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TABLE OF CONTENTS CENTRAL/NORTH PHOENIX BEAUTY & HEALTH

Audiologist ��6 Barber Shop ��6 Best Spa/Medical Spa ��6 Chiropractor ��6 Cosmetic/Plastic Surgeon ��6 Dentist ��6 Family Physician ��6 Fitness Center/Gym ��6 General Practice Doctor ��6 Hair Salon ��6 Hearing Aid Center ��7 Hospital ��7 Manicure ��7 OB/GYN ��7 Ophthalmologist ��7 Optometrist ��8 Orthodontist ��8 Orthopedic Group ��8 Pediatric Dentist ��8 Pediatrician ��8 Physical Therapist ��8 Place to Have a Baby ��8 Therapeutic Massage ��8 Weight Loss Center ��8 Yoga Studio ��8

DINING

All-Around Restaurant ��9 Bakery ��9 BBQ ��9 Biscuits ��9 Bloody Mary ��9 Breakfast ��10 Brunch - NEW ��10 Buffet ��10 Business Lunch ��10 Carry Out ��10 Caterer ��10 Chicken Wings ��10 Chinese Restaurant ��10 Country Cooking ��10 Dessert ��10 Diner ��11 Dining Experience ��11 Dinner Under $10 ��11 Doughnuts ��11 Early Bird Dinner ��11 Fine Dining ��11 Food Truck ��11 German Food ��11 Greek Food ��11 Ice Cream ��11 Indian Food ��12 Italian Food ��12

Japanese Food ��12 Local Coffee Shop ��12 Meal for the Money ��12 Meat & 3 ��12 Mexican Food ��12 New Restaurant ��12 Pizza ��12 Ribs ��12 Romantic Restaurant ��13 Salad Bar ��13 Sandwich Shop ��13 Seafood ��13 Steakhouse ��13 Sushi ��13 Take Out ��13 Thai Food ��13 Vegetarian ��13

Swimming Pools ��20 Shoe Store ��28 Water Treatment Company ��20 Women’s Clothing ��28 Window Company ��20

KIDS & EDUCATION

Childcare Center ��21 Dance School ��21 Learning Center/Tutor ��21 Local College ��21 Pre-School ��21 Private School ��21 Public School ��21

PEOPLE & PLACES

Chef ��22 Columnist/Reporter ��22 Event Venue ��22 Hotel ��22 Local Radio Station ��22 ENTERTAINMENT & Museum ��23 LEISURE Radio Personality ��23 Art Gallery ��14 TV News ��23 Casino ��14 TV Personality ��23 Family Amusement ��14 Weather Report ��23 Fan Experience ��14 Golf Course ��14 SERVICES Live Theater ��14 Animal Shelter ��24 Seasonal Attraction ��14 Car Wash ��24 Sports Team ��14 Customer Service ��24 Zoo ��14 Divorce Attorney ��24 Cleaner ��24 HOME, HOME SERVICES & Dry Funeral Home ��24 FINANCE Law Firm ��24 55+ Community ��16 Non-Profit ��24 Appliance Store ��16 Pet Boarding ��24 Assisted Living Facility ��16 Pet Groomer ��24 Bank ��16 Photographer ��25 Cabinet Store ��16 Satellite/Cable Provider ��25 Carpet Cleaning ��18 Tattoo Parlor ��25 Door Company ��18 Taxi ��25 Financial Planning ��18 Veterinarian ��25 Garage Door Company ��18 Heating & A/C Service ��18 SHOPPING Home Builder ��19 Backyard Furnishings ��26 Home Contractor/Repair/Remodeling 19 Bridal Store ��26 Kitchen/Bathroom Remodeling ��19 Consignment Store ��26 Landscaping ��19 Dispensary ��26 Master-Planned Community ��19 Floor Covering Store ��26 Mortgage Lender ��20 Florist ��28 Moving Services ��20 Furniture Store ��28 Pest Control ��20 Garden Center ��28 Plumber ��20 Grocery ��28 Real Estate Agent ��20 Jewelry Store ��28 Real Estate Company ��20 Mattress Store ��28 Retirement Community ��20 Men’s Clothing ��28 Roofing Company ��20 Pet Store ��28

SPIRITS

Brewpub ��29 Craft Beer ��29 Happy Hour ��29 Local Wine ��29 Place to Buy Beer ��29 Place to Buy Liquor ��29 Place to Buy Wine ��29 Place to Have a Cold Beer ��29 Sports Bar ��29 Winery ��29

VEHICLES, DEALERS AND SERVICES

Luxury Service Dealership ��30 Motorcycle/ATV Dealership ��30 New Car Dealership ��30 New Car Service Dealership ��30 New Luxury Car Dealership ��30 Oil Change Shop ��30 RV Dealership ��30 Tire/Brake Shop ��30 Used Car Dealership ��30

BEAUTY & HEALTH

Audiologist ��33 Barber Shop ��33 Best Spa/Medical Spa ��33 Chiropractor ��33 Cosmetic or Plastic Surgeon ��33 Dentist ��34 Family Physician ��34 Fitness Center/Gym ��34 General Practice Doctor ��34 Hair Salon ��34 Hearing Aid Center ��35 Hospital ��35 Manicure ��35 Medical Supply ��35 OB/GYN ��35 Ophthalmologist ��35 Optometrist ��35 Orthodontist ��35 Orthopedic Group ��35 Pediatric Dentist ��35 Pediatrician ��35 Physical Therapist ��35 Place to Have a Baby ��36 Tanning ��36 Therapeutic Massage ��36 Weight Loss Center ��36 Yoga Studio ��36

BEAUTY & HEALTH AUDIOLOGIST

BARBER SHOP

BEST SPA/MEDICAL SPA

CHIROPRACTOR

COSMETIC/PLASTIC SURGEON

WINNER

Georgine Ray, AuD

Uptown Barbershop

LifeScape

Matt Tanneberg, DC

Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

Affiliated Audiology Consultants

4545 E Shea Blvd #174 Phoenix, AZ 85028 602.254.6041 hearphoenix.com

FINALIST

Amanda McInroy, AuD

Affiliated Audiology Consultants hearphoenix.com

Lisa Thompson, AuD

Barrow Neurological Insitute barrowneuro.org

Lifescape

Multiple Locations phoenixuptown barbershop.com

8757 E Bell Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85260 480.860.5500 lifescapepremier.com

FINALIST

Fritz’s Barbershop

3520 E Indian School Rd #3 Phoenix, AZ 85018 602.954.9444 arcadiachiro.com

10210 N 92nd St Suite 203 Scottsdale, AZ 85258 480.661.6197 scottsdaleplasticsurgeon. com

FINALIST

Find Us On Facebook

Med Spa and Day Spa bodybeautifulspa.net

AFC Physical Medecine & Chiropractic afcchiropractic.com

Darren Olson, DC

Clay Forsberg, MD

Gio’s

The Phoenician

Randall Widmaier, DC

Terry R Maffi, MD, FACS

J & Gio’s Barbershop Find Us On Facebook

Body Beautiful

Arcadia Health and Wellness

Sean Lille, MD

marriott.com

Widmaier Chiropractics widmaierchiropractic.com

Center for Dermatology and Plastic Surgery azcdps.com

Maffi Clinics mafficlinics.com

BEAUTY & HEALTH DENTIST

FAMILY PHYSICIAN

FITNESS CENTER/GYM

GENERAL PRACTICE DOCTOR

HAIR SALON

WINNER

Sameet Koppikar, DDS

Susan Wilder, MD

EOS Fitness

Susan Wilder, MD

Mane Attraction Salon

Biltmore Dental Center 4202 N 32nd St Suite B Phoenix, AZ 85018 602.954.8200 biltmoredentalcenter.com

Lifescape

8757 E Bell Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85260 480.860.5500 lifescapepremier.com

FINALIST

Don Chiapetti, DDS

Patricia Rodriguez, MD

Scottsdale Smile Center scottsdalesmile.com

Desert Ridge Family Medicine desertridgefp.com

Multiple Locations 602.368.1221 eosfitness.com

8757 E Bell Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85260 480.860.5500 lifescapepremier.com

3156 E Camelback Rd Phoenix, AZ 85016 602.956.2996 maneattractionsalon.com

FINALIST

LA Fitness

Mohammed Qazi, MD

YMCA

Tamara Lieberman, MD

lafitness.com

Tyler Larkin, DMD

Biltmore Dental Center biltmoredentalcenter.com

Robyn Call, DMD

Roseanne Collins, MD

Mountainview Family Physicians mountainviewfp.com

RGC Dentistry rgcdentistry.com

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Lifescape

ymca.net

Dignity Health Internal Medecine Group dignityhealth.org

Internal Medicine of Arizona topdocsaz.com

ETCH Salon

etchsalon.com

Great Clips

greatclips.com

BEAUTY & HEALTH HEARING AID CENTER

HOSPITAL

MANICURE

OB/GYN

OPHTHALMOLOGIST

WINNER

Affliated Audiology Consultants

Honor Health

Elle’s Nail and Spa

Kerry Schlecht, MD

James Goldman, MD

Multiple Locations 602.943.2381 honorhealth.com

4545 E Shea Blvd #174 Phoenix, AZ 85028 602.254.6041 hearphoenix.com

Multiple Locations Phoenix, AZ 85020 602.749.5455 Find Us On Facebook

North Scottsdale Women’s Care

Arizona Eye Specialists

7970 E Thompson Peak Pkwy Scottsdale, AZ 85255 480.656.4840 northscottsdale womenscare.com

7245 E Osborn Rd # 4 S Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480.994.5012 arizonaeyes.net

FINALIST

Lisa Thompson, AuD

Banner University Medical Center

jenniferssalon.com

Jennifer’s Salon

Julie Adams, DO, OBGYN

Aileen Villareal, MD

Barrow Neurological Insitute barrowneuro.org

bannerhealth.com

lilacobgyn.com

Biltmore Eye Physicians biltmoreeye.com

Jeremy Van Buren, MD, PhD Metro Hearing

metrohearing.com

St. Joseph’s

Dignity Health dignityhealth.org

Lana’s Nails & Spa

Find Us On Facebook

Valerie Sorkin-Wells, MD

Arizona Wellness Center for Women arizonawellnesscenterforwomen.com

Phoenix Ophthalmologists phoenixeyedocs.com

Larry Holle, OD Total Eyecare Center totaleye.com

Thank you for recognizing us in the Best Hearing Aid Center and Best Audiologist categories! It has been our honor to serve our community for thirty years!

602.910.2908 Phoenix

4545 E Shea Blvd, Ste 174 HearPhoenix.com

Georgine Ray, Au.D., Doctor of Audiology Amanda McInroy, Au.D., Doctor of Audiology Elaine Slepak, Au.D., Doctor of Audiology

2021 • BEST OF THE DESERT

BEAUTY & HEALTH OPTOMETRIST

ORTHODONTIST

ORTHOPEDIC GROUP

PEDIATRIC DENTIST

PEDIATRICIAN

WINNER

Zahra Lalwani Lasee, OD

Courtney Dunn, DDS

OrthoArizona

Rishi Popat, DMD, DMSc

James Padrez, MD

Healthy Eye Care

Dunn Orthodontics

4525 N 24th St #120 Phoenix, AZ 85016 480.887.8778 myfiteyes.com

Multiple Locations 602.864.0004 dunn-orthodontics.com

FINALIST

Amanda Goldberg, OD

Andrew Serrano, DMD, MPH

Doctor My Eyes doctormyeyes.net

Multiple Locations 602.253.7000 orthoarizona.org

FINALIST

The Core Institute

Mercedes Padilla, DDS

Serrano Orthodontics serranoorthodontics.com

thecoreinstitute.com

Daniel Blue, DDS

TOCA at Banner Health

Blue Orthodontics blueorthodontics.com

Popat Orthodontics 635 E Maryland Ave Phoenix, AZ 85012 602.265.0303 popatorthodontics.com

bannerhealth.com

Children’s Dental Village childrensdentalvillage.net

William Heimann, DDS

North Phoenix Pediatric Dentistry drheimann.com

Pediatric Associates

7600 N 15th St # 130 Phoenix, AZ 85020 602.861.1611 pedassocaz.com

FINALIST

Gina Montion, MD

doctors.bannerhealth.com

Susan Geren, MD

South Central Family Health Care valleywisehealth.org

BEAUTY & HEALTH PHYSICAL THERAPIST

PLACE TO HAVE A BABY

THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE

WEIGHT LOSS CENTER

YOGA STUDIO

WINNER

Chad Waits

Blossom Birth and Wellness Center

Valerie Revering, LMT, CST

Red Mountain Weight Loss

Yoga & Healing Arts

Spooner Physical Therapy Multiple Locations 602.285.0949 spoonerpt.com

2928 N 18th Pl Phoenix, AZ 85016 602.256.7766 blossombirthcenter.com

And Breathe, LLC

3201 N 3rd St Phoenix, AZ 85012 602.368.9880 valerierevering.com

Desert Song

Multiple Locations 800.239.7830 redmountainweightloss. com

3232 N 20th St Phoenix, AZ 85016 602.265.8222 desertsongyoga.com

FINALIST

Amy Brannon, PT, DPT

Banner Estrella Medical Center

Elements Massage elementsmassage. comphoenix-arcadia

newmettayoga.com

corepoweryoga.com

Chandler Regional Medical Center

Thai Royal Massage Spa

Scottsdale Weight Loss Center

newmettayoga.com

T.O.P.S. Physical Therapy & Osteopractics topsphysicaltherapy.com

Matt Hubble

Foothills Sports Medicine Physical Therapy foothillsrehab.com

bannerhealth.com

dignityhealth.org

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thairoyalmassagespa.com

Metta Yoga

scottsdaleweightloss.com

CorePower Yoga

Metta Yoga

DINING ALL-AROUND RESTAURANT

BAKERY

BBQ

BISCUITS

BLOODY MARY

WINNER

Bobby Q

Lo-Lo’s Chicken and Waffles

Barrio Cafe

AJ’s

2814 N 16th St #1205 Phoenix, AZ 85006 602.636.0240 barriocafe.com

Purveyers of Fine Foods

FINALIST

El Chullo

Multiple Locations 602.230.7015 ajsfinefoods.com

Barb’s Bakery

Peruvian Restaurant & Bar elchullorestaurant.com

barbsbakery.com

The Vig

Wildflower

thevig.us

Multiple Locations 602.995.5982 bobbyqbbq.com

1220 S Central Ave Phoenix, AZ 85003 602.340.1304 loloschickenandwaffles. com

FINALIST

Honey Bears

Lucille’s Smokehouse Barbeque

honeybearsbbq.com

lucillesbbq.com

Eat. Sip. Enjoy wildflowerbread.com

Little Miss BBQ

littlemissbbq.com

Original Breakfast House originalbreakfasthouse.com

Postino Multiple Locations 602.852.3939 postinowinecafe.com

FINALIST

Snooze

An A.M. Eatery snoozeeatery.com

Soul Cafe

Modern AZ Cuisine soulscottsdale.com

CONGRATULATIONS, “DR. MIKE” Congratulations to Dr. Michael Perlstein on being recognized with this honor in Best of the Desert East. Dr. Perlstein has practiced medicine in the East Valley since 1999, working with families in shaping each child’s development and instilling a strong sense of self-conﬁdence and self-esteem. Known to his patients as “Dr. Mike,” he can always be counted on to keep his young patients laughing.

To learn more about Dr. Perlstein and locations of Phoenix Children’s Pediatrics throughout the Valley, visit phoenixchildrenpediatrics.org/best or call 602-933-KIDS.

