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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

Lyssa Van Cleave | lyssa.vancleave@lifestylepubs.com

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

ACCO UNT MANAGER

DAUGHTER ARE AT THE GROCERY STORE, PICKING UP INGREDIENTS TO

Jen David | jen.david@lifestylepubs.com

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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Dani Moore CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Alison Bailin Batz, Georgann Yara CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

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

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called 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 Jeffrey and Mike Mastro to talk about their restaurants, favorite foods, and what they do when they’re not working.

We also feature a story called “Art on a Plate.” Food is not just about taste, but its

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry

visual presentation—and boy, do these dishes wow.

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There’s also a story featuring Riot Hospitality Group’s Culinary Director Dustin

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

Cooke and his new menu items, a travel feature on a Utah destination, and—just in

AD MANAGER Chad Jensen

time for Halloween—a story on haunted places around the Valley.

REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell

In regard to food, we’re so lucky to have so many talented chefs living here. 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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INSIDE THE ISSUE OCTOBER 2021

FEATURES 28 Destination Utah Ski, Spa, Swim, Dine, and More at Westgate Park City Resort & Spa

32 Cooke in the Kitchen Riot Hospitality Group Culinary Director Dustin Cooke Adding New Flavor to Concepts Valleywide

38 Serving Up Success A Conversation with Jeffrey and Mike Mastro

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

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20 Local Experiences 24 Locally Owned 28 Travel Destination 44 Artist’s Palette 50 City Scene 54 Culinary Creations 56 Lifestyle Calendar

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The new concept—in partnership with Tableside Partners, which owns and operates both Taphouse Kitchen locations in Arizona, as well as multiple restaurants in California—boasts a welcoming,

AZ WINE WAGON OFFERS WINETASTING DAY TRIPS There’s a new way to experience wine—via the

all-day environment for shoppers, residents, neighbors, and visitors to enjoy a cup of coffee, a glass of wine, or a refreshing cocktail along with a selection of food.

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CAMPO ITALIAN BISTRO AND BAR ADDS ALL-WEEKEND BRUNCH Ready for brunch? Campo Italian Bistro and Bar—led by James Beard Award-winning Chef Alessandro “Alex” Stratta and Genuine Concepts’ Executive Chef Jeremy Pacheco—is now serving

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“We’re excited to add Landmark Theatres to our elevated retail lineup and to bring a unique moviegoing experience to the community,” says Richard Hunt, general manager of Scottsdale Quarter.

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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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15681 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 + Family-owned and -operated Carlson Creek Vineyard fills its tasting room with beloved estate offerings like a Sangiovese and GSM-blend Rule of Three.

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7212 E. Main St., Scottsdale, Arizona 85251 + Fall is the season for a steak-and-potatoes dinner and Zinqué has a French bistro classic version, steak frites—steak served with chimichurri and peppercorn sauce and paired with petite fries.

4712 N. Goldwater Blvd., Scottsdale, Arizona 85251 + Any handmade pasta selection at Marcellino Ristorante is the ultimate comfort food go-to. See firsthand how to create the perfect dish during a monthly Learn and Lunch class.

7114 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona 85251 + At Roaring Fork, dig into the Green Chili Mac and Cheese or the Green Chili Pork Stew with Warm Buttered Tortillas.

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FALL ACTIVITIES + Carve out some fun this fall season and join the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess as the resort transforms for its second annual spooktacular event, Pumpkin Fest #AtThePrincess.

7575 E. Princess Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255 + Take a date night cooking class at Sur La Table and make fall pies, beef bourguignon, and spaetzle and sweet treats like apple cranberry crumble.

7014 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale, Arizona 85251 + Procure your pumpkin at MacDonald's Ranch Pumpkin Patch. Bring the kids for the petting zoo, pony rides, Hay-bale Maze and more.

26540 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255 + At Black Rock Coffee, pick up a Pumpkin Cold Foam Brew—available only through Oct. 31.

