< PreviousTUCSONBEST OF OUR VALLEY 2019118BY ALYSSA TIDWELLApril Mocks 2 Backup corrupt.indd 284/9/19 4:20 PM138TUCSONBEST WEDDING VENUEWestward Look Wyndham Grand Resort & SpaCouples getting ready to tie the knot can have an enchanted Southwestern wedding at Westward Look Wydham Grand Resort & Spa, nestled at the base of the Catalina ountains surrounded by swaying palm trees and desert fl ora and fauna. ith creative event planning and impeccable catering services, wedding receptions are elegant and easy. The venue allows for all manner of wedding styles, from the small and intimate, to the expansive and grandiose with bu et options or a plated sit-down dinner for hundreds in one of the many spaces including the Sonoran Rooftop & allroom, anta atalina allroom and the Palm oom, as well as outdoor spots. westwardlook.com.119BEST WEDDING VENUEBEST COLLEGE PARTY BARFROG & FIRKINOn University Boulevard just a quick walk from the University of Arizona campus is the ritish-style pub rog ir in. hat loos lie a loud and bustling college bar on the outside and it is, has so much more to o er beneath the exterior. n top of an extensive beer menu with all the IPAs and lagers one could hope for, rog ir in has the tastiest burgers. They come with all normal accruements one might prefer on their burger, but even one bite with nothing but patty and pretzel bun will still rock your world. frogandfi rkin.com.BEST DENTISTDR. DAVID G. BURROS r. avid . urros of outhern Arizona Endodontics is known for his humor and easy-going nature, able to help patients feel at ease whether going in for a routine chec-up or getting the dreaded root canal. e even did a root canal for a -pound polar bear in seriously, it happened. nd his top credentials in endodontics make him a consistent choice for Tucsonans. saendo.com.BEST GOLF COURSEOMNI TUCSON NATIONAL RESORTmni Tucson ational esort o ers golfers two completely di erent experiences. The atalina ourse is a traditional, tree-lined par land-style course with seven sparkling lakes, towering trees, saguaros and stunning views of the anta atalina ountains. This course is challenging for even the best of golfers, with water hazards in play on eight holes and signifi cant bunkering around the greens and landing areas. or the more casual player, the onoran ourse is a high-desert design that features considerable elevation changes from tee to green, providing both shot value and camera-worthy views of the Santa Catalina Mountains and surrounding desert areas. omnihotels.com/tucson.BEST LAWYERKEVIN ROWEThroughout the years, evin Rowe, one of the founders of the law offi ces of erner and owe, P.., has helped thousands of individuals involved in accidents achieve security, well-being and sense of peace during a stressful time. is distinguishing characteristics of compassion, dedication and drive set him apart from other attorneys, and his continuous legal achievements include the securing of hundreds of millions of dollars in settlements and awards for inured victims. Outside of his legal profession, owe also founded the nonprofi t organization Lerner and Rowe Gives Back, which has donated millions to local charities that endeavor to better the lives of struggling individuals and families, as well as animals. lernerandrowe.com.BEST TUCSON-BASED FASHION DESIGNERDOROTA ZGLOBICKA Life’s too short to wear boring clothes—that’s the ideology behind founder Dorota Zglobicka’s fashion brand, Theo oro, meaning divine gift in ree. rom the elegant and playful, to the rebellious and edgy, Zglobicka creates outfi ts for people who want to dress boldly every day, not ust on special occasions. The brand, which globica describes as a rebellion fairyland where everybody is magical, has showcased at numerous fashion shows and exhibitions nationwide including ew or ashion ee, an iego ashion ee and Phoenix ashion ee, as well as order ashion ee in ogales. theodoro.biz.TUCSONone might prefer on their burger, but even one bite with nothing but patty and pretzel bun will still rock your world. frogandfi rkin.com.BEST DENTISTApril Mocks 2 Backup corrupt.indd 294/9/19 9:49 PM139120BEST RESORT OR HOTELThe Ritz-Carlton, Dove MountainThe itzCarlton, ove Mountain, located in the picturesque town of Marana ust northwest of Tucson, is a Forbes Five StarAAA Five iamond resort off ering sweeping views of the stunning Tortolita Mountain range. Among the amenities featured at the recently renovated resort are a destination