2021 • BEST OF THE DESERT

DINING BREAKFAST

BRUNCH - NEW

BUFFET

BUSINESS LUNCH

CARRY OUT

WINNER

Talking Stick Resort

First Watch

Hash Kitchen

Multiple Locations 602.943.3232 firstwatch.com

Multiple Locations hashkitchen.com

FINALIST

Matt’s Big Breakfast

mattsbigbreakfast.com

Snooze

An A.M. Eatery snoozeeatery.com

Postino

9800 E Talking Stick Way Scottsdale, AZ 85256 480.850.7777 talkingstickresort.com

FINALIST

Sweet Tomatoes

Aunt Chilada’s

Salad & Go

7330 N Dreamy Draw Dr Phoenix, AZ 85020 602.944.1286 auntchiladas.com

Multiple Locations 480.304.5662 saladandgo.com

FINALIST

Adela’s Italian

32 Shea

postinowinecafe.com

sweettomatoes.com

adelasitalian.com

32shea.com

Snooze

The Phoenician

Alexi’s Family Restaurant

Two Hippies Beach House

An A.M. Eatery snoozeeatery.com

marriott.com

alexisfamilyaz.com

Find Us On Facebook

DINING CATERER

CHICKEN WINGS

CHINESE RESTAURANT

COUNTRY COOKING

DESSERT

WINNER

Duck & Decanter

Long Wong’s Hot Wings

China Chili

Mrs. White’s Golden Rule Cafe

The Cheesecake Factory

Find Us On Facebook

2402 E Camelback Rd Phoenix, AZ 85016 602.778.6501 thecheesecakefactory.com

FINALIST

duckanddecanter.com

Multiple Locations 623.247.9464 longwongsphoenix.net

FINALIST

Amici Catering amici.catering

Sierra Bonita

Catering Company sierrabonitacateringcompany.com

FINALIST

ATL Wings

atlwings.com

Buffalo Wild Wings

buffalowildwings.com

10 BEST OF THE DESERT • 2021

302 E Flower St Phoenix, AZ 85012 602.266.4463 chinachilirestaurant.com

FINALIST

Pei Wei

peiwei.com

Super Dragon

superdragonphoenix.com

Mimi’s

Bistro. Bakery. mimiscafe.com

Southern Rail

southernrailaz.com

Churn

churnaz.com

LGO

La Grande Orange Bake Shop lgobakeshop.com

DINING DINER

DINING EXPERIENCE

DINNER UNDER $10

DOUGHNUTS

EARLY BIRD DINNER

WINNER

5 and Diner

Lon’s at the Hermosa Inn

Bosa Donuts

Hopdoddy Burger Bar

Multiple Locations 5anddiner.com

FINALIST

Black Bear Diner

blackbeardiner.com

Randy’s Restaurant

randysrestaurantaz.com

5532 N Palo Cristi Rd Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 602.955.7878 hermosainn.com

FINALIST

Adela’s Italian

Pei Wei

Multiple Locations bosadonutsaz.com

2033 E Camelback Rd Ste A13 Phoenix, AZ 85016 602.242.2337 hopdoddy.com

FINALIST

Los Taquitos

adelasitalian.com

lostaquitosaz.com

Wrigley Mansion

Two Hippies Beach House

wrigleymansion.com

Coffee & Smoothies

701 W McDowell Rd Ste 101 Phoenix, AZ 85003 602.308.0410 peiwei.com

Find Us On Facebook

Bashas

bashas.com

Rainbow

Gallagher’s

gallaghersaz.com

Matt’s Big Breakfast

Donuts Cafe & Deli rainbowdonutsphx.com

mattsbigbreakfast.com

DINING FINE DINING

FOOD TRUCK

GERMAN FOOD

GREEK FOOD

ICE CREAM

WINNER

Lon’s at the Hermosa Inn

Cousins Maine Lobster

Edelweiss Biergarten

Pita Jungle

Mary Coyle Ol’ Fashion Ice Cream

5532 N Palo Cristi Rd Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 602.955.7878 hermosainn.com

cousinsmainelobster.com

2625 E Bell Rd Phoenix, AZ 85032 602.404.5919 Find Us On Facebook

FINALIST

Adela’s Italian

Emerson Fry Bread

Soup and Sausage Bistro

adelasitalian.com

Tarbell’s

tarbells.com

Find Us On Facebook

Modern Tortilla

moderntortilla.com

myeurokitchen.com

Multiple Locations pitajungle.com

FINALIST

George’s Kitchen

georgeskitchenphx.com

Greektown Restaurant greektownrestaurant.com

2302 N Central Ave Phoenix, AZ 85004 602.626.5996 marycoyleaz.com

FINALIST

Sugar Bowl

Find Us On Facebook

Sweet Republic

sweetrepublic.com

2021 • BEST OF THE DESERT

DINING INDIAN FOOD

ITALIAN FOOD

JAPANESE FOOD

LOCAL COFFEE SHOP

MEAL FOR THE MONEY

WINNER

Fry Bread House

Tutti Santi

4545 N 7th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85013 602.351.2345 Find Us On Facebook

Ristorante Italiano by Nina

FINALIST

Indian Delhi Palace

indiandelhipalace.com

Marigold Maison

marigoldmaison.com

7575 N 16th St Ste 5 Phoenix, AZ 85020 602.216.0336 tuttisantiphoenix.com

Adela’s Italian

adelasitalian.com

Christo’s

christosristorante.com

Benihana’s

Dutch Bros

201 E Jefferson St Phoenix, AZ 85004 480.990.9256 benihana.com

Multiple Locations dutchbros.com

FINALIST

Flo’s

madebyflo.com

Hana Shusi

Find Us On Facebook

Portillo’s

Hot Dogs - Beef Burgers - Salads Multiple Locations portillos.com

32 Shea

FINALIST

Black Bear Diner

32shea.com

blackbeardiner.com

Press Coffee

Happy Hour at the Roaring Fork

presscoffee.com

roaringfork.com

DINING MEAT & 3

MEXICAN FOOD

NEW RESTAURANT

PIZZA

RIBS

WINNER

Just Tacos and More

PIzzeria & Family Kitchen

Texas Roadhouse

Barrio Cafe

10051 N Metro Parkway E Phoenix, AZ 85051 602.944.2118 texasroadhouse.com

2814 N 16th St #1205 Phoenix, AZ 85006 602.636.0240 barriocafe.com

FINALIST

Uncle Sam’s

Carolina’s Mexican Food

unclesamsaz.com

Spinato’s

Bobby Q

2910 N 32rd St Unit 160 Phoenix, AZ 85018 602.675.3924 justtacosandmore.com

Multiple Locations spinatospizzeria.com

Multiple Locations 602.995.5982 bobbyqbbq.com

FINALIST

Federal Pizza

Dickey’s Barbeque Pit

Little O’s

carolinasmexicanfood.com

littleosaz.com

Valle Luna

Taps That

Mexican Food & Cantina valleluna.com

12 BEST OF THE DESERT • 2021

Downtown tapthatbeer.com

federalpizza.com

Pizzeria Bianco

pizzeriabianco.com

dickeys.com

Joe’s Real BBQ

joesrealbbq.com

DINING ROMANTIC RESTAURANT

SALAD BAR

SANDWICH SHOP

SEAFOOD

STEAKHOUSE

WINNER

Lon’s at the Hermosa Inn 5532 N Palo Cristi Rd Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 602.955.7878 hermosainn.com

FINALIST

Adela’s Italian

adelasitalian.com

Cafe Monarch

cafemonarch.com

Salad & Go

Miracle Mile Deli

Bluewater Grill

Durant’s

Multiple Locations 480.304.5662 saladandgo.com

4433 N 16th St Phoenix, AZ 85016 602.776.0992 miraclemiledeli.com

1720 E Camelback Rd Phoenix, AZ 85016 602.277.3474 bluewatergrill.com

2611 N Central Ave Phoenix, AZ 85004 602.264.5967 durantsaz.com

FINALIST

Sauce

Pizza and Wine saucepizzaandwine.com

Duck & Decanter

duckanddecanter.com

Sweet Tomatoes

Angry Crab Shack

angrycrabshack.com

Firehouse Subs

sweettomatoes.com

Ocean 44

firehousesubs.com

ocean44.com

Mastro’s Steakhouse

mastrosrestaurants.com

Steak 44

steak44.com

DINING SUSHI

TAKE OUT

THAI FOOD

VEGETARIAN

WINNER

Hana Shusi

Adela’s Italian

Thai Basil

Flower Child

602 W Union Hills Dr Phoenix, AZ 85027 623.869.7455 Find Us On Facebook

4041 E Thomas Rd #107 Phoenix, AZ 85018 602.955.0588 adelasitalian.com

114 W Adams St Phoenix, AZ 85003 602.759.8736 thaibasilaz.com

100 E Camelback Rd Phoenix, AZ 85012 480.212.0180 iamaflowerchild.com

FINALIST

Salad & Go

Malee’s Thai Bistro

Pure

Sushi Bar & Dining puresushibar.com

Yen

Japanese Restaurant yensushi.net

saladandgo.com

Thai E-San

thaiesanphx.com

maleesonmain.com

Thai E-San

thaiesanphx.com

Pita Jungle

pitajungle.com

The Coronado PHX

thecoronadophx.com

2021 • BEST OF THE DESERT

ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE ART GALLERY

CASINO

FAMILY AMUSEMENT

FAN EXPERIENCE

GOLF COURSE

WINNER

Phoenix Art Museum

Talking Stick Resort

Phoenix Zoo

Spring Training Baseball

Troon North Golf Club

162454 N Central Ave Phoenix, AZ 85004 602.257.1880 phxart.org

9800 E Talking Stick Way Scottsdale, AZ 85256 480.850.7777 talkingstickresort.com

FINALIST

Casino Arizona

McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park

Arizona Coyotes

Phoenix Municipal Courses

Wildlife World

Arizona Diamondbacks

Talking Stick Resort

Heard Museum heard.org

talkingstickresort.com

455 N Galvin Pkwy Phoenix, AZ 85008 602.286.3800 phoenixzoo.org

azcardinals.com

Pure. Desert. Classic 10320 E Dynamite Blvd Scottsdale, AZ 85262 480.585.7700 troonnorthgolf.com

nhl.com/coyotes

phoenix.gov

therailroadpark.com

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

Wild Horse Pass

wildhorsepass.com

scottsdaleperformingarts.org

Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park wildlifeworld.com

mlb.com/dbacks

talkingstickresort.com

ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE LIVE THEATER

SEASONAL ATTRACTION

SPORTS TEAM

ZOO

WINNER

Arizona Opera

Night of the Luminarias

Arizona Diamondbacks

Phoenix Zoo

401 E Jefferson St Phoenix, AZ 85004 602.462.6500 mlb.com/dbacks

455 N Galvin Pkwy Phoenix, AZ 85008 602.286.3800 phoenixzoo.org

FINALIST

1636 N Central Ave Phoenix, AZ 85004 602.266.7464 azopera.org

Desert Botanical Garden

FINALIST

ASU Gammage

Phoenix Zoo Lights

Arizona Cardinals

Herberger

Spring Training Baseball

Phoenix Suns

1201 N Galvin Pkwy Phoenix, AZ 85008 480.941.1225 dbg.org

asugammage.com

herbergertheater.org

phoenixzoo.org

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azcardinals.com

nba.com/suns

Wildlife World

Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park wildlifeworld.com

Thank You so much for your votes and support!

HOME, HOME SERVICES & FINANCE 55+ COMMUNITY

APPLIANCE STORE

ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY

BANK

CABINET STORE

WINNER

Beatitudes Campus

TV & Appliance

Spencer’s

Beatitudes Campus

Chase

Diamond Kitchen & Bath, Inc.

Multiple Locations chase.com

1610 W Glendale Ave Phoenix, AZ 85021 602.995.2611 beatitudescampus.org

13820 N Tatum Blvd Phoenix, AZ 85032 602.494.0100 spencerstv.com

1610 W Glendale Ave Phoenix, AZ 85021 602.995.2611 beatitudescampus.org

FINALIST

B&B Appliances

Pueblo Norte Senior Living

MidFirst Bank

Authentic Custom Cabinetry

Sun City Festival

oursuncityfestival.net

bbappliances.com

The Palazzo

palazzohc.com

16 BEST OF THE DESERT • 2021

fivestarseniorliving.com

The Palazzo

palazzohc.com

midfirst.com

Wells Fargo

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TD Ameritrade

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Ace Home Services

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Energy Shield Window18 & Door Co

Andrew Meyer

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George Brazil

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LANDSCAPING

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WINNER

D.R. Horton

Diamond Kitchen & Bath, Inc.

ReBath and Kitchens

Whitfil Nursery

Beatitudes Campus

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America’s Builder

Multiple Locations drhorton.com

FINALIST

Multiple Locations whitfillnursery.com

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camelothomes.com

expressflooring.com

diamondkitchenandbath.com

Diamond Kitchen & Bath

Artificial Grass Masters artificialgrassmasters.com

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Tyson Development

Rosie On The House

Tarasco Landscaping

Val Vista Lakes

Camelot Homes

tysondevelopment.com

Express Flooring

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Anthem

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2021 • BEST OF THE DESERT

HOME, HOME SERVICES & FINANCE MORTGAGE LENDER

MOVING SERVICES

PEST CONTROL

PLUMBER

REAL ESTATE AGENT

WINNER

Matt LeDoux

Truforce Pest Control

Parker & Sons

John Angelo

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Two Men and a Truck Multiple Locations twomenandatruck.com

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FINALIST

Amerifirst Financial, Inc.

Camelback Moving and Storage

Bye Bye Bugs

Ace Home Services

Caliber Home Loans

amerifirstloan.com

Scout Mortgage

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acehomeaz.com

camelbackmoving.com

Pest Control & Weeds byebyebugsaz.com

Get Your Move On

Radar Pest Control

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Chris the Plumber

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North & Co.

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FINALIST

Doug Ingersoll

The Ingersoll Real Estate Team desertridgeblog.com

Taylor Campbell

Campbell & Co. Real Estate Team campbellcorealestate.com

HOME, HOME SERVICES & FINANCE REAL ESTATE COMPANY

RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

ROOFING COMPANY

SWIMMING POOLS

WATER TREATMENT COMPANY

WINDOW COMPANY

WINNER

Realty Executives Phoenix

Beatitudes Campus

JBS Roofing

Arizona Petite Pools

Kinetico Quality Water

Renewal By Andersen

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Poolman

Ace Home Services

Energy Shield Window & Door Co

Jim Brown & Sons Roofing

602.957.0444 realtyexecutives.com

1610 W Glendale Ave Phoenix, AZ 85021 602.995.2611 beatitudescampus.org

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Campbell & Co.

Pueblo Norte Senior Living

haysroofing.com

Real Estate Team campbellcorealestate.com

HomeSmart

homesmart.com

Hays Roofing

poolman.com

acehomeaz.com

The Palazzo

Sunvek

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Presidential Pools, Spa & Patio

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energyshieldwindows anddoors.com

fivestarseniorliving.com

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Window & Door Replacement

All About Water ecowateraz.com

Window World

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KIDS & EDUCATION CHILDCARE CENTER

DANCE SCHOOL

LEARNING CENTER/TUTOR

LOCAL COLLEGE

PRE-SCHOOL

WINNER

North Phoenix Baptist Preschool

Tempe Dance West

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Arizona State University

St. Francis Xavier

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Busy Bees Babysitting

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Bricks Studio

bricksstudio.com

A Jesuit Parish & School

855.278.5080 asu.edu

4715 N Central Ave Phoenix, AZ 85012 602.279.9547 sfxphx.org

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Dyslexia Pros

University of Arizona

North Phoenix Baptist Preschool

dyslexiapros.com

arizona.edu

nphx.org

Tutor Time

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Dance 101

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Mathnasium

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Grand Canyon University gcu.edu

Prince of Peace Preschool poppreschool.com

KIDS & EDUCATION PRIVATE SCHOOL

PUBLIC SCHOOL

WINNER

Saint John XXIII

Washington High School

Catholic School Community 16235 N 60th Scottsdale, AZ 85254 480.905.0939 saintjohnxxiii.org

2217 W Glendale Ave Phoenix, AZ 85021 623.915.8400 washington.guhsdaz.org

FINALIST

Brophy College Preparatory

Madison School District

Xavier College Preparatory

Sunnyslope High School

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2021 • BEST OF THE DESERT

PEOPLE & PLACES CHEF

COLUMNIST/REPORTER

EVENT VENUE

HOTEL

LOCAL RADIO STATION

WINNER

Mark Tarbell

E.J. Montini

Celebrity Theater

The Phoenician

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azcentral.com

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FINALIST

Chef Marcellino Verzino

Karina Bland

Children’s Museum of Phoenix

Camelback Inn

The Van Buren

The Hermosa Inn

Tarbell’s

Marcellino Ristorante marcellinoristorante.com

Jacques Qualin

J&G Steakhouse jgsteakhousescottsdale.com

Arizona Republic

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Laurie Roberts Arizona Republic azcentral.com

marriott.com

KJZZ

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childrensmuseumofphoenix.org

thevanburenphx.com

hermosainn.com

KMLE

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PEOPLE & PLACES MUSEUM

RADIO PERSONALITY

TV NEWS

TV PERSONALITY

WEATHER REPORT

WINNER

Desert Botanical Garden

Beth and Friends

AZ Family - 3TV

Mark Curtis

April Warnecke

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3TV

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FINALIST

Arizona Science Center Museum

Brady Bogan

ABC 15 Arizon

Jaime Cerreta

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MIM

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NBC Channel 12 News

Kari Lake

Sean McLaughlin

Musical Instrument Museum mim.org

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CAR WASH

CUSTOMER SERVICE

DIVORCE ATTORNEY

DRY CLEANER

WINNER

Home Fur Good

Clean Freak

LabCorp

Teresa Thayer

Sevilles Cleaners

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Multiple Locations cleanfreakcarwash.com

5005 S 40th St Phoenix, AZ 85040 602.453.8100 labcorp.com

7243 N 16th St Phoenix, AZ 85020 602.331.9901

3554 N Goldwater Blvd Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480.947.4967 sevillecleanersaz.com

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Arizona Humane Society

Cobblestone Auto Spa

azhumane.org

HALO Animal Rescue halorescue.org

cobblestone.com

Super Star Car Wash

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Andrew Rosen

Thayer & Thayer

Aaric Siesco

Arcadia Dry Cleaners

Custom Floor Covering Inc. customfloorsaz.com

Siesco Family Law siescolaw.com

arcadiadrycleaners.com

Factual Data

Michael P. Clancy, Jr.

