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FEATURES 22 | 2018 Top Props The Airpark's best aviation companies, goods, services and events 30 | Golden Ears Every month, Scottsdale audiophiles gather for invitation-only listening events at LMC Home Entertainment 34 | Glow City Scottsdale company brings back Illumination: Symphony of Light

SPOTLIGHT 18 | Fly-In Vacation Puerto Vallarta: Beachfront resort town brims with flavor and culture

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21 | Meet Your Airpark Neighbor Scottsdale's new Aviation Business Center opens to the public 38 | My Ride Jim and Christina Torina's 1951 Dodge Power Wagon 39 | Arts in the Airpark New MIM exhibit pays homage to the electric guitar 40 | Fitness in the Airpark Hit up these three Scottsdale boxing gyms 43 | Around the Airpark Agents of Change, Pilates for Presents and Scottsdale On Stage 47 | Remember When Flashback 2018; Leaning Forward 2019 51 | Airpark Events Holiday Lights, Sister's Christmas Catechism, Esteban and more

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53 | Dining Destinations KOVO Modern Mediterranean, Weft & Warp Art Bar + Kitchen, Small Bites and Dining Guide

COLUMNS 60 | What’s Cooking Easy Guacamole Salsa Chicken Enchiladas 61 | Tourism Talk Customer advisory board formed to draw more meetings to Scottsdale

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63 | Insurance and Benefits Don't get ripped off 64 | Commercial Real Estate and You The lease equation On the cover: 4 | Editor’s Note 6 | Business News 65 | Business Directory

68 | Advertiser Index 70 | Business Horoscopes 71 | Scottsdale Airpark Map

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elcome to the 2018 Top Props issue! It’s been a while – at least three years – since we’ve done this, the Scottsdale Airpark News version of a “Best Of…” annual issue. In this edition, we tip our hats to the very best of everything the Airpark has to offer, from aviation-based businesses and automotive specialists to the superlative events and high-end goods that make us a socializing and shopping mecca.

So how did we decide who gets Top Props? Ideally, we’d take a reader survey and let majority votes decide the winners, but we didn’t do that this year because we wanted to reintroduce and reorient readers to the concept.

So we combined our editorial expertise from working in and writing about the Airpark for years with customer feedback of the most raw and honest sort – internet comments on Yelp, Google and companies’ own websites. This was a fairly time-intensive endeavor (as reading comments on the internet about anything tends to be), but well worth it, I think, to land our first class of Top Props in a long time. The honor roll starts on page 22.

If the return of Top Props isn’t music to your ears, anything you hear through any of (Photo by Cassandra Tomei) the speakers in the showrooms at LMC Home Niki D'Andrea Entertainment will be – the most sublime, Executive Editor crystal-clear, mind-blowingly acoustically perfect music your ears have ever heard. The company recently debuted the newest speakers from Wilson Audio at one of its exclusive private-listening events, further demonstrating why LMC is the pinnacle of high-end sound systems. For a peek inside the showroom, check out our feature Golden Ears on page 30.

If you’ve driven north on Interstate 17 towards Anthem anytime in the past month, you’ve probably seen evidence of the massive “Illumination: Symphony of Light” drive-through holiday show. The attraction expanded to a Tempe location this year, but did you know the company that puts it on is based right here in the Airpark? Get the scoop in Glow City (page 35).

There are so many other things packed into this issue, from a look at the new Scottsdale Aviation Business Center (page 21) to travel tips for Puerto Vallarta (page 18) to a first taste of the new KOVO Modern Mediterranean restaurant (page 58). Businesses seem to be blooming and booming all around the Airpark right now, and Top Props candidates are proliferating. Looks like we’ve got our work cut out for us next year.

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Valley Leadership awards luncheon scheduled in Scottsdale The annual Valley Leadership awards luncheon is scheduled to take place on March 29, 2019 at the JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa. Honorees for the Man of the Year and Woman of the Year awards were announced in November. They are John Graham and Colleen Jennings-Roggensack.

Graham has been president of Sunbelt Holdings since 1990 and serves as its chief executive officer. He has served on the boards of more than 25 Valley organizations, including current affiliations with the ASU Foundation, Banner Health Foundation, First Place AZ, Greater Phoenix Leadership and Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center, among others.

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to our community,” said Sharon Harper, CEO and co-founder of Plaza Companies, and a friend of Graham. “He has served on almost every major board of directors in the Valley and guided solutions for many of our state’s greatest challenges. He is beyond deserving of this honor.”

Jennings-Roggensack is currently executive director of ASU (Photos courtesy DRA Collective) Colleen JenningsGammage and ASU vice president John Graham will be Roggensack will be honored for cultural affairs. She serves as honored as Man of the Year as Woman of the Year by

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Valley Leadership. a board member for The Broadway League Board of Governors, Childsplay and Creative Capital, and was of Arizonans to work together to impact co-chair of the 2004 Presidential Debate the issues that matter most, setting the at ASU. “Colleen has been a steadfast example for leadership,” said David Brown, champion and a leading expert on the president and CEO of Valley Leadership. arts,” said Neil Giuliano, president and “And John and Colleen have been setting CEO of Greater Phoenix Leadership and a that example for decades. On behalf of longtime friend of Jennings-Roggensack. Valley Leadership and its board of directors, “Her creativity and leadership in this area we are truly honored to celebrate the impact these two leaders have had on Arizona.” have helped define the Valley arts scene.”

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Ascentris acquires Kierland Corporate Center II Denver-based real estate private equity firm Ascentris has purchased Kierland Corporate Center II, a three-story, 82,000-squarefoot Class A multitenant office property in the Airpark area.

Constructed in 2009, Kierland Corporate Center II is 93 percent leased to tenants including STMicroelectronics, Eide Bailly and Sherman & Howard. Ascentris’ business plan calls for completing key tenant-

facing capital improvements, building out speculative leasing suites, completing improvements to the parking garage and owning the property long-term.

“We are currently targeting high-quality office buildings in certain suburban markets across the United States; Kierland Corporate Center II is a great example of what we find attractive in this strategy,” Ascentris vice president Jeff Higgins said. “We have

substantial holdings in Kierland at the moment and are very excited to expand our presence there through a property of this caliber and in such a strong location.”

The sale was brokered by Cushman & Wakefield’s Private Client Group. Colton Trauter and Bill Blake from Lee & Associates will lease the property for Ascentris, and Arcadia will provide property management services.

Candelaria Design Architects names two new partners Scottsdale-based custom luxury architecture firm Candelaria Design Associates has announced that Evelyn Jung and Meredith Thompson have become partners in the firm. They join current partners and principals Mark B. Candelaria and Vivian Ayala.

Thompson will join Candelaria and Ayala in management and leadership in architectural design, and Jung will head the overall operations of the firm pertaining

to finance, marketing and human resources.

“I feel blessed to be surrounded by such a talented group of people,” Candelaria said.

“Evelyn and Meredith’s dedication to their positions and roles at the firm have been instrumental in helping us achieve our growth goals. I am looking forward to seeing what the next ten years has to offer with our talented Candelaria Design team.”

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airparkbusinessnews New Phoenician Golf Club opens after extensive redesign The Phoenician Golf Club opened for daily-fee and resort play on November 1, following a 10-month redesign and renovation project. The new 18-hole course was designed by Scottsdale-based architect Phil Smith, with course construction managed by Troon’s senior vice president of golf course development, Ron Despain, and The Phoenician Golf Club’s superintendent, Tom Bush.

Smith transformed the former 27-hole facility into an 18-hole course that features rebuilt and resurfaced green complexes; TifEagle grass putting surfaces that allow for additional pin placements; and tees, fairways and roughs with 419 Bermuda grass. The new course plays to a par of 71 and offers four sets of player-friendly tees ranging from 4,594 yards from the forward tees to 6,518 yards from the championship tees.

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Splash Printing and Graphics relocates, Stevan’s Consignment expands On December 1, Splash Printing and Graphics relocated from 15770 N. Greenway Hayden Loop, Suite 101, to the Deer Valley Airpark on West Lone Cactus Drive. The phone number will remain 480-483-0166.

Stevan’s Consignment, which is currently located next door to the former Splash Printing and Graphics location, will increase its space by expanding into the adjoining location.

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The Drinkwater Boulevard underpass, between Second Street and Indian School Road, was closed after inspections uncovered structural deterioration. The closure also included portions of Civic Center Mall. Work to build a new supporting wall below the mall structure and fill in an open area of the bridge deck begins this month and is scheduled to be completed in the fall of 2019. Repairs will cost an estimated $6.6 million.

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Work begins in January and will continue through March, at a cost of approximately $3.4 million.

Funds to pay for repairs will come primarily from deferring other planned projects and using savings from recently completed projects. Scottsdale’s tourism and events team is working with Scottsdale Arts and other producers to ensure events such as Scottsdale Arts Festival and Culinary Festival continue at Civic Center Mall with minimal disruption during construction. A pedestrian walkway was recently added, linking the east and west portions of the mall.

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Nationwide Realty unveils plans for 134-acre mixed-use development Nationwide Realty Investors has announced its 134-acre mixed-use development in Scottsdale will be named Cavasson. The initial phase of the project will break ground in 2019 and will include several commercial office buildings including the 460,000-squarefoot regional headquarters for Nationwide Insurance, multifamily apartments, a six-story parking garage, retail, restaurants, two hotel sites and infrastructure improvements.

“We are thrilled to be unveiling Cavasson and sharing the initial details of this premier mixed-use development,” said Brian J. Ellis, president and COO of Nationwide Realty Investors. “This is the best undeveloped site in the region. It has tremendous visibility, great connectivity to amenities and services, and outstanding access. The demand we’re seeing for this project is truly unprecedented.”

Cavasson will be located along Loop 101, at the southwest corner of Hayden Road and Legacy Boulevard. In addition to containing approximately 1.8 million square feet of commercial office space, 1,600 multifamily units, retail shops, restaurants and hotels, Cavasson will be a walkable community with tree-lined sidewalks, bike paths, green spaces and community gathering places.

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and flood mitigation improvements.

Nationwide Insurance’s regional headquarters will be the first anchor tenant, and the company plans to move 2,000 associates into the building in late 2020. Nationwide Realty Investors purchased the 134-acre site at state auction. Proceeds from the purchase go to the Permanent Land Endowment Trust Fund, designated for the benefit of Arizona’s K-12 public schools.

“Nationwide’s choice to make a major investment in Arizona will build upon the great strength of our economy by adding hundreds of high-quality jobs,” Governor Doug Ducey said. “In addition, I’m pleased that proceeds from Nationwide’s purchase of State Trust Land for this significant mixed-use development will support K-12 public education in our state.”

Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane also expressed enthusiasm for the economic impacts of the new development, as well as the community enrichment it can provide. “A company with a reputation for quality like Nationwide Realty Investors does more than provide substantial economic impact to the city of Scottsdale; they enhance the vibrancy of our community and quality of life in our great city,” Lane said. “We look forward to seeing this development break ground and appreciate the team at Nationwide for choosing Scottsdale.”

airparkbusinessnews Ira A. Fulton endows Scottsdale doctor with $2 million gift Banner Health Foundation recently announced that Arizona homebuilder, businessman and philanthropist Ira A. Fulton has endowed the Ira A. Fulton Chair in Bariatric Surgery and Metabolic Disorders with a $2 million gift.

Scottsdale resident Robin P. Blackstone, MD, has been appointed the Fulton Chair. Dr. Blackstone leads the team at the Obesity and Bariatric Surgery center and has performed approximately 5,000 bariatric surgeries over 15 years since establishing her practice, which she moved to Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix in 2015.

Many years ago, Blackstone performed bariatric surgery on Fulton, who had struggled with obesity and its attendant medical issues for several years. “Dr. Blackstone saved my life,” Fulton said. “Because of her, I was able to go on with my life and my business, and to be here today, able to give more money away to deserving programs and causes like this.”

Blackstone, the first woman to have served as president of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, expressed her hopes for what Fulton’s funds might help her team achieve. “I have been privileged to know and work with Ira for almost 16 years. He is a man who always tries to maximize his own efforts in regard to any project, including his own health,” Blackstone said. “Ira has lived a

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Phelps & Moore law firm signs lease in Scottsdale Airpark Phoenix-based Phelps & Moore PLC has signed a long-term lease agreement for a 3,500-square-foot building at 7430 E. Butherus Drive. The firm selected the building for its capacity to accommodate future expansion and because it provides convenient access for the attorneys’ clients. The new location will serve as the company’s corporate headquarters.

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Puerto Vallarta sits on the bay of Bahia de Banderas, and the beaches are beyond beautiful – smooth, sandy shores kissed by frothy waves from the almost impossibly indigo water. Seeing a sunrise or sunset from the beach in Puerto Vallarta is simply glorious.

But there’s more to Puerto Vallarta than just magnificent beaches. There are also lush rainforest coastlines hiding copious cascading waterfalls and small villages; a rich culture of Mexican food (you’ll find no fresher fish), music and dance; and one-of-a-kind shops and street vendors selling items you’ll find nowhere else.

Velas Vallarta Puerto Vallarta is home to an abundance of resorts, each one offering amenities galore, some of which are located shoreside with the beach at their backs, and many of which are all-inclusive. We stayed at Velas Vallarta (velasvallarta.com), an award-winning, luxuriously landscaped resort sprawling across 10 beachfront acres that’s located a mere 5 minutes from the airport. It’s not uncommon to spot peacocks and iguanas wandering the verdant grounds, which are made eminently strollable by waterfalls and koi ponds adorned with wooden bridges, smooth stone walkways and the shade of palm trees and towering sculptured bushes. (There’s also a preservation program for sea turtle eggs; ask to see the egg farm on a property tour.)

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venturing outside the resort (but they should, especially with the resort’s complimentary city tours). In addition to a beautiful stretch of beach just steps from the resort, there are three swimming pools, two of which are connected by a lazy river. The main pool boasts bar and grill service (plus a swim-up bar) and a DJ playing Top 40 and pop remixes, and hosts several activities throughout the day, including water volleyball, aqua aerobics and ping-pong tournaments. Beachside yoga classes take place most mornings.

There’s also a variety of entertainment in the resort lobby each evening, including cocktail bars (a different drink depending on the night – could be daquiris, margaritas, or mojitos), folklorico dancing, circus performances and mariachi.

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While being plied under the expert hands of the therapist, the sounds of the ocean waves splashing against the mossy green rocks below add an extra element of peace and relaxation.

The resort’s two restaurants, Andrea and La Ribera, offer distinct dining experiences. La Ribera has an oceanfront patio and serves flavorful fare for lunch like creamy carrot soup, wraps and sandwiches, and bright and citrusy Vallarta-style ceviche (with cooked fish, carrot, onion, cilantro, cucumber and lemon juice). At night, La Ribera’s patio comes alive with the sounds of music (mostly smooth lounge covers of ‘80s pop tunes) and the clinking of silverware and cocktail glasses, as guests enjoy entrees like Portobello mushrooms stuffed with sautéed spinach and melted goat cheese, pork chops marinated in fresh rosemary, and Galician scallops served with Serrrano ham fricassee.

