Chandler, AZ October 2024 by City Lifestyle

The

Food & Drink Issue

BEER & SPIRITS

ONE COUPLE'S RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

THE LATEST IN KITCHEN TRENDS

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

What's For Dinner?

I don’t know about you, but every day, either late afternoon or early evening, someone in my family asks the dreaded question, “What’s for dinner?”

I don’t like to cook. I’ve tried. It’s just not my thing. I make a mean baked ziti and pancakes in letter and number shapes, but the rest, well, let’s take in, shall we?

And so, often, it’s 5 p.m., my family is starving, and I’m staring down the refrigerator like it’s going to whip up a meal and plate it for us all.

Thankfully, we live in Chandler, which is partly known for its food and beverage offerings.

We’re lucky enough to have everything from mom-and-pop destinations dishing up meals made using recipes passed down through the generations to James Beard Award–winning chefs showcasing their culinary prowess nightly. We have creative cocktails. We have food spanning just about all ethnicities and regions of the world.

Hungry and thirsty yet?

Our Food & Drink Issue is always one of my favorites because even though I hate cooking, I love to eat. Exploring the textures, tastes, and sips is perfection. I love to see how items are plated, drinks are presented, and how they pair together.

In this issue, we explore the area’s culinary stories. Meet the couple who are now opening their third location of The Parlay Kitchen + Cocktails. Take a tour of SanTan Brewing Co., which has a brewery and craft distillery here (and you can tour the location!). Check out TESO Life, a Japanese lifestyle store. You can also learn about the latest in kitchen trends. Oh, and if you want to be ready for Halloween, check out the "spook-cuterie!"

Cheers to this issue!

MICHELLE GLICKSMAN, EDITOR @CHANDLERCITYLIFESTYLE

October 2024

PUBLISHER

Joyce Selk | joyce.selk@citylifestyle.com

EDITOR

Michelle Glicksman

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SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR

Jessica Bush | jessica.bush@citylifestyle.com

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Rebecca L. Rhoades, Alison Stanton

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Shannon Ly, Rochelle Perez

Corporate Team

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Matthew Perry

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF HR Janeane Thompson

AD DESIGNER Rachel Otto

LAYOUT DESIGNER Kelsi Southard

Learn

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city scene

1: Residents and their families don tropical attire for the Cadence Chandler Annual Friends & Family Luau. 2: The Chandler Chamber's Women's Executive Roundtable Session was held at Famous Dave's Legendary Pit Bar-B-Que. 3: Shenece Baughman and Karen Bell check out an exhibit at the Chandler Center for the Arts gallery. 4: Comtech recently relocated its headquarters from New York to Chandler, opening a 150,000-square-foot location here. 5: Bobbie Marx, Christian Wilson, Linda Dural, and Dorothy Snyder at a concert at Chandler Center for the Arts. 6: Attendees at the Chandler Chamber's Women in Leadership event. 7: It was a full house for the Chamber's Education & Workforce event on artificial intelligence.

8: AI experts shared the legal and educational impact of artificial intelligence on the workplace at the Chamber's Business Summit. 9: It was a lively discussion at the Chandler Chamber's women-owned business roundtable. 10: Tri-City Luncheon with Treasurer Yee. 11: The Chandler Chamber's DEIB event. 12: Chanderites celebrating the reopening of Dragon Wok after a devasting accident closed the restaurant for repairs. 13: Revelashons, which recently celebrated its grand opening, offers lashes, brows, sugaring, waxing, facials, and spray tans. 14: Medic 2811 of Chandler Fire Department rescued this sweet lost pup near Gilbert and Ocotillo.

East Valley Young Marines Honor World War II Navajo Code Talkers

The East Valley Young Marines from Chandler and the Desert Young Marines from Glendale joined over 150 fellow Young Marines youth members and adult volunteers from across the country in Window Rock, Arizona in August to honor and learn from the World War II heroes, the Navajo Code Talkers and their families. The Young Marines is a national youth organization for boys and girls from age 8 through high school graduation. YoungMarines.org

The City of Chandler is moving forward with

Dr. Joshua Russek , DVM

Dr. Nathan Goodwin, DVM

Andrea Stickland, DVM

Dr Adalis Montero, DVM

for Gazelle Meadows Park in Chandler’s Galveston neighborhood. Upgrades to the park, located at 500 N. Exeter St., are part of Phase 2 of the work in the Galveston neighborhood. Updated amenities will include a new basketball court, parking lot, dropoff area on Exeter Street, and other park furnishings and improvements. Renderings of park improvements can be found on the City of Chandler's website. ChandlerAZ.gov