Park Avenue Cleaners

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Hildebrand Law hildebrandlaw.com

parkavecleaners.net

SERVICES FUNERAL HOME

LAW FIRM

NON-PROFIT

PET BOARDING

PET GROOMER

WINNER

Hansen Mortuaries

The Law Office of Stephen L Crawford

The Salvation Army Metro Phoenix

2942 N 24th St Phoenix, AZ 85016 602.424.7440 Find Us On Facebook

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FINALIST

Green Acres Mortuary & Cemetery

Kelly & Lyons, PLLC kellylyonslaw.com

beatitudescampus.org

dogtopia.com

Whitney & Murphy

Rutila, Seibt & Nash, PLLC

Ronald McDonald House Charities

Heartstrings Pet Resort

Phoenix & Scottsdale

Multiple Locations hansenmortuary.com

Beatitudes Campus

Petsmart

Savannah J

1745 W Bethany Rd Phoenix, AZ 85015 602.841.2507 petsmart.com

The Groomery Anthem by PetSmart

FINALIST

Dogtopia

3655 W Anthem Way Anthem, AZ 85086 623.476.4719 petsmart.com

Doggy Daze

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dignitymemorial.com

Funeral Home whitneymurphyfuneralhome.com

rsnlawaz.com

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rmhccnaz.org

heartstringspetresort.com

Petsmart

petsmart.com

SERVICES PHOTOGRAPHER

SATELLITE/CABLE PROVIDER

TATTOO PARLOR

TAXI

VETERINARIAN

WINNER

Sandy Tenuto Photography

Cox

Golden Rule Tattoo

Lyft

cox.com

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lyft.com

All Creatures Animal Clinic

FINALIST

Uber

Ann Marie Clemons, DVM

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Grads Photography

directv.com

DirecTV

Ink Bomb Tattoos

Jen Bowen Photography

DishNetwork

Uptown Tattoo Gallery

jenniferbowen.com

dish.com

inkbombaz.com

4022 E Greenway Rd Ste 7 Phoenix, AZ 85032 602.493.5090 allcreaturesanimalcl.com

uber.com

East Maryland Animal Hospital eastmarylandah.com

Pinnacle Peak Animal Hospital

Find Us On Facebook

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The Salvation Army

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SHOPPING BACKYARD FURNISHINGS

BRIDAL STORE

CONSIGNMENT STORE

DISPENSARY

FLOOR COVERING STORE

WINNER

The Giving Tree Dispensary

Costco

David’s Bridal

My Sister’s Closet

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5043 E Ray Rd #12 Phoenix, AZ 85044 480.785.7300 davidsbridal.com

4869 N 20th St Phoenix, AZ 85016 602.954.6080 mysisterscloset.com

FINALIST

Lowes

Uptown Bridal

lowes.com

Today’s Patio

todayspatio.com

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Goodwill

701 W Union Hills Dr Phoenix, AZ 85027 623.242.9080 givingtreedispensary.com

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Health for Life

goodwillsouthernaz.org

healthforlifedispensaries.com

Poor Little Rich Girl

The Mint Dispensary

PLRG poorlittlerichgirlresale.com

mintdeals.com

Floor & Decor 1800 E Highland Ave Phoenix, AZ 85016 602.337.2263 flooranddecor.com

FINALIST

Pucketts Flooring

puckettsflooring.com

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SHOPPING FLORIST

FURNITURE STORE

GARDEN CENTER

GROCERY

JEWELRY STORE

WINNER

Cactus Flower Florists

Copenhagen Imports

Whitfil Nursery

Fry’s Super Market

1701 E Camelback Rd Phoenix, AZ 85016 602.266.8060 copenhagenliving.com

Multiple Locations frysfood.com

Helzberg Diamonds

4700 N Central Ave Phoenix, AZ 85012 602.212.9988 cactusflower.com

Multiple Locations whitfillnursery.com

FINALIST

Camelback Flowershop

American Furniture Warehouse

moonvalleynurseries.com

Sprouts

E.D. Marshall Jewelers

Living Spaces

Wright in the Garden

Trader Joe’s

Fine Jewelry Repair

camelbackflowershop.com

Moon Valley Nurseries

AFW afw.com

Phoenix Flower Shops

phoenixflowershops.com

livingspaces.com

wrightinthegarden.com

Farmers Market sprouts.com

traderjoes.com

Multiple Locations helzberg.com

edmarshalljewelers.com

SHOPPING MATTRESS STORE

MEN’S CLOTHING

PET STORE

SHOE STORE

WOMEN’S CLOTHING

WINNER

Tuft & Needle

Dillards Clearance Center

7700 W Arrowhead Towne Center Glendale, AZ 85308 623.432.7714 tuftandneedle.com

FINALIST

L-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries la-z-boy.com

Mattress Firm

mattressfirm.com

10002 N Metro Pkwy E Phoenix, AZ 85051 602.861.2241 dillards.com

FINALIST

H&M

hm.com

Saks 5th Ave

saksfifthavenue.com

28 BEST OF THE DESERT • 2021

Petco

DSW

Kohl’s

4535 E Thomas Rd Phoenix, AZ 85018 602.840.9113 petco.com

dsw.com

Multiple Locations kohls.com

FINALIST

Petsmart

petsmart.com

Wag N’ Wash

wagnwash.com

Famous Footwear

Chico’s

famousfootwear.com

chicos.com

Nordstrom Rack

Poor Little Rich Girl

nordstromrack.com

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SPIRITS BREWPUB

CRAFT BEER

HAPPY HOUR

LOCAL WINE

PLACE TO BUY BEER

WINNER

OHSO Brewery & Distillery

Brewing Company Arizona

Postino

Carlson Creek Vineyard

Total Wine & More

Four Peaks

Multiple Locations 602.852.3939 postinowinecafe.com

15681 N Hayden Rd #112 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 480.948.3159 ohsobrewery.com

Multiple Locations 480.303.9967 fourpeaks.com

FINALIST

Four Peaks Brewing

Huss Brewing Co. Taproom + Kitchen hussbrewing.com

32shea.com

The Wandering Tortoise

Wren House

CRUjiente Tacos

fourpeaks.com

thewanderingtortoise.com

Brewing Co. wrenhousebrewing.com

FINALIST

32 Shea

crutacos.com

4142 N Marshall Way Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480.947.0636 carlsoncreek.com

FINALIST

Chateau Tumbleweed

1670 E Camelback Rd Phoenix, AZ 85016 602.279.0540 totalwine.com

FINALIST

Arcadia Premium

chateautumbleweed.com

arcadiapremium.com

Dos Cabezas

Kings Beer and Wine

doscabezas.com

kingsbeerwine.com

SPIRITS PLACE TO BUY LIQUOR

PLACE TO BUY WINE

PLACE TO HAVE A COLD BEER

SPORTS BAR

WINERY

WINNER

Total Wine & More

Total Wine & More 1670 E Camelback Rd Phoenix, AZ 85016 602.279.0540 totalwine.com

OHSO Brewery & Distillery

Gallagher’s

1670 E Camelback Rd Phoenix, AZ 85016 602.279.0540 totalwine.com

Spirited Food & Sports

Page Springs Cellars

FINALIST

Costco

costco.com

Safeway

safeway.com

15681 N Hayden Rd #112 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 480.948.3159 ohsobrewery.com

Multiple Locations gallaghersaz.com

1500 N Page Springs Rd Cornville, AZ 86325 928.639.3004 pagespringscellars.com

FINALIST

AJ’s Fine Foods

Angel’s Trumpet

Arena

Carlson Creek Vineyard

ajsfinefoods.com

Trevor’s

trevorsliquor.com

Ale House angelstrumpetalehouse.com

arenasportsgrills.com

The Vig

Linger Longer Lounge

thevig.us

Find Us On Facebook

carlsoncreek.com

Dos Cabezas

doscabezas.com

2021 • BEST OF THE DESERT

VEHICLES, DEALERS AND SERVICES LUXURY SERVICE DEALERSHIP

MOTORCYCLE/ATV DEALERSHIP

NEW CAR DEALERSHIP

NEW CAR SERVICE DEALERSHIP

NEW LUXURY CAR DEALERSHIP

WINNER

Bell Lexus

Superstition Harley-Davidson

Camelback Toyota

Right Honda

1550 E Camelback Rd Phoenix, AZ 85014 602.464.7261 camelbacktoyota.com

7875 E Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd Scottsdale, AZ 85260 480.900.5438 righthonda.com

Jaguar North Scottsdale

FINALIST

North Scottsdale 18555 N Scottsdale Rd Phoenix, AZ 85255 480.502.5000 belllexusnorthscottsdale. com

2910 W Apache Trail Apache Junction, AZ 85120 480.346.0600 superstitionhd.com

FINALIST

Earnhardt Lexus

Go AZ

earnhardtlexus.com

Right Honda

goaz.com

righthonda.com

18100 N Scottsdale Rd Phoenix, AZ 85054 480.470.7406 jaguarnorthscottsdale.com

FINALIST

Camelback Ford

Arrowhead BMW

camelbackford.com

arrowheadbmw.com

Sanderson Ford

Infiniti of Peoria

sandersonford.com

infinitiofpeoria.com

VEHICLES, DEALERS AND SERVICES OIL CHANGE SHOP

RV DEALERSHIP

TIRE/BRAKE SHOP

USED CAR DEALERSHIP

WINNER

Tucker Tire and Auto

Fun Time RV

Discount Tire

Carvana

1101 E Camelback Rd Phoenix, AZ 85014 602.266.7480 tuckertirephoenix.com

9211 N 9th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85021 602.703.4279 Find Us On Facebook

1824 E Camelback Rd Phoenix, AZ 85016 602.277.0039 discounttire.com

707 E Gilbbert Dr Tempe, AZ 85281 800.333.4554 carvana.com

FINALIST

Big O Tires

Bill Luke Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram

Camelback Toyota

camelbacktoyota.com

Precision Imports

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Dune Sport

dunesport.com

bigotires.com

Tucker Tire and Auto tuckertirephoenix.com

billluke.com

Sanderson Ford

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TABLE OF CONTENTS EAST VALLEY Sushi ��41 All-Around Restaurant ��37 Take Out ��41 Bakery ��37 Thai Food ��41 BBQ ��37 Vegetarian ��41 Biscuits ��37 ENTERTAINMENT & Bloody Mary ��37 LEISURE Breakfast ��37 Art Gallery ��42 Brunch - NEW ��37 Casino ��42 Buffet ��37 Family Amusement ��42 Burger ��37 Fan Experience ��42 Business Lunch ��37 Golf Course ��42 Carry Out ��38 Live Theater ��42 Caterer ��38 Seasonal Attraction ��42 Chicken Wings ��38 Zoo ��42 Chinese Restaurant ��38 Country Cooking ��38 HOME, HOME SERVICES & Dessert ��39 FINANCE Diner ��39 55+ Community ��43 Dining Experience ��39 Appliance Store ��43 Dinner Under $10 ��39 Assisted Living Facility ��43 Doughnuts ��39 Bank ��43 Early Bird Dinner ��39 Cabinet Store ��43 Fine Dining ��39 Carpet Cleaning ��45 Food Truck ��39 Credit Union ��45 Fried Chicken ��39 Door Company ��45 German Food ��39 Financial Planning ��45 Greek Food ��40 Garage Door Company ��45 Ice Cream ��40 Heating & A/C Service ��46 Indian Food ��40 Home Builder ��46 Italian Food ��40 Home Contractor/Repair/Remodeling 46 Japanese Food ��40 Interior Design Services ��46 Local Coffee Shop ��40 Kitchen/Bathroom Remodeling ��46 Meal for the Money ��40 Landscaping ��48 Meat & 3 ��40 Master-Planned Community ��48 Mexican Food ��40 Mortgage Lender ��48 New Restaurant ��40 Moving Services ��48 Outdoor Dining ��41 Multi-Family Developer ��48 Pizza ��41 Pest Control ��49 Ribs ��41 Plumber ��49 Romantic Restaurant ��41 Real Estate Agent ��49 Salad Bar ��41 Real Estate Company ��49 Sandwich Shop ��41 Retirement Community ��49 Seafood ��41 Roofing Company ��49 Steakhouse ��41 Siding Company ��49

DINING

32 BEST OF THE DESERT • 2021

Solar Company ��49 Veterinarian ��55 Swimming Pools ��49 SHOPPING Water Treatment Company ��49 Backyard Furnishings ��56 Window Company ��49 Bridal Store ��56 KIDS & EDUCATION Children’s Clothing ��56 Childcare Center ��50 Consignment Store ��56 Dance School ��50 Dispensary ��56 Karate School ��50 Floor Covering Store ��57 Learning Center/Tutor ��50 Florist ��57 Local College ��50 Furniture Store ��57 Pre-School ��50 Garden Center ��57 Private School ��50 Grocery ��57 Public School ��50 Jewelry Store ��58 Mattress Store ��58 PEOPLE & PLACES Chef ��51 Men’s Clothing ��58 Columnist/Reporter ��51 Pet Store ��58 Event Venue ��51 Shoe Store ��58 Hotel ��51 Women’s Clothing ��58 Local Radio Station ��51 Museum ��52 Radio Personality ��52 TV News ��52 TV Personality ��52 Weather Report ��52

SERVICES Animal Shelter ��53 Car Wash ��53 Customer Service ��53 Divorce Attorney ��53 Dry Cleaner ��53 Employment Agency ��54 Funeral Home ��54 Law Firm ��54 Non-Profit ��54 Paralegal ��54 Pet Boarding ��55 Pet Groomer ��55 Photographer ��55 Satellite/Cable Provider ��55 Self Storage Company ��55 Tattoo Parlor ��55 Taxi ��55

SPIRITS Brewpub ��59 Craft Beer ��59 Happy Hour ��59 Local Wine ��59 Place to Buy Beer ��59 Place to Buy Liquor ��59 Place to Buy Wine ��59 Place to Have a Cold Beer ��59 Sports Bar ��59 Winery ��59

VEHICLES, DEALERS AND SERVICES Boat/Marine Dealership ��60 Luxury Service Dealership ��60 Motorcycle/ATV Dealership ��60 New Car Dealership ��60 New Car Service Dealership ��60 New Luxury Car Dealership ��61 Oil Change Shop ��61 RV Dealership ��61 Tire/Brake Shop ��61 Used Car Dealership ��61

BEAUTY & HEALTH AUDIOLOGIST

BARBER SHOP

BEST SPA/MEDICAL SPA

CHIROPRACTOR

COSMETIC OR PLASTIC SURGEON

WINNER

Dermacare

Cory Wilson, DC

14300 N Northsight Blvd St 105 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 480.597.6229 dermacarelaserclinics.com

2145 E Warner Ste #104 Tempe, AZ 85284 602.726.0673 afcchiropractic.com

Maritza Irizarry, MD

FINALIST

Elements Massage

Coby Davis, D.C.

Navid Taghvaei, F-AAA, CCC-A A & A Audiology

Great Clips Multiple Locations greatclips.com

3226 N Miller Rd Ste 5 Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480.770.5444 aaaudiology.com

FINALIST

Christopher Burke, MD

Floyd’s 99 Barbershop

Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center phoenix.va.gov

Elaine Slepak, AuD

Affiliated Audiology Consultants hearphoenix.com

Laser & Skin Care Clinics

floydsbarbershop.com

elementsmassage.com

Sports Clips

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Massage Envy

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FINALIST

Karl B. Hiatt, MD

Davis Chiropractic davis.chiropractic.com

Turning Pointe Plastic Surgery drhiatt.com

Debbie Casper, DC

Lawrence Shaw, MD, ABPS, ABS

Back in Motion Family Chiropractic backinmotion.us

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BEAUTY & HEALTH DENTIST

FAMILY PHYSICIAN

FITNESS CENTER/GYM

GENERAL PRACTICE DOCTOR

HAIR SALON

WINNER

Scott Josephson, DMD

Sunny Maheshwari, MD

EOS Fitness

Nathan Hatfield, DO

1909 N Power Rd Ste 103 Mesa, AZ 85205 480.877.0692 myredmountain familydental.com

652 E Warner Rd Ste 107 Gilbert, AZ 85296 480.539.8680 gilbertcenter.net

FINALIST

John Badolato, DDS

David C. Patchett, DO

Red Mountain Family Dental

Studio B Smiles studiobsmiles.com

Roger Briggs, DDS

Briggs Family & Cosmetic Dentistry briggsfamilydentistry.com

Gilbert Center for Family Medicine

Mayo Clinic Hospital mayoclinic.org

Stacy Mickey, MD

East Mesa Family Doctors eastmesafamilydoctor.com

Multiple Locations eosfitness.com

Great Clips

Hatfield Medical Group

Multiple Locations greatclips.com

Multiple Locations hatfieldmedicalgroup.com

FINALIST

Mountainside Fitness

mountainsidefitness.com

Planet Fitness

planetfitness.com

FINALIST

Daniel Hoag, DO

Desert Wells Family Medicine desertwellsfamilymedicine.com

Denise Sackett, DO

Sundance Medical Associates sundancemedical.org

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Salon Four8Zero

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BEAUTY & HEALTH HEARING AID CENTER

