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March 2009 - FrontDoors.biz
COOKING withCLASS Barbara Fenzl Sizzling J&G Judy Fox Kitchens 2 MARCH 2009 !LL0ROCEEDS"ENEFIT0HOENIX3UNS#HARITIES 0RESENTEDBY ★ 3),%.4!5#4)/. ★ !RIZONA"ILTMORE2ESORT&3PA &RIDAY-ARCH ★ PM 4HEAUCTIONWILLFEATUREITEMSFROMTHEWORLDOFSPORTSENTERTAINMENTTRAVELANDMUCHMORE 4HEDAYTIMEAUCTIONWILLALSOFEATUREAPPEARANCESBY3UNS$ANCERS4HE'ORILLAAND3UNS!LUMNI 4 ( ! . + 9 / 5 4 / / 5 2 3 4! 2 3 4OM'EORGIA"ARNETT #AROLE"OB-ACHIZ !RIZONA$IAMONDBACKS #LEAR#HANNEL !L-ICHELLE#ARLOTTI -AC3ANDY-AGRUDER !RIZONA"ILTMORE2ESORT3PA "ONNEVILLE 'LENN,YNNE#ARLSON !LFREDO,ISA-OLINA 4RINCHERO *EWELRYBY'AUTHIER #OFFIN4ROUT&INE*EWELLERS &RANCIS.AJAFI 3TEVE,E6INE%NTERTAINMENT *OHN-OLINSKI *ERRY*OAN#OLANGELO "ILL2EBECCA.ASSIKAS 3OUTHWEST!IRLINES 2AY4HURSTON *IM#AROL#OOK *EFFREY4RACI0HILLIPS )#%6ACATIONS 0HOENIX#HILDRENS(OSPITAL -ARTY$E2ITO 4OM6ERONICA2OGERS 53!IRWAYS "LUE#ROSS"LUE3HIELD 3AM2ITA'ARVIN 2OBERT0ENNY3ARVER 0RISMA'RAPHIC !STOR"LACK *OSEPH,EE3HARON(ALLIDAY -ARK-ARIA3CHLOSSBERG *IM+ELLY.ORTON !LASKA4RUST 3OCRATES(ATTOX 3COTT3ELDIN&AMILY 3TEVE+LASSEN #HARRIOL $ICK(ECKMANN $AN3ELZNICK4HE2OOM3TORE "RAD'OULD $ESERT0ALM3URGICAL 3TEVE3UZANNE(ILTON 7ES*ODY3PRUNK 2AY(EYMAN $ESERT3CHOOLS&EDERAL#REDIT5NION -IKE3HEILA)NGRAM *IMMY.ANCY7ALKER -AXINE(ENIG 3TUDIO"3MILES $ALE6ICKI*ENSEN 2ICK7ELTS "ILLY3HIELDS 6ERVE "OB*OHNSON -ATT$ANA "ERNIE'LOSSY$ELTA$ENTAL FRONTDOORS 3TEVE+ERR *AMES#AROL(EBETS #AROL.ALEVANKO 53!IRWAYS !NDY+OHLBERG +ATHY3TEVEN0IDGEON $EBBIE'ABY 0HOENIX3UNS -ELISSA&RANK,EONESIO/0REMIUM7ATER 4OYOTA +EN+OLB 4 ( ! . + 9 / 5 4 / ! , , / & 4 ( % ! $ $ ) 4 ) / .! , $ / . / 23 7 ( / #/ . 4 2 ) " 5 4 % $ ! & 4 % 2 / 5 2 0 2 ) . 4 $ % ! $ , ) . % &ORTICKETANDTABLESALESINFORMATIONCALLOREMAILSBURGUS SUNSCOM &ORMOREINFORMATIONONTHEGALAPLEASELOGONTOWWWSUNSCOMCHARITIES frontdoors.biz MARCH 2009 3 4 MARCH 2009 F R E N C H D E S I G N E R J E W E L E R L a D o l c e V i ta Like champagne bubbles in Rome, Alex Sepkus’ whimsical jewelry—so enticing in this gallery!—launches me into a giddy daydream of ancient temples and modern cityscapes. 1954: In a trattoria near the Trevi Fountain, dashing director Dino Valeri toasted me as leading lady in his next film, Marisa, l'Originale. “You, Sófi, are my star.” He clasped my fingers on the champagne stem. Filming days were a swirl of lights, costumes, adventures. My character, Marisa, galloped naked on a white stallion through the Piazza Navona and dizzily kissed the hero beneath the Pantheon dome. At the end, I soared over Palatine Hill in a hot air balloon while my heartbroken lover (dressed as Julius Caesar) wept below. At night, my director escorted me to Rome’s romantic restaurants—to improve my Italian fluency, of course. Once, over spaghetti all’Amatriciana, he slipped me a garnet necklace the color of fine Barolo. (That Sepkus ring-stone is so like it!) Ahh … la dolce vita. When you find it, make it your own. Seize your opportunity at a special Sepkus show, March 12–14. Only at French Designer Jeweler. Open the Door to Originality.™ www.frenchonmain.com 7148 E. MAIN STREET SCOTTSDALE ARIZONA 480.994.4717 French Designer Jeweler is the recipient of the High Achievement Award for Best Designer Retailer 2009 frontdoors.biz MARCH 2009 5 6 MARCH 2009 exclusive geous gore Cleanings & Preventative | Esthetic Restorations Smile Makeovers | Invisalign | Sedation Dentistry Dr. Rod Gore and Dr. Erik Svans are Arizona licensed general dentists. American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry smiles Combined 30 years experience providing smile makeovers and family dental care. goregeous cosmetic and family dentistry RODW.GORE ERIK P.SVANS DDS WWW. AZCOSMETICDDS . COM DDS 480.585.6225 MARCH 2009 frontdoors.biz march 2009 PUBLISHER Julia C. Patrick jcp@frontdoors.biz ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Claudia Wright cw@frontdoors.biz EDITOR Rosa Cays rc@frontdoors.biz SOCIAL EDITOR Linda M. Herold lmh@frontdoors.biz SALES AND MARKETING FEATURES March 2009 | Volume 7 | Issue 3 frontdoors lifestyle news is an informative, inf luential and inspiring for-profit newspaper. Our monthly publication caters to its exclusive advertisers and readers with engaging editorial and sophisticated social coverage. frontdoors celebrates and perpetuates the legacy of philanthropy as well as community leadership. 7 20 30 36 THE GRACIOUS GOURMET Not one to battle for the limelight in these times of Iron Chef, Barbara Fenzl has quietly carved out her niche in the culinary arts. Inspired and mentored by the best including Julia Child and Jacques Pépin, this petite powerhouse is the founder of Les Gourmettes Cooking School and an advocate of the culinary talents right here in the Valley. THE HEART (AND SOUL) OF THE HOME We all know the best parties start and end in the kitchen—keeping the host company while she mixes margaritas, or helping him clean up after a night of festive socializing. We also know that the kitchen is the center of all good things domestic. Interior designer Judy Fox says consider your lifestyle next time you’re ready for a little kitchen improvement. JEAN-GEORGES VONGERICHTEN’S LATEST VENTURE Do an Internet search on just his first name and watch the page fill with a plethora of sites about Jean-Georges and his many endeavors. This French native followed his passion from a young age and is now one of the most famous chefs in the world. With restaurants across the globe, his latest enterprise is at The Phoenician: J&G Steakhouse. Claudia Wright cw@frontdoors.biz Sally Moss sm@frontdoors.biz CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER J.H. 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March 2009 calendar frontdoors.biz MARCH 2009 GRAB YOUR BUDDIES AND HEAD DOWN TO PLANET ORANGE FOR HOT NBA ACTION! Presented By: s4ICKETTOTHEGAME s"EERCONCESSIONVOUCHER s,IMITED%DITION4SHIRT s0HOENIX3UNS $ANCER#ALENDAR s6ERVE%NERGY$RINK (Two ticket minimum) TO PURCHASE VISIT SUNS.COM OR CALL 1-800-4NBA-TIX AVAILABLE GAMES: &%"#(!2,/44%"/"#!43 &%"4/2/.4/2!04/23 -!2/+,!(/-!#)494(5.$%2 -!27!3().'4/.7):!2$3 -!2$%.6%2.5''%43 -!254!(*!:: 9 10 MARCH 2009 letters Thank you so much for the wonderful coverage of our Celebrate! Fashion Show and Dinner Dance featuring CH Carolina Herrera [frontdoors, January 2009]! We so appreciate your help in getting the word out about all that Arizona’s Children Association does for more than 45,000 children and families across the state annually. This thank-you is on behalf of them! With funding cuts, every donation helps SBH Homeless Outreach enormously, and I’m sure such wonderful exposure will go a long way in fueling their donation drive. I’m so very grateful for your editorial generosity [frontdoors, February 2009]. The stories I could tell you about this organization would astound and amaze you. They truly do save lives on a daily basis. Thank you again! Lee Hartmann, CFRE Director of Development Arizona’s Children Association Thank you for the wonderful coverage of the Symphony Gala and for your contribution to our struggling arts with your “Sweetheart” coverage [frontdoors, February 2009]. You are the best! Stephanie Burchfield, APR Burchfield & Wolin Fabulous!! You are always doing so much to promote the museum and I hope you know how much I deeply appreciate it. Your exposure reaches such a fine community, an essential part of our “market.” Many thanks, once again. Jeanne L. 