Posts by Michelle Glicksman
James Beard Foundation Names Several Valley Chefs & Restaurants to its Semifinalists List
Several Valley chefs and restaurants were named by the James Beard Foundation as 2024 Restaurant and Chef Awards semifinalists, announced this morning. Those who made the list—and the categories for…
Read MoreFEATURE FRIDAY: Danny Ocampo Goes From Bull Riding to Chef
For more than 26 years, Danny Ocampo has been a part of the Z’Tejas family. In 2023, he was promoted to corporate chef—and has since has a large part in…
Read MoreUnique New Pickleball Paddle Gives Players the Upper Hand
Pickleball is the hottest sport right now, and Scottsdale company CRUSH is revolutionizing the sport—it just debuted one of the first extended handle paddles in the world. The paddle is…
Read MoreJames Beard Award-Winning Chef Tyson Cole Opening Uchi Scottsdale
Get ready, Scottsdale. James Beard Award-winning Chef Tyson Cole is bringing Uchi to the area, offering his stunning takes on non-traditional Japanese cuisine, sushi, and the seasonal omakase for which…
Read MoreSANDRO and Maje Opening at Scottsdale Fashion Square
Scottsdale Fashion Square will soon welcome two Parisian stores. Both SANDRO and Maje will open on Feb. 23 at the luxury retail destination. Maje debuted in Paris in 1998, and…
Read MoreFEATURE FRIDAY: Sharon Bondurant of The Finders on Helping Connect People With Jobs
Sharon Bondurant had been in recruiting for three years when, in 1998, she gave birth to her firstborn son. Knowing she didn’t want to go back to the office, she…
Read MoreSayulita Shirt Co. Opens U.S. Flagship Store at Scottsdale Fashion Square
Sayulita Shirt Co.—a celebrated fashion brand known for its unique hand-drawn designs—is opening its inaugural U.S. location at Scottsdale Fashion Square next week. Co-founded by Nahui Scott, a native of…
Read MoreNew Cocktail Lounge to Open in Scottsdale
A new cocktail lounge is set to open early this year. Crust Restaurant Group—which operates Crust Simply Italian and Crust Pizzeria—is opening The Goose, located next to the Crust Simply…
Read MoreRaise a Glass: 4-Day Festivin Wine Festival at Wrigley Mansion Jan. 11-14
Raise a glass—it’s time for Festivin 2024. This four-day wine festival celebrates food, wine, and education with interactive wine dinners, seminars led by visiting advanced sommeliers, cooking demonstrations, and a…
Read MoreFEATURE FRIDAY: Jodi Low on Self-Confidence, Goal Setting and AZ88
After 15 years in business, internationally renowned leadership development trainer and founder of U & Improved Jodi Low has had the honor of working with some of the top executives in…
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