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Perspective....

IT’S ALL IN HOW WE LOOK AT THINGS… AS PEOPLE, WE EXPERIENCE THIS LIFE IN MANY VAST AND UNIQUE WAYS. There are no two people who can possibly have the same life experiences. This is what makes humanity so beautiful. Our uniqueness is a gift and what makes this world such a colorful place with constant change, fresh and new ideas, as well as different ways of seeing things. Perspective.

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Over the past several months, perspective has been a key element in moving through these challenging times. It has become very clear how unique our perspectives really are. What I have discovered is just how important it is to allow people to

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new ones. We must ask questions, listen, observe, and LEARN. It is imperative to be

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kind and practice patience.

My life motto has always been “All you need is love.” Albeit cliché and recognized as the famous Beatles song title we all know, it’s true… love is all we need.

Throughout history, disruption and revolution have been recurring themes. Through that comes change and evolution. Nothing ever stays the same, nor should it.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JULY 2020

FEATURES 10 Where They Can Spread Their Wings PHX Architecture Takes the Concept of a Break Room to Soaring Levels

14 Get the Scoop!

Top Places for Ice Cream in the Valley

20 Higher Ground High Desert Designs Brings Landscape Design Skills to Elevate Paradise Valley Homes

26 Summer Bucket List Staying in Town This Summer? Take

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Food & Wine

20 Local Limelight 26 Our Town 32 Page Turners 36 Healthy Lifestyle 40 Financial Buzz

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AROUND TOWN after being open for 27 years, features a limited menu of Mexican favorites from the original, alongside the famed secret recipe margarita.

Andrea recreated the concept on his current property, which also includes local beer garden and sausage emporium, The Brat Haus.

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MARCELLINO RISTORANTE UNVEILS NEW LOOK Marcellino Ristorante, which had celebrated its 16th year in Arizona in the fall, unveiled a new look for the restaurant. When the restaurant was closed temporarily due to COVID-19, Owner and Chef

PITA JUNGLE DEBUTS NEW PIZZAS Pita Jungle continues to expand its menu.

Marcellino Verzino and his wife, Sima, pushed their planned remodel project up and began working around the clock.

Recently, the popular restaurant added four new

"While most people know him as an award-win-

pizzas to its line-up: Pizzerian the Barbarian (pep-

ning chef, he is also a skilled craftsman and quite

peroni, sausage, bacon bits, and tomato sauce), The

the visionary," Sima says. "He’s doing much of the

Yuzh (sausage, red and green bell peppers, mozza-

work himself, together with his dear friend Rafi,

rella, and tomato sauce), The Un-Yuzh (bacon, feta,

owner of HRH Contracting."

cheddar, mozzarella, and tomato sauce), and Peppe

The dining room has been expanded to include a

Le Roni (pepperoni, mozzarella, and tomato sauce).

brand new look to Chef’s Private Dining Room, and

These are in addition to the restaurant’s

new décor includes a 6-foot waterfall window and

existing menu options, including the Chipotle Chicken Lavash Pizza, Glazed Chicken Lavash Pizza, Spinach Pesto Lavash Pizza, and Pita Crisp. PitaJungle.com

new glass front door. MarcellinoRistorante.com

CRUISE THE ZOO EXTENDED DURING SUMMER Even though Phoenix Zoo has reopened, its Cruise the Zoo drive-through program was so popular that it was still extended, as well. Remaining summer dates include July 2 and Aug. 10.

With Cruise the Zoo, guests have the chance to see the Zoo from the comfort, safety, and security of their own vehicle. The journey takes guests along the Zoo’s outer Tropics Trail, and past the habitats of elephants, jaguars, Aldabra tortoises, and the Thunderbird Charities Equine Center, and continues into the Zoo’s Africa Trail past rhino, hyena, and lion habitats to the front of the Savanna. The route meanders past zebra, flamingos, and Monkey Village, and winds around the Inner Tropics Trail to pass the Tropical Flights Aviary, orangutan and

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tiger habitats, and then out of the Zoo. The event includes a guided, educational audio tour.

After being closed for more than two decades,

Summer Cruise the Zoo hours are 7 a.m.–

iconic Valley hot spot The Dash Inn is now

noon, with vehicles needing to be in line by 11

reopened in a new location, thanks to Brat Haus

a.m. Only 450 vehicles per day will be admitted,

owner Dave Andrea. The new concept, an iteration

and tickets must be pre-purchased online at

of the iconic Tempe restaurant that closed in 1994

PhoenixZoo.org.