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Cultural and social events continue to fill the calendar; wonderful parties give us good reasons to gather with friends and support causes near and dear to us. ■ Saturday, March 7 we find a bouquet of events with something for everyone: Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale’s Halos & Handbags Luncheon at the Montelucia Resort; also that afternoon, the Phoenix Art Museum League has planned a bus tour with box lunch to the Dale Chihuly Glass Exhibit at the Desert Botanical Garden and a visit to the Butterfly Pavilion; the Assistance League of Phoenix will hold the 38th Celebration of Caring at The Ritz-Carlton, Phoenix; A Night at the Moulin Rouge is the theme for West Valley Arts Council’s Diamond Ball at The Wigwam Resort; An Evening to Paws will be held at the Hilton Scottsdale Resort for Arizona Animal Welfare League and SPCA. That’s about it for March 7—just another day of exciting events around town. ■ Marc Reid and Laura Green, co-chairs for Arizona Theatre Company’s Drama Queens on the Green, invite you to join them on March 15 at the Montelucia Resort for vintage Hollywood fashions and high tea. ■ That same evening, The Jazz Divas Nancy Gee, Margo Reed, Sherry Roberson and Delphine Cortez will be performing at the Arizona Biltmore when the Beatitudes Center DOAR presents the 28th Annual Jazz Cabaret. ■ Friends of AWEE encourage you to clean out your closet. Business clothing, handbags, shoes and briefcases will be collected at AWEE Cocktails and Clothes on March 31. ■ Did you know that Laura Barton has joined the Arizona Science Center as director of individual giving? Laura is a member of the Greater Arizona Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and a certified fundraising executive. Many organizations are shifting right now and we welcome those of you filling important leadership positions in these challenging times. Good luck to you all. ■ social life m a rc h Chanel Shop Grand Opening Neiman Marcus Neiman Marcus brings the fashion world to the Valley, and with the new Chanel Shop, we even get a bit of Paris. A celebration lunch was given in the designer department where full-scale replicas of the Chanel boutique at 31 Rue Cambon in Paris grace the entrance to the new Chanel Shop. General manager Tim Braun said, “We have picked the best for you. From the boxy chain-strap purses to the perfect little black dress, these are our favorite classics for your spring wardrobe.” The Chanel spring 2009 ready-to-wear collection, along with accessories and shoes, are all one expects from the fashion house. Flirty dresses, traditional suits that looked perfect for today’s woman and the best black-and-white ensembles anywhere. Champagne was served and lunch ended with warm crepes folded with brandied cherries and crème fraîche—so appropriate to celebrate all things Chanel! ■ Tim Braun, Katie Rotondo-Cherchio Lisa Pagel, Pune Gheblen, Eileen Yeung 14 MARCH 2009 fashion forward You Go, Valerie! Mr. Green Jeans Would Be Proud Improve Your Golf Game New At Lindsay Lou Valerie Watters epitomizes what it takes to succeed: self-reliance, hard work and the right attitude. This Cave Creek resident is celebrating her 20th year in business with Valerie’s Furniture and Accents, a Western home furnishings store that continues to grow despite the current state of economic affairs. Inspired by Western novels, this Midwest gal moved out West and opened her own store, which is now a 5,000-square-foot space full of cowboy and Western furnishings, artwork and accessories. Valerie’s was dubbed Best Cowboy Cool Furniture Store by Phoenix Magazine; each item is hand-selected from mostly American artisans and manufacturers who specialize in fine craftsmanship. Loyal customers have seen Valerie grow from a 29-year-old shopkeeper to a respected businesswoman and landowner. Her keys to success include: know who you are; never give up; live within your means; keep it simple; have faith and give back to your community. Valerie’s Furniture and Accents is located at 6070 East Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek. Visit valeriesfurniture.com or call 480-483-3327 for more information. Happy Anniversary, Valerie! It may not be the hottest topic these days, but it’s still sound practice to consider ecology when it comes to business. HUB Clothing Boutique is doing just that by appealing to fashion lovers and tree-huggers alike with two progressive jeans makers: Nudie Jean Co. of Sweden, a developer of organic denim made from 100 percent organic cotton and blended yarn without chemicals; and Canadian-based Naked and Famous Denim, also committed to producing “green” jeans using high-quality, raw, simple Japanese denim—no washes, embroidery or gimmicks. Back in 1991, HUB was the first luxury denim store in the Valley, a small boutique on Mill Avenue in Tempe. Owned by Amanda and Tom Simon and Jennifer Mumford, HUB has introduced quality brands such as Diesel, G-Star, J. Lindeberg and Splendid to its loyal clientele. HUB is now located in Scottsdale Fashion Square directly above MAC Cosmetics overlooking the food court. Go to hubclothing.com or call 480-970-0707 for more on their notable collections. From the sidelines, golf seems like a simple game, but if you’ve ever taken lessons, you know just getting the grip right on the club is challenging. Now golfers can take their game to the next level with The Bionic Golf Glove. Designed by an orthopedic hand surgeon using patented and patentpending technology, the bionic glove improves comfort without interfering with hand motion. The glove also enhances grip and control of the clubs, which can make all the difference in your golf game. Anatomic relief pads for the thumb, fingers and palm, extra-supple Cabretta leather, motion zones for joints and pre-rotated finger design all improve flexibility, comfort and performance. The makers of the Louisville Slugger baseball bat are also the makers of this product. Separate youth, men and women’s lines of gloves are available, and not just for golf: baseball, tennis, fitness, driving and garden gloves are also available. Learn more at bionicgloves.com or call 877-5BIONIC. It wasn’t too long ago that Lindsay Ebbert graced our cover with other local entrepreneurial fashionistas. Her experience working with Lucky Brand Jeans and the Betsey Johnson led her to owning her own boutique, now in its fourth year, and she’s keeping it fresh for her clients with a few new designers. Recently added to the Lindsay Lou repertoire are Elizabeth & James, a line of clothing by Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen that satisfies both the masculine and feminine sides of every style-conscious shopper; LnA Tees, designed by California girls who like their boyfriends’ t-shirts, and kova&T, a back-tobasics, individualistic response to the overdesigned elements of last season. Lindsay Lou also carries True Religion, Velvet, Alice and Olivia, Black Halo and many other collections in her rustic boutique. Look for the cowboy boots and crinolines mixed in with today’s hottest fashions at 6107 North Scottsdale Road, at Hilton Village in Scottsdale. Visit lindsaylou.com or call 480-443-2522 for more information. ■ frontdoors.biz MARCH 2009 Celebrate Arizona Opera’s Tosca and discover your Fashion Diva! · Spring fashions · Romantic arias · Costume display of the most celebrated divas !LLHANDSONDECK $ISCOVERHIDDENTREASURESAT SET SAIL DESTINATION Saturday, March 21, 2009 FireSky Resort and Spa Scottsdale, AZ ☠ Table of 10: $1000 ☠ $135 per Person 6:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. ☠ Treasure Hunt ☠ Silent Auction ☠ Dinner/Dancing Discover Hidden Treasures with The Craniofacial Foundation of Arizona Purchase Tickets Today. 