September 2016 Issue
Welcome to the September 2016 issue of Vicinity Magazine. Here you can flip through the magazine or read the articles by clicking on the stories below.
September 2016 Stories
The Grimaldi’s team traveled to Italy in 2015 to create a unique blend of Tuscan red wine. The end result was Mille Gradi, an easy-drinking red blend that is light enough to pair with the Kale Chopped Salad or a board of bruschetta, but robust enough…
There’s a certain magic to dining al fresco. Think about it: coffee while camping, burgers by the pool, champagne at picnics. Imbued with fresh air and open skies, food and drink sparkle, fill you up, and warm you to the core. So, as we vicinity-dweller…
In an era when vintage everything is all the rage, furniture retailers in our vicinity stay relevant by giving customers what secondhand stores can’t: custom pieces. “Custom upholstery and wood finishes are definitely where customers are driving…
The creation of two truly passionate industry professionals, Chef Charleen Badman and Front of House Manager Pavle Milic, continues to impress and reinvent with their Old Town Scottsdale eatery, FnB. This well-known hot spot is a culmination of…
How can this be? It was 1996 when this outpost opened at the Esplanade. The original opened in 1993 in New York City’s SoHo on Mercer Street. Now, 20 years later, it is still humming with the same great crowd — from Suns players to the local…
The newest foodery and bar to hit this the area is Wink Twenty-Four. This cute hideaway is located in Biltmore Fashion Park and has a happy hour that is just the perfect amount of relaxation, fine foods and drinks. Its wood-fired pizzas and paninis, fresh…
Yes, this German-based company has a bit of it all, from oils and gifts to great wines and spirits. “Vom fass” means “on tap,” “on draught” (or “draft”) or “from the wood.” The retail store at the Scottsdale Waterfront will surprise you…
The newest venture of Chef Branden Levine, and his only restaurant in Scottsdale, this hot spot is not to be missed. It serves a four-course prix fixe dinner each night of contemporary American cuisine complemented by a carefully selected wine and…
It’s the art of built space, with strength of character and personality. Skylines may be famous, but it’s individual buildings that create the environment of our days. Vicinity Magazine has focused its lens throughout the zip codes of our vicinity…
Have fun and keep that winter weather going all year long. AZ Ice Arcadia offers ice skating for the general public Monday through Sunday, mornings, afternoons or evenings. Public Session hours vary throughout each day (not all day long). Times…
As the rose season comes upon us, it is a great idea to prepare your garden and know a little something about what to do. From full rose gardens to the potted plant, our Vicinity experts Berridge Nurseries can help. Berridge Nurseries is known for its…
Like many cities these days, we are home to several award-winning and notable breweries in this Vicinity. Here are our picks of some to remember: Bad Water Brewing Hometown Scottsdale brewery promises to continuing suiting new brewing traditions…