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602.410.3586 H O L LY W R I G H T D E S I G N . C O M

RENOVATE & REFINE PHX ARCHITECTURE TAKES THE CONCEPT OF A BREAK ROOM TO SOARING LEVELS FOR AN F-16 FIGHTER SQUADRON AT LUKE AIR FORCE BASE

WHERE THEY CAN SPREAD THEIR WINGS CRAFTING LUXURIOUS SPACES THAT EMPHASIZE THE BEST OF CREATURE COMFORTS IS WHAT ERIK PETERSON DOES WITH HIS AWARD-WIN-

that exude a hip vibe.

But instead of this being built in an extravagant abode, this soon-to-be hot spot is located on Luke Air Force Base, and customized for a lucky F-16 fighter squadron.

The high-end break room is fashioned as a modern bar where the pilots can meet, mingle, unwind and, when needed, get some work done in a relaxing environment that feels like home.

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A current project has Peterson focusing his talents on a place to linger with a bar, patio with grill, and table games—all outfitted with contemporary furnishings

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NING, EXCLUSIVE FIRM PHX ARCHITECTURE (PHXArch.com).

Here, Peterson funnels his skill for luxury full-time living into providing that same feel to a place that will give well-deserved breathers and respite to men and women who defend our nation.

There’s an indoor-outdoor connection between bar and patio, with garage doors and squadron branding throughout. There’s a spot for coffee mugs and snacks, and enough space to accommodate a monthly gathering where all of the pilots—this squadron has about 20—catch up with each other. Spanning a total of 1,088 square feet, it will also be the site of barbecues with their families.

squadron, so some of those things influence the direction we take,” Peterson says.

The squadron is naming Peterson an Honorary Commander. In turn, Peterson embraces the privilege to take on this pro bono project.

“It’s a great experience,” he says. “We can’t do the flying or fighting, so in some way, by making them feel good and giving them a space where they can enjoy and unwind, it is our way of giving back.”

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“We try to give each one its own personality. It’s based on the personality of the

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commemorative plaques for achievements and in memory of pilots past.

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Décor honors the history of that fighter squadron, and a patio wall contains

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FOOD & WINE

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Sweet Provisions. Courtesy Sweet Provisions

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TOP PLACES FOR ICE CREAM IN THE VALLEY

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and topped with a single scoop of your flavor choice. There’s also

COOL OFF WITH A SWEET TREAT. We checked out the Valley

the six-flavor “flight” of ice cream, and the meant-to-be-shared mas-

for the scoop on where to find the best ice cream. From unique

sive Farmhouse sundae, which comes with eight scoops of ice

flavors to fun concoctions to vegan options, there’s something

cream loaded with cookies, brownies, butter cake, and your choice

for everyone.

of toppings.

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Sweet Cream Honeycomb that’s made with our sweet cream base

“The most popular flavor on our menu is our award-winning The Screamery is known not only for its handcrafted, all-natural ice cream (no chemicals, corn syrup, synthetic hormones, or pesticides will be found in these ice cream tubs), but its unique treats and flavors. In addition to serving classic banana splits, ice cream floats, and amazing milkshakes, they also created the first-of-its-kind Ice Cream Nachos, which feature waffle chips drizzled with hot fudge 14

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and mixed with scrumptious honeycomb pieces made from local raw honey out of Marana,” says Linda Sarnoski, co-owner.

There are 24 flavors on the menu at all times, including two vegan options.

10625 N. Tatum Blvd., Ste. 136, Phoenix; 140 N. Arizona Ave., Ste. 106, Chandler. TheScreamery.com

SWEET PROVISIONS At Sweet Provisions, an ice cream shop, bakery, and candy shop, the ice cream is made fresh daily in small batches, using only local Arizona dairy and fresh ingredients, and with no artificial flavors or colorings.

Grab a scoop, a float, a shake, a blizzard, pie a la mode, or a banana split.

Flavors run the gamut.

