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The Food Issue!

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

OCTOBER 2021 PUBLISHER

Julie LaCroix | julie.lacroix@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

October – Feast with Your Eyes HEY, FOODIES—WE HOPE YOU’RE HUNGRY! October brings us our most delicious issue of the year, chock-full of the most craveable dishes North Peoria has to offer.

Susan Lanier-Graham susan.lanier-graham@lifestylepubs.com ACCO UNT MANAGER

Jen David | jen.david@lifestylepubs.com AD DESIGNER

Whitney Lockhart

Looking for a great restaurant here in the West Valley? Boy, are you in for a treat! We have

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options for breakfast, lunch and dinner—including the most amazing donuts anywhere in

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the Valley of the Sun. The photos alone are enough to have you licking your chops.

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Angel Fuchs, Michelle Talsma Everson

If you're looking to entertain friends at home, we can help you with that as well.

North Peoria resident Maria Kohayan gives us some tips for making the best charcuterie boards.

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Christine Andert—Picture Lady Photography, Lindsay Borg

We also rounded up a few of our local chefs to pass along some recipes for you to try at home. We started with a Phoenix tradition—Tomaso Maggiore's famous meatballs. You can make up a batch of your own, or try an incredible assortment of meatballs and homemade pasta at The Sicilian Butcher in Park West.

Next, we stopped by Picazzo's for some healthy gluten-free, yet delicious food. We made off with a recipe for Moroccan Chicken that welcomes all the flavors of fall.

Your family is going to love this one.

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

Of course, with October here in the West Valley, it's time to get back outside and

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

enjoy the weather. We have an assortment of great places to celebrate Halloween

AD MANAGER Chad Jensen

along with plenty of fun fall activities that kick into high gear this month.

REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams

WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell

Food brings us all together, and we couldn’t be luckier when it comes to the amazing local farms surrounding us here in North Peoria. We offer a guide to finding great fresh produce, strolling through a corn maze, and even petting baby goats.

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As always, thanks for reading, and we’ll see you around town!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE OCTOBER 2021

FEATURES 12 Great Local Eats Discover Foodie Finds in the Northwest Valley

14 Italian Family Food The Maggiore Group Brings Its Signature Meatballs to The Sicilian Butcher Peoria

20 It’s in the Details Steiner’s Amish Furniture Helps Locals to Personalize Their Homes with Handmade, One-of-a-Kind Furniture

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34 Creating the Best Charcuterie Boards North Peoria Hostess Maria Kohayan Shares Tips to Wow Your Guests

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24 Local’s Choice 26 Culinary Creations 29 Realty Report 30 Lifestyle Calendar 34 DIY

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303 CROSSROADS PLANNED FOR LOOP 303 AND NORTHERN PARKWAY Cresset Real Estate Partners and Clarius Partners closed on a land acquisition at Loop 303 and Northern Parkway in Glendale. 303 Crossroads will be a 2-building, 1.75 million square foot project, breaking ground this month. The first building is due to open in 2022. The second building is set for a 2023 completion.

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on Saturday, October 9. There will be live country music with David Nail, Bayou Bandits and Ivan Hearness. The festival kicks off at 2 pm and runs until 10 pm. Along with live music, you can enjoy food trucks, a beer garden, and live bull riding.

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LOCAL EXPERIENCES

FOODIE IT'S OCTOBER! Time to get outdoors and enjoy Arizona weather. We also have ideas for helping you create fall family meals. And don't forget to check out local wineries, breweries and distilleries.

BREWERIES + WINERIES + DISTILLERIES

Peoria Artisan Brewery and Gastropub

+ State 48 Funk House in Westgate offers 12 regulation bowling lanes, a family-friendly dining room, beer garden, great food, and 28 State 48 draft beers.

6770 N Sunrise Blvd, Glendale, AZ + Stop by Peoria Artisan Brewery and Gastropub with its indoor/outdoor bar.

Choose from Peoria Artisan brews, along with guest beers, cider, and root beer.

10144 W Lake Pleasant Pkwy, Peoria, AZ + Winery 101 is a family-owned tasting room. Owners Irlyn and Gavin love serving up 20+ varietals of their SouthPaw Cellars and Gallifant Cellars wines.

9299 West Olive Ave, Peoria, AZ + Stop by Ground Control in Litchfield Park. They serve #NoCrapOnTap. Check out the Hopocalypse Hazy Double IPA. Also offers a wine list and cocktails.

