< Previous96 @azfoothills #azfoothills AFM FAVE! Best Boutique Resort The Canyon Suites at The Phoenician A 60-room boutique hotel located at The Phoenician, The Canyon Suites provide guests with a unique fi ve-star experience and its own infi nity-edge pool. Considering a stay? Check out these two can’t-miss programs in The Canyon Lounge: Scotch & Slippers Sunday (every Sunday from 5 to 6 p.m.) featuring samplings of The Canyon Suites’ collection of scotches, and Old Fashioned Tuesday (every Tuesday from 5 to 6 p.m.) with a demonstration of the signature Canyon Old Fashioned with special pricing on the cocktail, paired with beef jerky samples. @phoenicianscottsdale, canyonsuites.com. AZFOOTHILLS.COM’S BEST OF OUR VALLEY 2020 STAY & PLAY BOOV 3.indd 96BOOV 3.indd 964/14/20 12:26 PM4/14/20 12:26 PM@bestofourvalley #bestofourvalley 97 STAY & PLAY / By Melissa Larsen FAST FAVES 2019 WINNER! Best Casino Talking Stick Resort and Casino, talkingstickresort.com. 2019 WINNER! Best Luxury Vacation Rental Parsons Villas, parsonsvillas.com. 2019 WINNER! Best Movie Theater Harkins Theatres, harkins.com. Best Pet- Boarding Facility Puff & Fluff Grooming and Pet Sitting, puffandfluffspa.com. 2019 WINNER! Best Place to Discover Your Inner Artist The Brush Bar, thebrushbar.com. Best Lobby Bar Westin Kierland Resort and Spa The lobby at Westin Kierland Resort and Spa is more than just a spot to pass time as your room gets prepped; its sleek resort lobby hosts a selection of fantastic eats and drinks, including a new lineup of meatballs (like those crafted with dry-aged Arizona prime beef) and spring-friendly sips, including a ruby basil martini. @westinkierland, marriott.com. Best Downtown Phoenix Hotel Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel is the ultimate spot to stay if you plan to play in Phoenix with easy access to Chase Field, Talking Stick Resort Arena, Phoenix Convention Center and an endless array of dining, arts and culture outlets and events venues. Cap off a staycation with a dose of Southwestern cuisine at its on-site urban saloon, Dust Cutter restaurant. @renhotelphx, marriott.com. Best Pool Party AND Most Luxe Accommodations W Scottsdale If it has been a minute since you booked a break at W Scottsdale, now is the time to change that. The resort has debuted a property-wide renovation to celebrate its 10th anniversary. W Scottsdale added six new and completely luxe Penthouse Suites and the AWAY Spa, which happens to be the only of its kind in the state. Guests can also expect a revamped rooftop WET Deck, where the party doesn’t stop each summer with DJs, fresh cocktails, private cabanas, VIP tables and more. @wscottsdale, marriott.com. Best Resort AND Most Relaxing Resort Pool The Wigwam Though its event lineup is always bursting, with the likes of special holiday events and family fun-in- the-sun happenings, The Wigwam is excited to make waves with its wellness offerings. This spring and summer, guests will enjoy fresh- pressed juices and wellness shots along with an enhanced cocktail and mocktail program. If you’re looking for a unique way to enjoy the great outdoors at the resort, try FootGolf, a fast-paced sport that marries soccer and golf. @wigwamresort, wigwamarizona.com. BOOV 3.indd 97BOOV 3.indd 974/14/20 12:26 PM4/14/20 12:26 PM98 @azfoothills #azfoothills AZFOOTHILLS.COM’S BEST OF OUR VALLEY 2020 Best Valley Adventure Experience Rainbow Ryders Inc. After operating in the Valley for a decade, taking hot air ballooning to the next level for locals and guests