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DUSTIN COOKE GREW UP IN TEMECULA, A NOW-THRIVING

“It was something I never considered previously,

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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.

who met with a professor at the Culinary Food and

“It’s funny both my hometown and I got into food and wine, because back in the early 1990s, neither of us was on that track,”

Management program at the Art Institute of San Diego and enrolled two weeks later.

says Cooke, whose first job was as a delivery driver (at just 15—with

During his final year of study, Cooke’s parents

his learner’s permit!) for his parents’ furniture business. “Back then,

relocated to Phoenix, a city that he had always

we were both all about Chili’s and Applebee’s versus true epicu-

loved as well. Interested in making the same

rean experiences.”

move, Cooke worked with the Art Institute’s sis-

A gifted athlete in his teens, when not driving for his parents

ter campus in the Valley to transfer his credits,

Cooke competed in most sports, including as a starter on a traveling

moving here in 2006 and eventually finishing his

hockey team. He also got a second job washing dishes at a fast food

formal studies in 2007.

restaurant. Upon graduating high school in 2003, Cooke moved to Colorado for college.

“Let’s just say I excelled at the college experience more than the actual college classes,” says Cooke. “And once winter hit, this Southern California native was rethinking his entire life plan.”

When working at a small restaurant soon after graduation, Cooke was given a piece of advice that changed his life.

“Wade Phillips, the then-executive chef for the Paradise Valley Country Club and a great mentor to

The bone-chilling cold, combined with Cooke’s indecision at a

me, told me that I needed to decide if I was going to

specific field of study, led him to move back to Southern California,

follow the money or follow the passion as it relates

where he started working in kitchens again.

to cooking. If it was passion, I needed to spend

“This time, I had the opportunity to cook versus just wash dishes,” says Cooke. “And it turned out I had a knack for it.”

He so impressed the executive chef at the restaurant where he worked that they encouraged Cooke to look into culinary school.

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as much time in different kitchens as possible to develop my own culinary point of view, as well as to better understand others at venues of every shape and size,” says Cooke.

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Choosing passion, Cooke spent the next several years

destinations focused on local, responsibly sourced elements

honing his craft in more than 20 kitchens across the Valley,

and high-end cuts of meat, as well as hand-crafted cocktails;

including Olive & Ivy, Arrogant Butcher, Culinary Dropout,

Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row, which through its two locations

Three Tomatoes and a Mozzarella, and more. He would earn

in Arizona offers such a celebrated party atmosphere that you

his first executive chef position at Gordon Biersch in Glendale

might not even notice the care used in choosing local menu

in 2011, and then a leadership role with MG Fresh Concepts

ingredients (but they are there!); El Hefe, a raucous Mexican

in 2015. While at MG, Cooke had the opportunity to visit Blue

restaurant and nightclub concept with a “see-and-be-seen”

Sky Farms in West Phoenix.

brunch on the weekends; and Riot House, which is the Valley’s

“The family-run farm is Certified Organic,” says Cooke.

official University of Notre Dame bar during the college football

“They use organic, non-GMO, and untreated seed, and their

season and a year-round party bar with surprisingly elevated

produce is cultivated in accordance to the federal standards

martinis and a sneakily impressive menu.

set by the USDA National Organic Program. One taste of

Cooke has worked to bring in everything from Sweet

their harvest, and I found my culinary point of view in incor-

Chili Cauliflower and Maple Almond Salmon to Truffle

porating local and sustainable ingredients into playful, cre-

Cheeseburgers and Hawaiian Pork Chops onto the menus at

ative recipes accessible to all.”

the various concepts. After completing a successful Restaurant

Cooke would take his point of view to The Vig McDowell Mountain Ranch just prior to the onset of Covid-19, and then

to debut a series of fall offerings in coming weeks as well.

in June 2021 accepted the role of culinary director at Riot

As busy at home as he is “at the office,” Cooke is happily

Hospitality Group. The position allows him to incorporate

married with four kids, three of whom are only 11 months

local and sustainable ingredients in menu across five distinct

apart, and is an active youth sports coach.

concepts: Farm & Craft, which offers healthy and sustainable

“My oldest is 12, and then we have twins who are 11, and

food in a community-style atmosphere, notably a wellness

our youngest is 5,” says Cooke. “We are a full, happy house.

menu with four culinary paths to optimal health; Hand Cut

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ARTICLE MICHELLE GLICKSMAN | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

A CONVERSATION WITH JEFFREY AND MIKE MASTRO IF YOU’VE BEEN IN THE VALLEY FOR ANY LENGTH OF TIME, YOU’VE MOST LIKELY HEARD OF—IF NOT DINED AT—A RESTAURANT CONCEPT CREATED BY THE MASTRO FAMILY. The two brothers—Jeffrey and Mike Mastro—grew up working alongside their father, Dennis, in what was then the family restaurants, Mastro’s Steakhouse and Mastro’s Ocean Club.

