Food + Beverage

The New York Pizzeria With a Modern-Day Twist

Crust Pizzeria Offers Pizza, Pasta, Salads, and Classic Entrees Article by Michelle Glicksman | Photography by Provided Michael Merendino knows good New York pizza. “I grew up in my father’s pizzeria on Great Neck, Long Island, New York, so I would say I was born into it,” he says. Now a Valley resident, Merendino owns Crust Restaurant Group and has several scratch Italian dining destinations across the Valley, including Crust Simply Italian and Crust Pizzeria. He opened his newest Crust...

April 2024

Life + Culture

Doggone Great

Dogtopia of Tempe Raises Funds for Service Dogs for Vets Photography by Provided The benefits of dog daycare are numerous, providing both the physical and mental stimulation that are crucial for a dog's well-being. Regular interaction with other dogs and trained staff promotes socialization skills, reduces separation anxiety, and ensures that dogs remain active and engaged throughout the day. But Dogtopia of Tempe goes beyond simply providing exceptional care for dogs. The caring company is...

April 2024

Life + Culture

Helping Lead the Way

The Women of Arizona State University’s Leadership Article by Michelle Glicksman | Photography by Justine Wallstrom Here, we caught up with the four executive vice presidents at Arizona State University, who shared what they do and a little about themselves. Meet the women helping shape the future.   Sherine Emily Gabriel Executive Vice President, ASU Health ASUHealth.asu.edu Your job is … I am EVP for ASU Health, responsible for designing, planning, and implementing ASU’s...

April 2024

Fitness

Innovating Fitness

The Exercise Coach Offers a Unique, AI Robotics Technology-Based Workout Article by Provided | Photography by Justine Wallstrom Did you know we lose up to 60% of our strength as we age?    The truth is that walking and other weight-bearing activities like jogging do not stimulate improvements in strength. And moderate intensity strength training where no meaningful demands are put on the musculature also does not.   The bottom line? All exercise is not created equal.   Exercise must force...

April 2024

Home Services

Cynthia Brown

Meet the Real Estate Agent Who is a 'Fixer by Heart' Article by Michelle Glicksman | Photography by Provided Cynthia Brown describes herself as “a fixer by heart.” “I have great success with hard-to-sell properties and complicated transactions,” says the Realtor, who is with Coldwell Banker Realty - Tempe/Ahwatukee Branch. “I believe in having clients for life and I advise them for long-term gains.” It was more than 17 years ago when Brown, who also retired from the City of Phoenix as a...

April 2024

Finance + Legal Services

A Passion for Seeking Truth

Sarah Purifoy Founded Lux Analysis, a Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigation Firm Article by Alison Stanton | Photography by Provided Sarah Purifoy has always had a profound passion for seeking truth. Now, as managing director of Lux Analysis, LLC, an East Valley forensic accounting and fraud investigation firm, Purifoy’s career in investigative work allows her to pursue this interest daily. “Personal experiences have fueled my drive to uncover facts with integrity, driving me to excel...

April 2024

Finance + Legal Services

Helping Families Create Their Financial Future

Summit Financial Solutions’ Unique Team Approach Offers the Best in Comprehensive Planning Article by Michelle Glicksman | Photography by Justine Wallstrom This month marks 20 years in business for Summit Financial Solutions. Since then, the Tempe company has become entrenched in the city and surrounding areas, helping families in the community to thrive long-term. A comprehensive, full-service financial planning firm, Summit Financial Solutions offers a unique team approach to financial...

March 2024

Real Estate

Helping Others

Brooke Bogart Joins Her Architect Background and Passion for People to Make Her Mark in Real Estate Article by Michelle Glicksman | Photography by Justine Wallstrom Brooke Bogart moved to Arizona from New York City to attend Arizona State University, earning a bachelor's and a master's in sustainable architectural design. She worked as an architect for many years before discovering her passion for helping people as a realtor. Ten years later, she says, “There is nothing like the thrill of...

March 2024

Real Estate

Investing in Tempe

Novus Innovation Corridor Leads the Way to the Future Article by Rebecca L. Rhoades | Photography by Provided When California-based gastropub Eureka! debuted in mid-February, it was one more puzzle piece in north Tempe’s transformation from a suburban university town into the Valley’s second-largest urban center. The restaurant is part of Novus Place, the entertainment district epicenter of the Novus Innovation Corridor, a massive mixed-use development that’s a collaboration between Arizona...

March 2024

Health + Wellness

Taking Care of Teeth

Pediatric Dental Specialists Offers Top-Notch Care for Pediatric Patients Article by Michelle Glicksman | Photography by Justine Wallstrom For 40 years, Pediatric Dental Specialists has been serving families in the East Valley. “We provide an excellent foundation for a lifetime of dental health by treating every patient as we would want our own children treated,” says Kimberly Sherrill, DDS, board-certified pediatric dentist. Sherrill, along with Charles Clark, DMD, board-certified pediatric...

March 2024