Best of Our Valley 2025 Winners: THE LIST

We’re excited to reveal the winners of the AZ Foothills Best of Our Valley 2025 contest. Many of these outstanding individuals, businesses, and destinations will be featured in the 2025 annual Best of Our Valley issue of Arizona Foothills Magazine—your definitive guide to the Valley’s best, as voted by the residents who know it best.

Arts & Entertainment

Best Annual Charity EventCrisco Kidd’s Ton of Toys & Food Drive + Distribution
Best Annual Fashion EventTIE: Scottsdale Fashion Week, Atlas Handcrafted Fashion Show
Best Annual GalaAva’s Tree House Gala, Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children
Best Annual Valley EventCountry Thunder Music Festival
Best Annual Valley Music EventDecadence AZ
Best Children’s TheatreValley Youth Theatre
Best Civic OrganizationThe Phoenix Thunderbirds
Best ComedianEric Bernal
Best Concert VenueTIE: The Ravenscroft, The Van Buren
Best Dance StudioTap’d Out
Best Local Art StudioBlues, Desert & Soul
Best Local ArtistRaquel Antoinette, Art by Raquel Antoinette
Best Local Band/MusicianElvis Before Noon
Best Local Filmmaker/VideographerGood Vibe Media
Best MuseumWestern Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West
Best Record StoreTIE: Stinkweeds, Zia
Best Special Event VenueHeritage at Sportsman’s Park
Best TheatreArizona Theatre Company

Winners, as we begin planning the magazine and event in April/May, we will make best effort to reach out to you. If you have any questions reach out to us at bestof@azfoothills.com for information about the magazine and the Best of Our Valley winners event. Download your 2025 Winners logo here. Official plaques can be ordered here. Were you a nominee who didn’t win this year? Ask us about reduced advertising rates in the Best of Our Valley print issue.

Companies & Professionals

Best Advertising / Digital Agency: BoutiqueE Squared
Best Advertising / Digital Agency: LargeO.H. Partners
Best AuctioneerBobby D. Ehlert, Calltoauction.com
Best Auto DetailingJacksons Car Wash
Best Bankruptcy Law FirmLerner & Rowe Law Group
Best Car WashJacksons Car Wash
Best Carpet CleaningEnerGreen Carpet Cleaning
Best CEOShantelle Girard, Rancher Hat Bar
Best Corporate Law FirmSacks Tierney
Best Criminal Defense Law Firm or LawyerLerner & Rowe Law Group
Best Divorce AttorneyRobbie Hendricks, State 48 Law Firm
Best Dog TrainingPaddock’s Paws Pet Care & Training
Best Electrician CompanyAZ Tech Electric Services LLC
Best Estate Planning & Trust Administration Law FirmAllison L. Kierman, Kierman Law, PLC
Best Event Design & DecorationsCreative Occasions
Best Family LawSpencer Fane
Best FloristBoite De Fleurs
Best Graphic DesignO.H. Partners
Best HVAC CompanyReeis Air Conditioning
Best Investment FirmMiller Capital
Best Large Law Firm (23 +)Fennemore Craig
Best Moving CompanyCamelback Movers
Best Personal Injury Law FirmLerner & Rowe Injury Attorneys
Best Photographer- EventsJames Larcher
Best Photographer- Family & PortraitsRachel Richards Photo + Film
Best Photographer- Fashion & BeautyMichael Franco, Michael Franco Photography
Best PlumberRooter Ranger
Best Private Jet CompanyJackson Jet Center
Best Public Relations or Marketing Firm: BoutiqueMack Media Relations
Best Public Relations or Marketing Firm: LargeFieldwork Phoenix
Best Real Estate Agency/BrokerageLocal Luxury Christie’s International Real Estate
Best Real Estate Law FirmMedalist Legal
Best Real Estate TeamThe Katrina Barrett Team at Local Luxury
Best RoofingArcadia Roofing
Best Tattoo Artist / StudioKevin Bradley Jr., Sea of Ink Tattoo Studio
Best Travel Advisory FirmBoutique Travel Advisors
Favorite RealtorAustin Zaback – SPACE Powered By LPT
Most Philanthropic CompanyLerner & Rowe Gives Back