4860 N Litchfield Rd, Litchfield Park, AZ + What Ale's Ya offers monthly beer and wine-making classes. Learn how to brew your own and get everything you need to get started.

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SEASONAL COMFORT FOODS + Local meal kits for one or the entire family. Comfort food prepared fresh, simply pickup or get delivery from Fixin' to Eat in Glendale!

8940 West Bell Rd, Peoria, AZ + Stop by one of the locations of Hot Bagels & Deli to get hand-made bagels prepared the New Jersey way.

6520 W. Happy Valley Rd, #101, Glendale, AZ + Find great quality olive oils and balsamic vinegars at Olive Gourmet in Park West. For seasonal dishes, check out the Cranberry Pear.

9824 W Northern Ave, Ste 1810, Peoria, AZ + Comfort food is always on the menu at Haymaker Peoria. Mama's Meatloaf. Country Fried Steak. Joey's Ribs. Breakfast all day and Bread Pudding for dessert.

24762 N Lake Pleasant Pkwy, Peoria, AZ

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+ Nothing says comfort like homemade ice cream or milkshake. Stop by Bruster's Real Ice Cream for a cone, cake, shake. Also, ice cream to go!

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FALL ACTIVITIES + Let the unforgettable fall season memories begin at Tolmachoff Farms: pumpkin patch, 6-acre family corn maze, mini corn maze, and a haunted corn maze.

5726 N 75th Ave, Glendale, AZ + Bike Night at Westgate Entertainment District is every Thursday from 6 to 9 pm. See endless makes & models and enjoy live music.

6751 North Sunset Blvd, Glendale, AZ + Pumpkin Nights September 16 through October 31 at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. Family fun at the Pumpkin Patch, Jack-O-Lantern Lawn & Lane, and Cider Orchard.

7575 E Princess Dr, Scottsdale, AZ + Looking for the great pumpkin? The Glendale Pumpkin Patch opens October 15 through 31 from 9 am to 9 pm. Check out the dog-friendly patch!

6255 W Bell Rd, Glendale, AZ + The 30th Annual Sedona Arts Festival is on October 9 and 10. Features 100+

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juried artists, live music, raffles, food, and beer/wine garden.

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increasing. There are sports venues and great shopping opportunities. But what about food? How many times have you scoped out that great restaurant review, only to realize it’s in Central Phoenix or the East Valley? Fortunately, the foodie scene in the West Valley is exploding and we have some of our favorites to recommend. Whether you want breakfast, lunch or dinner—or happy hour, afternoon snacks, weekend brunch— you can now find it in Peoria and Glendale.

Urban Margarita

6685 W Beardsley Rd, Glendale

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Whether you yearn for international fla-

on Friday and Saturday, and brunch

vors—Mexican, German, Italian, Eastern

on Sunday. Try the Puffy Short Rib

European, Asian, French—or standard

Tacos and the Elderflower Margarita.

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home to satisfy those food cravings.

Along with these three featured options, we also recommend stopping by Little Saigon Restaurant in Old Town Glendale, Litchfield’s inside the Wigwam Resort, Haus Murphy’s in Old Town Glendale, Eric’s Family Barbecue in Avondale, Kawaii

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FOOD & WINE

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THE LATE TOMASO MAGGIORE WAS A CULINARY HERO IN THE VALLEY FOR MORE THAN FOUR DECADES, OPENING HIS FIRST RESTAURANT, TOMASO’S, ON 32ND STREET AND CAMELBACK

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PATRICIA MAGGIORE. Born and raised in Sicily, Tomaso learned how to cook by preparing meals in the kitchen with his mother. Sicily is where his passion started to create dishes with quality, well-sourced ingredients. He had an American dream to come to the US—the land of opportunity—and moved to New York City at age 19.

After growing tired of the cold East Coast winters, he moved to the warm weather in Arizona. It was here his dream came true when he opened Tomaso’s. It still serves fine Italian cuisine in its original location.

Joey Maggiore, Tomaso’s son, always admired his father’s magnetic personality, charisma and culinary talents. He started working in Tomaso’s at a young age to learn how to make fresh pasta, meatballs, pasta sauces and all of his father’s time-tested Italian recipes.

He went on to be a server and front-of-the-house manager before opening his own restaurants in San Diego.

