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Meet the Ruvo Family

Community

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Superheroes of PCH

CSHS Football

Preserving a Slice of History

Leah Stenzel

Heart and Soul in a Bottle

Battle of the Beers

Insiders View of Page Springs Cellars

Best Beer Bars

Dining Guide

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For nearly 15 years I have been fortunate to fill the pages of this magazine with inspiring stories of human achievement. The subjects have come from all walks of life and every demographical category imaginable. Their achievements, accolades and accomplishments have been as diverse as their backgrounds. But no matter how completely different on the outside, as these folks share their stories, common personality traits begin to arise. These people are persistent. They are driven. They are passionate. They are not afraid to take risks and mostly, they follow their dreams. As a small business owner, I have endeavored to find people with these characteristics to liven the pages of ImagesAZ magazine each and every month. And while the values of ImagesAZ may mirror those of the writers, they sometimes have dreams that go beyond ImagesAZ. Amanda Christmann Larson has served as editor and contributing writer to ImagesAZ for the past four years. Her assignments have ranged from rappelling adventures to interviews with people twice her age. No matter the subject Amanda has managed to paint pictures with words, told the untellable and taken the overall editorial quality of ImagesAZ to new heights. She is a kindred spirit who has shouldered our mission and has left it in a better place than what she found. But Amanda has dreams beyond ImagesAZ. Amanda is the founder and director of Compassionate Journeys, an organization dedicated to fight human trafficking in Ghana. She is so passionate about this organization that she rode a bicycle across the United States to raise awareness. Who are we to stand in her way? As saddened as we are to lose her, we could not be happier that she is going to have the chance to follow her dreams. Sequere Somnia Tua! Shelly Spence Publisher, ImagesAZ magazine shelly@imagesaz.com 623-341-8221

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Two Dogs, Two Docs, One Fab Kid

he love affair with the ocean that now burns in the soul of a 10-year-old boy was actually conceived 25 years prior when the love affair of his parents washed up on

shore in the Bahamas. Veronica and John Ruvo III met out of pure fate during a small encounter in the islands. “He was traveling by boat with his family, and I was there with a girlfriend,” said Veronica. “We were watching a show and sitting directly across from each other and said hello. He left the next day, because of the bad weather headed our way, but not before exchanging contact information.” For five years, the couple dated long distance. “It was hard with both of us in school,” said Veronica. “He was in dental school at the time and I was applying to medical school to become a radiologist.”

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They both knew they wanted to get married, but the rule of thumb in Veronica’s family was to wait until she finished school. Two weeks after Veronica graduated, the couple was married in Chicago. “I could have gone further with my schooling, but I didn’t want Veronica to get away,” said John. “So I proposed and got married instead.” It all worked out; the couple recently celebrated 20 years of marriage. The decision to move to Arizona came a few years after they visited friends in the Grand Canyon State. It wasn’t until John was faced with a scary situation with his oxygen tank on an Atlantic dive that the decision to move became clear. “I had an epiphany,” said John about the incident. “I remember coming home and telling Veronica, ‘OK, I’m ready to make the leap and move to Arizona,’” said John. “It was like the ‘you only live once’ kind of thing. “We knew she would have a job there and headed out shortly after. It was 2003.” The Ruvos made it to Arizona safely and built a house in North Scottsdale from the ground up. The house quickly became a home with the arrival of their only child, John Ruvo IV, in January 2004. “He is a very quiet and shy kid,” said Veronica. “Once he gets going, he has lots of energy.” John IV is a straight A student, and when his heart is not out on the ocean surfing or paddle boarding, he fills up his time with sports. His favorites are soccer, basketball, lacrosse and football. “Living with two physicians, I was hoping he would want to grow up and get into medicine,”

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said Veronica. “I do teleradiology from home on certain days, so he is learning the medical lingo, but he really wants to grow up to be a football player. When the family is not traveling with their dogs or catching the waves on a surfboard, giving back to those in need is where you will find this family spending their free time. “My uncle, who is a retired oral surgeon, has done a lot of work for families in Sierra Leone, Africa, through his local church in New Jersey,” said John III. Children in the area were especially in need of oral surgery. For two years, John, his uncle and the church raised enough funds to send John and his uncle to Sierra Leone to help the children with life-threatening dental concerns. “We had an entire shipping

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Since their trip, the future plan is to create and

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fund a program to send oral surgeon students to Sierra Leone.

They performed 70 surgeries in six days. John remembers that a handful of kids could have died

“We want to continue what we started,” said John.

from serious infections and abscesses in their mouths. “It felt good to know they were going to

In the meantime, back at home, the Ruvos continue

survive because we helped them. It was kind of

to make plans for their next big adventure together.

cool to see how grateful they were.” “Next summer we are going to Japan to climb Once the mission was complete, John and his uncle

Mount Fuji,” said John. “My wife puts up with a lot,

had to travel through London on their trek back to

so it will be a fun adventure for all of us.”

the states. “To get a real shower and a sleep in a real bed made me realize what these people were missing. It made me realize how grateful I was.”

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community

Come Toot Your Horn at NVSO Adult and Youth Auditions North Valley Symphony Orchestra adult orchestra and youth orchestra

If you are interested in submitting

audition dates are fast approaching. Auditions for the adult orchestra,

community events, please email to

including students wanting to be considered for the adult orchestra, will

shelly@imagesaz.com by the 10th of

be Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aug. 2 and Aug. 9. Auditions for the

the month prior to publication.

youth orchestra will be held Aug. 25 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., or Sept. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please contact Music Director Kevin Kozacek to schedule your audition. 623-980-4628 conductor@northvalleysymphony.org

DMUMC Says “Thank You” to Troops Over the last year and a half, Desert Mission United Methodist Church has sent 60 care packages to our troops and would like to send 35 more this year. These packages weigh 20 pounds each and cost $15.45 in postage, and all items, including cans collected to pay for postage, are donated. Donate items for boxes, money or cans to Desert Mission United Methodist Church at 7373 E. Dixileta. 480-595-1418

Orcutt Tapped by AZ Musicfest Arizona Musicfest welcomes Barbara “Barbie” Orcutt as the new donor and patron services manager. Orcutt will serve as a key development officer and customer service representative for the organization, managing all patron data and related servicing of Arizona Musicfest’s charitable and ticket buying community. She recently served as program coordinator for the Foothills Community Foundation. ImagesAZ congratulates Barbie on her new position. Thank you to all of the volunteers and employees who continue to bring the arts to the North Valley community.