Escapes

Best Arizona Lake EscapeLake Pleasant
Best Arizona Ski ResortArizona Snowbowl
Best Northern Arizona AdventureTaadidiin Tours
Best Northern Arizona WineryPage Spring Cellars, Alcantara Vineyards
Best Sedona Resort or HotelEnchantment Resort
Best Sedona SpaMii amo Spa
Best Southern Arizona AdventureKartchner Caverns
Best Southern Arizona WineryThe Village Of Elgin Winery
Best Tucson Resort or HotelWestin La Paloma

Food & Restaurants

Best Asian CuisineSandfish Sushi and Whiskey
Best Baked Goods or SweetsBada Bling Cupcakes
Best BarbecueBobby Q
Best BreakfastOver Easy
Best BrunchSugarJam The Southern Kitchen
Best BurgerBluBurger Grille
Best CateringThe Sicilian Butcher
Best Chicago Deep Dish PizzaLou Malnati’s Pizzeria
Best Comfort FoodEat Up Drive In
Best Culinary EventArizona Taco Festival
Best Cup of CoffeeHeavenly Coffee House
Best Date SpotSandfish Sushi & Whiskey
Best Dining with a ViewSpire Bar at Arizona Biltmore
Best Dining with Live MusicThe Montauk
Best DoughnutBoSa Donuts
Best Farmers MarketUptown Farmers Market
Best Food PhotographyJoanie Simon
Best Frozen TreatSicilian Baker – Gelato
Best Gluten-Free MenuEat Up Drive In
Best Health Food or Vegetarian FoodKoibito Poke
Best Health Food StoreSprouts
Best ItalianAndreoli Italian Grocer
Best Juice BarKaleidoscope Juice
Best Mexican FoodDiego Pops
Best New RestaurantOliver’s Modern American
Best Outdoor DiningSandfish Sushi & Whiskey
Best Pet-Friendly RestaurantMontauk
Best PizzaCiao Grazie
Best Place to Watch the Big GameK O’Donnell’s Sports Bar & Grill
Best Poke BowlKoibito Poke
Best Private Dining RoomCarcara
Best Resort RestaurantRenata’s Hearth at Arizona Biltmore
Best Restaurant GroupJocque Concepts – Diego Pops, The Montauk, The Hot Chick, Eat Up Drive In, Pretty Please
Best Restaurant InteriorSandfish Sushi & Whiskey
Best SeafoodSandfish Sushi & Whiskey
Best SteakhouseMastro’s Steakhouse
Best SushiSandfish Sushi and Whiskey
Best TacoDiego Pops
Best Tea SpotDrink Me! Tea Room
Best Valley Food TruckMorning Kick Food Truck
Favorite Local Food Blog or WebsiteWrite on Rubee

Health & Self

Best Alternative MedicineThe Hormone Zone
Best BarbershopV’s Barbershop
Best Barre StudioPure Barre
Best Blow Dry BarDrybar
Best Board-Certified Plastic SurgeonDr. Aldo Guerra, Guerra Plastic Surgery Center
Best CBDNature’s Bloom CBD
Best ChiropractorDr. Jeff Robinson, AZ Multicare
Best Cosmetic DentistBrian Harris
Best Day Spa or Nail SalonBALUNSD
Best Dental HygienistMelanie Johnson, RDH
Best Dentist or Dental TeamHarris Dental
Best DermatologistDr. Adriana Holy
Best DispensarySol Flower
Best Eyelash ExtensionsLets Lash
Best FacialThe Tox
Best Family DoctorLeila King Peterson, MD
Best Fertility DoctorDr John Couvaras MD, FACOG
Best GymBODI
Best Hair StylistCindy Wade of Millenium Day Spa and Salon
Best Hospital GroupHonorHealth
Best IV DripHydrate IV Bar
Best Laser Hair RemovalNoelle Cesario, LME, CLT, LifeScape Premier
Best MassageMovement Restoration
Best Med SpaModerne Medical Aesthetics
Best MicrobladingBladed by Britt
Best New Gym/Fitness StudioThe Athletic Club
Best OB/GYNDr. Russell Bartels – Vitality MDs
Best OrthodontistAffiliated Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
Best Physical TherapistStreamline Performance Physical Therapy
Best Pilates StudioFirm Body Pilates
Best Psychiatrist/PsychologistBrook Choulet, MD
Best Resort SpaLeMonds Aveda Salon + Spa, Wigwam
Best SalonRyan M Scottsdale
Best Spin ClassTIE: The Village Healthclub and Spa, CycleBar, Studio 360
Best Spray TanBronze Buddha Glow
Best TrainerBen Brown, Body Systems
Best VeterinarianDr. Ryan Dunning – Countryside Animal Hospital
Best WaxingHoneypot Wax Spot
Best Yoga Studioradi8 HOT YOGA

