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Lifestyle Letter

A Time to be Thankful

hankful: it’s a word that gets tossed around a lot this time of year as November arrives and 2017 begins to draw to a close.

And although it typically marks the winding down of the year, November is also a season of beginnings. This month begins the season of giving and the season of receiving. It begins the season of family gatherings and time spent with friends. It’s the month of Thanksgiving Day parades, Black Friday shopping, mom’s traditional holiday dinners and naps on the couch when you’ve had too much turkey ... or casserole ... or pie … But, perhaps most importantly, it’s the beginning of a season of reflection and gratefulness.

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While we’re incredibly thankful for all of the food (who isn’t thankful for the person who came up with pie?), wine and family time November brings—food and wine is this month’s theme, after all—here at North Scottsdale Lifestyle, we’re truly thankful for you. When we fill this magazine each month with local restaurants, locally-owned businesses and inspiring members of the North Scottsdale community, it’s because we’re thankful for everything the place we call home has to offer, and for you—the readers and members of this community—who continue to inspire us to make every issue of this publication special. Thank you for taking the time to join us as we strive to connect you with your community through meaningful words and beautiful photographs. And to you, our readers, take some time to think about what you’re thankful for this November. May you find gratitude in the little things, and may the list of what you’re thankful for go on forever.

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November 2017

16 Pass the Pie

Departments 8

Good Times

Around Town

Culinary Creations

Food & Wine

Hot Spot

Realty Report

Lifestyle Calendar

Local’s Choice

Try Pairing These Two Pies with Wine This Fall

22 Out of the Kitchen

Meet Three of Scottsdale’s Top Sommeliers

27 FineMark Bank DC Ranch Announces Dining Option On-site

Bank to Host Daily Lunches, Community Events as Part of their

Unique Client Services Model

38 Holiday Traditions

Sharing Some of North Scottsdale’s Best Holiday Memories

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Good Times

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Good Times

Dominick’s Steakhouse Hosts Fitz’s Supper Club

Larry Fitzgerald and the Grand Illusion took center stage at Dominick’s Steakhouse on Monday, August 28, for the Ninth Annual Fitz’s Supper Club - Celebrities at Your Service. Raising more than $550,000 for the First Down Fund, guests enjoyed an evening filled with trickery, wonderment and excitement all night long. PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED BY FIRST DOWN FUND

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The Seventh Annual HopeKids Boots and Bling Gala

The Seventh Annual HopeKids Boots and Bling gala took place at the home of Mark and Bev Nuessle in Scottsdale. Thanks to the generosity of 190 attendees, $86,260 was raised to provide hope and an ongoing calendar of events to more than 1,400 Arizona families who have a child with a life-threatening medical condition. PHOTOS PROVIDED BY HOPEKIDS

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Around Town

AROUND TOWN

US CRYOTHERAPY NOW OPEN, ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH PHOENIX RISING SOCCER TEAM US Cryotherapy, which just opened in Scottsdale, has partnered with the Phoenix Rising Soccer team as the team's cryotherapy center of choice.

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MIKE AZZARO TO PLAY AT BENTLEY SCOTTSDALE POLO CHAMPIONSHIPS One of the greatest American polo players in the sport’s history, and a fan favorite known for his aggressive style, polo legend Mike Azzaro will make his debut at the seventh annual Bentley Scottsdale

Polo

Championships,

US Cryotherapy offers whole body refrigerated cryotherapy where a

November 11 and 12 at Wells Fargo Field, located at WestWorld of

client walks around in a cold room for whole body cooling vs. standing

Scottsdale. Inducted into the Polo Hall of Fame in 2013, Azzaro will

in a tube with liquid nitrogen. Elite athletes from all over the world testify

represent defending champion Aspen Valley Polo Club—owned by

to the benefits and use whole body cryotherapy as part of their training.

Marc and Melissa Ganzi—where he has been one of their most dom-

Come experience the benefits for yourself with the new client

inant players since recently making his summer polo season debut.

special or come to the opening celebration from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

On Saturday, enjoy all your polo party favorites as well as new ele-

November 9 at 14747 N Northsight Blvd., Scottsdale. Mix and

ments like a live performance by the Phoenix Opera, live Shakespeare

mingle with the players while enjoying libations, appetizers, gifts,

and new VIP tents. The featured match of the day begins at 2:15 p.m. Be

demonstrations, a silent auction and more. RSVP required to

sure to get your tickets to the Scottsdale Maserati Brunch on Sunday.

