In this Q&A with Salt & Straw co-founder Tyler Malek, learn about the brand’s origins, why it's all about community, and the new Phoenix location.   Salt & Straw is one of the most recognizable ice cream brands in the United…
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Indie bookstores are booming in metro Phoenix. Learn more about the eight top options in the Valley of the Sun. Even though we are living in a digital-centric age (and you’re likely reading this on your phone right now), indie bookstores…
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I finally visited a foot spa in Phoenix, and it surpassed my expectations. Here's everything you need to know about the experience.  If you live in Phoenix, you know it's home to plenty of foot spas. I first noticed this while driving…
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Looking for a unique way to get into scary season? Consider taking the Four Peaks Haunted Brewery Tour at its Tempe location. You wouldn’t know it from the outdoor temperatures, but spooky season is upon us. If you’re searching for a way…
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Take a closer look at the brand new St. Vincent de Paul Marion and Bob Auray Companion Animal Hospital in Phoenix, which offers free pet care.  In early July, St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) opened the Marion and Bob Auray Animal Companion…
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I had an AI massage by Aescape at W Scottsdale’s Away Spa. Here’s what I thought about the entire experience.  As technology increasingly occupies larger spaces in our lives (hello, self-driving Waymos), it makes total sense that it would…
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From strolling the Southwest’s largest rose garden to taking a blacksmithing class, here are 12 things to do in Mesa that are off the beaten path. Looking for creative things to do in Mesa? Well, we’ve got some ideas (11, to be exact!).…
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Discover ten of the best arcades in Arizona, from an arcade that only stocks pinball games to massive chains that call Arizona home. Arcades have been in business for decades, largely because they allow for unadulterated fun. They're…
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Learn more about the five most ethical animal sanctuaries and zoos in Arizona and how each one supports animals and the environment. If you’re someone who cares about animals and wants to see some of them in person, you’re in luck. These…
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