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Should you need some hair ties, sunglasses or even a new swimsuit, the shops at Velas Vallarta stock all that and more. To reiterate, it’s not necessary to leave the resort. But it’s well worth a wander on one of the resort’s complimentary city tours.

In the Cities, in the Jungles Guests at Velas Vallarta can take complimentary tours of the city, and they are highly recommended. The duration of the tours and the stops can vary, but if guests can invest a full day on a city excursion with the company Tani Tours, it’s well worth it.

Our tour started in downtown Puerto Vallarta, along the beachfront boardwalk. One of the stores facing this busy pedestrian thoroughfare is The Opal Mine (theopalmine.com.mx), which is not an actual Mexican fire opal mine (that’s elsewhere in the country), but is one of the most inventive and impressive showrooms for jewelry you’ll ever see. The interior of the store is adorned with drywall sculpted and carved to look like natural rock walls, and the store’s stunning collection of artisanal jewelry is displayed in cases made to look like mine

Take the city tour that goes to a remote rail cars, illuminated by lamps patterned after miners’ helmet lights. Customers here can sip tequila distillery, and you’ll have several unforfrozen margaritas while contemplating some of gettable stops along the way from downtown the most pulchritudinous pieces of jewelry in to the tequila distillery, from flowing waterfalls the world. Most are crafted with Mexican fire (including one featured prominently in the first opals – which come in an array of colors that Predator film) to encounters with an iguana shine when turned in the light – but The Opal named Lucas while overlooking the set of Mine’s craftspeople also make wow-factor the 1964 film The Night of the Iguana starring wearables with other precious gemstones, Richard Burton, to rock islands with natural like amethyst and sapphire. It’s easy to spend arches jutting out of crystal blue waters.

The tequila distillery on this tour, Baston an hour or more in here, gawking at the gems and talking about the geographical history of del Rey, is tucked inside a remote rainforest the stones, which take millions and millions of village. Here, you will hear how tequila is made from the agave plant, see the stills, and best years to form in the mines.

While downtown, another must-stop is of all – taste several of the fine, hand-crafted the Parish of Our Lady of Guadalupe (parro- tequilas that are only available here.

Before the tour heads back to the city, quiadeguadalupevallarta.com), an old church with modern traffic, always filled with people there’s a late lunch stop at a remote village, in prayer and others perusing the stained glass where indigenous people play music for artwork and religious statues. Just down the guests eating seafood platters overflowing steps and across the street from the church is a with flavorful fish while sitting riverside and candy vendor named Aurelio Moran. Now in sipping tequila-boosted juice from pineapples his 70s, he’s been coming to this church since decorated to look like smiley faces.

Back at Velas Vellarta, it’s another day in he was a little boy. On his candy cart, which displays all manner of homemade goodies paradise. Mother Nature puts on a spectacular available for sampling, from mango gummies sunset show, blazing fiery reflections of red and to exquisite brittle peanut butter cookies, he orange across the ocean water while tourists sip has a black-and-white photos of him as a boy, margaritas in beachside loungers. Airplanes periodically fly overhead (remember, we’re seated next to his parents in the parish.

Speaking of candy, a man who calls only 5 minutes from the airport), a nice himself “the Mexican Willy Wonka” sells all reminder that this idyllic slice of life is a mere manner of sweet treats out of a shop called two-and-a-half hour flight from Phoenix.  Dulces Regionales Bardi (dulcesregionalesbardi2011@hotmail. com), across the street from the massive indoor flea market. From delectable delights infused with booze (the coconut tequila candy was our favorite, though the whiskey-kissed confections were also superlative) to novelty liquors and wooden children’s toys, you’ll find everything you need – and more you don’t need – here, if you can find time to shop in-between taking samples from the trays of View from a the team of young girls that follows room at Velas you everywhere.

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A pre-World War II Boeing-Stearman PT-17 Kaydet plane hangs above the Thunderbird Field II Veterans’ Memorial at Scottsdale’s Aviation Business Center. The memorial commemorates the airport’s history as a training field for pilots during World War II.

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Scottsdale’s new Aviation Business Center opens to the public

By Wayne Schutsky

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cottsdale recently unveiled its new Aviation Business Center to the public at a grand opening celebration on November 3, showing off the final piece of the city’s $27-million terminal redevelopment project at Scottsdale Airport.

The three-hour event was full of familyfriendly activities such as a novelty-passportdirected tour of the new center and a paper airplane competition.

When approaching the new building, the first thing most visitors noticed was a large yellow Boeing-Stearman PT-17 Kaydet hanging on display in an outdoor plaza just south of the entrance to the business center.

The pre-World War II military training aircraft is part of the Thunderbird Field II Veterans’ Memorial.

The memorial includes plaques and interactive digital displays with information about World War II and Scottsdale Airport’s wartime origins. The airport grounds opened in 1942 as Thunderbird Field II, a basic training facility for Army Air Corps pilots.

After visiting the memorial, visitors were directed by the passport to different spots throughout the building, including a U.S. Customs and Border Protection display showing items that cannot be brought into the country.

Items on display included animal products

like antlers, agriculture seeds and a collection of insects found on contaminated fruit confiscated by officers.

Attendees also had the chance to walk on the tarmac and see first-responder vehicles and aircraft up close, including a jet from Wings of Humanity, one of the building’s tenants.

Wings of Humanity is an Arizona nonprofit created to operate converted private business jets that will provide on-demand ambulatory services to children. The organization’s fleet will be operated by Air 7, a private charter flight company. Wings of Humanity and Air 7 will occupy office space on the building’s first floor.

In addition to those occupants, the city’s aviation department and U.S. Customs officers will have offices in the building.

The city also reserved a small office space for the Civil Air Patrol squadrons, the U.S. Air Force auxiliary force that conducts non-combat missions like search and rescue, disaster response and other emergency services.

The Civil Air Patrol will have space at the new business center for two local squadrons, including the 301-cadet unit. Civil Air Patrol is open to cadets between the ages of 12 and 18 who want to fly and gain experience in preparation for a career in the Air Force or

other aeronautical industries.

A steady flow of families streamed into the three-hour event to check out the new facilities, take part in activities and bask in the excellent evening views of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve from the building’s second floor.

DWL Architects designed the business center with those views in mind, says Michael Hauer, who worked on the project for over two years from design through construction.

“We designed the whole thing to take advantage of those views,” says Hauer, referencing meeting and event space and a large open patio on the second floor of the building that overlooks the airport and has wide panoramic views of the mountain range. A second-story restaurant called Volanti will also feature outdoor seating with mountain views.

The completion of the new Aviation Business Center culminates the second phase of the city’s terminal redevelopment project.

The first phase, which included two executive hangars that cover over 60,000 square feet, opened earlier this year.

DWL Architects and contractor JE Dunn Construction completed the project without disrupting operations at Scottsdale Airport.

Building alongside an active airport has its unique challenges, including maintaining adequate space for planes and keeping drainage water and debris off the runway.

“There are definitely challenges but nothing insurmountable,” Hauer says.

According to city documents, the projects replaced an aging terminal and business center that were constructed in the 1960s and 1970s and were no longer viable.

The terminal was set up to support “commercial airline service with a large boarding area which will never be used for this purpose,” according to a City Council memo. The old business center, built in the 1970s, featured many small office spaces that were difficult to lease.

The City Council approved over $22.5 million in funding to construct the facilities, parking lots and associated utilities. The money came from over $25 million in the capital improvement projects budget at the time that was funded by a municipal bond and set aside for terminal redevelopment.

The city anticipated that a combination of aviation rates and fees and leases and rental agreements associated with the hangars, restaurants and office space will provide the funds necessary to cover service on the bond debt. 

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Jeff Burrows, owner of JBS Executive Detailing (Photo courtesy Jeff Burrows)

Pinnacle’s pilots undergo rigorous training to consistently exceed FAA requirements for pilot proficiency. Clients flying charter with Pinnacle can count on safety and high-quality service, from baggage loading to an aircraft bar custom-stocked with their favorites.

14988 N. 78th Way, Suite 106, Scottsdale 480-998-8989, pinnacleaviation.com

Best Aircraft Cleaning Service

THE AIRPARK’S BEST AVIATION COMPANIES, GOODS, SERVICES AND EVENTS

By Niki D’Andrea, Christina Fuoco-Karasinki, Eric Newman and Lauren Wise

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here’s a lot to love about the copious companies who call the Airpark home, and there’s something superlative about each one. But in this feature, we toast the top across various industries.

Need to charter a private plane and want the best in customer service?

Got an imported sports car that needs a tune-up? Looking for a locksmith to protect your valuables? Or perhaps you seek a jeweler to custom-craft your next family heirloom? Then read on!

AVIATION

JBS Executive Detailing Cleaning airplanes and helicopters is specialized work, and the pros at JBS Executive Detailing understand all the nuances and delicacies of cleaning aircraft components to maintain safety. They perform a variety of services on a wide range of aircraft from Boeing 777s to Bell Helicopters, including certified steam washes, preparation and sealing of deicing boots, degreasing of the airplane belly, paint restoration, and vacuuming of the interior. Founded in California as a car wash company in 2000 when the company owner, Jeff Burrows, was just 9 years old, JBS Executive Detailing now represents the gold standard in the

Pinnacle Aviation staff, from left to right: Marci Steenson, charter coordinator; Scott Casey, charter manager; and Charise Kneip, charter coordinator

Best Charter Service Pinnacle Aviation With a self-maintained fleet of 13 luxury business jets and bases in both Hawaii and the Airpark, Pinnacle Aviation can satisfy

(Photo courtesy Pinnacle Aviation)

any charter need, from the fast and costeffective six-passenger Raytheon Premier I plane to the roomy Global 5000, which comfortably seats up to 13 passengers and can travel more than 6,000 miles nonstop.

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The new Scottsdale Airport Aviation Business Center features glass panels by Welsh artist Martin Donlin.

(Photo by Brian Passey)

Airpark for both auto and aircraft cleaning and detailing.

8390 E. Via De Ventura, Suite F110, Scottsdale 480-808-4229, jbsed.com

Best Aviation Facility Scottsdale Airport Aviation Business Center On November 3, the new Aviation Business Center celebrated its grand opening at Scottsdale Airport. The 40,790-square-foot complex features sleek leased offices plus spaces for U.S. Customs, Civil Air Patrol and Airport Administration; an upcoming restaurant, Volanti, on the second floor that boasts patio views of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve mountains; an events venue; and colorful aviation-themed glass panels by Welsh artist Martin Donlin. The facility is the premier piece of a $27 million renovation to Scottsdale Airport, and an instant point of pride for the Airpark.

15041 N. Airport Drive, Scottsdale scottsdaleaz.gov/page21789.aspx

Best Hangar Scottsdale Hangar One If you think that once you’ve seen one airport hangar, you’ve seen them all, then you haven’t seen Scottsdale Hangar One.

Avery Lane’s showrooms will likely make you want to move in.

(Photo courtesy Marshall Design)

members. Hangar One is also known for hosting myriad high-end events and celebrity fundraisers, from Celebrity Game Night with Arizona Cardinals legend Kurt Warner to a fundraiser for former gubernatorial candidate Fred DuVal hosted by Bill Clinton.

15220 N. 78th Way, Scottsdale 480-624-9000, scottsdalehangar1.com

GOODS & SERVICES

Best Interior Design Consignment

CONSIGNMENT Best High-End Consignment Avery Lane Customers browsing the showrooms at Avery Lane will likely want to move in. Every showroom at this vaunted consignment store is beautifully appointed with antique and modern furniture, rare artwork, collectible pieces, exquisite rugs and designer lamps.

Owner Darlene Reichert has a knack for procuring one-of-a-kind and high-end items, and displaying them in a welcoming way – you can picture these items in your home.

And you might want to make Avery Lane your home.

15613 N. Greenway-Hayden Loop, Scottsdale 480-991-0700, averylanehome.com

Scottsdale Hangar One hosts many high-end events and celebrity fundraisers.

(Photo courtesy Venues of Scottsdale)

So many things set this private hangar apart, starting with the architecture: twin roofs covered in riveted aircraft aluminum and a massive steel sculpture of a paper airplane overhead. Then there’s its sheer size: 130,000 square feet total across the complex, including two hangars offering more than 50,000 square feet of space. A line service crew attends to all the needs of Hangar One’s

beveled mirrors, colorful daybeds by Innovation Living, rustic desks with hutches and ceramic MCM-style table lamps abound, and are available at reasonable prices that won’t bust most budgets.

14202 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480664-0580; 4390 N. Miller Road, Suite 101, Scottsdale, 480-874-5813, switchconsignment.com

Stevan’s Consignment In addition to offering a large selection of consignment furniture, Stevan’s provides complimentary one-hour interior design consultations and extensive interior design services, including: lighting and color, flooring, space planning, furniture placement, accessorizing, wallpaper and faux finishing selection, refinishing, reupholstering, and custom floral arrangements, woodwork and window treatments. The interior design team at Stevan’s does it all, from conceptualization and procurement to installation.

15770 N. Greenway-Hayden Loop, Scottsdale, 480-607-0143, stevansconsignment.com

Best Furniture Consignment Switch Dressers, dining tables, end tables, sofas, desks, chairs, benches, beds, bar stools – whatever sort of furniture you seek, you’ll find it at Switch. With two showrooms in Scottsdale, Switch has an inventory that’s unmatched. Items such as Natuzzi leather sofas, antique

Stevan’s Consignment offers comprehensive interior design services, from conceptuallzation to installation.

(Photo courtesy Stevan’s Consignment)

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AUTOMOTIVE

Kerry’s Airpark Auto Service has offered premiere auto services of all kinds around the Airpark for over 20 years.

Best Classic Car Restoration Brown’s Classic Autos Restoring and selling classic cars has become a way of life for the Brown family. Founded more than 60 years ago by Walt Brown, Brown’s Classic Autos has an A-list clientele, ranging from professional athletes to collectors in Dubai, thanks to its stellar staff of

Brown’s Classic Autos was founded more than 60 years ago by Walt Brown.

(Photo special to Airpark News)

mechanics, body specialists and salespersons.

The sparkling showroom is nothing to scuff at either. It’s wall-to-wall classic cars like a 1970 bright yellow Ford Mustang and a 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air, and along the back are large windows allowing customers to watch repairs and renovations. Want to look for your dream car at home? Brown’s Classic Autos’ website has a virtual showroom.

7995 E. Paradise Lane, Scottsdale, 480-9984300, brownclassicautos.com

(Photo courtesy Kerry’s Airpark Auto Service)

what your car needs, and know it will come at the right price.

8115 E. Raintree Drive, 602-870-0163, airparkautoservice.com

Best European & Specialty Auto Repair/Maintenance Beck’s European Beck’s has been fixing Porsche vehicles since 1973, as an alternative to the Porsche Dealer Network. Now the shop understands the quality put into all sorts of European makes and models – particularly German cars – and works to make sure they are providing adequate care. The shop offers typical collision and maintenance repairs, but also will do full engine rebuilds and offers pre-purchase vehicle inspections. The website even has a blog answering frequently-asked questions about car services, so people can take care of their vehicles themselves.