spa, adventure programming, worldclass hiing and a close pro imity to Jac iclaus Signature olf. The structure of the resort building itself strives to remain as close as possible to natural Arizona geology and aesthetic, with stone and metal as its primary elements, as well as interiors featuring natural quartzite oors, raw steel tures, copper accents and historical artifacts, lie geodes and quartz crystal. ri tzcarlton.com/dovemountain.April Mocks 2 Backup corrupt.indd 304/9/19 4:20 PM140BEST SHOPPING CENTERLA ENCANTADALa Encantada provides a luxury shopping experience in a tranquil environment, set in the Catalina Foothills. A Tucson hot spot for fashionistas, La Encantada o ers exclusive retailers lie undance, ohnny as, ichael ors, endra cott, lululemon and many more. And for those who’ve embraced the art of treating themselves, visitors can also dine at one of the many top-quality restaurants including irebirds oodfi red rill and orth Italia, or stop for a libation at The iving oom ine afe and ounge. laencantadashoppingcenter.com.FAVORITE TUCSONCOUPLE (TIE)DR. GULSHAN AND NEELAM SETHI AND ANGELA AND MICHAEL KAPPince r. ulshan and eelam ethi moved to Tucson in 1988, they have made a di erence by sharing customs of their culture, supporting various causes important to them, volunteering and bringing their community together at events. They founded two fundraising events: Bollywood at the ox for The Theatre and E amily rts and usic Experience at the hildren s useum Tucson, as well as being instrumental in the establishment of The India ociety of outhern ri ona. Power couple ngela and ichael app love each other and Tucson. Angela, a global digital retail expert, shuttles between Tucson and Asia, Europe and throughout the . . as she helps companies scale in the real and cyber worlds. ichael, head coach for the niversity of ri ona omen s acrosse team, continues his great wor developing student athletes. The couple can be found roaming around Tucson supporting their favorite institutions: UApresents, the useum of ontemporary rt in Tucson, the Tucson useum of rt and many others. MOST FASHIONABLE TUCSON WOMANNEELAM SETHIeelam ethi has always believed that great style never goes out of fashion and no matter where in the world one comes from, ethi feels that sharing the customs of one’s heritage with others fosters better understanding, tolerance and acceptance. ince ethi came to the nited tates from India in 1971, she has proudly worn her exuisite Indian fashions, beautiful fl owing saris made from luxurious fabrics in vibrant colors. owadays, ethi is nown in her Tucson community as an example of grace, philanthropy and style. MOST FASHIONABLE TUCSON MANRICHARD OSERANThird-generation ri ona native Richard Oseran practiced law for a number of years, arguing before the . . upreme ourt. owadays, he s a sharp-minded entrepreneur with an affi nity for personal style, amping up the downtown Tucson scene. Owner of the iconic Hotel Congress since , seran and his wife, hana, have been instrumental in the early st-century revitaliation of Tucson’s downtown area. The historic hotel and bar recently celebrated its centennial milestone. MOST INFLUENTIAL TUCSON MANLUTE OLSONith niversity of ri ona students—especially those in the Zona Zoo section—chanting a loud, resounding “Lute” during ildcat basetball games, former men s basetball coach ute Olson is a Tucson celebrity. Regarded as one of the greatest college basetball coaches of all time, his record is phenomenal, leading to four inal our appearances and one Championship in 1997, among do ens of other accolades. To this day, not a single UA student, alumnus or Tucson citi en doesn t now his name, and at , he s still an immensely prominent fi gure in the community. 121April Mocks 2 Backup corrupt.indd 314/9/19 9:50 PM141MOST INFLUENTIAL TUCSON WOMANRANDI DORMANRandi Dorman, three-time winner for Most n uential Tucson oman, is a Tucson celebrity, having made a splash in the southern Arizona city in multiple industries. ver the years, Dorman has served as president of the Museum of Contemporary Art Tucson and is currently a chairwoman of the Downtown Tucson Partnership as well as a prominent real estate developer and a runner, singer, hiker and foodie in her spare time. Perhaps most noteworthy of all is orman s recent announcement of her candidacy for Mayor of Tucson. randiformayor.com.Fast Faves2018 innerBest Lunch Spot BOCA TACOS Y TEQUILA, bocatacos.com.2018 innerBest Boutique