Cuisine & Wine Bistro Awarded 'Diner’s Choice' by OpenTable

Cuisine & Wine Bistro, the locally-owned and -operated French restaurant and wine bar near Alma School and Chandler Heights roads, recently earned a place on OpenTable’s exclusive Diner’s Choice list. The Diner’s Choice Awards are based on feedback from diners who booked through OpenTable. In the East Valley region, Cuisine & Wine Bistro received Diner’s Choice recognition in the categories of Best Food, Best Ambiance, Best Service, Best Value, and Best Overall. CuisineAndWineBistro.com

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Local Author Debuts Latest Book

Two Friends on Many Roads: Travel Tales from Near and Far is a book of travel short stories authored by Srianthi Perera of Chandler and Romany Kadurugamuwa of Grapevine, Texas. Read about the places they explored and experience dialogue with the quirky people they met. Cultural insight, historical context, and more are included to help glean knowledge from the reading journey. The authors hope the recounts of their often-witty travel experiences will whet readers’ appetites to try the same. SrianthiPerara.com

The City of Chandler’s Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer Dawn Lang was awarded the newly created Finance Excellence

Photography by Jagath Kadurugamuwa

Award from the Government Finance Officers Association of Arizona (GFOAz) during their summer conference. The new award celebrates the hard work, professionalism, and excellent financial management of those working in local government in Arizona. Lang was nominated for the award for being a passionate, ethical, driven, and innovative leader in Arizona local government for more than 15 years.

Chandler Ranked Fifth Best Place to Live in the Southwest

Livability recently published its list of the Top 25 Best Places to Live in the Southwest with Chandler ranking fifth. The article highlights Chandler's reputation as a "Community of Innovation" and fast-growing tech hub in addition to the city's strong local economy, topnotch health-care facilities, excellent schools, and great amenities. To curate its best places lists, Livability assesses thousands of U.S. cities based on an algorithm and nearly 100 data points related to quality of life.

Friends of Chandler Public Library Announces Annual Gift of $240,000

Friends of Chandler Public Library approved an investment of $240,000 to support the Chandler Public Library (CPL) for the 20242025 fiscal year. The gift will improve a variety of on-site programs, services, digital resources, and library outreach initiatives, including adult literacy classes, early childhood reading programs, the Makery, the “Our Stories” speaker series, teen volunteer recognition, and the Teen Advisory Council. It will also subsidize LinkedIn Learning and help fund the mobile Chandler Public Library vehicle, which will be delivered in 2025. ChandlerLibrary.org

the CITY LIST

Newly Opened

We have such amazing, innovative business leaders in our community who are proud to serve you, our residents, with class and quality. We’ve compiled some of our top company picks for the services that might be on your mind this month in an effort to make your lives a little easier.

Want to suggest a monthly pick?