HOSPITAL

MANICURE

MEDICAL SUPPLY

OB/GYN

OPHTHALMOLOGIST

WINNER

Costco

Mayo Clinic Hospital

Happy Feet Mobile Massge

Denise Y. Belisle, MD

Michael Campion, MD

5777 E Mayo Blvd Phoenix, AZ 85054 480.342.2000 mayoclinic.org

5302 E Van Buren St Phoenix, AZ 85008 480.544.7244 Find Us On Facebook

Scottsdale Medical Equipment & Supplies

valleywomenfor women.com

4921 E Bell Rd Ste 102 Scottsdale, AZ 85254 602.787.9100 sweye.com

FINALIST

Advanced Hearing Group

Gilbert Mercy Hospital

AZ Mediquip

Jennifer Iacovelli, MD, FACOG

Jordan Graff, MD

Tree of Life Medical treeoflifemedical.net

Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center goodeyes.com

Jennifer Shaw, MD

Sheri Horwitz, OD

19001 N 27th Ave Phoenix, AZ 623.293.4400 costco.com

dignityhealth.org

iPolish Nail Bar

ipolishnailbaraz.com

8752 E Shea Blvd Ste 131 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 480.596.3896 azsmes.com

azmediquip.com

Multiple Locations advancedhearinggroup.com

Desert Hearing Care

deserthearingcare.com

Honor Health

honorhealth.com

Tia’s Nails

Find Us On Facebook

Copper Star Home Medical Supplies copperstarhomemedical.com

Valley Women for Women

Southwestern Eye Center

MomDoc momdocwfw.com

Horwitz Vision Center horwitzvisioncenter.com

BEAUTY & HEALTH OPTOMETRIST

ORTHODONTIST

ORTHOPEDIC GROUP

PEDIATRIC DENTIST

PEDIATRICIAN

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

WINNER

Renee Hanson, OD, BS

Stuart Frost, DDS

OrthoArizona

Dr.’s Creech, Ball & Sherrill

Joel Hayden, MD

Ron Peacock, iMoveHealth

Swagel Wootton Eye Institute

Frost Orthodontics

220 S 63rd St Mesa, AZ 85206 480 372.2616 eyeinstituteaz.com

5058 E Southern Ave #101 Mesa, AZ 85206 480.325.7500 frostortho.com

FINALIST

Justin Jones,DO

Gary Brigham DDS & Thy Ly, DMD

Premier Eye Care of AZ premiereyecareaz.com

Leland Sherlock, OD Southwestern Eye Center sweye.com

orthoarizona.org

Pediatric Dental Specialists

Sonoran Smiles sonoransmile.com

2875 W Ray Rd Ste 6 Chandler, AZ 8586 480.382.4563 imovehealth.com

Multiple Locations chewchew.net

1220 South Higley Rd Ste 101 Mesa, AZ 85206 480.827.5045 doctors. bannerhealth.com

FINALIST

Summit Orthopedics

Larry Shults, DDS, MsD

Michael Perlstein, MD

East Valley Physical Therapy

summitortho.com

Brigham Orthodontics brighamortho.com

Samantha Vu, DMD

Banner HealthChildrens

The Core Institute

thecoreinstitute.com

Amazing Kidz Pediatric Dentistry amazingkidzdentistry.com

Lidieth Libby, DDS Desert Ridge Pediatric Dentistry azkidsdds.com

Phoenix Children’s Pediatrics phoenixchildrens.org

Suzanne Nielsen, MD Banner Health doctors.bannerhealth.com

eastvalleypt.com

Empower Physical Therapy empowerpt.com

2021 • BEST OF THE DESERT

BEAUTY & HEALTH PLACE TO HAVE A BABY

TANNING

THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE

WEIGHT LOSS CENTER

YOGA STUDIO

WINNER

Red Mountain Weight Loss

Family First Midwifery

Palm Beach Tan

Elements Massage

21050 N Tatum Blvd #118 Phoenix, AZ 85050 480.538.8778 palmbeachtan.com

Multiple Locations elementsmassage.com

FINALIST

Banner Gateway Medical Center

tanningsalonscottsdale.com

9927 E Bell Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85260 602.892.4733 familyfirstmidwifery.com

Desert Bronze

fuchsia

Multiple Locations redmountainweightloss. com

FINALIST

Ma’am Exams

Gilbert Yoga 655 N Gilbert Rd Unit 162 Gilbert, AZ 85234 480.420.7297 gilbertyoga.com

FINALIST

Nicole Anne Yoga

fuchsiaspa.com

maamexams.com

nicoleanneyoga.com

Massage Escapes

Scottsdale Weight Loss Center

Spirit of Yoga

bannerhealth.com

Mercy Gilbert Medical Center

dignityhealth.org

36 BEST OF THE DESERT • 2021

massageescapes.com

scottsdaleweightloss.com

soy.swiha.edu

DINING ALL-AROUND RESTAURANT

BAKERY

BBQ

BISCUITS

BLOODY MARY

WINNER

Red White & Brew

AJ’s

Joe’s Real BBQ

Biscuits Cafe

Hash Kitchen

biscuitscafe.comarizona

Multiple Locations ajsfinefoods.com

Terminal 4, 3400 E Sky Harbor Blvd Phoenix, AZ 85034 480.503.3805 joesrealbbq.com

Multiple Locations hashkitchen.com

FINALIST

6740 E McDowell Rd #102 Mesa, AZ 85215 480.807.9393 rwbaz.com

Purveyor of Fine Foods

FINALIST

Da’Bayou Creole Kitchen dabayoucreolekitchen.com

Dos Gingos MexiGrill Fun Food - Fun Times dosgringosaz.com

Chompie’s

chompies.com

Wildflower

wildflowerbread.com

Caldwell County BBQ

Bisbee Breakfast Club

Snooze

caldwellcountybbq.com

bisbeebreakfastclub.com

Honey Bear’s BBQ

Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que

useggrestaurant.com

honeybearsbbq.com

An A.M. Eatery snoozeeatery.com

U.S. Egg

lucillesbbq.com

DINING BREAKFAST

BRUNCH - NEW

BUFFET

BURGER

BUSINESS LUNCH

WINNER

Snooze

An A.M. Eatery Multiple Locations snoozeeatery.com

FINALIST

Butters Cafe

butterscafe.com

First Watch

The DayTime Cafe firstwatch.com

Hash Kitchen

Golden Corral

In-N-Out Burger

The Capital Grille

Multiple Locations hashkitchen.com

7609 West Thomas Rd Phoenix, AZ 85033goldencorral.com

Multiple Locations in-n-out.com

2502 E Camelback Rd Phoenix, AZ 85016 602.952.8900 thecapitalgrille.com

FINALIST

First Watch

Hibachi Grill

Cold Beer & Cheeseburgers

The DayTime Cafe firstwatch.com

Super Buffet hibachibuffetmesa.com

Snooze

Old Country Buffet

An A.M. Eatery snoozeeatery.com

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Durant’s

coldbeers.com

durantsaz.com

The Chuckbox

Red White & Brew

thechuckbox.com

rwbaz.com

2021 • BEST OF THE DESERT

DINING CARRY OUT

CATERER

CHICKEN WINGS

CHINESE RESTAURANT

COUNTRY COOKING

WINNER

Salad & Go

Dickeys Barbecue Pit

Native Grill & Wings

Multiple Locations dickeys.com

FINALIST

P.F. Chang’s

Cracker Barrel

Multiple Locations nativegrillandwings.com

2420 W Happy Valley Rd Phoenix, AZ 85085 623.707.4495 pfchangs.com

21611 N 26th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85027 623.582.6020 crackerbarrel.com

FINALIST

Crust Brothers Pizza

Put A Fork In It Catering put-a-fork-in-it-catering. business.site

The HUB

Grill & Bar hubgrill.com

Red White & Brew

Venezia’s Pizzeria

Multiple Locations saladandgo.com

crustbrotherspizza.com

rwbaz.com

venezias.com

Jade Palace

Black Bear Diner

jadepalacescottsdale.com

blackbeardiner.com

Pei Wei

Lo-Lo’s Chicken and Waffles

peiwei.com

loloschickenandwaffles.com

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DINING DESSERT

DINER

DINING EXPERIENCE

DINNER UNDER $10

DOUGHNUTS

WINNER

The Cheesecake Factory

Black Bear Diner

The Keg

Salad & Go

Bosa Donuts

Multiple Locations blackbeardiner.com

21001 N Tatum Blvd Phoenix, AZ 85050 480.419.7772 kegsteakhouse.com

Multiple Locations saladandgo.com

Multiple Locations bosadonutsaz.com

FINALIST

Chompie’s

Da’Bayou Creole Kitchen

Dos Gingos MexiGrill

2402 East Camelback Phoenix, AZ 85016 602.778.6501 thecheesecakefactory.com

FINALIST

Da’Bayou Creole Kitchen dabayoucreolekitchen.com

Scoop and Joy Lounge scoopandjoy.com

chompies.com

Flancer’s

flancers.com

dabayoucreolekitchen.com

Fleming’s

Prime Steak House & Wine Bar Multiple Locations flemingssteakhouse.com

Bashas’

Fun Food - Fun Times dosgringosaz.com

bashas.com

Rusty Taco

Hurts Donut Company

rustytaco.com

wannahurts.com

DINING EARLY BIRD DINNER

FINE DINING

FOOD TRUCK

FRIED CHICKEN

GERMAN FOOD

WINNER

Fleming’s

Cousins Maine Lobster

Lo-Lo’s Chicken and Waffles

Multiple Locations cousinsmainelobster.com

Multiple Locations loloschickenand waffles.com

FINALIST

Mastro’s Steakhouse

Ginger Monkey Gastropub

Valle Luna

Mexican Restaurants Multiple Locations valleluna.com

FINALIST

Firebirds

Wood Fired Grill firebirdsrestaurants.com

J.J. Madisons

jjmadisons.com

Prime Steak House & Wine Bar Multiple Locations 480.596.8265 flemingssteakhouse.com

mastrosrestaurants.com

The Keg

kegsteakhouse.com

Mobile Monkey Food Truck gingermonkeyaz.com

Morning Kick

morningkickaz.com

Popeyes

Brat Haus 3622 N Scottsdale Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480. 947.4006 brathausaz.com

FINALIST

Bavarian Point

popeyes.com

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Raising Cane’s

Edelweiss Biergarten

raisingcanes.com

Find Us On Facebook

2021 • BEST OF THE DESERT

DINING GREEK FOOD

ICE CREAM

INDIAN FOOD

ITALIAN FOOD

JAPANESE FOOD

WINNER

Vicinos Local Italian

Benihana’s

Pita Jungle

The Sugar Bowl

Jewel of the Crown

Multiple Locations pitajungle.com

4005 N Scottsdale Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480.946.0051 sugarbowlscottsdale.com

7373 E Scottsdale Mall Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480.949.8000 jewelofthecrown.com

FINALIST

Gyro Express

originalgyrosexpress.com

The Green Corner greencorneraz.com

Cold Stone Creamery

coldstonecreamery.com

Dairy Queen

dairyqueen.com

Guru Palace

10999 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd Scottsdale, AZ 85259 480.664.8260 vicinositalian.com

FINALIST

Maggiano’s Little Italy

Osaka Japanese Steakhouse

gurupalacearizona.com

locations.maggianos.com

The Dhaba

Venezia’s Pizzeria

the-dhaba.com

benihana.com

osakaaz.com

RA Sushi

venezias.com

Bar & Restaurant rasushi.com

DINING LOCAL COFFEE SHOP

MEAL FOR THE MONEY

MEAT & 3

MEXICAN FOOD

NEW RESTAURANT

WINNER

Nando’s

Da’Bayou Creole Kitchen

Dutch Bros Coffee

Salad & Go

Joe’s Real BBQ

Multiple Locations dutchbros.com/locations

Multiple Locations saladandgo.com

Terminal 4, 3400 E Sky Harbor Blvd Phoenix, AZ 85035 480.503.3806 joesrealbbq.com

3519 E Baseline Rd Gilbert, AZ 85234 480.633.1313 nandosmexicancafe.com

313 N Gilbert Rd St 100 Gilbert, AZ 85234 480.704.3405 dabayoucreolekitchen.com

FINALIST

Ajo Al’s Mexican Cafe

BKD’s Backyard Joint

Bergies Coffee Roast House bergiescoffee.com

randysrestaurantaz.com

Randy’s Restaurant

Dickeys Barbecue Pit

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

Venezia’s Pizzeria

Red White & Brew

coffeebean.com

venezias.com

40 BEST OF THE DESERT • 2021

dickeys.com

rwbaz.com

Mexican Cafe

ajoals.com

Barrio Queen

barrioqueen.com

bkdsbackyard.com

Gabriella’s

Contemporary American Cuisine gabriellasscottsdale.com

DINING OUTDOOR DINING

PIZZA

RIBS

ROMANTIC RESTAURANT

SALAD BAR

SANDWICH SHOP

WINNER

OHSO

Venezia’s Pizzeria

Jersey Mike’s Subs

Brewery & Distillery

Joe’s Real BBQ

House of Tricks

Salad & Go

114 E 7th St Tempe, AZ 85281 480.968.1114 houseoftricks.com

Multiple Locations saladandgo.com

FINALIST

Jason’s Deli

Cheba Hut

Multiple Locations ohsobrewery.com

Multiple Locations venezias.com

Terminal 4, 3400 E Sky Harbor Blvd Phoenix, AZ 85036 480.503.3807 joesrealbbq.com

FINALIST

Da’Bayou Creole Kitchen

barrospizza.com

Barro’s Pizza

dabayoucreolekitchen. com

Lon’s at the Hermosa hermosainn.com

Oreganos

Multiple Locations oreganos.com

Arizona BBQ Shack

Cafe Monarch

azbbqshackscottsdale. com

cafemonarch.com

jasonsdeli.com

Caldwell County BBQ

Elements at Sanctuary

Sweet Tomatoes

caldwellcountybbq.com

sanctuaryoncamelback.com

Multiple Locations jerseymikes.com

Toasted Subs chebahut.com

Firehouse Subs

firehousesubs.com

DINING SEAFOOD

STEAKHOUSE

SUSHI

TAKE OUT

THAI FOOD

VEGETARIAN

WINNER

Angry Crab Shack

Texas Roadhouse

Salad & Go

Thai Basil

Pita Jungle

Multiple Locations angrycrabshack.com

Multiple Locations texasroadhouse.com

Osaka Japanese Steakhouse

Multiple Locations saladandgo.com

3110 N Central Ave Suite 181 Phoenix, AZ 85012 602.274.5020 thaibasil-phoenix.com

Multiple Locations pitajungle.com

FINALIST

Morning Kick

Thai Chili 2 Go

High Tide

Fleming’s

Seafood Bar & Grill hightideseafoodbar.com

Prime Steak House & Wine Bar flemingssteakhouse.com

The Salt Cellar Restaurant

steak44.com

Steak 44

Multiple Locations osakaaz.com

FINALIST

Kona Grill

konagrill.com

morningkickaz.com

Sushi Brokers

Venezia’s Pizzeria

sushibrokers.com

venezias.com

tc2go.com

Thai Rama

thairamaaz.net

Flower Child

iamaflowerchild.com

True Food Kitchen

truefoodkitchen.com

saltcellarrestaurant.com

2021 • BEST OF THE DESERT

ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE ART GALLERY

CASINO

FAMILY AMUSEMENT

FAN EXPERIENCE

GOLF COURSE

LIVE THEATER

WINNER

Phoenix Art Museum

Talking Stick

Phoenix Zoo

Arizona Diamondbacks

TPC Scottsdale

ASU Gammage

17020 N Hayden Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85255 480.585.4334 tpc.com

PO Box 870105 Tempe, AZ 85287 480.965.5062 asugammage.com

FINALIST

Resort & Casino

1625 N Central Ave Phoenix, AZ 85004 602.257.1880 phxart.org

9800 Talking Stick Way Scottsdale, AZ 85256 480.850.7777 talkingstickresort.com

FINALIST

ASU Gallery 100 art.asu.edu

Heard Museum heard.org

Casino Arizona

casinoarizona.com

Wild Horse Pass

wildhorsepass.com

455 N Galvin Pkwy Phoenix, AZ 85008 602.286.3800 phoenixzoo.org

401 E Jefferson St Phoenix, AZ 85004 602. 462.6500 mlb.com

FINALIST

FatCats

Arizona Coyotes nhl.com

papagogolfclub.com

Topgolf

Salt River Fields at Talking Stick

We-Ko-Pa Golf Club

All Out Fun fatcatsfun.com/mesa

topgolf.com

Papago Golf Club

wekopa.com

Celebrity Theater

celebritytheatre.com

Hale Theater

haletheatrearizona.com

saltriverfields.com

SEASONAL ATTRACTION

ZOO

WINNER

Zoo Lights

Phoenix Zoo

455 N Galvin Pkwy Phoenix, AZ 85008 602.286.3800 phoenixzoo.org

FINALIST

Cactus League Spring Training cactusleague.com

Desert Botanical Garden dbg.org

42 BEST OF THE DESERT • 2021

455 N Galvin Pkwy Phoenix, AZ 85008 602.286.3800 phoenixzoo.org

FINALIST

OdySea Aquarium

odyseaaquarium.com

Wildlife World

Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park wildlifeworld.com

HOME, HOME SERVICES & FINANCE

55+ COMMUNITY

APPLIANCE STORE

ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY

BANK

CABINET STORE

WINNER

Discovery Point Retirement Community

Spencers TV & Appliance

McDowell Village

Chase Bank

Multiple Locations spencerstv.com

8300 E McDowell Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85257 480.400.8148 mbkseniorliving.com

Multiple Locations chase.com

Diamond Kitchen & Bath

FINALIST

Maravilla Scottsdale

Conn’s HomePlus

Maravilla Scottsdale

Bank of America

Scottsdale Quality Cabinets & Countertops

6210 E Arbor Ave Mesa, AZ 85207 480.924.6474 discoverypoint retirement.com

srgseniorliving.com

conns.com

srgseniorliving.com

bankofamerica.com

Multiple Locations diamondkitchen andbath.com

scottsdalecabinets countertops.com

McDowell Village

mbkseniorliving.com

Mesa TV & Appliance mesatvappliance.com

Pueblo Norte Senior Living fivestarseniorliving.com

Wells Fargo Bank wellsfargo.com

Superior Stone and Cabinet superiorstoneandcabinet.com

2021 • BEST OF THE DESERT

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DOOR COMPANY

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First Impression Ironworks

Fidelity

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Arizona Federal Credit Union

