< PreviousWhat to Wear Temps are starting to warm up come March and Spring Training time, so opting for some fun pops of color, groundbreaking florals for spring and light layers will keep you fresh, stylish and comfortable for the ball game. MEN’S PIECES John Smedley Half Zip Sweater, from $480; Eton Mid-Blue Denim Shirt, from $185; Eleventy Chino Jogger, from $395; Ferragamo Sneaker, from $695. STYLE Complete outfits for him and her available at The Clotherie at Biltmore Fashion Park. WOMEN’S PIECES John Smedley Ginger V-Neck, from $360; AG Tee, from $68; MOTHER Denim Cord, from $218; Officine Générale Loafer, from $165. 202 3 EDITION 80 INARIZ ONA For Her For Him A more polished feel, this monochromatic look of a classic crew tee, pullover sweater and pant combination is nailed down by a statement-making loafer. Go more classic-sporty with a drawstring slack, denim shirt and pullover that’s grounded by a sensibly stylish sneaker so you’re ready to yell, “Hey, batter!” with style and confidence. , DUKE PHO T OGRAPHY WOMEN’S PIECES Fifteen Twenty Romper, $231; French Kande Collection Clad Honfleur Chain, $264; Carmen Sol Maria Sandal, $132; LUCCA Felt Rancher, $54; DIFF Lenox Sunglasses, $105; Capri Designs Clear Bag, $31.50. Complete outfit available at Jules & JC Scottsdale. What woman doesn’t love a one- and done-romper?! Pair it with a wide-brim hat, matching sandals and a clear shoulder bag to get you through security with ease and a simple, yet effortless, statement-making necklace to pull it all together. The fun floral shorts paired with light layers, white sneakers and a straightforward cap for a stylishly easy baseball game look. BY SARAH SOMMER, FASHION STYLIST, AND TOM SIMON, OPERATING PARTNER AT THE CLOTHERIE AT BILTMORE FASHION PARK WWW.STYLEDBYSAR.COM, @STYLEDBYSAR WWW.THECLOTHERIE.COM, @THECLOTHERIE MEN’S PIECES Levon White Button Down, $175, this or similar available at Nordstrom; Good Man Brand Tee, $68, this or similar available at Nordstrom; Johnny Was Swim Shorts, $118, available at Jules & JC; Cole Haan Sneakers, $160 available at Nordstrom; Melin Ball Cap, $69 available at At-Ease Scottsdale. INARIZ ONA 81 202 3 EDITION MLB Spring Training For HerFor Him , DUKE PHO T OGRAPHY202 3 EDITION 82 INARIZ ONA Stay WHERE TO BY ALYSSA GRABINSKI Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows Want the hotel experience but wish to have a bit more privacy? Book a bungalow at this resort to prevent any late-night wakeups from hallway roamers. Bask in the desert scenery with a cup of coffee in a private outdoor seating area. Splish and splash in the Turquoise Pool and experience a rave-worthy vacation. www.andazscottsdale.com, @andazscottsdale Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia A pool day or a spa day? How will you ever choose? Good thing you don’t have to. Stay busy and entertained at the Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia. Cool off in a spacious cabana with misters, filling up with treats and cocktails. When you’re ready, enter Joya Spa and surrender your stress in the Joy of Intention Room. From there, lengthen and tone your body with mat Pilates or choose a muscle-relaxing body treatment. www.omniscottsdale.com, @omnimontelucia Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale This contemporary Paradise Valley resort features close-up views of Camelback and Mummy mountains, a par-3, 18-hole short course, poolside service and community events, including blissful sunset yoga. Grab a casual bite at Rusty’s or spoil the whole family at Hearth ’61. www.mountainshadows.com, @mountainshadowsaz Sanctuary Camelback Mountain, a Gurney’s Resort & Spa Awarded the #1 hotel in Arizona in 2022 by U.S. News & World Report, the Sanctuary Camelback Mountain, a Gurney’s Resort & Spa, delivers nothing short of luxurious. If your neck is full of knots from watching baseball all day or if the desert sun is creating a desert on your skin, the staff at the award-winning spa will use their expertise and work their magic. Otherwise, spend a day dreaming in the infinity pool or sweating it out at the fitness center. www.gurneysresorts.com/scottsdale, @sanctuaryaz_ JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa Loud cheers and greasy food (aka a day at the baseball fields) is worth it, no doubt. But unwinding is also worth it—so de-stress among the modern-meets- rustic furniture and the peaceful desert naturescapes at this Marriott property. Book your hotel with the resort’s holiday