Joey Maggiore returned to Arizona and opened Hash Kitchen in 2015, followed by The Sicilian Butcher in 2017. Joey has a passion to carry on his father’s legacy and his father’s love for food, wine, family and creating a memorable dining experience.

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THE MAGGIORE GROUP BRINGS ITS SIGNATURE MEATBALLS TO THE SICILIAN BUTCHER PEORIA

About The Sicilian Butcher

Chef Joey Maggiore and his wife Cristina created The Sicilian Butcher as a tribute to Tomaso Maggiore. The menu is a build-your-own meatball experience where guests choose their meatball variation (including Tomaso’s Sicilian meatballs), a sauce, and a base like fresh pasta, risotto, or polenta to complete the dish.

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FOOD & WINE (CONTINUED)

Tomaso’s Sicilian Meatballs + 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil + 1/2 onion, chopped + 3 cloves chopped garlic + 1 1/4 lb EACH ground beef, veal, pork + 1 1/2 slices white bread, torn and soaked in milk + 1/4 cup raisins, soaked in warm water for 5 minutes, drained

+ 1/4 cup chopped pine nuts, toasted + 1/4 cup EACH finely diced sharp provolone (Auricchio) and grated Parmesan

+ 2 Tbsp Italian breadcrumbs + 1/2 tsp chopped thyme + 1/2 tsp Calabrian chile + 2 Tbsp finely chopped Italian parsley + 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil + 2 eggs + Salt and pepper

1. Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil over low heat. Add onions and salt. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft. Set aside.

2. Heat 1/2 Tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté 2 to 3 minutes, until browned.

3. Combine onions, garlic, and remaining ingredients. Mix well. Roll into 2.5” balls.

4. Fry meatballs on medium-high in canola oil for 2 minutes on all sides. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

5. Place meatballs and 3 cups marinara in saucepan for 20 minutes. Garnish with grated Parmigiano and serve over pasta.

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it’s in the details

ARTICLE MICHELLE TALSMA EVERSON PHOTOGRAPHY LINDSAY BORG

STEINER’S AMISH FURNITURE HELPS LOCALS TO PERSONALIZE THEIR HOMES WITH HANDMADE, ONE-OF-A-KIND FURNITURE

A LITTLE OVER 20 YEARS AGO, BRENT AND

packed up their young family, moved to the Valley, and

STEPHANIE STEINER OF OHIO WANTED TO START

opened Steiner’s Amish Furniture in Sun City.

THEIR DREAM CAREERS IN THE FURNITURE

Fast-forward, and thanks to hard work, great cus-

INDUSTRY—BUT WERE AT A STANDSTILL ON HOW

tomer service, and quality-crafted furniture, Steiner’s

TO BEGIN. Luckily, they had family in the Valley who

Amish Furniture in Sun City—with a 15,000-square-foot

noted that there were no known places to buy quality

showroom—has become the Valley’s largest fully Amish

handmade, hardwood furniture in the area. The Steiners

furniture store.

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In March 2020, the family-owned business opened a second showroom in Chandler—unfortunately right as the pandemic made the world pause.

“In general, Amish furniture is about functionality, simplicity, dura-

“Because of the timing of the Chandler showroom opening, we

bility, and natural beauty. Because Amish furniture is made of natural,

never had an official grand opening, so many people in the commu-

neutral-toned woods, these pieces look great in any home and with

nity may not even know we have a location in Chandler,” explains

any décor,” Stephanie explains. “Amish furniture never goes out of

Brent. “This month, in addition to a newly revamped website, we will

style, and makes any house feel like home no matter what the current

be holding a Belated Grand Opening Celebration at both locations

fashion is. Amish furniture has a traditional style, meaning the furniture

to celebrate our Chandler store addition.”

is uncomplicated, easy on the eyes, cozy, functional, and timeless.”

During the Grand Opening celebrations (details available at SAFAZ.net), customers who purchase furniture will be able to

Stephanie adds that both of the Sun City and Chandler locations are design centers.

spin the “Wheel of Discounts,” where whatever discount they land on

“Essentially, all of the furniture on the website can be customized

can count toward their purchase. Community members are invited to

to fit the wood, color, style, and size that is needed,” she adds. “When

both the Sun City and Chandler locations to take a look around and

[guests] visit the showroom, they can see the woods with the stains

experience the difference of Amish furniture.

and select exactly what they want.”