“My personal favorite is the Coconut Cream Pie ice cream,” says Christopher Collins, restaurateur and owner of Common Ground Culinary, which owns the locale. “We take freshly baked pies from our bakery and churn them with our vanilla base ice cream. In addition, we offer the Kitchen Sink, where we take broken pies, cookies, and baked goods from our bakery, and mix them into our ice cream. Each batch is just a little bit different, which keeps guests coming back.”

8120 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale. SweetProvisionsAZ.com THE BAKED BEAR Sure you could just eat the ice cream here, but at The Baked Bear, why not sandwich it between two fresh, tasty cookies or brownies?

Launched by two friends in San Diego, this cult favorite destination now serves up its treats in three locations around the Valley. There are more than a dozen original-recipe cookies and ice cream flavors, and the ice cream is made using all-natural bases and rBGH-free dairy.

One of the locale’s newest flavors, shares Co-founder Shane Stanger, is its Butter Brittle Cake, which is vanilla bean ice cream layered with butter brittle and vanilla cake, and finished with a sea salt caramel ripple.

7366 E. Shea Blvd., Ste. 106, Scottsdale; 420 S. Mill Ave., Ste. 106, Tempe; 2206 E. Williams Field Road, Gilbert. TheBakedBear.com CHURN Adjoined to popular restaurant Windsor, which is located in its namesake historic neighborhood, Churn is a nostalgic shop stacked ceiling-high with retro toys and candy from the past.

The ice cream, too, is a throwback to pure, simple days. Made on-site, the all-natural dessert is made without any chemical additives, preservatives, or stabilizers.

“Even our most simple of flavors, like our Madagascar Vanilla and Vietnamese Coffee, are elevated with super high-quality, pure ingredients,” says Eric Ramirez, culinary director at Upward Projects. “You can taste the difference. Beyond those, we have a super unique lineup of flavor combinations like sparkling elderberry sorbet, goat cheese honey & pistachio, whiskey toffee almond, and an ever-rotatThe Screamery

ing lineup of seasonal changes.”

Choose from cones, sundaes, floats, milkshakes, and Lil’ Freezies.

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SCOOP AND JOY LOUNGE “Would you like a surprise?”

Customers at Scoop and Joy not only receive Lapperts Hawaiian Ice Cream, but if they say “yes” to this always-asked question, their ice cream is decorated with a cute animal face.

In addition to traditional ice cream flavors, there are also unique choices such as lychee, green tea, honeysuckle rose, nuka hive, and UBE. Some flavors have macadamia nuts throughout them, and others have real fruit.

Scoop and Joy also serves Dole Whip (in every flavor), boba tea, locally roasted organic coffee, and homemade bakery items.

9397 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale; Instagram. com/scoopandjoylounge SWEET REPUBLIC This favorite Valley destination has been named one of The USA’s Best Ice Cream Parlors by USA TODAY Travel, Best Ice Cream Spots in the U.S. by Food & Wine, and Top 10/Best Ice Cream Shops by Bon Appétit—amongst just a few of its accolades.

Here you’ll find artisan ice cream, created from all-natural ingredients and handcrafted in small batches in the store. Twenty flavors of ice cream and sorbet are featured daily, with both tried-and-true options, as well as unique choices such as Sichuan chocolate, sweet corn, honey lavender, and blue cheese.

Indulge with a scoop, sundae, ice cream sandwich, shake, or float.

6054 N. 16th St., Phoenix; 9160 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale; 410 N. Scottsdale Road, Tempe. SweetRepublic.com

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The Baked Bear

SUGAR BOWL Serving up food and ice cream since 1958, this bubble gum pink old-time restaurant still exudes its ’50s charm. Still family-owned, at this historic locale you can grab food as well as a scoop, sundae, shake, malt, float, or parfait.

An arcade for kids was a later addition, and the gift shop features artwork from Paradise Valley resident Bil Keane, who often featured Sugar Bowl in his daily comic strip, Family Circus.

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SugarBowlScottsdale.com THE CITY CREAMERY Ever have jalapeño ice cream? How about candy corn? Those are just two of the one-of-a-kind flavors you might find at The City Creamery, which makes its handcrafted ice cream in-house daily in small batches using rock salt and ice.

The menu always features 16 flavors—choose yours by the scoop, as part of a hot fudge sundae in a homemade waffle bowl, or indulge with an old-fashioned milkshake.

Stop by for a scoop at this Cave Creek location, or indulge when you see one of its ice cream trucks at an event around town.

