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LIFESTYLE LETTER

OCTOBER 2021 PUBLISHER

Tammy Fellows | tammy.fellows@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

Welcome to the Food Issue

Michelle Glicksman | michelle.glicksman@lifestylepubs.com PUBLISHER A SSISTANT

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AS I WRITE THIS, IT’S A SUNDAY MORNING AND MY HUSBAND AND

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USE TO MAKE LUNCHES AND DINNERS FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS (AND MILK—HOW IS IT THAT WE ALWAYS RUN OUT SO QUICKLY!?).

Food is an interesting topic. It’s something we literally need to sustain our lives. But, it’s also a type of social sustenance. How many get-togethers and events revolve around food? We meet up with our friends for drinks and dinners, there are business lunches, festivals devoted to food, and so much more—you get the picture.

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As we enter the season of all things pumpkin spice (my daughter actually just called

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me from the store to announce she was getting her first Pumpkin Spice Latte of the season from Starbucks), it’s fitting that this month we present our Food Issue.

For our cover story, we sat down with entrepreneur Sam Fox, the creator of restaurants ranging from True Food Kitchen to The Henry, as well as the upcoming hotel The Global Ambassador. I spoke with him about his projects, his drive, and his legacy project.

We also feature a story called “Art on a Plate.” Food is not just about taste, but also its visual presentation—and boy, do these dishes wow.

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

There’s also a story featuring cocktails perfect for Halloween, the story of a local

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woman and her determination to launch a new vodka brand, a new luxury residen-

REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams

tial community, a travel story on Portugal, and so much more.

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In regard to food, we’re so lucky here in the Valley to have so many talented chefs.

While I have ingredients now to cook for the next few days, you can bet that after that I’ll be out supporting our food community. See you there!

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Articles and advertisements do not necessarily reflect Lifestyle Publications’ opinions. No portion of this magazine may be reproduced in any form without written consent. Lifestyle Publications does not assume responsibility for statements made by advertisers or editorial contributors. Information in Paradise Valley Lifestyle™ is gathered from sources considered to be reliable, but the accuracy of all information cannot be guaranteed.

INSIDE THE ISSUE OCTOBER 2021

FEATURES 24 The Crown Jewel of Paradise Valley Crown Canyon Offers the Ultimate in Luxury Living

30 Spooky Spirits Get Your Boo(ze) on With These Local Creations

34 An Innovative Visionary Talking With Culinary Powerhouse Sam Fox

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44 Art on a Plate 3 Stunning, Edible Works of Art

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DEPARTMENTS

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Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

20 Local Experiences 24 Open House 30 Hops & Vine 40 Travel Destination 44 Artist’s Palette 50 Food & Wine 54 Culinary Creations 60 Lifestyle Calendar

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ROSSI Talent Management Grand Opening Hollywood talent manager Robert Rossi launched ROSSI Talent Management (RTM) in the Valley of the Sun with an event held at vintage boutique Sammie & Dannie. The native Phoenician combines a variety of disciplines to offer a full-service enterprise that includes scouting, developing, and producing talent for TV and film. PHOTOGRAPHY BY STEVEN FELLHEIMER

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1. Robert Sentinery, Mr. P-body | 2. Talent Manager Robert Rossi | 3. Actress Hailey Glicksman | 4. 5-Time World Champion Horse Trainer Tony Rivera, Robert Rossi | 5. Pat Bondurant | 6. Actress/Author/Model Camerone Parker

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VYTal Affair-athon Current “VYTKids” and alumni cast members from the last three decades came together last month to perform for VYTal Affair-athon, a signature fundraising event for Valley Youth Theatre in Phoenix. The eight-hour, Jerry Lewis-style virtual event showcased the talent of VYT’s performers while raising money to support the theatre’s fee-free programming and low-cost ticket pricing. Watch the telethon and learn more at VYT.com.

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1. Brandon Brown | 2. Kylan Chait, Abigail Springer | 3. VYT Alum and GCU Student Anna Mettes | 4. Tristan Peterson-Steinert, Mark Feary | 5. VYT Performers Kate Brink, Kendall Luther | 6. Andrea Evans, Gary Jackson, Bobb Cooper, Risa Kostis, Oscar De las salas, Carey Peña

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Wrigley Mansion Wine Festival The Wrigley Mansion Wine Festival was held in August at the historic Wrigley Mansion, and the weekend included a series of interactive and engaging events featuring some of the wine world’s biggest names, as well as the Wrigley Mansion’s wine team. There was a Winemaker Dinner, Grand Wine Tasting, and interactive wine seminars. PHOTOGRAPHY BY MAEWOOD PHOTOGRAPHY

1. Master Sommelier Michael Jordan, Fred Scherrer | 2. Chef Ashley Goddard | 3. Winemaker Sam Teakle

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TWO RESTAURANT CONCEPTS OPENING AT THE COLONY Christopher Collins, chef/owner of the Valleybased Common Ground Culinary, is opening of two new concepts in the Uptown Phoenix neighborhood. Both concepts will move into The Colony, the 1950s-era mixed-use development that is a staple of the 7th Street dining district.

