< Previous108as the traffic reporter on CBS 5 This Morning; Goitia was also promoted to co-anchor of the show in the fall. The busy mom of three and lover of the great outdoors is an Arizona native who was born and raised in Flagstaff. azfamily.com.FAVORITE METEOROLOGIST OR WEATHER PERSONALITY KRISTY SIEFKIN, FOX 10Kristy Siefkin is an Emmy-nominated reporter and evening weather anchor for Fox 10 News. Though she is adored as a weather personality, she has also shared compelling news stories with her audience, whether it be a political debate or an environmental concern. Siefkin recently returned from a safari in Africa and is currently planning a trip to see the Northern Lights. When not traveling or in the news room, she volunteers with several charities, like Arizona Animal Welfare League, Save the Family and Maricopa Health Foundation, as an event emcee. fox10phoenix.com; kristysiefkin.com.FAVORITE SPORTSCASTER JOE PEQUENO, CBS 5Joe Pequeno is an award-winning sports anchor and reporter who wanted to be a sportscaster since childhood. He has worked all throughout the country—including El Paso, Tampa and Little Rock—before heading to Phoenix. This FAVORITE ANCHOR TEAM OLIVIA FIERRO, GINA MARAVILLA, SCOTT PASMORE, TESS RAFOLS, JAVIER SOTO AND APRIL WARNECKE, 3TVLocals turn to the highly rated, award-winning Good Morning Arizona every weekday morning from 4:30 to 10 a.m. for their day’s news, weather and traffic reports. Olivia Fierro, Gina Maravilla, Scott Pasmore, Tess Rafols, Javier Soto and April Warnecke strive to spotlight all the wonderful people and places that make Arizona home. Recently, they have garnered high praise for the “Surprise Squad,” a community-based franchise to help people who are struggling. azfamily.com.FAVORITE LOCAL WEB SITE dealsinaz.com From Disneyland discounts to grocery store bargains, Alicia Markham, of Alicia’s Deals, finds the best deals around to help Valley families "live life better for less." Markham is a regular on Your Life Arizona and is Good Morning Arizona's Deals Diva. A recent look at her popular site unveiled deals on Spring Training tickets and a hugely discounted special on Fire TV's. 109comic-book enthusiast and dad enjoys time at the beach when not recapping the day’s games. azfamily.com. NEWS ANCHOR OF THE YEAR STEVE IRVIN, ABC15After a long day at work, Steve Irvin welcomes locals home with the day’s news (he anchors ABC15 News at 6 and 10 p.m.) He joined ABC15 in 2002 but has about 30 years of experience in the industry. Irvin’s work has earned him numerous accolades, including four Rocky Mountain Emmy Awards. abc15.com.FAVORITE TV PERSONALITY, AFTERNOON OR EVENING NEWS: MALE CRAIG FOUHY, ABC15 Craig Fouhy gives Valley sports fans his unique coach’s perspective when reporting on the day’s biggest games; he spent 18 years coaching college and high school football, after all. The sports director and sports anchor is known for his honesty during his popular “Fouhy on Sports” and “In the Ring” segments. From 9 to 10 a.m. on weekdays, fans can also catch Fouhy in a different format as he hosts radio show, “Fouhy on the Fanatic,” on 1580 AM/99.3 FM The Fanatic. abc15.com.Fast Faves2018 WinnerBest Country Radio Station 102.5 KNIX, knixcountry.iheart.com.Best Local News Web Site azfamily.com.Best News Station, Favorite Afternoon or Evening Show, Favorite Local Daytime Show and Favorite Nightly Newscast ABC15, abc15.com.Best Radio Station 93.9 KWSS, kwss.org.2018 WinnerBest Rock Radio Station 97.9 KUPD, 98kupd.com.2018 WinnerBest Talk News Radio Station 550 KFYI, kfyi.iheart.com.2018 WinnerBest Today's Hits Radio Station 104.7 KISS, 1047kissfm.iheart.com.2018 WinnerBest Variety Station 99.9 KEZ, kez999.iheart.com.Favorite Local Morning Show 3TV, azfamily.com.Favorite TV Personality, Afternoon or Evening News: Female STEPHANIE HOCKRIDGE, FORMERLY OF ABC15 FAVORITE TV PERSONALITY, MORNING OR DAYTIME: FEMALE AND MOST FASHIONABLE NEWS ANCHOR KALEY O'KELLEY, ABC15After leaving the Valley in 2015, Valley viewers were thrilled when Kaley O'Kelley returned to the local market last year. While her journalistic talent has earned her Emmy Awards, fans have noticed that