Jeffrey later went to law school, while Mike continued to work with the restaurants.

After the family sold their original concepts in 2007, the brothers joined together to found Prime Steak Concepts, and a new restaurant empire was born.

Jeffrey took on the role of CEO, Mike took on the role of president, and together they created and opened Dominick’s Steakhouse, Steak 44, Ocean 44, and Steak 48 (Houston, Chicago, Philadelphia, Charlotte).

We caught up with them to talk restaurants, favorite foods, and what they do when they’re not working.

LET’S TALK FOOD AND RESTAURANTS! YOU SOLD THE FAMILY BUSINESS—MASTRO’S STEAKHOUSE AND MASTRO’S OCEAN CLUB BRANDS—MANY YEARS AGO, AND HAVE SINCE CREATED SEVERAL NEW CONCEPTS. WHAT DREW YOU TO WANT TO STAY IN THE RESTAURANT BUSINESS? Jeffrey: There is a small distance, but big difference, between working your life away and your life’s work. My brother and I are grateful that we are squarely on the “life’s work” side of the ledger and enjoying the journey.

Mike: We are fortunate to have the opportunity after selling the Mastro’s brand in 2007 to do what we love for a second time—there is nothing we would rather be doing. It was an easy decision.

HOW DID YOU COME UP WITH THE CONCEPTS FOR EACH NEW LOCALE? Mike: Each brand is uniquely its own. Our goal was to create three concepts that did not substitute for each other, but rather complemented each other, so that our guests could dine at Steak 44 on a Tuesday, Ocean 44 on a Friday, and Dominick’s Steakhouse the next week and enjoy three great, different experiences.

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“My brother and I are grateful that we are squarely o n t h e ‘ l i f e ’s w o r k ’ side of the ledger and enjoying the j o u r n e y.”

Jeffrey and Mike Mastro.

Photo by James Patrick

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AND THE NAMES?

guests are looking for today. To continue to improve what

Jeffrey: Dominick’s Steakhouse is named after our grand-

we do as we grow, we have an R&D chef whose full-time

father. It is a special place, and one that was intended to be

job is to help us not only come up with great new items

the only one of its kind.

that fit our concepts, but to also look for ways to improve

Mike: Steak 44’s location on 44th Street was a fortunate

our current items; even little tweaks to their presentations,

inspiration for a name that fits the concept, which is a revital-

or if a better ingredient comes available, we always want

ized classic American steakhouse. Ocean 44 is a completely

to deliver the best to our guests.

different feel from Steak 44, and after two years of R&D on

the menu, “ocean” was definitely in the name and the 44 ties

WHAT ARE YOUR PERSONAL TOP THREE FAVORITE

the personal service and highest-quality food and drinks that

MENU ITEMS ACROSS ALL OF YOUR RESTAURANTS?

our guests have come to expect.

Jeffrey: Steak 48 is a nod to our home state of Arizona being the 48th state in the Union. It is a slightly different ver-

Wow! That is the toughest question yet…

Mike: Lobster Escargot appetizer (at Ocean 44 only), Tomahawk Porkchops, and 22 oz. Bone-in Ribeye.

sion of Steak 44, designed to complement each local market

Jeffrey: The Butcher’s Cut (it is not on the menu but our

that it’s in. All Steak 48s are outside of Arizona—Houston,

butchers hand-cut a few every day), Chicken Fried Lobster

Chicago, Philadelphia, and Charlotte.

appetizer, and Praline Sweet Potato side dish.