480.753.1800 or AZCranio.com The Craniofacial Foundation of Arizona is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Indulge your senses at Neiman Marcus and enter to win a Fashion Diva for a Night package! · 2 tickets to opening night of Arizona Opera’s Tosca · A luxurious Neiman Marcus beauty consultation plus lunch in the NM Café Free in-store, one-day event is presented by Arizona Opera, Neiman Marcus and frontdoors. FOR RESERVATIONS C ALL 602-553-7382 Join Us For Happy Hour & Dinner % Friday and SaturdayEvenings 2501 EAST TELAWA TRAIL PHOENIX, ARIZONA Neiman Marcus Scottsdale Fashion Square Scottsdale Saturday, March 14, 2009 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Live performances 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. For more information go to: www.azopera.org or www.neimanmarcus.com 15 16 MARCH 2009 Jill Krigsten-Ormsbee, Beth McRae Carole Moreno, Linda Pope, Priscilla Nicholas Nanci Bruner, Meredeth Moss, Tori Curtis 2009 Heart Ball Kickoff The Phoenix Heart Ball And Saks Fifth Avenue This year Phoenix Heart Ball celebrates its 50th anniversary with the theme From Our Hearts to Yours. Beth McRae is the 2009 chair with Sarah Suggs Cheek serving as chair-elect. Donna Johnson and Jill Krigsten-Ormsbee are the covice chairs and Christine Gustafson will be honored as this year’s Sweetheart. The committee gathered at Saks Fifth Avenue for a bistro brunch and fashion presentation. Dave O. Dodge introduced the runway show saying, “Saks Fifth Avenue is excited to introduce Italian fashion designer Giambattista Valli, featuring the spring/summer 2009 collections and dresses you’ll fall in love with.” The official Heart Ball kickoff begins another season of parties for this dynamic group of talented ladies. The 2009 Heart Ball will be held Saturday, November 21 at The Phoenician Resort to benefit The American Heart Association. Kathleen Lang, Kari Yatkowski Betty McCrae, Patti Stelton Christine Gustafson, Jamie Lendrum Dreams of Steele The Emily Center Josephine and Drew Alcazar It was an evening of fine food, collectible cars and exciting entertainment at the Dreams of Steele Annual Charity Preview Gala kicking off the ninth annual Russo and Steele Collector Automobile Auctions. The kickoff gala benefitted The Emily Center at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. The Emily Center is a pediatric health library where parents can get answers to questions and learn what they need to know to fully participate in their child’s health care. Staffed by nurses, it is a free resource open to the public that provides everything from parenting tips to facts about specific diseases. Russo and Steele Collector Automobiles is one of the nation’s premier collector car auctions, specializing in European sports cars, American muscle cars, hot rods and customs. Two auctions have been staged each year, with the signature auction taking place in Scottsdale, Arizona every January and the second auction set in Monterey, California in August. frontdoors.biz Debbie Elder, Connie Phillips, Kay McDonald Wine, Women And Shoes Sojourner Center Wrigley Mansion was the perfect setting for the inaugural Greater Phoenix Wine, Women and Shoes party, a national fundraising event created by Napa Valley vintner Elaine Honig. The afternoon, titled Passport to the Sole, benefited Sojourner Center. Chair LoriAnn Harnish thanked guests for attending, saying, “Your ticket donations, marketplace purchases, wine buys, live-auction pledges and additional contributions will make a difference.” Awesome Wines owner Debbie Elder was the driving force behind the wine-inspired affair. Winemakers participating included Julie Johnson of Tres Sabores, Pretty Sally Estates’ Rosalie Cornew and Reta Bugay of Bugay Wines and Vineyards. The marketplace featured shoes from Cole Haan, Angelo Anastasio and Rangoni Firenze Shoes along with jewelry, hats, shawls, and handbags from Tracy Penwell’s Dressed Up Cat. It was a delightful afternoon, thanks to a dedicated committee that included Tina Celle, Dolores McKay, Sandra Foss, Lauren Mansene and many others who support Sojourner Center. ■ Dolores McKay, LoriAnn Harnish Sandra Foss, Reta Bugay Tracy Penwell MARCH 2009 17 18 MARCH 2009 Bill Banchs, Ellen Andres-Schneider and Ralph Andres Grand Re-Opening Gala Cocktail Reception Mac Perlich, Julie Prusak, Gary and Jeanne Herberger Scottsdale Center For The Performing Arts Volunteers gathered in the lobby of the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts for cocktails and to make plans for the re-opening gala of the Virginia G. Piper Theater planned for October 24. The gala will be held in the newly remodeled theater with a rededication ceremony, inaugural performance, an exclusive cocktail reception and gourmet dinner. Scottsdale Cultural Council president and CEO Bill Banchs said, “You are giving back to your community and making an important investment in the arts. Proceeds from the gala will support educational programs provided by the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.” For information on sponsorship, tickets or volunteer opportunities, contact Michelle Kaps at 480-874-4699. ■ Clara Lovett, Barbra Seville, Pat and Carol Nunzio Opera Ball 2009 Kickoff Party Arizona Opera Opera Ball 2009 chair Julie Prusak and vice-chair Mac Perlich greeted guests arriving at the Arizona Country Club for a delightful kickoff party. The Opera Ball will be held April 18 at the Arizona Biltmore in the McArthur Ballroom. Jeanne and Gary Herberger are honorary chairs for the annual event. Affinity will be the featured dance band and Arizona Opera will give a performance prior to dinner and dancing. A champagne reception and silent auction are planned for the black-tie gala. The kickoff party featured a performance by Hugh Russell from The Elixir of Love. Guests made table commitments, sipped wine, enjoyed refreshments and discussed the season. Opera lovers still have time to attend Don Giovanni and Tosca. The 09-10 season will feature Cosi fan tutte, Salome, La Boheme, A Concert of Signature Arias, and The Barber of Seville. Those wishing information about Opera Ball 2009 may call Virginia Butala at 602-218-7334. ■ Roberto Mauro, Hugh Russell Suzanne Walden-Wells, Eileen Wilson Marion Roose Pullin, Pearle Marr, Adrienne Schiffner, Shoshana Tancer MARCH 2009 frontdoors.biz 19 urban affairs Herberger Wants Artists The Herberger Theater Center is inviting Arizona artists 18 