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Sponsorships and tickets, tables and tents ranging from $25 to $4,000 are available at ThePoloParty.com or by calling 480.423.1414.

ANNUAL NOTRE DAME PREP CULINARY FESTIVAL GETS AN A+ Notre Dame Prep of Scottsdale is preparing for Culinary Festival 2017 set from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, November 11, on the NDP campus, 9701 E. Bell Road. Culinary Festival, with media sponsor Lifestyle Publications, is a casual community event held each year to bring school supporters, families and the community together through fantastic food. Each year, the campus is transformed into an elegant all-inclusive dining venue featuring some of the most popular restaurants in Scottsdale as a community-building event put on by the school’s advancement team. More than 15 local

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restaurants are prepped to wow eventgoers with exceptional tastes of the Valley. Last year more than 350 guests attended. The band Elvis Before Noon will provide live entertainment

Founded by Scott and Marla Berger, of Scottsdale, the Tree of Life

and Scottsdale Beer Company will provide beverages. Registration

Movement aims to unify mankind and heal the world through a global

is $100 in advance at NDPSaints.org or $125 at the door. For more

spiritual awakening. The power of their mission is embodied by the Tree

information, please contact Heather Weurding at 480.634.8284 or at

of Life Intention Stick. Each Intention Stick is sold with a list of empower-

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ing words to select and wear close to the heart. The wearer sends their intentions out to the universe by carrying them close to their heart and can transform their reality in whichever direction they desire. Designed in several fabrications, the Tree of Life Intention Stick is available at Addison Taylor Fine Jewelry in Scottsdale. Proceeds

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS’ ZACK AND EMILY GREINKE NAMED HONORARY COCHAIRS OF SEVENTH ANNUAL DRIVING OUT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

will benefit charities around the world and will be used to plant trees

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Domestic Violence Celebrity Golf & Gala returns with even more

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star power, including honorary chairs Zack and Emily Greinke, Thursday, November 2 and Friday, November 3. More than 50 celebrity athletes from MLB, NFL, NBA and PGA, and 500 all-star evening VIPS will turn out to raise half a million dollars for Chrysalis and victims of domestic violence. The celebrity golf tournament takes place Thursday at Talking Stick Golf Club. Golf is $1,000 for individual players and includes two gala tickets or $4,000 for a foursome and eight gala tickets. Awards reception and closing ceremonies follow the golf tournament. The

celebrity

gala on

Friday

will

be held in an air hanger at Hanger One in Scottsdale. Enjoy a cocktail party with live music and entertainment, a silent auction, savory tasting stations of local cuisine and signature cocktails while mixing and mingling with celebrity athletes. Driving Out Domestic Violence was founded in 2011 by Lauren Teahen and her husband, Mark, a retired professional baseball player. Kelsey and J.J. Putz, also a retired professional baseball player, are the driving force behind the event. Chrysalis, a 36-year-old Arizona agency, leads the community to broad-based solutions to prevent abuse. To date, Driving Out Domest ic Violence Celebrity Golf & Gala, has raised more than $1.5 million.

ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER ANNOUNCES POMPEII: THE EXHIBITION Opening Saturday, November 18, and running through May 28, 2018, "Pompei: The Exhibition" examines life in Pompeii before and after the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79. This promises to be one of the most significant and immersive international exhibitions to fill Arizona Science Center’s Sybil B. Harrington Galleries, located on Level 3. In this blockbuster exhibition, guests will become time travelers, transported to the bustling commercial port and strategic military and trading center of Pompeii. More than 200 precious artifacts on loan from CONTINUED >

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Around Town

Coming Soon

(CON TI N UED)

the unparalleled collection of the Naples National Archaeological Museum in Italy will bring to life how Pompeii’s people lived, loved, worked, worshipped and celebrated. In perhaps the most powerful portion of the exhibition, exquisite body casts of adults and children will vividly communicate the emotions of the victims. More details at AZScience.org.