Vets Helping Vets Veterans at Desert Foothills Lutheran Church are working with homeless vets, particularly those returning home from Afghanistan, through Madison Street Veterans Association, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization where veterans can stay to get some rest, shower and do all of the other routine things in order to allow them to find jobs. The church is collecting donated toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant, hair brushes, soap and other toiletries to be put into backpacks and given to veterans. Donations can be brought to the church, located at 29305 N. Scottsdale Rd. in Scottsdale. 602-290-7298 480-595-8693

Jewish and Methodist Interfaith Partnership Congregation Kehillah, a 6-year-old Jewish synagogue community, and Via de Cristo, a 12-year-old United Methodist congregation, are now sharing a sanctuary and common space in Pinnacle Peak Office Park at

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the North Scottsdale/Phoenix/Desert Ridge area hope to create a multi-faith campus that will serve as an example of different faiths working and learning together. A key activity will be engaging in joint social action projects, an important focus for both organizations. Congregation Kehillah and Via de Cristo ultimately hope that their campus will become known as a sacred space serving as a resource to the larger community – a place where individuals can grow in their understanding of one another’s beliefs, find common ground, and work together for the betterment of the entire community. www.congregationkehillah.org www.viadecristo.com

Arizona Musicfest Members Inspire Excellence The Cave Creek Unified School District (CCUSD) has honored four members of the Arizona Musicfest board of directors with the annual Inspire Excellence

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Morrissey, Pat Cohen and Dick Gunderson received this year’s honors. Each

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member

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contributed significant time and resources to bringing music education into CCUSD schools. ImagesAZ magazine congratulates each of the awardees and thanks each one for making a difference in our community through the arts. www.azmusicfest.org

Rio Salado College Receives $300,000 for i2Teach Arizona Public Service Foundation has created a $300,000 fund at the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation to support the i2Teach program at Rio Salado College. The intensive program establishes mentor relationships for Teacher-in-Residence interns, who have a bachelor’s degree in a non-teacher education area, to achieve teacher certification while being employed as a preK-12 teacher statewide. Arizona Public Service Foundation funds will give priority preference to those teaching science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects.

August 10 Make a Beeline to the English Rose Tea Room Get the buzz on what it means to be a Queen Bee at the English Rose Tea Room’s “Bee Tea,” from 3-5 p.m. Aug. 10, at 201 Easy St. in Carefree. Meet beekeeper Emily Brown of Phoenix, who will bring bumblebee friends and speak on the benefits of honey and un-bee-lievable bee behaviors. Homemade scones, crumpets, and exotic tea varietals sweeten the event. Guests are encouraged to show their stripes by dressing in Queen Bee regalia. A prize will be awarded to the guest with the best bee-worthy hat. The “Bee Tea” is $25 per person and includes a special gift. Please RSVP. 480-488-4812 August 2014

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community If you are interested in submitting community events, please email to shelly@imagesaz.com by the 10th of the month prior to publication.

August 14 Raul Midón in Concert Raul Midón erupted onto the national scene in 2006 with a much-needed fresh acoustic take on soul music. Described by People magazine as an “eclectic adventurist,” singersongwriter and guitar wizard Midón melds the influences of Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon and Bill Withers into a uniquely percussive approach to acoustic steel-string guitar. Join Midón in concert at the Musical Instrument Museum Aug. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25.50–$32.50. 480-478-6000 www.mim.org

August 15 Mystery Tea Panel Discussion: Guilt-Free Pleasures Join nationally known mystery authors Catriona McPherson, Mark Sullivan, Tim Hallinan and Graham Brown for a lively panel discussion Aug. 15 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Desert Foothills Library while you enjoy iced tea and gourmet treats in a beautiful social setting. Hear about literary and genre fiction from the point of view of four genre writers – why do they read and write what they do? Fee of $15 includes a signed paperback from one of the authors (choose from four offerings). Their latest novels will also be available for purchase. Presented in partnership with The Poisoned Pen. Limited seating; please register by phone. 480-488-2286 www.dfla.org

August 16 Elvis Remembered at the MIM For fans of “The King,” MIM is hosting “Elvis Remembered” Aug. 16. Guests will be treated to a celebration of the life of the King of Rock and Roll in honor of Elvis Week. Visitors can view the Elvis Presley exhibit in MIM’s Artist Gallery, participate in hands-on activities, view the classic film “Viva Las Vegas” on the big screen and more! Highlights for the day also include two gallery talks where guests will hear the story of the rebirth of Elvis Presley’s musical career in Las Vegas. 480-478-6000 www.mim.org

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August 16 Desert Harvest at Desert Awareness Park A desert harvest workshop on desert edibles and is being offered by the Desert Awareness Committee of the Foothills Community Foundation Aug. 16 at 8 a.m. at Desert Awareness Park, corner of Cave Creek and Vermeersch Roads in Cave Creek. Learn to gather and prepare natural desert foods, and taste mesquite cookies, jojoba nuts, prickly pear juice and Mormon tea. Donation of $3 per person is requested. Gather at the Desert Heritage Center, across the wash from the first parking lot. 480-488-1090

August 21 Hypothyroidism: The Unsuspected Illness Often missed or misdiagnosed, hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) can impact your metabolism, sleep, ability to handle stress and energy levels. Join naturopathic physician Dr. Melissa Coats at Desert Foothills Library Aug. 21 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. to discuss symptoms, diagnosis and treatments that will help support your body and your thyroid. This presentation is part of DFL’s “Focus on your Health” Scottsdale Healthcare Series. Limited seating; please register by phone. 480-488-2286 www.dfla.org

August 23 Attention WWII and Korean War Veterans … The Anthem Veterans Memorial Support Team will conduct taped interviews and group discussions with veterans to chronicle their military service. In preparation for the Anthem Veterans Memorial fifth anniversary, November 11, 2016, veterans of war and noncombat veterans will be invited to open forums throughout the next year to share their stories. The stories will be used at a special fifth anniversary program. The first two sessions will take place at the Anthem Civic Building, 3701 W. Anthem Way in Anthem Aug. 23. WWII veterans are asked to attend from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., and Korean War veterans are asked to come from 11 a.m. to noon. Veterans are asked to register in advance by phone or email. Family members may accompany veterans and remain during the group interviews. Veterans do not need to be residents of Anthem. 623-640-8417 elizabethturnerus@yahoo.com

August 23 Bike & Brew in Sedona Aug. 23, mountain bike racers of all ages will take to the fairways of Sedona Golf Resort for 18-holes of mountain bike racing fun as part of Sedona Bike & Brew. The first ever Sedona Bike & Brew event will be hosted at Sedona Golf Resort. Registration costs, kickoff event details and discounted room rate information available online www.sedonagolfresort.com/race

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Zap! Click!