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IT’S IN THE DETAILS (CONTINUED)

From start to finish, we strive to provide world-class service and meet your needs.

The couple shares that they and their staff provide a no-pressure sales environment at each location.

“From start to finish, we strive to provide world-class service and

When asked about the secret to their success, Stephanie emphasizes that it’s about, “Not being afraid to change, but always remaining true to who we were and wanted to be.

meet your needs,” Brent says. “We do not outsource our delivery from

“The most important thing was putting faith and family first.

our barn to your door. Meaning, we personally finish the pieces at our

Our customer service is our top priority, and we pride ourselves

refinishing shop in Ohio, pick up the furniture in Ohio, deliver it to our

on giving every customer individualized attention and making

store, and our team personally delivers it to your home. And we don’t

sure they know that the quality of service is above and beyond

charge for local delivery—which is huge. No one else does that.”

their expectations.”

While the majority of their pieces are customizable, they do have items that are available as-is or for quick shipping, too.

In addition to serving customers, Steiner’s Amish Furniture takes pride in giving back to the local community. They do this by sup-

With their Sun City location entering its second decade, and a

porting Goldensun, a faith-based community for adults with dis-

new location in Chandler just opening, the husband-and-wife team

abilities. They also partner with United Food Bank during summer

are proud of the foundation they have made and the future ahead.

and holiday meal drives.

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LOCAL’S CHOICE

6 G r e at Spots to C e l e b r at e Halloween

GHOSTS & GOODIES

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On Saturday, October 16 from 3-6 pm, Halloween revelers will delight in festivities at Westgate Entertainment District. The costume contests start at 4 pm. Categories include tots (ages 0-3), youth (ages 4-6), kids (ages 5-7) and adults (14+), plus group/family and pets. Other activities include a make-and-take slime craft, music, games and prizes. Be sure to check out the Jurassic Petting Zoo, a free green-screen photo opp allowing guests to take a picture with a dinosaur. There will also be tables for guests to dig for fossils. WestGateAZ.com

HALLOWEEN IS ON THE HORRORIZON WITH SPOOKTACULAR FAMILY EVENTS All month long, guests can stop by Tolmachoff ARTICLE ANGEL FUCHS

Farms at 5726 N. 75th Avenue in Glendale for a haunted good time. Those brave enough can dare to enter the haunted corn maze. Don’t worry—there is a family-friendly corn maze and one just for the little ones. Open on Halloween from 7 to 11 pm and Fridays and Saturdays throughout the month.

AZFieldofScreams.com or Tolmachoff-farms.com

BOO! It’s that time of year again. Halloween is on the horror-izon. There are plenty of spooktacular family events throughout the Northwest Valley, each guar-

ARIZONA FIELD OF SCREAMS

anteed to be a ghoulishly good time for all. All events listed are subject to change or cancellation, so be sure to confirm dates and times on each website. Then dress up the entire family and head out for some trickor-treating family fun.

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BOO BASH AT PARK WEST

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05

COSTUME WALK AND CARNIVAL

Park West will host its second annual Boo Bash event

Desert Foothills Recreation Aquatic Center at 5600 W.

Park West business development manager, explains

Union Hills Dr in Glendale is hosting a free, fun-filled

that, “Our second annual Boo Bash is a family friendly

Halloween event on Saturday, October 29, from 6 to 9

event so people of all ages can come out and enjoy a fun

pm. Activities include spooky music, a costume walk,

evening in a safe and social environment. With a variety

carnival games, candy and crafts. Preregistration is

of spirited Halloween entertainment, there is something

required by calling 623.930.4600.

for everyone to experience.” There will be “freaky” photo

on Saturday, October 30 from 6 to 8 pm. Kelly Price,

opportunities, ghoulish sights, a ninja drummer and

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other spooky surprises! ShopParkWest.com

The Haunted Harbor Trunk-or-Treat at Lake Pleasant will be held on Saturday, October 30. The fun begins at 5 pm. Children can safely trick-or-treat at vehicles decked out in Halloween décor. Bring chairs and blankets to spread out and enjoy a family-friendly Halloween movie. Contact 623.203.5173 for more information and questions. PleasantHarbor.com

LAKE PLEASANT HAUNTED HARBOR

ALL BASHA’S LOCATIONS On October 30, goblins of all ages are invited to visit their local Basha’s location for a ghoulishly good time. The fun

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runs from 10 am to 2 pm and includes trick-or-treating at each store department, free individually wrapped cookie and apple cider for kids, and store employees dressed in costume. Halloween cakes will be available for $5, taffy apples for $3 and cookies to decorate for $1.