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER SCOTTSDALE ANNOUNCES LIVE & LOCAL EVENT The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale will hold its Live & Local event, presented by GoDaddy, transforming the District at Desert Ridge in Phoenix to a red carpet dining and entertainment event destination. Celebrating the best of the Arizona dining, cocktail and live music scene, Live & Local’s entertainment and culinary lineup includes local restaurant and beverage partners, celebrity mixologists, performers and more. Hosted by the BGCS Associate Board in

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partnership with the Arizona Restaurant Association, the event features acclaimed restaurants offering tasty bites and performances by local entertainment on the main stage near Dave & Busters from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. General admission tickets are $65 each and include access to on-stage entertainment, beer garden and wine tastings, and samplings from 20 local restaurants. VIP tickets are $150 each and include mixologists serving up drinks from a full cocktail bar, upgraded wine selections, 10 additional restaurants catering exclusively to VIP guests, and an after party from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. For tickets and more information, visit BGCS.org.

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HISTORIC OLD TOWN COMES ALIVE WITH JURIED ARTISTS, DELECTABLE FOOD AND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT The 24th Annual ArtFest of Scottsdale brings the best of the artist community to the Valley of the Sun, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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November 18 and 19. Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza, located at 75th Street and Indian School Road, will bustle with more than 180 fine artists selling their masterpieces, along with local musicians and food vendors representing a variety of cultural tastes. Just in time for holiday gift-giving season, ArtFest of Scottsdale features fine arts in a variety of mediums such as metal, paint, clay and glass, as well as crafts and wares including jewelers and sculptors. Two stages feature live music from artists such as Arizona Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame inductee Walt Richardson, among

other

musicians

representing

genres such as jazz, country and rock 'n' roll. ArtFest also encompasses an interactive kids zone, local nonprofit book sale and other local community organizations such as Creciendo Unidos and the Boys and Girls Club that help with the event. ArtFest of Scottsdale offers free parking and free admission. Dogs are welcome. For more information, visit 888ArtFest.com.

FOUR NOTRE PREP DAME STUDENTS NAMED SEMIFINALISTS IN NATIONAL MERIT COMPETITION Four

seniors

from

Notre

Dame

Preparatory High School were named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists: Joshua

Babu,

Reilly

Bettis,

Brandon

Figueroa and Tayler Smith. These local students are among the approximately 16,000 semifinalists nationwide in the 63rd annual National Merit Scholarship program. These academically talented high school seniors have the opportunity to continue in the competition for 7,500 National Merit Scholarship awards worth more than $32 million that will be offered next spring. They will continue to the next level of the competition to become National Merit Finalists and the possibility of becoming a National Merit Scholar. Of all the semifinalists nationwide, roughly 15,000 are expected to advance to the finalist level. They will be notified in February. November 2017 | North Scottsdale Lifestyle

Culinary Creations

P e h t i e s s a Try Pairing These Two Pies

ARTICLE KATHLEEN BLAIR

THANKSGIVING DINNER & WINE PAIRINGS CRANBERRY SAUCE with La Marca Prosecco or Whispering Angel Rosé SWEET POTATOES with Trefethen Riesling TURKEY AND DRESSING with Gibbs Cabernet, Trefethen Riesling, Fetzer Gewürztraminer or Robert Hall Merlot, Elouan Pinot Noir, Beran Zinfandel PECAN PIE, PUMPKIN PIE with Castello Del Poggio Moscato, Oloroso Sherry From Deborah Rock, Wine Steward at Fry's Food and Drug, Scottsdale

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With Wine This Fall

APPLE, CRANBERRY AND WALNUT PIE PAIR WITH: Taylor Fladgate Vidal Ice Wine

INGREDIENTS FOR THE CRUST

SUGGESTION FROM: Deborah Rock, Wine Steward at Fry’s Food and Drug, Scottsdale

1 1/8 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/4 pound unsalted butter 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup cold water INGREDIENTS FOR THE FILLING 6 cups sliced green apples, peeled 1 cup cranberries 1 cup lightly toasted walnuts 2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 cup sugar 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon salt INGREDIENTS FOR THE TOPPING 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons finely dried crystallized ginger 6 tablespoons unsalted butter INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preheat oven 375 F. In a food processor with a pastry blade, combine flour, sugar and cinnamon. 2. Blend butter until mixture resembles coarse meal, pea size. 3. Mix the salt and water. Add to flour mixture. Blend until the dough comes together. 4. On floured board, flatten dough into a circle. Roll your dough making an 11-inch circle about 8-inch thick. 5. Gently fold dough into quarters and transfer to 9-inch pie pan. Point at center, unfold dough to the rim, pressing gently. Trim overhanging dough then refrigerate 15 minutes. 6. In a large bowl, gently mix together all filling ingredients. 7. In a small bowl, make the streusel topping combining with a fork the flour, sugar and ginger. 8. With fingers, rub in butter until lumps are no longer visible. 9. Assemble pie, transferring filling into pie shell. Sprinkle streusel topping over pie then crimp edges of pie dough. 10. Bake on the middle rack of oven 1 hour or until crust is lightly brown. Wrap crust edges with foil to prevent over-browning after 40 minutes. From The Wine Lover’s Cookbook.