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Higher Ground CHAD NORRIS AND HIS HIGH DESERT DESIGNS BRINGS HIS AWARD-WINNING LANDSCAPE DESIGN SKILLS TO ELEVATE PARADISE VALLEY HOMES ARTICLE GEORGANN YARA | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

AWARD-WINNING LANDSCAPE DESIGNER CHAD NORRIS LAUNCHED HIS HIGHEND FIRM HIGH DESERT DESIGNS JUST A FEW MONTHS AGO IN MARCH—BUT THE COMPANY’S IMPRESSIVE PEDIGREE REPRESENTS DECADES OF LUXE LANDSCAPE EXPERIENCE WITH AN EXPERTISE IN COMPOSING AND CREATING SUSTAINABLE, VIBRANT SETTINGS THAT ARE RIGHT AT HOME IN DESERT ENVIRONS. Norris is a second-generation landscape designer/business owner/professional with his father and current business partner Brian having led the way. When Norris decided to finally strike out on his own after working for other prominent companies, there was no one better to have by his side than his dad.

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His father had owned a landscape design

work coming from clients in Paradise Valley. About half of his work is

business while Norris was growing up. He

on brand new construction or remodels, where both the house and

began getting hands-on experience from

yard are being done together. The rest are for established homes

the age of 12, and spent his entire profes-

where the owner desires a pro’s touch to make the most of the land’s

sional career in the industry.

raw potential.

High Desert Designs (HighDesertDesigns.

“The cool thing about Paradise Valley is that there are two groups.

com) is the union of his and his father’s pas-

There’s the lush, English garden-type of setting, where there are

sion for harnessing and highlighting nature’s

hedges and lots of shades of green. On the other side, there is very

attributes to enhance some of the Valley’s most

extraordinary cactus and xeriscape with a combination of grass,

stunning homes in its most elite zip codes.

palms, and big trees with a lush high-desert feel,” Norris says, citing

Norris sources the majority of his plants

the inspiration for his company’s name.

from local and out-of-town growers,

Norris talks about a current project in the Casa Blanca community.

and buys in bulk to ensure the material

The homeowner’s property falls into the second category, and she

needed for his designs is always accessi-

was seeking someone who could do it justice. An interior designer

ble. At any given time, he’s able to access

passed along his contact information.

at least two dozen different varieties, all

“She has some of the most stunning specimens and unique cac-

mature for instant gratification and scale,

tus I’ve ever seen. For her, she wanted to find someone who could

so they are ready to awe once they are

accentuate this design and her love for the cactus species,” he says.

placed into the earth.

“It’s interesting because there is a lot of grass and seasonal flowers

Word-of-mouth, coupled with his reputation, has sparked business, with much of his

around a lot of cactus. I enjoy being able to bridge the gap between lush garden and high desert settings.”

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A native Phoenician, Norris was working on lawns and yards since he was a kid.

“Going from mowing lawns down the street for $10 to working on very large projects for high-end clients is really a blessing,” he says.

He became infatuated with the landscaping process and maintenance, and how they merge to improve someone’s quality of life.

“It’s something I really enjoy being part of,” he shares.

He also enjoys the aspect of helming a true family business. His dad oversees the technical irrigation and lighting systems, repairs, installation, maintenance, and quality control. Norris’s wife Bahia handles the finances, and Norris does the design work and everything else needed to make sure all runs smoothly.

“But the extended family within our team members and leaders is the real heart of the company. Having a team that has a unique passion for creating stunning outdoor environments is the most important aspect. There is something special about working on a project for sometimes months on end, looking back at it when its complete, and knowing you were part of something great,” he says.

What gives him the edge is enjoyment of one facet of the process that is typically the least liked: the maintenance side of the job. This has improved his design applications.

“Nobody enjoys the labor-intensive portion. But over time, I learned to appreciate the fundamentals of landscape and maintenance. Having that understanding is important to creating a sustainable, low-water setting,” Norris says.

The altitude that High Desert Designs clients are accustomed to means that their expectations are also high. Norris and his team must rise to meet that and manage those expectations at that level. The fact that his business has grown exponentially in such a short time indicates he’s successful at it.

When you are passionate about something that has been your life’s work, it’s no surprise that he delivers. And what is always refreshing is the feedback he receives from past clients, especially during the perfect time of year.