8225 E. Butherus Drive, 480-556-6572, beckseuropean.com

Best Oil Change

Rayco Car Service Rayco Car Service offers a full line of automotive services including engine service, suspension work, wheels and tires, batteries and alignment inspections – and all of their work is top-notch -- but Rayco’s oil and lube filter services are especially exceptional. They get customers’ cars in and out in a timely manner, and there are no surprises – if something needs additional attention, they will let customers know, along with an estimate, before doing anything. Rayco Car Service is so reliable and spot-on with oil changes that some customers drive from as far as Flagstaff for routine maintenance on their vehicles.

8245 E. Butherus Drive, Suite 101, Scottsdale, 480-951-4054, raycocarserviceaz.com

Best Transmission Service Scottsdale Airport Autocare When it comes to maintaining and servicing all types and sizes of transmissions, the transmission technicians at Scottsdale Airport

Best Auto Storage Toy Barn Storage Forget images of grease-stained garage floors and aging pegboards – Toy Barn is upscale vehicle storage. Each of its units available for individual rental is like a condominium for cars – or boats, RVs, jet skis and other oversize toys. All units feature 19-foot-high ceilings and are available in sizes ranging from 1,092 Scottsdale Airport Autocare provides comprehensive and affordable transmission services.

Best Domestic Auto Repair/ Maintenance Kerry’s Airpark Auto Service Kerry’s has offered premiere auto services of all kinds around the Airpark for over 20 years. Customers love the communication, clean area and simple trustworthiness they have come to expect. Kerry’s also offers a free “Check Engine Light Scan.” If your vehicle’s light is on, and you want to make sure you’re safe to drive, just bring it in and the quality repair workers will give it a free trouble code report, and you can figure out

to 1,500 square feet. Unit ownership provides access to a commons area and members-only clubhouse. The Scottsdale Airpark location is one of four Toy Barn locations around the Valley, and it’s the newest.

8585 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, 480419-0739, toybarnstorage.com

(Photo by Niki D’Andrea)

Unit ownership at Toy Barn Storage provides access to a commons area and members-only clubhouse.

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(Photo courtesy Toy Barn Storage)

Autocare have several years of experience and take pride in doing the best job at the most affordable price. From transmission repair and clutch maintenance to transfer case services and more, Scottsdale Airport Autocare provides exemplary specialty service. The shop also provides a full line of other automotive services, from brake services to tune-ups.

7333 E. Butherus Drive, Suite B-100, Scottsdale, 480-443-0000, airportautocare.com

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Best Precious Gem Jeweler

JEWELRY Best Bridal Jewelry Michael’s Creative With his first custom-design studio in 1978, Michael J. Boillot began setting the gold standard in cutting-edge bridal jewelry.

Michael’s Creative uses a combination of gemologists and the latest technology, like 3D printers, to bring engagement and bridal visions to reality, whether you’re choosing from their thousands of designs or bringing in an heirloom piece to create something new. But don’t be intimidated – while the studio is tailored to have one of the largest selections of bridal rings in Arizona, it also maintains a casual, collaborative environment, and hs a price range for everyone – pieces range from $1,000 to $100,000.

23233 N. Pima Road, Suite 111, Scottsdale, 480-515-1200, michaelscreative.com

Best Fitness Facility TruFusion Scottsdale TruFusion isn’t a gym. There’s no weight room, swimming pool, basketball or racquetball courts. The fitness paradigm at TruFusion is built around a variety of classes in its various studios. There are three tracks: Stretch & Restore, Burn & Condition, and Tone & Sculpt. More than 65 classes are included in the tracks, including battles

Battle ropes are one of many classes offered at TruFusion Scottsdale.

(Photo courtesy BWR Public Relations)

Cornelis Hollander Hailing from Amsterdam, Cornelis Hollander arrived in the U.S. in the early ‘80s and quickly evolved into one of the experimental early leaders in American designer jewelry. He went against the status quo, selling pieces under his own name instead of a store’s, and built up a reputation in precious gem jewelry with his sculptural designs, especially split shanks, distinctive colored gems and geometric gem shapes. With dozens of awards in tow, including numerous nods in the De Beers Shining Light Awards, it’s clear that Cornelis Hollander designs are revered across cultures, styles and demographics.

4151 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale, 480423-5000, cornelishollander.com

Best Jewelry Repair Paul Johnson Jewelers From vintage watches to wedding rings, Paul Johnson Jewelers has been the go-to jewelry repair spot in Paradise Valley for over 72 years. Owned by the son of the original founder, Paul Johnson Jewelers has always had a community-oriented vision, starting with the design and

Cornelis Hollander designs one-of-a-kind jewelry items with precious metals and gems.

(Photo special to Airpark News)

creation of the Miss Arizona Pageant Crown in 1969 and partnering with the foundation to further young women’s education. As the only jewelry endorsed and contracted with the City of Scottsdale, Paul Johnson Jewelers offers a reliable, easy way to repair jewelry, get free jewelry cleaning and appraisals, and more.

6208 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 106, Paradise Valley, 480-970-4341, pauljohnsonjewelers.com

ropes, boxing, cycling, kettle bells, barre, Pilates, TRX and yoga (with power, flow and vinyasa; yin; and aerial instruction).

There’s also a health food bar and cafe serving protein- and antioxidant-rich foods.

Members can take unlimited classes in the 9,600-square-foot facility.

14202 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480-912-2412, trufusion.com

Best Splash Pad Scottsdale Quarter Scottsdale is home to many superb splash pads, but what sets the splash pad at Scottsdale Quarter apart is its location – right inside “The Quad,” surrounded by shops and restaurants, so parents can have their fun too while little ones splash, run, laugh and play in the spurting water fountains.

The splash pad is surrounded by natural grass and wavy concrete structures, so bare feet won’t burn even during the hottest days of summer. In the evenings, the splash pad fountains are lit up in various colors, providing a splendid show after dark.

15059 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480-270-8123, scottsdalequarter.com

The splash pad at Scottsdale Quarter provides fun for kids of all ages.

(Photo by Kimberly Carrillo)

Best Locksmith & Safe Company Pinnacle Lock & Safe Pinnacle Lock & Safe is passionate when it comes to securing your valuables, whether they are jewelry, family heirlooms, firearms or documents. The company, founded in 1992, offers a line of the finest fire-rated burglary safes on the market, which can be perused at the Pinnacle Lock & Safe showrooms in Scottsdale and Mesa. Both …continues on page 28

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THE AUTOMOTIVE EVENT OF THE YEAR

JANUARY 12-20 | WESTWORLD P U R C H A S E Y O U R V I P PA C K A G E T O D AY Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale VIP Packages can include: Tickets to the Opening Night Gala, a complimentary bidder badge (with approved application), reserved seating, VIP suite with gourmet food, premium open bar and more!

BarrettJacksonVIP.com or 844.528.3598

…continued from page 26 residential and commercial safes are available from manufacturers such as Amsec and Medeco. Pinnacle also performs locksmith services including making keys and master key systems, and security surveys. In addition, it offers same-day mobile services for homes and businesses.

7755 E. Redfield Road, Scottsdale, 480-5969700, pinnaclelock.com

EVENTS Best Car Show Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction Since the auction started in 1971, collectors and vendors have come to the area annually to showcase and auction off some of the most beautiful and state-of-the-art vehicles in the world. Even if you’re not looking to buy or sell, there is a certain beauty in

Best Dry Cleaning

Best Cinema

Prestige Cleaners For more than 50 years, Prestige Cleaners has been providing the Valley of the Sun with impeccable clothing services, from dry cleaning to garment preservation to fine tailoring and alterations. They also offer free pickup and delivery, 24-hour drop-off express service, and eco-friendly options such as biodegradable poly bags, reusable garment bags and a “hanger caddie” program that gives customers discounts on their orders when they return a full caddie of wire hangers from Prestige.

13216 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, and other locations, 480-998-8660, prestigecleaners.com

iPic Theaters With Tanzy Restaurant next door, this upscale cinema chain is an elevated movie experience with Premium Plus Seating Pods, gourmet light bites and cocktails, plus in-theater service. Guests who find only front-row seating available will see it’s not so bad. The iPic new chaise lounge seats have reclining plush lounge seats that also feature a personal swivel table and a comfy headrest along with a built-in cubby for personal belonging storage. All seats come with a blanket, pillow and cubby holes.

15257 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480-483-3232, ipictheaters.com

offers a unique opportunity for golf lovers and novices alike. The world’s best golfers come out to the biggest party on tour. Visitors enjoy beautiful Arizona weather while walking around a verdant course drinking a cold beer and following their favorite golfers. A particularly popular attraction is the 16th hole. The stadium seating area takes a few minutes to get to at busy times, but is a great experience as the loudest hole in golf. The next tournament takes place January 31 through February 3.

TPC Scottsdale, 17020 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale 480-585-4334, wmphoenixopen.com

year, it’s hard to pick just one as the “best.”

But the annual Street Eats Food Truck Festival, held over two days in February at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick Resort, remains among the most popular, thanks to the congregation of more than 55 food trucks offering a gamut of cuisines from barbecue to seafood; a host of cooking demonstrations; eating contests; live music on multiple stages; and a cornhole tournament. It’s beyond bon appétit and into go gourmandise territory.

Streeteatsaz.com

Celebration of Fine Art Spanning over 25 years and 40,000 square feet Fitz’s Supper Club of working studios, Larry Fitzgerald isn’t just the juried, invitational entertaining on the field. For Celebration of Fine Art the last 10 years, the Arizona celebrates the interacCardinals wide receiver has tion between artists and hosted Fitz’s Supper Club, art lovers, sharing in First and Ten, and Celebrithe creative process and ties at Your Service at Domidisplaying styles ranging nick’s. The events, which from impressionist and benefit his First Down Fund, classic to modern and invite guests to reminisce Larry Fitzgerald hosts abstract. From January about Fitzgerald’s plays and Fitz’s Supper Club for to March, over 100 artists enjoy cocktails, fine dining charity every August.

(Photo by Kimberly Carrillo) flock to the Valley, set up shop, and silent and live auctions. and display an array of paintWith his million-dollar smile, Fitzgerald is the consummate host. Fitz’s ings, sculptures, jewelry, glass blowing, photography, and woodwork – as well as Supper Club takes place every August. works in progress. It’s even been hailed larryfitzgerald.com “one of the world’s premier art events” by Arts & Antiques Magazine.

Best Food Festival 18400 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale, 480-443Street Eats Food Truck Festival 7695, celebrateart.com  With the glorious glut of food festivals that take place around Scottsdale throughout the

Best Charity Event

Craig Jackson’s Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction rolls into WestWorld in January 2019.

(Photo by Tim Heit)

just going out and looking at some of the cars and customizations people come up with. Take pictures and videos, and bask in the beauty of the colors and chromes.

The next event takes place January 12-20 at WestWorld of Scottsdale.

Barrett-Jackson Collector Showroom, 3020 N. Scottsdale Road, 480-306-8210, barrettjackson.com

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Golden Ears Every month, Scottsdale audiophiles gather for invitation-only listening events at LMC Home Entertainment

By Jimmy Magahern / Photos by Kimberly Carrillo

The various showrooms at LMC Home Entertainment display a number of extremely high-end stereo systems and audio equipment. Some of the speakers on exhibit cost more than a house.

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ike Ware navigates the sprawling Scottsdale Airpark showroom of LMC Home Entertainment, directing the caterers where to set up for tonight’s event: The global launch of the all new Wilson Sasha DAW loudspeaker. This model starts at a retail price of $37,900 per pair in standard colors. It’s the latest iteration of Wilson’s WattPuppy/Sasha series, the all time best selling high-end loudspeaker series in history, Ware says.

Daryl Wilson, loudspeaker designer and CEO of Wilson Audio, is special guest speaker for this event. The “DAW” designation is meant as a tribute to the late David A. Wilson, founder of Wilson Audio.

“We’ve got nearly 7,000 square feet and $3 million worth of gear on display here,” Ware says, snaking through a maze of luxuriously appointed listening rooms, each adorned with fine American- and Europeanmanufactured audio gear from such iconic companies as McIntosh, Burmester, Wilson Audio, Sonus Faber, Linn, Naim, MBL, Audio Research and other lines that are highly sought-after by serious audiophiles and music lovers.

Ware is a lifelong audio enthusiast who, with his broad face and red beard, bears more than a passing resemblance

to veteran Irish character actor Brendan Gleeson. He started LMC (an initialism for Legendary Music & Cinema) with his business partner back in 1999. The business now has two locations, one in Tempe and one in Zocallo Plaza on Scottsdale Road just north of Scottsdale Quarter.

Plans are in the works for a Dallasarea location.

LMC is home to some of the finest high-end audio gear in the world and displays three of the world's finest loudpeakers: "The Wilson Alexandria XLFs paired with Thor's Hammer subwoofers, Daryl Wilson (left) and Mike Ware pose in one of the MBL 101 X-tremes and our North LMC Home Entertainment showrooms with the new Wilson Sasha DAW loudspeakers.

American exclusive, the Sonus Faber SE. These all sell in the area of a modern art sculptures and a sound capable quarter million," Ware says. "Don't have a of revealing every nuance and transient spare quarter mil? No worries – we feature detail in their favorite music. a vast array of fine American and European “Most people love music and many, once loudspeakers starting under two thousand introduced to the world of high performance dollars." audio, acquire fantastic music systems often Ware says the folks at LMC are passionate costing as much as their first home,” Ware about ensuring each of their clients receives says. “Many others continue to upgrade the highest-performance system within their systems, one new component at a time. their respective budgets. The pursuit of Some people budget for a vacation, a new perfection is the nature of the high-end car, a boat or a cabin while some plan their audio world, where obsessive audiophiles next home entertainment upgrade.” might contemplate cashing in their 401(k)s In his 2004 academic paper, “Golden for a set of towering loudspeakers rivaling Ears and Meter Readers,” Brown University

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music professor Marc Perlman proposed that audiophiles actively pursue the highestpriced gear to elevate their experiences as music-lovers, and that “deeply meaningful emotional experience” they derive from listening to their favorite albums is worthy of the price.

“It’s the same in any luxury/performance category,” Ware says with a shrug.

“It’s like the difference between a high-end watch and a Timex, or between a Ferrari and a Kia -- nothing wrong with with Timex or Kia -- but they are clearly not in the same performance/luxury class.”

But those type of expenditures are visible, writes Esquire’s Alexis Petridis. “If you drive a Bugatti Veyron or wear a Rolex, you’re making a very personal although public statement about yourself,” Petridis notes.

“But a high-end hi-fi isn’t a public statement.

It’s squirreled away somewhere in your home, not on open public display.”

Ware agrees that a high end audio system is meant for the personal enjoyment of its owner, his family and a few lucky friends.

That may mark the appeal behind LMC Home Entertainment’s listening events, which appear regularly on the store’s Facebook calendar. High-end audio equipment manufacturers host frequent and exclusive product demos at LMC’s stores, drawing both music lovers as well as serious audiophiles. Guests leave the comfort and seclusion of home for a taste of the latest amps, cinema systems and loudspeakers – along with some wine, conversation and (this evening) roasted butternut squash mini-tacos and sirloin bites.

“The quest for a high-end audio system is a journey, one marked by the thrill of selecting just the right gear and then enjoying the system with family,” Ware elaborates.