Energy Shield Window & Door Company

edwardjones.com

Edward Jones

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Lowes

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HOME BUILDER

HOME CONTRACTOR/REPAIR/ REMODELING

INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES

KITCHEN/BATHROOM REMODELING

WINNER

George Brazil

Taylor Morrison

Rebath and Kitchens

La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries

Rebath and Kitchens

16879 N 75th Ave Ste 101 Peoria, AZ 85382 480.359.1778 rebathandkitchens.com

15836 N Scottsdale Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85254 602.426.5292 la-z-boy.com

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Diamond Kitchen & Bath

Dettaglio Interior Design

Chandler Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling

Air Conditioning + Heating 2655 E Magnolia St #200 Phoenix, AZ 85034 602.842.0009 georgebrazilhvac.com

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meadowairllc.com

Multiple Locations taylormorrison.com

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Lennar

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diamondkitchenandbath.com

dettagliodesign.com

chandlerkitchenremodeling. com

Parker & Sons

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Meritage Homes

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Express Flooring

Diamond Kitchen & Bath

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HOME, HOME SERVICES & FINANCE LANDSCAPING

MASTER-PLANNED COMMUNITY

MORTGAGE LENDER

MOVING SERVICES

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Presidential Pools, Spa & Patio

Las Sendas Golf Club

Scout Mortgage

Three Men & A Truck

Optima Kierland

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Multiple Locations threemenandatruck.net

optima.inc

15170 W Bell Rd #108 Surprise, AZ 85374 623.505.2800 presidentialpools.com

7555 E Eagle Crest Dr Mesa, AZ 85207 480.396.4000 lassendas.com

FINALIST

Blooming Desert Pools and Landscape

adoratrailscoa.com

Adora Trails

Compass Mortgage Planners

2 Guys and a Van

Greenlight Communities

Divine Creations Landscape and Lighting

dobsonranchgolfcourse.com

Guild Mortgage

All My Sons Moving & Storage

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compassmortgageplanners. com

bloomingdesert.com

Dobson Ranch

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HOME, HOME SERVICES & FINANCE PEST CONTROL

PLUMBER

REAL ESTATE AGENT

REAL ESTATE COMPANY

RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

WINNER

Blue Sky Pest Control

Parker & Sons

JoAnn Callaway

Realty Executives

Discovery Point Retirement Community

3636 E Anne St, A Phoenix, AZ 85040 602.273.7247 parkerandsons.com

Those Callaways Real Estate

FINALIST

Fromms Pest Control

Lawson Family Plumbing

Matt Cerchiai

Those Callaways Real Estate

Encanterra in Queen Creek

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frommspestcontrol.com

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lawsonfamilyplumbing.com

Pest & Scorpion Control responsiblepestcontrol.net

Scottsdale Plumbing

scottsdaleplumbing.com

645 E Missouri Ave #210 Phoenix, AZ 85012 602.861.3300 realtyexecutives.com

thosecallaways.com

Tru Realty trurealty.com

Taylor Campbell

Campbell & Co. Real Estate Team campbellcorealestate.com

6210 E Arbor Ave Mesa, AZ 85208 480.924.6474 discoverypoint retirement.com

Tru Realty

trurealty.com

sheahomes.com

McDowell Village

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HOME, HOME SERVICES & FINANCE ROOFING COMPANY

SIDING COMPANY

SOLAR COMPANY

SWIMMING POOLS

WATER TREATMENT COMPANY

WINDOW COMPANY

WINNER

Lyons Roofing

Johnson Roofing

Sun Valley Solar Solutions

Kinetico Quality Water

1121 S Horne Rd Mesa, AZ 85204 480.467.4572 johnsonroofingaz.com

3225 N Colorado St Chandler, AZ 85225 480.689.5000 sunvalleysolar.com

Presidential Pools, Spa & Patio

Energy Shield Window & Door Company

FINALIST

Johnson Roofing

Exterior Remodelers of America

Arizona Solar Concepts

878 W Illini St Phoenix, AZ 85041 602.276.5515 lyonsroofing.com

johnsonroofingaz.com

azsolarconcepts.com

15171 W Bell Rd #108 Surprise, AZ 85374 623.505.2800 presidentialpools.com

FINALIST

Serenity Pool Pros

serenitypoolpros.com

3304 N Delaware St Chandler, AZ 85225 602.437.2474 kineticoaz.com

FINALIST

AZ Water Systems

Arizona Window And Door Store

Find Us On Facebook

exterioraz.com

State 48 Roofing

state48roofing.com

330 S 75th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85043 623.936.3758 energyshieldwindows anddoors.com

azwindowanddoor.com

For Energy

forenergy.com

Shasta Pools

shastapools.com

Pristine Water Softeners

pristinewatersofteners.com

Window World

windowworldphoenix.com

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KIDS & EDUCATION CHILDCARE CENTER

DANCE SCHOOL

KARATE SCHOOL

LEARNING CENTER/TUTOR

LOCAL COLLEGE

WINNER

The Dance Loft

Lee’s ATA Martial Arts

Kumon

Arizona State University

Magical Journey Learning Center 1241 E Chandler Blvd Ste 115 Phoenix, AZ 85048 480.699.6552 magicaljourneylc.org

FINALIST

Val Vista Lakes KinderCare kindercare.com

2450 E Germann Rd Unit 1 Chandler, AZ 85286 480.963.9911 thedanceloft.edance.dance

Multiple Locations leesatamember.com

FINALIST

Dance Deluxe

Mountainside Martial Arts Center

Pathways School and Evaluation Center

Mesa Community College

dancedeluxestudio.com

mountainsidemartialarts.com

Watch Me Grow

Childcare and Preschool wmgchildcare.com

FatCats

fatcatsfun.com/mesa

Precision Martial Arts

Multiple Locations kumon.com

mesacc.edu

pathwaysschool.org

pmamesa.com

utordoctor.com

Tutor Doctor

University of Arizona

PRE-SCHOOL

PRIVATE SCHOOL

PUBLIC SCHOOL

WINNER

Christ Greenfield School

Mountain View High School

425 N Greenfield Rd Gilbert, AZ 8523 480.892.8314 cglschool.org

426 N Greenfield Rd Gilbert, AZ 8524 480.892.8315 cglschool.org

2700 E Brown Rd Mesa, AZ 85213 480.472.6900 mpsaz.org

FINALIST

Desert Shadows Montessori

arizona.edu

dsmontessori.com

camelbackdesertschool.com

Camelback Desert School

Campo Verde High School

Kinderbugs Academy

Vista Grove Preparatory Academy

Mesa Academy for Advanced Studies

kinderbugs.com

vistagroveprep.com

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411 N Central Ave Phoenix, AZ 85004 602.496.4636 asu.edu

gilbertschools.net

mpsaz.org

PEOPLE & PLACES CHEF

COLUMNIST/REPORTER

EVENT VENUE

HOTEL

LOCAL RADIO STATION

WINNER

BKD’s Backyard Joint

The Arizona Republic

E.J. Montini

Desert Botanical Garden

The Phoenician

102.5 KNIX

6000 E Camelback Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480.941.8200 thephoenician.com

4686 E Van Buren St Ste 300 Phoenix, AZ 85008 602.374.6000 knixcountry.iheart.com

900 E Pecos Rd Ste 5 Chandler, AZ 85225 480.935.2537 bkdsbackyard.com

Phoenix, AZ 85014 azcentral.com

FINALIST

Chris Bianco

Karina Bland

State Farm Stadium

Fairmont Scottsdale Princess

kez999.iheart.com

Pizzeria Bianco pizzeriabianco.com

Don Royer

Ginger Monkey Gastropub gingermonkeyaz.com

Arizona Republic azcentral.com

Laurie Roberts Arizona Republic azcentral.com

1201 N Galvin Pkwy Phoenix, AZ 85008 480.941.1225 dbg.org

statefarmstadium.com

99.9 KEZ

fairmont.com

Talking Stick

Resort & Casino talkingstickresort.com

Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa

KJZZ 91.5 FM kjzz.org

hyatt.com

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PEOPLE & PLACES MUSEUM

RADIO PERSONALITY

TV NEWS

TV PERSONALITY

WEATHER REPORT

WINNER

Arizona Science Center Museum

Beth McDonald

AZ Family - 3TV

602.260.0999 kez999.iheart.com

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

April Warnecke -3TV

600 E Washington St Phoenix, AZ 85004 602.716.2000 azscience.org

5555 N Seventh Ave Phoenix, AZ 85013 602.207.3333 azfamily.com

FINALIST

HD South

Ben, Tim and Brook-KNIX

Musical Instrument Museum

JohnJay and Rich

Gilbert Historical Museum hdsouth.org

mim.org

KEZ

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KISS FM 104.7 1047kissfm.iheart.com

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Good Morning Arizona

cbs.com

5555 N Seventh Ave Phoenix, AZ 85013 602.207.3333 azfamily.com

FINALIST

ABC 15

John Hook-FOX 10

Amber Sullens

Fox 10 Phoenix

Linda Williams

Corey McCloskey

abc15.com

fox10phoenix.com

Fox 10 Phoenix fox10phoenix.com

ABC15 abc15.com

FOX 10 Phoenix fox10phoenix.com

SERVICES ANIMAL SHELTER

CAR WASH

CUSTOMER SERVICE

DIVORCE ATTORNEY

DRY CLEANER

WINNER

Friends For Life

Cobblestone Auto Spa

Scottsdale Fashion Square

Nordstrom

Alejandra Mirales Nash

Prestige Cleaners

Animal Rescue

Multiple Locations prestigecleaners.com

952 W Melody Ave Gilbert, AZ 85233 480.497.8296 azfriends.org

Multiple Locations cobblestone.com

7055 E Camelback Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480.946.4111 nordstrom.com

FINALIST

Arizona Animal Welfare League

cleanfreakcarwash.com

buffalocollection.com

Buffalo Collection

Dianne Sullivan

Minute Man Dry Cleaners

Arizona Humane Society

Quick Quack Car Wash

Safeway Grocery-Val Vista

Clean Freak

aawl.org

azhumane.org

dontdrivedirty.com

safeway.com

Rutila, Seibt & Nash, PLLC 6803 E Main St Ste 1116 Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480.712.0035 rsnlawaz.com

Sullivan Law sullivanlawaz.com

Modern Law

Divorce & Family Law Attorneys mymodernlaw.com

minutemancleaners.com

Tide Cleaners

tidedrycleanersaz.com

2021 • BEST OF THE DESERT

SERVICES EMPLOYMENT AGENCY

FUNERAL HOME

LAW FIRM

NON-PROFIT

PARALEGAL

WINNER

Robert Half Legal

Messinger Mortuary

MacQueen & Gottlieb, PLC

The Salvation Army

Seth Usifo Nwosu Inc.

Multiple Locations messingermortuary.com

Two N Central Ave Ste 1800 Phoenix, AZ 85004 602.533.2840 mandglawgroup.com

2707 E Van Buren St Phoenix, AZ 85008 602.267.4100 salvationarmyphoenix.org

2550 E Rose Garden Ln Ste 71914 Phoenix, AZ 85050 973.932.6031 sunincorp.net

FINALIST

Renaissance Personnel Group

Funerals-Cremation

Gammage & Burnham

Control Alt Delete, LLC

The Attorneys For Freedom Law Firm

480.923.9524 roberthalf.com

bunkerfuneral.com

renaissancepersonnel.com

Staff Logic

staff-logic.com

Mountain View

Funeral Home and Cemetery mountainviewfuneralhomeandcemetery.com

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Attorneys at Law gblaw.com

Rutila, Seibt & Nash Attorneys At Law rsnlawaz.com

dvcontrolaltdelete.org

attorneysforfreedom.com

Ronald McDonald House Charities rmhccnaz.org

Vaughan Paralegal

SERVICES PET BOARDING

PET GROOMER

PHOTOGRAPHER

SATELLITE/CABLE PROVIDER

SELF STORAGE COMPANY

WINNER

Dogtopia of South Chandler

Nicole Bowman Photography

4901 S Arizona Ave Chandler, AZ 85248 480.447.0655 dogtopia.com/ south-chandler

480.389.8932 Find Us On Facebook

FINALIST

PetSmart

Chick a Dee Photography

Wag N’ Wash

Tanja Pearson

Furbabies Resort and Spa furbabiesresort.com

Horizon Animal Hospital Pet Boarding horizonanimalhospital.com

petsmart.com

wagnwash.com

Find Us On Facebook

Cox

U-Haul Storage

866.275.3803 coxvalue.com

Multiple Locations uhaul.com

FINALIST

CenturyLink

Extra Space Storage

centurylink.com

DirecTV

extraspace.com

Life Storage

My MOD Images mymodimages.com

directv.com

lifestorage.com

TATTOO PARLOR

TAXI

VETERINARIAN

WINNER

Diamond Body Art

Uber

1116 S Crismon Rd #104 Mesa, AZ 85208 480.354.2782 diamondbodyartaz.com

Uber.com

Arizona Animal Wellness Center

FINALIST

Lyft

Power Ranch Animal Hospital

Club Tattoo

clubtattoo.com

3279 E Pecos Rd Gilbert, AZ 85295 480.988.3660 arizonaanimal wellnesscenter.com

lyft.com

powerranchanimalhospital.com

Hotrod Tattoo

hotrodtattoo.com

Scottsdale Ranch Animal Hospital srah.com

2021 • BEST OF THE DESERT

SHOPPING BACKYARD FURNISHINGS

BRIDAL STORE

CHILDREN’S CLOTHING

CONSIGNMENT STORE

DISPENSARY

WINNER

American Furniture Warehouse

David’s Bridal

Kohl’s

My Sister’s Closet

Health For Life

5043 E Ray Rd #12 Phoenix, AZ 85044 480.785.7300 davidsbridal.com

Multiple Locations kohls.com

6204 N Scottsdale Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85253 480.443.4575 mysisterscloset.com

21035 N Cave Creek Rd Ste C 3-4 Phoenix, AZ 85024 602.842.5790 healthforlifedispensaries. com

FINALIST

Carter’s

Call It New/Call It Antique callitnewcallitantique.com

harvesthoc.com

Savers

Turn Style Consignment

The Mint Dispensary

5801 N 99th Ave Glendale, AZ 85305 602.422.8800 afw.com

FINALIST

Lowes

lowes.com

The Home Depot homedepot.com

Brilliant Bridal

brilliantbridal.com

Goodwill

goodwillaz.org

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carters.com

savers.com

Fashion Consignment

turnstyleconsign.com

Harvest

mintdeals.com

SHOPPING FLOOR COVERING STORE

FLORIST

WINNER

Floor and Decor

Cactus Flower

1800 E Highland Ave Phoenix, AZ 85016flooranddecor.com

4700 N Central Ave Phoenix, AZ 85012 602.212.9988 cactusflower.com

FINALIST

Arizona Tile

Arizona Flower Shop

arizonatile.com

Find Us On Facebook

The Home Depot

Watsons Flowers

homedepot.com

watsonsflowers.com

FURNITURE STORE

GARDEN CENTER

GROCERY

WINNER

American Furniture Warehouse

Moon Valley Nurseries

Fry’s Super Market

Multiple Locations moonvalleynurseries. com

744 W Camelback Rd Phoenix, AZ 85021 602.335.2240 frysfood.com

FINALIST

Copenhagen Imports

A & P Nursery

Safeway

La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries

The Home Depot

5802 N 99th Ave Glendale, AZ 85306 602. 422.8801 afw.com

copenhagenliving.com

la-z-boy.com

apnursery.com

homedepot.com

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sprouts.com

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SHOPPING JEWELRY STORE

MATTRESS STORE

MEN’S CLOTHING

PET STORE

SHOE STORE

WOMEN’S CLOTHING

WINNER

Nelson Estate Jewelers

Tuft & Needle

State Forty Eight

2051 S Dobson Rd Ste 10 Mesa, AZ 85202 480.459.9867 nelsonestatejewelers. com

Multiple Locations tuftandneedle.com

FINALIST

Elite Fine Jewelers

Ashley Home Store

elitefinejewelers.com

NightRider Jewelry

nightriderjewelry.com

ashleyfurniture.com

Mattress Firm

mattressfirm.com

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3245 N. Arizona Ave Ste E4 Chandler, AZ 85225 480.616.4899 statefortyeight.com

FINALIST

Macy’s

macys.com

Men’s Wearhouse

menswearhouse.com

PetSmart

DSW

Multiple Locations petsmart.com

21001 N Tatum Blvd Phoenix, AZ 85050 480.513.9348 dsw.com

FINALIST

Petco

petco.com

Wag N’ Wash

wagnwash.com

Famous Footwear

famousfootwear.com

Nordstrom Rack

nordstromrack.com

3246 N. Arizona Ave Ste E4 Chandler, AZ 85226 480.616.4899 statefortyeight.com

FINALIST

JCPenney

stores.jcpenney.com

Macy’s

macys.com

SPIRITS BREWPUB

CRAFT BEER

HAPPY HOUR

LOCAL WINE

PLACE TO BUY BEER

WINNER

Four Peaks Brewing Company

Multiple Locations fourpeaks.com

FINALIST

BKDs Backyard Joint bkdsbackyard.com

Postino

Total WIne & More

Multiple Locations postinowinecafe.com

Multiple Locations totalwine.com

FINALIST

Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co.

