< PreviousON THE COVER Face of Foothills 2022 Simba Richards at Arcadia Reserve I Styling by Sarah Sommer I Wardrobe by Jules & JC Hair styled by Trinity Ryder and Tyler Bush I Makeup by Madison Estrada I Photography by Brad Olson IN THIS ISSUE 12 EDITOR’S LETTER 14 PUBLISHER’S LETTER 18 BEST OF OUR VALLEY 2022 21 PEOPLE 31 FOOD & RESTAURANTS 37 NIGHTLIFE & COCKTAILS 40 COMPANIES & PROFESSIONALS 46 ESCAPES 50 HEALTH & SELF 62 KIDS 64 HOME & DESIGN 71 SHOPPING 74 STAY & PLAY 76 WEDDINGS 80 MEDIA 82 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 86 SOCIAL MEDIA FEATURES 88 MEET THE NEW FACES OF FOOTHILLS: Simba, Josi and Daisy Rose 96 Harvest Compassion Center FIN 98 UP NEXT: Summer Escapes & Dog Days of Summer Ph otogr aph er: Br ad Olson Discover. Live. Play. Specializing in North Scottsdale, Desert Mountain, Paradise Valley and surrounding areas. Joanie Barreiro 480.235.2776 joanie.barreiro@russlyon.com DesertMountainJoanie.com y essence of extraordinary12 AZFOOTHILLS.COM EDITOR’S LETTER AS THE WORLD emerges from the pandemic and Phoenix cements itself as a key city on both the national and international stage,* this year’s Best of Our Valley winners are truly the best yet. This issue is dedicated to recognizing these talented people and stand-out businesses who have made a positive impact on our community, as voted by you! The Valley has grown immensely in recent years, and so has the strength and vitality of these star individuals and companies, some of them repeat contenders. We are also excited to introduce the 2022 Face of Foothills winners and highlight Harvest Compassion Center, the 2021 nonprofit of the year. The achievements of 2022’s Best of Our Valley winners also complement our 25th anniversary this year; we are celebrating this milestone with a fresh look and new ownership. You can still expect to look forward to continued coverage on the latest events, trends and hidden local gems, both online and in future print editions, that embody the style, substance and sophistication that’s always been part of the magazine’s DNA. Now, it’s time to turn the page—both literally and figuratively—and cheer on the Best of Our Valley winners that make our city such an amazing place to call home. P.S. Be sure to follow @azfoothills on Instagram and visit azfoothills.com to learn more about the incredible winners and stay tuned for what’s new and next. 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Gala-ReadyJewels ‘Tis Better to Give: 90+ LUXURY FINDS AZFOOTHILLS COM ARIZONA FOOTHILLS JANUARY 2 015 O OO A STYLE SUBSTANCE SOPHISTICATION BEST of our VALLEY 2018 FEATURING ASU “IT GIRL” KEATON MILBURN AT BEST LUXURY RENTALS, BROADSTONE ARTS DISTRICT ST YLE SUBST A NCE SOPHISTICA TION 14 AZFOOTHILLS.COM WHAT BETTER WAY to celebrate AZ Foothills’ 25th year than with new ownership and a fresh new look? I recently acquired the iconic azf brand this past December. azf has always been Arizona’s #1 fashion lifestyle magazine, and I intend to further expand on that over the next 25+ years. Because I am a Phoenix native, my heart is fully weaved in the fabric of this great city. I want to protect it and help it continue to flourish . . . as I have benefited so much from it in my life. I see the iconic Arizona Foothills brand as the primary stage by which amazing local brands get to share their stories while creatively interacting and collaborating with each other. Arizona has and will continue to have a positive influence on our country and world at large. As Arizona's fashionable storyteller, azf is honored to continue to tell our state’s great story . . . past, present and future. azf . . . Arizona's iconic fashion/lifestyle brand for the past 25 years. PUBLISHER’S LETTER Honor the past. Celebrate the present. Embrace the future. Love,@bradreedphotography16 AZFOOTHILLS.COM BUBBLEHUSTLE.COM | 480 818 4118 bubblehustleballoons@gmail.com | facebook.com/bubblehustle | @bubblehustle bubblehustle.indd 14/10/20 7:46 PM BRAD OLSON PHOTOGRAPHY FASHION | EDITORIAL | COMMERCIAL 623-850-4562 www.bradolsonphotography.com ARIZONA OWNER / PUBLISHER EDITOR IN CHIEF Christina Silvestri CREATIVE DIRECTOR Antoni Pham CO MMUNICA TIONS CONTENT EDITOR David M. Brown EDITORIAL COORDINATOR Amy Albright OPERA TIONS OPERATING DIRECTOR Amber Perona OPERATIONS AND IT DIRECTOR John Hales CONTRI B UTORS PHOTOGRAPHER Brad Olson WRITERS David M. 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Be sure to follow @bestofourvalley and @azfoothills! 18 AZFOOTHILLS.COM B EST OF OUR V ALLEY@azfoothills #azfoothills 19 READERS AROUND THE VALLEY VOUCHED FOR THEIR LOCAL FAVORITES, CASTING HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF VOTES ACROSS MORE THAN 400 CATEGORIES. FROM YOUR FAVORITE BRUNCH TO BOTOX, DOCTORS TO DINING, READ ON TO GET TO KNOW THIS YEAR’S WELLDESERVING FRONTRUNNERS.Next >