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Culinary Creations

(CON TI N U ED)

PRALINE PUMPKIN PIE INGREDIENTS

PAIR WITH: Tobin James Liquid Love or Moet & Chandon Nector SUGGESTION FROM: Deborah Rock, Wine

1⁄3 cup pecans, finely chopped 1⁄3 cup brown sugar, packed 3 tablespoons butter, softened 1 10-inch unbaked pastry shell INGREDIENTS FOR THE FILLING 3 eggs, lightly beaten 1⁄2 cup brown sugar, packed 1⁄2 cup sugar 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cloves 1 16-ounce can pumpkin 1 1⁄2 cups half-and-half Chopped pecans INSTRUCTIONS 1. Combine the pecans, sugar and butter; press into the bottom of pie shell. 2. Prick sides of pastry with a fork. Bake at 450 F for 10 minutes; cool for 5 minutes. 3. Combine eggs, brown sugar, sugar, flour, cinnamon, salt, ginger and cloves; stir in pumpkin. 4. Gradually add cream. 5. Pour into pie shell. If desired, sprinkle chopped pecans on top. 6. Bake at 350 F for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. 7. Cool completely, then store in the refrigerator. From FoodNetwork.com.

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Steward at Fry's Food and Drug, Scottsdale

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Food & Wine

HOLIDAY

WINE pairings PERFECT PALATES FROM JENNIFER INGELLIS, DIRECTOR OF PROCUREMENT AT TASTING ROOM + PAIRINGS FOR YOUR CLASSIC FAMILY HOLIDAY DISHES ARTICLE NICOLETTE MARTIN

WHITES

ROSÉS

REDS

“Rich, full-bodied whites like

“Pinot Noir, Beaujolais and lighter

“In years past, most people wouldn’t

Chardonnay, Viognier, Gewürztraminer

bodied Cabernet Franc from the Loire

think to pull out their favorite rosé to

and Rhône White Blends pair delightfully

Valley make excellent companions to

pair with Thanksgiving dinner, but

with many of the dishes found on the

the savory, herb-inflected dishes at a

it’s actually a fantastic wine to have

Thanksgiving table. For example, pump-

typical Thanksgiving feast. The ele-

handy this time of year. Fuller-bodied

kin soup or butternut squash with brown

vated acidity, as well as the nuances

rosé made with Grenache, Syrah and

butter and sage is a delicious match for a

of mushroom and dried herbs, make

Cabernet Franc are excellent matches

richly textured Chardonnay. The warmer

these wines stellar accompaniments,

for the richer foods that make their way

spices of autumn, like nutmeg, cinnamon

keeping your palate refreshed while

to the holiday table, the juicy acidity

and clove, are complementary to this

elevating the complementary notes

keeping your palate from becoming

style of wine, as many have similar notes

found in the food.”

tired and overwhelmed from all the

interwoven with toasted oak nuances.”

sumptuous dishes.”

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Pinot Noir

Lambrusco

uncle bill’s cheesy potatoes

mom’s sweet potato casserole

Sauvignon Blanc Moscato D’Asti +

aunt mary’s green bean casserole

Grandma’s pumpkin pie

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out of the

Kitchen ARTICLE MINDY HASKINS

MEET THREE OF SCOTTSDALE'S TOP SOMMELIERS

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SOMMELIER, TALAVERA AT THE FOUR SEASONS RESORT SCOTTSDALE AT TROON NORTH

Shaun Adams moved to Arizona in 2000 to become a chef; instead, he ended up in the front of the house. “I realized how much more I enjoyed interacting with guests than working behind-the-scenes in the kitchen,” he says. As the sommelier at Talavera at the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North, Adams uses his creativity to introduce new flavors and educate guests on the extensive wine selection—520 options! His passion for wine began in 2006 at the Phoenician, where he was running private events. He started to notice how a great food and wine pairing impacted how much the diners enjoyed their events. “The influence that wine can bring to the diner’s experience is amazing,” he says. “It takes a regular meal and turns it into a memory.” Adams started to learn more about wine and passed the Certified Sommelier exam with the Court of Master Sommeliers. He is also a Certified Specialist of Spirits and a Certified Specialist of Wine through the Society of Wine Educators. Adams has been at Talavera for almost 10 years and runs the wine program.