Visit Bashas.com to find a location near you.

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CULINARY CREATIONS

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PICAZZO’S HEALTHY ITALIAN KITCHEN (Picazzos.com) IS A FAMILY-OWNED ARIZONA RESTAURANT THAT OPENED IN SEDONA IN 2002 SERVING GREAT-TASTING HEALTH-CONSCIOUS FOOD. There are now locations across the Valley, including the Arrowhead location. Director of Operations Chris Disney explains that Picazzo’s takes a fusion approach to modern-Italian cuisine, with bold flavors of Asian, Mediterranean, and Mexican ingredients. The restaurant sources clean, whole foods and offers gluten-free and vegetarian dishes. Disney whipped up a Moroccan Chicken that might appear as a special on the fall menu.

To create this recipe, you can purchase a Moroccan seasoning blend, or blend Disney’s custom mix: 1 Tbsp ground cloves; 1/2 Tbsp ground cardamom; 2 Tbsp each ground coriander, ground cinnamon, granulated garlic, ground ginger and ground cumin; and 7 Tbsp each ground turmeric and ground allspice.

PICAZZO’S HEALTHY ITALIAN KITCHEN FUSES GLOBAL FLAVORS WITH HEALTHY GOODNESS ARTICLE SUSAN LANIER-GRAHAM PHOTOGRAPHY SUSAN LANIER-GRAHAM Picazzo's Arrowhead 26

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PIC A ZZO’ S MOROCCAN CHICKEN

TO MAKE THE SAUCE: 1. Sauté carrots and onions on med-high heat with olive oil until browned.

2. Reduce heat to medium and add butter, garlic, spice blend and starch or flour; mix until paste forms.

MOROCCAN SAUCE:

3. Turn heat to high, add broth and water and bring to a boil.

ingredient s

+ 6 Tbsp butter

4. Reduce heat to low, add salt and pepper and simmer uncovered

+ 2 Tbsp olive oil

for 20 minutes.

+ 1/2 cup diced carrots

5. Blend with an immersion blender or cool and pour into a blender.

+ 1/2 cup diced red onion + 1/4 cup minced garlic

TO MAKE THE CHICKEN:

+ 1/4 cup potato starch or bread flour

1. Preheat oven to 375.

+ 6 cups vegetable broth

2. Add 2 Tbsp olive oil to a saute pan and heat to med-high.

+ 3 cups water

3. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; sear for about 3

+ 1/4 cup Moroccan seasoning

minutes on each side.

+ 2 tsp kosher salt

4. Place chicken breasts in a 3” deep baking dish and cover with

+ 1 tsp black pepper

Moroccan sauce.

MOROCCAN CHICKEN:

5. Bake for 20 minutes, until the internal temperature is 165.

+ 2 chicken breasts (8-9 oz each)

6. Remove from oven, plate each breast and spoon sauce from the

+ 1/2 cup cilantro leaves

pan over the top.

+ 1/4 cup fig jam

7. Garnish with about 2 Tbsp. fig jam and cilantro.

+ 4 cups Moroccan Sauce

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NORTH PEORIA

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

$749,900

$860,000

114%

37

5

4

$850,000

$855,000

106%

29

5

4

$879,999

$850,000

97%

87

4

3

$920,000

$925,000

101%

64

5

4.5

$950,000

$950,000

100%

45

5

3

$1,135,000

$1,078,250

95%

59

6

3.5

$1,200,000

$1,050,000

88%

92

5

4.5

$1,260,000

$1,285,000

102%

35

4

4.5

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$1,550,000

100%

72

5

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95%

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OCTOBER

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

THROUGH THE 10TH

Power Band. The month features

Grave Digger®, Son-uva Digger®,

funk and Motown, country, pop,

Max-D™, and more. Tickets are on

jazz, soul, rock n' roll, reggae,

sale at StateFarmStadium.com.

and more. Comedian Savannah Hernandez performs on October

CHICAGO THE MUSICAL

15. Schedule at GlendaleAZ.com/ LiveAtMurphyPark.

Arizona Broadway Theatre

Chicago The Musical is the longest-running

American

musical

and winner of six Tony Awards. Set amidst the decade of the roaring twenties, Chicago is the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and wannabe nightclub dancer who maliciously murders her on-the-side lover. Buy tickets online at AZBroadway.org.