with its bucket list-worthy adventures, Rainbow Ryders Inc. announces the inaugural Scottsdale SkyFest & Balloon Glow, a Holiday Extravaganza, over Thanks- giving weekend. The event will host both tethered and regular balloon rides, holiday-themed activities, a shopping experience by Junk in the Trunk, food and beverage offerings in partnership with M Culinary, concerts and much more. @rainbowryders, rainbowryders.com. BOOV 3.indd 98BOOV 3.indd 984/14/20 12:26 PM4/14/20 12:26 PM@bestofourvalley #bestofourvalley 99 AFM FAVE! Best Luxury Pet Resort Oh My Dog! Boutique & Spa Known as the premier dog destination in the Valley since 2008, Oh My Dog! Boutique & Spa invites smaller breed dogs (up to 30 pounds) for grooming, day play and retail. Oh My Dog! even hosts a unique boutique hotel concept that provides the best amenities and care for your pup, including 24-hour monitoring and a caring Pet Concierge. @ohmydogboutique, ohmydogboutique.com. STAY & PLAY / By Melissa Larsen BOOV 3.indd 99BOOV 3.indd 994/14/20 12:26 PM4/14/20 12:26 PM100 @azfoothills #azfoothills AZFOOTHILLS.COM’S BEST OF OUR VALLEY 2020 WEDDINGS Best Wedding Photographer: Moody Feel Carmela Joy Photography Carmela Joy is convinced that she has the best job in the world. She loves people and stories. As a professional wedding photographer she captures genuine interactions, spontaneous moments and candids that make each couple’s love story unique. Joy takes great pride and joy in documenting weddings for each couple. Whether you are getting married in an indoor venue, desert canyons, lush forest or on a mountain top, let Joy capture these unforgettable moments that will last forever. Her work speaks for itself, and she wants the absolute best experience for each couple from the moment they meet her to the wedding day. @carmelajoyphotography, carmelajoy.com. BOOV 3.indd 100BOOV 3.indd 1004/14/20 12:26 PM4/14/20 12:26 PMWEDDINGS / By Melissa Larsen FAST FAVES Best Bridal Show DB Luxury Bridal Expo, dbexpos.com. Best Bridal Wellness Spot Millennium Day Spa & Salon, mdssalon.com. Best Country Club Wedding Venue Ancala Country Club, ancalacc.com. Best Engagement Ring Store Ganem Jewelers, ganemjewelers.com. Best Fine Art & Light Wedding Photographer Leslie D. Photography, lesliedphotography.com. Best Garden Wedding Venue The Cottage Wedding Venue, thecottageweddings.com. Best Menswear Shop Celebrity Tux and Tails, celebritytuxandtails.com. Best Music Entertainment Raza Entertainment, djtucsonservices.com. Best Photojournalism Wedding Photographer Courtney Lively Photography, courtneylivelyphotography.com. Best Resort/Hotel Wedding Venue The Scottsdale Plaza Resort, scottsdaleplaza.com. Best Rustic Wedding Venue The Farm at South Mountain, thefarmatsouthmountain.com. Best Rehearsal Dinner Restaurant El Chorro, elchorro.com. Best Unique Wedding Venue Aldea Weddings at the Landmark, landmarkweddingsaz.com. Best Vineyard Wedding Venue The Windmill Winery, thewindmillwinery.com. Best Wedding Cakes & Desserts Abbie Cakes Sweet Kitchen, abbiecakesco.com. Best Wedding Catering Company Kiss the Chef Catering, facebook.com/ kissthechefcatering. Best Wedding Dress Shop Avancy Bridal, avancybridal.com. Best Wedding Florist Flora by Haleigh, fl orabyhaleigh. squarespace.com. ON THE COVER! Best Wedding Bands London Gold, londongold.com. Best Wedding Group Activity Board & Brush, boardandbrush.com. Best Wedding Hair & Makeup Chanel Molleo Beauty, chanelmolleo beautyco.com. Best Wedding Invitation Design Victoria York Design, victoriayorkdesign.com. Best