WHAT’S A COMMON MISTAKE THAT PEOPLE MAKE WHEN PAIRING WINES WITH FOOD? “Not considering the body of the wine to the body of the food. Flavors can interact well with each other, whether it’s a contrast or a mirroring flavor pairing. Overthinking the flavors of the wine and the dish without thinking of the richness or delicate qualities in them can end up hurting the overall success of the pairing.”

“Wine bridges history, geology, farming and enjoyment, all in one glass.”

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OUT OF THE KITCHEN (C ON TI N U ED)

LEAD SOMMELIER, MICHAEL MINA’S BOURBON STEAK AT THE FAIRMONT SCOTTSDALE PRINCESS

Jason Caballero has reached a pinnacle in the sommelier world. He is the first person in the Valley in 17 years to receive the Advanced Sommelier certification from the Court of Master Sommeliers. To put that into perspective, there are probably 800 Advanced Sommeliers in the entire world. Caballero worked in restaurants throughout college in Tucson. He liked it so much that he stayed in the restaurant business after graduation. When Olive & Ivy opened at the Scottsdale Waterfront in 2006, Caballero was hired as a bartender and started interacting with the in-house sommelier, Kyle Erickson. “I didn’t know anything about wine, and he blew my mind,” he says. “I was an engineering major, so I wanted to know the how, the why, the nuts and bolts of wine. I wanted to learn the world of wine in one day. I probably drove him nuts asking so many questions, but I soaked it in.” After a stint as the wine director at the now-closed Vintage 95 Wine Lounge in downtown Chandler, he sat for the Advanced Sommelier certification in March 2017 and passed. Caballero has been the lead sommelier at Michael Mina’s Bourbon Steak at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess for two years.

WHAT’S A GOOD WINE TO BRING TO A DINNER PARTY?

“I’m somewhat of a hopeless romantic. When I wasn’t working with wine, I had a large void.”

“Riesling is an incredible accompaniment to any get-together. The wine is refreshing, easy to drink and versatile—it’ll work with nearly any type of food. A good way to find a good German Riesling is to look for the ‘VDP’ symbol on the label. It will be an eagle with a cluster of grapes inside it called a ‘traubenadler.’”

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Jason

o r e l l a Cab

“The world of wine has led me to meet people and develop friendships with wonderful people from all over the world.”

SOMMELIER, MASTRO’S OCEAN CLUB

Duke Hornia’s path to becoming a sommelier was completely by chance. He was working in Boston for a travel company that was across the street from Jimmy’s Harborside, a popular restaurant at the time. When the travel company went under, the owners of Jimmy’s offered him a job as the maitre d’. It was his first job in the restaurant industry. That was 38 years ago. Hornia made his way up the industry chain and has been the sommelier at Mastro’s Ocean Club for 14 years. “I love the fast pace and exciting atmosphere that the place generates,” he says. “The food and service is first class, making it one of the most popular restaurants in the Valley not only for our local guests but also for visitors from out of state and country.” Hornia’s love of wine has been a journey that’s lasted more than 25 years. He says once he was exposed to wine, he wanted to learn everything there was to know about them. He started tasting the wine the distributors would bring in and study up on them. In 2005, he became a Certified Sommelier.

WHO HAS BEEN YOUR BIGGEST INFLUENCE?

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Hornia

“I first knew that I wanted to be a sommelier when I was running a restaurant at the Four Seasons Resort in Wailea, Maui. I was fortunate to have a sommelier, Kris Harriman, expose and educate me on all things wine-related. I consider him to be the person who has influenced me the most in my wine career.”