THROUGH THE 30TH ARIZONA STATE FAIR

EVERY SATURDAY

EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY ARROWHEAD & GLENDALE FARMERS MARKETS

Arrowhead Towne Center & Cabela's

PARK WEST MARKET

Find farmers' markets in Arrowhead

Park West

and Glendale. Head to the Arrowhead

The new Park West Market is open

Farmers

every Saturday through April at

Towne Center every Saturday from

Park West on 99th Avenue and

9 am to 2 pm. The Glendale Farmers

Northern. Open from 9 am to 1

Market is back every Sunday from

pm with food and artisan vendors,

10 am to 2 pm at Cabela's in the

entertainment and food trucks. Find

Glendale Sports and Entertainment

the current list of vendors online at

District. Free admission, local pro-

TheParkWestMarket.com.

duce, food trucks. Find the lineup at

Market

at

Arrowhead

GetLocalArizonaEvents.com/.

Arizona State Fair & Coliseum

The Arizona State Fair is back!

Although there was no fair in 2020, it has been a family tradition for more than a century. Live entertainment, Midway games, caramel

2 FOLLOW THE FORK DINE-AROUND Park West

2 TOUCH-A-TRUCK

corn, deep-fried treats and more.

Purchase tickets for Follow the Fork

Open daily. Check the website for

Dine-Around at Park West to benefit

Get up close and personal with

hours and to buy tickets in advance.

the Peoria Education Foundation.

mini excavators, back hoes, dump

AZStateFair.com

For $25, you can enjoy compli-

trucks, school buses, police and fire

mentary bites at 12 restaurants,

vehicles and more during the Touch-

EVERY THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY

along with music, interactive art,

a-Truck day in the East Parking lot

photo ops, and a midnight snack

at Westgate. Activities for kids of all

goody bag. Purchase tickets at

ages, along with inflatable rides and

ShopParkWest.com.

a Home Depot kids workshop. Event

LIVE! @ MURPHY PARK

MONSTER JAM

Westgate Entertainment District

runs 9 am to noon. GlendaleAZ.com.

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Murphy Park in Glendale

State Farm Stadium

THROUGH THE 9TH

back

MONSTER JAM is back! It's time to

each Thursday through Saturday

fire up the engines as the most action-

evening from 7-9 pm beginning

packed motorsports experience for

October 1 with LiVE! @Murphy

families in the world today roars back

Park in the Amphitheatre. Local

into Arizona for another high-oc-

A night filled with Dino fights in the

restaurants

trucks

tane weekend event at State Farm

boxing ring, live music, dance groups,

abound. Opening night is Soul

Stadium. The all-star event includes

photos ops and more. For these

Free

performances

and

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OCTOBER

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR October performances, show up wearing your best dinosaur costume for a chance to win free tickets to visit Pangaea Land of the Dinosaurs. Buy tickets at GilaRiverArena.com.

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27TH ANNUAL FRONT PORCH FESTIVAL & OLD TOWNE MARKETPLACE

THROUGH THE 24TH

23 MONSTER BASH

Peoria Sports Complex

BASIS PEORIA BOOSTERS CARNIVAL

Peoria residents are invited to stop by

BASIS Peoria Charter School

Peoria Sports Complex between 5

A weekend for fun sponsored by

and 9 pm for ghostly entertainment,

the BASIS Peoria Boosters. Midway

including crafts, candy, food trucks and

rides, carnival foods, and games. Live

more. Attendees are encouraged to

Entertainment on the Toys for Tots

come in costume to enhance the fun.

Stage. Outdoor Boutique with gifts,

Historic Downtown Glendale Catlin Court

food, crafts, and more. All-you-can-

Enjoy Historic Downtown Glendale at

ride wristbands for $15 advance or

the 27th Annual Front Porch Festival,

$30 at the event. 9902 W. Yearling

from 10 am to 4 pm. Seasonal menu

Rd, Peoria. More information online

items at local eateries, artisan demos,

at BasisPeoriaBoosters.org.

Arizona Information Center at 5836 W Palmaire Avenue to grab an event map. VisitGlendale.com.