Brews Burger Joint https://brewsburgerjoint.com | 480.590.3901

Perfect Pear Bistro https://www.perfectpearbistro.com | 480.214.5863

Feringhee Modern Indian Cuisine https://feringhee.com | 480.534.7178

Buqui Bichi https://buquibichiarizona.com | 480.410.4115

Cava https://cava.com | 623.278.3125

Pizza Shop

Craft 64 www.craft64.com | 480.247.3002

Zesty Zzeeks Pizza & Wings https://zzeeks.com | 480.591.1111

Vero's Chicago Pizza https://www.verochicagopizza.com | 480.699.1964

Bella Gusto Urban Pizzeria https://bellagustoaz.com | 480.696.4455

Brooklyn V's https://brooklynvspizza.com | 480.572.1247

Bakery

Randy's Donuts https://randysdonuts.com | 480.716.1999

Quiches & Pies www.quichesandpies.com | 480.465.7168

Piefection https://piefectionaz.com | 480.218.7437

Downtown Chandler Cafe & Bakery https://dccafeandbakery.com | 480.855.3212

85*C Bakery Cafe https://www.85cbakerycafe.com/ | 480.687.5011

Fine Dining

DC Steakhouse http://www.dcsteakhouse.com | 480.899.4400

Sea & Smoke https://www.seaandsmokechandler.com | 480.534.7621

Acqua Di' Mare https://acquadimare.us | 602.885.8782

Elliott's Steakhouse https://elliottssteakhouse.com | 480.474.4155

Cuisine & Wine Bistro cuisineandwinebistro.com | 480.275.6700

Mexican Food

Moreno's Mexican Grill https://morenosmexicangrillaz.com | 480.361.0617

Taqueria Factory https://taqueriafactory.com | 480.672.5000

Jefe's Cantina & Cocina https://www.jefeschandler.com | 480.573.7444

Rita's Burritos www.ritasburritos.com | 480.404.9128

Espo's Mexican Food www.espos.com | 480.588.7377

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IN THE KITCHEN

Three Local Designers Dish on Their Current Favorite Kitchen Trends

The Trends I’m Loving: Arches and a statement patterned tile What I Like About Them: We have had a movement toward clean lines and squaring things off the past few years, and I think the resurgence of curves and arches coming back is a wonderful juxtaposition to all the hard lines. It really softens a space and is so visually pleasing to the eye. In a kitchen, when you pair the arches with a fun patterned tile, I think it feels fun and timeless all at the same time. Product Recommendations: I love the options of patterned tiles at Bedrosians and Facings of America if you’re looking to source some great options locally. Tabarka Studio also has some wonderful bespoke tiles that would work with any project.

The Trend I’m Loving: Woven accents What I Like About It: Woven pieces bring a warm, natural texture to the space, adding a touch of organic interest. These pieces, whether in the form of pendant lighting, counter stools, or baskets, create a cozy, inviting atmosphere that contrasts beautifully with modern cabinets and countertops. Woven elements also provide a subtle nod to craftsmanship and tradition, giving the kitchen a timeless design. Product Recommendations: All featured items available for purchase through TomKat Design. What Homeowners Should Know: While woven accents add warmth and character to a kitchen, it’s important to avoid overusing various textured elements. Too many different woven pieces in various colors can feel too busy. Focus on one main element or a few smaller accents with woven texture.

The Trends I’m Loving: Warm wood finishes, two-toned cabinets, mixed metal tones, slab backsplashes What I Like About Them: The texture and contrast of all the various materials keeps it warm and interesting.

Warm wood finishes: My personal favorite is adding warm wood and wood-look materials through cabinetry, flooring, accent pieces, and architectural elements. White oak and walnut have been a favorite and at the top of wood trends. In addition, I also love to use clear alder. It has an even, textured wood grain that accepts stains well while allowing the grain to show through. It also works well in many different design styles, from modern to traditional.

Two-tone cabinetry: By mixing wood stain and painted cabinets, it provides character and depth to your kitchen. It also allows the ability to define different zones, which can create visual interest. Mixed metals: When mixing metals, I like to stick to two to three finishes. The key is to select metals with contrast and a mix of warm and a cool finish.

Slab backsplash: By carrying the slab of the countertop up the backsplash, it provides a clean and luxe look.

What Homeowners Should Know: My best advice is to follow the trends you love. If you love certain design elements, you still will several years from now. Your home should reflect you, your lifestyle, and the people and things that you love.

BEHIND THE BEER

ARTICLE BY REBECCA L. RHOADES | PHOTOGRAPHY BY SHANNON LY

TAKE A TOUR OF SANTAN BREWING CO.’S CHANDLER PRODUCTION FACILITY

Nothing’s better than sitting outside on a cool autumn evening and sipping a pint of your favorite craft brew—other than perhaps getting a behind-the-scenes look at where it’s made.

SanTan Brewing Co. is Arizona’s largest independent craft brewery. Its beers are available in its pub/restaurant in Downtown Chandler and at an outpost at Sky Harbor International Airport, as well as through thousands of retailers across the state. But many people—locals and visitors alike—make the trek to North Chandler to take a tour of its brewery, SanTan Gardens. It’s one of the most popular stops on Arizona’s craft beer circuit.

ARIZONA MADE

Anthony Cannechia opened SanTan Brewing Co. in September 2007 after years working as the head brewer at Four Peaks Brewing Co., which has been owned by Anheuser-Busch since 2015. Cannechia moved on because he wanted to experiment with American-style beers and new hops and grains that were coming out at the time.

For the next five-plus years, he brewed, canned, and kegged upward of 12,000 barrels of lagers, IPAs, and ales annually at SanTan’s original Downtown Chandler location. But as demand for the hoppy beverages increased, the brewery soon outgrew its center of operations. In 2012, Cannechia purchased the building that houses SanTan Gardens, and on April 8, 2013, the company brewed its first beer in its new facility. These days, SanTan brews approximately 1.8 million gallons of beer each year.

