The northern Italian countryside is known for its small towns and quaint, farm-fresh cuisine that has recently inspired an incredible culinary movement. Sam Fox’s North Italia was a true pioneer in bringing this quality food and many of the traditional Italian dishes to the table years ago. With two local locations, this rustic Italian hot spot is truly becoming a must for … [More]
The All-New Volvo XC90 Inscription
Volvo has long been a reliable and safe car, known for its cutting-edge practicality. This year, the 2016 XC90 is making Volvo macho, and distinguishing the car company as a viable “it” carmaker. The XC90 Inscription is the top-of-the-line model that is both rugged and luxurious. The engine is an in-line four-cylinder supercharged and turbo-charged machine. It has 316 … [More]
Blink Once to Guard Against Fraud
As millions of Americans fall victim to identity fraud each year, USAA is unveiling its solution to offer its 10.1 million members safety against such theft: biometric recognition. A new USAA app has to recognize a user’s face before allowing access to the individual’s accounts. USAA, which offers banking, investing and insurance services to people and families who serve or … [More]
When Patients May Misremember
Dr. Randall Porter’s frustration that patients were not correctly recalling what he said to them during appointments sparked an idea. That spark was further fueled by his dealings with his own father’s cancer diagnosis. The idea: Record exam room visits so nothing is left to chance. The spark came in 2008 and Dr. Porter, a neurosurgeon who moved to the Valley from Chicago in … [More]
2015 Audi S3
Sporty and agile, this smallest of the Audi sedans is powerful and accomplishes the Euro-centric needs that many Americans admire in an Audi. As the sporty version, the Audi S3 is the Audi A3 supercharged. This little car is worth every dollar spent and will engage drivers, meet the latest economic needs in this class, and intrigue those who may be looking at larger sedans from … [More]
St. Paddy’s Month
March 17th is St. Patrick’s Day and includes some very serious lore — although most Americans know St. Patrick’s Day as the day of the year to drink at an Irish Pub. Here are our picks for eats, drinks and a St. Paddy’s Day celebration. Rosie McCaffrey’s Irish Pub & Restaurant The local classic, hands down. Rosie’s is the place to go for anything authentically Irish … [More]
Dodge the ‘Got a Minute?’ Misery
Got a minute? The fact is, unless you are a great rarity today, you not only don’t have a minute, you have a yawning deficit of minutes. There is work unfinished on your desk. You have personal aspirations of all kinds that you never find time for and obligations you barely find time for. You’re already stretched for time, so no, you don’t have a minute. Yet when almost … [More]
IKEA Designs for Business
Debuting the concept as the only one of its kind in its U.S. stores, IKEA last month held a grand opening of its business design center at the IKEA store in Tempe. In addition to the store’s extensive stock of furnishings and furniture, IKEA Business offers its customers free consultation and design services — in its store or at the customer’s place of business — “to help … [More]
By The Yard
In a market of new concepts, the ones that are successful are expanding and Sam Fox’s The Yard at Farmers Arts District Tempe is the latest to truly make its mark. The new location that includes Culinary Dropout is the new hot spot for lunch, dinner and drinks. With its wharf-meets-warehouse look, this indoor/outdoor compound of food, drinks, yoga, workouts and fun is the … [More]
All-New 2015 Expedition Platinum
In the luxury SUV market, Ford has always held a strong spot. Now with the updated Ford Expedition Platinum, Ford is competing with cousin the Navigator and rival Escalade and Denali by GM. Competition among brands was once fierce; now, it is a general rush to include luxury amenities and economies that include fuel consumption and emissions. The Ford Expedition is gaining, … [More]
Company-wide “Bad Mood”? Boost the Entrepreneurial Spirit
When a company is in a bad mood, the signs aren’t always overt. People aren’t biting each other’s heads off or glaring sullenly across the conference table. Instead, it feels like everyone is just … coasting. Rather than digging for solutions, they make a cursory effort and then lay the problem at their manager’s feet. They’re not cage-rattlers and idea-sharers; they’re “yes … [More]
Tech Project Team Includes Kids
Software designers and developers at the Chandler offices of Pearson, a global company that provides education products and services to institutions, governments and individuals, are working on an early literacy mobile app for preschoolers — and part of the multi-generational project team are kids in grades 3 through 7. “We brainstorm with them to uncover the needs for … [More]
On the Go: All-New 2015 GLA45 AMG
All-new for Mercedes-Benz is its 2015 GLA 45 AMG, a small SUV that Mercedes-Benz has dubbed “the next best thing.” This model is more powerful and contains many performance-enhancing features — known as the AMG edition. The inline 4-cylinder, 2.0-liter turbo engine maximizes with 355 horsepower and 332 lb.-ft. of torque. The 0-60mph acceleration is an impressive 4.8 seconds. … [More]
Cuff: A Glendale Game Changer
This charming and American urban eatery in historic Downtown Glendale is a breath of fresh air and the creation of Chef Tom Harvey. Touted as an area leader to look to for transforming downtown, Cuff is a welcome twist on some great American dishes and drinks served up with savvy in a neighborhood setting in the Humphrey-Davidson Building, built in 1895. The room is quaint … [More]
The Psychology of Giving
Do people give to philanthropic causes out of a sense of responsibility or guilt, for tax breaks or prestige? Do they give to provide for the public good or for personal pleasure? Individuals open their wallets for plenty of reasons, but a handful of motivations consistently rise to the top regardless of a donor’s income level. According to the Indiana University Lilly … [More]
Business Opportunity Is a Dutch Connection
There is significant business opportunity for Arizona companies with the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The most recent figures show Arizona exported more than $350 million to the Netherlands in 2013, and Dutch trade and investments here support more than 7,000 jobs in Arizona. Honorary Consul Siebe K.J. van der Zee, in the Phoenix office of the Consulate General, notes the … [More]
Gallo Blanco: Latin Contemporary Defined
Set in the lobby area of The Clarendon Hotel, a contemporary boutique hotel in Central Phoenix, Gallo Blanco is a hot spot that has received accolades for its guacamole as well as for its overall menu. The creation of chef and owner Doug Robson, who also owns Otro Café, Gallo Blanco’s menu offers dishes into which he has infused the foods he grew up on in Mexico and includes … [More]
2015 Lincoln Navigator
In a year when gas prices are seeing a decline and other carmakers are seeing “all-new” redesigns of their luxury SUVs, Lincoln has simply remodeled its Navigator for 2015 — giving it a new grill and some technological upgrades that make this vehicle attractive both by way of amenities and its sticker price. Standard is the Twin Turbo 3.5 liter EcoBoost V6 engine by Ford. … [More]