Little superheroes are ready for their close-ups close-up Writer Jenn Korducki Krenn // Photographer Jamie Pogue

was diagnosed with leukemia at age three and a half, they held his hand through nearly four years of chemotherapy at PCH that was followed up, happily, by remission. Real-life superheroes aren’t born; they’re made through a culmination of life experiences that challenge their

“We developed strong ties to the hospital and staff,”

bodies and minds … often at the same time.

Jamie says. “The doctors and nurses there are beyond amazing. They become your family during treatment

The rooms and hallways of Phoenix Children’s Hospital

and walk beside you the whole way. Will is nine now

(PCH) are no stranger to these fearless fighters. If walls

and in remission for three years this October. He still

could talk, these ones would tell stories of vulnerability and

gets regular blood checks and we still feel the same

bravery, of despair and triumph, and of ordinary people

way about PCH as we did the day we started.”

calling upon extraordinary physical and mental strength. Their gratefulness for the care and support they have

These acts of heroism are observed in both patients and

received throughout their journey has led them to

parents. When Jamie and Wes Pogue’s youngest child, Will,

champion a variety of charitable causes. In recent

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years, the Pogues have helped raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, American Cancer Society and Make-A-Wish Foundation, among others. It was while attending a children’s charity function that Jamie first met Diane Meyer, though she would soon come to know her by another name: Grandma Di. “Even with our age difference, we love the same things,” Jamie says. “Coffee, kids, childhood cancer research – and hopefully cures! She also loves PCH and what they do for children.” As a child, Diane was diagnosed with a form of osteogenic sarcoma that resulted in the loss of one of her legs. She ultimately beat the cancer and was fitted with a prosthetic, which she has relied on over the years to chase after her four children and, these days, her grandchildren. “There’s a reason they call her Grandma Di,” Jamie says. “She is the proud grandma to 12 of her own grandkids and grandma to everyone else’s children, mine included.” Entrepreneurship is yet another thing Diane and Jamie have in common. As a self-professed “grandmapreneur,” Diane is the owner of Goochie Goo Garbs, headquartered in Scottsdale. The company offers numerous collections of luxuriously soft minky blankets featuring playful patterns and silky satin trims that are warm and cozy, just like a big hug from grandma. “Her blankets are like butter,” Jamie says with a laugh. “My kids are obsessed.” Most recently, Diane introduced her Super Garb Collection, which is made with colorful superhero designs and full of fun phrases like “Pow!” and “Zap!” Best of all, the proceeds from her Super Garbs help fund children’s cancer research. With the help of Shannon Fabric, Diane has also been able to donate numerous Super Garbs specifically to kids going through treatment.

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As the owner of Pogue Photography,

Scottsdale, have also come on board to host the second

a successful maternity, newborn,

day of the event, which will be held Sept. 21 at their

child

BabyStop store located at 6990 E. Shea Blvd.

and

business,

family Jamie

photography worked

with

Diane to begin shooting the

“It’s been months of planning with many hands involved,

photos for Goochie Goo’s catalogs. Then

and the more it gets talked about, the more people

one day Diane approached her with the idea of doing a

request to get involved,” Jamie says. “Albertson’s is

photography session where the money raised would go

donating balloons for both days of the event. Shannon

directly to childhood cancer research.

Fabric has donated the fabric for all of the Super Garb capes. There will also be a few comic book

“I immediately told her I’d do it, no questions asked,”

superheroes in attendance.”

Jamie says. Though there have been many hoops to jump through, And what better way to raise money than by turning little

Jamie knows the end result will be well worth it,

superheroes into bonafide caped crusaders? Combining

especially as September marks National Childhood

their talents, Diane will create Super Garb capes out of

Cancer Awareness Month.

the same material she uses to make her blankets for a two-day Superhero Photo Shoot with Jamie in September.

“I can’t wait,” she says. “We want everything about this event to be what the kids make of it.”

“Kids can either dress up as a superhero or come in

their normal clothes,” Jamie explains. “Anyone who pays

Whether kids opt to wear a mysterious mask or bare

for a session will get a Super Garb cape and pictures

their true identities, there’s no doubt that Jamie and

taken with a superhero backdrop. All of the money raised

Diane will give many a pint-sized superhero the chance

will go to PCH and the Children’s Cancer Research Fund.”

to save the day in style.

The first photo shoot will take place Sept. 20 at PCH. Kate

For more information or to book your Superhero Photo

and Scott Tanner, owners of BabyStop and KidStop in

Shoot, contact jamie@poguephoto.com.

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Real Estate Market Watch Current Mortgage Rate Trends

Interest rates are still very attractive, and lenders are offering many more financing options to fit buyer’s needs.

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youth Cactus Shadows Football Writer Tom Scanlon Photographer Mike Harvey of Peak Image Photo

Star running back Antonio Marchica hit the weights and did running drills with his Cactus Shadows teammates this summer. He hopes to pick up where he left off last season.

Speedy Running Back, New Coach Lead Cactus Shadows

Joe Kuhlman was going to be “The Man” for Cactus Shadows last season, and his senior year got off to a terrific start as the 5-foot-10, 200-pound running back raced for an impressive 563 yards in the first three games of the season, averaging an eye-popping 7.71 yards per carry. And then down he went, blowing out his knee, a crushing end to his high school career. It seemed like the Falcons’ season would be lost as well, as then-coach Greg Davis had to ask young, unproven, little – barely 150 pounds! – Antonio Marchica to be the starting running back. He may be easy on the scales, but Marchica is not light on confidence. “I had to step up from there,” he said. “I was prepared.” Indeed, though he was a sophomore and had played scant time as a wide receiver the year before, Marchica carried the ball 22 times for 103 yards in his first varsity start. His second

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career start was even better, as he raced for 195 yards and two touchdowns. After two sluggish losses with few carries, on Oct. 18 Marchica went ballistic, carrying the ball 31 times for a staggering 263 yards and three touchdowns against Paradise Valley. Though he played little in the first three games behind Kuhlman, Marchica finished the season with 854 yards, averaging more than six yards per carry and scoring nine touchdowns. As if that wasn’t enough for a breakthrough year, the sophomore kicked four field goals, twice nailing 41-yarders. “Marchica is a stud!” exclaimed Davis, his former coach. “Great young man.” After two sluggish 3-7 seasons, thanks in great part to the little firecracker Marchica, Cactus Shadows showed life last year with a solid 6-4 season. This season, Davis is off to coach at Paradise Valley High School. His replacement is Mike Hudnutt, who takes over what could be an explosive offense. In addition to Marchica’s rushing prowess, Hudnutt inherits not one but two quarterbacks with experience. Davan Norris, then a sophomore, and Payton Ringwald, a junior last year, shared quarterback duties, passing for a combined 1,334 yards and nine touchdowns. Leading receivers Nick Bobelick, Braxton Gallion and Corey Miles all will be back for their senior years. Aaron Liermann, who had four sacks and 49 tackles last year, will lead the defense. Hudnutt comes to Boulder Creek after 10 years as a Willow Canyon football coach. After guiding his new team through summer workouts, his early judgment: “I’m impressed with the kids and their work ethic. They’re August 2014

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youth Cactus Shadows Football

New coach Mike Hudnutt gets to know his Cactus Shadows football team during summer workouts.

