Health + Wellness

Tips for a Scare-Free Halloween—No Magic Necessary!

Want to make Halloween a bit less frightening? Just a bit less, mind you! After all, Halloween wouldn’t be Halloween without ghosts, witches, skeletons, and the whole ghoulish crew.But while the eerily unexpected is half the fun of Halloween in Tempe, Arizona, unexpected dental problems are no fun at all. That’s why we’ve come up with some fiendishly clever ideas to help you enjoy Halloween treats without tricky consequences.Beware These BitesYou don’t need a crystal ball to decide which treats...

Local Services

Room to Create

Sisters Jamie and Samantha built Le Station to help others bring their ideas to life Article by Jett Arredondo | Photography by Le Station What began as a drive home from a jewelry shoot has become a place where other people’s ideas can take shape. In 2021, sisters Jamie and Samantha were renting a photography studio in North Phoenix for their jewelry line. Each trip back to the East Valley reinforced a feeling: the area needed a creative space with more variety, one that felt like a city...

Local Services

Making Space for Childhood

Lily’s Pad marks three years of safe play and connection for immunocompromised children and their families Article by Jett Arredondo | Photography by Provided At Lily’s Pad, play can look beautifully ordinary. Children laugh, make friends and spend time with their siblings while parents and caregivers have space to rest and connect. These everyday moments are exactly what Lily’s Pad was created to make possible. The Tempe nonprofit offers a 5,200-square-foot hyperclean indoor playground...

Entertainment

A Personal Return

Kate Mansi takes the stage in a story about family, trust, and finding your own voice Article by Provided | Photography by Jackson Davis How do you prove something belongs to you when the people closest to you aren’t sure they believe you? That question sits at the heart of Proof , David Auburn’s Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning play, starring Kate Mansi in Arizona Theatre Company’s season-opening production. Onstage at Tempe Center for the Arts through November 8, the drama follows...

Food + Beverage

A Seat at the Family Table

At Bar Capri, owner Paul Gillingwater draws from generations of Italian heritage, family traditions, and a lifetime spent finding his way back to the table Article by Jett Arredondo | Photography by Bar Capri   Before there was Bar Capri, there was Elizabeth Street in New York City. In the late 1800s, Paul Gillingwater’s great-grandparents left Sicily for the United States, settling in Little Italy before making their way to Brooklyn. After World War II, his grandparents headed west to...

Food + Beverage

Raising the “Steaks”

Pretty Decent Concepts doubles down on Tempe with Roman God of Fire Article by Alison Bailin Batz | Photography by Scene Select   Pretty Decent Concepts never simply hires and opens a new concept; they build immersive culinary worlds. In Tempe, the Valley-based hospitality group first made that clear with Filthy Animal, its theatrical steakhouse where taxidermy, rich woods, vintage-inspired details and a rebellious attitude come together under one roof. Then came another surprise: Drop Dead...

Food + Beverage

Fresh is Hip

Arizona natives Stanya and James Gorraiz bring their elevated fast-casual concept home to Tempe Article by Jett Arredondo | Photography by Provided For Stanya and James Gorraiz, opening Urban Hip-E Fresh Kitchen on Mill Avenue is more than the launch of a second restaurant. It’s a homecoming. The husband-and-wife team behind G6 Culinary Concepts both grew up in the Phoenix area. Stanya attended Xavier College Preparatory, while James attended St. Mary’s High School before earning his degree...

Food + Beverage

Caprese Moderna

Picazzo’s Fresh Twist on Classic Caprese Article by Jett Arredondo Picazzo’s Healthy Italian Kitchen puts a fresh spin on a beloved Italian classic with its Caprese Moderna. Roasted tomatoes, creamy stracciatella and peppery arugula come together with pesto, pistachios and a drizzle of balsamic glaze for a dish that’s bright, flavorful and made for sharing. Served alongside warm flatbread, sourdough or focaccia, it’s an easy way to bring a taste of Picazzo’s to your own table. Ingredients ...

Style + Beauty

Timeless, Reimagined

Classic jewelry isn't meant to stay in a box. It's meant to become part of everyday style Article by Jett Arredondo | Photography by Provided   Fine jewelry is one of the few possessions designed to outlive the moment it was purchased. The proposal lasts an afternoon. The wedding lasts a day. A celebration comes and goes. But the jewelry remains. Most fashion is designed for a moment. Fine jewelry is designed for a lifetime. The most beautiful pieces aren't defined by the occasion that...

Home + Design

The Floor Sets the Tone

Why one of the most overlooked design decisions has the power to shape an entire home Article and Photography by Jett Arredondo   Flooring does more than complete a room. It shapes how a home looks, feels, and functions for years to come. We asked the experts at Floor Daddy to share the insights they hope every homeowner knows before choosing one of the most important design decisions they'll make. What's the biggest mistake homeowners make when choosing new flooring? Many people treat...