WHAT DO YOU THINK SETS YOUR RESTAURANTS

YOUR RESTAURANTS ARE POPULAR LOCALES FOR

APART FROM OTHERS?

EVENTS AND FUNDRAISERS—ESPECIALLY THE

Jeffrey: Three things come to mind. The first is our great staff—each restaurant is alive with a unique personality that

ROOFTOP POOL AREA OF DOMINICK’S STEAKHOUSE. HOW DO YOU GIVE BACK YOURSELVES?

makes our guests welcome and comfortable, and our staff

We are both very involved in all of the giving that we do

trains and works very hard and we have them to thank for

at our locations. It is something that is part of the fabric of

that. The second is the physical environment—each place

who we are as a family and a family business. In addition to

feels very different and fits the neighborhood it is in, from the

supporting numerous charities throughout the year, we were

dramatic high ceilings at Ocean 44 to the residential scale

asked by Jennifer Moser to be honorary chairs, along with

of Steak 44 to the rooftop poolside dining at Dominick’s,

our father Dennis, for the Phoenix Heart Ball taking place

you are in a completely different environment depending on

this November, and have been helping her by having some

which one you choose. The third is the menu—each place

fundraising events in the restaurants.

has some similarities and a few additions to make it unique.

Ocean 44 especially—the menu is very different from the

WHAT IS ONE THING YOU LEARNED ABOUT LIFE

steakhouses. You could eat at all three and have something

FROM WORKING IN RESTAURANTS?

completely different.

As people, we are best when we are all together, eating and drinking, interacting, enjoying, disagreeing, and cele-

IN ADDITION TO THE MENU ITEMS YOU’D EXPECT TO

brating… together.

FIND WHEN YOU HEAR “STEAKHOUSE” OR “SEAFOOD,” YOU HAVE A VARIETY OF ITEMS, INCLUDING MANY UNIQUE OFFERINGS, ON YOUR MENUS. WHAT INSPIRED THAT? Mike: Options is a great word and part of all of our concepts. One of the many things we learned from our previous concepts is that our guests’ expectations are always increasing, and we always want to over-deliver. We offer steak “and”... and the “and” are innovative and interesting items beyond what you would see on a steakhouse or seafood menu. We feel this is considerate and what our

ANY PLANS FOR FUTURE RESTAURANTS? Yes, we are really enjoying what we are doing and we have a great team of people who feel the same way, and we are excited to keep growing at a comfortable pace.

WHEN YOU’RE NOT WORKING, YOU’RE… Jeffrey: Enjoying time with my family and usually training for a marathon.

Mike: Spending time with my wife and kids and new grandson, or riding horses.

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CITY SCENE ARTICLE GEORGANN YARA

The Haunted Valley

A LOT MORE THAN MERE BUMPS IN THE NIGHT GO ON IN MOST HAUNTED LOCALES IN METRO PHOENIX

A LITTLE GIRL WHO HUSHES TALKATIVE THEATRE

owner in the early 1970s and transformed it into a museum.

AUDIENCES. A dancing couple in a closed bar who dis-

Its classic Queen Anne style gives it a haunted house vis-

appear when police show up. A heartbroken woman who

age, but the haunting vibe goes beyond appearances.

jumped to her death. And, a classic cowboy who still knows

The structure took on a supernatural life of its own in the

how to have a good time. Get to know some of the Valley’s

early 1980s after one of its caretakers was shot outside of

perennial haunted hot spots and the legends behind them.

the house. Legend has it that the ghost of the caretaker continues to oversee his place of employment, and makes

ORPHEUM THEATRE

his presence known with never-used fireplaces that ran-

This stunning venue has wowed crowds since 1929. But,

domly illuminate or give off heat, doors that lock on their

it’s also known for entertainment off the stage. There are tales

own, and museum pieces that get mysteriously shuffled

of creepy goings-on in the dressing rooms and a mystery

around. Visitors have also reported a shadow in their periph-

greeter, but the star is the ghost of a little girl called “Maddie”

eral vision, and footsteps progressing on the staircase that

who regularly strolls the property and has been known to tap

don’t belonging to anyone. HeritageSquarePHX.org

chatty people on the shoulder and shush them in the balcony.

