December is arguably the coziest season of the year. And while Arizona might be known for its vast desert landscapes and notoriously non-wintery vibes, the state’s northern regions actually often see snow—especially throughout the cozy mountain towns. Whether you’re looking for a quick weekend getaway or are still searching for the prime, winter hideaway to wake up on Christmas Day, there are plenty of options to visit.
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Hulu Baking Show Winner, Tess Levin, Wants to Be Your Baking BFF
Fabulous Arizona had the chance to talk with Tess Levin about her journey on Hulu’s “Baker’s Dozen,” the challenge in building a brand in the digital age, and her best tips for holiday baking this season.
Life Time at Scottsdale Fashion Square To Open in 2023
Slated to open in 2023, Scottsdale Fashion Square will welcome a new luxury athletic resort from Life Time, the nation’s premier healthy lifestyle brand. The opening will mark the seventh Life Time in Arizona.
Fabulous People: Lilach Mazor Power
Lilach Mazor Power is the CEO and founder of Giving Tree Dispensary, one of the only Arizona dispensaries with majority female ownership. Most recently, she co-founded Revelry, a cannabis wellness brand designed to help alleviate the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause.
Spend the Holidays at The Strawberry Inn
The Strawberry Inn, which includes both the iconic Inn on Highway 87, plus quaint cottages and airstreams around the corner on Fossil Creek Rd, has decked out the properties in Christmas cheer.
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.
The Mexicano Now Open in Scottsdale
The Maggiore Group (you know them as the geniuses behind Hash Kitchen, The Sicilian Butcher and The Sicilian Baker) has opened its newest venture, The Mexicano, in Scottsdale. In addition to a chef-driven menu and Mexico City-inspired design, the nouveau Mexican eatery has the nation’s first build-your-own Michelada bar. After years […]
Fab Pastry Chefs
From local bakery owners to award-winning resort chefs, we’ve rounded up the Valley’s most fabulous pastry chefs who can provide you with all of the treat inspiration you’ll need for the upcoming holiday season.
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.
Arizona Toy Drives to Support This Holiday Season
The holiday season is all about giving back. And this year, there are a number of Arizona toy drives to support which give back to local kiddos, all while giving you the chance to squeeze in some spirited holiday shopping for a good cause, too.