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.
Author: Melissa Larsen
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 Rescue 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
With the distinction of being Tucson’s only wine hotel (in partnership with Sand-Reckoner Wine Cellar), the newly opened Citizen Hotel is an oenophile’s desert dream come true. Bonus: It’s less than 10 minutes from the University of Arizona campus.
Restaurant of the Week: Clever Ramen
So, a piping-hot bowl of ramen isn’t on your list of cravings as we near summertime? Well, Clever Ramen, newly opened at SkySong in South Scottsdale, will change your tune after a single slurp.
AZ Beers That Give Back
While you’re kicking back in the warm spring air and cracking open a cold one, we suggest you to sip a beer that gives back. Here are local favorites for glugging–and giving back.
Spring Training 2022 Deals
Better late than never, Spring Training is back in the Valley, and restaurants and resorts are teeing up fab specials for ticket-holders. Nab these deals and book these packages before “YOU’RE OUT” of time, that is.
Nonprofit of the Month: Feeding Matters
Feeding Matters has committed itself to uniting the healthcare community with families to improve care for children with pediatric feeding disorder (PFD). Here, Jaclyn Pederson, CEO of Feeding Matters, discusses just how common yet misunderstood PFD is and how you can contribute to the nonprofit’s mission as we head into Pediatric Feeding Disorder Awareness Month in May.