“When the cactus are blooming and I get texts, emails, or calls from clients years after we did the install still enjoying and loving their outdoor living space, it is always gratifying,” Norris says. “Just to be part of someone’s quality of life is pretty special.”

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“When the cactus are blooming and I get texts, emails, or calls from clients years after we did the install still enjoying and loving their outdoor living space, it is always gratifying.�

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OUR TOWN

summer bucket list STAYING IN TOWN THIS SUMMER? TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE TIME TO EXPLORE THE VALLEY ARTICLE MICHELLE GLICKSMAN PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

THE VALLEY AND ITS SURROUNDING AREAS ARE FILLED WITH UNIQUE ATTRACTIONS,

FUN

EXPERIENCES,

AND HISTORIC DESTINATIONS. Whether you’re here in town this summer and looking for something to do, or you tuck this list away for a later date, there’s never been a better time to explore locally. (Note: Some locations may not have usual hours currently; check before you go.)

Stroll Through a Japanese Garden

Feel serenity envelop you as you

step onto the grounds of the Japanese Friendship

Garden,

named

RoHoEn.

Located in the heart of Phoenix, this place of beauty and tranquility was created through a partnership between the City of Phoenix and its Sister City of Himeji, Japan. It features an authentic 3.5-acre stroll garden, with a tea garden and tea house. There are stone footbridges, lanterns, flowing streams, a 12-foot waterfall, and Koi pond with more than 300 fish.

From October to July, the destination holds an authentic tea ceremony one Saturday per month. Bookings usually sell out well Rosson House Museum. Courtesy Visit Phoenix/An Pham

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in advance, but now is a perfect time to reserve a future reservation. 1125 N. 3rd Ave., Phoenix; JapaneseFriendshipGarden.com

Durant's. Photo by Jill Richards

Take a Cocktail Journey

At Century Grand Phoenix, book a “ticket” (i.e., a res-

Japanese Friendship Garden.

Photo by ksblack99/Flickr

ervation) to Platform 18, a Presidential Pullman-inspired train car that resides inside the location and get ready for an immersive, elevated cocktail experience. The 90-minute journey—complete with changing scenery in the train windows—takes its “travelers” through mountainous terrain surrounding the proprietor Hollis Cottley Pennington’s estate, while they imbibe on exquisitely crafted cocktails. 3626 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix; CenturyGrandPhx.com

Go For a Cruise

Step back in time as you enjoy the nature of Canyon

Lake and its surrounding flora and fauna on the The Dolly Steamboat, a replica of a classic American sternwheeler.

Located just outside of the Valley in Tortilla Flat, cruisers have the option of three different tours—a scenic nature cruise, a twilight dinner cruise, and an astronomy dinner.

As The Dolly winds through the inner waterways, you can often spot desert bighorn sheep, bald eagles, and Platform 18. Photo

by Grace Stufkosky

other wildlife nearby. And don’t worry—while the boat may be a throwback to the past, it still boasts air conditioning on the upper and lower decks during the summer. 16802 AZ-88, Tortilla Flat; DollySteamboat.com

Visit a Bat Cave

Yes, Phoenix has its very own bat cave. Every summer

since the late 1990s, several thousand Mexican freetailed bats and canyon bats use the Maricopa County Flood Control Tunnel near 40th Street and Camelback Road to roost (they are usually in the eastern and western ends of the tunnel). They begin arriving in Arizona in early March and can be seen through October, though the best times for viewing are in July and August when the young begin to fly. Be there just prior to sunset to watch them emerge. AZGFD.com

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Hit the (Wine) Trail

Who says you have to drive to California to spend a day wine tast-

ing? Head to Downtown Scottsdale and follow the Scottsdale Wine Trail. Five tasting rooms—Aridus Wine Company, Carlson Creek, LDV Winery, Merkin Vineyards, and Salvatore Vineyards—participate in the Wine Trail (there’s a map on the website), all showcasing a selection of their Arizona-grown wines. So raise a glass and toast to Arizona, as well as a fun day. ScottsdaleWineTrail.com

Explore a Historic Location

Tour the Rosson House, a fully-restored 1895 Queen Anne Victorian

house museum, located on Block 14 of the original townsite of Phoenix (now Heritage Square). Tours of the home, which was named for owners Dr. Roland Lee Rosson and his wife, Flora Murray Rosson, include all living areas, and offer visitors a glimpse into the lifestyles of early Phoenix families with furnishings and items from the time showcased.