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F I NEM A RK BA NK DC RANC H A NNOU NC ES DI N I NG OP TIONS O N -SIT E BANK TO HOST DAILY LUNCHES, COMMUNITY EVENTS AS PART OF THEIR UNIQUE CLIENT SERVICES MODEL

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ine dining and banking are two words we don’t often hear simultaneously. With modern-day banking vastly done online and via phone, regular interactions between client and asso-

ciate are somewhat obsolete. This translates to high turnover when choosing a financial institution. FineMark Bank of DC Ranch hopes to change that dynamic, with their new custom dining options on-site. The facility will host meals in an elegant dining room during client meetings, bringing the banking experience to the next level and making a lasting impression on the Scottsdale community. When FineMark Bank opened its doors in 2007, CEO Joe Catti had an appetite for success that did not align with the style of traditional

financial institutions. FineMark’s mission is to provide extraordinary client service, and the addition of full-service dining, complete with executive chefs at three of its 11 locations, means clients will want to do business on-site more often. The DC Ranch Scottsdale location marks the bank’s fourth location to offer this unique amenity and gives FineMark the chance to whet the palate of those looking for relationship longevity when choosing a bank. “Having an on-site chef who operates in a commercial kitchen allows our associates to host lunch meetings daily," David Dunlevy, Scottsdale DC Ranch managing executive, says. " The

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“HAVING AN ON-SITE CHEF WHO OPERATES IN A COMMERCIAL KITCHEN ALLOWS OUR ASSOCIATES TO HOST LUNCH MEETINGS DAILY,”

meals are served in our community rooms here at our DC Ranch

and Gainey Ranch offices, associates can host a wide range of

or Gainey Ranch offices. Menus change often, and clients can

events, large and small.

choose from a variety of options.”

While well-appointed, these dining rooms offer an environment that

FineMark will also utilize the chef and the new community

makes clients more apt to come into the bank and discuss financial

room for client cocktail receptions, education presentations and

decisions in a confidential yet comfortable environment. The dining

events for outside groups. Dunlevy believes it is an important way

experience allows for a rare personal touch that is crucial in keeping

FineMark continues to give back, as well as build a strong rapport

with FineMark’s mission to stand out from others in its industry. And

with the community it serves.

while Dunlevy notes that his location is still in the process of hiring its

The community room in the new space at DC Ranch will

executive chef, he will begin service by way of local restaurants and

seat up to 50 people for a group presentation. Coupled with

catering companies. These partnerships further exemplify the fresh

the state-of-the-art conference rooms in both the DC Ranch

perspective FineMark of DC Ranch strives for in its industry.

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LIST PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/LIST

*DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

N 154th ST

$779,000

$800,000

103%

535

4.5

N 79th ST

$799,000

$800,000

100%

122

3.5

MIRABEL CLUB

$1,310,000

100%

3.5

N 105th WAY

$975,000

100%

169

3.5

PINNACLE PEAK VISTAS 3

$1,999,000

100%

4.5

TERRAVITA

$820,000

100%

2.5

HIGH POINT RANCH

$2,125,000

100%

SAND FLOWER

$799,900

$795,000

99%

4.5

PRESERVE

$750,000

$745,000

99%

215

3.5

BELLA VISTA REPLAT

$849,500

$840,000

99%

132

DESERT MOUNTAIN PHASE 2

$750,000

$740,000

99%

$1,030,000

$1,015,000

99%

180

4.5

PINNACLE RESERVE EAST

$915,000

$897,500

98%

113

3.5

PINNACLE RIDGE AT TROON NORTH

$825,000

$809,000

98%

383

4.5

SONORAN HILLS

$1,180,000

$1,157,000

98%

109

BELLA VISTA

$750,000

$730,000

97%

3.75

GRAYHAWK

$839,000

$815,000

97%

2.5

DC RANCH

$1,725,000

$1,675,000

97%

370

4.5

DESERT MOUNTAIN

$850,000

$825,000

97%

MONTERRA

$835,000

$810,000

97%

125

GRAYHAWK RAPTOR RETREAT

$999,980

$970,000

97%

232

2.5

$1,499,000

$1,450,000

97%

SINCUIDADOS

$750,000

$725,000

97%

216

2.5

DC RANCH

$1,295,000

$1,250,000

97%

211

DESIERTO VIDA

TROON MOUNTAIN

Information obtained from Comparative Market Analysis from ARMLS for all agents for 9-1-17 through 9-30-17. *DOM=Days on Market.