years or older to apply for inclusion in their art gallery in downtown Phoenix. Two exhibits are scheduled: Time: The Signs of Life, June-August, and Space: All That Remains, OctoberDecember 2009. Interested artists need to submit a brief résumé or bio, electronic images of artwork, and a $20 nonrefundable entry fee. Official rules and application are available at herbergertheater.org, or by calling 602-254-7399, ext. 115. Artists will be selected by a juried panel consisting of other artists from various disciplines. Entries must be postmarked by April 1, 2009. The Herberger is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to support and foster the growth of the performing arts in Phoenix as the premier performance venue, arts incubator and advocate. Butterflies Are Not Free But they’re worth the price of admission to the Desert Botanical Garden’s Marshall Butterfly Pavilion. Returning for its eighth year, the Spring Butterfly Exhibit is open daily March 7 through May 31, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors can enjoy a lush cottage garden in a 36-by-80-foot enclosed space where hundreds of butterflies flit about in this recreated habitat. Expect to see Giant Swallowtails, Great Southern Whites, Zebra Swallowtails, Painted Ladies, Julias, and others. Friendly DBG volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and share information about these fragile fliers. The entrance fee to the Marshall Butterfly Pavilion is $3 per person, with paid Garden admission for nonmembers three years and older. Children two and younger and DBG members may view the exhibit for free. For more information, call 480-941-1225 or visit dbg.org. Monica Mancini At TCA Tempe Center for the Arts will be the setting for Mancini at the Movies, a multimedia concert featuring the music of Oscar winner Henry Mancini performed by his daughter Monica Mancini. Joining her on stage on Saturday evening, March 14 will be Valley favorites Jesse McGuire and Dennis Rowland as clips from great films such as Breakfast at Tiffany’s and The Days of Wine and Roses provide the backdrop for this special concert presentation. This fundraising event will benefit the Arizona Literacy and Learning Center, which assists more than 10,000 children, youth and adults each year through diagnosis and treatment for speech/language and reading disabilities. A reception and silent auction will begin at 6:30 p.m. with the concert following at 8 p.m. Tickets are $100-200. For more information or inquiries about sponsorship, call 602-212-1089, ext. 215 or visit tempe.gov/TCA. Mata Ortiz Potters For DOVES The DOVES program of the Area Agency on Aging will host Colonial Art Forms of Mexico, a free event at the Honey House in Phoenix on March 29 from noon to 5 p.m. Potters from the renowned village of Mata Ortiz, Mexico will be decorating and firing their collectible work as visitors stroll through the gardens of this unique property. The century-old building was originally intended as a beekeeper’s residence. Pots and jewelry made with ancient pottery shards set in sterling silver will be available for sale as visitors stroll through the garden, with 40 percent of proceeds going directly to the DOVES program. Light refreshments will also be offered. The Honey House is located at 5150 North 36th Street in Phoenix. For more information, visit dovesprogram.org or call Gerry Kroloff at 602-264-2255. It’s D-backs Season The Arizona Diamondbacks have started their 12th spring training, with 15 of their 36 games played right here in the Valley. Two exhibition games are scheduled for April 3 and 4 at Chase Field against the Chicago White Sox, which will benefit the Diamonds Back field-building program. The D-backs will face each Cactus League team at least once in Tucson, including the Los Angeles Dodgers and Cleveland Indians, two new teams to the league. Tickets for Tucson Electric Park range from $19 for field-level infield to $5 for the lawn, or $25 each for The Party Deck on the right-field concourse, with all-you-can-eat ballpark munchies. Tickets can be purchased in person, at dbacks.com, or by calling 866-672-1343. Tickets for the regular season, including the exhibition games, go on sale March 7. Go, D-backs! ■ 20 MARCH 2009 Southwestern SAVOIR FAIRE Barbara Fenzl ometimes a dash of encouragement or a pinch of praise can go a long way. Combine that with a mix of passion and opportunity and suddenly a new path makes itself clear. Such is the story of Barbara Fenzl, who has gone from schoolteacher to becoming one of the most respected figures in the culinary arts. STORY BY ROSA CAYS PHOTOS BY J.H. JENNINGS Barbara Fenzl grew up in Chicago, a young girl who liked making cookies as much as any kid. Her first love was actually teaching; she graduated from the University of Wisconsin and shortly thereafter began her career as an eighth-grade teacher. Her husband was a law student and sincere devotee of Barbara’s home-cooked meals; he would rave so much about her good cooking that it spurred Barbara to try dishes that were more challenging. In 1969, the couple moved to Phoenix and cultivated a social circle around dinner parties at their home, with Barbara at the kitchen’s helm. Soon her reputation as a good cook started to get around, and in 1980 she was asked to teach the gourmet foods course at Rio Salado Community College. At that time, Barbara was also involved in community activities and was serving on the board of the Phoenix Art Museum League. Because of a circuitous connection to Julia Child through previous travels to France, Barbara was asked if she could persuade the legendary chef to donate cooking classes for a fundraiser. Chef Julia was not only persuaded, she became Barbara’s mentor and dear friend. Barbara remembers one night in the chef ’s home in Cambridge, Massachusetts when she and a friend were spending the weekend with Julia, expecting to go out to dinner. Instead, they found themselves in Julia’s kitchen in charge of side dishes while Julia roasted the chicken. “There’s no doubt we were being tested,” says Barbara, who managed to pull together an impressive salad with a few tired ingredients from Julia’s refrigerator. It was the Jacques Pépin trick of peeling the asparagus that MARCH 2009 frontdoors.biz 21 Les Gourmettes Class Schedule – Spring 2009 Classes are filling up quickly! Check out these mouthwatering menus from some of the best chefs in the business: Barbara Fenzl: March 9 – 11 and April 21 – 23 Deborah Knight: April 13 – 14 Mango-Carrot Sip; Homemade Artichoke and Herb Tart; Strawberry Yogurt and Granola; Herb-Seared and Spinach Salad; Roasted Salmon Poultry Salad; Persian Spiced Seared Salmon Medallions; with Blueberry Guajillo Sauce; Huckleberry Vacheron. Asparagus and Green Onion Timbales, Chocolate Malakoff. Aaron May: April 14 – 15 Joanne Weir: March 16 – 17 Les Gourmettes Cooking School 6610 North Central Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85012 phone: 602-240-6767 fax: 602-266-2706 Andalusian Gazpacho with Crostini with Sausage and Fontina; Hard Egg and Bottarga; Piquillo Grilled Leg of Lamb with Moroccan Rellenos with Olive Oil Cured Spices; Tzatziki; Grilled Potato Salad Tuna; Pollo a la Brasa in