At street level, Neighborly Public House is a comfortable neighborhood culinary destination focused on quality seafood, pristine cuts of meat, and vegetables.

Located directly above Neighborly Public House, St. Urban is Collins’ take on a modern, French brasserie.

The new restaurants replace the now-closed Stock & Stable and Honor Amongst Thieves.

MATTHEW MINA JOINS JW MARRIOTT SCOTTSDALE CAMELBACK INN RESORT & SPA Matthew Mina was recently appointed executive sous chef at JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa. Chef Mina joins the Marriott family with an extensive culinary background. After serving in the Marine Corps, he attended culinary school in San Francisco, and baking and pastry school in Napa Valley, Calif. Upon graduation, he joined Auberge du Soleil as the pastry cook.

Chef Mina later worked in various kitchens in the San Francisco Bay area, Seattle, and throughout Oregon before moving to Arizona in Dec. 2018 to join Renaissance Downtown Phoenix as the executive sous chef. Marriott.com

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THE BENTLEY SCOTTSDALE POLO CHAMPIONSHIPS CELEBRATES ITS 10TH ANNIVERSARY

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the Neapolitan-style pizzas still have a starring role.

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LOCAL EXPERIENCES

FOODIE DURING THE HARVEST SEASON, OUR FOODIE COMMUNITY IS RIPE FOR THE PICKING. From comfort foods to pumpkin patches, to wineries and breweries, our city has plenty to offer during this time of year.

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+ At O.H.S.O. Brewery, find a rotation of seasonal brews—like the O.H.S.O. Hoppy IPA—and year-round favorites like the Popsicle Blond.

10810 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix, Arizona 85028 + Lovers of ales and lagers ranging from traditional to the far reaches of what beer can be will find several pleasers at Tombstone Brewing Company.

3935 E. Thomas Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85018 + Be on the lookout for Huss Brewing Co.’s launch of Papago Cherry Blossom—a riff on their Orange Blossom—and its first seltzer, Arizona Ranch Water.

100 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85012 + Family-owned and -operated Carlson Creek Vineyard fills its tasting room with beloved estate offerings like a Sangiovese and GSM-blend Rule of Three.

4142 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale, Arizona 85251 + Blue Clover Distillery’s spirit selection flaunts vodka with house-infused flavors grapefruit, lemon, strawberry, blood orange, spicy pepper and lemon-orange, and pineapple, blood orange and barrel-aged gin.

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SEASONAL COMFORT FOODS + There’s no shortage of comfort dishes at Beckett’s Table, like the Pork Osso Buco confit served over smoked tomato and Black Pepper Späetzle with caponata and lemon gremolata.

3717 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85018 + Get lost in Rusconi’s American Kitchen’s dreamy White Truffle Scented Mac-nCheese made with San Joaquin Valley Gold cheese and kissed with white truffle oil.

10637 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix, Arizona 85028 + At Hash Kitchen, the Hangover Short Rib Hash’s five-hour braised short ribs and jalapeño cornbread, and S’mores Pancakes, exude fall vibes.

4315 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85018 + Take the journey with Lon’s at the Hermosa Inn’s seasonal tasting menu, or savor the Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with spiced cashews and creme fraiche.

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+ Warm up at T. Cook’s with dishes like Mary's Organic Grilled Chicken served atop artichokes, asparagus, potatoes, candied radishes, and tarragon.

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FALL ACTIVITIES + Get a taste of Europe at Vincent’s Camelback Market’s imported fruits and vegetables, crusty breads, buttery croissants, jams, cheeses, and signature accoutrements.

3930 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85018 + Local produce, baked goods, honey, natural beef and pork, hand-crafted items, and more await at the RoadRunner Park Farmers Market.

3502 E. Cactus Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85073 + Partake in the Sundowner Cocktail Menu at Mountain Shadows amidst sunset on the Hearth ’61 patio or Camelback Overlook rooftop deck.