O'Kelley also happens to be one of the most stylish news personalities, though she says she is most at home in jeans, a T-shirt and a ballcap. She is a big devotee of resale stores and clearance centers, noting that her favorite Ted Baker dress was found at My Sister’s Closet and she loves Adrianna Papell garb, which she scores for about $20 at Last Chance. abc15.com; kaleyokelley.com.94BY ALYSSA TIDWELLBEST OF OUR VALLEY 2019nightlife & cocktails April Mocks 2 Backup corrupt.indd 504/9/19 4:21 PM110BEST ARIZONA BREWERYTHAT BREWERYTAT rewery ub serves up craft beers and comfort food with local Arizona beef and many locally sourced items in the cities of Cottonwood and Pine, the original location. Cottonwood is where the magic happens; this location houses the production brewery and tasting room where visitors can enoy samplers, pints, pitchers, sipacs and growlers to go. The industrial-style building makes for a fun, casual atmosphere with corn hole and board games. At the ine location, there s live music during the summer months. oth locations are pet friendly, and guests can even bring their own food in or have it delivered from local restaurants. thatbrewery.com.BEST BAR TO FEED YOUR INNER CHILD, BEST DAY-DRINKING SPOT AND BEST DIVE BARBOONDOCKS PATIO & GRILLBoondocks Patio & Grill in Downtown Scottsdale wins three categories for a reason it has stellar libations lie the Me ican mule, banana colada and strawberry dock-quiri from its doctails menu bar food favorites taen to the ne t level, including duck fat fries and roasted corn on the cob; and even a climate-controlled patio with all the best bar games including ping pong, dart boards, skee-ball, basketball pop-shot and even a few arcade games. boondocksaz.com.95BEST HAPPY HOUR K O'Donnell's Sports Bar & Gri ll onnell s is a locallyowned sports bar focusing on customer service and food with fresh, quality ingredients. Sports bars often get a bad rap when it comes to quality fare, something onnell s strives to transcend. n addition to being the best place to watch a game (on more than 70 T s, they pride themselves on off ering fromscratch food and craft coctails. They also recently nished a massive remodel of the restaurant, upping their game even further. n top of their regular happy hour Monday through Friday, onnell s also off ers a reverse happy hour seven days a wee from 9 p.m. to close. kodonnells.com.BEST BARTENDER/MIXOLOGISTSHELDON WILEYSheldon iley has a need for speed. Crafting coctails with are since the early 2000 s, iley is a four time uinness orld ecord holder in bartending and has been dubbed The Fastest artender in the orld. iley has designed beverage menus for Morgan s Hotel Group, Top Chef Kitchen, Top Chef Cruise and The Maggiore Group restaurants in Arizona. e splits his etset life between hoeni and ew or with his wife and son.nightlife & cocktails April Mocks 2 Backup corrupt.indd 514/9/19 4:21 PM11196BEST COMEDY HOUSERICK BRONSON’S HOUSE OF COMEDYic ronson s ouse of Comedy on igh Street in hoeni showcases top comedy acts from across the globe and has made appearances at the famous Just For aughs Festival, America s ot Talent, ast Comic Standing, The Tonight Show, The ate Show and more. This hysterical hot spot off ers food and drink in an intimate setting where visitors can get up close and personal with the performers.az.houseofcomedy.net.BEST COUNTRY MUSIC BAR AND BEST DANCE FLOORDIERKS BENTLEY’S WHISKEY ROWCountry meets M at ier s entley s hisey ow, with several locations across the Valley. This high-octane space makes a name for itself with award-winning food and drinks and e hilarating nightlifee pect to see the place packed on Friday and Saturday nights. n addition to its Arizona locations, hisey ow can also be found in the country music capital of the world, Nashville. dierkswhiskeyrow.com.BEST CRAFT BEER BARTWO BROTHERS TAP HOUSE & BREWERYocated in the heart of ld Town, Two Brothers Tap House rewery features a 10barrel brewing system serving locally made beers e clusive to the Scottsdale location. The brewery also off ers ve ever changing brewedonsite beers that complement the lineup of the brewery s yearlong favorites and