Garlic with Fennel; Preserved Lemons and and Tomato Salsa Cruda; Churros Capers; Chocolate Souffles with Soft y Chocolate. Choco-Nib Ice Cream. Janos Wilder: April 28 – 29 Paula Lambert: March 24 – 25 Butternut Squash Bisque with Gorgonzola Cream and Chipotle Mascarpone; Ricotta-Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Fig Conserve; Baked Tomatoes with Puffy Parmigiano Crowns; Celery Salad with Blanca Blanca and Pecans; Lemon Goat Cheese Tart. Sonoran Hot Dogs; Tacos al Pasto; Ceviches; Street Vendors’ Corn; Aguas Frescas; Paletas. Silvana Salcido Esparza: May 4 – 5 Posole Verde; Quesadilla Oaxaca; Pescado Veracruzano; Pastelitos de Guayaba. Vincent Guerithault: May 11 – 12 Chuck Wiley: April 6 – 7 Watercress, Goat Cheese and Roasted Peach Salad; Chicken Pineapple Gazpacho with Lobster Provençale; Grand Marnier Soufflé. Relish; Petit Lentil and Duncan’s Farm Radish Salad with Warm Goat Cheese; Sea Bass with Blood Orange Vinaigrette, Spring Vegetable and White Bean Stew a la Pistou; Lemon Hazelnut Torte with Raspberries. Barbara is sure was the deciding factor that earned Julia’s approval. The famous chef once said to her, “Dearie, you should start your own cooking school.” Barbara took this advice to heart and moved with her husband (who took a sabbatical) and three children to England so she could attend Le Cordon Bleu. When the Fenzl family returned to Phoenix, Barbara established Les Gourmettes Cooking School, now celebrating its 25th anniversary. Today, Les Gourmettes classes not only fill up almost immediately—only 15 students can register per class—some of the best-known chefs from around the world have taught at Barbara Fenzl’s school, which happens to be right in her own kitchen. Her good friend and culinary pioneer Jacques Pépin has taught there; many of the chefs are James Beard Award winners, authors of wellknown cookbooks and hosts of culinary shows, like Robert McGrath, Amanda Stein, Chris Bianco, Janos Wilder, Joanne Weir, Sheila Lukins and Nick Malgieri, to name a few. Barbara continues to fulfill her love of teaching by offering her own classes. “Anyone can attend Les Gourmettes,” says Barbara. “There are no prerequisites; they’re demonstration classes, so questions are encouraged and everyone gets something out of them, no matter their level of experience.” Her personal favorite is Southwest cuisine, which has been the theme of several cookbooks Barbara has published: Savor the Southwest, Seasonal Southwest Cooking and Southwest the Beautiful Cookbook. “I love using chiles and other flavorful ingredients that are healthy, eye appealing and taste good.” She also teaches a cooking course in southwest France every fall at La Combe en Périgord. “I love the fois gras, the cheeses, the duck, the mushrooms … yet I’m always eager to get home to my spicy cuisine!” Barbara’s culinary accomplishments extend well beyond the Valley: She is a Certified Culinary Professional (CCP); she studied not only at Le Cordon Bleu, but also l’Ecole LeNôtre and Collège le Linda Hopkins’ Series: April 29, May 6, and May 13 Week 1: Spicy Smoked Salmon Spiral Canapés; Fettuccine with Scallops and Spring Vegetables; Romana Focaccia with Basil Oil; Peach Prosecco Sorbet and Almond Tuiles. Week 2: Pine Nut-Chive Spread on Crostini; Caramelized Leek and Asparagus Soup; Citrus Salmon with Tomato-Fennel Compote; Lemon Curd Tart with Fresh Raspberries. Week 3: Spring Salad with Manchego Cheese, Pears, Apple and Candied Nuts; Butterflied Chicken Grilled Under a Brick; Garlic Artichokes with Thyme-Olive Oil Sauce; Strawberry Crepes with Mascarpone Cream. Barbara Fenzl at La Combe en Périgord: August 28 – September 4 and September 9 – 16, 2009 Travel to southwest France and stay at this romantic maison de maître on 30 acres of farmland in a secluded valley. Spend a week exploring the historical and beautiful region, shopping at local produce markets, taking wine-tasting tours and learning to cook modern French cuisine. Call Les Gourmettes for more details. Luberon. She is a past president of the International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP), former board member of the American Institute of Wine and Food, and past member of the James Beard Foundation Restaurant Awards Committee. Barbara was also the food editor of Phoenix Home and Garden and Southwest Passages, and is a frequent contributor to Bon Appétit magazine. Her PBS series Savor the Southwest was shown in 90 cities, and she continues to host the nonprofit TV station’s pledge-drive cooking shows and appears on KTVK’s Your Life A to Z. A veritable culinary dynamo, Barbara Fenzl remains enthusiastic about cooking and the future of Phoenix as an epicurean destination. She proudly points out that we have the largest number of Beard Award winners in the Southwest, including local pioneers Guerithault, McGrath, Gross, Fukuda and Bianco. “We have some great chefs coming up in the ranks, too, so if people support the independently owned restaurants, we can only get better.” 22 MARCH 2009 Joey Leslie, Isaac Levy Introducing Isaac Levy And Yvel Barbara Payne, Marcia Roth, Dennita Sewell, Rada Tierney Neiman Marcus Neiman Marcus held a private dinner at Avalon Restaurant to introduce jewelry designer Isaac Levy, founder of Yvel. The collection featured many colors of pearls and gold in both traditional and fashion-forward designs. Neiman Marcus’ Tim Braun said, “Yvel has become the leading fashion pearl designer of the new millennium by presenting innovative and creative designs.” The newly opened Avalon Restaurant served a four-course menu of lobster bisque with a porcini emulsion, seared day boat scallops with sturgeon caviar crème fraîche, pan-roasted filet mignon with blackberry preserves and sun choke gratin with a dessert of triple-chocolate expression with white chocolate Chambord peanut croquant. During cocktails and dinner, models floated by in beautiful ensembles wearing pieces from collections called biwa, pastel, golden brown and pavé creations. Jewelry with natural cognac diamonds, sapphires, golden Indonesian pearls, round saltwater pearls, freshwater pearls and free-shape keshi pearls were glamorous, unique and simply beautiful. Neiman Marcus created an elegant evening for guests who Barbara Payne, Tim Braun appreciate fine food and fabulous pearls. ACI Second Wednesday Program Arizona Costume Institute The Arizona Costume Institute (ACI) at Phoenix Art Museum presented Paris: When the Lights Came on Again, one of their ongoing Second Wednesday programs. Lois Alberts gave the lecture, which traced the paths of pre-war artists, designers and personalities. Alberts said, “Though greatly weakened and demoralized, Paris on the eve of World War II was still a leader of world civilization. When the City of Lights fell to German occupation, the bright, artistic stars fled to the four corners of the world.” ACI members and their guests enjoyed lunch in Cummings Great Hall prior to the lecture in Whiteman Auditorium. ACI supports the fashion design collection at Phoenix Art Museum. Medievalism: Fashion’s Romance with the Middle Ages is the current exhibition in the Kelly Ellman Fashion Design Gallery and Orme Lewis Gallery. Lois Alberts Central Arizona Bank