The theatre has embraced its haunted persona and repeated

JEFFERSON PARK

appearances on the state’s “Most Haunted Places” lists, and

With a baseball field, volleyball court, playground for

operates its own Orpheum Ghost Tour that gives guests who

kids of all ages, and lots of ramada and picnic spots, this

dare the spooky scoop. PhoenixConventionCenter.com

Mesa park is the ideal neighborhood family gathering space. But after dark and, they say, around midnight, it

THE STOCKYARDS

takes a PG-13 turn.

This 74-year-old east Phoenix steakhouse and former

According to legend, this peaceful spot is home to the

packing house has been the site of several spooky encoun-

ghost of a young girl who was assaulted and murdered in

ters. Once, a bar patron saw a woman wearing red walk

the park. Doomed to spend eternity running from tree to

behind him with her reflection moving in the mirror behind

tree in a never-ending effort to escape her fate, late-night

the bar. But when he turned around, she wasn’t there. The

park-goers have heard her screams and seen her faded

owner has claimed to have lost cleaning crews after they

image streaking by, sometimes up close. MesaParks.com/

experienced paranormal activity after hours, and there are

parks-facilities/parks/jefferson-park

numerous staff stories over the years about hearing voices when not a single soul—that can be seen with the naked eye, anyway—is around. StockyardsSteakhouse.com

HOTEL SAN CARLOS Not long after this Downtown Phoenix hotel opened in 1928, a young woman jumped to her death from the roof

ROSSON HOUSE AT HERITAGE SQUARE

after suffering a devastating breakup with her boyfriend.

Built in 1895, this classic Victorian was home to the influ-

Today, guests continue to report seeing a woman in white

ential Rosson family, as well as to the many other owners

standing bedside before vanishing. Both guests and staff

who followed until the City of Phoenix became its final

have reported her wandering the staircases, as well.

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G e t to k n ow s o m e o f t h e Va l l e y’s p e r e n n i a l h au n t e d h ot s p ots a n d t h e legends behind them.

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CITY SCENE (CONTINUED) There are also accounts of children’s voices and laughing amid

THE HERMOSA INN

the patter of footsteps running through the halls or basement—

This elegant grand dame of the Valley’s prestigious resort scene

possible supernatural vestiges of the city’s first school which

is not only a beloved spot for the living seeking to celebrate small

was built in the late 19th Century where the hotel now stands.

and large occasions. Alonzo “Lon” Megargee III was the original

HistoricHotelSanCarlos.com

owner of the Inn, which also served as his home. He was a famous cowboy artist and created some of his greatest pieces here. After

CASEY MOORE’S OYSTER HOUSE This house-turned-neighborhood bar and seafood spot a few blocks from Tempe’s Mill Avenue is just as famous for its decades-worth of

he died at the age of 77, patrons and staff have reported seeing his unmistakable tall lanky shadow and silhouette with his trademark Stetson hat around the restaurant that bears his name.

odd sightings. The most common: A man and woman in vintage cloth-

But, his presence has rarely garnered fear. Known as a friendly

ing are seen dancing on the second floor after closing time—usually

and good-time loving ghost, Lon is credited with the random

around 4 a.m.—but when neighbors have called the police, they arrive

falling of glasses and beer bottles off the bar, pots tumbling off

at an empty space and an alarm system that is undisturbed.

The couple are said to be the ghosts of William and Mary Moeur, the

kitchen shelves, and the occasional inexplicable flushing of toilets. HermosaInn.com

original owners of the historic home and part of the influential Moeur family responsible for much of the early development of Tempe.

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PIONEER LIVING HISTORY MUSEUM

Others report a vision of a woman wandering around during

It’s a bit of a drive, but the isolation of this 90-acre collection

business hours. Legend says she was a resident during the days

of two-dozen historic 19th-century buildings tucked away in the

when the building was used as a boarding house and possible

black rock foothills of North Phoenix adds to its secluded if-you-

brothel, and was strangled by her bitter ex-boyfriend. She is also

scream-will-anyone-hear-you persona.

blamed for the occasional pictures flying off walls, silverware

The museum includes original homes of territorial settlers

hurled off tables, and chairs mysteriously rearranged overnight.

who helped tame the Wild West. Some say these structures that

CaseyMooresOysterHouse.godaddysites.com

come from all over the state also each come with their own ghost.

