Virtù Brings Charming Dining to Downtown Scottsdale

After launching Sky Harbor Airport’s Terminal Four into the foodie stratosphere, Chef Gio Osso is seeing his very own restaurant take off in Downtown Scottsdale. The fine dining chef who was tapped to oversee the culinary operations the international airport and open dozens of independent eateries has now left for bluer skies at his very own venture,Virtù, the Machiavellian term for achieving excellence. Osso is taking over the restaurant at the Bespoke Inn, transforming the charming 25-seat eatery into what … [continue reading]

  • by Hannah Hayes

Local Actor Launches Educational Kid’s Film

If there’s one common trait in the bulk of Americans, it’s that they love everything Italian. The food, the language, the wine – we love it all. And, if there’s anything common among parents of young children, it’s that they love creative ways to keep the kids occupied – and even better – to keep them occupied with something educational. Native Phoenician Michael Tassoni, who’s been involved in the local film scene and such products like The Appearance of a … [continue reading]

  • by Hannah Hayes

Girlfriends

Just hearing the word “girlfriend” brings to mind happy thoughts of good times with the women in my life.  I have a friendship that is over 40 years old.  Kimberly and I became childhood friends when I was four years old.  Her family bought the house two doors down from us.  Today, we keep in regular contact and see each other several times a year even though we live in different states (her work travel schedule helps us do that).  … [continue reading]

  • by Julie Kern

Choosing the Right Shoe for Any Exercise

Choosing the right shoe for almost any occasion, besides the beach, is difficult enough. When it comes to fitness, we think we know what we’re doing, but this one is really up the experts. Below is an infographic via Greatist that will ease the process and help you choose the healthiest – and hopefully, least ugly – shoe possible for any workout you wish you take on. Get health and fitness tips at Greatist.com

  • by Scottsdale Living

Joyride Taco House Opens in Gilbert

In what has gracefully become one of the Valley’s most exciting dining destinations, downtown Gilbert’s Heritage District adds another spell to its book of charm – a second restaurant from Craig DeMarco and Lauren Bailey called Joyride Taco House. Located on the northwest corner of Gilbert Rd. and Page Ave., the new concept joins neighboring Postino East to bring the renovated Grainbelt building to full capacity. Informed by authenticity, but not beholden to it, Joyride Taco House is Mexican food made for daily life. With inspiration … [continue reading]

  • by Jamie Mitchell

Praying Monk Presents “Summer School at the Monk”

Scottsdale’s Praying Monk is offering an opportunity to enjoy and learn about some of the most interesting beers from around the world, as well as the dishes that compliment them, during what they are calling “Summer School at the Monk.” The beer café’s new general manager, David Johnson, is a beer aficionado and will be extending his encyclopedic knowledge of adult beverages to the public during four Tuesday sessions this summer, where those who attend will also be able to … [continue reading]

  • by Jacob Green