“It’s about the connection, the experience you have with the music and the value you place on that.”

Daryl Wilson agrees. The 6-foot-4, 40-year-old is the son of the late hi-fi pioneer David Wilson. Daryl has spent his life working at Wilson Audio, designing most of the recent models released by the company.

He says he gets asked all the time why customers are willing to pay so much for his company’s speakers, which are meticulously engineered and painstakingly hand-crafted (seriously: Each part is even signed on the back by its assembler).

“Many people have a hard time wrapping their head around the high-end audio industry,” Wilson says, taking a break in LMC’s centerpiece room, a huge red velvetwalled cinema with a façade resembling a Parisian street corner, complete with mosaic sidewalk tiles and a street lamp. “They’ll say, ‘How much did you spend on that system?

Your loudspeaker and amplifier costs as

much as a house!’ Well, that same argument could be made about an expensive bottle of wine, a meal at a fine restaurant, or that one-of-a-kind custom evening gown.”

Wilson is demoing his new Sasha DAW loudspeakers at LMC tonight for a select clientele on the store’s email list – those who value their music-listening experience enough to spend the price of an average new American car on the latest top-of-the-line audio equipment. One by one, they arrive at the catering table: mostly men (a baker’s dozen or so men show up before the first of several women arrive at the party), each sharing business cards and tales about the first record albums they ever bought – which turn out to be surprisingly mundane.

AUDIOPHILES – people who really

get the emotional connection between the music and their life, and who want to engage in that emotion as deeply as they can – they’re willing to go as far as the person buying that rare and expensive bottle of wine, or those spending a king’s ransom on art…

That’s their pursuit of happiness.

“Eagles Greatest Hits – the first one,” says a man who actually introduces himself as “Dean, James Dean.”

“Bachman-Turner Overdrive,” admits another. Wilson himself joins in. “Roxette, The Look. And the Chicago album with ‘Look Away’ on it. I had it on cassette.”

“How a person finds joy in life is their personal pursuit,” Wilson says later. “Audiophiles – people who really get the emotional connection between the music and their life, and who want to engage in that emotion as deeply as they can – they’re willing to go as far as the person buying that rare and expensive bottle of wine, or those spending a king’s ransom on art… That’s their pursuit of happiness.”

Surprisingly, Wilson’s not a snob about music formats, as some modern audiophiles tend to be. As guests claim their spots on the couch in the main listening room and line up against the back wall to hear the Sasha DAWs debuted, his assistant slaps on a CD of Dean Martin singing “If You Were the Only Girl in the World,” followed by a CD of Leonard Cohen’s “Nevermind,” to demonstrate the stark realism the DAWs preserve in the human voice. Not vinyl?

“I love dropping the needle on vinyl,” Wilson says. “However, you can’t always listen to vinyl when you’re in your car, or working out, or in your office. In those cases, why not stream? Why not put a CD in, or connect your iPhone to the Bluetooth and play a high-res download? The fact is, whatever you feed into these systems is going to sound amazing.”

While some audiophiles are all too happy to tell fellow enthusiasts exactly how much they’ve spent on their amazing gear, there’s one group of people they would rather not discuss price with: their partners.

“There’s an old joke among audiophiles: ‘My greatest fear is that when I die, my wife will sell my gear for what I told her I paid for it,’” Wilson says with a laugh.

Ware says he’s had customers ask for an additional invoice with the prices listed per speaker. “While we will not make up a fictitious invoice, we have had clients say, ‘Can you break that down and put one speaker on this invoice and one on another?’

Works for me.”

Ware admits this is still very much a male-dominated pursuit, although he says he’s had several female clients who are just as excited as the guys about selecting the right gear. Women are also frequently involved in selecting/approving the larger tower speakers, as these typically go in the main living room of the home. “Women also hear slightly better than men do, at all ages,” he says. “This means they hear distortion first as well, which is one reason we constantly hear men complaining their wives won’t let them play their existing systems very loud... Once we get them into a high-performance system, the feedback is their wives will now let them play it much louder.”

Wilson says he’s found another way to draw his spouse into his obsession. “My wife loves it when I drop the needle on a Nat King Cole album and I pull her into the room and I just dance with her,” he says. “Music consumption doesn’t always have to be sitting in a room by yourself and closing your eyes and listening. Physically engaging with the music, and being in the moment with the people you love, is often the best way to bring the whole family into enjoying this gear as much as you do.” 

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The CORE Institute® Expands With Full-Service Orthopedic Clinic in Scottsdale New Clinic in Scottsdale Provides Patients More Convenient Access to High-Quality Orthopedic Services and Highly Skilled Surgeons The CORE Institute, Arizona’s #1 ranked and largest orthopedic practice, recently announced the opening of its first full-service clinic location in Scottsdale. Located at 90th Street and Shea Blvd, the new clinic, named The CORE Institute – Scottsdale, is the tenth clinic location in the greater Phoenix area.

The addition of the Scottsdale location means that The CORE Institute is well positioned to conveniently serve anyone in the Valley, with additional locations spanning from Gilbert to Sun City. The new 6,500 square foot Scottsdale clinic offers services in all orthopedic specialties including sports medicine, foot and ankle care, musculoskeletal oncology, spine surgery, pain management, interventional spine, hand and upper extremity, and adult joint reconstruction.

Patients who visit the new Scottsdale location can expect care from top-rated orthopedic surgeons who deliver best-in-class outcomes.

Recognized as the number one orthopedic group six years and running by Ranking Arizona, the practice was founded to fulfill a vision of excellence in patient care encompassing the entire spectrum of orthopedic and neurosciences care. Since its founding, The CORE Institute has cared for many thousands of patients across the Valley, as well as out of state.

The CORE Institute’s physicians and staff are very excited to now be in Scottsdale to provide those who live and work in the area the highest levels of care. Consistent with their mission, The CORE Institute – Scottsdale will deliver the best in orthopedic and neurological care, built upon a foundation of pioneering research, academics, community service, and a passion for excellence in patient care.

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GlowCity Scottsdale company brings back Illumination: Symphony of Light

By Lauren Wise

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o date, 96 Guinness World Records have been set in Arizona. They include some odd but awesome accolades: largest cornhole shot (110 feet, set in Cottonwood in 2015); fastest speed barefoot water skiing (135.74 mph, set in Chandler in 1989); most Caesar salads made in one hour (108, set at Yuma Territorial Prison in 2010); and longest leg hair (8.84 inches, set in Tucson in 2015).

Anthem’s annual drive-through outdoor holiday light show, “Illumination: Symphony of Light,” features more than 1.7 million lights. Though that’s not officially a Guinness World Record yet, it’s hard to argue with the attraction’s “World’s Largest Holiday Drive-Thru Light Show” tagline.

And it’s definitely more brag-worthy than “World’s Longest Leg Hair.”

More than 1.7 million lights form a desert-style winter wonderland, and each bulb has the dazzling ability to adjust to 16 million different shades of color. Cars cruise through scenes of jumping reindeer, gigantic gift boxes, swirling snowflakes, and sky-high forests of animated saguaros and Christmas trees, undulating with light.

Towering tunnels and curtains built from tiny bulbs encompass vehicles, celebrating peace, love, and joy. Lights are synchronized to classic and modern-day remixes of holiday songs, pulling from different cultures and languages spilling through FM

radio. Families stroll down Holiday Boulevard, with teetering mounds of sparkling cotton candy rivaling the giant snowmen dancing through the streets and Santa Claus chortling nearby.

“The creativity we get to pour into Illumination is so rewarding; to see families getting to feel and experience the vision we had in mind,” says co-founder S i m o n K r e i s b e r g e r.

“Seeing it come to life is awesome, but most rewarding is seeing children’s faces light up as they stick their heads out of a sunroof in amazement.”

It took time to find the right team to create something of this magnitude and vision, but in the summer of 2016, Kreisberger shared the idea with Yakir Urman, who became the other co-founder of Illumina-

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The Illumination displays include more than 1.7 million lights.

(Photos courtesy Illumination)

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A drive through Illumination: Symphony of Light takes about 25 minutes.

tion. Their company is based right in the heart of the Airpark, near 73rd Street and Acoma Drive.

The inaugural Illumination launched in November 2017, and quickly became a new holiday tradition for many Arizonans. The popularity made it clear they would quickly need to accommodate more – so for the 2018 holiday season, there are two Illuminations for two different holiday experiences: the original in North Phoenix, and a second in Tempe.

Both locations continue to use the most cutting-edge lighting equipment in the world with RGB LED light displays in a 25minute drive-thru of spectacular fanfare.

“We knew the park couldn’t accommodate the growth we could expect in year two – not to mention, we had amazing elements we wanted to create and integrate, but couldn’t fit it all into one show,” Kreisberger says.

They continued to push the limits, with the original Illumination sprawled across fourteen acres. New additions include a 100-foot-wide nativity scene and an expanded Holiday Boulevard. In 2018, the boulevard offers free parking and free admission separate from the Illumination drive-thru. Patrons can indulge in treats such as candy apples, hot cocoa, and brick-oven pizza; dance through gigantic ornaments; visit the Elfie selfie stations or the post office to write a letter to our troops; bounce through Christmas-themed inflatables; and try their hands at ornament and gingerbread decorating stations. And of course, there are visits and photos with Santa.

The second Illumination experience is equally as massive and features different displays and experiences. It debuted at

Te m p e ’ s D i a b l o Stadium a few days after the original location opened.

In 2017, approximately 76,000 vehicles drove through the festive d i s p l a y, w h i c h brings up another improvement in Illumination over last year: maintaining the flow of traffic and wait times to get into the drive-thru.

“I think we all underestimated the power of what we created,” admits Kreisberger. “We knew it would be popular, but once we opened and people experienced Illumination first-hand and word spread, it seemed like every family in the Valley showed up on Thanksgiving weekend! We were overwhelmed quickly.

While 90-minute wait times can be standard with events like this, it is something we vowed we would not accept this year.”

To make traffic run as efficiently as possible, Illumination consulted with ADOT and traffic experts to implement plans to keep traffic moving and wait times

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Illumination’s lights are timed to classic and modern holiday tunes.

get cut in half. This year, not only have they improved their onsite traffic system, they also worked to implement an online reservations system that gives them full control of traffic each night.

Admission to “illuminate” your holiday season is just $29 per car. A special-priced bundle package to visit both locations will also be available for purchase online, and every Tuesday brings a “Twice-Thru Tuesday” promotion, so visitors can have the option to experience the same drivethru attraction twice in the same evening for just one price.

The North Phoenix attraction’s gates are open nightly in Phoenix beginning at 6 p.m. through January 5, 2019. The Tempe location remains open nightly through December 31. For more information, visit worldofillumination.com. 

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The Torinas completely modernized the truck as part of their custom line, Desert Power Wagons.

Jim and Christina Torina’s 1951 Dodge Power Wagon

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im and Christina Torina are used to people staring at them when they drive one of their custom trucks. The married couple’s company, Desert Power Wagons (desertpowerwagons.com), restores, modernizes and customizes old American trucks dating from 1946 to 1968, turning them into completely modern, like-new vehicles.

“We make them advanced… they can now drive over 100 miles per hour,” Jim Torina says. “They have power steering, power brakes and windows, air conditioning, great sound systems, power seats, leather interiors…”

The rebooted black 1951 Dodge Power Wagon in the couple’s garage – the only one still available from Desert Power Wagons until March 2020 – also includes an automatic transmission, custom leather interior, a Pioneer sound system with JT Audio speakers and a Bluetooth connection.

But best of all, Christina Torina says, it’s bigger inside than the original.

“Something else that you need is a big crew cab,” she says. “That’s something my husband Jim designed and that’s what we do. We do crew cabs. Where the original

power wagons only came with two doors, we do four-doors. That’s very unique. We are also making that front door four inches wider than the original.”

Jim Torina adds, “We’re always improving the truck, but the biggest improvement for this year has been a 4-inch wide front door, so that makes it easier for 2018 humans to get into the truck.”

The Torinas say they spend an estimated 1,800 hours – close to a year solid – on each upgraded wagon. And they can’t keep them in stock. After showing their work at car shows like The Pavilions in Scottsdale and the Goodguys Spring Nationals (they’ll also have a 1,500-square-foot booth at the BarrettJackson Collector Car Auction this year), they recently signed a deal with a company in the United Arab Emirates to sell Desert Power Wagons there. The couple plans to recreate 10 trucks over the next year.

A Desert Power Wagon can cost six figures – Jim Torina says the black 1951 Dodge Power Wagon will sell for almost $300,000 – but such price tags aren’t unusual for one-of-a-kind luxury custom trucks.

“The guys that can afford these trucks, their

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Jim and Christina Torina pose in McDowell Mountain Regional Park with their truck.

buddies drive Porsches and Bentleys, and they want something different,” Christina Torina says. “We call them rolling works of art.”

Jim Torina says that sometimes it can be hard to part with a particular project, but seeing their wheels roll out into the world and get attention is worth it. “Even though we build the trucks, we drool over them ourselves,” he says. “It’s fun. We love people's reactions. I tell customers, ‘You have to be used to people looking at you everywhere you go.’” 

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Bo Diddley’s guitar, The Bad Dude, is on display at Musical Instrument Museum.

Electrifying the World New MIM exhibit pays homage to an American icon

Alvino Rey’s Electro A-25 was likely the first electric guitar played on a national radio broadcast.

(Photos courtesy Musical Instrument Museum)

By Sherry Jackson

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he electric guitar hit the music scene in the early 1930s and 1940s as an experiment. It has since influenced and defined American music forever.

On November 9, the Musical Instrument Museum opened its newest special exhibit, The Electric Guitar: Inventing an American Icon.

Visitors can follow the electric guitar from its early beginnings and learn the history of the instrument that spawned new genres of music.

On display are vintage amplifiers and personal instruments of groundbreaking artists who were among the first to play and popularize the electric guitar, such as Alvino Rey, Charlie Christian, Les Paul, Bo Diddley and Eldon Shamblin.

Authentic guitars played by next generations of influential musicians, such as Pete Townshend, Ron Wood and Keith Richards, are also on display. Interviews with Grammy Award-winning jazz guitarist George Benson, guitar historians and collectors, friends and family of the pioneers of the electric guitar round out the exhibit.

“We hope visitors will gain a new appreciation of the origins and new development that really went into amplifying these stringed instruments at the start,” says Richard Walter, MIM’s lead curator on the exhibit.

“People were being quite resourceful and using the technologies that were available at the time. This was real cuttingPete Townshend’s Gibson Les Paul Deluxe is part of The Electric Guitar exhibit.

edge stuff. This new exhibit will provide a new appreciation of musical genres that embraced the electric guitar right off the bat, even before there was such a thing as rock ‘n’ roll.”

Many of the items in the exclusive exhibit are from the private collection of avid guitar enthusiast and collector Lynn Wheelwright of Utah. Walter said he realized the “scope and depth” of Wheelwright’s collection after a conversation with the collector, especially the unusually rare and early amplified instruments that could be turned into something special.