Wedding Planner Mandy Marie Creative, mandymariecreative.com, Best Wedding Rentals Native Events, nativeeventsco.com. Best Wedding Venue with Mountain Views Chateau Luxe, chateauluxeaz.com. 2019 WINNER! Best Wedding Videographer Love Story Films, yourlovestoryfi lms.com. BOOV 3.indd 101BOOV 3.indd 1014/14/20 12:26 PM4/14/20 12:26 PM102 @azfoothills #azfoothills AZFOOTHILLS.COM’S BEST OF OUR VALLEY 2020 Best Wedding Bar Services Get Cozy Vintage Mobile Bars Get Cozy Vintage Mobile Bars offers a unique service that is likely to give your wedding that wow-worthy moment for guests. The company takes classic 1950’s-style caravan campers, Piaggio Ape mini-trucks and other one-of-a-kind vintage vehicles and reimagines them as mobile bars with big personalities. The mobile bars are small enough to drive through a set of double doors and have up to seven taps to pour perfectly chilled prosecco, craft beer, cocktails and non-alcoholic selections at your special event. @getcozyvintagemobilebars, getcozybars.com. Photo: Carmichael Studios Feb Issue 2.indd 371/23/20 4:31 PMBOOV 3.indd 102BOOV 3.indd 1024/14/20 12:26 PM4/14/20 12:26 PM@bestofourvalley #bestofourvalley 103 Get your Valley girl gear at azfoothills.com/swag. Feb Issue 2.indd 371/23/20 4:31 PMBOOV 3.indd 103BOOV 3.indd 1034/14/20 12:26 PM4/14/20 12:26 PM104 @azfoothills #azfoothills Most Fashionable News Anchor AND News Anchor of the Year Justin Pazera, ABC15 Emmy Award-winning anchor/reporter Justin Pazera joined the ABC15 Arizona team in 2015 and boasts two decades of experience. He is a general assignment reporter and currently anchors the weekend evening newscasts and reports weekdays at 4 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Viewers immediately recognize Pazera due to his colorful on-air ties from designers like Ted Baker and Ike Behar and looks from retailers ranging from secondhand store Well Suited to Nordstrom. Pazera’s secret to crisp fashion? A shirt collar support, an inexpensive tool that fits under your collar, he says. @justinpazera, abc15.com. AZFOOTHILLS.COM’S BEST OF OUR VALLEY 2020 MEDIA BOOV 3.indd 104BOOV 3.indd 1044/14/20 12:26 PM4/14/20 12:26 PM@bestofourvalley #bestofourvalley 105 MEDIA / By Melissa Larsen FAST FAVES Best Local News Web Site abc15.com. 2019 WINNER! Best Local Radio Personality/Team Lady Stephanie, 101.1 The Beat, azthebeat.com. 2019 WINNER! Best News Station ABC15, abc15.com. Best Radio Station 101.1 The Beat, azthebeat.com. Best Traffi c Personality Vanessa Ramirez, 12 News, 12news.com. Favorite Afternoon or Evening Show Good Evening Arizona, 3TV, azfamily.com. Favorite Anchor Team Nick Ciletti, Kaley O’Kelley, Iris Hermosillo, Chelsey Davis, ABC15, abc15.com. 2019 WINNER! Favorite Local Daytime Show Sonoran Living, ABC15, abc15.com. Favorite Local Morning Show ABC15 Mornings, ABC15, abc15.com. Favorite Meteorologist or Weather Personality Kristy Siefkin, FOX 10, fox10phoenix.com. Favorite Nightly Newscast 3TV News at 10, azfamily.com. Best Anchor: Weekends Nohelani Graf, ABC15, abc15.com. 2019 WINNER! Favorite TV Personality, Afternoon or Evening News: Male AND Favorite Sportscaster Craig Fouhy, ABC15, abc15.com. Favorite TV Personality, Afternoon or Evening News: Female Katie Raml, ABC15, abc15.com. 2019 WINNER! Favorite TV Personality, Morning or Daytime: Female Kaley O’Kelley, ABC15, abc15.com. 2019 WINNER! Favorite TV Personality, Morning or Daytime: Male Javier Soto, 3TV, azfamily.com. BOOV 3.indd 105BOOV 3.indd 1054/14/20 12:26 PM4/14/20 12:26 PMNext >