10 49ERS VS CARDINALS

TEXAS VS CARDINALS State Farm Stadium

The Arizona Cardinals meet the

make and take crafts, treats, and autumn gifts and decor. Start at the

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Houston Texans at State Farm

THE GOONIES AT MOVIES BY MOONLIGHT

to-face with their former team for

Stadium. Cardinals stars DeAndre Hopkins and J.J. Watt come facethe first time. Parking lots open

ASU West Fletcher Lawn

at 9:15 am, main gates open at

The City of Glendale brings back

11:45 am. Buy tickets online at

the free movie series, Movies by

StateFarmStadium.com.

Moonlight. Up first is The Goonies

State Farm Stadium

on the ASU West Fletcher Lawn,

The Arizona Cardinals take on the

4701 W. Thunderbird Rd. Pre-

San Francisco Cardinals. Parking lots

movie activities start at 6 pm.

open at 9:15 am. Main gates open at

Movies begin at 7 pm. For details

11:45 am. Kickoff at 1:25 pm. Tickets

visit GlendaleAZ.com/Events.

online at StateFarmStadium.com.

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Catch the first visit of the Green

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Bay Packers to State Farm Stadium

WICKENBURG OKTOBERFEST

5TH ANNUAL FAMILIES RAISING HOPE RUN/WALK FOR HOPE 5K

main gates open at 3:45 pm. Kickoff

The first Wickenburg Oktoberfest,

Join Families Raising Hope for the

supporting the Arizona Craft Brewers

5th Annual Run/Walk for Hope 5K

Guild, takes place from 3 to 8 pm in

at the Foothills Recreation Center in

Stone Park. More than 15 breweries,

Glendale. Donations and proceeds

cideries and distilleries from across

support Arizonans fighting cancer

Arizona. Enjoy historic Stone Park,

and their families. Registration and

sample beers from Arizona’s best

packet pickup at 7 am. Event at

The Kiwanis Club of Carefree trans-

breweries and food (for purchase)

8 am. Includes a Kids Zone with

forms the Carefree Desert Gardens

from food trucks. Live music and

face

Raffle

into a Halloween Boo-Bash for the

games. Purchase tickets in advance

prizes. $30 to register. Register at

entire family. This free event is from

at ChooseAZBrews.com.

FamiliesRaisingHope.org.

10 am to 5 pm. The gardens are at 101

16 Stone Park in Wickenburg

since the Divisional Playoff game in

Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center

painting

and

more.

2016. Parking lots open at 1:15 pm, is at 5:20 pm. Buy tickets online at StateFarmStadium.com.

30 HALLOWEEN BOO-BASH Carefree Desert Gardens

Easy St in Carefree.

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31 PHOENIX WICKED RUN New River Trail

Bring the entire family for the 6th Annual Wicked Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Spooky Sprint. Kids registered for the Spooky Sprint receive a trick or treat bag at check-in and can pick up goodies along the route from volunteers. Costumes encouraged. Limited to 700 participants.

Race begins at New River Trail, 8866 West Thunderbird Rd. Online at StartLineRacing.com.

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DIY

2//

5//

1//

of hard and soft cheeses to add texture

A charcuterie board is a great way to serve

and visual appeal.

up delicious food, but you can make it

// how to:

ahead and spend the evening with your

4//

guests instead of cooking. Maria Kohayan

Use a separate dish to hold baguettes

suggests a large plate or an actual board.

and larger crackers. Maria suggests

To begin, gather a selection of meats,

using smaller dishes for condiments and

cheeses, crackers, fruits, condiments (fig

accompaniments. Have fun with it! “I

jam is great with goat cheese!), and accom-

remind people not to feel as if you have

paniments such as pickles, nuts and olives.

to use everything.”

2//

5//

Place the meat first. You can creatively roll

When you’re finished, add decorative

it or simply fold it over and place it around

items for seasonal color. Don’t forget

the board. Remember to add volume.

serving utensils—small spoons, tongs,

Don’t be afraid to move items as you go.

and cheese knives. Bon appetit!

3//

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Contact Maria at markakohayan@

For cheese, choose a selection of

gmail.com to have her create your char-

cubes, slices, and wedges. Get a variety

cuterie boards.

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PICTURE LADY PHOTOGRAPHY

ARTICLE SUSAN LANIER-GRAHAM

Creating the Best Charcuterie Boards

PHOTOGRAPHY CHRISTINE ANDERT—

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