Phoenix Suns-inspired cocktails.
Unique Date Nights
If Netflix and take-out with your significant other is feeling a little stale, it’s time to spruce up date night. Whether you’re looking to work up a sweat, use some serious brain power or take in a history lesson, here are more than a dozen elevated date nights in Phoenix, Tucson and beyond.
Buy the New Darlings’ Phoenix Home
Easily one of the most recognized home interiors in Central Phoenix, the 1930 Tudor home of Christina and Robert Martinez (a k a the New Darlings), is up for sale. Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty is representing the prized property.
Arizona Science Center Opens Summer-Friendly Exhibits
Arizona parents have two requirements for summer activities for their children: it must be air-conditioned and educational. Arizona Science Center’s exhibition calendar checks all the boxes with its trio of fun summer exhibits.
Barbecue Wine-Pairing Tips
If you’re not grilling this Fourth of July weekend, you’re doing it wrong. Jim Cunningham, general manager of Merkin Vineyards Scottsdale, provides wine-pairing pointers (spoiler alert: ice-cold sparkling rosé is the only cure for a 115-degree day) for your summer barbecuing.