5635 E. Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley, Arizona 85253 + Stroll the Thursday evening Scottsdale ArtWalk and partake the sights and sounds of the Old Town gallery scene. www.scottsdalegalleries.com

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+ Procure your pumpkin at MacDonald's Ranch Pumpkin Patch. Bring the kids for the petting zoo, pony rides, Hay-bale Maze, and more.

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the crown jewel of paradise valley

Hav i ng the f i rst showcase home ea r n a Plat i nu m BA L A sets the sta nda rd for a l l the homes I a m bu i ld i ng i n Crow n Ca nyon

NESTLED IN A PRISTINE, UNTOUCHED CANYON IN THE

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CROWN CANYON, A GATED EXCLUSIVE PLANNED COMMUNITY OF LUXURY HOMES FOR THE ULTRA WEALTHY.

Enlisting developer Rich Brock and real estate agents Jonathan

Leaman,

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Melo,

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Kevin Groman, founder of Crown Canyon and owner/principal

Niederdrenk, Groman created the ultimate dream team to

of Crown Canyon Capital, discovered the hidden property and

bring the exclusivity of Crown Canyon to those with the most

acquired it with plans to develop some of the most high-end, lux-

discerning taste and wealth.

urious homes in all the Valley.

Brock is the founder of BedBrock Developers, and has been

A seasoned business man, Gorman had a vision for this

building and remodeling homes in Paradise Valley, Arcadia, and

untouched parcel of desert tucked into a mountainous setting

Scottsdale for more than 25 years, making him an integral part of

and enlisted a team of real estate professionals to help see that

Crown Canyon’s foundation.

vision through—an upscale community of residences where natural beauty meets urban convenience.

The canyon lies between Paradise Valley and the Biltmore area, and provides the utmost in security and seclusion while still only

Longtime friends De Melo and Niederdrenk came to Arizona by way of Germany.

“We enjoyed visiting on golf vacations,” Niederdrenk says. “We loved the weather and the people.”

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Some of the homesites w i l l be desig ned i n the F ra n k Lloyd Wr ig ht-i nspi red st yle, wh i le others w i l l be more moder n i n desig n,” says De Melo. “But they w i l l a l l be a rch itect u ra l ly sig n i f ica nt, ver y h ig h q ua l it y, a nd w i l l complement the deser t set t i ng.”

They liked Arizona so much and visited so frequently that they decided to partner to invest in a Scottsdale

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and nobody can build within or around it, offering residents the utmost in privacy and exclusivity.

townhome—a place where they could stay while they vis-

The homesites are named after gemstones—Onyx, the first

ited and rent out while they were home in Germany. When

in Crown Canyon to be sold; Jade, Amethyst, Opal, Amber,

they sold that property, they doubled their investment and

Garnet, Quartz, Ruby, Topaz, Turquoise, and two yet to be

decided to move to the United States to pursue a career

named. All 12 homesites are currently under construction or

in real estate. A few years ago they were introduced to

in the planning stages. Three of the homesites are slated to be

Groman and Brock, and joined the Crown Canyon team.

completely customized by the buyer, and the others are to be

Crown Canyon sits on 30 acres of desert landscape

what the Crown Canyon team refers to as “showcase homes.”

carved into the canyon and parceled into 12 homesites,

The starting price in Crown Canyon is $10 million, and

with the biggest lot at 5 acres. The homes will be the only

some of the homes are anticipated to be valued upwards

ones within the canyon, as the land is completely private

of $20 million.

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Crown Canyon offers the ultimate in luxury living. The

The design of Jade, one of the mountainside showcase

exclusive location is vast, surrounded by thousands of

homes, recently earned a prestigious Platinum Award from

acres of land within the Phoenix Mountain Preserve. The

the National Association of Home Builders’ annual Best in

design of all the homes will be congruous with the desert

American Living Awards. Architect CP Drewett of Drewett

landscaping, and will blend serenely into the mountainous

Works designed Jade and entitled the residential masterpiece

desert surroundings.

Tri-Angulate for the home’s dramatic hillside setting and

“Some of the homesites will be designed in the Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired style, while others will be more

majestic canyon views.

Brock acknowledges that the award sets the bar high.

modern in design,” says De Melo. “But they will all be

“Having the first showcase home earn a Platinum BALA

architecturally significant, very high quality, and will com-

sets the standard for all the homes I am building in Crown

plement the desert setting.”

