January 2016 Issue
Welcome to the January 2016 issue of Vicinity Magazine. Here you can flip through the magazine or read the articles by clicking on the stories below.
January 2016 Stories
Mind. Body. Spirit.
There’s nothing like the turn of a new year to get yourself into great health (or even back into great health). Our vicinity is home to many businesses that address themselves to making us healthy through diet, activities…
Cheers to Your Team
The best way to enjoy watching sports is with others who share your excitement, exponentially compounding the energy. In person at the event is one way to do that; another is to get yourself over to the local sports bar. In fact, if you don’t want to have…
Curb Appeal
Of two distinct landscape styles — traditional style, green and lush with foundation shrubs, or quasi-desert, with low water use — the former is the style most favored in our vicinity. The best look requires appropriate layering and mix of texture and…
Art Among Us
The eye of the beholder — that’s where art lives. And there’s plenty for beholders to view throughout Scottsdale’s renowned arts district. New to the district’s eclectic mix is J. Klein Gallery, itself eclectic in genre…
Like New: The Car Wash Evolves
The days of washing your own car seem to be gone in world where a clean, shiny vehicle is a must — and all the more valued in a dusty, dry domain like the Valley. Driving in and getting “the works” or a “VIP” carwash is as easy as knowing where …
Uniquely Custom for Men
From suits and custom dress shirts to pants and accessories, Moda Georgio is the custom clothier that has been a standard in the Biltmore area for years. Luxury fabrics and the latest in styles are what one can expect from owner Nick Esposito and his son …
Cigars and Bars
Fox Cigar Bar is new to Old Town Scottsdale, as the company expands from the single location it opened in Gilbert in 2010. The concept includes cigar sales and expertise, a smoking room and a full bar. The humidor room allows the store to…
Party on a Bike
The neighborly Madison Improvement Club, named for the district it is in and the efforts the ownership envisions for its guests, is a community hub focused on health, fun and connecting the community. With event space, a juice bar (Kaleidoscope)…
Hidden Gem des Francaises
We all know Vincent’s On Camelback, but how many of us have been to Vincent’s Market Bistro just behind the main landmark restaurant? It is a simple, quaint and somewhat rustic get-away to the south of France, offering great products and food items…
Our Vicinity’s Museum of the West
Celebrating the immense geographic region that feeds an undying romantic fascination, Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West is 43,000 square feet of stunning artwork, historic artifacts of both the Old West and New West, interactive exhibits a…
Expand Your Beauty with Workshops
Citrine Natural Beauty Bar moved to a larger space within Biltmore Fashion Park, getting its own storefront. It opened its flagship store at Biltmore Fashion Park’s UNION in November 2012. Quickly becoming the “it” place to go to get all things…
Vital Is the Vitamin
Healthy living includes what you eat, how well you exercise and how balanced you are mentally. Many look to the local vitamin shop to help them with products and advice on staying healthy and ensuring they get all of the right nutrients and health options…
Arcadia Adirondacks
Found throughout the vicinity on the lawns in front of homes, ranging from the new-build country mansions to the three-bedroom mid-century ranch, is the Adirondack chair. This all-weather lawn chair was designed by Thomas Lee and inspired by his need for …
Late-Night Eats
After a night out or post-game, late-night eats are a limited delight here in the vicinity. Here are our suggestions for the tops closing at or near 2 a.m. Carlsbad Tavern — Stops serving food at 2:00a Restaurant delivers New Mexican fare …