“We started envisioning a prequel of sorts of the electric guitars’ story to show people everything that had to happen along the way, for several decades before that energy got it going in the ’50s and ’60s with artists such as the Rolling Stones and the Beatles,” Walter says. “Once we realized we had the core of an unusual and thought-provoking version of the amplified electric guitar story, we reached out and found other collectors to round out the collection to bring in other aspects that we wanted to touch on.”

It took about a year to pull everything together, Walter says, and the exhibit showcases more than 80 of the rarest electric guitars and amplifiers in the world from some of the first ever heard, to those played by the most famous electric guitarists known today. “We probably have more individual pieces in this exhibition than other special exhibitions,” he says.

One of the special pieces on display is Rey’s Electro A-25 (1932). This instrument was likely the first electric guitar played on a national radio broadcast. Considered the “Father of the Electric Guitar,” Rey was not only a performer but also a direct contributor to the research and development of amplified instruments for brands such as Rickenbacker, Gibson and Fender.

“That very guitar was basically the first electric guitar that much of the country as a mass audience would have heard,” Walter says. “That is especially exciting for us as it takes us back to, in some cases, the first exposure that a wide audience had to the concept of an electric guitar. It’s a defining instrument in a lot of ways.”

The MIM will also have on display some of the earliest known prototypes and early demonstration models of the electric guitar. “A lot of the designs, the construction details and the construction materials themselves were bold, stylized instruments that were quite futuristic and looked radically different than the standard acoustic guitars that were common at the time,” Walter says.

“It’s really an eye opener.”

The Electric Guitar: Inventing an American Icon runs through September 15, 2019 at the Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Boulevard, Phoenix. Admission costs $7 with paid museum admission, $10 for special exhibition only. For more information, call 480-478-6000 or visit mim.org.  This Audiovox model 336 double-neck guitar was made circa 1936.

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ooking for a workout that will make you feel like Hilary Swank in Million Dollar Baby? We beat you to the punch.

Trade the treadmill for some sparring gloves and check out these three Scottsdale gyms that offer boxing classes designed to sculpt muscles, test endurance, bolster self-esteem and teach self-defense.

The Pound Gym This high-intensity fitness facility features cutting-edge boxing and kickboxing classes designed to mentally and physically push participants to their limits. Led by certified, world-class trainers, each exercise is intended to condition the body and mind, incorporating footwork, punching techniques, heavy bag training, partner drills, kettlebells, plyometrics, calisthenics, mitt work and more.

Pound’s specialty is constantly switching up the workouts, so clients won’t feel like they’re falling into a routine. The signature Pound workout is a balanced blend of H.I.I.T. (High Intensity Interval Training) and traditional boxing techniques geared toward amateurs

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Each class begins with a 10-minute warm-up consisting of rowing, shadowboxing, jump ropes and speed bag work that transitions into fast-paced, full-body circuit training, and ends with a 5-minute cool down.

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Jabz Boxing Fitness for Women offers classes that combine boxing, kickboxing, cardio, core strengthening and beyond to boost balance and agility.

(Photo courtesy Jabz Boxing)

Scottsdale Boxing Club Scottsdale Boxing Club means business – its highly trained staff includes state and world champions, an International Boxing Federation champion, military veterans and an Olympic gold medalist. Professional boxers teach and train here, but don’t be intimidated if you’re a beginner. SBC offers personal training, one-on-one boxing and group fitness classes for all skill levels, even if the only thing you’ve ever punched is a time clock. The trainers are personable and professional, but the workouts are tough, so come prepared to sweat and get schooled on “the sweet science.”

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Olympic boxer Vassiliy Jirov is an instructor at Scottsdale Boxing Club.

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rizona Cardinals running back David Johnson hosted the event “Johnson Family: Agents of Change” at Mountain Shadows resort on Tuesday, October 23. The event benefited The Johnson Family’s Mission 31 Foundation, which aims to provide opportunities and resources to seriously ill children and their families. Guests received an Arizona Cardinals signature football for autographs from the many professional athletes in attendance and enjoyed a silent auction, hors d’oeuvres, a four-course meal and wine service. 

This helmet autographed by several NFL running backs was one of the auction items.

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n celebration of the opening of its fifth studio in the Valley, Reformed Pilates held a “Pilates for Presents” event at its newest location in Scottsdale Quarter on Saturday, November 17. Two instructors led a complimentary class in The Quad, and in partnership with Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Reformed Pilates encouraged attendees to donate gifts to benefit kids in need. 

Kathleen Flick (forefront) and Mariah Starkey do Pilates in The Quad.

Reformed Pilates owners Laura Morgan and Peter Morgan with their mom, Susan Morgan.

Students in the free Pilates class hold a plank position.

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cottsdale Unified School District Foundation’s inaugural Scottsdale on Stage talent showcase and fundraiser took place Thursday, November 1 at Harley-Davidson of Scottsdale. The event raised more than $50,000 for student programs. The people’s choice award went to Ariyana Kiaei, who is a fourth-grader at Sequoia Elementary School and won a $1,000 scholarship. The judges’ runner-up and winner of a $500 scholarship was Chaparral High School sophomore, singer/ songwriter Henry Thompson, who performed an original song. The judges’ grand prize winner of a $1,500 scholarship was Desert Mountain High School senior Alek Rahman, who dazzled with her theatrical vocal performance. Rahman plans to pursue musical theatre in college. 

Chase Sorosky channeled his inner classical composer.

Olivia McGinley played guitar and sang in the talent show.

Michelle Reingold played a song for the judges and audience.

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Emma Skinner of Desert Mountain High School performs.

Raquelle Arelano showed off her dance moves.

Ariyana Kiaei won the people’s choice award.

Alek Rahman won the grand prize for her theatrical vocal performance.

Flashback 2018; Leaning Forward 2019 Story and photos by Joan Fudala

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o get you geared up for a season of houseguests, business events and experiences to share with family and friends, here are just a few of the changes that have taken place in the past 12 months in greater Scottsdale. Let’s support local businesses and events – new and existing – so they don’t end up in the “gone” category next year!

What’s new: Restaurants/nightclubs: New York Bagels ‘N Bialys and Fellow Osteria at SkySong, Lou’s Bar & Grill at Papago Golf Course (honoring Lou Grubb), The Bubble Room, Starlite BBQ, Blue Clover Distillery and Restaurant, Selfmade at Hotel Adeline, Three Wisemen, Dorian, Riot House, Blind Dragon, Casa Amigos and Skylanes in downtown Scottsdale, Babbo Italian Eatery at The Pavilions, Sip Coffee and Beer Kitchen and Meatballz Inc. to Scottsdale/ Shea area, Ahipoki Bowl on Shea, Blaze Pizza, Modern Market, Original Chop Shop, LemonShark Poke and Thai Chili 2 Go at The

HonorHealth opened a family medicine office in a former grocery store at Grayhawk Plaza.

Promenade, Green Bin, Rubicon Deli and Lolo Patron Mexican Brewery and Kitchen in the Airpark area, Lou Malnati’s on Chauncey Lane, Bowlera and NCounter at Scottsdale 101, Liberty Station and Eggstasy at DC Ranch Marketplace, Parma Italian Roots at Grayhawk Plaza, PNPK at Silverstone, Raven Gastropub at La Mirada, Confluence in Carefree Tourism, recreation & events: OdySea Voyager and Pangaea Land of the Dinosaurs at the OdySea in the Desert complex; Paradise Ballroom at the JW Marriott Camelback Inn Resort & Spa Retail and services: Apple store at Scottsdale Fashion Square, Can Monkey trash service, Ofo and LimeBike rentals and Bird electric scooter rentals, Sprouts at the Shops at Gainey Ranch, Airstream showroom on Hayden Road, V’s Barbershop at The Promenade, Organic Findings home store in the Airpark, Music & Arts at Scottsdale Fiesta City of Scottsdale: New Aviation Business Center at Scottsdale Airport, including a privately-funded Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial featuring an authentic PT-17 Stearman aircraft on suspended static display and Volanti restaurant (center replaced the 1968-vintage SDL terminal building); new fire station on North Hayden Road in the Desert Foothills area; a street north of City Hall named in honor of architect Bennie Gonzales; Meg’s Café in the Civic Center Library; the late Mayor Herb Drinkwater’s 1928 vintage green truck is now on display at the McCormick-Stillman

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…continued from page 47 Railroad Park museum; new designation and logo for downtown Scottsdale: “Old Town Scottsdale” Education and youth: Cloud Song Center, housing the Business School and Indigenous Cultural Center, opened at SCC; the Guenther/Curran Family Gymnasium and the Hilton Family Teen Center opened at the Thunderbirds Branch of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale Business: HonorHealth Medical Group opened a family medicine/primary care office in the Grayhawk Plaza shopping center; Acronis opened at The Quad; Hartford Insurance opened its new Western

Electric scooters were a new trend on Scottsdale streets in 2018.

Regional Operations Facility in the Airpark area; Paradox opened in March; Turo carsharing company; Cancer Treatment Centers of America Outpatient Care Center-Scottsdale on 90th Street; Times Media Group brought back the Scottsdale Progress as a weekly newspaper (Sundays); Carvana’s car “vending machine,” in Tempe Faces in new places: Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce president/CEO is Mark Stanton; Interim SUSD Superintendent is Dr. John Kriekard; Kira Peters is Director of the Scottsdale Public Library System; Justin Owen is McDowell Sonoran Conservancy executive director; Gerd Wuesteman is president/CEO of Scottsdale Arts; Christina Haines is president of Scottsdale Community College; retired U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl was appointed to fill in for the late Sen. John McCain; Mary Jane Rynd is president/CEO of the Piper Trust

Great Wolf Lodge is under construction on Pima Road on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, and set to open in 2019.

August-November elections (city, state, U.S. Congress): Kyrsten Sinema replaces Jeff Flake as U.S. senator representing Arizona; Solange Whitehead will be sworn into the Scottsdale City Council in January; Kathy Littlefield and Linda Milhaven were reelected. Question 1 (to raise Scottsdale’s sales tax to fund road and transportation improvements) and Prop 420 (to amend the city charter regarding future development within the McDowell Sonoran Preserve) both passed. Patty Beckman and Jann-Michael Greenburg were elected to the Scottsdale Unified School District board. In September, Martin Harvier was elected president of the Salt River PimaMaricopa Indian Community; Ginny Dickey is the mayor-elect of Fountain Hills.

Residential/commercial developments: LivGenerations Pinnacle Peak luxury senior living; Seven at Desert Mountain Arts and culture: New Scottsdale Public Art includes glass installations at the new Aviation Business Center at Scottsdale Airport and One-Eyed Jack sculpture on Marshall Way

Resort, its spa and J&G Steakhouse; the Carefree Resort & Conference Center has been renewed and debuted as CIVANA Carefree, a wellness spa resort that debuted its Café Meto; a former Days Inn on Scottsdale Road is now the Hotel Adeline; the Sanctuary Spa at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain has been renovated; Royal Palms Resort & Spa has been renovated; The Scott Resort has been updated; Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North has completed a redo; The Phoenician, Starfire and Troon North-Pinnacle golf courses have been updated.

Retail and services: The former Barneys New York site on the east side of Scottsdale Fashion Square will open as co-working space Industrious.

Education: After a fire in August, Navajo Elementary School closed for extensive repairs; Hopi Elementary School was rebuilt; Pima Traditional School is being renovated; The McDowell Sonoran Conservancy has renamed its research arm the Parsons Field Institute in honor of a grant provided by the Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation.

City of Scottsdale: The LOVE sculpture moved to a site between the Civic Center

What’s different: Restaurants: Butters moved from one site to another within Mercado Del Lago/ McCormick Ranch; Crust pizzeria moved from Indian Bend to Mercado Del Lago; The Herb Box moved from Southbridge to the corner of Fifth Avenue & Marshall Way; Café Monarch moved across First Avenue into larger space.

Tourism: Remodeled bungalows at Smoketree Resort; major redo of The Phoenician

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A street adjacent to City Hall was renamed to honor its architect, Bennie Gonzales. Shown at the October dedication ceremony are Mrs. Diane Gonzales, Mayor Jim Lane and the architect’s son, BJ Gonzales.

Economic Development director for a similar position in Sacramento.

Sadly, we’ve lost: Banking executive Richard Houseworth; civic leader Bill Mack; Discount Tire founder Bruce Halle; developer Fred Unger; civic leader David C. Lincoln; civic leader Wink Blair; publishers Hoyt Johnson (Scottsdale Scene) and Karen Wittmer Jekel The City of Scottsdale debuted its Aviation Business Center at Scottsdale Airport, along with the Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial.

(Tribune Newspapers); Arizona Republic theater critic Lyle Lawson; former Scottsdale Police Chief Fred Collins; former city public works Library and City Hall; a section of Drinkwater Boulevard and an director Marc Stragier (father of the nation’s first mechanized garbage eastern part of Civic Center Mall are temporarily closed for repairs; truck, “Godzilla”); photographer Jerry Jacka; Frank Lloyd Wright scholar the city and its Scottsdale Fire Department awarded Maricopa Bruce Brooks Pfeifer; former Scottsdale Councilman John Pickrell; busiAmbulance a three-year contract for ambulance transportation. ness executive Loren McFarland; historian Bill Phillips; retired Bishop Other: University of Phoenix Stadium is now State Farm Thomas O’Brien; retired high school teacher/principal Evelyn Caskey; Stadium (home of the Arizona Cardinals); Devereux Advanced retired Saguaro teacher Lois Fitch; Senator John McCain; accounting firm Behavioral Health Arizona is expanding its Scottsdale facilities co-founder Gail Horne and capabilities for youth; United Blood Services is now Vitalant.

Other: The Maricopa Community College District eliminated its football program at the end of the 2018 season (including the Scottsdale What’s gone/closed: Community College Artichokes team).

Restaurants/nightclubs: Sassi at Pinnacle Peak; Wildfish Seafood Grille at the Scottsdale Waterfront; Cowboy Ciao on What’s coming: Stetson Drive; Kazimierz World Wine Bar; Market Street Kitchen at Tourism: Ritz-Carlton Paradise Valley to open in 2019; eight new DC Ranch; Papago Brewing Co. taproom at Papago Plaza; Corner hotels are planned for downtown …continues on page 50 Bakery and Zen Culinary in the Airpark and southern Scottsdale, including a Retail: Earnhart Scottsdale Mazda on Hayden Road; Toys R Us at The Pavilions and on Mayo Boulevard; Sam’s Club in Northsight Structures razed for site redevelopment: Scottsdale Resort and Athletic Club; car wash on Indian School Road; gas station and Jack-in-the-Box on northeast corner of Indian School and Hayden roads; former location of Arizona School of Real Estate and Business on Marshall Way (pending) Moved on to other places: Denise Birdwell left as SUSD superintendent; Mark Hiegel left as Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce president/CEO for a banking industry position; Dr. Jan Gehler retired as SCC president; David Smith will be leaving the Scottsdale City Council in January; Danielle Casey left as the city’s

One-Eyed Jack is a new Scottsdale Public Art installation at Indian School Road and Marshall Way.