I’m impressed with the kids and their work ethic.

hard working kids and I’m excited to coach them.” The big question is who will be the starting quarterback. Hudnutt said the two returning quarterbacks “have been battling it out. They both have good attributes.” The offense will likely revolve around the speedy Marchica, who the new coach says has looked sharp in the summer. “He’s got great feet and hips,” Hudnutt said, “and real good speed.” Marchica is trying to put on weight for the season, as his new coach “loves to run the ball,” the junior-to-be said. As a running back, he hopes to go well over 1,000 yards and score more touchdowns this season, and the fearless 150-pounder hopes to play some defense at outside linebacker. Isn’t he a bit small, for a linebacker? “That’s not going to stop me,” he said with a laugh. And don’t be surprised if the little guy with the big leg drills a 50-yard field goal this season. He said he did just that in off-season competitions, and has kicked through the uprights from as far away as 60 yards in practice.

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Pr ese r v i ng a

slice of history:

Oregano’s moves into a seasoned Cave Creek landmark Anyone who spends time in Cave Creek knows it’s a place rooted in and rightfully proud of its Western heritage. Tourists and townspeople alike appreciate the eclectic, unrepeatable style of local businesses as surely as they note the deliberate lack of big-box stores and restaurant chains. Which is why for some residents, it came as a surprise to see Oregano’s Pizza Bistro open its doors along the historic main drag this spring – marking its 14th dining location in Arizona. “A lot of people already loved us and didn’t think twice about us coming in, but others thought hey, you can’t be here, you’re a chain,” says Mark S. Russell, Oregano’s founder and CEO. “But what it came down to is that we’re not just a chain, we’re a homegrown Arizona chain with an appreciation for history, and you can see that represented in the buildings we choose.” The North Scottsdale location, for example, was once a bar called the Crystal Pistol. According to Russell, producers from Hollywood frequented the establishment when they came to Arizona to film television Westerns. His original location in Old Town boasts historical authenticity as well, with architecture dating back to the 1930s. So when it came time to explore properties in Cave Creek, Russell knew the area’s oldest commercial building would be an ideal fit. “Supposedly it’s haunted, which I think is true,” he says with a laugh, citing unusual sounds heard by him and his team during the renovation process. “But that doesn’t scare me.” Located across from Town Hall, the building at 37645 N. Cave Creek Rd. was initially constructed in 1928. Back then it was called the Black Mountain Store and served as a grocery where people could buy food and supplies, according to Evelyn Johnson, executive director for the Cave Creek Museum. In the 1950s it became a popular restaurant called the Cave Creek Inn. “It has a lot of character being an old territorial bar,” says Russell. “It was known for its food and some people say Cave Creek Inn was the only stop people made between Flagstaff and Phoenix.”

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Ghosts or no ghosts, Russell hopes the success of the past still echoes in the original walls and seeks to build a similar Cave Creek reputation for his pizza. A half-Italian born and raised in Chicago, he grew up on Friday night pizza outings with his family, sampling the best slices the Windy City had to offer (with a preference for thin crust sausage). The family was also known to occasionally stay in and create homemade varieties in their own kitchen. He

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mixture of flour and water based on the elevation. Several months of experimentation later, his Midwest recipe was finally secured in its new Southwest home, and the doors of Oregano’s officially opened in 1993. “We started out doing things the old-fashioned way, and it’s stayed that way for 21 years,” Russell says. “Our dough and sauce is homemade, our pizzas are hand stretched and we turn them four times in a hearthstone oven to cook them to perfection. It takes longer, but it’s worth it. To me there’s no such thing as bad pizza, but there is such thing as great pizza.” The restaurant interiors are also modeled on tradition, with antiques dating from the 40s and 50s adorning all of the locations, including books, beer signs and black-and-white televisions. The Cave Creek restaurant also boasts a reconditioned Sears “Allstate” motorcycle, a bit of nostalgia for Russell, who spent his childhood coveting the bikes while perusing the Chicago company’s catalogs. It pairs well with the motorcycle corral parking offered to customers out back. “Everything you see is a tribute to my parents,” he reiterates. “I have a picture of them in every restaurant right as you walk through the front door.” With an immense respect for history and a keen emphasis on fostering real relationships with both his customers and his employees – everyone on staff knows him and in turn, he knows everyone on staff – Russell is positioned to fit in with the Cave Creek community just fine. “People are so nice and laid back here,” he says. “It’s been really nice to serve them.” Then again, if the consistently crowded lines of patrons waiting to fill the booths are any indication, Oregano’s will also very likely stand out in Cave Creek – for the better.

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Leah Stenzel

a superpower of love

Writer Amanda Christmann Larson Photographer Loralei Photography

Like a comic book superhero cleverly disguised, Leah Stenzel spends many of her days cloaked behind nail lacquer and mascara, her hair falling perfectly into place as she talks to unwitting clients about photofacials and hair removal. Behind her perfectly moisturized sweet smile are more than just a business owner’s sensibility and an ornery wit; this momma’s on a mission that Superman’s got nothing on. This Scottsdale mom is rescuing slave children, and her superpower is love. When the lights go out at Le Bella Salon and MedSpa and her 10- and 11-year-olds are safely tucked into bed, Stenzel’s thoughts turn to responsibilities on the other side of the world. It is in these quiet hours that the images of little boys in rickety wooden boats begin to emerge, their eyes dulled by trauma and their skin scarred by masters who pay more for fishing nets than they do for these disposable children. Many are the same age as Stenzel’s own son. Then come the images of little girls. Though sometimes bought and sold to be used in the fishing trade, many of the girls are bought or given to extended family members as “house help,” practically babies themselves, caring for the family’s children, making meals, washing laundry in the river, fetching pails of water heavier than they are, and denied school, a bed or basic dignity. Stenzel can’t stop thinking about her own daughter when she hears their stories. She fully understands that so many of these girls are considered property, and used and abused in every way possible. These children are not an elaborate nightmare or something out of ancient history. “These children are modern-day slaves in Ghana, sold for as little as $20 by parents, usually vulnerable single mothers, who are often promised that their children will be sent to school and well cared-for. But, of course, they aren’t,” explains Stenzel.