113 N. Sixth St., Phoenix; HeritageSquarePhx.org

Learn About Arizona’s History

How much do you know about Arizona? Visit the Arizona Capitol

Museum, reopening later this summer, and explore exhibits such as USS Arizona: Flagship of the Fleet, Governor’s Office, Historic House Chamber, Martin Luther King Jr., and more, plus view a

Arizona Capitol Museum. Photo by Gage Skidmore/Flickr

robe worn by United States Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, a 7-foot flag made from 114,006 Lego bricks (to represent the total number of square miles in Arizona), and feel the textured surface of two large minerals native to Arizona. 1700 W. Washington St., Phoenix; AZLibrary.gov

Enjoy a Steak-cation

Your taste buds will think they’ve taken a trip and your senses will

be engaged at either one of Arizona’s historic steakhouses. Durant’s, the storied restaurant opened by James E. “Jack” Durant in 1950, has been the site of many a power meeting, and hosted names such as Joe DiMaggio, Clark Gable, John Wayne, and Dizzy Dean—to name just a few. Enter through the back door, which takes you into the kitchen, and be ready to embrace the red décor of the famous dining room. 2611 N. Central Ave., Phoenix; DurantsAZ.com Meanwhile, The Stockyards opened three years prior, making it Arizona’s original steakhouse. It was opened by Edward A. Tovrea, who had a packing house nearby to support his growing beef operations. Now on Phoenix’s Historical Register, the locale will take you back to when the West was still Western. 5009 E. Washington St., Phoenix; StockyardsSteakhouse.com 28

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The Dolly Steamboat

Scottsdale Wine Trail. Photo

by Christine Johnson

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Mike’s contacts and long-time relationships are invaluable in selling luxury homes and his marketing budget dwarfs that of his competitors. Mike, combined with Walt Danley’s experience in selling over $3 billion worth of the Valley’s luxury homes and Christie’s international network, provides an unrivaled formula for success. Mike Domer is the distinguishable choice for those considering buying or selling a luxury home. Contact Mike for a free consultation or market evaluation.

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MAY 2020 TOP 15 PARADISE VALLEY HOME SALES ADDRESS

SALE PRICE

BD

BA

SF

$/SF

6508 E BAR Z LN

$5,000,000

5

5.5

7,479

668.54

6005 E Lincoln Dr

$3,700,000

5

7

6,473

571.61

7000 N 47th St

$3,450,000

6

7

11,639 296.42

4949 E Lincoln Dr 4

$2,475,000

4

4.5

4,200

589.28

3977 E Paradise View Dr

$2,450,000

5

7

8,707

281.38

6525 N 46th St

$2,300,000

4

4.5

4,200

547.61

6331 E Hummingbird Ln

$2,272,500

3

3.5

4,789

474.52

5636 E Via Buena Vista

$2,200,000

5

6.5

6,750

325.93

5532 E Stella Dr

$1,999,000

3

3.5

3,615

552.97

6550 N 39th Way

$1,973,268

2

2.5

2,846

693.35

9824 N 53rd Pl

$1,700,000

4

3.5

5,002

339.86

4824 E Crystal Ln

$1,650,000

4

5

7,443

221.68

6124 N Camelback Manor Dr

$1,608,750

3

2.5

3,581

449.25

6507 E Mcdonald Dr

$1,600,000

6

7

6,091

262.68

5568 E Stella Ln

$1,475,000

3

3

2,502

589.52

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GET REAL “Fake it till you make it.” The old adage may be a hallmark of our personal/ professional lives, but the truth is inauthenticity leads to dissatisfaction—and disaster. In this book, author Anna Crowe, founder and CEO of Crowe PR, helps you break bad habits and integrate authenticity with advice on how to infuse everything you do with authenticity, leading to a happier and more profitable life. Don’t fake it—use the genuine tools within (and what’s exclusively yours) to unlock the power of authenticity in your world. $15.99 at Amazon.com

PHOTOGRAPHS BY BARRY M. GOLDWATER: THE ARIZONA HIGHWAYS COLLECTION Although Barry M. Goldwater is best known nationally as a U.S. senator and 1964 presidential nominee, his love of politics may have been surpassed by his passion for photography. He spent a lifetime carrying around a camera, documenting the people and places of his beloved state of Arizona, and, since 1939, hundreds of his photographs have appeared on the pages of Arizona Highways.