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Lifestyle Calendar

November NOVEMBER 1

NOVEMBER 9

THIRD ANNUAL DIVERSITY & INCLUSION CAREER EVENT

EDDIE PALMIERI LATIN JAZZ ORCHESTRA

NORTH PHOENIX BAPTIST CHURCH

SCOTTSDALE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

Top employers will be on hand to meet talented people from a vari-

Jazz is about 100 years old, and Latin jazz is 80. But Latin jazz also has

ety of backgrounds, ethnicities, experiences, beliefs and abilities. This

another name: Eddie Palmieri. Palmieri, one of jazz's legendary pia-

free event for job seekers allows attendees to learn about the compa-

nists and band leaders, will appear in concert with his Latin Jazz Or-

ny cultures and opportunities. 9 a.m. to noon

chestra as part of a tour commemorating his 80th birthday. 7:30 p.m.

NOVEMBER 4

NOVEMBER 9

MOSCOW STATE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

COREY'S HEAVENLY TOUR WITH COREY FELDMAN

SCOTTSDALE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

BLK LIVE

Classical music's most beloved piano concerto, a symphony of epic pro-

BLK Live announces a concert by Corey Feldman and his band. Feld-

portions and a youthful work by a major composer make up the pro-

man is an American actor and singer and has starred in many movies

gram when the Moscow State Symphony Orchestra performs under the

including "Goonies," "Stand by Me," "The Lost Boys," "Gremlins," "The

baton of music director and chief conductor Pavel Kogan. This will be the

Burbs," "License to Drive" and many more.

opening concert of the 2017-18 Virginia G. Piper Concert Series.

NOVEMBER 4

NOVEMBER 9-DECEMBER 31 “100 YEARS OF ANDREW WYETH”

MAD FOR THE MUSIC | 2017 AUDREY'S ANGELS GALA

AMERICAN FINE ART INC.

THE CAMBY

American Fine Art Inc. presents

Join Audrey's Angels for its annual fundraising gala, Mad For The

this exhibit, a celebration of life

Music. This lively event will feature renowned artist Randall Hedden,

and art. “100 Years of Andrew

silent and live auctions and raffles. Funds will benefit Audrey's Angels

Wyeth” spans Wyeth’s career,

Music Enrichment Programs.

from the early works that estab-

NOVEMBER 5

lished his reputation to two of the last pieces he would create, "Snow

THE OKEE DOKEE BROTHERS

Hill" and "The Crossing." On view

SCOTTSDALE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

through December 31, 2017.

The Grammy Award-winning duo of Justin Lansing and Joe Mailander records and performs family music with a goal to inspire children

NOVEMBER 10

and their parents to get outside and experience nature. They have put

SWING TIME 1940S

their passion for the outdoors at the heart of their musical collabora-

HANGAR PARTY

tions. They believe this can motivate kids to gain a greater respect for

ROSS AVIATION HANGAR

the natural world, their communities and themselves.

Join radio host Mike Broomhead

NOVEMBER 9

and special guest Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane as they emcee

CAREER CONNECTORS

this special charity gala! The key-

HIGHLANDS CHURCH

note speaker is legendary fighter pilot Captain Jerry Yellin, author of

Are you in career transition? Come and discover Career Connectors,

The Last Fighter Pilot, who flew the last combat mission of WWII.

a nonprofit organization connecting professionals to high-quality resources and hiring companies. Events are available at no cost. Each

NOVEMBER 11

event includes professional career speakers with presentations on

AN EVENING WITH RITA RUDNER

relevant job search topics, 300-400 featured hiring companies, net-

SCOTTSDALE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

working, resume help, career coaches, LinkedIn coaches and busi-

Comedian Rita Rudner, who has charmed her way into the hearts of

ness portraits. For more information, visit CareerConnectors.org or

millions with her witty stand-up routines, sold-out tours, best-selling

call 480.442.5806. 32

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books and appearances on HBO and late-night television, brings her unique brand of soft-spoken humor to the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. 8 p.m.

NOVEMBER 11 NOTRE DAME PREP CULINARY FESTIVAL NOTRE DAME PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL Pull up a chair at Notre Dame Prep's Culinary Festival. See how the campus is transformed into an all-inclusive casual, yet elegant celebration venue. This event features food from many popular Scottsdale restaurants, wine, beer from the Scottsdale Beer Company and live music by Elvis Before Noon. Tickets are $100.