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…continued from page 49 six-story hotel at the Don & Charlie’s site on Camelback Road, The Edition at Waterview, Winfield Hotel, Southbridge Hotel, Canopy, Museum Square, Papago Plaza, and Element at SkySong; a Fairfield Marriott is planned for DC Ranch Crossings; a Parada del Sol museum in downtown Scottsdale; Great Wolf Lodge and Salt River Hotel at The Block on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community; a Country Inn Hotel to Thomas Road Sports: A seventh golf course at Desert Mountain; ASU will host the NCAA golf championships at Grayhawk Golf Course in 2020; the Super Bowl returns to the Valley in 2023; the NCAA will bring its Final Four men’s basketball championship back to the Valley in 2024; in 2021, the San Francisco Giants will begin using a field at 64th Street and McDowell Road for non-game spring training workouts (games will continue to be played at a renovated Scottsdale Stadium).

Restaurants: Porter’s Tavern to Brown Avenue; Maple & Ash to Scottsdale Waterfront; Nobu to Scottsdale Fashion Square; Ocean 44 to the former Harkins Camelview site on Goldwater Boulevard; White Castle, Texas Roadhouse and Starbucks to The Block at Pima Center; Starbucks to Mountain View/Hayden Center; Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament to Talking Stick Entertainment District Retail: Updates to Papago Plaza; At Home décor retailer to Northsight; Palmeraie office and retail complex will be adjacent to the planned Ritz-Carlton Paradise Valley Business: Mayo Clinic plans to nearly double the size of its Phoenix/Scottsdale campus at Mayo Boulevard and 56th Street; Airobotics drone company plans to open in the Airpark; a fifth office building is underway at SkySong.

Developments: Museum Square is planned for Marshall Way and Second Street; Revel Scottsdale senior community on the former site of Scottsdale Resort and Athletic Club; Nationwide to a site south of Grayhawk named Cavasson; YAM Circle (Hayden/ Northsight in Airpark); a residential health care facility will replace the former location of Le Cordon Bleu/Villa Monterey Golf Club on Camelback Road.

City of Scottsdale: Major renovations coming for Scottsdale Stadium; Raintree Drive extension and traffic roundabout with public art; a new McDowell Sonoran Preserve trailhead at Pima and Dynamite roads with an amphitheater named in honor of Preserve leader Dr. Arthur W. DeCabooter; plans to renovate Scottsdale Civic Center Mall; a citizen-initiated memorial to Scottsdale’s fallen members of the armed forces to the grounds of City Hall; the Scottsdale Heritage Connection, a new space in Scottsdale Civic Center Library for local history research and browsing, will premiere in the spring; new fire station in McCormick Ranch area A few 2019 milestones: 140th anniversary of the establishment of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (1879); 80th anniversary of Desert Botanical Garden (1939); 75th anniversary of the “G.I. Bill;” 50th anniversary of Alamos Mexico as Scottsdale’s first official Sister City (1969); 50th anniversary of Scottsdale Community College (1969-70 school year); 25th anniversary of establishment of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve (1994); 20th anniversary of SMoCA (Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art - 1999). 

AIRPARK EVENTS GALLERIES & MUSEUMS Women of the West “The Father of Western Art,” Charles M. Russell, painted many scenes of the landscapes and characters of the Old West, but this exhibition, Charles M. Russell: The Women

When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday through April 2019 Where: OdySea in the Desert, 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale Cost: $19.95, adults; $14.95, children ages 2-12; $17.95, seniors and military Contact: bodiesaz.com Zaffiro – Gualtieri Goldsmiths Award-winning jewelry designers Jack and Elizabeth Gualtieri specialize in granulation, an art form that first appeared approximately 4,000 years ago in Italy and Greece. The Portland-based goldsmiths developed alloys and techniques for granulating platinum and 22-karat rose and white gold, and their uniquely colored jewelry – made almost exclusively with recycled gold and collect-

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Holiday Lights runs through January 6 at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park

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The female-focused artwork of Charles M. Russell is on exhibit at Western Spirit through next spring.

in His Life and Art, focuses on his depictions of women, particularly Native American women. It includes more than 60 works in oil, watercolor, pen and ink and bronze that span Russell’s career from 1890 to 1926.

When: November 20, 2018 through April 14, 2019 Where: Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West, 3830 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale Cost: $15, adults; $13, seniors and active military; $8, students and children ages 6 to 17; free for children 5 and younger Contact: 480-686-9539, scottsdalemuseumwest.org Bodies Revealed Visitors to this exhibit can see how the human body works, the effects of different diseases, and interesting insights only doctors or anatomy students typically see. More than 200 real human bodies and specimens have been meticulously dissected and respectfully displayed for this show.

Sister’s Christmas Catechism Patti Hannon reprises her long-played role as Sister, the sassy, ruler-wielding nun who teaches her students the story of the Nativity in this annual holiday show titled “The Mystery of the Magi’s Gold.”

The interactive theater experience includes Sister asking for the audience’s help to solve the greatest Christmas caper ever.

Each performance is unique and appropri-

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Zaffiro jewelry will be on exhibit at French Designer Jeweler December 6 through December 8.

ible gemstones – will be featured as part of French Designer Jeweler’s 2018-2019 gallery show series.

When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, December 6 through Saturday, December 8 Where: French Designer Jeweler, 7148 E. Main St., Scottsdale Cost: Free Contact: 480-994-4717, frenchonmain.com HOLIDAY

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The Bodies Revealed exhibit is currently open at OdySea in the Desert.

Holiday Lights McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park is decked with festive holiday lights, setting the scene for seasonal delights including a ride on the historic Charros Carousel and steam locomotive journeys through an illuminated winter wonderland.

When: 6:30 p.m. daily through Sunday, January 6 Where: McCormick Stillman Railroad Park, 7301 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale Cost: Holiday Lights train ride: $5, general/$15, fast pass; $2 per Charros

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Sister’s Christmas Catechism starts December 7 at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.

ate for all ages.

When: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays; Friday, December 7 through Sunday, December 16 Where: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale Cost: $39, general public; $31, members Contact: 480-499-8587, scottsdaleperformingarts.org

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Mariachi Sol de Mexico performs at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts on December 15.

A Merry-Achi Christmas Maestro José Hernández brings his platinum-selling Mariachi Sol de Mexico band to town for a performance filled with holiday classics and seasonal treasures from the mariachi songbook.

When: 7 p.m. Saturday, December 15 Where: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale Cost: $29-$59 Contact: 480-499-8587, scottsdaleperformingarts.org MUSIC InGhosts For those who like their music heavy and loud, Indiana-based post-hardcore band

InGhosts brings its brand of metal to Scottsdale. The band’s new album, Still Breathing, features 14 blistering tracks.

Bands Inept Hero and Moon Haven open the show.

When: 6 p.m. Wednesday, December 5 Where: Rockbar, 4245 N. Craftsman Court, Scottsdale Cost: $10, presale; $12, at the door Contact: 480-331-9190, rockbarscottsdale. com Esteban Esteban studied under master classical guitarist Andrés Segovia in Spain and has released more than 26 albums since 1992. His stage presence and precision with six strings have landed him on national television, the Billboard charts and in People magazine and The Wall Street Journal.

When: 3 and 7 p.m. Sunday, December 23 Where: Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix Cost: $38.50-$53.50 Contact: 480-478-6000, mim.org

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Esteban performs at the Musical Instrument Museum on December 23.

Bailey, who lives in a small town called Bedford Falls, comes to life on the Don Bluth Front Row Theatre stage. See what happens when Bailey’s guardian angel shows him what the world would be like if he’d never been born.

When: Various times Thursday, November 29 through Saturday, December 29 Where: Don Bluth Front Row Theatre, 8760 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale Cost: $27 Contact: 480-314-0841, donbluthfrontrowtheatre. com Aladdin Jr. This youth theater production, adapted from the Disney movie, tells the tale of Aladdin and his friends Babkak, Omar and Kassim, and how their lives are

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InGhosts plays Rockbar on December 5.

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Greasepaint Youtheatre performs Aladdin Jr. beginning December 7.

changed by Aladdin’s discovery of a magical lamp containing a genie who can grant three wishes.

When: 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays; Friday, December 7 through Sunday, December 16 Where: Greasepaint Youtheatre, 7020 E. Second St., Scottsdale Cost: $17 Contact: 480-949-7529, greasepaint.org 

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The Dip Trio features housemade hummus, flavorful tzatiki and spicy Crazy Feta dip.

The Pan-Seared Sea Bass is a staple in Cypriot cuisine.

KOVO features an industrial indoor-outdoor bar.

Hummus Where the Heart Is

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KOVO cooks up classic Mediterranean fare with modern flair

By Madison Rutherford

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ovo means “to carve” in Greek, so it’s a fitting name for a restaurant that serves carved-to-order rotisserie meats in its pitas, salads, signature entrees and specialty pizzas. But KOVO Modern Mediterranean is also carving out a name for itself as the go-to place for gourmet, Mediterranean-inspired grub in Paradise Valley.

Though the restaurant opened in September, its owner, Yianni Ioannou, has been in the food and beverage biz for more than 15 years, both in the states

and abroad. Ioannou was born in Cyprus and KOVO’s dishes put a modern spin on the Mediterranean flavors and recipes he grew up with.

The menu features a medley of authentic plates that highlight the traditional flavors of the region with a trendy twist. KOVO’s myriad menu options can be overwhelming at first, but the restaurant’s servers are known for providing well-informed recommendations to help you narrow down your options. When choosing an appetizer,

they’ll likely tell you to lean toward the Dip Trio ($17) – tangy tzatziki with garlic, cucumber and dill, hearty chickpea hummus with tahini, garlic and fresh citrus and KOVO’s signature Crazy Feta, a spicy blend of whipped feta, olive oil, jalapeño and chipotle, served with raw veggies and warm, doughy pita bread for dipping. The Cheese Board ($15), which features fresh feta, brie and mozzarella, crisp strawberry and apple slices, Kalamata olives, pistachios, walnuts, jam, toasted bread and pita, December 2018 Scottsdale Airpark News |

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is also a great choice if you want to try an inventive twist on a traditional antipasto. Be prepared for big portions – both appetizers are served on bulky wooden boards that nearly take up the whole table. If you want a starter that’s a little smaller, go with the Garlic Shrimp ($14): half a dozen perfectly cooked prawns smothered in white wine, garlic and olive oil, sprinkled with red pepper flakes, garnished with fresh lemon and served with two slices of toast. All that bread might seem a little superfluous, but trust me – you might even ask for more to dip into the creamy sauce when you’re done with the shrimp.

KOVO’s house specialties include kebabs, braised lamb, wood-fired salmon, Israeli couscous-stuffed peppers and the Mezze Signature Carved Meat Platter.

In Mediterranean countries, “mezze” is a large sample platter of several smaller dishes. KOVO’s is a cornucopia of gyros, homemade Greek sausages, tzatziki, fries, village salad and pita bread. If you’re craving more seafood, the Pan-Seared Sea Bass ($28) is Cypriot comfort food at its finest. It offers a Mediterranean twist on meat and potatoes with crisp sea bass saturated in garlic and beurre blanc (white butter) sauce served on a bed of roasted lemon potatoes, carrots and broccoli and topped with fresh lemon. If you’re looking for something l i g h t e r, o p t f o r t h e Mediterranean Grains Bowl ($13), a colorful mixture of cilantro-lime faro, tomatoes, chickpeas, onions, cucumbers, parsley and sliced avocado drizzled with sesame tahini dressing.

Add salmon, gyro or falafel for a nominal additional cost.

KOVO also offers signature cocktails, craft beer and a well-traveled wine list with labels from Spain, Italy, Greece, France, New Zealand and South Africa.

Happy hour is Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m., and offers $2 off appetizers and cocktails and $4 off drafts, wells and house wine. Every Monday and Tuesday after 8 p.m., guests can enjoy a select bottle of wine and a board of bruschetta or pizza for $20.

If you saved room for dessert, don’t skip the bougatsa ($8) – creamy Greek

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The Cheese Board puts a Mediterranean spin on the traditional appetizer.

Subtle Mediterranean influences like Moroccan-style tiles, Italian wine crates and coastal accents can be found throughout the restaurant.

Guests have the option to sit at a table, in a plush booth or at the wraparound bar, which extends to the dog-friendly patio.

Though KOVO is missing some classic Mediterranean staples like spanakopita (spinach pie) and The bougatsa is filled with dolmas (stuffed grape leaves), the creamy Greek custard and inventive eatery makes up for it topped with caramel, cinnamon and powdered sugar. with modern dishes you won’t find anywhere else. And while some of KOVO’s dishes are a bit pricey, the custard wrapped in layers of buttered portions are generous, so you’ll likely filo dough topped with caramel, cinnamon and powdered sugar served with have a full meal to munch on for lunch whipped cream and fresh strawberries the next day. Ioannou has done a stunon the side. Enjoy with a Mediterranean ning job of bringing his Mediterranean roots to an American market. KOVO is digestif ($8-$9) or Greek coffee ($3).

The 4,000-square-foot space features certainly worth carving out the time to a modern design with an airy ambiance, check out.  lots of modern lighting fixtures and floorto-ceiling windows for natural lighting during the day, ideal for taking food photos. Good presentation is a plus – and KOVO gets major points for making its plates look as good as they taste.

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Blue corn bread

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‘Simple, Fresh, Clean’ Weft & Warp gets artistic with its environs and its food

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aked with cotija cheese, drizzled with aioli and sprinkled with herbs, the elote appetizer is a work of art, exploding with color and flavor.

That charred corn appetizer was just the start of what would be a feast for both the eyes and taste buds at Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Spa’s on-site restaurant, Weft & Warp Art Bar + Kitchen.

You see, Weft & Warp prioritizes art over everything else, from the near-perfect presentation on the plate to the custom-made artwork throughout the restaurant – from the back of the house to the front.

“There’s no one Andaz alike,” says Jayson Thompson, executive sous chef at Weft & Warp. “What Andaz does is take their surroundings, so Scottsdale being very art driven, that’s what our theme is.”

For its artwork throughout the resort and its guest rooms, Andaz Scottsdale kept it so local, they sourced from an artist compound located less than 1 mile away: Cattle Track Arts & Preservation.

Cattle Track provides most of the art, from artist Chance Philips’ “Faces I’ve Seen” art in the private dining area to Cattle Track potter Mary Van Dusen’s handcrafted ceramic plates, platters, bowls and mugs.

“We also have two bar stools here with two artists’ plaques,” Thompson says. “When you have something that’s handmade, none of them are the same thing.”

And that includes the food.

Thompson knows people eat with their eyes first, so presentation is very important to him and his team in the kitchen. “We’ll try to do a lot of colors, bright – make the food look like art as well, so it stands out more,” he says.

Weft & Warp introduced a revamped menu in October, changing about 75 percent of it.

For the new menu, Thompson’s Avocado toast concept was twofold: use as ingredients, including Arizona Hatch chili many local ingredients as possible and showcase Arizona – and all its bright, powder, which is used in the green chile roasted chicken dish, among other dishes. beautiful colors – on every plate.

“Spices are our big thing,” Thompson “The average guest wanted more variety, more things they were familiar with,” says, adding that he uses a blend of different Thompson says. “We opened up our menu local spices, such as Aleppo pepper and a bit, but still kept things and stayed true to Sonoran olive oil. It’s the finishing and spices that are the real stars of the dish. what we started with.”