savings and seasonal packages through March 31 to get more bang for your buck. www.marriott.com, @camelbackinn , CA R LE Y R U D D P H O T O G R A P H Y , OMNI SC O T T SD ALE RESOR T & SP A A T MONTEL UCIA , JW MARRIO T T SC O T T SD ALE C AMELBA CK INN RESOR T & SP A , MOUNT AIN SHADO W S RESOR T SC O T T SD ALE , SANC TU AR Y C AMELBA CK MOUNT AIN, A GURNEY’S RESOR T & SP AINARIZ ONA 83 202 3 EDITION Fat Ox Why fix something that’s not broken? Well, that’s the thing—Fat Ox isn’t fixing your Italian grandmother’s recipes. They’re simply remixing them. Describing itself as “a chef-driven restaurant crafting modern riffs on regional Italian classics,” per their website, the Scottsdale joint has every comfort food your heart (and stomach) could possibly want. House-made pastas and dishes with a handful of ingredients are simple, but definitely pack a flavorful punch. www.ilovefatox.com, @ilovefatox Francine Experience a taste of France just steps from Scottsdale Fashion Square. Founded by celebrity chef Laurent Halasz, the intimate, European-style spot brings dishes inspired by the south of France to the tables of Valley restaurant-goers. Every plate is dressed in a variety of colorful ingredients and delivers a zesty kick. The appetizers are cooked to salty perfection and the out- of-the-blue entrées—such as bone marrow pasta and branzino— will alter your taste buds for the better. www.francinerestaurant.com, @francinerestaurant Dominick’s Steakhouse, Ocean 44 and Steak 44 Cheering on your favorite team for hours in the desert sun supercharges your hunger. Fuel up for another day of baseball with a protein powerhouse meal—a thick and tender cut of meat from either Dominick’s Steakhouse or Steak 44. For a lighter meal, give steak the cold shoulder and raise your energy with a delicate, flaky piece of fish at Ocean 44. Check your growling stomach at the door and enjoy a fine-dining experience at one of these three Prime Steak Concepts restaurants. www.dominickssteakhouse.com, @domsteak; www.ocean44.com, @ocean44; www.steak44.com, @steak4 Toca Madera Arizona is a hub for savory Mexican food that will become your newest obsession. The latest place to add to your “restaurants to try” list? Toca Madera, a contemporary Mexican restaurant taking a twist on classic Mexican cuisine. Take the quesadillas: out with the typical gooey-goodness and in with the new and improved truffle-centered dish. Seafood, too, has a stronghold on the menu, including oyster shooters boldly mixed with tequila blanco! www.tocamadera.com/location/scottsdale, @tocamadera Buck & Rider For all things fishy and fun, grab a table at Buck & Rider, with locations in both North Scottsdale and in Phoenix off Camelback Road. Fresh seafood is flown in every day to ensure customers are grubbing on quality fish. For that salty sea taste, grab a dozen oysters, yummy scallops or flavorful shrimp for a memorable night to accompany an unforgettable day in the stands. www.buckandrider.com, @buckandrider_nscottsdale, @buckandrider_camelback Dine WHERE TO MLB Spring Training , GRA CE S TUFK OSKY , ST E A K 4 4 , WWW .T OC AMADERA.C OM , FA T O X , FRANCINEARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS CHASE FIELD 401 EAST JEFFERSON STREET PHOENIX, AZ 85004 602.514.8400 202 3 EDITION 84 INARIZ ONA MLB Spring Training SCHEDULE , TA N A LA U R E N P H O T O G R A P H YJoin Chef Vincent Guerithault, the most awarded chef in Arizona, on luxurious Seven Seas Explorer in Alaska. On Regent’s August 30, 2023 voyage, the world-renowned chef will be featured as an onboard “Spotlight” guest speaker. Exclusive to our group only, enjoy private food and wine events with Chef Vincent, including intimate hands-on cooking classes. 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To join Chef Vincent and enjoy his exclusive events, contact Susan Boehnstedt, ACC, DS 480.831.9076 Susan@CriticsChoiceVacations.com AN UNRIVALED EXPERIENCE ABOUNDS AN UNRIVALED EXPERIENCE ABOUNDS WITH LEGENDARY, JAMES BEARD WITH LEGENDARY, JAMES BEARD AWARD-WINNER, CHEF VINCENTAWARD-WINNER, CHEF VINCENT202 3 EDITION 86 INARIZ ONA MLB Spring Training , CA C T U S LE A G U E The Peoria Diamond Club Charro Lodge and SFG players on field Camelback Ranch-Glendale Tempe Diablos Salt River Fields Sloan Park Surprise StadiumEach spring, 15 Major League Baseball (MLB) teams return to Arizona for Cactus League’s spring training, along with thousands of baseball fans and tourists from all over the country who watch the preseason