Sleek and powerful is what enthusiasts have been saying about this Audi model for years. This year, the A7 does not disappoint. It is standing out among the comparables — BMW’s 7 series, the Porsche Panamera and the Mercedes S-Class. Powered by a 3.0-liter V6 TFSI engine that produces only 335 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque, this sporty sedan does move. The Audi … [More]
Café Allegro: Culinary Notes Enhance Musical Experience
Café Allegro offers a sensory experience that starts at the entrance to Phoenix treasure, the Musical Instrument Museum. Diners can bypass the museum registration but still enjoy the lobby displays on the short stroll to the restaurant doorway. Managed by Bon Appetit, Café Allegro syncs its menu to its distinctive location, celebrating a global menu with Bon Appetit’s … [More]
ROI: Return on Involvement
Imagine this conversation between two shoppers at a car dealership: Consumer #1: “I want the one I read about in the latest issue of Car and Driver magazine: It has a six-cylinder turbo engine, a double-clutch transmission, a 90 strokebore, and 10:1 compression ratio.” Consumer #2: “I want a red one.” Obviously, these two people differ quite a bit in terms of their … [More]
Shoes Power Up Body and Spirit
Athalonz, a 2014 startup based in Mesa, offers first-of-their-kind shoes as a wearable tech product in a field that includes the Apple Watch, Antelope Sportswear and Motus Baseball Sleeve — notable gadgets that have been made to monitor and boost an athlete’s health and performance. Athalonz shoes use physics and kinematics to maximize athletic performance, reducing stress on … [More]
2019 Infiniti QX80 Limited
The 2019 Infiniti QX80 Limited 4WD adds an even higher level of detailed elegance to the Infiniti QX80 4WD’s undeniable presence, featuring the exclusive Infiniti logo welcome lighting; satin chrome exterior trim; and machine-finished, 22-inch, forged aluminum wheels. The engine is both powerful and efficient. The 5.6-liter V8 generates 400 horsepower, 413 pound-feet of … [More]
Babbo Italian Eatery: Innovating Traditions
Babbo Italian Eatery’s is a comfortable atmosphere in mellow browns and soothing designs. Size variation among the many locations lends a different ambience from restaurant to restaurant — for instance, Arrowhead feels more intimate; Cave Creek, more open and informal; Scottsdale, the most spacious. Décor is understated, with framed old-timey-style photographs creating a sense … [More]
Can Teletherapy Help Your People and Your Bottom Line?
Mental health has been propelled into the national spotlight. As we overcome national tragedies and household names share their mental and emotional struggles, the sobering truth is that people from all walks of life and backgrounds are affected — and that access to the right care is critical. Employers are in a unique position to address behavioral and mental health care, … [More]
2018 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD
With a 3.5-liter V6 engine with direct and port fuel injection, the Lexus RX 450 is specially tuned for fuel efficiency and low emissions. Engineered to tap into the power of the robust chassis, the optimized suspension offers precise handling with a strikingly smooth ride. For even greater control, an innovative dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence system (VVT-iW) … [More]
Hash Kitchen: Hash Tagged ‘Good’
Very open and friendly, Hash Kitchen goes in for simplicity in its décor. Simplicity and comfort. Tables are widely spaced and booths allow leg room. Patios vary in size with location, but the outdoor seating option is available at all the restaurants. The new design puts more emphasis on the restaurant’s Bloody Mary offerings. Its newest location, opened last month in … [More]
Feedback: August 2018
Question: You’ve been recognized as one of BestCompaniesAZ’s “100 Best Arizona Companies,” in part because of your workplace culture. What programs and/or policies does your company promote to achieve that level of satisfaction among your workforce? John Standring Senior Vice President of Global Servicing Operations American Express Sector: Finance At American Express, … [More]