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you can’t see these kids and not help It may seem unlikely for a woman whose life is

from her friend, Anthem resident Jamie Nolette, who is

surrounded by beauty to dig in to one of the ugliest

a superhero by her own right, that fanned the flames

issues on earth. Not so much, really. Stenzel endured her

of what she now feels is her purpose. Nudged by

own struggles early on that she says stemmed largely

knowledge and the consciousness that often comes with

from her own lack of self-value. As she got a little older

it, Stenzel decided to make a difference. She traveled

and more accomplished, she began to surround herself

to Ghana to see the issue for herself, and then started

with people who supported her, including husband Scott,

Global Rescue Project to help.

with whom she just celebrated 12 years of marriage. As she found her own voice, she became an advocate for

Child Slavery: THE ISSUE

others whose voices were not being heard.

There are an estimated 7,000 slave children living along Ghana’s massive Lake Volta alone. They often live in the

Now, she chooses to be an example to her four children,

poorest of the poor areas, sleeping outside on benches,

Brook, 24, AJ, 18, Teigan, 11, and Dawson, 10, not only

in boats, and in piles of fishing net. Nearly all, if not all,

through her words, but by shining her light. “When my

suffer from chronic malaria and diarrhea-related illnesses.

kids can see me live out my passion and help others,

Though most are promised education, few are actually

that’s the best example a parent can be,” she says.

allowed to go to school.

The spark was ignited in 2006 when she first heard

Slave children are also in countless other industries

about slave children on Lake Volta, and it was a nudge

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that the government is beginning to take child slavery seriously. In 2005, Ghana passed a

substantiative anti-trafficking law that imposed a minimum five-year prison sentence for child traffickers. However, rural Ghana especially has extremely limited resources, and the law has been widely ignored until recently. In the last two years, there have been a few widely publicized arrests, but they don’t begin to tackle the problem. Also, there is a tremendous disconnect between urban Ghana, where technology and trade are bustling, and rural Ghana, where many areas still do not have electricity or even latrines. Real reform can only happen when long-held cultural norms change, and when rural Ghanaians have opportunities to break the cycle.

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numerous awards, including the U.S. Labor Department’s Iqbal Masih Award and the U.S. Embassy’s Martin Luther King Award for Social Justice. When Stenzel arrived, Achibra’s organization had lost

Global Rescue

much of his funding. More than 30 children were living

That’s where Global Rescue Project comes in. In 2012,

at the home with little food and no clean water. Achibra

Stenzel had an opportunity to travel to Kete Krachi, a

could no longer afford to pay his teachers, and the

relatively large village in eastern Ghana. It is there where

children were once again vulnerable. Some had been sent

a man named George Achibra, a former schoolteacher,

to homes and schools operated by other NGOs, and

has spent much of his life rescuing these children. He

others were being turned away for lack of resources.

visits villages, educating fishermen on trafficking laws and encouraging them to release child slaves. Achibra

“You can’t see these kids and not help,” said Stenzel.

also established a school and home for many of the children when they cannot be returned to their families

When she returned home, she rallied her friends and

without being re-sold.

raised money. Thanks to her efforts, there are now 60 children living safely and going to school and thanks to

At Achibra’s school the children have an opportunity for something better. For his efforts, Achibra has earned

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Stenzel’s friend Jamie Nolette, they also have clean water.

The focus of Global Rescue Project is rescue. They never buy children from owners, as tempting as it may be in the short-term, because to do so would create yet another market for children. She is also organizing medical missions to treat the children. More than anything, though, dollars are needed. Feeding, schooling and housing 60 children is costly. As much as she hates to ask for money, Stenzel says it is the one thing that is needed most in order to provide teachers, food and shelter.

What Happens when a Child is Rescued? There is a somewhat complicated legal process that occurs when a child is rescued, but the most important aspect is that, slowly, over time, each child begins to break through his or her own walls and learn to smile again. “You see these kids now, and they are laughing and learning and playing football,” Stenzel says. “It’s hard to imagine the lives they’ve had. But then they tell their stories, and they show you their scars, and you can’t forget. You can never forget.” With the help of Global Rescue Project and partnering organizations, Stenzel hopes to see a new generation of advocates emerge from the shores of the lake. “It doesn’t matter where these children are born or what color they are,” says Stenzel. “Every single person is counted and measured with the same amount of love as the next. We want every community to be self sufficient, to rely on themselves to raise their families and for people to give back to their own communities.” And from this love will come hope. In the end, isn’t it love and hope that are the best powers of all? www.globalrescueproject.org

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Writer Donna Kublin

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Heart and Soul

in a bottle

“To be successful in the winemaking business,

decided they needed to make it bigger and expanded

you must have a love for the land, like the whole

the tasting room, something they had planned to do,

farming/ranch thing, like people, like food, and you

but it needed to be done much sooner than they

must love wine; otherwise you are in the wrong

anticipated. Now, tasters can belly up to the authentic

business,” explained Cynthia Snapp, head winemaker

saloon-style bar in the tasting room and nibble on

and co-owner of Javelina Leap Vineyard and Winery.

tasty appetizers prepared by in-house chef Don Walker in the Arizona Room, which reflects the history of the

By these measures, Cynthia is right where she belongs.

Passionate

about

winemaking,

she

Verde Valley and its winemaking tradition.

outdistancing even her own expectations with wins

Cynthia learned winemaking the way a good chef

and high placements in prestigious international wine

learns to cook: by doing it. Starting from the

competitions, including gold and silver medals in the

ground up, she assisted Rod with planting, pruning,

2014 Winemakers Challenge for her 2012 Arizona

bottling and winemaking for years until, as her inner

Syrah and 2012 Legacy (Estate) Zinfandel in the

winemaker came bursting through, she became really

premium wine category, a gold and “Best of Class”

good. That was three years ago. Rod realized her

for her 2012 Arizona Merlot at the International

talent and decided she should be head winemaker.

Women Winemakers competition, and third place for

“It has been wonderfully successful,” said Rod, “She

her Arizona 2012 Tempranillo over all varietals in

really makes the best wine.”

Arizona Republic Wine Competition. “I was born to do this,” said Cynthia, who grew Cynthia and her husband Rod Snapp began the process

up within a resourceful immigrant family structure

of mastering grape-to-bottle 13 years ago, starting with

in Ontario, Canada where she didn’t have her first

10 acres of rocky ground with no infrastructure at all,

store-bought butter or eggs until she was 12 years

but with dreams, dedication, and lots of passion. Both

old. Her European family brought their farming

entrepreneurs, Cynthia and Rod, a former chef whose

culture with them. Everything was grown, made from

roots go deep into the community, discovered that

scratch or traded among family and friends. Cynthia

their paths all led to the winery.

developed a strong respect for sustainability and, over the years, she too has grown her own food and

After years of farming the land and making wine,

animals, made her own cheese When it came time

they were able to open their first tiny tasting room

to decide about starting a winery, it seemed natural

seven years ago. When, on several occasions, they

to take on winemaking and grape-growing.