Many of those photographs appear in this coffee table book, written by Robert Stieve and Alison Goldwater Ross, along with profiles of the senator. $29.99 at Amazon.com and GoldwaterFoundation.org

BLOSSOM IN WINTER Petra, a Dutch-American girl and the only heir of finance tycoon Roy Van Gatt, has always had her life planned and supervised by her strict father, from her internship on Wall Street to her degree in economics at Columbia University.

Everything falls apart when she develops a dangerous relationship with her father’s business partner and utmost confidant: A nobleman, known as an unrepentant heartbreaker, 23 years her senior, and who is, above all else, her godfather. This relationship will cost them everything. Written by Melanie Martins. $9.99 at Amazon.com

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE 10 FOODS THAT CAN HELP PROTECT YOU FROM THE SUN

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E AT YO U R SUNSCREEN ANY TIME YOU SPEND TIME IN THE SUN YOU SHOULD REACH

You can incorporate the benefits of broccoli for protection from skin

FOR A BOTTLE OF YOUR FAVORITE SPF PRODUCT AND APPLY

cancer from the sun by eating one half-cup daily.

IT TO YOUR SKIN, BUT ACCORDING TO KIMBERLY BADEN, AN ESTHETICIAN WITH REJUVENA HEALTH & AESTHETICS,

6. GET YOUR OMEGAS ON: Omega 3 fatty acids can reduce

THESE FOODS WILL ALSO HELP PROTECT YOU FROM THE SUN.

inflammation, and protect your skin from sunburn and melanoma (a deadly form of skin cancer). Salmon, sardines, herring, mack-

1. GO GA-GA FOR GREENS: Leafy greens such as leeks, arti-

erel, algae/seaweed, flax, hemp, and chia seeds are rich sources of

chokes, broccoli, kale, romaine, spinach, cilantro, celery, and parsley

Omega 3 fatty acids.

are optimal for preventing and repairing sun damage. A recent study indicates that eating spinach, kale, and Swiss chard may reduce risk

7. BOOST YOUR SATURATED FAT INTAKE: A recent study shows

of squamous cell skin cancer by 50%.

that saturated fats actually protect the skin from the inflammatory response (sunburn) after too much sun exposure, and that these

2. LOVE YOUR LYCOPENE: Watermelon, papaya, apricots, pink

good fats also reduce the risk of some skin cancers and increase the

grapefruit, tomato, and all red fruits contain lycopene, an antioxidant

time it takes to become sunburned—very similar to what sunscreens

which can enhance the skin’s natural defense against free radicals by

do. So add in healthy sources of saturated fats, such as butter (made

35%. Recent studies have shown that healthy women, aged 21-47,

from grass-fed, raw, organic milk) and coconut oil.

who ate 55 grams of tomato paste containing 16 mg of lycopene every day for 12 weeks experienced significant protection against acute–and

8. ADD IN SOME ASTAXANTHIN: Astaxanthin is perhaps the most

potentially long-term–sun damage. Remember that cooked tomatoes,

powerful antioxidant ever studied. It is 550 times more powerful than

and tomato products like paste and sauce, offer far more bioavailable

vitamin E, and it has been shown to protect the skin and eyes against

lycopene than raw tomatoes. Watermelon is especially rich in lyco-

ultraviolet radiation. It is derived from microalgae and is the part that

pene, and contains 40% more lycopene than tomatoes.

gives salmon, shrimp, and pink flamingos that eat the algae their characteristic orange or pink coloring. It may be difficult to get therapeutic

3. INDULGE IN SOME DARK CHOCOLATE OR RAW CACAO: Dark

amounts of astaxanthin through food alone, so supplementing with 12

chocolate (with at least 70% cacao) contains four times as much phenols

mg per day will boost your internal sun protection. It does take some

and catechins as tea. These antioxidants protect skin from sunburn and

time, around 2-4 weeks, to build up adequate sun protection.

skin cancer. Be aware, though, that milk chocolate does not have the same effect because milk prevents the absorption of polyphenols, or plant

9. PUMP UP YOUR POMEGRANATE INTAKE: You can also boost

chemicals that have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial capabilities.

your internal sunscreen by taking a pomegranate-extract supplement (up to 60 mg, at health-food stores). This can enhance your

4. TEA UP YOUR UV PROTECTION: Black, white, and green teas

skin’s sun-protective properties by 25%, says L.A. dermatologist

all contain polyphenols that help fight the battle against UV rays.