Canyon,” he says. CrownCanyon.com

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Although it’s a menu staple at Renata’s Hearth (RenatasHearth.com) yearround, the Los Muertos conjures Halloween vibes with its smokey and unique presentation. The drink is made with serrano-infused reposado tequila, activated charcoal, agave, lime juice, black lava salt, and smoke.

At STK Steakhouse (STKSteakhouse.com), order the Green Goblin, made with vodka, lime juice, simple syrup, basil leaves, and jalapeño slices.

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Meanwhile, Blue Clover Distillery (BlueCloverDistillery.com) kicks off the season with the Halloween-inspired drink The Blue Goblet. Handmade Blue Clover Vodka makes this cauldron bubble with blue curaçao and lemon juice, finished off with a bloodred sugar rim.

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“There are ideas are percolating in my head all the time.

And when something pops up, I try to develop that idea into [something] that everyone can go to and enjoy.”

-SAM FOX

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SINCE 1998, LOCAL SAM FOX HAS OPENED MORE THAN 125

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RESTAURANTS AROUND THE COUNTRY—INCLUDING 17 HERE IN THE VALLEY—A UNIQUE ENTERTAINMENT CONCEPT, AND SOON, A HOTEL. “There are ideas are percolating in my head all the time,” explains the creator of locales such as Flower Child, Culinary Dropout, Zinburger, and The Henry under the Fox Restaurant Concepts (FRC) umbrella. “And when something pops up, I try to develop that idea into [something] that everyone can go to and enjoy.”

It’s no wonder Fox was named one of the 50 most influential people in the restaurant industry by Nation’s Restaurant News.

In fact, the entrepreneur partnered with Dr. Andrew Weil on the concept for True Food Kitchen, opening it first in Phoenix in 2008, then around the country, and selling it in 2017 to Centerbridge Partners. Today, Oprah is a partner.

Fox sold FRC—which now has 6,000 employees across 12 states— in 2019 to The Cheesecake Factory, although he remains its CEO. And, under his newest company, which he named Author & Edit Hospitality, he recently opened The Twelve Thirty Club in Nashville, Tennessee along with Justin Timberlake. The destination is a multilevel, progressive experience of dining, entertainment, and design.

His latest venture is the luxury hotel concept he’s building here in Arcadia, not far from where he lives.

Oh, and Fox is also a 12-time James Beard Award nominee, and a New York Times bestselling author.

Not bad for someone who dropped out of college.

Fox was born in Tucson and moved to the Valley 22 years ago, and although he opens locations all over the country, he has no plans to live anywhere but Arizona.

“We have deep roots here,” he says. “And for a big city, I think it’s really easy to live here. When I’m in Phoenix, I’m grounded and I’m at home. I love the ease of getting around the city and the friendly nature of the city.”

Fox’s wife grew up in Phoenix and is a graduate of Xavier College Preparatory, which is the school their daughter now attends. Their son is a student at Brophy College Preparatory.

“My wife is one of six, so my kids have 17 cousins on my wife’s side,” he says.

While the Fox children have grown up dining in restaurants and trying new foods because of their dad’s involvement in the industry, Sam himself also grew up in the industry.

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“I spent my childhood doing my homework in booths in my parents’ restaurant,” shares the third-generation restaurateur.

He also went treasure hunting for change under the seats at night, and later, waited tables and helped in the kitchen.

He began college at the University of Arizona, but quickly realized how much he missed working in hospitality. When he dropped out between his sophomore and junior years, he used his tuition money to open his first restaurant, which he called Wildflower American Cuisine.

“It was something I just gravitated towards at the time,” he says of the concept of that first venture. “A sports bar with a lot of beer!”

Opening Wildflower was a labor of love, and one of the most difficult things he’s done, he says.

“It was such a financial struggle early in my career,” he shares. “Those hard times really laid the foundation for who I am and how I run my business today. But when I was in those hard times, it was really hard to see

The Twelve Thirty Club

where I would be today.”

If only he knew then that he would be the only three-time recipient of the Hot Concept Award.

“I don’t think there’s an exact formula for [coming up with restaurant concept ideas],” he says. “I think it’s something that just comes to me through my travels, eating experiences, talking to my employees or guests.

It can be something I see, even a building.”

It’s the pull of the people that draws Fox to the industry, he shares.

“It’s the interaction with people, whether they’re guests or employees,” he explains. “That human element is amazing. I enjoy being in the restaurants talking to our guests and employees and learning from them all the time. I always ask myself who is going to want to come here, and who is going to want to work here. I always try to incorporate that into my designs.”

His latest project is The Global Ambassador, a luxury hotel with a worldly flair, where every detail was meticulously planned by Fox himself.