games, explore the Grand Canyon State, and enjoy the beautiful weather and many activities that Arizona has to offer. Founded in 1947, Cactus League spring training has become one of the biggest events in baseball as well as one of the largest economic forces for the state of Arizona, with 10 ballparks across the Greater Phoenix Metro area that host the professional baseball teams and their fans each season. “I expect the [economic] impact to be massive this year as Arizona’s tourism industry continues to recover from the pandemic,” says Cactus League Executive Director Bridget Binsbacher. “Each of the last three spring training seasons have been disrupted—the first two by COVID-19 and the last one by the MLB lockout—and I keep hearing that fans are looking forward to a ‘normal’ season in 2023. Combine that with the fact that more people are traveling these days and I’m optimistic that will translate to higher attendance. Six out of 10 Cactus League fans come from out of the state, so we really rely on visitors to drive the impact.” An Arizona State University study commissioned in even-numbered years measures the economic impact of Arizona’s spring training season. In the most recent full season, 2018, the Cactus League generated $644.2 million in economic impact, according to ASU researchers. While the 2020 season was cut short due to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, it offers the latest data of the Cactus League’s economic impact in Arizona, including: Generating an estimated economic impact • of $363.6 million, including a $213.7 million contribution to Arizona’s Gross Domestic Product before being suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic on March 12, 2020. Attracting 2,344 visitors to Cactus League • ballparks, including 1,446 non-Arizona residents. Drawing a total of 912,956 fans at an average • of 6,568 per game. Creating 3,202 annual jobs paying $128.3 • million labor income in 2020. Directly generating a total of $18.4 million • in taxes for the state ($13.1 million) and local governments ($5.3 million). Nearly a third (31.6 percent) of out-of-state • fans said they would visit another part of Arizona during their trips, with North Central Arizona and Northern Arizona listed as the most popular destinations. The Cactus League also creates opportunities for community impact by partnering with five nonprofit organizations: The Peoria Diamond Club, Hohokams, Tempe Diablos, Sundancers and the Scottsdale Charros, which all provide volunteers and services for spring training events and games. “[Spring training] is their main source of fundraising, and it provides the most visible platform for their outreach, which includes giving back through scholarships and other initiatives,” says Binsbacher. “As someone who ran the Peoria Diamond Club, I will say that giving your time to these organizations is a wonderful way to make a positive contribution to your community, meet great people and have a lot of fun.” n www.cactusleague.com, @thecactusleague INARIZ ONA 87 202 3 EDITION Cactus League’s Economic Impact Hits the Ball Out of the Park Season After Season BY SAVANNAH LEEDY COMMUNITY , CA C T U S LE A G U E Cactus League Executive Director Bridget BinsbacherDesigned by Anamorphics Inc. anamorphics.com CactusLeague.com CAMELBACK RANCH-GLENDALE Los Angeles Dodgers & Chicago White Sox 623-302-5000 10710 W Camelback Rd Phoenix, AZ SURPRISE STADIUM Kansas City Royals & Texas Rangers 623-222-2222 15930 N Bullard Ave, Surprise, AZ GOODYEAR BALLPARK Cleveland Guardians & Cincinnati Reds 623-882-3130 1933 S Ballpark Way, Goodyear, AZ TEMPE DIABLO STADIUM Los Angeles Angels 480-350-5265 2200 W Alameda Dr, Tempe, AZ PEORIA SPORTS COMPLEX Seattle Mariners & San Diego Padres 623-773-8700 16101 N 83rd Ave, Peoria, AZ AMERICAN FAMILY FIELDS OF PHOENIX Milwaukee Brewers 623-245-5500 3805 N 53rd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 202 3 EDITION 88 INARIZ ONA 10 Stadiums 15 MLB TeamsScan the code to visit the CACTUS LEAGUE.COM Stadium Map SALT RIVER FIELDS AT TALKING STICK Arizona Diamondbacks & Colorado Rockies 480-270-5000 7555 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale, AZ SCOTTSDALE STADIUM San Francisco Giants 480-312-2586 7408 E Osborn Rd, Scottsdale, AZ HOHOKAM STADIUM Oakland A’s 480-644-4451 1235 N Center St, Mesa, AZ SLOAN PARK Chicago Cubs 480-668-0500 2330 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Mesa, AZ INARIZ ONA 89 202 3 EDITION MLB Spring TrainingNext >