Of course, never one to rest on his laurels, Cannechia decided to add to SanTan’s offerings and began making spirits. SanTan now is also the state’s largest independent craft distillery. It boasts a broad range of spirits, including small-batch whiskeys, vodkas, and gins, as well as a selection of ready-to-serve and canned cocktails.

In October 2019, SanTan opened its brew facility to the public. Lively and interactive guided tours take guests inside the craft beer and spirits labs, offering a peek into the brewing and distilling process, and include an education about the past and future of SanTan Brewing Co.

A BREW-MAZING EXPERIENCE

“We get pretty immersive,” says tour guide Willie Talbert, who also is the brewery’s tasting room and events manager. “We want our tours to be educational, but we also want to make them entertaining. What’s great is that every tour guide puts their own spin on it and uses personal experience and things like that to change up the tours.”

Suds lovers will learn how SanTan brews and distills its award-winning beverages. Ten stations guide patrons on an in-depth journey through the 35,000-square-foot facility.

There’s grain handling, where barley, wheat, and rye are milled; and the brewhouse where the grains are soaked in hot water to convert the starches into sugars, creating a sweet solution called wort, and hops are added. The tank farm is where the mixture is left to ferment in large, cone-shaped stainless-steel tanks for two to six weeks. Each tank holds just over 7,700 gallons. And at craft packaging, more than 280 12-ounce cans are filled each minute.

At the stillhouse, tourgoers learn how SanTan transforms its brew base into whiskey, vodka, and gin.

“At SanTan, all of our beers and spirits start the exact same way, on the same system,” Talbert explains. “The only difference is when we’re making spirits, no hops are added whatsoever.”

More than 500 proof gallons are produced each week. And at barrel storage, the distilled spirits are left to age in oak barrels that are stacked seven or eight barrels high.

For Tempe resident Chandler Hord, his girlfriend Ashlie Fraser, and her mom, Elisha Percival, who was visiting from Lexington, Kentucky, the biggest surprise “was learning about the whiskey,” Hord notes.

Fraser adds, “This was my first beer tour. It was really good.”

QUENCH YOUR THIRST

Of course, the best part of a brewery tour is the tastings. And SanTan kicks its tours off with a solid serving of one of its most popular beers, Juicy Jack hazy IPA.

Select stops include more sample tastings, including sips of the single-malt whiskey wash, the sour, cidery liquid that evolves from the brewing process and is distilled into whiskey; two of the award-winning whiskeys; ready-to-drink cocktails; and the other top-selling IPA, MoonJuice. The tour caps off with a sample of SanTan’s newest creation, a bottled martini made with vodka, espresso, and maple simple syrup.

“I've had a lot of people who have done brewery tours before, and they say that this one of the best ones they’ve been on,” Talbert notes.

Tours of SanTan Brewing Co. are offered every Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The cost is $15 per person.

SanTanBrewing.com

AT CRAFT PACKAGING, MORE THAN 280 12-OUNCE CANS ARE FILLED EACH MINUTE.

THE PERFECT RECIPE

The Parlay Kitchen + Cocktails Opens Its Third Location This Fall

ARTICLE BY ALISON STANTON PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROCHELLE PEREZ

Erica and Kyle Walters have always shared the common goal of opening several restaurants, based around a concept they’ve created.

“We kind of just knew... that we had a recipe for what it was going to take.”

The couple, who have been married for eight years and have two children, met while working in the restaurant industry.

“After efficiently running other restaurants for years that were not ours, and being inhibited from doing things our way, or wanting to change things that were not necessarily ours to change, we just knew there would eventually be a time where we’d open our own restaurant,” Erica says.

The couple achieved their goal in August 2019 when they opened their first location of The Parlay Kitchen + Cocktails at 1245 S. Price Road, Chandler.

The restaurant, which is open for lunch, dinner, and brunch on the weekends, is an American Gastropub that serves a blend of traditional and modern cuisine created from handcrafted recipes.

“Kyle scouted locations for years before the stars aligned just right for us, and the opportunity for

Price Road presented itself,” Erica says. “We kind of just knew that it was the right time and that we had a recipe for what it was going to take. We always maintained realistic expectations and both had the ability to work in every and any area of the restaurant.”