Home & Design

Best Architect/Architecture FirmALINE Architecture
Best Arizona-Based Homebuilding CompanyForté Homes
Best Custom Wine CellarsHeritage Vine Custom Wine Cellars
Best Furniture/Home StoreBuffalo Collection
Best Home AccessoriesBuffalo Collection
Best Home AutomationAutomated Environments
Best Home OrganizerO.C.D
Best Home PaintersTIE: Arizona Painting Company, Crash of Rhinos Painting
Best Home TheaterOasis Luxury Smart Homes
Best Interior Designer/FirmGuided Home Design
Best LandscapingRefined Gardens
Best Luxury RentalsNoria Robson Luxury Apartments
Best Pool CompanyLiving Stone Pools

Kids

Best Academic Tutoring ServicePimentel Academic Services
Best Birthday Party SpotMirror & Laser Maze
Best Children’s HospitalPhoenix Children’s Hospital
Best Day CampOdySea Aquarium
Best Holiday Experience for ChildrenNorth Pole Experience
Best Kid’s Clothing StoreThe Garage Boutique
Best Kid’s EntertainmentLeo & Luca
Best Kid’s RestaurantJoe’s Farm Grill
Best Kid-Friendly HotelThe Wigwam
Best Nanny AgencyThe Nanny Concierge
Best Pediatric Dentist OfficeAffiliated Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
Best PediatricianDr. Kristin Struble, Camelback Pediatrics
Best Private High SchoolBrophy College Preparatory
Best Private or Charter SchoolChandler Preparatory Academy
Best Water ParkGreat Wolf Lodge

Media

Best Anchor/TeamKaley O’Kelley, ABC 15
Best Local Radio Personality/TeamJohnjay & Rich, 104.7 KISS
Best News Station3TV
Best Radio Station101.1 The Bounce
Favorite Local Morning ShowABC15 Mornings, ABC15
Favorite Meteorologist or Weather PersonalityJorge Torres, ABC15
Favorite SportscasterPatrick Lagreid, PA Announcer
Most Fashionable News AnchorYetta Gibson, CBS 5 / 3TV

Nightlife

Best Arizona BreweryThe Shop Beer Co.
Best Bar for Fun & GamesThe Hot Chick
Best Bloody MaryHash Kitchen
Best Comedy ClubTempe Improv
Best Country Music BarDierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row
Best Craft CocktailsSandfish Sushi & Whiskey
Best Dance FloorPattie’s 1st Ave Lounge
Best Day Drinking SpotThe Montauk
Best Dive BarBoondocks
Best Happy HourSandfish Sushi & Whiskey
Best Karaoke NightThe Grapevine
Best Local DJDJ Iceman
Best LoungeWright Bar at Arizona Biltmore
Best MargaritaDiego Pops
Best NightclubPretty Please Lounge
Best Nightlife PhotographerPeter Speyer
Best Place to Spend a 21st BirthdayThe Hot Chick
Best PubGeorge & Dragon
Best Rooftop BarCottontail Lounge
Best SaloonTIE: Harold’s Corral, The Hideaway Grill
Best Wine BarWine Girl