Of course, five unique dining venues—with cuisine influenced by the Mediterranean region including Greece, Italy, and Morocco—will be part of the hotel.

It was after being continually approached to open restaurants at various hotels (he never did) that Fox began to think about creating his own destination. His main objective in its creation was how it would fit into the community.

“I think you’re going to be really surprised at how welcoming it is for the community,” he says. “We encourage people to go there whether you’re staying there or not.”

A 141-room property—currently being built at Camelback Road and 44th Street—is slated to open in 2023. It will feature a Wellness Center complete with an expansive fitness level and ultra-luxe spa, plus a first-ofits-kind Member’s Club. Most notably within The Global Ambassador will be an impressive 18,000 square foot restaurant that will overlook the iconic Camelback Mountain.

“I’m building, designing, and running the hotel,” Fox explains. “Living here in the community, I feel like this will be a legacy project for me and my family, and we’re incredibly excited about sharing it with the community we live in.”

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TRAVEL DESTINATION

the pull of portugal STUNNING SCENERY PAIRS WITH CULINARY DELIGHTS AND LOCAL WINE ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY TARA HITCHCOCK

Alfama.

A peacock guarding Castelo São Jorge.

Hitchcock on Lisbon's historic Tram 28.

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Hitchcock on her Solar Dos Mouros balcony.

“AM I YOUR FIRST ARIZONAN SINCE YOUR COUN-

Always an early riser, especially when I travel, I grabbed

TRY OPENED BACK UP?” I ask Bruno Teixeira, as he

a coffee the next morning and walked over to the stunning

carries my luggage up three flights of stairs to a stun-

12th-century Castelo De São Jorge (a stone’s throw from

ning room overlooking Lisbon’s terracotta roofs, hills,

Solar dos Mouros), a mid-11th-century fortress overlook-

and cobblestone streets.

ing Lisbon… a place the Celts, Moors, and Romans all

The hotel manager laughs.

called home. Today, the main residents are the beautiful

“You are,” he says, smiling.

peacocks that roam the grounds and tolerate tourists who

Teixeira moved to the Portuguese capital eight years

try to get close and snap a photo.

ago, spending the last six running Solar Dos Mouros, a

Determined to cover as much ground as I could in

charming boutique hotel in one of Lisbon’s oldest and

48 hours, I worked my way down to the seaport, past

hippest areas, the Alfama district.

a popular Saturday market, taking a break to hop on

“The tiny streets, the small tapas bars, the wine of

Lisbon’s historic Tram 28, where the rattle of the vin-

course,” he answers, when I ask what he loves most

tage streetcar managed to hide my heavy breathing as

about Lisbon.

the tram meandered through streets so narrow that it’s

For me? Just four hours in I was already smitten with the city’s colors, from the bougainvillea hugging

amazing I didn’t accidentally knock over a pedestrian with my resting elbow.

the city’s aging buildings to the hand-painted azulejos

Apparently, people in Lisbon are NOT claustropho-

(tiles dating back to the Moors) that you can’t miss. I

bic and must be former Cirque du Soleil performers

learned quickly Lisbon is a vibrant place, where you’re

who know how to navigate small spaces during their

guaranteed to work off the country’s famous pastel de

walks home.

nata (custard tarts), since walking is a sport here. Like San Francisco, Lisbon is VERY hilly.

“About that,” Texiera tells me later, “you have to be careful. Keep your arms inside the tram.”

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Strolling the streets of Alfama.

Umbrellas lining a street in Downtown Lisbon.

I decided to spend the next few days driving through the countryside up to the Alto Douro wine area, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site and Portugal’s response to Napa Valley. Sure, you

Lisbon's historic Tram 28.

can find a nice dry red or white, but this place is all about their Port. Pair it with cheese and cured

While I DID manage to keep my arms and hands

meat? Don’t get me started! I spent the afternoon

away from many of Lisbon’s pastries (trying not to

at Quinta do Bomfim, a family-run vineyard and estate overlooking

overdo it), I couldn’t resist an octopus hotdog for lunch

the Douro River, where wine guide Luís Pereira spent a lot of time

(believe it or not, great!) and later, a seafood specialty

talking about Ruby and Tawny. After realizing they weren’t two

at Bairro do Avillez, owned by one of Portugal’s most

Vegas showgirls who had decided to bring their talents to Portugal,

famous chefs, Michelin-rated José Avillez.

but instead categories of Port (I preferred the more “caramel-tast-

Chef Avillez has made a career promoting Portuguese gastronomy with his innovative and soul-

ing” tawny), I asked Pereira what makes the Douro Valley ripe (no pun intended) for producing such great, sweet wines.

ful dishes, and, with more than 20 restaurants in his

“It’s like a puzzle with very unique pieces,” he tells me. “Side-

portfolio, he is thrilled tourists are starting to come

mountain vineyards, soil made of schist and shale, and the weather.

back to his country.