After their restaurant made it through the pandemic and began to thrive again, the couple decided to open a second location in March 2023 at 9220 E. Via De Ventura, Scottsdale.

Erica and Kyle are now working hard to open their third location, tentatively scheduled to open this month, at 4850 S. Gilbert Road, Chandler.

Interestingly, the couple opened this location together as Fat Willy’s in 2012 and worked there for several years together.

“It’s particularly special and sentimental to us for many reasons, so to say we’re excited is an understatement!” Erica says.

Most of the dishes at The Parlay Kitchen + Cocktails are made from scratch and, as Erica notes, feature their own take on elevating classic comfort food.

Some of the tasty choices that are currently especially popular with diners include the Spicy Charred Edamame, Ahi Salad, Short Ribs Over Risotto, Poblano Salmon, and the Crispy Chicken Platter, made with trimmed chicken tenders breaded in the house recipe flour.

“I am told often that our chicken tenders are amazing, and as a mom with two kids who eat them often, I am told that our tenders are the best,” Erica says. “Our spinach and artichoke dip is made from scratch and is another one of my favorites, along with our brisket burgers. There is definitely something for everyone.”

The Parlay also features an extensive wine list, several draft beers, and a variety of crafty and fun delicious cocktails and mocktails at affordable prices.

Looking back, Erica says she and Kyle are definitely happy with their decision to open their own restaurant.

“I am very thankful for Kyle and what we’ve been able to build together. We are a great team at the end of the day,” Erica says.

The couple is also delighted by the positive response they have received from the community about their third location.

“It seems that the neighborhood is excited! We know that we will be a great fit for that spot, and we’re excited to bring The Parlay Kitchen + Cocktails to South Chandler to provide more friends and family with our awesome environment and atmosphere.”

TheParlayAZ.com

ARTICLE BY ALISON STANTON | PHOTOGRAPHY BY SHANNON LY

for Everyone TESO Life Offers Something

THIS JAPANESE DEPARTMENT STORE FEATURES A WIDE VARIETY OF PRODUCTS, INCLUDING PLENTY OF FOOD AND BEVERAGE CHOICES

TESO Life is a Japanese lifestyle store offering a wide selection of all things Asian, from food and snacks to drinks, collectibles, and even home goods.

There are aisles and aisles of food and beverage options that you would find in Japanese convenience stores, and the extensive health and beauty department carries well-known Japanese and Korean brands like Shiseido and Beauty of Joseon. There’s also an Asian-inspired clawcade, filled with plush toys.

Since the store opened in December 2023, it has attracted a growing stream of shoppers who are eager to check out the vast selection of unique items.

“We carry so many popular products people already love like Pocky and KitKat, but we also want to introduce people to the more unique stuff that's harder to find anywhere else,” says CY Kwok, general manager of TESO Life. “For example, in our food and beverage section, we have exotic flavored chips like Kobe beef, BBQ lamb, and real matcha powder from Japan.”

Some of the store's most unique items include those Kobe beef potato chips, as well as low-calorie konjac jelly snacks, and soft-serve ice cream made in Hokkaido, Japan, Kwok says.

“We believe there is truly something for everybody, no matter their age or interests. Beyond food, we also have new releases of Japanese toys and blind boxes that are really popular with teenagers, viral beauty products you see all over TikTok, and really useful home gadgets,” Kwok says.

TESOLife.com

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Pumpkin Cuties

• Cutie Mandarin Oranges

• Celery Sticks

Peel the cutie mandarin oranges and cut celery sticks into 1-inch long sticks.

Cut each slice of celery into thirds or fourths and insert celery sticks into the center of the peeled oranges.

Oreo Spiders

• Oreos

• Candied Eyes

• Chocolate Chips

• Pretzel Logs

Break pretzel rods in half and stuff them into the Oreo cookies to form the spider legs. Melt the chocolate chips until smooth.

Use a toothpick to place the melted chocolate onto the Oreos where the eyes will go.

Immediately place the eye candies onto the melted chocolate. Place the Oreos in the fridge until the chocolate hardens.

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A SPOOKY SPIN ON THE CLASSIC CHARCUTERIE

ARTICLE BY SAVANNA JAGGEARS

PHOTOGRAPHY BY GREGORY JAGGEARS

Spook-Cuterie is a cutie Halloween snack for pre- or post-trick-or-treating. This spooky spin on the classic charcuterie board will excite the kids and provide a few nutritious nibbles before they fill up on too much candy. Whether you bring this to the school party or set it up while everyone gets in their costumes, fun MUMMY-ries will be made.