BKDs Backyard Joint bkdsbackyard.com

azwbeer.com

San Tan Brewing Company santanbrewing.com

OHSO

Brewery & Distillery ohsobrewery.com

OHSO

Brewery & Distillelry ohsobrewery.com

AJ’s

Albertson’s

Purveyor of Fine Foods ajsfinefoods.com

albertsons.com

Sorso Wine Room

BKDs Backyard Joint

sorsowineroom.com

bkdsbackyard.com

SPIRITS PLACE TO BUY LIQUOR

PLACE TO BUY WINE

PLACE TO HAVE A COLD BEER

SPORTS BAR

WINERY

WINNER

Total WIne & More

The Vig

Zipps Sports Grill

Rune Wines

Multiple Locations totalwine.com

Multiple Locations thevig.us

Multiple Locations zippssportsgrills.com

3969 AZ-82 Sonoita, AZ 85637 520.338.8823 runewines.com

FINALIST

BKDs Backyard Joint

Desert Rock Winery & Distillery

bkdsbackyard.com

desertrockin.com

Costco

costco.com

Costco

costco.com

The Handlebar Pub & Grill handlebarpubandgrill. godaddysites.com

Cold Beer & Cheeseburgers coldbeers.com

Javelina Leap

Vineyard, Winery & Bistro javelinaleapwinery.com

2021 • BEST OF THE DESERT

VEHICLES, DEALERS AND SERVICES BOAT/MARINE DEALERSHIP

LUXURY SERVICE DEALERSHIP

MOTORCYCLE/ATV DEALERSHIP

NEW CAR DEALERSHIP

NEW CAR SERVICE DEALERSHIP

WINNER

Mesa Marine and Upholstery

Chapman BMW

RideNow Powersports

Big Two Toyota

Earnhardt Toyota

1250 S Gilbert Rd Chandler, AZ 85286 480.302.4650 bigtwotoyota.com

6136 E Auto Loop Ave Mesa, AZ 85206 480.807.9700 earnhardttoyota.com

7433 E Main St Mesa, AZ 85207 480.830.4799 mesamarineonline.com

830 E Camelback Rd Phoenix, AZ 85014 602. 308.4269 chapmanbmwon camelback.com

17202 N Cave Creek Rd Phoenix, AZ 85032 855.545.1907 ridenowphoenix.com

FINALIST

Sun Country Marine

Mercedes-Benz of North Scottsdale

Go AZ Motorcycles

Larry H. Miller Toyota

Superstition Springs Lexus

Harley Davidson of Scottsdale

vanchevrolet.com

Van Chevrolet

The Henry Brown Auto Group

scmboats.com

goazwest.com

larrymillertoyota.com

sslexus.com

mbofnorthscottsdale.com

sslexus.com

hdofscottsdale.com

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henrybrowngmc.com

VEHICLES, DEALERS AND SERVICES NEW LUXURY CAR DEALERSHIP

OIL CHANGE SHOP

RV DEALERSHIP

TIRE/BRAKE SHOP

USED CAR DEALERSHIP

WINNER

Jiffy Lube

Little Dealer Little Prices

Mercedes-Benz of Chandler 7450 W Orchid Ln Chandler, AZ 85226 866.306.6297 mercedesbenz ofchandler.com

Multiple Locations jiffylube.com

FINALIST

Chapman BMW

Brian Owens and Sons

Mercedes-Benz of North Scottsdale

sundevilauto.com

chapmanbmwoncamelback. com

Discount Tire

CarMax

Multiple Locations littledealer.com

1824 E Camelback Rd Phoenix, AZ 85016 602.277.0039 discounttire.com

1480 E Motorplex Loop Gilbert, AZ 85297 480.718.2234 carmax.com

FINALIST

Auto Repair and Maintenance Find Us On Facebook

La Mesa RV

lamesarv.com

Sun Devil Auto

Big O Tires

bigotires.com

Sun Devil Auto

sundevilauto.com

Bill Luke

billluke.com

East Valley Nissan

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TABLE OF CONTENTS WEST VALLEY BEAUTY & HEALTH Audiologist ��64 Barber Shop ��64 Best Spa/Medical Spa ��64 Chiropractor ��64 Cosmetic/Plastic Surgeon ��64 Dentist ��65 Family Physician ��65 Fitness Center/Gym ��65 General Practice Doctor ��65 Hair Salon ��65 Hearing Aid Center ��65 Hospital ��65 Manicure ��65 OB/GYN ��65 Ophthalmologist ��65 Optometrist ��66 Orthodontist ��66 Orthopedic Group ��66 Pediatrician ��66 Physical Therapist ��66 Place to Have a Baby ��66 Tanning ��66 Therapeutic Massage ��66 Weight Loss Center ��66 Yoga Studio ��66

DINING All-Around Restaurant ��67 Bakery ��67 BBQ ��67 Biscuits ��67 Bloody Mary ��67 Breakfast ��68 Brunch - NEW ��68 Buffet ��68 Burger ��68 Business Lunch ��68 Carry Out ��68 Caterer ��68 Chicken Wings ��68 Chinese Restaurant ��68 Country Cooking ��68 Dessert ��69 Diner ��69 Dining Experience ��69 Dinner Under $10 ��69 Doughnuts ��69

Early Bird Dinner ��70 Fine Dining ��70 Food Truck ��70 Fried Chicken ��70 German Food ��70 Greek Food ��71 Ice Cream ��71 Indian Food ��71 Italian Food ��71 Japanese Food ��71 Local Coffee Shop ��71 Meal for the Money ��71 Mexican Food ��71 New Restaurant ��71 Outdoor Dining ��71 Pizza ��72 Ribs ��72 Romantic Restaurant ��72 Salad Bar ��72 Sandwich Shop ��72 Seafood ��72 Steakhouse ��72 Sushi ��72 Take Out ��72 Thai Food ��72 Vegetarian ��72

ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE Art Gallery ��73 Casino ��73 Family Amusement ��73 Fan Experience ��73 Golf Course ��73 Live Theater ��73 Seasonal Attraction ��73 Sports Team ��73 Zoo ��73

HOME, HOME SERVICES & FINANCE 55+ Community ��74 Appliance Store ��74 Assisted Living Facility ��74 Bank ��74 Cabinet Store ��74 Carpet Cleaning ��75 Credit Union ��75 Door Company ��75

Financial Planning ��75 Garage Door Company ��75 Heating & A/C Service ��76 Home Builder ��76 Home Contractor/ Repair/ Remodeling ��76 Interior Design Services ��76 Kitchen/Bathroom Remodeling ��76 Landscaping ��77 Master-Planned Community ��77 Mortgage Lender ��77 Moving Services ��77 Pest Control ��77 Plumber ��78 Real Estate Agent ��78 Real Estate Company ��78 Retirement Community ��78 Roofing Company ��78 Solar Company ��79 Swimming Pools ��79 Water Treatment Company ��79 Window Company ��79

KIDS & EDUCATION Dance School ��80 Karate School ��80 Learning Center/Tutor ��80 Local College ��80 Pre-school ��80 Private School ��80 Public School ��80

PEOPLE & PLACES Chef ��81 Columnist/Reporter ��81 Event Venue ��81 Hotel ��81 Local Radio Station ��81 Museum ��81 Radio Personality ��81 TV News ��81 TV Personality ��81 Weather Report ��81

SERVICES Animal Shelter ��82 Car Wash ��82 Divorce Attorney ��82 Funeral Home ��82

Law Firm ��82 Non-Profit ��83 Pet Boarding ��83 Pet Groomer ��83 Photographer ��83 Satellite/Cable Provider ��83 Tattoo Parlor ��83 Taxi Company ��83 Veterinarian ��83

SHOPPING Backyard Furnishings ��84 Children’s Clothing ��84 Consignment Store ��84 Dispensary ��84 Floor Covering Store ��84 Florist ��84 Furniture Store ��84 Garden Center ��84 Grocery ��84 Jewelry Store ��84 Mattress Store ��85 Men’s Clothing ��85 Pet Store ��85 Shoe Store ��85 Women’s Clothing ��85

SPIRITS Brewpub ��86 Craft Beer ��86 Happy Hour ��86 Local Wine ��86 Place to Buy Beer ��86 Place to Buy Liquor ��86 Place to Buy Wine ��86 Place to Have a Cold Beer ��86 Sports Bar ��86 Winery ��86

VEHICLES, DEALERS AND SERVICES Luxury Service Dealership ��87 Motorcycle/ATV Dealership ��87 New Car Dealership ��87 New Car Service Dealership ��87 New Luxury Car Dealership ��87 Oil Change Shop ��87 Tire/Brake Shop ��87 Used Car Dealership ��87

BEAUTY & HEALTH AUDIOLOGIST

BARBER SHOP

BEST SPA/MEDICAL SPA

CHIROPRACTOR

COSMETIC/PLASTIC SURGEON

WINNER

Troy Holloway, AuD 5750 W Thunderbird Rd f600 Glendale, AZ 85306 602.652.2099 ascentaudiologyarizona. com

Mikey’s Barber Shop

Red Mountain Med Spa

Goodyear Chiropractic

Betty Hinderks Davis, MD

8110 W Union Hills Dr #340 Glendale, AZ 85308 623.251.3198 mikeysbarbershop.com

Multiple Locations redmountainweightloss. com

11 W Van Buren St Avondale, AZ 85323 623.932.4060 goodyearchiropractic.com

FINALIST

John Garfield, DC

John Williams, M-D

Ascent Audiology & Hearing

Freedom Audiology

freedomaudiology.com

Buds Barber Shop

Deja Vu Med Spa

Find Us On Facebook

dejavumedspa.com

Mountainside Chiropractic mountainsidechiropractic.com

Elegant Gents Barbershop

Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa

Nicole Maddox, DC

Find Us On Facebook

handandstonephoenix.com

64 BEST OF THE DESERT • 2021

AFC Physical Medicine & Chiropractic Centers afcchiropractic.com

Regency Plastic Surgery 10240 W Indian School Rd Phoenix, AZ 85037 623.243.9077 regencyspecialties.com

Plastic Surgery johnwilliamsmd.com

Reza Rod, MD

Dermacare Plastic Surgery azdermacare.com

BEAUTY & HEALTH DENTIST

FAMILY PHYSICIAN

FITNESS CENTER/GYM

GENERAL PRACTICE DOCTOR

HAIR SALON

WINNER

Timothy Mettler, DDS

Angela Sturdivant, MD

EOS Fitness

Deborah Dykema, DO

Mettler & Greigo Family Dentistry

7505 W Deer Valley Rd Peoria, AZ 85382 623.243.9077 mettlergriego.com

Village Medical

10240 W Indian School Rd Phoenix, AZ 85037 888.698.6727 villagemedical.com

FINALIST

Annette Adler, DDS

Danielle Barnett-Trapp, DO

Adler Family Dental

Ethan Yoza, DDS

Union Hills Family Dentistry unionhillsfamilydentistry.com

Multiple Locations eosfitness.com

The Wellness Center 20045 N 19th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85027 602.978.1555 drdykema.com

FINALIST

Midwestern University Clinics mwuclinics.com

Purna Chettri, MD

HonorHealth Medical Group honorhealth.com

Rolf’s Multiple Locations rolfssalon.com

Burn Boot Camp

FINALIST

burnbootcamp.com

Arizona Asthma & Allergy Institute azsneeze.com

Kevin Boesel, MD

AquaBlu Hair Studio 125

Life Time

Paul Charnetsky, MD

Phoenix Beauty Suite

lifetime.life

Banner Goodyear Clinic bannerhealth.com

lesliegunter.wixsite.com/ aquabluhairstudio

Find Us On Facebook

BEAUTY & HEALTH HEARING AID CENTER

HOSPITAL

MANICURE

OB/GYN

OPHTHALMOLOGIST

WINNER

SoundPoint Hearing Centers

Banner Boswell Medical Center

Dr. Christopher Furey

18275 N 59th Ave Bldg N, Ste 184 Glendale, AZ 85308 602.490.8147 soundpointglendale.com

10401 W Thunderbird Blvd Sun City, AZ 85351 623.832.4000 bannerhealth.com

FINALIST

Ascent Audiology & Hearing ascentaudiologyarizona.com

Diva Nails

Judy Tom, MD

6339 E Greenway Rd #101 Scottsdale, AZ 85254 480.478.8378 divanailsscottsdale.com

Multiple Locations desertwestobgyn.com

FINALIST

Abrazo

Hollygood Nails & Spa

B.J. Ho, DO

Alice Kwok, OD

St. Joseph’s Westgate Medical Center

luxenailsandspaphoenix.com

Arrowhead Campus abrazohealth.com

dignityhealth.org

Desert West OBGYN

West Valley Vision Center 2580 N Litchfield Rd2580 N Litchfield Rd Goodyear, AZ 85395 623.932.2020 westvalleyvision.com

Find Us On Facebook

Estrella Women’s Health Center estrellawomenshealthcenter. com

Ohana Eye Care ohanaeyecare.com

Luxe Nails & Spa

Diana Heard-Vaughn, MD

Robert R- Mcculloch, MD

Glendale OBGYN glendaleobgyn.com

Horizon Eye Care horizonlaservision.com

2021 • BEST OF THE DESERT

BEAUTY & HEALTH OPTOMETRIST

ORTHODONTIST

ORTHOPEDIC GROUP

PEDIATRICIAN

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

WINNER

Brent Wilson, OD

Spencer Bailey, DDS

The Core Institute

Kristen Kaus, MD

Julie Generosa, PT, DPT

West Valley Vision Center

2580 N Litchfield Rd2580 N Litchfield Rd Goodyear, AZ 85395 623.932.2020 westvalleyvision.com

Bailey Orthodontics 14997 W Bell Rd #150 Surprise, AZ 85374 623.977.0707 baileyorthoaz.com

FINALIST

Catherine Dee, OD

Chris Olson, DDS, MS

Horizon Eye Specialists & Lasik Center horizonlaservision.com

Olson Orthodontics olsonortho.com

Christina Olivetti, OD

Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center goodeyes.com

18444 N 25th Ave #210 Phoenix, AZ 85023 866.974.2673 thecoreinstitute.com

Northwest Clinic for Children

FINALIST

OrthoArizona

Harold Magalnick, MD, FAAP

Arizona Orthopedics

TOI

Rajeev Agarwal, MD, FAAP

Bodycentral Physical Therapy

orthoarizona.org

The Orthopaedic Institute toi.health.com

15420 N 32nd Dr Phoenix, AZ 85053 602.866.1974 phoenixchildrens.org

Pediatrix pediatrixmd.com

Agave Pediatrics

Banner Rehab

13951 West Grand Avenue, Suite 201 Surprise, AZ 85374 623.537.9730 doctors.bannerhealth.com

azorthopedic.com

bodycentralpt.net

BEAUTY & HEALTH PLACE TO HAVE A BABY

TANNING

THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE

WEIGHT LOSS CENTER

YOGA STUDIO

WINNER

Banner Thunderbird Medical Center

Palm Beach Tan

Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa

Red Mountain Weight Loss

Multiple Locations palmbeachtan.com

5555 W Thunderbird Rd Glendale, AZ 85306 602.865.5555 bannerhealth.com

Multiple Locations handandstonephoenix.com

Ignite Yoga

Multiple Locations redmountainweightloss. com

5110 N Dysart Road, Sue A-166 Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 623.374.7812 igniteyogastudios.com

FINALIST

Banner Estrella Medical Center

celebritytanning.com

Celebrity Tanning

Healing Hands Chiropractic drmistyaz.com

bellfitnessaz.com

MeTime

Massage Envy

Trinity Chiropractic & Rehab

Bell Fitness

True Hot Yoga

truehotyoga.com

bannerhealth.com

Body Spa, Tanning & More metimeaz.com

66 BEST OF THE DESERT • 2021

Moon Valley locations.massageenvy.com

trinitychirorehab.com

Yoga Pura

yogapura.com

DINING ALL-AROUND RESTAURANT

BAKERY

BBQ

BISCUITS

BLOODY MARY

WINNER

Charley’s Sports Grill

8110 W Union Hills Dr Suite 350 Glendale, AZ 85308 623.322.3593 charleyssportsgrill.com

FINALIST

Sugar and Spice

Dillon’s KC BBQ

14970 W Indian School Rd # 260 Goodyear, AZ 85395 623.535.1877 Find Us On Facebook

Multiple Locations dillonsrestaurant.com

FINALIST

Haymaker

Abbie Cakes

Bobby Q BBQ Restaurant and Steakhouse

biscuitscafe.com

Famous Dave’s

Cracker Barrel

8110 W Union Hills Dr Suite 350 Glendale, AZ 85308 623.322.3593 charleyssportsgrill.com

haymakeraz.com

Lakeside Bar & Grill

lakesidebarandgrillaz.com

Sweet Kitchen abbiecakesco.com

La Purisima Bakery Find Us On Facebook

Biscuits Cafe

32 Shea

32shea.com

bobbyqbbq.com

famousdaves.com

Hash Kitchen

hashkitchen.com

Old Country Store crackerbarrel.com

REASONS TO VISIT

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Charley’s Sports Grill

Best All-Around Restaurant Best Biscuits Best Bloody Mary Best Breakfast Best Burger Best Business Lunch Best Carry Out Best Chicken Wings Best Dining Experience Best Dinner under $10 Best Meal for the Money Best New Restaurant Best Outdoor Dining Best Take-Out Best Happy Hour Best place to have a cold beer Best Sports Bar