Ranked #1 in 2009 Thank you for making As seen in Central Arizona Bank #1! Bridget Doyle, Sherry Sklar, Arlene Graybill-Moffit Jane Jozoff, Gerda Ray If you are looking for a local bank who knows the community and will get to know you and your business, stop in and meet our team. formerly Valley First Community Bank Central Arizona Bank 7001 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 1000 Scottsdale, AZ 85253 480.596.0883 | www.centralarizonabank.com Francine McCrea, Robin Steiner, Sheree Hartwell, Britt Felderhoff frontdoors.biz frontd Tosca MARCH 2009 By 23 Giacomo Puccini Puccini’s masterpiece of unbreakable love. Trish McCarty with Student Chefs Hundredth Monkey Breakfast WWW.AZOPERA.ORG 602.266.7464 10 AM TO 4:30 PM WEEKDAYS Starshine Academy Trish McCarty, founder and CEO of StarShine Academy Schools, is in the business of transforming our community and insuring the success of children. Welcoming guests to the Seventh Annual Hundredth Monkey Breakfast, McCarty said, “The StarShine Effect ensures that every child, no matter what their resources, gets an extraordinary education.” Student chefs at the K-12 nonprofit charter school greeted guests with hearty handshakes and introduced themselves, making sure guests knew their names. A diverse group of guests and presenters celebrated the 100th Monkey Phenomenon, a story about collective consciousness, critical mass and social change. Michel Sarda, founder of Art Renaissance Initiative, presented his perspective on art in education for the 21st century. Recording artist Steve McCarty performed and Janis Shoop conducted a visioning exercise. Trish McCarty asked guests to consider the 10 most important things to teach children, not only to succeed for themselves and their families, but also to contribute to building a better world. 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The rare cars graced the lawn of the Wellness Community at Palm Lane in downtown Phoenix. Executive director Paula Hardison said, “Your participation generates funds for free cancer support and education programs.” An exclusive Drivers’ Meeting Brunch pre-event was held with car owners, racers, sponsors and event grand marshal Lyn St. James. St. James is an accomplished racer, motivational speaker, author and founder of Women in the Winner’s Circle Foundation. John Horsman, author of Racing in the Rain, gave a presentation and signed copies of his award-winning autobiography to all brunch guests. The cars were exceptional; on display were Ferrari 250 GTOs, a 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Roadster, ’65 Shelby GT 350, ’64 Brabham BT-8, ’37 Maserati 6CM Monoposto Voiturette and many, many more. Wheels of Wellness steering committee members included Mike Silverman, Chris Hines, Wayne Daudet, Jere Clark, David Bull and Edie Arrowsmith. People who value cars and enjoy racing attended to give hope to those with cancer and their loved ones at The Wellness Community. Save the date for the 7th Annual Porch Party and a sumptuous meal at The Wellness Community on Saturday, October 24. Contact Margo Cohen for details at 602-712-1006. John Horsman Heard Indian Fair & Market Best of Show Reception Heard Museum www.heard.org March 7 A Night at the Moulin Rouge West Valley Arts Council 623-935-6384 An Evening to Paws Arizona Animal Welfare League 480-423-1511 Halos and Handbags Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale 480-948-9522 38th Celebration of Caring Assistance League of Phoenix 602-944-7636 Brophy Auction Brophy College Preparatory 602-264-5291 Grand Re-Opening Gala Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts 480-994-2787 Celebrity Martini Casino Night Leukemia & Lymphoma Society www.celebritymartini.com March 11 Celebrity Casino Night Center for Abuse & Violence Prevention www.casacasinonight.com March 12 Community Breakfast Whispering Hope Ranch Foundation 602-266-2216 Janet and Clive Cussler, Lyn St. James Tyson Sterling, Bob Bondurant Evening in the Park Friends of the Arizona Cancer Center 480-947-4303 March 15 Jazz Cabaret Beatitudes Center DOAR 602-274-5022 Drama Queens on the Green Arizona Theatre Company 480-460-9452 Dream Scholarship Fashion Show Xavier Mother’s Guild 480-329-5054 March 19 41st Annual Banquet & Meeting 100 Club 602-485-0100 March 20 5th Annual Cameo Ball Alzheimer’s Association 602-528-0545, x221 Bertrand Berry Celebrity Weekend Bertrand Berry Foundation 480-495-3878 March 21 Fiesta de las Madrinas Scottsdale Training & Rehabilitation Services 480-994-5704 x208 2009 Sparkling Starry Soirée Starlight Children’s Foundation Arizona 480-280-5289 March 27 Agave on the Rocks Desert Botanical Garden 480-481-8188 March 28 Celebrity Fight Night www.celebrityfightnight.org Celebrate Youth Dinner & Auction Boys & Girls Club of Greater Scottsdale 480-860-5520 March 29 Bon Vivant: A Celebration of Fine Food & Drink Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley 480-820-3688 March 31 Cocktails & Clothes Friends of AWEE 602-770-0526 26 MARCH 2009 John and Danielle Werstler, Lorna and Gary Pederson Jim Ogsbury, Chris Cook The Promise Ball 2009 Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) The JDRF Desert Southwest Chapter asked supporters to Imagine Victory at their ninth annual fundraiser, The Promise Ball. Living and Giving honoree John Junker said, “Imagine Victory is what JDRF does 365 days a year. Tonight is about imagining victory and staying focused on the day a cure is found. On that day, we will impact the lives of millions of people around the world.” Ball co-chairs Danielle Werstler and Steffani Meyers welcomed guests to The Phoenician Resort for a big night, with entertainment by The Commodores, silent and live auctions, a gourmet dinner created by Executive Chef Paul Carter and a FundA-Cure giving opportunity. Executive director and CEO Becky Jackson said, “Proceeds will go towards research in regeneration, which focuses on triggering the body to re-grow insulin-producing beta cells.” The Promise Ball committee included Nancy Petrenka, Rebecca Nassikas, Bijen Dyrek, Lisa Holmes, Janice Jones and volunteers who worked to make the evening a success. Becky Jackson, Bob and Alexi Melvin Jason and Jordan Rose Susan Wilcox, Mike Minnaugh, Angela and Mike Markham Sr. Walter Orange, Mary Keltner, William King, Gary Keltner, J.D. Nicholas Nancy and Richard Petrenka Dan and Sue Connor MARCH 2009 frontdoors.biz 27 epicurean fare Happy Tartan Day Just about everyone celebrates St. Patrick’s Day, but does anyone know about Tartan Day besides those of Scottish descent? April 6 commemorates the link between Scotland and its descendants in America, and this year promises to be an especially festive celebration in honor of the 250th anniversary of the birth of Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns. Celebrate Tartan Day with a good whisky from the Classic Malts Selection, the world’s finest collection of single malts from Scotland’s six distilling regions, including Brora, Glenkinchie and Talisker. With more than 20 single malts and eight new expressions released this winter, there’s sure to be a whisky to satisfy every guest at your Tartan Day party. Visit malts.com to find out more. Slàinte! Corner