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Orpheum Theatre Phoenix. Courtesy Orpheum Theatre Phoenix

The Hermosa Inn. Courtesy The Hermosa Inn Pioneer Living History Museum. Photo by KC

Jefferson Park. Photo courtesy of the Mesa Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Hotel San Carlos. Courtesy Hotel San Carlos

Employees of the nonprofit organization have reported a bevy of unexplained happenings: Children singing in the old schoolhouse, dark figures emerging from the Opera House, sudden cold blasts of air, and the touch of unseen hands. Visitors also share some of these accounts in addition to being overcome by feelings of uneasiness.

The reports have been so credible that the museum has been the subject of many paranormal investigations. The Phoenix Arizona Paranormal Society LLC, which is registered with the State of Arizona, has led a number of these quests and conducts the “Whispers in the Dark” tours. PioneerAZ.org CROWNE PLAZA PHOENIX-CHANDLER GOLF RESORT A floating woman, internal phone calls from rooms and extensions that no longer exist, and moaning from empty spaces are among the reports made by guests at the former San Marcos Hotel in Downtown Chandler. The occasional laughter of little girls echoing from the basement is said to belong to the spirits of Monica and Henrietta, who were playing in the irrigation tunnels when they were inundated with flood water and drowned in the 1960s. SanMarcosResort.com

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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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CHEF DENNIS PRESCOTT TALKS FALLING IN LOVE WITH FEEDING PEOPLE AND THE CONNECTION FOOD CREATES

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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.”

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OCTOBER

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 29, 30

food tables, high school students will be catering the event with culinary creations made alongside their chef mentors. There will also be drinks; celebrity chefs; and live

FLAMENCO INTIMO

entertainment by Nate Nathan and

THE BENTLEY SCOTTSDALE POLO CHAMPIONSHIPS WestWorld of Scottsdale

Scottsdale Center for the

the MacDaddy-O’s, a band fea-

The

Performing Arts

turing Chef Mark Tarbell himself.

Championships celebrates its 10th

Julia Chacón Flamenco Theatre

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Anniversary. Enjoy polo superstar and

ally experienced flamenco dancers and musicians to Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts’ Stage 2 every Friday and Saturday night this month. Beautiful costumes,

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ARTIST EDWARD S. CURTIS SHOWING

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Buffalo Collection

Show, exotic car displays, a rugby and

footwork, intricate Spanish gui-

A VIP showing of more than 25

lacrosse match, and new experiences

tar, and soul-stirring vocals come

exceptional pieces of historically

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together to deliver an unforgettable

significant

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vures by artist Edward S. Curtis

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viewing and purchase at Buffalo

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Heard Museum

Native American traditional life

The Heard’s largest annual fundrais-

as possible before that way of life

ing event returns for its 20th anniver-

disappeared,

photo-

sary. Chaired by local arts advocates

ASU Gammage

graphs, wax cylinder recordings

and philanthropists, Jan Cacheris

Hamilton is the Tony and Grammy

of

language

and Marilyn Harris, Moondance will

Award-winning story of America

and music, and lore and history.

honor the artistic accomplishments

then, told by America now. Featuring

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of acclaimed jeweler Denise Wallace

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a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway, Hamilton has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre—a musical that has had a

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longtime Heard Museum supporters

BUCKLES AND BANGLES

dinner, a silent auction, dancing, and

and institutional leaders Mary Ellen and Bob McKee. Guests will enjoy live entertainment. Heard.org

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profound impact on culture, politics,

It’s time to dig out your Western

and education. ASUGammage.com

wear and join UMOM for a night under the stars to help the organi-

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23-JAN 2 REMEMBERING THE FUTURE: 100 YEARS OF INSPIRING ART Heard Museum

Tarbell’s

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This exhibition showcases paintings

Join top chefs at this event that bene-

live music from Mogollon, food and

and sculptures produced by leading

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drinks, one-of-a-kind live and silent