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She discovered something else about herself. She

organize everything and everyone. The most intense

has the palate, nose and instincts to access young

time takes place from late August through October,

wine, determine where it is going and what it needs

a 24/7 marathon when winemakers de-stem, crush

to reach its full potential. It has been said that one

and ferment to begin conversion into wine. During

characteristic great winemakers share is that they

this fermenting time, grapes need constant attention

understand potential, and Cynthia has what it takes.

and punch downs are scheduled every six hours.

“It’s difficult to explain,” she said. “It is a very

This is when the grape skins rise to the surface

complex thing because heightened senses take over,

(the cap) and then have to be pushed back down

I just know what my babies need, sometimes even

into the juice with a specialized tool requiring an

before the lab tests.” This comes in handy since

extraordinary amount of physical effort. Cynthia does

winemakers are at the mercy of Mother Nature no

her own midnight punch downs. It is a time when

matter what their intentions, and not every year can

the winery is quiet with no distractions, allowing

be a special vintage.

her to wrap her thoughts and senses around the fermentations at hand. It helps her determine when

In a small, privately owned winery where every barrel

and if changes need to implemented.

counts, everything has to be done right and there is no room for mistakes. During crush, winemakers

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“This window of time is the one

Javelina Leap recently started to

chance to harvest grapes and begin

seriously compete internationally in

creating the best wine you can. It’s

distinguished competitions, and they

where art and science meet.”

have done very well. This familyoperated, premium boutique winery,

“Winemaking is hard work. It’s the

has a limited small staff that have

hardest

done.

been with them for a long time.

There is a piece of my heart and

“We are all part of the Javelina

soul in every bottle,” she said. Still,

Leap family, and these relationships

she can’t envision doing anything

make the whole thing an even better

else. She loves it, especially this

journey, not just for us but also our

time of year after the wine is made

customers,” she said.

thing

we’ve

ever

and she takes her first little samples from the barrels. “If it’s good now

The most anticipated part of all this

in the barrel, you know it will just

effort is tasting the wine. Maybe it’s

get better and better from there,”

a glass of something that has been

she said.

laid down for a while or a taste from the barrel that blows them over.

They

sometimes

ask

themselves

what would happen if they won

Sometimes Rod and Cynthia reflect

the lottery, and the answer comes

on what they have accomplished

back: they would build more rock

over the past 13 years; all the

walls, add more landscaping, buy

blood, sweat and sacrifices they

more land. They’d be doing the

made, as they sip a wine creation on

same thing in the same place. They

the deck of their home overlooking

love being in the Verde Valley, love

the transformation that has taken

Arizona, and are really proud of all

place on their land. “It is actually

the wineries that continue to make

looking

the

ever-evolving

their mark on the wine industry.

masterpiece

our

lives,”

said

Cynthia. Winemakers are part of a small club other

and out

they

often

loaning

help

each

Winemaking

and

wine

ownership

equipment

requires a lot of hard work and

to replace something broken at a

passion, it is not for the faint of

critical time, share a truck, or just

heart, but they love it and this shows

talk the language of winemaking.

itself in every glass.

There are only a handful of women head winemakers in Arizona who are

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The Battle

of the Beers

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Writer Jim McAllister

A-1 Beer. The word rolls off the tongue like a swig of Budweiser. In bowling, the fifth frame was usually a “beer frame,” softball leagues were routinely referred to as “beer leagues,” and that kegger in “Animal House” wasn’t about lemonade or wine. There have even been movies titled “Beer” and “Beerfest.” According to Gallup, beer outsold wine worldwide in 2011 by a margin of 189 billion liters to 24 billion liters. That’s quite a difference, but the wine lovers say the gap is closing rapidly since China is now downing the grape in much larger quantities than previously. It’s basically about personal taste, and as far as which will win the award for most product sold worldwide, I would place my bet on beer. A lot of beer drinkers will sample and enjoy an occasional glass of wine, but will most likely stick with the suds in the long run. It is usually cheaper and a lot more convenient, plus it has a more established foothold with the younger crowd. Today, there are about 2,800 breweries in the United States if you throw in a lot of recent boutique brands. That’s a lot, considering consolidations and the Prohibition days from 1920 to 1933 when there was supposedly no beer being brewed at all. In August 1961, I drove across Arizona from Ohio in a non-air conditioned car on my way to California for one last party before entering my four-year stint in the Air Force. There was no interstate then, so as I wound my way down Route 66, I noticed large billboards for big name brews of the day like Lucky Lager, Olympia and Burgermeister. A picture of a “cold one” was a welcome sight after being on the road all day. I still remember the slogans, “It’s Lucky when you are in Arizona,” and “Have a Burgie!”

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2,800 breweries in the USA A-1 beer is the most famous of the brews that originated in Arizona. Although the brand name “A-1” was not used until 1942, the Arizona Brewing Company that brewed it started in business after Prohibition ended in 1933. They occupied a building at 12th and Madison Streets in downtown Phoenix and produced brands under the names “Hopi,” “Dutch Treat,” “Apache” and “Wunderland.” Those brands were sold on draught while another brand known as “Sunbru” was their first bottled beer. Today, the original brewery location is occupied by a newer Phoenix Fire station, which retained the A-1 logo emblazoned on the floor of the entrance to the old building. With the introduction of A-1 shortly after the start of World War II, it wasn’t long before it dominated the state. There was no TV advertising in 1942, but through the use of signage, numerous radio jingles, sponsorship of local sports teams and a series of paintings done by noted artist of the time, Lon Megargee, it was a dominant campaign to sell some beer. By 1956, storm clouds were forming over A-1 sales. Although they were still doing all right, brands like Coors and Budweiser were making their way into the Phoenix market with high-powered and expensive advertising campaigns. Most retail outlets, whether bars or liquor stores, had little choice but to stock both brands. One distributor told his bar customers that they couldn’t sell Coors on tap unless they dropped A-1. Budweiser sued A-1 over the use of its eagle in their logo, saying it was too much like the Bud eagle. After a few more similar lawsuits, the owners of A-1 gave up and sold the brand to the Carling Brewing Company in 1964. They made an effort to revive it and even sponsored Phoenix Suns games on the radio from 1970-72 with Al McCoy whooping it up for A-1. It didn’t help and by the 1990s, Stroh’s Brewery owned the brand until they filed for bankruptcy.