Bakery Café Debuts In Peoria Just in time for baseball season, Corner Bakery Café is opening its first Valley location in the heart of Peoria’s spring-training mecca. Slated to open March 2, this franchise restaurant offers a place for friends and family to gather and relax in a neighborly atmosphere of a bakery café. Breakfast lunch and dinner are served from a menu featuring seasonal options such as the Anaheim Scrambler, Chicken Pomodori Panini or the Pesto Cavatappi; squeeze in fresh-baked Cinnamon Crème Cake for dessert. Corner Bakery Café is located at 16222 North 83rd Avenue. For more information, call 623-878-4550 or visit cornerbakerycafe.com. Stimulate Your Appetite Sushi Roku is rolling with today’s economic slump and offering their top-flight Asian menu at a hyper-low rate. Calling it the Appetite Stimulus Menu, the hip restaurant is offering it nightly for only $30. The menu consists of a Sea or Land starter with options such as Salmon wrapped with Daikon Kampachi or a Chicken Tandoori Skewer; entrée choices include a variety of sushi or Jidori Chicken Teriyaki, and dessert is Green Tea Mochi Ice Cream served with fresh fruit. Skip the evening news, get dressed up and take a friend to Sushi Roku at the W Scottsdale—it’s not just your appetite that needs stimulating. Sushi Roku is at 7277 East Camelback Road. For more information, go to sushiroku.com or call 480-970-2121. Chef Porter’s LocavoreAZ Locavore: someone’s whose diet consists of food grown or produced within an area most commonly bound by a 100-mile radius of home. Coined by a group of women near San Francisco, the word locavore was accepted into English dictionaries only two years ago. Chef James Porter of Tapino Kitchen and Wine Bar in Scottsdale has taken the concept and made it his own with LocavoreAZ, a farmto-fork dining experience served in five gorgeous Arizona settings. Chef Porter creates a decadent four-course meal paired with wines at a local farm, ranch, winery and even the Grand Canyon, with guests dining together at a family-style outdoor table set with white linen and china. These routinely sold-out events hosted over 1,000 guests in 2008, and Chef Porter is carrying on the series once again. A champion of local farmers and food producers, Chef Porter is committed to using his culinary talent to support Arizona businesses. Find out more by visiting locavoreaz.com. Breakfast In Old Town Or Tea Downtown Arcadia Farms in Old Town Scottsdale is now serving breakfast every morning from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., with choices that vary from a fresh fruit muffin to a smoked salmon plate. This favorite dining spot is known for using local, organically grown ingredients in all their recipes, promoting sustainable cuisine and encouraging healthy food choices. Indulge within reason and have a side of breakfast potatoes or chicken apple sausage. Arcadia Farms is located at 7014 East First Avenue in Scottsdale. Call 480-941-5665 to make reservations; walk-ins are welcome. Phoenix Art Museum visitors can enjoy Saturday Afternoon Tea at that locale’s Arcadia Farms Café. Served from 2 to 3:30 p.m. through May 9, guests can choose from fine imported hot teas and delicious tea-size sweets and savories. The cost is $22.50 for museum members and $25 for nonmembers. Phoenix Art Museum and Arcadia Farms Café are located at 1625 North Central Avenue. Call 602-257-2191 to get your ticket to Saturday Afternoon Tea. 28 MARCH 2009 Yvonne Fedderson, Sara O’Meara Carol and Jim Hebets, Andrea and Rick Schroder Drive The Dream Gala Childhelp Hooray for Hollywood and 50 Golden Years of Childhelp! The 2009 Drive the Dream Gala benefiting Childhelp was all about old Hollywood glamour. Childhelp and Barrett-Jackson presented the gala party at Westworld of Scottsdale at the famous Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event. Leading ladies Sara O’Meara and Yvonne Fedderson celebrated in classic Hollywood style with a few of their famous friends. Gala chairs Carol and Jim Cook along with honorary gala chairs Sheila and Mike Ingram gave welcoming comments. Emcees Tara Hitchcock of KTVK Channel 3 and Tom Zenner of Post Magazine were honored to recognize Megyn Kelly of Fox News with the Childhelp Positive Impact in Media Award. Victoria and David Glimcher were the recipients of the Childhelp Spirit of the Children Award. Fans of Hollywood Squares were thrilled to see original host Peter Marshall direct the Childhelp Celebrity Ambassadors Hollywood Squares team of Jane Seymour, Connie Stevens, Catherine Oxenberg, Cheryl Ladd, Kathie Lee Gifford, Rhonda Fleming, Norm Crosby, Casper Van Dien, Rick Schroder, John O’Hurley, Debby Boone and Collin Raye. Many outstanding contributions were made to ensure a great party, thanks to Craig Jackson, Linda Pope, Carol and Jim Hebets, Kathy and Jim Coover, Liz and Brian Skowronski. Our world is a better place because of Sara and Yvonne and their great friends who are making the future better for the love of a child. The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: 1-800-4-A-CHILD. Mark Victor Hansen, Crystal Dwyer, Sharon and Michael Lechter Jim and Carol Cook, Mike and Sheila Ingram Susie Alofs, Craig Jackson Victoria and David Glimcher Laurie Florkiewicz, Bill and Linda Pope Jane Seymour, Megyn Kelly, Kathie Lee Gifford ARIZONA TRIVIA ANSWERS 29 2009 MARCH 2009 frontdoors.biz Arizona Trivia 2009 was not your average trivia exam—this year it came down to true Arizona trivia scholars. Congratulations to those of you who rose to the challenge! The winner will be announced in the April issue. Read the answers below and see how much you know about this great state! 1 The year the Arizona State centennial begins. 2012 21 You should be there every Thursday evening for culture. Scottsdale ArtWalk 36 Famous “glove” formations in Monument Valley. The Mittens 2 The first Jewish mayor of Phoenix. Emil Ganz 22 Home of the world’s longest soda-straw stalactites (21+ feet). Kartchner Caverns 37 Scottsdale High mascot that lived along the canals. Beavers 3 President who signed bill granting Arizona statehood. President William Taft 23 U.S. Air Force fighter training base named after this Arizona native. Frank Luke, Jr. 38 Designer of “Ants In Your Pants” boxer shorts. Sen. Barry M. Goldwater 4 Irish Order who founded St. Joseph’s Hospital in 1895. Sisters of Mercy 24 Official hostesses of the Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce. Howdy Dudettes 39 Contemplates on Camelback Mountain. The Praying Monk 5 Scottsdale’s first luxury resort founded in 1888. The Ingleside Inn 25 Largest manmade lake in the nation. Lake Mead 40 Originally just a normal school. 6 Once called the “wickedest town in America.” Jerome 26 Only site of a Civil War battle in Arizona. Picacho Pass/Picacho State Park 41 Perhaps one of the world’s largest terrariums. Biosphere 2 7 Phoenix Public Library was built with a grant from this industrialist. Andrew Carnegie 27 State bird that holds court on saguaros. Cactus Wren 42 Some say that Tiffany & Co. selected their blue from this Arizona mineral. Turquoise 28 Silver Creek became the main water source for this pioneer town. Taylor 43 More than 25% of Arizona land is dedicated to this number of tribes. 