We already knew 2020 was a bummer when the East Valley was deprived of Clever Koi Gilbert, which was out of service after a serious kitchen fire at the end of 2019 (and then, you know, the pandemic). Months after closing, the restaurant is now open, bringing its incredible cocktails and ramen back to Downtown Gilbert.
Author: Melissa Larsen
Holiday Events in Phoenix 2020
From socially distant Santa photos to dazzling drive-through holiday light displays, the Valley is full of safe-yet-festive fun that proves even 2020 can’t stifle the holiday spirit.
Holiday Gift Guide
From our favorite Arizona makers and brands, here are 35-plus gift ideas to make this holiday season merry and bright for loved ones.
Food & Wine Gifts
LDV Winery Experience Arizona Gift Basket With two books from one of Arizona’s top food writers, Christina Barrueta, an Arizona wine map placard, caramel corn from Scottsdale’s Super Chunk and your choice of bottle from LDV Winery, this gift basket is jam-packed with goodies for the grape-loving gourmand in your […]
Home & Hostess Gifts
Swept Away Scents Home for the Holidays With a cozy blend of vanilla and cinnamon, the Home for the Holidays hand-crafted candle ($15) by Swept Away Scents fills the air with a classic holiday aroma. The 100 percent soy wax candle is crafted with the highest quality fragrance oils. Shop via […]
Experiential Gifts
Chef’s Kitchen and Herb Garden Dinner at Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia Cheers in the new year with a Chef’s Kitchen and Herb Garden four-course dinner from Executive Chef Marcos Seville at Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia. Each month, the resort hosts uniquely themed dinner parties […]
Beauty & Fashion Gifts
Sage Aubrey Mini Luna Sage Aubrey is offering an epic Black Friday sale this year, with 30 percent off site-wide (some exclusions apply). Our pick? The perfect-sized Mini Luna bag ($495), with Valley brand’s iconic shape and Italian-made beauty. Shop online at sageaubrey.com.
Gifts That Give Back
Kendra Scott Everlyne Gold Friendship Bracelet in Blush Dichroic Glass The perfect gift for your sister or bestie, the pretty-in-pink Everlyne Gold Friendship Bracelet in Blush Dichroic Glass ($40) is rounded out with a braided cord, a medallion accent and two playful tassels. Twenty percent of proceeds from every purchase […]
Restaurant of the Week: The Oakmont
A favorite Flagstaff hangout, The Oakmont boasts a massive, family-friendly patio, an evolving menu of classic dishes and a casual atmosphere for taking in a beer and the big game.
Thanksgiving Eve Dining in Phoenix
For a relaxed Thanksgiving Eve, grab a cocktail or beer at these Valley restaurants and cheers to the start of the holiday season.