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NOVEMBER 11 THE CANINE COUTURE WESTWORLD OF SCOTTSDALE Oh My Dog! is producing The Canine Couture runway show on Saturday, November 11, at the Seventh Annual Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships. The event will be a showcase of Scottsdale’s most stylish pooches. Participation is open to all breeds and age of dogs. Dogs will be judged on their appearance and the creativity of their outfits by a panel of canine couture experts.

NOVEMBER 12 SLIDER THROWDOWN KIERLAND COMMONS

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HOMEWARD BOUND'S OLD BAGS LUNCHEON THE ARIZONA BILTMORE RESORT The highly anticipated event, Old Bags Luncheon, will be returning this fall for another day full of fashion with some exciting surprises! The success of the Old Bags Luncheon has been able to provide

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NOVEMBER 17-19 & 24-26 21ST ANNUAL HIDDEN IN THE HILLS SONORAN ARTS LEAGUE Arizona’s largest and longest-running artist studio tour and sale. A signature event of the nonprofit Sonoran Arts League, featuring 174 artists in 44 studio locations throughout the scenic Desert Foothills communities of Cave Creek, Carefree and North Scottsdale. Admission is free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. SonoranArtsLeague.org

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Bluegrass favorites with their own brand of acoustic fusion, The HillBenders have defined a unique sound and style combining classic rock ‘n’ roll with traditional bluegrass. Tickets: $35 and $55. For more information about the Arizona Musicfest Fall Fest, visit AZMusicfest.org or call 480. 422.8449.

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NOVEMBER 18 DAVID SEDARIS ORPHEUM THEATRE With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, David Sedaris has become one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers. The great skill with which he slices through cultural euphemisms and political correctness proves that Sedaris is a master of satire and

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NOVEMBER 18-26 MERMAID MAGIC ODYSEA AQUARIUM The popular Mermaid Magic experience will return to OdySea Aquarium this winter from

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November 18 through November 26. Guests will enjoy special encounters with these mythical creatures during operating hours. For more information about the OdySea Aquarium, call 480.291.8000 or visit OdyseaAquarium.com.

NOVEMBER 19 ASU: BIG BAND MATINEE SCOTTSDALE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Combining performances with commentary from the stage, this concert series showcases the talented faculty and students of the Arizona State University Herberger Institute School of Music. A longtime favorite of Valley audiences, the ASU Concert Jazz Band performs choice selections spanning the history of big

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NOVEMBER 19 SCOTTSDALE PHILHARMONIC PRESENTS BEETHOVEN'S NINTH SYMPHONY SCOTTSDALE BIBLE CHURCH Beethoven’s spectacular Ninth Symphony, “Ode to Joy”, will be performed by the Scott-

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holiday traditions

SHARING SOME OF NORTH SCOTTSDALE’S BEST HOLIDAY MEMORIES

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raditions connect us with family and history as nothing

The

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Thanksgiving for the Luoma fam-

else can. One whiff of my mom’s sweet potato dish mixed

favorite holiday tradition is Christmas

ily means waking early to cook

with cinnamon and apples then topped with roasted marsh-

Eve PJ night. Everyone gets new paja-

their favorite dishes, watching the

mallows induces years of memories and jokes about it being

mas and dons their gift that evening.

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade

the dessert we pretend is a side dish. But my new traditions

Some change earlier than others.

are treasured as well. My husband’s family cooks a turkey in

Opening a present on Christmas Eve

around a festive table for dinner

a pit the men dig together in the backyard and Thanksgiving

is fun even when you know what’s

with family, and celebrating all

includes piñatas and homemade tortillas. May you spend time

in the box.

they’re grateful for.

their

pajamas,

with your family this holiday season, enjoy the comfort of old traditions and the joy of starting a few of your own.

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The entire family comes to their ranch for a Thanksgiving feast of

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barbecued turkey and ham with all the trimmings. The six grand-

Thanksgiving in the McMahon

kids have fun playing baseball and

family always revolves around

making gingerbread houses while

fields, football and feasting. A walk

eating all the candy.

around his brothers’ farm fields is followed by a large, loud gathering with as many as 35 revelers. Finally, everybody, save one, roots against the Cowboys!

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A house full of family and a big roasted turkey is a must for the Schuberts at Thanksgiving. They’re grateful to celebrate together after

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Joey and his father, Tomaso, do all the holiday cook-

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ing and in exchange, the ladies clean the disaster

holidays that followed.

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