We have a saying here: ‘We have nine months of winter and three

“We’ve been fighting the last year-and-a-half in this pandemic. It’s amazing to have back people from all around the world. For the whole world, it was a diffi-

months of hell in the summer.’”

I tell him I’m from Arizona and know ALL about blazing, hellish summer months.

cult time. So, to be able to travel? I’ve talked with other

Portugal may be a small country, but it is full of identity and heart

American tourists,” he says, looking around as if to make

with castles, coastlines, and a consistent Mediterranean climate. It’s

sure no one else is listening. “They’re my favorite guests.”

also home to some of the nicest people you’ll meet. In fact, Teixeira

He laughs.

emailed during my trip north, wanting to make sure I was still having

I repay the compliment by telling him how much

a good time in his country. I told him I’d barely scratched the surface

I loved my dinner, and that, if I could, I’d give him another Michelin star JUST for his generous use of my favorite herb, cilantro.

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FOOD & WINE

the spirit of perseverance IT’S ROXX VODKA’S TIME TO SHINE

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"I'm t ruly blessed t o h ave gone t hrough and survived all of t he situations t h at made me a st ronger person.

Roxx V odka is a beautiful di amond in t he rough and it deserves t o finally shine."

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adds that the flavor is smooth and refreshing

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The recipe in question? How to make Roxx

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Vodka, an award-winning premium craft

plex tasting profile.

vodka imported from Poland and distributed in Phoenix.

Nielsen took a winding—but worthwhile— road to launching the growing spirit brand.

“While enjoying Roxx, you will experience a dry yet fruity taste along with a hint of pastry ending with a peppery, yet very smooth finish,” she explains.

Originally working in local advertising,

While Roxx Vodka launched in 2012, it wasn’t

Nielsen made successful connections with

introduced to consumers until 2015. Nielsen

national retail brands. This led her to launch

recalls that the brand started off strong, gaining

Mail America, a national print marketing

loyal customers and national attention. Then,

firm. Through Mail America, she grew annual

ExxonMobil filed a lawsuit against Nielsen’s

revenues to more than $20 million per year

company regarding the original logo.

when she founded Nielsen Publishing, which

“The ExxonMobil trademark infringement

produced an award-winning design and

case certainly shut me down and drained

architecture magazine, Sources + Design.

me of all of my capital, but I knew I had to

Then, the Great Recession hit—and with

somehow find a way to keep going. I had

it, a business deal that went south. As part of

nearly 1,400 cases of Roxx that I could no

the settlement, Nielsen was given the recipe

longer sell because of the Exxon case,”

to the spirit that would become Roxx Vodka.

Nielsen recalls.

“I had no idea all of the government per-

The case took nearly four years to settle.

mits, licenses, and loopholes I had to jump

Still, Nielsen persevered and re-launched

through just to bring Roxx Vodka to market,”

the brand.

she shares. “I funded my entire business

“I was introduced to Burke Files, who helped

from 2012 until the end of 2018. Once I real-

me tremendously with setting the company

ized how incredible the vodka was, I knew it

up to receive a small friends and family round

was a matter of consistency and connecting

of funding,” she explains. “I was able to finally

with the right network.”

relaunch Roxx in October 2019, but Covid-19

Roxx was founded locally, but Nielsen chose to produce the vodka in Poland.

shutting down all restaurants and bars in March 2020 also meant a shutdown for Roxx. I was

“We chose Poland to produce Roxx

again faced with a major setback, but now I also

because it has a tradition of more than five

had a handful of investors that I was account-

centuries of master distillers,” she says. She

able to, as well.”

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FOOD & WINE (CONTINUED) Luckily, in August 2020, Nielsen says her current business partners tried the vodka brand for the first time and loved the product.

“They could not have found me at a better time, and we officially became partners this past April. We align in keeping the integrity of the product, company, and overall customer experience, so I’m thrilled.”

Today, Nielsen and ROXX Vodka are back at it.

“Roxx Vodka is based in Arizona, and we want to be a big part of our community,” she says. “We are partnering with events that will benefit the local Phoenix community such as Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Make-A-Wish Arizona, Kids in Focus, and so many more.”

