Posts by Michelle Glicksman
FEATURE FRIDAY: Former Arizona Senator Steve Smith on His New Executive Director Role
Steve Smith served in the Arizona Senate and House of Representatives for eight years—but now he’s taken on a new role. While he was recognized for his work with balancing…
Read More5 Restaurants Offering Special WM Phoenix Open Deals (And Two Special Parties!)
The WM Phoenix Open, dubbed “The Greatest Show on Grass,” runs through Feb. 11 at the TPC Scottsdale. Visitors and locals alike are teeing up for fun days of golf…
Read MoreFrancine Restaurant Debuts New Menu—and Michelin-Trained Executive Chef Remy Lefebvre
Scottsdale’s popular Francine Restaurant kicked off the new year in a big way—with Michelin-trained Executive Chef Remi Lefebvre joining the team, as well as debuting his new seasonal menu. The…
Read MoreSandbar Shark Pups Born at OdySea Aquarium
Baby sharks! OdySea Aquarium recently welcomed six sandbar shark pups to its aquatic family. Two male and four female pups were born overnight in the Shark Waters exhibit at OdySea…
Read MoreJames 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…
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