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Exploring Local Flavors
Construct the perfect meal with friends by sampling multiple restaurants’ cuisines – all in one night! Article by Beth Del Ville | Photography by Stephanie Slezak Enjoy some of the best dining Ahwatukee has to offer by planning a restaurant crawl with friends, where you can experience selections from a few different restaurants in the community in just one night. We’re sharing quick tips and a curated itinerary to get you started, but make it a regular occurrence and try all the restaurants...
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Loving Ahwatukee Life
Izzy, a morning host on ALT AZ 93.3, finds Ahwatukee to be a peaceful sanctuary Article by Alison Stanton | Photography by Stephanie Slezak As a host on ALT AZ 93.3 in Phoenix, Izzy spends Monday through Friday mornings from 6 to 10 a.m. playing a variety of alternative rock, and speaking with listeners who call into the show. But when she’s played the final Red Hot Chili Peppers, Fall Out Boy, No Doubt or other song for the morning and her workday is done, Izzy loves nothing more than...
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Love Through Inclusivity
23-year old Mateo Wood owns Verbena, The Salon, a thriving local business that gives back to the community Article by Alison Stanton | Photography by Stephanie Slezak Mateo Wood first dreamed of becoming a hairstylist and owning a salon when he was a student at Desert Vista High School in Ahwatukee. “Looking back, I always knew I wanted to own my own business in some aspect, and I knew it was the perfect fit for me when I entered the beauty industry,” Wood says. While Wood figured it would...
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Bottles in Bloom
A DIY guide to creating a stylish and heartfelt gift Article and Photography by Amy Crist This beautiful arrangement is one of the easiest DIY projects you’ll create this year – all you need is a drawer storage tray, floral foam, champagne and fresh flowers. Choose a mini or pre-made bouquet that matches the champagne bottle or your recipient’s personality. To start building your gift, place the bottle in the tray (either straight or on an angle) and cut the floral foam pieces to fit around...
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