She adds that Roxx can also be found in several restaurants across the Valley, and will soon be sold at Arizona-based grocery stores.

As the brand becomes well-known locally, Nielsen hopes to eventually expand to other states.

“I’m truly blessed to have gone through and survived all of the situations that made me a stronger person,” she says. “Roxx Vodka is a beautiful diamond in the rough and it deserves to finally shine.”

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CULINARY CREATIONS

Br i ng i ng Joy B ack i nt o t he K it chen

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F i nd t he t h i n g s t h at you love .

Ta ke t he s t r e s s ou t of fo o d .

Fe e d p e ople b e c au s e a l l t he y r e a l l y c a r e a b ou t i s s p end i n g t i me w it h you . Br i n g joy b ack i nt o t he k it chen .”

beaten path, Chef ‘Dennis The Prescott’ is a culinary change maker whose feed you’ll want to feast on Originally an aspiring musician, Canadian-born Dennis Prescott’s journey began while in university with a single invitation from another solo musician who asked him to tour with them around the US. This eventually took him to Nashville where they began making records and pursuing their musical dreams.

Yet, in the midst of all of this, Dennis was not taking care of himself — eating take out, dollar menus, etc, had become a way of life. A friend had a “come to Jesus” moment with him and stressed that he needed to start taking care of himself. Having no idea exactly what that meant or how to do so, the advice was simple: “You need to start eating better.”

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The St a r t “Go to the library and borrow some cookbooks,” his friend suggested.

Dennis went to a nearby library and borrowed three books only to have his friend ask why he chose those in particular. Dennis remembers saying verbatim, “I don’t know? The guy on the cover looks kinda good looking, and I feel like I could probably pull these recipes off, and he seems really happy too!” As it turned out they were three books by Jamie Oliver; it’s just that he had no idea who Jamie Oliver was at the time.

Flash forward and Dennis’ first dinner-hosting experiment was made up of twenty people from the music studio, all sitting in camping chairs with beer koozies and makeshift tables in his apartment.

“I remember at the time this moment of, okay, the food is on the table, it’s a stressful thing, and then everybody tucks in and they take their first bite, and there’s a moment of hush that kind of came over everyone; it got really quiet just for a second, and then everyone started talking and getting into it and I fell in love with food right there at that moment.

What eventually followed were 13 episodes over nine months where the Restaurants on the Edge team traveled to and filmed restaurant revivals that included three in Canada, one in the continental US, one in Hawaii, and others outside of North America, including Hong Kong, Slovenia, Austria, Malta, St. Lucia and Finland.

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CULINARY CREATIONS (CONTINUED)

“ W hen you get of f t he b e at en pat h a l it t le bit , you le a r n t he d i f fer enc e b et we en v ac at ion a nd t r avel .

T r avel R ecom mend at ion s for Food ies “Slovenia borders Italy and Croatia, which is to say there are a lot of shared values in and around food; they have really great cheese, dairy, beef, pasta, but very few tourists, hardly any. So if you love Italy, that kind of specific travel and food experience, particularly Northern Italy, because you can see the Alps from where they are. It’s picture perfect, a beautiful place, and also where orange wine is from.”

Dennis also highly recommends Costa Rica, Hawaii and Finland.

“Most people love the idea of travel, but we tend to pick the same places when we travel, and there is nothing wrong with that, they are amazing for a reason, but when you get off the beaten path a little bit, you learn the difference between vacation and travel.”

Restaurants on the Edge is important and meaningful to Chef Prescott because it tells stories of hope and joy and redemption around the kitchen. Oftentimes the food space can be very stressful, but he believes that at the end of the day, people just want to spend time with other people that they love.

One of the most common fears Dennis hears from people cooking and/or grilling at home is, ‘where do I start? I don’t know how to get going, so I just don’t.’

Rather than overcomplicating it, Dennis recommends cooking the things that bring you joy — things that are on a restaurant menu you can’t NOT order because you’re so pumped that those dishes are on there.

“Find the things that you love. Take the stress out of food. Feed people because all they really care about is spending time with you. Bring joy back into the kitchen.”