People

Best EntrepreneurRisa Kostis – The Wedding Emergency Stylist
Best Marketing ProfessionalScott Harkey
Best MatchmakerRoseann Higgins, SPIES
Best PRRobyn Patterson, Mack Media Relations
Most Fashionable Valley ManSamuel Anthony Harwit
Most Fashionable Valley WomanJulie Xander
Most Influential in Valley BusinessShantelle Girard, Rancher Hat Bar
Most Influential in Valley EducationMichael Crow, President of Arizona State University
Most Influential in Valley FoodChristina Barrueta, Write on Rubee and award-winning food writer
Most Influential in Valley NonprofitCarrie Masters, CEO, St. Joseph the Worker
Most Influential in Valley PoliticsKate Gallego, Mayor of Phoenix
Most Influential in Valley TourismShantelle Girard, Rancher Hat Bar

Shopping

Best Antique, Vintage or Resale/Consignment BoutiqueLuv Luxe
Best Cosmetics and SkincareOlivespa
Best EyewearTatum Eyecare
Best Gift ShopTruly Blessed Jewels
Best Handbags and AccessoriesTruly Blessed Jewels
Best Local BoutiqueTruly Blessed Jewels
Best Local Fashion DesignerJulliana Garten, J.Garten
Best Local Jewelry DesignerTruly Blessed Jewels
Best Local Jewelry StoreTruly Blessed Jewels
Best Local Watch SelectionEstate Watch & Jewelry Co.
Best Outlets or Discount Shopping CenterThe Outlets at Anthem
Best Pop-Up Shopping MarketJunk in the Trunk
Best Shopping CenterDesert Ridge Marketplace

Social Media

Best Fashion Feed on InstagramNicole Tanneberg
Best Fitness InstagramBen Brown, @BodySystemsCoaching
Best Food Feed on InstagramChristina Barrueta, @writeonrubee
Best Home/Design InstagramLexi Westergard Design, @lexiwestergarddesign
Best Makeup Feed on InstagramCharlie Green
Best Pet InstagramCoco, @cocothemaltesedog
Best PodcastAbby Zufelt, Working Girl Talk
Best Social Media MarketingE Squared Marketing
Best Travel/Adventure InstagramTaadidiin Tours
Best YouTube ChannelNicole Tanneberg
Most Motivational InstagramTruly Blessed Jewels

Stay & Play

Best CasinoGila River Casinos
Best Downtown Phoenix HotelThe Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel
Best Golf CourseWe-Ko-Pa Golf Club
Best Lobby BarWright Bar at Arizona Biltmore
Best Luxury Vacation RentalsHolidayRental.com
Best Movie TheatreHarkins
Best ResortArizona Biltmore
Best Valley Adventure ExperienceHot Air Expeditions
Most Relaxing Resort PoolSaguaro Pool at Arizona Biltmore

Weddings

Best Bridal ShowArizona Bridal Show
Best Engagement Ring StoreRobbins Brothers
Best Menswear ShopCelebrity Tux and Tails
Best Music EntertainmentElite Mobile Entertainment
Best Rehearsal Dinner RestaurantEl Chorro
Best Wedding Bar ServicesPour Masters
Best Wedding Cakes & Dessertsa Bakeshop
Best Wedding Catering CompanyFresh from the Kitchen LLC
Best Wedding Dress ShopLaurie’s Bridal
Best Wedding FloristThe Wildflower AZ
Best Wedding Hair & MakeupDolled Up Luxe Beauty Lounge
Best Wedding Invitation DesignLauren Yvonne Design
Best Wedding PhotographerJustine Grace Photo & Video
Best Wedding PlannerYour Jubilee
Best Wedding RentalsThe Confetti Studio
Best Wedding VenueArizona Biltmore
Best Wedding VideographerJustine Grace Photo & Video

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It's time to celebrate! We proudly present the AZ Foothills Best of Our Valley 2023 contest winners. Winners will be mentioned in the 2023 annual Best of Our Valley issue of Arizona Foothills Magazine, a tell-all guide to the best people, places and things in the Valley, as chosen by its residents.