October 2015 Issue
Welcome to the October 2015 issue of Vicinity Magazine. Here you can flip through the magazine or read the articles by clicking on the stories below.
October 2015 Stories
Restaurant Mecca
How many successful restaurants does it take to for a place be worthy of a “dining mecca” label? There’s no good answer to that but, by unscientific measures — or just by the looks of it — Arcadia and the surrounding areas seem to be on a fast p…
At Home: Arcadia Architecture Is Trend to Follow
Local architect leading with transitions in living space 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 hous…
Scottsdale Fashion Square Gets Bigger (and Better)
Driving by Scottsdale Fashion Square any time in the past year, you may have noticed an array of construction equipment and “coming soon” signs. These vague signs have been foreshadowing big plans in store for Fashion Square. We recently saw the open…
Mecca-Worthy Dining
With locations in Santa Monica, Scottsdale and a second Phoenix one coming soon at 100 East Camelback, Flower Child is a “healthy food for a happy world” fast-casual concept that prides itself on freshness and on buying from ranchers who “love their…
Mouthful of Music
These days, DJ’s and their incredible sounds can be heard in the most unusual places. Many local restaurants and retail shops are bringing the spin factor to their establishments through local sounds by setting up DJs to do their thing and add to the ex…
Sunday Surprise: The Gladly Never Disappoints
Step up to the bar any given Sunday and be met with a surprise. The Gladly, a Valley hot spot for dinner, lunch and brunch, will serve you a complimentary “punch.” The punch is its Sunday concoction that each guest at the bar will be asked to try. It …
Cart Your Way through the Night
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…
Wagon Train: Food Truck Style
The hottest culinary craze is the food truck. Gourmet food and drinks on wheels is the latest in good eats, and they are landing in a neighborhood, office complex or fair near you. Favorites include Luncha Libre Gourmet Street, which specializes in creati…
Biltmore Microbrewery-Paired Dinners
The Arizona Biltmore is full of suds by pairing local breweries with special menus at Frank & Albert’s restaurant. The events are monthly, with the October event showcasing the well-known Valley favorite SanTan Brewing Company. “Leading microbrewe…
Exclusive to the Valley
Some of the world’s best-known designers and retail shopping can be found in the Valley. Of the mall’s more than 50 shops, here are three that are one-of-a-kind for the Valley and located right here in our vicinity: Bang & Olufsen A leading name i…
Arts in Our Backyard
Move over New York City and Los Angeles, (well, at least edge over a little). Here at home, Scottsdale is quickly becoming a city with its own entertainment district, where spectators can attend world-class comedy, concerts and other cultural events. Stan…
Orchestral Maneuvers
With performances by Beethoven, Wagner, Mozart and even Tchaikovsky, the Scottsdale Philharmonic’s upcoming 2015 season promises to be spectacular. The local symphony orchestra aims to provide the community with classical music accessible to all. The or…
And Fun for All
Celebrating 40 October 23, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a bang — or, more literally, a bongo. Chucho Valdes, a Cuban pianist, arranger, composer and Afro-Cuban jazz artist extraordinaire, will perfor…
Barbershop Club
A subscription for haircuts? Why not — it worked for Netflix. Co-owners Josh Thorsvik and Jacob Meltzer have been barbering it up at Keep It Cut for two years now, offering a membership arrangement that allows men to keep trimmed without constantly rea…
Distinctive Style
Creative Metals Creative Metals artistically creates custom ironwork for entry doors, gates, railings and other accents throughout custom homes. Dedication in customer service and quality has made Creative Metals a leader in ornamental metal designs. Each…
Arcadia’s Go-To: The Henry
Gone are the days when your only dining option was to visit a stuffy, white-tablecloth restaurant if you wanted to get some fantastic eats and incredible service. Meet The Henry. Pulling up to The Henry off of Camelback Road, you enter a dauntingly chaoti…
The Henry Coffee Bar: XV
If you’re in the mood for a quick bite or a place to sip coffee and work, head over to the coffee bar. Serving breakfast and lunch, the coffee bar goes beyond beverages. With no walls dividing this space from the rest of the restaurant, you get the same…
