We’ve all wondered from time to time who our distant relatives are and where our origins trace back to. Parents are good for a few generations, but usually beyond their grandparents things get a little fuzzy. I wanted to know more and didn’t just want a list of names of people who married for the [...]

By James V. Monaci

For Gift Giving… find DeLille Cellars 2007 Chaleur Estate Blanc, DeLille Cellars 2006 D2, and DeLille Cellars 2005 Chaleur Estate Rouge at select Enotria~Land of Wine, AJ’s Purveyors of Fine Foods, Sportsman Fine Wines, and Gourmet Restaurants/Resorts throughout Arizona. Just ask for it!

Executive Chef Monique King has a Merry Menu planned for Christmas and New Years Eve at NINETHIRTY located in the W Los Angeles.

By Bob Schriner

Stepping into Ivan Kane’s Café Wa s instantly makes one forget they’re at Sunset and Vine. Upon entry my pupils were immediately dilated by the vast space and quickly contracted to take in small details and decorations. The interior pairs French traditional with eclectic in a strangely compelling way that makes absurdity of [...]

To say that a spa is Zen-like might seem slightly clichéd, but that’s truly what I encountered at Avania Spa. I made my way through the spacious lobby of the Hyatt Regency Gainey Ranch Resort, and finally entered the spa, I disrobed from my street attire and enrobed in the Avania uniform of a soft [...]

Song bird and thespian Holly Palmer has released four albums as a solo artist, and has toured extensively as a vocalist with acts including David Bowie and Gnarls Barkley. She also stars in the upcoming 2009 release “My One & Only,” co-starring Renee Zelleweger & Kevin Bacon.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Dec. 2, 2008) – Scottsdale Public Art, with the support of Clarence and Lona Furuya, is giving artists an opportunity to alter and enhance the Scottsdale Civic Center Bell Tower, a key entry point to the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall. Five artists will engage visitors and residents through a series of installations, which began after Labor Day 2008 and will run through June 2010.

By K.L. Riley
Robert Craig winery represents a style and approach to wine that everyone can relate to.  I have met Robert “bob” on many different occasions but I recently had the opportunity to speak with him at one of his wine tastings in Scottsdale.  We both share a passion for Mount Veeder  wines  (a small [...]

Fredric Reshew creates visceral and majestic images that are emblematic of the modern world. A global traveler - Reshew consistently delivers thought provoking work that has a fluid and resonant quality. Like his imagery, Reshew is continually evolving. Refining. Streamlining. He is a seeker - transiting between still frames and moving pictures.

Chris Ringland is a celebrity in Australia and his wines are considered a great representation of Barossa fruit. When I heard that his wines are as smooth as his personality I couldn’t resist the temptation try one of them.

“These Predicaments”, a solo exhibition of new works by pop surrealist David Stoupakis will be on display and open to the public at the Corey Helford Gallery December 13th-December 31st 2008. The opening reception takes places on Saturday December 13th, and the evening will include music scored by composer Geoff Gersh

With over a million shimmering, hand-strung pearls hanging from the chandeliers and walls, Pearl Restaurant & Bar is hands down one of London’s most alluring restaurants. Now to contribute to its unconventional glamour, Ben Knell the head chef at Pearl is offering a signature line of gourmet candy floss (also known as Cotton Candy here in the US).

Scottsdale Public Art’s Night Lights Illuminate the Waterfront in Downtown Scottsdale Thursday, Dec. 18
WHAT:    Night Lights on the Canal, a FREE light-based art and music celebration sponsored by the Scottsdale Public Art Program, will light up the Scottsdale Waterfront Thursday, Dec. 18 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. The following installations will be on display [...]

At Rough Luxe you must set aside all thoughts of hotels with conventional air-conditioned constancy, marbled flooring, polished finishes and bland colors. Rough Luxe is the complete antithesis to all of that…..

The owner of Chic Little Devil Style House, Michelle Wendell lives, breathes and works in a house of style