TOP VALLEY LAWYERS 2016  When you find yourself in need of a lawyer, it can be difficult to know where to turn. You want to make sure your money is spent wisely and you get the outcome you deserve in court. Luckily, we’re on your side. This guide was compiled with the help of Avvo, a Seattle-based company that helps consumers make better legal decisions by offering free Q&A forums, backed by ratings and ...

Crispy Red Potato Shish Kabobs with Walnut Pesto Mama G. serves up a simple and flavorful dish that’s too good not to share. By Leann Grunwald   I enjoy creating recipes for all types of foods, repurposing and reimagining. One of my favorite tactics is to make a side dish and serve it as an entree. Or, to create a gourmet meal with bits and pieces of previous creations. This recipe began as pesto sauce ...

August Showers Get set for a thrilling sight in the early morning skies––the Perseids meteor shower. By Steve Kates The heat of summer continues. With no end to triple-digit temperatures in sight, the only reprieve we can expect is in the form of monsoon showers. While there’s no guarantee of a monsoon, we’re in store for a far more reliable type of shower––the Perseids meteor shower. The Perseids are one o ...

B2S Style Finds Treat your kids to new clothes, shoes, and accessories for a fresh school year. By Nadine Bubeck   Susie Custom Jeans As seen on North West, Penelope Disick, and other A-list kids, the most fashionable custom ripped jeans for baby, toddlers, and kids run by a husband and wife duo. Seriously the softest and comfiest denim ever. Skinny jean styles are also available for boys and girls in trend ...

Parenting in the Digital Age  Local parents sound off about screen time, cell phones, and social media and how they’re bridging the parent-child digital divide. By Kristin Caliendo   Parents talk iPad use “I’m no expert by any means but we are limited on technology. We don't have strict limits like ‘30 minutes of iPad’ or anything because that makes me feel like if it’s too much of an award and adds to ...

Flavor Profile The dish from the chefs behind The Rogue Tomato, a North Valley restaurant whose name says it all. By Sondra Barr Photos by Shannon Fisher Photography When your restaurant is called The Rogue Tomato, the food better be as imaginative as your moniker. And, it is. Since opening in February, The Rogue Tomato has earned a reputation for serving flavorful Sonoran-influenced food that feature fresh ...

The 2017 Tiguan This little Volkswagen is pretty good at transforming fossil fuel into driving fun, according to auto writer Greg Rubenstein. Car names are a funny business. Some manufacturers go for metaphor, while others stick to meat-and-taters numbers, letters, or combination thereof. A few mix it up, and some go bare bones—as in, a single letter. Then, there are the whacky. Enter Volkswagen. Sure, the ...

Bugs! World of Giant Insects exhibit at the Arizona Science Center is a marvel of real (and reimaged) creepy crawlies. By Julie Carlson Bugs, bugs, bugs! There's something for everyone at the new World of Giant Insects exhibit at the Arizona Science Center. Even for visitors who shiver just at the sight of creepy crawlies, the exhibit gives all guests a different perspective about insects. Experience larger ...

A family-friendly adventure awaits on Oahu’s fabled North Shore. By Kristin Caliendo When I passed by baggage claim at the Honolulu Airport, I had this feeling that I’d forgotten something. This trip, I was traveling lighter than usual––98 pounds lighter to be exact (the combined weight of my two young children). When the chance to take a solo trip to the North Shore of Oahu presented itself, no one had to ...

On Target How to successfully identify the audience you need to reach. By Chris Smith   Identifying and understanding your target audience is crucial to maximizing your sales potential and exponentially growing your business. You’ve spent a lot of time creating and perfecting your product or service, but the work’s not done yet––and your final offering shouldn’t be either. In order to determine the bes ...

Dining Out Writer and former waiter M.D. Thalmann on the current state of the restaurant experience.   So, I got my start in the real world as a food server/bartender. I worked my way up from the dish room, to bussing tables, and eventually to the glory of bringing well-to-do seniors an ice water, a bowl of lemons, and artificial sweetener so they didn't have to pay for lemonade. I was in the restauran ...

Sweet Summer Essentials School’s out for summer, and that means backyard lounging, vacation, grilling, beach cruising, and soaking up the sun. You’ll be stoked with the following summer must-haves. There’s something for everyone. By Nadine Bubeck Beach Bikes The coolest rides ever. These high quality completely customizable cruisers are fit for biking the desert, city, or beach. Design your bike by color, a ...

Afternoon Delight Traditional afternoon tea is perfectly paired with buttery chocolate pecan scones. By Leann Grunwald There is something very special about traditional afternoon tea. This British custom is an exquisitely beautiful way to entertain. History is uncertain as to when afternoon tea was first introduced in England, but the celebration became fashionable in the 1840s. Credit is given to Anna, the ...

Ask Dirk A guy’s perspective on matters of the heart and home. Dirk, I’ve read some of your stuff and my mom seems to like it. Anyway, I need some advice. I’m a recent college grad on the job market and I’ve obviously got tons of time on my hands. I’ve never been lucky with the ladies. In fact, I’ve never really been on a date. There’s a girl who works at the local Starbucks whom I’m very interested in, but ...

Grand Canyon University debuts its North Valley golf course. By Cassandra Johnson This year brought a new player to the local golf scene: Grand Canyon University debuted an updated golf course. You may know the Grand Canyon University Golf Course as the former Maryvale Municipal Golf Course, part of the City of Phoenix Department of Parks and Recreation. Phoenix has a new 30-year partnership with GCU, which ...