January 2017 Issue
Welcome to the January 2017 issue of Vicinity Magazine. Here you can flip through the magazine or read the articles by clicking on the stories below.
January 2017 Stories
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 and fundamental, all-around goo…
Sure, Valentine’s Day is a month away, but the spirit is already in the air as retailers around town took down their Christmas displays and immediately replaced them with Valentine’s Day gift items. In that spirit, we at Vicinity Magazine offer an alt…
The eye of the beholder — that’s where art lives. And there’s plenty for beholders to view throughout Scottsdale’s renowned arts district. Among the district’s eclectic mix is J. Klein Gallery, itself eclectic in genre. Located on Main St…
In Arcadia, neighborhoods are dominated by traditional, ranch-style houses, with a scattering of contemporary homes providing the occasional contrast. The differentiating factor between a ranch house and other types, such as contemporary, is the shape of …
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 ha…
Join the chef at The Gladly on Sunday nights for the restaurant’s “old fashioned” take on the classic Sunday diner. Fried chicken has long been a Southern Sunday supper staple, and The Gladly is taking the classic comfort food trend westward with it…
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…
In the entertainment district of Old Town Scottsdale, Fox Cigar Bar offers cigar sales and expertise, a smoking room and a full bar. The humidor room allows the store to stock premium cigars you can smoke on premises or for your collection at home. TVs, s…
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) and a hea…
Old Town Scottsdale has become one of the best-known spots for nightlife in America. With more than 40 nightclubs, restaurants and dance clubs spread throughout a one-mile-wide circle southeast of Camelback and Scottsdale roads, this mecca for entertainme…
Citrine Natural Beauty Bar is in the Biltmore Fashion Park, with a large and open storefront. It opened its flagship store at Biltmore Fashion Park’s UNION (soon outgrowing that initial space) in November 2012 and quickly became the “it” place to go…
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 all the right nutrients and health options for living …
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 is what one can expect from owner Nick Esposito and his son J…
A family-owned and -operated Phoenix staple for more than 100 years, Hinkley’s Lighting Factory is a source of knowledge and expertise that offers unlimited options of lighting for homes from custom to historic. Crystal chandeliers and hand-selected rar…
After a night out or for post-game, late-night eats are a limited delight here in our vicinity. Here are our suggestions for the tops closing at or near 2 a.m. Carlsbad Tavern Late night menu and bar till 2a Restaurant delivers New Mexican fare in a bat-&…