Food + Beverage

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Food + Beverage

Food Fighters

The Joy Bus Diner delivering hope, healing to those battling cancer one meal at a time Article by Alison Bailin Batz | Photography by Debby Wolvos This Thanksgiving, The Joy Bus founder chief executive officer Jennifer Caraway has more to be thankful for than ever.   That is because the nonprofit, which was founded by Caraway in 2011 as a means to provide cancer patients with healthy meal deliveries, will soon move into a new 6,700-square-foot space that will give the organization the...

Entertainment

Fair Food Frenzy

Indulge in crazy concoctions and classic cravings at Arizona’s culinary carnival Article by Kris Ann Valdez | Photography by Stephanie Slezak Walk the Arizona State Fairgrounds and you’re sure to be greeted with the sweet and savory aromas of everything from smoky BBQ to kettle corn. Of course, the fair has staples: turkey legs, funnel cakes and corndogs. But what keeps fair food interesting is the break from tradition into the eccentric and unpredictable. Take, for example, this year’s...

Life + Culture

Local Legend

Spinato's Pizzeria & Family Kitchen celebrates five decades of deliciousness Article by Beth Del Ville | Photography by Angela Houston | Spinato's Pizzeria & Family Kitchen When the first Spinato's pizzeria opened in Scottsdale in 1974, their opening-day sales were a humble 69 cents – for an iced tea. Fast forward half a century, and the restaurant – now the official pizza of the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury – boasts six locations across the Valley, including the beloved spot in Ahwatukee...

Life + Culture

Home Kitchens, Big Dreams

Three Ahwatukee bakers turned their passion into professions Article by Kris Ann Valdez | Photography by Stephanie Slezak Three home bakers in Ahwatukee set a high standard for domestic bakeries. With French-inspired macarons, detailed cake pops and cheesy Bavarian pretzels, they offer goods to please nearly every palate. It’s clear by their careful attention to technique, creativity and recipes, these home bakers infuse love into every bite. And what could be better than a home that smells of...

Local Services

Delicious Duo

Tony and Amber Martinez on cooking up a business, family, and life together for over 30 years Article by Alison Bailin Batz | Photography by Stephanie Slezak Things are cooking for the Martinez family, both inside the kitchen and out.   By day, the husband-and-wife team of Tony and Amber Martinez leads State 48 Garage Doors with the two sons, Tyson and Jordan. Founded in early 2022, the proudly local business is a leader in garage door installations and replacements as well as repair...

Life + Culture

Morning Munchie Magician

Beloved local chef, restaurateur Joey Maggiore making delectable dreams come through with brunch-focused cookbook Article by Alison Bailin Batz | Photography by Joanie Simon The term “go big or go home,” is often hyperbole, but not when talking about local celebrity chef and serial restaurateur Joey Maggiore. Known for his gold chains, eye-popping recipes, and charisma to spare, Maggiore is the force behind a slew of locally grown concepts that are blowing up nationwide, including The Sicilian...

Food + Beverage

Cocoa Crispies Cereal Drink

Maggiore shares one of three cereal drinks from his new cookbook, Brunch King: Eats, Beats, and Boozy Drinks Article by Joey Maggiore | Photography by Joanie Simon ingredients: ½ cup Coca Krispies cereal, plus extra for sprinkling 1 ½ oz. vanilla vodka 1 ½ oz. half-and-half 1 oz. espresso ½ oz. dark chocolate syrup (such as Monin) ½ oz. vanilla syrup 2 oz. whipped cream 4 oz. Hershey’s Chocolate Syrup   directions: Step 1. Put cereal in blender or food processor and blend to a...

Food + Beverage

Martinez Tortilla Soup

A family-favorite recipe that's perfect for fall Article by The Martinez Family | State 48 Garage Doors | Photography by Stephanie Slezak ingredients: 160 oz. chicken broth 4 carrots, chopped in half 4 celery stalks, chopped in half 2 white onions, chopped in quarters 2 large tomatoes, chopped in quarters 5 jalapeños (deseeded) 4 chicken bouillon cubes Pepper to taste 2 rotisserie chickens, shredded Small corn tortillas (or store-bought tortilla chips) Cooking Oil ...

Style + Beauty

Multifaceted Myranda

Local jewelry designer’s sparkling style shines as bright as her diamonds Article by Beth Del Ville | Styled By: Lisa Moore, Saks Fifth Avenue | Photography by Stephanie Slezak From her gorgeous jewelry pieces to her impeccably curated home and killer wardrobe, Myranda of Myranda Fine Jewelry is the embodiment of style. Growing up in the Valley from humble beginnings, Myranda’s mom gave her an invaluable piece of style advice that continues to shape her life today. “No matter where we were...