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or something from here. With the spice, we can make our own blends and mix it from there.”

Thompson’s latest creation? A blend of spices called desert spice, which is used on a couple breakfast items and Weft & Warp’s potato chips.

“It’s a blend of about eight or nine different local spices,” Thompson says, listing off Aleppo, pimenton, Sonoran sea salt and dark chili powder among the included spices.

When choosing ingredients from local vendors, which includes McClendon’s Select based out of Peoria and Peddler’s Son Produce based out of Phoenix, Thompson is careful to order familiar ingredients. “We use mole sauce and salsa verde, adobo and dif-

The interior of Weft & Warp Art Bar + Kitchen includes artwork.

ferent things like that that people have heard of or are familiar with, but we use them in a different way with marinading or as a finishing,” Thompson says. “I would say we are simple, fresh, clean.”

Compared to other resort restaurants, Weft & Warp is on the smaller end – but Thompson wouldn’t have it any other way. “When you come in, we have a great atmosphere here: nice, beautiful views, Camelback Mountain,” Thompson says.

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intimate spaces is the glass-enclosed exhibition kitchen, where guests can watch the chef whip up each visually appealing dish.

Thompson also has limited storage space for his meats and produce, but he uses it to his advantage.

“We only have one walk-in that I use for meats and produce, so we get delivery seven days a week,” Thompson says. “I keep small orders coming in every day, so we keep the product as fresh as possible.”

Andaz Scottsdale’s fresh approach to showcasing local art and local ingredients has clearly paid off: It was voted as one of the top resorts in the world in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards, ranking No. 7 in the Top Resort in the U.S. Southwest category.

“It is a huge honor for us to continue to be named among the top resorts in the Southwest, and it means so much that it is our guests who voted us onto this coveted list,” says Mike Waddill, general manager of Andaz Scottsdale.

Andaz Scottsdale was also recognized in last year’s Readers’ Choice Awards, which ranks the best hotels, resorts, cities, islands, airlines, airports and cruise lines in the world. It’s also considered the longest-running and most prestigious recognition of excellence in the travel industry.

“We aim to connect our visitors with interesting cultural experiences that leave them enriched and inspired, and we are grateful to have such an incredible team that delivers these memorable and enriching experiences to our guests daily,” Waddill says.

Memorable is right: We’re still dreaming about Thompson’s simultaneously crispy and juicy chorizo bone-in pork chop complemented by an irresistible pork jus. 

Weft & Warp 6114 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 480-214-4622 hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/arizona/ andaz-scottsdale-resort-and-bungalows/ phxaz/dining

Specialty doughnut shop Donut Bar, which has popular locations in San Diego and Las Vegas, opened a Scottsdale outpost on November 17. Menu selections vary daily, but the concept is known for its artisanal doughnuts by Chef Santiago Campa, including such variations as Mexican Hot Chocolate, Butter Beer and Cake Batter – all available for pairing with a beverage from the bar. Some donuts are also infused with alcohol.

Donut Bar is located at 16205 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 110, in Scottsdale Promenade. For more information, call 480-6565754 or visit donutbar.com.

By Niki D’Andrea

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Popular Donut Bar concept opens in Scottsdale

Chef Santiago Campa (pictured) has brought his gourmet donuts – paired with drinks – to Scottsdale Promenade.

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The Sicilian Butcher sets Guinness World Record for largest Negroni

Sicilian Butcher owner Joey Maggiore (left) and beverage director Sheldon Wiley pose with the world’s largest Negroni cocktail and Guinness World Record certificate.

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On October 24, The Silician Butcher restaurant officially set the Guinness World Record for largest Negroni cocktail. Sheldon Wiley, director of beverages for restaurant owners The Maggiore Group, made the cocktail inside a 500-liter oak barrel using 14 cases each of the Italian spirits Carpano Antica Formula, Malfy Gin Originale and Campari. The record-setting Negroni measured in at an official volume of 504 liters, verified by a Guinness World Records adjudicator.

“The Negroni is my favorite cocktail,” Sicilian Butcher owner Joey Maggiore said. “There is no place better than The Sicilian Butcher to hold this Guinness World Records title.” 

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AN ABRIDGED DIRECTORY OF AIRPARK RESTAURANTS

AMERICAN Bitters Bar & Food The overall vibe at Bitters is comfortable and welcoming, with a wraparound bar surrounded by flat-screen TVs and a large, dog-friendly patio. Recommended dishes: honey hot popcorn with curry dust, honey, pomegranate seeds and goat cheese drizzle; amaretto cheesecake with salty pretzel crust, blueberry sauce and caramel.

1455 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 480-550-5088, bittersbar.com K. O’Donnell’s This family-owned sports bar founded by legendary poker player Kevin O’Donnell is known as “Scottsdale’s neighborhood Cheers.” Expect great bar food and a full line of beers.

14850 N. Northsight Blvd., Scottsdale 480-922-7200, kodonnells.com Rusconi’s American Kitchen Although the name is Italian, Rusconi’s serves inspired American fare like creamy

Kodo is true to its name. The black rice is rave-worthy, as are the udon noodles.

15040 N. Northsight Blvd., Scottsdale 480-275-2811 Thai Chili 2 Go Located in The Promenade, Thai Chili 2 Go boasts nearly 70 menu choices, including

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Thai Chili 2 Go boasts nearly 70 menu choices.

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mac and cheese with an upgrade of white truffle and goat cheese; grilled sustainable salmon with blackberry glaze; and pork chile verde. Menus are seasonal and updated frequently, so each time you visit, there’s something new to taste.

10637 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix 480-483-0009, rusconiskitchen.com

ASIAN Kodo Sushi Sake With a contemporary design, a traditional and expansive sushi roll menu (try the Ahi Tower roll) and a sizeable sake selection,

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Lush Burger Located at DC Ranch Crossing/AJ Center, Lush Burger serves 11 flamboyantly named variations, ranging from the classic buildyour-own to the “Hello…?!?!? Can Anyone Get Me a Bacon Cheeseburger Around

starters such as spring rolls, dumplings and two varieties of Thai hot and sour soup.

Main entrée dishes include pad prig pao, spicy eggplant and red curry.

16203 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 480-653-9158, tc2go.com

BREAKFAST/ BRUNCH

Blackberry roasted salmon at Rusconi’s American Kitchen

New York Bagels ‘N Bialys The owners of New York Bagels ‘N Bialys are transplants from the Big Apple who mix their bagel dough daily. After boiling and baking them to perfection, they put them out for hungry Scottsdale residents (there’s also a location at SkySong), who eagerly eat them up.

10320 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 480-483-6922, nybagelsnbialys.com

Eggstacy The massive menu here has something for everyone, from egg dishes and fruit parfaits to pancakes and waffles to skillets and creative crêpes. Standouts include smoked salmon Benedict and the breakfast burrito with jalapeño and chorizo.

6990 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale 480-500-5889, eggstacyaz.com Hash Kitchen Restaurateur Joey Maggiore opened this brunch and Bloody Mary restaurant in 2017, and each season, he incorporates new dishes. The menu has included items like cannoli pancakes, shrimp Oscar hash, and a bacon and rosemary potato frittata.

A mainstay is the build-your-own Bloody Mary bar with more than 50 topping options.

14838 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale 480-947-3214, hashkitchen.com

The onion-heavy Roadhouse burger at Lush Burger (Photo by Kimberly Carrillo)

Here?!?” Mushroom lovers will dig “Jay Does ‘Shrooms,” while pizza fanatics can order the Pepperoni Burger.

18251 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale 480-686-8908, lushburgeraz.com Zinburger Haute hamburgers and decadent milkshakes make this Scottsdale Quarter concept a gloriously gluttonous experience.

15257 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 480-285-0690, zinburgeraz.com

CONFECTIONS/ DESSERT IT’SUGAR This candy store in Scottsdale Quarter is a cornucopia of classic and oversize candies, as well as novelty treats like candy sushi and edible bras. Everything from chalky and colorful Necco Wafers to a huge

EUROPEAN/GLOBAL 6 Degrees Urban Kitchen 6 Degrees Urban Kitchen is a New American mélange of ingredients and

ish), and highly regarded bone-in KC strip and rib-eye steaks. The bar area and dining room are dark and chic, and the shallow indoor pool attracts many diners to Dominick’s rooftop.

15169 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 480-272-7271, dominickssteakhouse.com Hearth ‘61 Mountain Shadows Resort’s premier dining establishment, Hearth ’61 serves from a menu focused on locally sourced and organic ingredients, beautiful plate presentation and prolific fresh fish dishes.

Entrees include specialties such as Georges Bank scallops and charred eggplant with

Crunchy cauliflower at 6 Degrees Urban Kitchen (Photo by Kimberly Carrillo)

cultures. On one end, you’ll find chicken yakitori and seared ahi, just inches away from poutine and guacamole. The globally inspired menu is intriguing, and Chef Jose Morales’ flavors are succinct.

8989 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 480-912-6774, 6degreesaz.com Skeptical Chymist The menu at this Irish restaurant and bar emphasizes modern Irish food: grilled lamb cutlets, black puddings, Irish bangers, braised pork belly, grilled

Shepherd’s Pie at Skeptical Chymist (Photo by Kimberly Carrillo)

seasonal vegetable skewers, stellar soups and Shepherd’s Pie. Food and drink aside, Skeptical Chymist is known as an apothecary-themed eatery. The owner received items for the restaurant from the wife of Phoenix Poison Control’s founder.

15688 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale 480-609-8677, skepticalchymist.com

FINE DINING Dominick’s Steakhouse The food at Dominick’s Steakhouse is, unsurprisingly, focused on meat.

Selections include filet mignon, jumbo scallops, steak and caramelized onions (with gorgonzola and creamy horserad-

Niman aged tomahawk rib-eye at Hearth ‘61 (Photo courtesy Mountain Shadows Resort)

ancient grains, and a “Roast of the Day.” 5445 E. Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley 480-624-5400, mountainshadows.com

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like breakfast burritos and omelets. Catering available.

16211 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 480-607-3354, rinaldisdeli.com

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15147 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 480-300-7290, itsugar.com

Tomaso’s When In Rome The latest dining destination from Tomaso Maggiore, Tomaso’s When In Rome is a trattoria specializing in Roman-style pasta including rigatone and cavatelli. There’s also an extensive wine list featuring vinos from various regions of Italy.

23655 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 480-404-6085, tomasoswheninrome.com Tutti Santi Since 1996, Chef Nina Vincenti has been serving diners the finest Italian dishes, from antipasto appetizers and fresh pastas to thoughtfully prepared meat and fish dishes. The pastas and sauces, both homemade, steal the show with their potent aroma and fantastic flavors.

6339 E. Greenway Road, Scottsdale 480-951-3775, tuttisantiristorante.com

MEXICAN The Mission Kierland Opened in January 2017, The Mission Kierland shares a menu with the Old Town Scottsdale location (established in 2008). Tortillas, salsas and arepas (a

Flower Child This green/eco-conscious eatery with a menu of salads and wraps is located a little outside the Airpark area, but worth the wander.

10460 N. 90th St., Scottsdale 480-240-4400, iamaflowerchild.com Fresh Mint Fresh Mint does vegetarian cuisine right.

This is, as Chef Mai Ly describes it, “vegetarian food with a Vietnamese twist.”

Though there are a handful of dishes prepared with faux soy-based meats, many of Chef Mai’s signature dishes put veggies, fungi and legumes center stage.

13802 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 480-443-2556, freshmint.us.com

ITALIAN Rinaldi’s Italian Deli Rinaldi’s made-to-order sandwiches are crafted only with Boar’s Head premium cold cuts. There are also several salads on the menu, in addition to traditional Italian favorites like lasagna and eggplant parmesan. This neighborhood mainstay also offers breakfast and brunch options

The Mission Kierland shares a menu with the Old Town Scottsdale location.

(Photo by Niki D’Andrea)

popular breakfast food in Venezuela and Colombia, made from ground maize flour) are made fresh on-site daily, and The Mission’s meats are smoked over mesquite or pecan wood on a flat-top grill to imbue them with rich flavors.

7122 E. Greenway Parkway, Scottsdale 480-292-7800, themissionaz.com Old Town Tortilla Factory Homemade tortillas are the stars of the Southwestern cuisine-focused Old Town Tortilla Factory, which also serves vaunted margaritas and boasts a beautiful patio.

6910 E. Main St., Scottsdale 480-945-4567, oldtowntortillafactory.com 

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What’s Cooking

With JAN D’ATRI

Easy Guacamole Salsa Chicken Enchiladas

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ive is the magic number for this recipe: It has only five ingredients and in the “easy & delicious” category, it’s a 5-star.

So this is my gift to you this holiday – the gift of simplicity. This Guacamole Salsa Chicken Enchilada Casserole could be a new go-to favorite because one jar of a store-bought savory sauce does pretty much all the work! Herdez Guacamole Salsa is one of the newest products in the Herdez family of salsas and I’m happy to have stumbled upon it because of this recipe. You may have seen it on grocery store shelves and wondered what to do with it. This enchilada recipe is the perfect place to start. The guacamole salsa is a rich and creamy blend of avocado, tomatillo, chiles and spices with a bit less kick than most salsas but the flavor is all there! All you need is a jar of this special sauce, some corn tortillas, rotisserie chicken, some cheese and cream, and in about 20 minutes, you’ll have a fantastic meal. It’s as easy as it gets, but if you want to take the dish to a new level of flavor, I’ve added an additional recipe for homemade tortillas.

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GUACAMOLE SALSA CHICKEN ENCHILADAS Ingredients: 1 package (8) corn tortillas 1 (15.7 oz) jar Herdez Guacamole Salsa 1 cup half and half 1 cooked rotisserie chicken 1 (12 oz.) package cheddar cheese or Mexican blend Directions: Remove all skin and bones from rotisserie chicken. With your hands, tear off chicken into strips. In an 8-inch skillet or saucepan, heat Herdez Guacamole Salsa and cream, stirring to combine. Dredge both sides of a tortilla in the warm salsa, then place in a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish. Fill the lower third of the tortilla with a few strips of chicken and about 2 tablespoons of cheese. Roll up tortilla. Repeat with remaining tortillas, chicken and cheese to fill up casserole dish. Pour the remainder of the salsa over the enchiladas.

Sprinkle the rest of the cheese over top. Bake at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes. To get a golden-brown top, turn on broiler mode of oven and cook for about 5 minutes or until browned. Serve immediately.

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Watch my how-to video for Guacamole Salsa Enchiladas here: https://jandatri. com/recipe/guacamole-salsa-enchiladas/ Want to make your tortillas from scratch?

Try this easy recipe!

HOMEMADE CORN TORTILLAS Ingredients: 1 cup corn meal 1 cup flour 1 egg 2 cups water 1/4 teaspoon salt Directions: In a bowl, whisk together corn meal, flour, egg, water and salt. (Batter should be consistency of thin pancake batter. Add more water if needed.) Heat a small amount of oil or cooking spray in a small cast iron skillet or crêpe pan. With a ladle measuring cup, pour a thin layer of batter in pan to make a 6-inch tortilla.

When tortilla forms bubbles, flip and cook for about 30 seconds. Put on place and cover with towel to keep warm. Repeat until batter is used up. 