8110 W. Union Hills Drive, Suite 350, Glendale AZ 85308 623-322-3593 - www.charleyssportsgrill.com Open @ 11am Daily, Saturday - Sunday open @ 9am 2021 • BEST OF THE DESERT

DINING BREAKFAST

BRUNCH - NEW

BUFFET

BURGER

BUSINESS LUNCH

WINNER

Charley’s Sports Grill

Ground Control

Golden Corral

4860 N Litchfield Rd Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 623.535.9066 groundxcontrol.com

7609 W Thomas Rd Phoenix, AZ 85033 623.848.1655 goldencorral.com

Charley’s Sports Grill

8110 W Union Hills Dr Suite 350 Glendale, AZ 85308 623.322.3593 charleyssportsgrill.com

FINALIST

New China Buffet

Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers coldbeers.com

thecheesecakefactory.com

Pacific Seafood Buffet

In-N-Out Burger

Daily Dose Kitchen & Bar

8110 W Union Hills Dr Suite 350 Glendale, AZ 85308 623.322.3593 charleyssportsgrill.com

FINALIST

Biscuits Cafe

biscuitscafe.com

First Watch

Charley’s Sports Grill

The Daytime Cafe firstwatch.com

charleyssportsgrill.com

newchinabuffetphoenix.com

pacificseafoodbuffet.com

in-n-out.com

Cheesecake Factory

Old Town dailydosegrill.com

DINING CARRY OUT

CATERER

CHICKEN WINGS

CHINESE RESTAURANT

COUNTRY COOKING

WINNER

Dickeys BBQ

Charley’s Sports Grill

Charley’s Sports Grill 8110 W Union Hills Dr Suite 350 Glendale, AZ 85308 623.322.3593 charleyssportsgrill.com

FINALIST

AJ’s Fine Foods

ajsfinefoods.com

Babbo

Italian Eatery babboitalian.com

Multiple Locations dickeys.com

FINALIST

AZBarbeque Catering

azbarbequecatering.com

Dillon’s KC BBQ

dillonsrestaurant.com

68 BEST OF THE DESERT • 2021

8110 W Union Hills Dr Suite 350 Glendale, AZ 85308 623.322.3593 charleyssportsgrill.com

FINALIST

Buffalo Wild Wings

P.F. Chang’s

Cracker Barrel

2420 W Happy Valley Rd Phoenix, AZ 85085 623.707.4495 pfchangs.com

Multiple Locations crackerbarrel.com

FINALIST

Big Buddha

Old Country Store

Black Bear Diner

buffalowildwings.com

bigbuddhaaz.com

blackbeardiner.com

Pullano’s

Wong’s Chinese Cuisine

TJ’s Homestyle Restaurant

Pizza & Wings pullanos.com

wongsphoenix.com

tjhomestylerestaurant.com

DINING DESSERT

DINER

DINING EXPERIENCE

DINNER UNDER $10

DOUGHNUTS

WINNER

Cheesecake Factory

Black Bear Diner

Charley’s Sports Grill

8110 W Union Hills Dr Suite 350 Glendale, AZ 85308 623.322.3593 charleyssportsgrill.com

FINALIST

Arrowhead Grill

Caramba Mexican Food

2402 E Camelback Rd Phoenix, AZ 85016 602.778.6501 thecheesecakefactory.com

FINALIST

Barrio Queen

barrioqueen.com

Carrabba’s Italian Grill carrabbas.com

Multiple Locations blackbeardiner.com

FINALIST

Chompie’s

Restaurant, Deli, and Bakery chompies.com

Nick’s Diner

nicksdiner2az.com

arrowheadgrill.com

Fleming’s

Prime Steak House & Wine Bar flemingssteakhouse.com

carambamex.com

Raising Cane’s

raisingcanes.com

BoSa Donuts Multiple Locations bosadonutsaz.com

FINALIST

Dunkin’

dunkindonuts.com

Krispy Kreme

krispykreme.com

2021 • BEST OF THE DESERT

DINING EARLY BIRD DINNER

FINE DINING

FOOD TRUCK

FRIED CHICKEN

GERMAN FOOD

WINNER

Texas Roadhouse

Arrowhead Grill

Texas BBQ House

Multiple Locations texasroadhouse.com

8280 W Union Hills D Glendale, AZ 85308 623.566.2224 arrowheadgrill.com

5037 S 24th St Phoenix, AZ 85040 602.343.6447 texasbbqhouseaz.com

Lo-Lo’s Chicken and Waffles

FINALIST

Ajo Al’s Mexican Cafe

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

ajoals.com

Babbo

Italian Eatery babboitalian.com

phoenix-peoria. firebirdsrestaurants.com

Fleming’s

Prime Steak House & Wine Bar flemingssteakhouse.com

70 BEST OF THE DESERT • 2021

Jacky’s Mexican Food

jackysmexicanfood.com

Ruby’s Food Truck

Find Us On Facebook

Multiple Locations loloschickenandwaffles. com

Haus Murphy’s 5739 W Glendale Ave Glendale, AZ 85301 623.939.2480 hausmurphys.com

FINALIST

KFC

Brat Haus

Kentucky Fried Chicken kfc.com

Scottsdale brathausaz.com

Raising Cane’s

Feltzen Haus

raisingcanes.com

DINING GREEK FOOD

ICE CREAM

INDIAN FOOD

ITALIAN FOOD

JAPANESE FOOD

WINNER

Dino’s Greek and Italian Grill

Cold Stone Creamery

India Garden

Babbo

AH-SO Sushi & Steak

1550 N Dysart Rd Goodyear, AZ 85395 623.535.8380 dinosgreekanditaliangrill. com

Italian Eatery

Multiple Locations coldstonecreamery.com

1809 N Dysart Rd Avondale, AZ 85392 623.536.2320 indiagardenaz.com

Multiple Locations babboitalian.com

15475 W McDowell Rd Goodyear, AZ 85395 623.535.8900 ahsoaz.com

FINALIST

Greek Wraps

Bruster’s Homemade Ice Cream

Saffron Indian Bistro

Carrabba’s Italian Grill

Little Tokyo

Dairy Queen

Tandoori Times

The Olive Garden

greekwraps.com

saffronarizona.com

carrabbas.com

brusters.com

Gyros and More

gyrosandmoreaz.com

Grill & Chill dairyqueen.com

Indian Bistro tandooritimes.com

Nagoya Sushi

olivegarden.com

nagoyasushiaz.com

DINING LOCAL COFFEE SHOP

MEAL FOR THE MONEY

MEXICAN FOOD

NEW RESTAURANT

OUTDOOR DINING

WINNER

Ground Control

Charley’s Sports Grill

Mexican Food & Cantinas

Valle Luna

Charley’s Sports Grill

4860 N Litchfield Rd Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 623.535.9066 groundxcontrol.com

FINALIST

Enroute Coffee & Tea House enroutecoffeeaz.com

Starbucks

starbucks.com

8110 W Union Hills Dr Suite 350 Glendale, AZ 85308 623.322.3593 charleyssportsgrill.com

Multiple Locations valleluna.com

8110 W Union Hills Dr Suite 350 Glendale, AZ 85308 623.322.3593 charleyssportsgrill.com

FINALIST

Black Bear Diner

Barrio Queen

Babbo

blackbeardiner.com

barrioqueen.com

Italian Eatery babboitalian.com

Burger King

Manuel’s Mexican Restaurant & Cantina

Bonfire Craft Kitchen & Tap House

burgerking.com

manuelsaz.com

Arrowhead Grill

arrowheadgrill.com

Barrio Queen

barrioqueen.com

bonfirektap.com

2021 • BEST OF THE DESERT

DINING PIZZA

RIBS

ROMANTIC RESTAURANT

SALAD BAR

SANDWICH SHOP

SEAFOOD

WINNER

Arrowhead Grill

Angry Crab Shack

Barro’s Pizza

Dillon’s KC BBQ

Multiple Locations barrospizza.com

Multiple Locations dillonsrestaurant.com

FINALIST

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria

Dickey’s BBQ

Bella Luna Ristorante

grimaldispizzeria.com

dickeys.com

8280 W Union Hills D Glendale, AZ 85308 623.566.2224 arrowheadgrill.com

Salad & Go

Firehouse Subs

Multiple Locations saladandgo.com

Multiple Locations firehousesubs.com

FINALIST

Cafe Zupas

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

Cafe Zupas

bellalunaaz.com

cafezupas.com

Multiple Locations angrycrabshack.com

pappadeaux.com

Papa Murphy’s

Take N’ Bake Pizza locations.papamurphys.com

Famous Dave’s

famousdaves.com

The Melting Pot

Sweet Tomatoes

meltingpot.com

Subway

subway.con

Red Lobster

redlobster.com

DINING STEAKHOUSE

SUSHI

TAKE OUT

THAI FOOD

VEGETARIAN

WINNER

Texas Roadhouse

Ah-Hai Sushi & Grill

Charley’s Sports Grill

Royal Jasmine Thai

Mad Greens

831 S Cotton Ln Goodyear, AZ 85338 623.932.3778 ahhaisushigrill.com

8110 W Union Hills Dr Suite 350 Glendale, AZ 85308 623.322.3593 charleyssportsgrill.com

14970 W Indian School Rd Goodyear, AZ 85395 623.236.3362 royaljasmineaz.com

1515 N 7th Ave #100 Phoenix, AZ 85007 602.314.8470 madgreens.com

FINALIST

Blue Flame

Booty’s Wings Burgers & Beer

Line Thai Restaurant

Picazzo’s Healthy Italian Kitchen

Brothers Pizza

Sala Thai Restaurant

Multiple Locations texasroadhouse.com

FINALIST

Arrowhead Grill

arrowheadgrill.com

Fleming’s

Prime Steak House & Wine Bar flemingssteakhouse.com

Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar blueflamesushi.com

Kabuki

Japanese Restaurant kabukirestaurants.com

72 BEST OF THE DESERT • 2021

linethaiaz.com

bootyswings.com

brotherspizzaphoenix.com

picazzos.com

glendalesalathaiaz.com

The Loving Hut lovinghut.us

ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE ART GALLERY

CASINO

FAMILY AMUSEMENT

FAN EXPERIENCE

GOLF COURSE

WINNER

Phoenix Art Museum

Desert Diamond Casino

Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park

Wildlife World

Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball

The Wigwam Resort

1625 N Central Ave Phoenix, AZ 85004 602.257.1880 phxart.org

FINALIST

ASU Art Museum

West Valley

9431 W Northern Ave Glendale, AZ 85305 623.877.7777 ddcaz.com

FINALIST

Gila River

asuartmuseum.asu.edu

Hotels & Casinos playatgila.com

West Valley Art Museum

Talking Stick

wvam.org

16501 W Northern Ave Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 623.935.9453 wildlifeworld.com

401 E- Jefferson StPhoenix, AZ 85004 602.462.6500 mlb.com/dbacks

300 E Wigwam Blvd Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 866.976.6894 wigwamarizona.com

FINALIST

Castles n’ Coasters

Arizona Coyotes

Arrowhead Country Club

Topgolf

Waste Management Phoenix Open

Pebble Creek

castlesncoasters.com

Resort & Casino talkingstickresort.com

topgolf.com

nhl.com/coyotes

arrowheadccaz.com

robson.com

wmphoenixopen.com

ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE LIVE THEATER

SEASONAL ATTRACTION

SPORTS TEAM

ZOO

WINNER

Arizona Broadway Theater

Diamondbacks Spring Training

Arizona Cardinals

7701 W Paradise Ln Peoria, AZ 85382 623.776.8400 azbroadway.org

Salt River Fields

7555 North Pima Road Scottsdale, Arizona 85258 480.270.5000 mlb.com/dbacks/spring-training

Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park

FINALIST

Harkins Theaters

Arizona Renaissance Festival

Arizona Coyotes

The Phoenix Theater Company

Glendale Glitters

Arizona Diamondbacks

harkins.com

phoenixtheatre.com

arizona.renfestinfo.com

glendaleaz.com

Wildlife World

1 Cardinals Drive Glendale, AZ 85305 623. 433.7101 azcardinals.com

nhl.com/coyotes

16501 W Northern Ave Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 623.935.9453 wildlifeworld.com

Phoenix Zoo

phoenixzoo.org

mlb.com/dbacks

2021 • BEST OF THE DESERT

HOME, HOME SERVICES & FINANCE 55+ COMMUNITY

APPLIANCE STORE

WINNER

Pebble Creek

Spencers TV & Appliance

3003 N 164th Ave Goodyear, AZ 85395 623.935.6700 robson.com

Multiple Locations spencerstv.com

FINALIST

Sun City

American Freight Shop

delwebb.com

americanfreight.com

Victory at Verrado

Elite Appliance Repair

verrado.com

eliteappliancesrepair.com

ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY

BANK

CABINET STORE

WINNER

Arrowhead Valley Retirement Resort

Chase Bank Multiple Locations chase.com

Diamond Kitchen & Bath Multiple Locations diamondkitchen andbath.com

20025 N 81st Ave Peoria, AZ 85382 480.407.6049 rlcommunities.com

FINALIST

Freedom Plaza

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Bank of America

freedomplazaarizona.com

bankofamerica.com

Mariposa Point of Surprise

wellsfargo.com

Wells Fargo

FINALIST

Welcome to Jackpot Valley!

Brian Alagna

Find Us on Facebook

Stellar Kitchen & Bath

stellarkitchenandbath.com

surprise.surpassliving.com

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74 BEST OF THE DESERT • 2021

HOME, HOME SERVICES & FINANCE CARPET CLEANING

CREDIT UNION

DOOR COMPANY

FINANCIAL PLANNING

GARAGE DOOR COMPANY

WINNER

Zerorez Phoenix

Desert Financial Credit union

First Impression Ironworks

Ameriprise Financial Services

A1 Garage Door

Multiple Locations locations. desertfinancial.com

Multiple Locations firstimpression securitydoors.com

Multiple Locations ameripriseadvisors.com

3254 E Broadway Rd Phoenix, AZ 85040 602.730.8003 Find Us On Facebook

FINALIST

Eco-Green

Alaska USA Federal Credit Union

Phoenix Door

American Retirement Advisors

A-Authentic Garage Door Service Co.

1431 W Harvard Ave Gilbert, AZ 85233 480.507.2419 zerorezphoenix.com

Carpet & Tile Cleaning Specialists ecogreencleaningspecialists. com

Stanley Steamer

stanleysteemer.com

alaskausa.org

Arizona Federal Credit Union

arizonafederal.org

El Mirage phoenixdoorinc.com

Renewal by Andersen

Window Replacement renewalbyandersen.com

americanretirementadvisors. com

Dave Lewark Edward Jones

arizonagaragedoors.com

Avondale Garage Doors

avondalegaragedoors.com

2021 • BEST OF THE DESERT

HOME, HOME SERVICES & FINANCE HEATING & A/C SERVICE

HOME BUILDER

HOME CONTRACTOR/ REPAIR/ REMODELING

INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES

KITCHEN/BATHROOM REMODELING

WINNER

Lennar

Rebath and Kitchens

LA-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries

Rebath and Kitchens

16879 N 75th Ave Ste 101 Peoria, AZ 85382 480.400.9025 rebathandkitchens.com

Multiple Locations la-z-boy.com

16879 N 75th Ave Ste 101 Peoria, AZ 85382 480.400.9025 rebathandkitchens.com

FINALIST

Forrest Anderson

Plumbing & Air Conditioning 17225 N 63rd Ave Glendale, AZ 85308 623.780.4060 forrestanderson.net

Multiple Locations lennar.com

FINALIST

Meadow Air

Robson Resort Communities

diamondkitchenandbath.com

Diamond Kitchen & Bath

Copenhagen Imports copenhagenliving.com

diamondkitchenandbath.com

Rosie on the House

Thomasville Home Furnishings

expressflooring.com

Heating & Cooling meadowairllc.com

Parker & Sons

parkerandsons.com

Diamond Kitchen & Bath

robson.com

William Ryan Homes williamryanhomes.com

rosieonthehouse.com

thomasville.com

76 BEST OF THE DESERT • 2021

Express Flooring

HOME, HOME SERVICES & FINANCE LANDSCAPING

MASTER-PLANNED COMMUNITY

MORTGAGE LENDER

MOVING SERVICES

PEST CONTROL

WINNER

Two Men and a Truck

Greenleaf Pest Control

Desert Prestige Landscaping

Verrado

Quicken Loans

McDowell Rd & Verrado Way Buckeye, AZ 85396 623.466.7000 verrado.com

1 N Central Ave suite 2000 Phoenix, AZ 85004 800.251.9080 quickenloans.com

Multiple Locations twomenandatruck.com

13260 W Foxfire Dr #17 Surprise, AZ 85378 623.399.9970 greenleafpc.com

FINALIST

Artificial Grass Masters

Estrella Mountain Ranch

Alaska USA Federal Credit Union

All My Sons Moving & Storage

Bulwark Exterminating

Scout Mortgage

Three Men And A Truck

12930 W Via Camille El Mirage, AZ 85335 602. 525.4362 Find Us On Facebook

artificialgrassmasters.com

estrella.com

alaskausa.org

Presidential Pools, Spa & Patio

presidentialpools.com

Vistancia

vistancia.com

scoutmortgage.com

allmysons.com

threemenandatruck.net

bulwarkpestcontrol.com

Terminix

terminix.com

2021 • BEST OF THE DESERT

HOME, HOME SERVICES & FINANCE PLUMBER

REAL ESTATE AGENT

REAL ESTATE COMPANY

RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

ROOFING COMPANY

WINNER

Patti Wells

Realty Executives

Sun City

Multiple Locations realtyexecutives.com

Multiple Locations delwebb.com

JBS Roofing Company

Forrest Anderson

Plumbing & Air Conditioning

Realty Executives

17225 N 63rd Ave Glendale, AZ 85308 623.780.4060 forrestanderson.net

16150 N Arrowhead Fountains Center Dr #165 Peoria, AZ 85382 623.764.4957 pattiwells.com

FINALIST

America’s Best Services

Diane Hons

Century 21 Northwest Realty

Pebble Creek robson.com

anthemroofing.com

Gentry Real Estate

Victory at Verrado

Empire Roofing & Waterproofing

americasbestservices.com

Bumble Bee Plumbing

bumblebeeplumbingaz.com

HomeSmart homesmart.com

Logun Lundquist Century 21 Northwest c21northwest.com

78 BEST OF THE DESERT • 2021

Jim Brown & Sons Roofing 5537 N 59th Ave Glendale, AZ 85301 623.247.9252 jbsroofingaz.com