Nutter Butter Ghosts

• Nutter Butter Cookies

• White Melting Chocolate

• Mini Chocolate Chips

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1. Gather together the items.

2 .Arrange and style according to your party aesthetic.

3. Add extra items, such as crackers, chips and cheeses.

Melt the white chocolate in the microwave in 15-second increments. Stir between increments until the chocolate is fully melted.

Dip the top of each cookie into the melted chocolate and place the coated cookie on wax paper to dry.

Press the mini chocolate chip to make the eyes and mouth before the chocolate dries.

Blackberry Bats

• Bat Shaped Cookie Cutter

• Blackberries

• Candied Eyes

Place the cookie cutter on the charcuterie board and fill with blackberries. Place candied eyes to make the eyes of the bat.

4. Fan out additional fruits and veggies.

5. Celebrate and make the days leading up to October 31st memorable!

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Boney James Slow Burn Tour

OCTOBER 2ND - 31ST

Halloween Town 2024

4500 E. Orchid Lane, Gilbert

Anticipation is brewing ahead of the holiday-themed special event Halloween Town. The event promises a bewitching array of activities and fanfare for all ages, from whimsical rides designed for ages 2 to 8 to carnival games, a hay maze, kids’ activities, face-painting, and a pick-your-own pumpkin patch. Open Wednesdays through Sundays all month. HalloweenTownAZ.com

OCTOBER 5TH

CCA & C.A.L.L.E. de Arizona Present The 25th Annual Mariachi and Folklórico Festival

Chandler Center for the Arts | 7:00 PM Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and Mexican culture with a Chandler tradition. The festival is presented in partnership with C.A.L.L.E. de Arizona and Maestra Vanessa Ramirez, creating a rich, vibrant music and dance experience. Leyendas del Mariachi— Mariachi Legends—brings together musical icons from some of the most famous and distinguished mariachi from the past 30 years. The musicians will be accompanied by folklórico dancers from Ballet Folklórico Quetzalli-AZ. ChandlerCenter.org

OCTOBER 6TH, 13TH, 20TH & 27TH

Downtown Chandler Art Walk

Downtown Chandler

The Downtown Chandler Community Partnership (DCCP) and the City of Chandler are thrilled to announce the return of the highly anticipated Downtown Chandler Art Walk se-

ries. Head downtown and explore a wide range of artwork from local and regional artists, from paintings to photography. There will also be live performances and interactive art activities. DowntownChandler.org

OCTOBER 8TH & 16TH

How to Understand your Long-Term Care Insurance Policy

Amada Senior Care (Mesa) and Scottsdale Public Library

This educational session is free for seniors and their families who have a private long-term care insurance policy (either traditional or a hybrid policy) and have annual premiums. The generalities of the policies, rate increases, and how to navigate if you need to make a claim and receive the benefits will be discussed. Oct. 8: Scottsdale. Oct. 16: Mesa. RSVP: Kimberly.A@amadaseniorcare.com

OCTOBER 19TH

11th Annual Save Second Base Pub Crawl

Downtown Chandler | 12:00 PM

This event raises money to benefit someone who is currently in her fight against breast cancer. Save Second Base Pub Crawl is a 501c3 approved organization, and all proceeds go towards the beneficiary. Tickets include one drink at each of the seven stops on the crawl, a State Forty Eight T-shirt, and a grab bag. SaveSecondBasePubCrawl.com

OCTOBER 26TH

2024 Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships

WestWorld of Scottsdale

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SOUTHERN STYLE GOULASH

WELCOME HARVEST WITH THIS SIMPLE SOUP RECIPE

HistoryToday.com explains that goulash is a beefy soup that originated in the barren beauty of the Hungarian plains during the ninth century. The dish was prepared by Hungarian Cowboys who spent months roaming the vast expanses of Eastern Europe on horseback while tending to their cattle. A lifestyle of sleeping under the stars calls for simple meals. Such soups spread throughout Europe and later across the world.

Though the soup is intimately linked with Hungarian culture, my

grandmother created a Southernstyle version. To make supper time feel fancy, she embellished this easy weeknight meal by describing it as a special recipe from Hungary. She was known to stretch the truth with her imaginative tales, but she was right about this recipe’s origin.

Goulash is a quick, economical dinner with robust tomatoes and macaroni noodles for any working mom to whip up on a whim.