Howard Murad. You can also drink pomegranate juice, or eat the

However, green tea has more epigallocatechin–3–gallate (EGCG),

pomegranate fruit.

the most powerful polyphenol of them all. You can say EGCG is a multitasking chemical that slows down sun-related skin aging, pre-

10. REV UP YOUR RESVERATROL LEVELS: Resveratrol gets a lot

vents skin cancer, and inhibits tumor cells.

of publicity for its possible anti-cancer, cardioprotective, and lifespan-enhancing qualities, but it’s also gaining steam as a potential

5. BROCCOLI BITES: Broccoli is rich in an antioxidant called sulph-

photoprotective agent. A study found that once incorporated into

oraphane that helps protect cells against the ravages of UV radiation.

skin cells, resveratrol protected them from UV damage.

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FINANCIAL BUZZ

FIRST W E S T E R N T R U S T HE LPS EASE COV ID-19 STRESS

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ARTICLE SUSAN LANIER-GRAHAM | PHOTOGRAPHY WHITNEY DINOTA

Dan Thompson, state and regional president of Arizona and California

FIRST WESTERN TRUST, FOUNDED IN 2002 AS

open communication goes a long way in maintaining

A PRIVATE BANK FOR WESTERN WEALTH MAN-

great relationships with our clients.”

AGEMENT CLIENTS, HAS A BRANDED NETWORK

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demic started, [First Western] was there to immediately

Western Trust provided high-touch service and tailored

do what they could for us. I cannot emphasize how

solutions for existing and new clients, helping them nav-

important it is to be a name and not a number with the

igate an unprecedented crisis.

bank you do business with and rely on. First Western has given me and my employees peace of mind.”

OFFERING A HELPING HAND

In Arizona alone, First Western Trust has helped 200 local

Following the CARES Act in March, the Small Business

businesses and their employees. According to Thompson,

Administration offered the Paycheck Protection Program

they have successfully processed more than $55 million

(PPP) to help businesses retain employees through a

in Arizona PPP loans, which they estimate has supported

loan program.

approximately 5,000 local jobs during the pandemic.

Dan Thompson, state and regional president of Arizona and California, explained, “First Western realized very early that PPP loans were going to be an important resource for our clients as well as for other businesses in need.”

LOOKING TO THE FUTURE Thompson explains that the future depends on a trusted relationship.

“We provide advice and support not only for the PPP

As a certified SBA lender, First Western (MyFW.com)

loans but with services that help customers manage and

worked with its resources to immediately set up and test

forecast cash flows, so they can be strategic in decisions

a workflow to handle what they expected was going to

related to cash management and working capital needs.

be a large volume of applications.

We are working with each of them to ensure they have

“The volume of applications exceeded our pro-

access to all available options to help them find the best

jections,” Thompson explains. “Our associates often

balance to keep their families safe, while also supporting

worked 12- to 16-hour days because we knew how

their staff and their business.”

important PPP funds were to help business owners and their employees.”

First Western was able to fund the first approved loan on April 12, well ahead of larger banks.

Local business owner Tom L. commented, “Having a partner I could instill my trust in was deeply touching for me. Navigating through the COVID-19 pandemic has been emotionally challenging on so many levels.

First Western Trust was able to help me successfully

THE FIRST WESTERN TRUST DIFFERENCE Thompson credits the program’s success on the bank’s ability to approach each application as a unique opportunity to help individual clients.

navigate troubled waters and come out stronger on the other side.”

“At the end of the day, we believe that it matters where you bank,” explains Thompson. “We believe

“We took the time to listen, to understand their

our clients understand and share in our vision and our

needs, and to provide the help and support they

commitment to our communities. When we support our

needed to complete the application process quickly

communities, and when we delight our clients with solid

and with the right information necessary for submis-

solutions, a great experience, and amazing support, we

sion to the SBA,” he says. “This level of attention and

are delivering on those commitments.”

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