American Indian artists of the 20th

Arizona who receive the training

auction items, and memorable client

and 21st centuries. Each work is

the nonprofit provides. With 25

stories. UMOM.org

drawn from the Heard Museum’s

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permanent collection, and largely reflects an artistic response to the challenges and opportunities of the decade in which it was created. Works include T.C. Cannon’s response to the Vietnam War in the lithograph On Drinkin’ Beer in Vietnam in 1967 (1971). Heard.org

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Join the fun and walk or run to help raise funds for the children in our community impacted by abuse and neglect. There will be a 1-mile and a 2.8-mile course. Come as you are or dress up in costume. Wheelchairs, strollers, and wagons welcome (no leashed pets, roller blades, skateboards,

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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

CUSTOMIZED SESSIONS offered in private homes, hotels, airbnbs, vrbos rentals, or virtually.

theme is Compassion in Bloom, and attendees will enjoy a luncheon, silent auction, and much more.

AZHumane.org

29, 30 SPOOKTACULAR HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL Salt River Fields 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

we offer sessions in:

Private Yoga • Massage Therapy • Hypnotherapy Sound Healing • Nutrition Coaching and more!

event. Showcase your best costume to participate in the nightly costume contest. AZSpooktacular.com

(847) 840-7277

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It’s a Hot Market.

SCOTTSDALE TOP 15

Sell Your Home Now! This is the best time to get top dollar for your home. Don’t wait trying to pick the top as the market can change at any moment. Make your move now while there is still plenty of cash buyers ready to buy. Mike Domer continues to set records selling over $100 million homes in 6 months. His team has plenty of cash buyers ready to buy on your terms and move out date.

“When the previous agent was unable to sell our Silverleaf home, we hired Mike.

He structured a remarkable deal that got our home sold fast and at top dollar” Jeff H

Contact Mike Domer for a free market evaluation of your property.

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AUGUST 2021 TOP 15 SCOTTSDALE HOME SALES ADDRESS

SALE PRICE

BD

BA

SF

$/SF

21297 N 110th Way

$9,600,000

5

8

14,313

670.72

11052 E Feathersong Ln

$5,700,000

6

10

9,932

573.90

10131 E Cavedale Dr

$4,600,000

4

7

7,080

649.71

12255 E Paraiso Dr 3

$4,575,000

4

4.5

5,875

778.72

6143 E Exeter Blvd

$4,400,000

6

5.5

5,245

838.89

8493 E Old Field Rd

$4,400,000

4

6

7,304

602.41

28094 N 103rd Pl

$4,000,000

4

5.5

5,779

692.16

10385 E Wildcat Trl

$4,000,000

4

4.5

6,032

663.12

12607 E Gold Dust Ave

$3,850,000

5

7

5,257

732.35

6455 E Calle Del Media

$3,500,000

5

4

2,073 1,688.37

10806 E Falling Star Dr

$3,450,000

E5

5.5

5,579

618.39

10998 E Rolling Rock Dr

$3,175,000

4

4.5

9,507

333.96

8213 E Sharon Dr

$3,125,000

5

5

5,052

618.57

19979 N 102nd Pl

$2,965,000

4

5

5,048

587.36

9966 E Chiricahua Pass

$2,945,000

4

5.5

5,562

529.49

Information data found herein is from ARMLS.

SOLITUDE • NEW CONTEMPORARIES • 4,500 - 6,300/sf • ONE LEVEL • VIEWS • FROM $2,695,000

Solitude • New Builds • 4,500-6,300/sf • Starting at $2,595,000

MIKE DOMER GROUP EXCLUSIVE LISTINGS LD

SO

Crestview • 8,337/sf • 6 BD • 7.5 BA • Indoor BB Court • 2,900,000

LD

SO

Pima Acres • 5,417/sf • 4 BD • 4.5 BA • Views• $3,550,000

LD

SO

McCormick Ranch • 2,764sf • 4 BR • 4 BA • $1,595,000

DC Ranch CC • 6 BD - 2 Masters • Casita • 6,308/sf • $2,999,900

Toscana • Next to DC Ranch • 4,393/sf • 4 BR • 4.5 BA • $1,800,000

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LD

SO

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