GRAND CENTRAL CLOTHING, grandcentralclothing.com.2018 innerBest Breakfast/Brunch Spot PREP & PASTRY, prepandpastry.com.2018 innerBest Ranch Escape TANQUE VERDE RANCH, tanqueverderanch.com.Favorite A t irl BRIELLE SCHUMPE, @brielle_schumpe.BEST RESORT OR HOTEL THE WESTIN LA PALOMA RESORT & SPA The estin a aloma esort Spa is a luurious resort destination on 20 acres in the high Sonoran Desert in Tucson. Located in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains, guests can take in spectacular mountain, city and golf course views. The ool asis features ve refreshing pools, a 177ft. water slide and a swimup bar. ining options include Azul estaurant ounge and Contigo atin itchen, among others. The resort off ers 87 guest rooms including 2 suites, a 27hole Jac iclaus Signature course and an lizabeth Arden ed oor Spa. westinlapalomaresort.com.The Red Door Salon & Spa and Azul Restaurant & Lounge, both located in the Westin La Paloma, were named Tucson’s Best Spa and Best Resort Restaurant, respectively.BEST TUCSON LIFESTYLE INSTAGRAM@adaatudeAdaleta Avdi was born in osnia in the early 1990 s and came to the .S. as a refugee when she was years old. Avdi has been wor ing since she was 16 and graduated from the niversity of Arizona with a degree in psychology and a minor in business writing. Taking that writing degree to a new level, Avdi established her blog adaatude.com in 2013 as part of a senior class college project. She is known globally as @adaatude on social media and is often sought after by major brands to be their ambassador. An accomplished social media in uencer, she covers a variety of topics including beauty, travel, lifestyle and fashion. adaatude.com.122April Mocks 2 Backup corrupt.indd 324/9/19 4:20 PM142123BEST SPACanyon Ranch Wellness ResortCanyon Ranch: where the Sonoran Desert and natural serenity meet trailblazing professionals and modern sensibilities. People come from all over the globe to escape their daily routines and enjoy a healthy dose of purpose and pleasure at the Tucson destination. anyon anch o ers its guests inspired cuisine and cooing demos, mind-body classes, spa treatments that are revelations and a medley of opportunities to get outdoors, whether taing a hie through nearby abino anyon, playing tennis or hitting the igh opes ourse hallenge say hi to the red-tailed haws. If any ounce of stress survives all of that, guests can chec out the bliss-inducing editation arden at the pirituality enter.canyonranch.com/tucson.April Mocks 2 Backup corrupt.indd 334/9/19 9:53 PM143BY MELISSA LARSENBEST OF OUR VALLEY 2019weddings124April Mocks 2 Backup corrupt.indd 244/9/19 4:20 PM144BEST WEDDING FLORISTFlower BarFlower ar, located in ld Town Scottsdale, prides itself on designing unique, oneofaind oral and plant installations and thining outside the bo for its luury clientele. The talented Flower ar team rarely replicates a design, letting each couple s personal style to shine through on their wedding day. The studio has been in the alley since 2012, focusing primarily on wedding and event clientele owner and lead designer, Megan Carollo, has been in the oral world for more than a decade. azfl owerbar.com.weddings125BEST ENGAGEMENT RING STORELONDON GOLDAt its three alley locations, each boasting friendly and knowledgeable service, London Gold impresses loyal customers with its huge selection of loose certi ed diamonds and gorgeous settings. The masterful jewelers at this locally owned company custom-design and produce much of the beautiful London Gold selection, alongside goods from renowned international designers. londongold.com.BEST PHOTOGRAPHER: WEDDINGSJEFF WATKINS, KOLOR PHXJeff atins is a wedding and couples photographer who originally hails from Alabama. Though he started his career as a top chef, he eventually found a new passion—photography. After wor ing for celebrity clients lie Al acino and Sylvester Stallone, he shifted his focus and fell in love with wedding photography in 201. atins says it is an honor to be trusted to capture such special moments on a couple s big day. kolorphx.com.BEST WEDDING CAKESCLASSIC CAKES & CONFECTIONSElla and Neil Levinson, the award-winning duo behind Classic Cakes & Confections, has been crafting some of the most memorable wedding cakes in the alley and beyond since 2006. Their impressive gallery boasts tiered masterpieces that are not only beautiful (their styles range from romantic to whimsical and everything in between) but