Could this be any more exciting? The FRIENDS Experience has opened in Phoenix, providing fans with a unique opportunity to revisit some of the series’ most iconic moments with this interactive experience now through May 8.
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UGlow Face & Body’s JetPeel Infusion Facial
Hate needles but seeking a solution for rosacea, puffiness and a long list of other skin ailments? Old Town Scottsdale’s UGlow Face & Body has an option for you: the needle-free JetPeel Infusion Facial.
Fabulous People: Aaron Bare
Aaron Bare is an innovation strategist and the best-selling author of “Exponential Theory: The Power of Thinking Big.” “This book coins a new business term, Exponential Theory. This theory states that when leaders focus on solving big problems, they become more conscious.”
Move Your Body Every Day
Chandler-based fitness influencer, model, writer and mom-of-two, Lori Young, opens up about her fitness journey and the importance of pursuing your favorite way to move.
Restaurant of the Week: BARCOA Agaveria
The Valley’s newest spirits-forward cocktail bar comes in the form of BARCOA Agaveria—a Phoenix-based, agave-focused lounge that brings the flavors and flair of Mexico to life via thoughtful decor and a tequila stock that pays homage to the charm of South America.
James Beard Foundation Announces Arizona Semifinalists
The James Beard Foundation has announced its 2022 Restaurant and Chef Awards semifinalists, including Arizona luminaries spanning Flagstaff to Tucson. The semifinalists were announced in advance of the returning James Beard Awards presented by Capital One.
Ambiente, a Landscape Hotel Announces Updated Opening Date and Restaurant News
One of Arizona’s most exciting hotel openings, Ambiente, a Landscape Hotel in Sedona has updated its opening date to May 2022 and announced plans for its full-service restaurants, Forty1.
Sid’s Garage to Open at Desert Ridge Marketplace
The latest addition to hit Desert Ridge Marketplace is Sid’s Garage, a high-energy concept from Idaho that is bringing elevated comfort food, over-the-top milkshakes and a place for visitors to “let their hair down” to Phoenix.
Arizona Welcomes Two Fresh Takes on the Classic Motor Lodge
This spring, both Flagstaff and Phoenix will welcome updated spins on the classic motor lodge. High Country Motor Lodge is set to open along Flagstaff’s historic Route 66 while the 70-year-old Egyptian Motor Hotel in the heart of Phoenix’s Grand Avenue District has been completely revamped.
Nonprofit of the Month: Quasar Quantum Youth Fund
With a goal of helping children ages 10 to 18 years–especially those affected by mental illness, trauma or addition–to lead healthy, mindful lives, Monica Samuels, owner of Scottsdale’s Quasar Quantum Healing, recently founded the Quasar Quantum Youth Fund.