FINALIST

Anthem Roofing

c21northwest.com

gentryrealestategroup.com

verrado.com

HOME, HOME SERVICES & FINANCE SOLAR COMPANY

SWIMMING POOLS

WATER TREATMENT COMPANY

WINDOW COMPANY

WINNER

Sunny Energy

Presidential Pools, Spa & Patio

Kinetico Quality Water

Energy Shield Window & Door Co

2414 W 14th St Suite B Tempe, AZ 85281 480.257.3283 sunnyenergy.solar

3304 N Delaware St Chandler, AZ 85225 602.437.2474 kineticoaz.com

15170 W Bell Rd #108 Surprise, AZ 85374 623.505.2800 presidentialpools.com

FINALIST

Black Platinum Solar

Palo Verde Pools & Outdoor Living

blackplatinumsolar.com

Senergy Solar

senergypower.com

paloverdepools.com

Premier Pools and Spas

premierpoolsandspas.com

330 S 75th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85043 623.936.3758 energyshieldwindows anddoors.com

FINALIST

H2OHealth

Pella Windows and Doors of Arizona

Water & Health Solutions h2ohealth.com

Pentair Water Solutions pentair.com

pellabranch.com

Renewal by Andersen

Window Replacement renewalbyandersen.com

SHOP

LOCAL! Support our area’s businesses by choosing to shop local! 2021 • BEST OF THE DESERT

KIDS & EDUCATION DANCE SCHOOL

KARATE SCHOOL

LEARNING CENTER/TUTOR

LOCAL COLLEGE

PRE-SCHOOL

WINNER

Marilyn’s Academy of Dance

Khalids Martial Arts Academy

Primrose School of Arrowhead

7420 W Cactus Rd # B5 Peoria, AZ 85381 623.412.8883 madaboutdance.com

5270 N 59th Ave #9 Glendale, AZ 85301 623.931.8684 khalids.martial.arts. academy.business.site

FINALIST

Take Five Dance Academy takefivedance.com

Shaolin Arts

School of Self Defense and Fitness shaolinartsaz.com

West-MEC

1617 W Williams Dr Phoenix, AZ 85027 623.435.4920 west.mec.edu

FINALIST

ASU

Pinnacle Pointe Academy

Sylvan Learning

sylvanlearning.com

asu.edu

Tutor Time of Phoenix

Glendale Community College

tutortime.com

7619 W Thunderbird Rd Peoria, AZ 85381 623.487.9600 primroseschools.com

goppa.org

gccaz.edu

KIDS & EDUCATION PRIVATE SCHOOL

PUBLIC SCHOOL

WINNER

Brophy College Preparatory

Millennium High School

4701 N Central Ave Phoenix, AZ 85012 602.264.5291 brophyprep.org

14802 W Wigwam Blvd Goodyear, AZ 85395 623.932.7200 aguafria.org

FINALIST

West Valley Christian School

Deer Valley School District dvusd.org

Xavier College Preparatory

Ironwood High School

xcp.org

80 BEST OF THE DESERT • 2021

Anthem School

wvchristianschool.org

peoriaunified.org

PEOPLE & PLACES CHEF

COLUMNIST/REPORTER

EVENT VENUE

HOTEL

LOCAL RADIO STATION

WINNER

David O’Neil

Karina Bland

Desert Botanical Garden

The Wigwam Resort

1201 N Galvin Pkwy Phoenix, AZ 85008 480. 941.1225 dbg.org

300 E Wigwam Blvd Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 866.976.6894 wigwamarizona.com

FINALIST

Hampton Inn

91.5 KJZZ

Hilton

KTAR 92.3 FM

Arizona Republic

200 East Van Buren Phoenix, AZ 85004 602.444.8000 azcentral.com

FINALIST

Chef Jibriel

Laurie Roberts

Gila River Arena

Steven Maynard

Richard Smith

State Farm Stadium

Bombay’s Creations bombayscreations.com

Tempo Urban Bistro tempourbanbistro.com

playatgila.com

Arizona Republic azcentral.com

hamptoninn.com

statefarmstadium.com

Daily Independent yourvalley.net

hilton.com

KUPD 97.9 1100 North 52nd Street Phoenix, Arizona 85008 602.629.8660 98kupd.com

kjzz.org

ktar.com

PEOPLE & PLACES MUSEUM

RADIO PERSONALITY

TV NEWS

TV PERSONALITY

WEATHER REPORT

WINNER

Arizona Science Center

Beth McDonald

Arizona’s Family 3TV

Danielle Williams

Cory McCloskey 511 W- Adams StPhoenix, AZ 85003 602.257.1234 fox10phoenix.com

99.9 KEZ FM

Community Link AZ

Fox 10 News

600 E Washington St Phoenix, AZ 85004 602.716.2000 azscience.org

4686 E- Van Buren Street Phoenix, AZ 85008 602.260.0999 kez999.iheart.com

5555 N- Seventh Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85013 602.207.3333 azfamily.com

Find Us On Facebook

FINALIST

Heard Museum

John Holmburg 98 KUPD 98kupd.com

abc15.com

ABC 15

Cory McCloskey

Fox 10 News fox10phoenix.com

April Warnecke

MIM

Mark and Neanderpaul

Fox 10 Phoenix

Jamie Ceretta

Kristy Siefkin

heard.org

Musical Instrument Museum mim.org

KSLX 100.7 FM kslx.com

KSAZ-TV fox10phoenix.com

AZFamily azfamily.com

3TV azfamily.com

FOX 10 Phoenix fox10phoenix.com

2021 • BEST OF THE DESERT

SERVICES ANIMAL SHELTER

CAR WASH

DIVORCE ATTORNEY

FUNERAL HOME

LAW FIRM

WINNER

Arizona Humane Society

Super Star Car Wash

Arizona Family Law Team

Thompson Funeral Chapel

Faith, Ledyard & Faith, PLC

Multiple Locations azhumane.org

Multiple Locations superstarcarwashaz.com

Multiple Locations 602.900.9773 affordablefamilylawyers. com

926 S Litchfield Rd Goodyear, AZ 85338 623.932.1780 thompsonfuneralchapel. com

919 N Dysart Rd Suite F Avondale, AZ 85323 623.806.8994 faithlaw.com

FINALIST

Arizona Animal Welfare League

Cobblestone Auto Spa

Patrick Sampair

Camino del Sol Funeral Chapel

arizonabankruptcyhelp.com

Heritage Funeral Chapels

Mohoney Law Office

cobblestone.com

aawl.org

HALO Animal Rescue halorescue.org

The Sampair Group sampair.com

Elite Auto Detail

elitemobileautodetail.com

Meyer Law

and Cremation Center caminodelsol.com

heritagefuneralchapels.com

mahoneylawoffice.net

GCI0646458 Sanderson Ford 0.5 3954 $3,954.00

6400 N 51ST AVENUE, GLENDALE 623.842.8600 | SANDERSONFORD.COM

82 BEST OF THE DESERT • 2021

SERVICES NON-PROFIT

PET BOARDING

PET GROOMER

PHOTOGRAPHER

SATELLITE/CABLE PROVIDER

WINNER

Cactus Candids

Cox Communications

Arizona Humane Society

Petsmart

Multiple Locations azhumane.org

13764 W Bell Rd Surprise, AZ 85374 623.546.8500 petsmart.com

FINALIST

Ronald McDonald House Charities

kennelmenotaz.com

Poshy Paws

Laura Gordillo Photography

Kennel Me Not

poshypawsdaycare.com

Luxury Portraiture

18589 W Western Star Blvd Goodyear, AZ 85338 602.824.8026 cactuscandids.com

lgordillophoto.com

Multiple Locations cox.com

FINALIST

DirecTV

directv.com

rmhccnaz.org

Zuri’s Circle

zuriscircle.org

Poshy Paws

poshypawsdaycare.com

Tanya Ubil

Goodyear Animal Hospital goodyearah.com

Vanja Montano

Bumble Bee Photography photobybumblebee.com

SERVICES TATTOO PARLOR

TAXI COMPANY

VETERINARIAN

WINNER

Golden Rule Tattoo

Exclusive Transportation LLC

BluePearl Pet Hospital

Spring Dr Goodyear, AZ 85338 301.536.6993 exclusivetransportation services.com

3110 E Indian School Rd Phoenix, AZ 85016 602.995.3757 bluepearlvet.com

FINALIST

Yellow Cab

Apollo Animal Hospital

Multiple Locations goldenruletattoo.com

FINALIST

Iron Key Tattoo Studio ironkeytattoo.com

Om Ink Gallery

ominkgallery.com

yellowcabaz.com

apolloanimalhospital.com

Roger Willms, DVM Arrow Animal Hospital arrowah.com

2021 • BEST OF THE DESERT

SHOPPING BACKYARD FURNISHINGS

CHILDREN’S CLOTHING

CONSIGNMENT STORE

DISPENSARY

FLOOR COVERING STORE

WINNER

Lowes

Kohl’s

Hope’s Closet

Sol Flower

Floor and Decor

Multiple Locations lowes.com

Multiple Locations kohls.com

415 N Litchfield Rd Goodyear, AZ 85338 623.925.0965 newlifectr.org

13650 N 99th Ave Sun City, AZ 85351 623.246.8080 livewithsol.com

Multiple Locations flooranddecor.com

FINALIST

Carter’s

Once Upon a Child

AZCS Dispensary

Emser Tile

Platos Closet

Curaleaf Dispensaery

Target

target.com

carters.com

The Home Depot

Once Upon a Child

homedepot.com

Glendale onceuponachild.com

platoscloset.com

theazcs.com

emser.com

curaleaf.com

SHOPPING FLORIST

FURNITURE STORE

GARDEN CENTER

GROCERY

JEWELRY STORE

WINNER

Glendale Flowers and Gifts

American Furniture Warehouse

Moon Valley Nursery

Fry’s Super Market

Jared

Multiple Locations frysfood.com

12656 N Tatum Blvd Phoenix, AZ 85032 602.569.6200 jared.com

FINALIST

Safeway

Helzberg Diamonds

7163 N 58th Dr Glendale, AZ 85301 623.931.2416 glendaleflowers.net

5801 N 99th Ave Glendale, AZ 85305 602.422.8800 afw.com

FINALIST

Arrowhead Flowers

Ashley Home Store

arrowheadflowers.com

Multiple Locations moonvalleynurseries.com

FINALIST

Lowes

ashleyfurniture.com

lowes.com

LA-Z-BOY Furniture Galleries

The Home Depot

la.z.boy.com

84 BEST OF THE DESERT • 2021

homedepot.com

local.safeway.com

Trader Joe’s

traderjoes.com

helzberg.com

Osborne Jewelers

osbornejewelersinc.com

SHOPPING MATTRESS STORE

MEN’S CLOTHING

PET STORE

SHOE STORE

WOMEN’S CLOTHING

WINNER

Tuft & Needle

Kohls

Petsmart

Skechers

Multiple Locations tuftandneedle.com

Multiple Locations kohls.com

Multiple Locations petsmart.com

Multiple Locations skechers.com

FINALIST

Ashley Home Store

DXL Big + Tall

LA-Z-BOY Furniture Galleries

nike.com

ashleyfurniture.com

Petco

dxl.com

stores.petco.com

Nike

Tractor Supply Co. tractorsupply.com

New Balance

stores.newbalance.com

Nordstrom Rack

nordstromrack.com

Ross

Dress for Less Multiple Locations rossstores.com

FINALIST

Marshalls

marshalls.com

Stein Mart

steinmart.com

la.z.boy.com

SHOP

LOCAL! Support our area’s businesses by choosing to shop local! 2021 • BEST OF THE DESERT

SPIRITS BREWPUB

CRAFT BEER

HAPPY HOUR

LOCAL WINE

PLACE TO BUY BEER

WINNER

Bull Shooters

Charley’s Sports Grill

Total Wine & More

Bull Shooters

Billiards & Sports Bar

3337 W Peoria Ave Phoenix, AZ 85029 602.441.2447 bullshooters.az.com

charleyssportsgrill.com

FINALIST

Charley’s Sports Grill

Four Peaks Brewing Co.

State Forty Eight Brewery

Saddle Mountain Brewing Company

charleyssportsgrill.com

state48brewery.com

fourpeaks.com

Bull Shooters

Multiple Locations totalwine.com

Bull Shooters

Billiards & Sports Bar 3337 W Peoria Ave Phoenix, AZ 85029 602.441.2447 bullshooters.az.com

FINALIST

Billiards & Sports Bar bullshooters.az.com

ajsfinefoods.com

AJ’s Fine Foods

Fry’s Super Market

Lakeside Bar & Grill

Carlson Creek Vineyard

Total Wine & More

lakesidebarandgrillaz.com

carlsoncreek.com

frysfood.com

totalwine.com

saddlemountainbrewing.com

SPIRITS PLACE TO BUY LIQUOR

PLACE TO BUY WINE

PLACE TO HAVE A COLD BEER

SPORTS BAR

WINERY

WINNER

Bull Shooters

Total Wine & More

Charley’s Sports Grill

charleyssportsgrill.com

9299 W Olive Ave STE 101 Peoria, AZ 85345 623.242.0340 winery101.com

FINALIST

BevMo!

Booty’s Wings Burgers & Beer

Bull Shooters

San Michelle

Billiards & Sports Bar 3337 W Peoria Ave Phoenix, AZ 85029 602.441.2447 bullshooters.az.com

FINALIST

Costco

costco.com

Total Wine & More totalwine.com

Multiple Locations totalwine.com

bevmo.com

Trader Joe’s

traderjoes.com

86 BEST OF THE DESERT • 2021

bootyswings.com

Billiards & Sports Bar bullshooters.az.com

Lakeside Bar & Grill

Tailgaters

lakesidebarandgrillaz.com

Il Primo Tailgaters

Winery 101

VEHICLES, DEALERS AND SERVICES LUXURY SERVICE DEALERSHIP

MOTORCYCLE/ATV DEALERSHIP

NEW CAR DEALERSHIP

NEW CAR SERVICE DEALERSHIP

NEW LUXURY CAR DEALERSHIP

WINNER

Arrowhead Cadillac

Harley-Davidson of Scottsdale

Larry H. Miller Toyota

Mercedes Benz of Arrowhead

8310 W Bell Rd Glendale, AZ 85308 623.455.6910 arrowheadcadillac.com

15656 N Hayden Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85260 480.905.1903 hdofscottsdale.com

8633 W Bell Rd Peoria, AZ 85382 480.865.3990 larrymillertoyota.com

9260 W Bell Rd Peoria, AZ 85382 623.815.3900 arrowheadmb.com

FINALIST

Arrowhead BMW

Go AZ Motorcyles

Sanderson Lincoln

RideNow Powersports

arrowheadbmw.com

sandersonlincoln.net

goaz.com

ridenowphoenix.com

Avondale Toyota

avondaletoyota.com

Yates Buick GMC

yatesbuickgmc.com

Arrowhead Cadillac

arrowheadcadillac.com

Sanderson Lincoln

sandersonlincoln.net

Surprise Honda

surprisehonda.net

VEHICLES, DEALERS AND SERVICES OIL CHANGE SHOP

TIRE/BRAKE SHOP

USED CAR DEALERSHIP

WINNER

Firestone Complete Auto Care

Discount Tire Multiple Locations discounttire.com

Larry H. Miller Toyota

Multiple Locations firestonecomplete autocare.com

FINALIST

Brakes Plus

brakesplus.com

Champs Family Automotive champsfamilyautomotive.com

FINALIST

Big O Tires

bigotires.com

Costco

costco.com

8633 W Bell Rd Peoria, AZ 85382 480.865.3990 larrymillertoyota.com

FINALIST

CarMax

carmax.com

Yates Buick GMC

yatesbuickgmc.com

2021 • BEST OF THE DESERT

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The Smart Lift

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Anchors

Back of Arms

Under Eye Bags Cheeks

Anterior & Posterior Axillary

Fine Lines & Wrinkles

Nasolabial Folds Deep Wrinkles

Jowls

Upper Back

Neck

Dorsal Bulge / Bra Fat Upper Abdomen Lower Back / Love Handles Lower Abdomen

Waist Pubic Mound

Buttock / Gluteal Banana Outer Thighs / Saddle Bags

Hips

Inner Thighs

Posterior Thighs

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