seasonal brews. Two Brothers also off ers an e tensive pub menu featuring made-from-scratch artisan dishes consisting of locally sourced and organic food. And dog lovers, don t fret the e pansive patio is dog friendly and a great spot for enjoying happy hour or brunch. twobrothersbrewing.com.BEST DANCE MUSIC SCENE, BEST PARTY BAR, BEST PLACE TO SPEND A 21ST BIRTHDAY AND STRONGEST DRINKEL HEFEAn electrifying nightlife e perience, El Hefe seems to be constantly running at 110 percent. y day, l Hefe Super Macho Taqueria is a iller taco oint by night, it s a ashy club with a variety of heavy-hitting drinks and one of the best happy hours in town ( to 7 p.m., Tuesday through Friday. ith locations in Tempe, Scottsdale and even Chicago, check out cocktails like the Mamacita and the Amor Azul, in addition to one of the strongest drinks in the Valley, the Blackout Margarita (a k a Beergarita). elhefe.com.BEST HAPPY HOURTHE PORCHA neighborhood oint in the heart of hoeni s beautiful Arcadia district, The Porch is a favorite place to catch happy hourits appiest our runs 3 to 61 p.m. Monday through Friday and gets you $4 pints, well drins, 6 house wines, $8 Big Trouble in Shanghai (a signature coctail and 7 food specials. ith an e tensive wine menu, craft cocktails and a patio that encapsulates the rustic, white picet fence aesthetics of Arcadia, The Porch is the perfect place to ic bac and rela. porcharcadia.com.BEST LOCAL DJDJ AMARALJ Jon Amaral has always had a passion for music. Growing up, he attended an event and witnessed his rst J. t was there he decided on his future career. After moving to Arizona, he started at school dances, classmate parties, resorts and corporate events. Amaral spent a couple of years traveling around the country with premier artists as a tour DJ. Afterward, Amaral decided to focus on building residences in ld Town Scottsdale. J Jon is a weekly resident at HiFi, Casa Amigos, retty lease ounge and Bevvy. @djjon_amaralBEST LOCAL DJDJ SOLOMANA veteran of the Arizona dance scene for more than two decades, Matt Brough, known professionally as DJ Soloman, has played clubs and festivals across the country including the ltra Music Festival and has opened for popular acts like Deadmau5, Afroac and Srille . Soloman has held residencies in nightclubs, bars, restaurants and gyms. ecently, he s been seen spinning on the decs at Scottsdale, ier s entley s hisey ow and Taling Stic esort s egree 270.djsoloman.com.BEST MARGARITACRUJIENTE TACOSApril Mocks 2 Backup corrupt.indd 524/9/19 4:21 PM11297Modern taqueria Ciente Tacos was founded in 2016 by Jason Morris (certi ed level 2 in the Court of Master Sommeliers) and ecutive Chef ichard inoosa to bring a unique gourmet taco e perience to the alley. And while the tacos at Ciente are undeniably impressive, the margaritas also turn heads. Made with top-quality tequilas and fresh ingredients, Ciente off ers several varieties like the PremierC, the rand C, the passionfruit-serrano margarita as well as the Arcadia Margarita, made with 100percent blue agave tequila, cucumber, jalapeno, cilantro, house agave syrup and freshsqueezed lime.crutacos.com.BEST MIMOSAWRIGLEY MANSIONriginally built in 1932, the rigley Mansion stands at the top of its hill in the Biltmore neighborhood, off ering luurious, serene refuge with 360degree views of surrounding hoeni and Scottsdale and its gorgeous mountains. rigley Mansion s mimosas are served during the mansion s signature Sunday Brunch, included as part of your meal. They are poured-to-order using freshly squeezed orange uice and the rigley Mansion s private label Spanish Brut Cava. wri gleymansion.com. BEST NIGHTCLUBRIOT HOUSERiot House in Scottsdale evokes the casual vibes of a South Beach lifestyle in the desert with chunky tables, chairs and couches sporting electric oral prints. And the front of the establishment is a bright, open space, eliciting an outdoor feel with green turf and vibrant foliage. During the nighttime hours, Riot House is a local hot spot for drinks and dancing, with unique craft cocktails from happy hour to close. ri othousescottsdale.com.BEST NIGHTLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER ZEE PERALTACalifornia native and hoeni transplant, Zee Peralta has been capturing the lives of Phoenicians of all walks of life for many years, choosing to leave her corporate phase in life to get more in touch with her art and her passion for capturing the true human e perience. As one of hoeni s most decorated photographers, Peralta has appeared in multiple publications and e hibitions throughout hoeni, including a mural of her street photography work at Roosevelt and Central in hoeni, at the heart of the creative culture that fuels hoeni s nightlife and music scene. Resident photographer for two of the alley s hottest venues, Peralta has captured the feeling of music through visual representations of what music means to both the artist and the audience. zeeperalta.com. BEST PLACE TO BUY ALCOHOLHIDDEN TRACK BOTTLE SHOPHidden Track Bottle Shop was established in 201 by Craig ziadowicz and anielle Middlebrook. The duo designed an e perience to guide customers to a BEST CRAFT COCKTAILSTHE SICILIAN BUTCHERThe Sicilian utcher is centered upon a buildyour own meal e perience with gourmet meatballs and taliancured meats for charcuterie boards. n top of stellar dinner fare, this talian eatery s beverage game is on point with an incredible craft cocktail program and happy hour all day every day (yes, you heard correctly. abble in solo libations lie the Sicilian Spritz and the Milan Margarita, or try one of the social coctails serving two or more (chec out the Catania Sunset voda, butter y pea powder infused white wine sangria, passion fruit and fresh lime juice). thesicilianbutcher.com.April Mocks 2 Backup corrupt.indd 534/9/19 4:21 PM11398bottle of wine based off of avor and emotion rather than price or varietal. Hidden Track Bottle Shop off ers wines that e tend beyond what you ll nd in chain retail and grocery stores. f it s on their shelves, they ve tasted it, love it, and are eager to share with customers. Hidden Track Bottle Shop also off ers tastings twice a wee, as well as collectible wines, natural wines, hardto nd wines, special orders and deliveries. hiddentrackbottleshop.com.BEST ROOFTOP BARDEGREE 270 AT TALKING STICK RESORTLocated high atop Talking Stick esort s 1th oor, egree 270 is one of Scottsdale s best nightclubs—and the only one that will mae you feel lie you re in egas. An energetic dance club, it is aned by a stylish bar and oor toceiling windows featuring unforgettable views of the city and surrounding landscapes. Guests party the night away on the club s spacious dance oor to the sounds of EDM, electro house, hip hop and indie dance from the alley s top DJs, while enjoying premium bottle service and hand-crafted cocktails. talkingstickresort.com.BEST WINE BARSORSO WINE ROOMSorso ine oom is a stylish escape; a cool and comfortable place to rela with friends, sip your way through some 10 spectacular wines, specialty cocktails or craft beers and dine from a menu of salads, sandwiches, bruschetta, atbreads and more. The contemporary décor combines rustic and industrial elements that feel new and vibrant, yet infused with history and a sense of place. The focal point of the restaurant is the ine all where guests are invited to taste 32 wines from around the world from self-serve dispensers. sorsowineroom.com.Fast Favesest luesJazz ar THE RHYTHM ROOM, rhythmroom.com.Best Cougar Bar BLUE MARTINI, bluemartinilounge.com.Best Gay Bar BS WEST, bswest.com.2018 innerBest Hipster Bar CASEY MOORE’S, caseymoores.com.Best Karaoke Night BLIND DRAGON, blinddragonscottsdale.com.Best Late-Night Munchies AZ88, az88.com.Best Lounge W SCOTTSDALE LIVING ROOM, marriott.com.Best Place to Discover New Music THE VAN BUREN, thevanburenphx.com.2018 innerBest Pub RÚLA BÚLA, rulabula.com.2018 innerBest Saloon (tie) HANDLEBAR J, handlebarj.com; THE HIDEAWAY GRILL,hideaway-usa.com.Best Trivia Night SKEPTICAL CHEMIST, skepticalchymist.com.BEST BLOODY MARYHASH KITCHENf a nightclub and a charming breafast bistro fused into one, you d end up with ash itchen. And this popular, energetic brunch oint has some of the best loody Marys in the alley. ith a variety of infused inhouse vodas avors lie cucumber, alapeo, picle pepper and