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Season

In 2007, there was an effort made by a gentleman named Eli Drakulich to revive A-1. Mr. Drakulich owned 12 liquor and wine stores in Arizona and his plan was to produce the beer for sales in his stores by 2010. Unfortunately, he became ill and the A-1 brand passed on to Nimbus Brewing in Tucson. They produced it for a while, but it has since been discontinued.

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Insiderâ€™s View of

Page Springs Cellars

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elebrating its tenth anniversary, Page Springs Cellars is one of the first wineries in Arizona to

receive a score of 90 points, “Outstanding,” from Wine Spectator. This remarkable success came from the hard work of Eric Glomski, owner and head winemaker, his staff, and, as I discovered, his “rented mule.” ImagesAZ wanted an insider’s perspective of this awardwinning winery and found the perfect person to provide it. Bill Fanning has been there from the beginning and has done just about every job there is to do. He also has a wine named after him – well, sort of. Sitting across from Bill at a cottonwood-shaded picnic table with a breathtaking view of the landscape along the banks of Oak Creek, I asked him how he became interested in winemaking. Bill’s love of wine began when he was introduced to red

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wine by friends in Bermuda where he was working as an actuary in the re-insurance business. Fascinated, he read as much as he could about wine, and sipped and appreciated as he learned. His interest in winemaking began after he and his wife retired and moved to Sedona. His wife made it clear that he “needed something to do other than follow her around.” Luckily, at a wine dinner someone suggested he volunteer to work the harvest at Echo Canyon, a local winery. It was there he met manager Eric Glomski, and when Eric started Page Springs Cellars six months later, Bill joined him. That was January, 2004. Bill started as a volunteer, then became the first paid employee.

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IAZ: What was it like here when you first started?

challenges. The forklift didn’t have adequate brakes;

BF: It was volcanic farmland and we had to prepare

I learned to make it to stop without them, only

the soil to convert it to a vineyard. That meant pulling

dislocating my thumb once.

rocks, building walls, drilling holes for the vines and later pruning and picking. It was a lot of physical labor

We had a temperamental 25-year-old labeling machine

and couldn’t have been more different than what I had

from Germany that used a stinky, milk-based glue that

done previously. My skill level at that point was rock

shot out on the roller that held the labels. For more

moving and ditch wall building so I wasn’t allowed near

than one reason, we held our breath as it slapped the

the decorative walls being built around the winery.

label on and hoped it would stick and wasn’t crooked. The bottling machine would occasionally launch bottles

IAZ: What happened during the first harvest?

across the room, and “duck and cover” had a whole

BF: The first harvest came before the buildings were

new meaning. Somehow we made it all work and the

completed, so we did the bottling in the parking lot

wine was really good.

using a portable generator. To save costs, all the equipment was bought used, which presented additional

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IAZ: What was the plan for the winery? BF: The first year we did about 1,000 cases. I had helped Eric write his first business plan, laying out the production for the first five years. We blew by the numbers and, after only three years, we were producing 5,000 cases of wine. The buildings came behind the growth and we had to do a lot of juggling. Now we produce more than 8,000 cases annually, have a fantastic tasting room and a deck overlooking Oak

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Aaron has always dreamed of changing the world by having a career in public safety. By studying to become a firefighter at the Maricopa

IAZ: I heard that there is a wine named after you. BF: Early on, we didn’t have a light red wine for the summer and we needed one. After several

Community Colleges, he is learning how to help others and what to do when danger strikes. Aaron said working in public safety is something he has always wanted to do. “I have always wanted to help people, be there for others and touch people’s lives,” he said. With

experiments, I blended two wines

scholarships from the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation,

that were not supposed to be

Aaron has been able to access hands on training and learn from

blended together. In a blind

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tasting, everyone liked mine better

students like him.

than Eric’s. He said, “OK, we’ll use Bill’s blend, but I get to name it.” He called it “Mule’s Mistake.” IAZ: Why the name? BF: It is kind of an in-joke. Let me explain. When people used to ask me about my role here, I would tell them I was Eric’s rented mule, I did whatever he beat me to do.

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The mistake was in blending two wines that were not traditionally

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blended together before. The mistake is still is very popular, and we sell a lot of it. IAZ: How have things changed? BF: We used to be able to make all of our blending decisions in a few days. Now it takes weeks since we have 400 barrels in the cellars and you can’t rush through it. For one thing, even though you don’t swallow the wine when you are tasting, some of the alcohol inevitably comes through. There is a limit as to how much you should do that in one day. The old bottling machines that were held together with duct tape are gone; everything is computerized and runs smoothly. The harvest still requires very long days and it is a lot of physical work. But there is a reward. The wines are terrific and now just about all the grapes are grown in Arizona. IAZ: What is it like today? BF: There is now a staff of 35 very capable people. What is most remarkable to me is that Page Springs Cellars grew during tough economic times. And the wines run out; people love them. There was very little wine in the Verde Valley 10 years ago. Now it is thriving with over 10 wineries. Page Springs Cellars and Eric, in particular, had a lot to do with that as well as helping develop the Arizona wine industry as a whole. IAZ: Do you see yourself continuing to work here? Creator of “Mule’s Mistake” Bill Fanning

BF: I look around at the vineyard, the tasting room, the cellars, and I am so proud to have been part of this. It is such a beautiful place to work. I just love it here. There is an added benefit

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since the vineyard is on the Pacific flyway: lots of migrating birds stop by; eagles, kingfishers, you name it, it comes through here. Yes, I’ll continue to work two plus days per week, being the “rented mule,” working in the cellar, doing taxes, loading palettes, tasting blends, whatever is needed. After

Wines from Page Springs Cellars and Burning Tree Cellars were recognized with 90-point scores by Wine Spectator, the first of any Arizona wines to receive scores that exceed 89 points. Both were made from grapes grown on the Colibri Vineyard in southern Arizona and blended, bottled and cellared at Page Springs Cellars. The wines: 2010 Page Springs Cellars Colibri Syrah, Clone 174 and 2010 Burning Tree Cellars Colibri Syrah, Clone 99.

all, I have my namesake to live up to. —————— Page Spring Cellars received AZfoothills.com 2014 Best of Our Valley award in the category of Best Arizona Winery. They have a calendar full of both educational and entertaining events. They also offer onsite amenities including bocce, horseshoes, vineyard massage, winery tours and picnic baskets packed by their friendly tasting room staff with gourmet treats. Plus, they have a wine club that offers members access to special events and benefits. www.pagespringscellars.com 1500 N. Page Springs Road, Cornville 928-639-3004

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Beer Bars Writer Ricky Potts Photographer Bryan Black

Scottsdale resident Ricky Potts is a craft beer connoisseur whose journey through beer is well-documented in the blogosphere. From lagers to barleywines, he has found something to appreciate in every bottle or can. Ricky has spent countless hours educating consumers on beer, beer styles and even food pairings on a professional basis. He is also a certified beer server and founder of Bottoms Up Beer Tastings, a meetup group that gathered regularly until Potts shifted his focus to trying 1,001 beers, one refreshing sip at a time.

here are a lot of great brewing companies in Arizona. It also seems there are a lot of new brewing companies

opening up too, which is great. This is not only good for craft beer, but it shows that craft beer is thriving in the Southwest. With so many brewing companies in Arizona, it will be hard to pick favorites, but here are some of the best beers in the Grand Canyon State. Hopefully you have tried some of these beers. If not, I encourage you to give them a sip or a swig, and experience some unforgettable recipes. You might just find your next favorite beer. Bottoms up!