tasty too. Thinking of booking the Levinsons for your big day? Get in touch once your date is solid, as they are very in demand. classiccakesaz.com.BEST WEDDING CATERING COMPANYTOM AND LIN CATERING hoenibased Tom and in Catering has a reputation for inventive ew Americanstyle cuisine and unique presentation combined with unparalleled service. ach personalized bill of fare features locally grown produce and only the top imported and artisan choices, with menu options like ancho-braised beef with smoked blue polenta and pickled red onions or a create-your-own pasta bar. tomandlincateri ng.com.BEST WEDDING DRESS SHOPLAURIE'S BRIDAL AND FORMALScottsdale s auries ridal and Formal is a proud owner-operated bridal boutique off ering private oneonone bridal consultations directly with the owner. Laurie Dickman has nearly 30 years of bridal apparel e pertise and is known as the "wedding gown whisperer" around town. In addition to aff ordable bridal gowns, aurie s also specializes in mother ofthebride and -groom dresses and special occasion and prom gowns. lauri esbri dal.com.BEST WEDDING HAIR & MAKEUPSALON JUAN SANTOS & CO.The husband-and-wife-owned full-service Salon Juan Santos & Co. specializes in hair and maeup artistry, off ering onlocation and salonbased services. Juan Santos has 23 years of e perience as a hair and maeup artist while his wife, Misha Santos, is newer to the trade, bringing a modern air to the talented team. In addition to their wedding e perience, the Salon Juan Santos team has been a part of hoeni Fashion ee. teamjuansantos.com.April Mocks 2 Backup corrupt.indd 254/9/19 4:20 PM145BEST WEDDING PLANNER EMILY'S EVENTSRick and Emily Garner of Scottsdale-based Emily’s Events aim to make each couple s wedding-day dreams come true, o ering personali ed service and complete customiation. The arners tae a couple s lies and dislies to heart, ensuring that the only thing the groom- and bride-to-be need to focus on is their tux and gown.emilyseventsaz.com.126BEST WEDDING RENTALSPRIM RENTALSPrim Rentals has been growing since 2013, both as a business and in its design styles. The Tempe-based, women-ran rental company aims to take traditional looks as well as trends into consideration while building an inventory—comprised of sofas, chairs, ottomans, tables, bars and much more—that is timeless, elegant and fun. wner im vor says Prim Rentals carries rentals in colors of blush, crimson, yellow, blue and turquoise, as well as natural wood elements, all of which are in demand in ri ona. pri mrentals.com.BEST WEDDING VIDEOGRAPHERLOVE STORY FILMSLove Story Films was founded in by ri ona tate niversity grads, olly and ue illiams. The husband-and-wife team has fi lmed wedding days throughout the entire state of ri ona and beyond. The duo is fi lming weddings in Europe, outh America, Caribbean Sea and Mexico in .yourlovestoryfi lms.com.BEST WEDDING VENUEWARE-HOUSE215 @ BENTLEY PROJECTSPerfect for the urban-chic couple, Warehouse215 @ Bentley Projects is a fl exible event space in Phoenix with up to 10,000 square feet of interior space plus a spacious patio. The venue—decked with original brick walls, clerestory windows and crystal chandeliers—was once a linen laundry building, and now features modern amenities to complement its cool, industrial details that are a big hit with today’s trendy brides. warehouse215.com.BEST WEDDING VENUEEL CHORROnless you live under a roc, you ve seen a fl ower-draped wedding ceremony on the lawn of El Chorro cross your Instagram feed lately. The historic Paradise alley landmark is a favorite venue thanks to its romantic desert surroundings, eye-popping Camelback Mountain views, exquisite local and seasonal cuisine and top-notch service. And it certainly doesn’t hurt that all El Chorro wedding menus include those famed sticy buns. elchorro.com.BEST WEDDING DRESS SHOPBELLA LILY BRIDALBella Lily Bridal, found in North Phoenix/Glendale, is an intimate bridal boutique where the sole focus is providing brides an exceptional bridal experience. wner renda Inclan says ella ily o ers a variety of gown styles, from boho and ethereal to classic and timeless, and constantly strives to stay on top of bridal trends as styles evolve from one season to the next. bellalilybri dal.com.April Mocks 2 Backup corrupt.indd 264/10/19 9:47 AM146ARROWHEAD(623) 979-4445CHANDLER(480) 705-4191SCOTTSDALE(480) 367-1717LONDONGOLD.COMLONDON GOLDLONDON GOLDUntitled-2 14/9/19 8:41 PMUntitled-2 14/11/19 12:49 PMNext >