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Guests mingle at the JW Marriott Camelback Inn Scottsdale during a meeting.

(Photo by Scott McGinty for Experience Scottsdale)

Customer advisory board formed to draw more meetings to Scottsdale

By Kelli Blubaum, Vice President of Convention Sales & Services, Experience Scottsdale

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ith its tidy streets, high-end boutiques and quaint Western charm, Scottsdale is largely viewed as a safe community by residents and visitors alike.

And, quite fortunately, by meeting planners as well.

Companies and corporations hire meeting planners to select the site of their next big conference or event. When choosing one city over another, the most important consideration for meeting planners is the safety and security of their event attendees.

According to DestinationMAP, a biennial, comprehensive survey of nearly 900 North American meeting planners, Scottsdale is considered a safe environment, especially compared to competitive destinations like Nashville, San Diego and Phoenix.

Research like DestinationMAP helps Experience Scottsdale craft our messaging as we promote the destination to meeting planners across the country during sales missions and trade shows. Safety, security and

cleanliness are major selling points as we meet with potential clients.

We can’t, however, assume that those considerations alone will seal the deal and persuade meeting planners to book at Scottsdale hotels and resorts. Group business is essential to Scottsdale’s tourism industry, accounting for nearly 50 percent of Scottsdale-area resort and full-service hotel occupancy and revenue.

But the meetings sphere is more competitive than ever, especially as budgets for meetings are getting tighter. DestinationMAP reveals that of the top 40 North American meetings destinations, Scottsdale ranks No. 21 in future usage, behind competitive destinations like Las Vegas, Orlando and Austin.

Although Scottsdale is largely considered an excellent business meetings site, cost is our biggest hurdle. Only 28 percent of survey respondents considered Scottsdale to be a “good value for the money.”

So how do we overcome these hurdles and guarantee Scottsdale remains top of mind

Coronado Ballroom at The Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch.

(Photo courtesy The Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch)

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Heritage Ballroom at The Scott Resort & Spa. Terrace Court banquet set at Hyatt Regency Scottsdale.

in Scottsdale before, and others have chosen our competitors.

These planners will spend two days in moderated focus groups to discuss the current and future landscape of the meetings industry. They’ll discuss what Experience Scottsdale and Scottsdale get right, as well as what the destination could improve upon. They’ll also discuss current trends of which we should be aware.

After the initial gathering, the board will convene at least once per year to

(Photo courtesy Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch)

with these important decision makers? It’s a question we’re tackling this month. For the first time, Experience Scottsdale is forming a customer advisory board, a tactic often used by major hotel brands and competing destination marketing organizations.

The board is 16 high-caliber planners and prospective clients, who represent a variety of organizations and a range of budgets and group size. Some have booked their meetings

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(Photo courtesy The Scott Resort & Spa)

continue these discussions. The board’s insights will be invaluable in developing a clear strategy that ensures Experience Scottsdale remains relevant in the meetings space now and into the future. 

Kelli Blubaum is the vice president of convention sales and services for Experience Scottsdale, which is responsible for promoting the Scottsdale area as a premier travel and meetings destination to national and international leisure visitors, travel agents, tour operators, meeting planners and media.

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Don’t get ripped off

By Paul Breslau, Breslau Insurance & Benefits Inc.

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ven if you have Medicare, an individual plan, or health insurance through your employer with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare or another provider, there is still potential that you will get ripped off by machinations in our health care system. Here’s an unedited email from a friend and another unedited email from a client that validates my taking the time to write these articles.

Hey Paul, Long time no talk.

So…as the story goes… we are at my mother-in-law’s house last night and she is complaining that some pill she needs costs $500 each. I remembered your article in the Scottsdale Airpark News, found it, downloaded the GoodRx app, and found the generic brand at Safeway for $50 for 10 pills.

She was so, so happy and I made sure to give you all the credit (not her ex-son-in-law, the pharmacist).

So for this week in our family, You Da Man! – Steven ------Wow, Paul, What a wonderful piece of advice you gave me. Not only was I billed $1,375 for anesthesia, (but) they hadn’t gotten around to billing me the same amount for the nurses.

I called the provider as you suggested and explained the situation as you recommended and my total payment on both invoices, paid immediately with credit card before they changed their mind, was $194.24. I’m in total shock, to say the least!

Thank you so very much for sharing your experience and wisdom with me!

– Kathy

What to do!

“What if the cash price is less than the price with insurance? One needs to check this each time. I had an example: $22 with insurance and without cash price was $7.” – Roger • Use the GoodRx app on all your pharmacy purchases. The lowest prices can often be lower than the co-pay on your

Use the GoodRx app on all your pharmacy purchases. The lowest prices can often be lower than the co-pay on your medical plan.

They also are excellent for those with Health Savings Accounts. medical plan. They also are excellent for those with Health Savings Accounts.

• Ask for the in-network discount for out-of-network providers. Often these can be from out-of-network emergency room doctors and anesthesia doctors who work in the in-network hospital. Negotiate your own deal and pay in full at the provider or to the collection agency and obtain significant reductions.

• Use the member service lines at the health insurance companies to ask for advice. They will know the rules about balance billing, notifications, etc.

• Find an experienced health insurance agent who will be able to help evaluate your problems and the alternatives for solving it.

• Join iEverydayCARE for just $105/

month from our friends at RedirectHealth. com or arrange for a Redirect Health employer plan for your business. In addition to unlimited primary care, chiropractic treatments, pain management, wellness, etc., their CareLogistics staff are experts at determining the right health coverage at a fair price.

• Join one of the cost-sharing plans for individuals and families or the Sedera Health Cost Sharing for businesses. They will negotiate on your behalf.

I am now partnering with leading local health insurance and employee benefits experts. Please reach out to me at 602692-6832 or Paul@HRaz.com for an initial conversation, evaluation, or referral. 

Paul Breslau, Registered Health Underwriter (RHU), Registered Employee Benefit Consultant (REBC), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), Chartered Financial Consultant (CFC), Chartered Advisor for Senior Living (CASL), is President of Breslau Insurance & Benefits Inc. Contact: 602-692-6832; HRaz.com; Paul@HRaz.com.

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The lease equation

By Stephen A. Cross, CCIM

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hose knowledgeable about commercial leases (landlords, attorneys, property managers, agents/brokers) know they are complex legal contracts that have many variables – all of which are subject to negotiation. The following is a discussion of what I call the lease equation, which takes into consideration factors that can either directly or indirectly affect the tenant’s overall costs of occupancy as well as their rights.

Costs of Occupancy Rental Rate. There are three distinct rental rates associated with almost every lease: the asking rate, the contract rate, and the effective rate. The asking rate is the advertised rate. The contract rate is the negotiated rate shown in the lease, while the effective rate reflects the economic incentives the tenant was able to negotiate. In my experience, contract rates are typically 5 to 15 percent lower than the asking rate. The value of leasing incentives (free rent, tenant improvements and the like) can effectively reduce the contract rate by another 10 to 15 percent, or more.

Escalations. Escalations of the rental rate do not have to be annual and can occur every two or five years, or never. When required, strive for nominal, infrequent increases and be mindful of your business’ ability to increase prices to customers, patients or clients.

Free Rent Period. In new leases and renewals, and regardless of market conditions, I suggest requesting one month of free rent for every year of the lease term. Free rent should consist of the base rent as well as any operating expenses (i.e., NNN expenses) passed through to you. Many landlords prefer to “burn off” free rent at the beginning of the term, although it could be spread throughout the term.

Security Deposits. If an amount greater than the last month’s rental is required, request the excess portion be applied toward future rents in the event you are not in monetary default at those times. Note that the reference to "monetary" default is significant, as there are several types of default.

Base Year Operating Expenses. The

base year is a baseline used to determine the amount, if any, of operating expenses that are to be passed through to a tenant. I suggest the following: 1) Set the base year as the year following the commencement date; 2) Place a cap on annual increases attributable to controllable expenses (such as property management) at no more than 5 percent per annum; and 3) Stipulate that the base year shall be automatically reset upon the exercise of any option to the next calendar year. On newly constructed buildings, make certain the base year is named as the year the building is fully assessed for property taxes.

Tenant Improvements. On secondgeneration space (i.e., previously occupied), it is common to request the landlord provide new flooring, paint the entire suite (tenant to select colors), and provide minor wall relocation or removal, all at no cost. If substantial remodeling is needed and providing the permanent improvements will have value to a future tenant, it is common to negotiate a tenant improvement allowance of $25 to $100 per rentable square foot, with all or a sizable portion being amortized into the rental schedule as additional rent.

Renewal Options. Stipulate the number and length of renewal options as part of the original lease. I suggest capping the amount of any increase in the rental rate and subsequent escalations. In the event excess tenant improvements were fully amortized during the original lease term, be certain they are not also assessed during the option period(s).

Warranties. Stipulate that the landlord shall warrant the HVAC, water heater(s), electrical, plumbing and roof, among other things, for the entire occupancy period including any exercised option periods. A fallback position is to cap your out-of-pocket costs attributable to the repair, maintenance, or replacement of these things at a nominal amount per year (not per occurrence).

Lessee/Tenant Rights Expiration Date. While most leases expire on a certain date, some automatically extend for a period and at a new rental rate. This is known as an evergreen provision. Make

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certain you have a clear understanding of the expiration date and, if applicable, the period during which you must give formal notice of your intent to terminate a lease or exercise a renewal option.

Holding Over. Most leases assess a penalty in the event the tenant stays in the space after the expiration date. These penalties can range from 125 percent to 200 percent or more of the last amount due. Be careful to read this section of the lease carefully, as some spell out the percentage rather than use a number (i.e., “two hundred percent” rather than “200 percent”). The percentage of any holdover penalty is negotiable and can be zero.

Guarantees. If your business or professional practice is an established going concern, a corporate guarantee should be sufficient. In the event a personal guarantee is required, stipulate that it be extinguished after a period of on-time rental payments (say, 12 months) or applied to future rents due. Guarantees are a contingent liability and can affect the businesses’ ability to obtain credit.

Transferability. Be certain the lease and all options can be assigned or transferred to a subtenant or buyer of the business/practice.

Be mindful that the above terms and conditions address only some of the variables that should be negotiated in even the simplest of leases. In that regard, always negotiate in writing… and request written responses. 

Stephen A. Cross, CCIM, owns CROSS Commercial Realty Advisors (crossrealty.com) and is a licensed real estate Broker. Mr. Cross advocates exclusively for tenants and buyers and, since 1984, has advised over 2,700 business owners, attorneys, physicians, facility executives, investors and corporate decision-makers on ways to lease and purchase property at the lowest cost and most favorable terms. Mr. Cross is also a consulting expert on matters involving the conduct of agents and property owners, the fair market value of leasehold and fee simple property, pre- and post-closing due diligence, and the analysis of commercial leases and purchase agreements. Contact: 480-998-7998 or steve@crossrealty.com.

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By Weiss Kelly, PMAFA Professional Member of the American Federation of Astrologers ARIES 3/21-4/19 There is a shift in energies this month, not only in planetary placements, but in our own consciousness as the drama of last month continues to play out. Expect a short period of delays or interruptions to occur between the 1st and 7th. Some agreements need to be reached or decisions regarding travel need to be made. Go ahead and complete your Christmas list (be conservative). A change of heart, a new beginning or a conclusion of sorts arrives with the Full Moon on the 22nd.

TAURUS 4/20-5/20 Your month starts with some unwelcome delays, repeats and plain misunderstandings, or a change of schedule. Be patient and utilize this time to catch up and finish any work, phone calls, emails or commitments so you can end this last month on a progressive note. Around mid-month, you’ll find a new way of articulating what’s important to you.

GEMINI 5/21-6/20 Too much of a good thing (indulgence) or too much of a bad thing (overwhelming workload or unfinished projects) may need your attention the first week of this month.

This will require some self-discipline and working overtime. You start a year-long cycle of opportunities or situations that can expand your relationships or some partnerships. Best to enjoy the holidays within your local area.

CANCER 6/21-7/22 Christmas is always your time to indulge the blessings of family and home, although you may not have much time at home the first week to do so. Obligations at work / business may have you putting in extra time or travel (expect delays). Get ready for some life-altering changes or moves to occur in the weeks ahead. Watch your spending and hold off on purchasing any high-end items until after the 7th, when you’ll get better prices.

LEO 7/23-8/22 This month puts emphasis on communi-

cating with others, on all levels. You may want to revise or rethink a new marketing approach, while others may be revising their resumes, as the year ahead indicates a possible change of job or partnership.

It is best to keep your day-to-day routine flexible; last minute changes occur between the 1st and 7th. Be practical with Christmas buying. You have support in all of your efforts now and are reaching a creative peak this coming year. Celebrate the 13th as your lucky day.

VIRGO 8/23- 9/22 This month puts emphasis on money matters; examine your spending habits over the last year, particularly the last quarter.

Pay attention to any matters that may need some legal info. You are bound to be happy during this magical time. Put your creative expression to work and decorate or plan a party. Thoughts and words carry a lot of power as you start moving forward – use a little less criticism, and a lot more praise.

LIBRA 9/23-10/22 No other sign is so adept at combining business with pleasure as you are, in addition to your diplomatic flair. Career/job opportunities may present themselves early next month. In the waiting game, circle the weekend of the 14th to kick off the many social and work-related events that expand your circle of likeminded people.

SCORPIO 10/23-11/21 You had a year of opportunities and some good breakthroughs. You can expect an increase in your earning abilities, provided you educate yourself (think about seeking new resources). Make some inquiries as to what is available. Avoid any tendency to overdo things, particularly financially, as prices are apt to rise quickly rise in 2019.

SAGITTARIUS 11/22-12/21 Expect some restrictions to limit your freedom and pay attention to any family/ home responsibilities early on. In spite of the world’s madness, you keep that positive “I can do it, take that chance” attitude.

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The next 12 months provide many open doors (opportunities, new business, education, partnerships) including a personal commitment.

CAPRICORN 12/22-1/19 There is no need to put any limits on your present goals and plans for the month ahead or the New Year. A kind of rite of passage (a move, change of job or career) will color 2019. The first half of December is best spent taking inventory of 2018. Consider this your preparation period. Any ideas or contacts made this month between the 7th and the 22nd can be put into action. The last Full Moon of this year spotlights the most significant relationships in your personal and professional life. Your important month is January. Get ready.

AQUARIUS 1/20-2/18 A little help from your friends will get you by the first half of the last month of this year, which was somewhat erratic for all of us. December brings a kind of reprieve starting on the 1st and lasting through the 15th. Address those “Should I clear this up? Keep it? Trash it?” questions the first weeks of this month. New talents and social interests should be taken on during this holiday season. This is perfect timing to respond to any holiday happenings, local events, or invites that begin the weekend of the 14th.

PISCES 2/19-3/20 No other sign is so low-key and intuitive in business/work style as you. You will be using your intuitive talents often in December. This entire month will keep you busy.

Interacting with others is important. Keep associating with upbeat, positive people.

The Full Moon on the 22nd is perfect for the holidays; some may be traveling back home or hearing family news, setting new goals or starting anything that you can take into 2019.

Wishing all of you joy and peace.

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