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Now that Arizona's housing market is finally starting to recover, the ultimate luxury home show, Street of Dreams, is back in the Valley after an absence of more than 10 years. The six-week luxury home tour returns to the Phoenix area in October; Street of Dreams at Whitewing at Germann Estates in Gilbert will showcase five custom-built homes, which are now under construction. (Builders include E and A Custom Homes, Love Development and Construction, Inc., Mark of Excellence Builders LLC, Rainey Homes of AZ, Inc. and Sharp Western Development.) Each home has a distinctive style and will feature the latest in interior design, fine furnishings, artistic landscaping, technology and energy efficiency. The self-guided tour shows participants Street of Dreams homes that range from 4,800 to more than 9000 square feet and are priced from $1.2 million to $2 million. https://www.facebook.com/StreetOfDreamsArizona.

"You will notice five of the Valley's best on the cover.  This is a different spin than previous years when local DJ, Johnjay Van Es of 104.7 FM's "Johnjay and Rich," and rock star Bret Michael graced our Best of Our Valley covers. We decided this year's featured individuals had such a strong amount of interest that we would feature all of them."  - President and Publisher, Michael Dee.

On this cover you will see...

Jacqueline Nerguizian- Best Local Jewelry Designer and Best Local Jewelry Designer: Female.  Jacqueline a top Hollywood designer to many stars. She has designed for some of the biggest names like Jennifer Lopez, and her roster of celebs continues to grow as her talent is mesmorizing the stars.

Fawn Cheng- Most Fashionable Woman in the Valley over 30- Fawn spends her time as a personal stylist as well as a project manager for JANI Modeling Agency.  

Maral Jorjani- Owner of Best Modeling Agency- Maral started the firm in 2011 and already have close to 40 models on their roster, participating in fashion events all over the world.

Steve Irvin- Favorite Nightly Newscast- First time Arizona Foothills has included a News celebrity on the cover.  Steve is a Valley favorite, fun to watch, and easy to relate to.  

Micah Johnson- Most Fashionable Man in the Valley over 30 - Micah is always dressed to impress but most importantly he owns it.

This is the first time we have ever had more than 3 people on the cover in our 17 years.

March issue will hit news stands Monday March 4th, available at Sprouts.

Don't forget about the Best Of Our Valley Bash to celebrate all our Valley's winner.  It is going to be a fun filled evening with fashion shows, live music, and much more.

Get your tickets here for the Best Of Our Valley Bash... go.ordermytix.com

Chef Cullen Campbell of Phoenix's Crudo has been invited to cook at New York City's James Beard House, widely regarded as one of the greatest honors for a chef. He will be dishing up his inventive Italian eats at the renowned James Beard House on April 22, and the menu will feature ingredients from Arizona's top purveyors. Tickets are $170.

Hors d’ Oeuvres

Burrata with Hudson Valley Foie Gras and Truffles

Ahi Crudo with Pickled Spring Garlic

Beef Hearts with Nduja Vinaigrette

Crispy Pigs’ Tails with Heirloom Controne Beans

Pickled Niman Ranch Pigs’ Feet on Deviled Eggs

Wine: Scarpetta Brut Rosé NV

Dinner

1^st course: Schnepf Farms Peaches with Beets and Arugula

Wine: La Lastra Vernaccia di San Gimignano 2011

2^nd course: Butterfish Crudo with Tomatoes, Lemon, and Lardo

Wine: Capestrano Verdicchio di Matelica 2011

3^rd course: Santa Barbara Abalone with Salsa Verde and I’itoi Onions

Wine: Terredora Fiano di Avellino 2011

4^th course: Squid Ink Risotto with Tuna Conserva and Pickled Chilies

Wine: Cataldi Madonna Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2009

5^th course: Short Ribs with Smoked Onions, Bone Marrow, Horseradish, and Polenta

Wine: Ca’Viola Brichet Barbera d’Alba 2009

6^th course: Crespelle with Red Wine Strawberries and Ricotta  

Wine: Le Salette Valpolicella Classico 2011

One of Arizona's favorite spots to shop for super deals is expanding. On March 14, Arizona Mills in Tempe will debut an expanded H&M store, adding children’s fashions. Come summer, Arizona Mills' first-in-market locations of O’Neill and Conn’s will open at the mall while Shoe Palace makes its debut at the shopping center very soon. O'Neill is a leader in beach lifestyle sportswear for men and women; Conn's will sell everything from appliances, electronics and computers to furniture, mattresses and lawn and garden equipment; and Shoe Palace specializes in athletic shoes and apparel for the whole family. www.arizonamills.com.