cilantro limeash itchen also boasts more than 60 toppings to mae your drin as delightfully over-the-top as possible. Toppers include pickled eggs, fried ravioli, salami, bacon, sausage, fried onion rings and more. hashkitchen.com. April Mocks 2 Backup corrupt.indd 544/9/19 4:21 PM114lisafresapalacios.com | 480-421-9100 | @lisafresahairLisa Fresa PalaciosPASSIONATELY DEDICATED TO THE ART OF HAIRDRESSINGUntitled-2 48/16/17 3:01 PMBY ALYSSA TIDWELLBEST OF OUR VALLEY 2019SHOPPING100April Mocks 2 Backup corrupt.indd 84/9/19 4:20 PM116BEST HANDBAGSSAGE AUBREYSA A handbags are smallbatchcrafted in Florence, taly. The brand, which was launched in 201, is best nown for its simple aesthetic and ne craftsmanship, displaying distinct geometric designsin vogue with today s current trends. SA A has built global distribution with large retailers, is sold in distinct specialty stores, among luury eretailers, and coveted by celebrities and top fashion in uencers in the age of social media. sageaubrey.com.BEST ANTIQUE, VINTAGE OR SECONDHAND STOREEVERYTHING GOESIn operation for almost 25 years, Everything Goes is a local antique store that gives visitors the chance to discover their own unique treasures from more than 28 vendors, all bringing to the table their own oneofaind items. ff ering a variety of antiques, jewelry, collectibles, garden décor and other unique furnishings and items for the home, the store has more than 4,000 square feet of space. everythinggoesaz.com. BEST COSMETICS AND SKIN CAREMELT BY MELISSAMELT is a beauty and skin care company, owned by Melissa Pruett, that strives to help customers feel like the best versions of themselves. ff ering microblading, brow maintenance, eyelash e tensions, organic sugar hair removal, organic spray tans, facials and more, the friendly atmosphere and attention to detail sets them apart from the rest. MELT also has its own line of cosmetics that are paraben-free, hypoallergenic and never tested on animals. They have four brow powders, four colored brow gels and a clear brow gel, a clear peppermint gloss, 10 matte liquid lipsticks and more in the making. meltbymelissa.com.BEST EYEWEARTATUM EYECARETatum Eyecare is a state-of-the-art SHOPPING101optometry o ce and a fullservice optical department with more than 1,700 eyewear frames available to choose from. Located near Bell Road and Tatum Boulevard, Tatum Eyecare carries on a family tradition of providing quality vision care for people of all backgrounds, cultures and walks of life. The company strives to provide every client with the utmost level of care and compassion with fantastic customer service and some of the best optometrists in the Valley. tatumeyecare.com.BEST FORDDEALERSHIPPEORIA FORDAn awardwinning dealership nown for its impeccable service, Peoria Ford is the alley s top Ford dealership serving thousands of drivers each year. Test drive a Mustang or F10, or rest assured your baby is in safe hands at the auto repair shop, which employs factory-trained technicians and always stocs M parts. eoria Ford is also one of the only car dealerships in hoeni that off ers repair services for commercial vehicles and RVs. peori aford.com.BEST FRAGRANCE SELECTIONCOS BARuury sin care and cosmetics boutique Cos ar off ers sumptuous, highend brands like Bobbi Brown and Tom Ford at Scottsdale s ierland Commons, as well as locations across the .S. n addition to the services off ered at the chic and slee boutique, which include face serums, toners, mists, and mani and pedi kits, the lu e retailer boasts the best fragrance selection in the alley, off ering scents for men and women, as well as bath and home fragrances. cosbar.com.BEST GIFT SHOPTHE PAPER PLACEFounded in 1978, The aper lace is a family-owned and -operated boutique located in ld Town specializing in custom invitations, stationery, gifts and dcor. n addition to its mi of specialty gifts and home accessories, The Paper Place works alongside customers to create custom invitations and announcements for special events including weddings, showers, bar mitzvahs, birthdays, anniversaries and graduations. thepaperplaceaz.com.April Mocks 2 Backup corrupt.indd 94/9/19 4:20 PM117Next >