Sports + Recreation

Scottsdale’s Next Big Star

Natasha Puehse Is Taking on the Tennis World, One Championship at a Time Article by Michelle Glicksman | Photography by James Patrick The name Puehse may seem familiar. Twins Nic and Tristan were known around the world as the "skateboarding twins." However, it’s their sister, Natasha, who is now making a name for herself as a top-ranked tennis star. The siblings were born to parents Michael and Caryn while the family was living in Northern California. In 2011, looking for a change of...

May 2024

Life + Culture

From the Publisher ...

Article and Photography by Growing up and into adulthood, I’ve always had a small, tight-knit group of female friends. No one understands me like my ladies, and I’m grateful for them each and every day. They’ve helped shape me into who I am today and continue to influence me to be my best self.  As I’ve evolved into a small business owner in Scottsdale, I’ve met SO many incredible women who influence and inspire our community every day. This issue features just a few of the incredible women...

April 2024

Auto + Marine

Eco Luxury

Mercedes 2024 EQE 350 4MATIC Sedan Article by Susan Lanier-Graham | Photography by Provided The Mercedes 2024 EQE 350 4MATIC sedan is exactly what the EQE name says: electric, quintessential, essential. This is the ultimate in eco-friendly luxury—with the power you demand.  While this sedan is forward-thinking, it is also everything you expect from a Mercedes—refined luxury and advanced innovation. Intelligent Drive The EQE 350 sedan features dual digital displays, each measuring more...

April 2024

Food + Beverage

Vanessa and Tocaya

Actress, Singer, and Entrepreneur Vanessa Hudgens Collaborates With Tocaya Modern Mexican on a Special Creation Article by Michelle Glicksman | Photography by Vivien Killilea Vanessa Hudgens—the actress, singer, and entrepreneur known for her roles in such films as  High School Musical— is a fan of Tocaya Modern Mexican restaurant. So much so, in fact, that she has a signature order—a custom creation that includes wild-caught Mexican white shrimp, grilled street corn, cauliflower rice...

April 2024

Arts + Culture

Pitching Perfection

Stephanie Montgomery Hits Home Run as an Author and Philanthropist Article by Angel Fuchs | Photography by Provided Stephanie Montgomery wears many hats—MLB wife, mom, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and published author to name just a few. Although she was born in California, her family moved to the Seattle area when she was young. “I grew up watching the Mariners and went to games in the Kingdome,” she says. In a twist of fate, Montgomery met her husband, MLB pitcher Mike Montgomery, in...

April 2024

Entertainment

Pinkies Up!

Enjoy Teatime, Any Time, This Season at These Fantastically Feminine Spots Article by Alison Bailin Batz | Photography by Provided Although the concept of tea itself dates to ancient China and tea service was enjoyed by King Charles II in the 1600s, it wasn’t until 1840 when England’s Duchess Anna of Bedford got a hankering for a late-day sip and snack that formal high tea became a social event in popular culture. In the Valley, high tea as a social event has been elevated to that of an art...

April 2024

Shopping

A Mother's Day Gift Guide

Need Something for Mom? These Options Make Perfect Presents Article by Michelle Glicksman | Photography by Provided Original Bespoke Custom Poem Fadi, a best-selling American poet, Arizona poet laureate nominee, and author of the book Bending Serendipity,  will create a custom poem for your recipient. By donation and 10% of your donation benefits St. Mary's Food Bank. FadiPoetry.com Postino Wine Cult Postino Winecafe's wine club includes four hand-picked wines, four times a year...

April 2024

Food + Beverage

A Culinary Journey

At Sedona’s SaltRock Southwest Kitchen, Chef Heather Feher Creates More Than Just Meals Article by Michelle Glicksman | Photography by Provided “I put a lot of intentionality behind my food,” says Executive Chef Heather Feher at SaltRock Southwest Kitchen at Amara Resort and Spa in Sedona. “It’s more than just putting things on a plate because they’re delicious or to enhance the presentation. I focus on the ‘why’ behind each ingredient and consider why it’s important, how I want guests to feel...

April 2024

Food + Beverage

Discover Hidden Treasures

John Bergman of WorldClass Seeks Out the World’s Culinary Gems Article by Christina Barrueta | Photography by Provided Scottsdale resident John Bergman was already the successful founder of Arizona’s On Q Financial mortgage banking company when he parlayed his foodie globe-trotting into a new venture. In 2021, he, along with his business partner Devin Dvorak, launched WorldClass, an importer and distributor whose motto is “Discover Hidden Treasures.” Motivated by their shared experiences and...

March 2024

Travel

Coastal Beauty

From Historic to Modern and Quaint to Stylish, Newport Beach is a Destination for Everyone Article and Photography by Michelle Glicksman The airplane had barely reached cruising altitude before it began descending, and just shy of an hour after taking off from Phoenix Sky Harbor, I was touching down at John Wayne Airport in California. I strolled off the plane to a waiting car, and in less than 20 minutes, I was standing in the lobby of the recently remodeled and blissful VEA Newport Beach, A...

March 2024