There are a lot of places in Arizona to drink beer. From a laundry list of brewing companies spread out across the Valley to a bar inside your local Fryâ€™s Marketplace, if you are thirsty, it isnâ€™t hard to find a place to enjoy craft beer. There are a lot of places to drink, but where are some of

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Papago Brewing Company

beers are typically not on happy hour) and any

Don’t let the name fool you. They don’t actually brew

alcoholic drink. Want a vodka tonic? It’s half price.

beer at Papago Brewing Company. They do have their

Craving a martini? Half price! The best part about

own beers, including Orange Blossom Ale and Oude

their happy hour is that they also offer reverse happy

Zuipers, which is Flemish for “Old Drunk,” but these beers

hour starting at 10 p.m.

are not brewed at this location; they just have a really good tap list and an awesome selection of bottles and

Mellow Mushroom also runs a Groupon discount

cans to choose from. They also have a delicious menu

quite a bit. Frequently, you can buy a Groupon for

filled with appetizers, sandwiches, pizza and more. We

$10 that gets you $20 to spend on food and drinks.

like Papago so much that we have a table we call our

Combine that with happy hour, and you can expect

own pretty much every time we are there.

an affordable experience.

a wide range of special events. They won a contest

Northside Bar at Whole Foods Scottsdale

and tapped a keg of unpasteurized Pilsner Urquell not

If it wasn’t for Whole Foods having a bar, I might

too long ago, and there were even people from the

not ever go in there. They do have a wide range of

brewery in town for the event. It might have been the

products, but I find it a bit overpriced. Their cold-

smoothest, easiest beer to drink that I have ever had,

brewed iced coffee is pretty good, though, but it is

and a beer that you will find on a lot of craft beer

Northside Bar that keeps me coming back.

Besides a great selection of craft beer, they also host

drinkers’ bucket lists. First off, they have an awesome selection of bottles If you visit Papago, make sure you order the Thai

and cans that are already cold. If you want to drink

chicken pizza. The sauce alone will have you coming

something from the cooler here, you can. They don’t

back for more.

charge more for that, either. Some bars will charge a

Mellow Mushroom City North Wait a second … isn’t that a pizza place? Yep. The

premium for drinking those beers, but not Northside Bar. Then you have the tap list. It might be the best tap list in the North Valley.

pizza is actually really good, too. But they serve beer at Mellow Mushroom. There are several locations

They also do a lot of tap takeovers, and recently

around the Valley, but this one is the best. They get

hosted one with Dogfish Head beers. They had all the

some delicious beers, and some rare beers at this

usual suspects, but also had a fresh keg of World Wide

specific location. They also do a lot of tap takeover

Stout, an 18 percent ABV beer that’s like drinking water.

with brewing companies like Firestone Walker and Elevation Beer Co.

There are a lot of places to drink beer in Arizona. Depending on what beer is being tapped and what

What makes this place special, besides their beer

night it is, I might be at any one of these locations.

selection, is their happy hour. During happy hour

Regardless of where you are drinking craft beer, raise

you can enjoy half-priced appetizers and half-priced

a glass and salute a thriving scene of delicious brew.

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The Queen of Crêpes, Marina Matatov has revolutionized the art of fine dining with her signature crêpes! Using the recipes that have been in her family for generations, she brings a unique Russian twist to a French classic that would have made her grandmother proud. The café serves both sweet and savory crêpes – there is something for everyone! Crêpes such as Dijon (chicken on top of melted cheddar cheese, tomatoes, Romaine lettuce with Dijon mustard dressing), and raspberry chicken (chicken with melted cheddar cheese, tomatoes, spinach topped with raspberry preserves and walnut pieces) can only be topped by a sweet sign-off such as cinnamon swirl (sweet butter walnuts, brown sugar cinnamon), lemon zest (fresh lemon juice, raw sugar and butter, topped with powdered sugar and whipped cream) or Yin Yang (bananas, Nutella and mini marshmallows). These fantastic crêpes can be enjoyed with out-of-this-world coffee and an array of beverages from the espresso bar. Great for a spring treat or a Sunday brunch with the family! Located at Stagecoach Village in Cave Creek 7100 E. Cave Creek Rd., Ste. 134B 480-488-3835

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recipe Beer-Marinated Grilled Chicken Skewers Writer and photographer Monica Longenbaker

Beer. This bubbly, bitter concoction has been brewing up for centuries helping to forge friendships, relax after a long, hard day’s work, and celebrate most any occasion. But did you know that beer also helps produce some of the most tender, succulent chicken you’ve ever tasted?

For this recipe, the complex flavor of the beer adds richness to the chicken while keeping it juicy and moist. Experiment with different types of beer, but be sure to choose one that you personally like to drink. A lighter beer will give a more subtle flavor, while a darker beer will be much more assertive on the palate. It’s the perfect dish for a summer barbecue!

Ingredients (Yield: 6-8 Skewers): 6 chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-2” pieces 2 tablespoons cooking oil 1 tablespoon garlic, minced 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons honey ½ teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped 6-8 skewers, soaked in water for at least 2 hours 1 cup beer 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper

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Directions: 1. In a bowl, whisk together the cooking oil, garlic, Dijon mustard, honey, thyme, and beer. Pour the mixture over chicken pieces and marinate for at least 1 hour (up to 24 hours). 2. Remove chicken from the marinade (optional: reserve marinade for glaze) and carefully arrange on pre-soaked skewers (about 5-6 pieces per skewer). Season with salt and pepper. 3. Heat grill to medium high heat. Place skewers directly over the fire and cook for about 4 minutes on each side or until cooked through. 4. Optional: Boil excess marinade for 5-10 minutes or until thick to create a glaze. Remove any impurities by straining through a fine-mesh strainer. Baste the chicken with the glaze while grilling.

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