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Anniversary. Enjoy polo superstar and

theatre—a musical that has had a

decade in which it was created. Works

GQ model Nic Roldan, plus four polo

profound impact on culture, politics,

include T.C. Cannon’s response to the

matchups and more VIP space than

and education. ASUGammage.com

Vietnam War in the lithograph On Drinkin’

ever before. This year’s event includes

Beer in Vietnam in 1967 (1971). Heard.org

a Morning Beer Festival, one-of-a-kind

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THE BENTLEY SCOTTSDALE POLO CHAMPIONSHIPS WestWorld of Scottsdale

Bentley

Scottsdale celebrates

its

Polo 10th

live performances, luxury fashion shows,

7TH HARVEST MOON FEAST Tarbell's

Join top chefs at this event that bene-

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a Canine Couture Fashion Show, exotic

MOONDANCE

only. ThePoloParty.com

car displays, a rugby and lacrosse match, and new experiences for this year

Heard Museum

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fits C-CAP and the 9,000 students in

The Heard’s largest annual fundrais-

Arizona who receive the training the

ing event returns for its 20th anniver-

nonprofit provides. With 25 food tables,

sary. Chaired by local arts advocates

high school students will be catering

and philanthropists, Jan Cacheris

the event with culinary creations made

and Marilyn Harris, Moondance will

alongside their chef mentors. There will

honor the artistic accomplishments

The Mimosa & Monet Art Class

also be drinks; celebrity chefs; and live

of acclaimed jeweler Denise Wallace

Series is held with artist-in-resi-

entertainment by Nate Nathan and the

(Chugach Sugpiaq/Alutiiq) and long-

dence, Carrie Curran, and features

MacDaddy-O’s, a band featuring Chef

time Heard Museum supporters and

a morning of mimosas and entertain-

Mark Tarbell himself. CCAPAZ.org

institutional leaders Mary Ellen and

ing art instruction. For beginners to

Bob McKee. Guests will enjoy dinner,

emerging professionals, Curran—the

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a silent auction, dancing, and live

owner of Creative Color Art Studio—

entertainment. Heard.org

teaches, inspires, and guides guests

BUCKLES AND BANGLES

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acrylic on canvas to create their very

ASU CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

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MIMOSA & MONET Hermosa Inn

on an artistic journey while using

Desert Foothills Events

It’s time to dig out your Western wear and join UMOM for a night under the stars to help the organization raise

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performance of a newly-created edition

own masterpiece. HermosaInn.com

The Madison Center for the Arts

much-needed funding for families

The ASU Chamber Orchestra pres-

experiencing homelessness in our

ents two of ASU’s emerging stars:

community at UMOM’s signature

DMA

Western-themed

gala.

Higuita, winner of the 2020 ASU

The event includes live music from

Composition Competition, as well as

Join the fun and walk or run to help raise

Mogollon, food and drinks, one-of-a

bassist Nathaniel De la Cruz, winner of

funds for the children in our commu-

kind live and silent auction items, and

the 2021 ASU Concerto Competition,

nity impacted by abuse and neglect.

memorable client stories. UMOM.org

who will perform Frank Proto’s virtuo-

There will be a 1-mile and a 2.8-mile

sic Nine Variants on Paganini. The con-

course. Come as you are or dress up

cert concludes with a world premiere

in costume. Wheelchairs, strollers, and

fundraising

Paradise Valley Lifestyle | October 2021

composer

Daniel

Taborda

CHILDHELP WINGS TRICK OR TROT FAMILY FUN RUN McCormick Ranch Golf Club

wagons welcome (no leashed pets, roller blades, skateboards, or motorized devices). There will be refreshments, snacks, music, and a raffle at the finish line. Childhelp.org/trickortrot

24 23RD ANNUAL ARIZONA HUMANE SOCIETY’S COMPASSION WITH FASHION JW Marriott Camelback Inn

The Valley’s beloved annual charity event benefiting the Arizona Humane Society, Compassion with Fashion, makes its return in 2021. This year's theme is Compassion in Bloom, and attendees will enjoy a luncheon, silent auction, and much more.

AZHumane.org

28-30 POTTED POTTER

The Madison Center for the Arts

Playing to sold out houses all over the world, Potted Potter takes on the ultimate challenge of condensing all seven wizarding books into 70 hilarious minutes. This fantastically funny show features favorite characters, a special appearance from a fire-breathing dragon, endless costumes, brilliant songs, ridiculous props, and a generous helping of magic. TheMadison.org

29, 30 SPOOKTACULAR HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL

Salt River Fieds at Talking Stick

More than 20 hot air balloons on display, trick-ortreating, live music, food and drinks, a Kids’ Zone, a vendor market, tethered balloon rides, a Spooky Trail, fireworks, and more are part of this fun Halloween event.

Showcase your best costume to participate in the nightly costume contest.

AZSpooktacular.com CityLifestyle.com/ParadiseValley

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