22 29 Most trekked trail in the nation. Piestewa Peak 44 Musical National Park. Organ Pipe Cactus National Park 30 Tribal lands of Sunrise Ski Resort. White Mountain Apache Tribe 45 Often called the “White Dove of the Desert.” San Xavier del Bac Mission 31 She was the first historian of Territorial Arizona in Prescott. Sharlot Hall 46 Observatory where Pluto was discovered. Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff 32 Home to planet’s largest stand of ponderosa pine. Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest 47 The Vermillion Cliffs are home to the largest North American land bird. California Condor 8 Hummingbird capital of the United States. Sierra Vista 9 Tallest building in Phoenix from 1927 to 1960. Westward Ho Hotel 10 Founder of the West’s largest meatpacking plant in 1920. Edward Ambrose Tovrea 11 Arizona architect of Scottsdale Center for the Arts. Bennie Gonzales Arizona State University 12 World’s Oldest Rodeo is held here each July. Prescott 13 225 million-year-old wood lives here. Petrified National Forest 33 5 “Cs” of Arizona commerce. Copper, Cattle, Cotton, Citrus and Climate 48 405 dead volcanic cones are found here. Springerville Volcanic Field 14 Elizabeth Arden founded this Camelback spa and retreat in 1946. Main Chance 34 These burros, left over from mining, always have the right of way in this town. Oatman 49 These pioneers were not flakes when it came to building this town. Snowflake 15 Hometown of the Udall political family. St. Johns 35 Arizona town named in a card game. Show Low 50 Holbrook is this county’s seat. Navajo County 16 Museum with 1,200 different regional plants and animals. Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum 17 Arizona Highway Department started this booster magazine. Arizona Highways 18 President Coolidge sold Phoenix 13,000 acres to create this. South Mountain Park 19 The only Arizona location that honors Daylight Saving Time. Navajo Reservation 20 Olgivanna and her husband established this school. Taliesin Arizona Trivia 2009 Brainiac Bonus Cool Culture Found In These Museums 1 Ponder, Deborah Butterfield, 1981 Phoenix Art Museum 4 Nano Seam dome, Dorrance Planetarium, 2008 Arizona Science Center 2 Patrolling “rides” of the City Phoenix Police Museum 5 Charles Loloma, Hopi Bracelet, 1975 Heard Museum 3 Kate Cory Photography Collection Smoki Museum 6 A.L. Flagg Collection Arizona Mineral Museum 7 Hot helmet collection from around the world Arizona Hall of Flame 8 Along the Ruin Trail Exhibit Pueblo Grande Museum 9 The Bear at the Top of the Stairs Flagstaff Pioneer Museum 10 Wilcox’s legendary singing cowboy Rex Allen Museum 30 MARCH 2009 COOKING UP Making A Kitchen Your Own sk any host or hostess and they will probably admit that their best parties start and end in the kitchen. Whether it’s a family gathering or an elegant soiree, the kitchen tends to draw out guests to oooh and aaah. Maybe it is the elemental fascination with the culinary arts, the scents emanating from some sort of edible alchemy—whatever it is, guests are generally lured to this part of the home. Once the domain of the homemaker, kitchens are now drawing the attention of all members of the family. From the littlest chef to the corporate mogul, it seems that everyone is finding a passion for cooking up something special. “The kitchen often becomes a central focus of the home,” says Valley designer Judy Fox. The ASID award-winning designer works with clients who will often invest more per square foot in the kitchen than any other part of the home. “Cabinetry, millwork, hardware, flooring and countertops … there are so MARCH 2009 frontdoors.biz “The kitchen is the heartbeat of the home.” many details to consider,” explains Fox. Then there are key appliance elements and culinary tools that make the kitchen function—but, they’re just the window dressing. “The kitchen is the heartbeat of the home,” says Fox. “It is the place where so many families come together to work through their lives and discuss their day.” How a family lives with their kitchen can determine how the area is designed. “Is the family involved in gourmet cooking?” asks Fox. “Do they want space to dine in or are they going to be using outside catering? This often demands a different type of useable space.” Lifestyle can determine the need for extra pantry space, a wine cellar, laundry room or added storage for china and silver; the way a family entertains factors into the architecture of a kitchen. These are just some of the issues behind effective and aesthetic kitchen design. “The right kitchen space keeps a family nourished in many ways,” says Fox. And, when it works well, it does it without missing a beat. — Julia Patrick Judy Fox Interiors 4147 North Goldwater Boulevard, Suite 101 Scottsdale, Arizona 85251 phone: 480-860-6475 fax: 480-941-1348 www.judyfoxinteriors.com 31 32 MARCH 2009 Linda and Bill Hunt Judy Shannon, Mary Ellen and Bob McKee, Marilyn Harris The Barrow Grand Ball 2009 Women’s Board Of Barrow Neurological Foundation Elegant, exclusive, lovely, the Women’s Board of Barrow Neurological Foundation presented The Barrow Grand Ball 2009, continuing its tradition of generosity and support for Barrow Neurological Institute. Ball co-chairs Judy Shannon and Marilyn Harris, along with their outstanding committee, created an intimate evening for those fortunate enough to attend the invitation-only gala. Mary Ellen McKee, chair of the Women’s Board said, “This year’s ball has been graciously underwritten by Doris and John Norton, and we are most thankful for them and their continued support.” Dedicated contributors also included Nancy and Lee Hanley, John Dawson, Patricia Goldman, Karen and Bob Hobbs, Ruth and Bob Lavinia, Nancy and Robert Spetzler, Mary Ellen and Bob McKee and Jack Clifford. The Grand Ballroom at the Arizona Biltmore was beautiful with floral arrangements by William McArdle. Guests danced to the music of Affinity and enjoyed a special dinner menu created by Executive Chef Todd Sicola. It was a pleasure to be with ladies in divine evening dresses and in the company of gentlemen in black tie who gathered to celebrate the care they provide to our community and Barrow Neurological Institute. ■ Tochia and Stan Levine, Diana Balich Mike and Sandy Hecomovich, Maryglenn and Rich Boals Nancy and Robert Spetzler Lisa Molina, Murray and Ina Manaster Jack and Harriet Friedland, Patti and Fred Lau Nancy and Jimmy Walker, Nancy Hanley MARCH 2009 frontdoors.biz Hon. Jon Kyl and Caryll Kyl, Sharon and Ollie Harper John Dawson, Jean Marley Tom and Diane Might Ellen and Howard Katz Mac and Sandy Magruder, Bob and Beth Matthews Bob Burg, Lori Clifford, Jack Clifford Daryl Weil, Sally Lehmann, Sandy Trznadel 33 34 MARCH 2009 Pam and John Ward, Laura Grafman Laurie and Drew Brown Kathy Harris, Jerry Bisgrove 33rd Annual Honor Ball Scottsdale Healthcare Foundation The Honor Ball celebrated its 33rd Anniversary with An Affaire to Remember, given at the Arizona Biltmore by Scottsdale Healthcare Foundation. Kathy Harris and Pam Ward were co-chairs for the gala benefiting Scottsdale Healthcare Community Health Services. The gala featured the Jacqueline Foster Orchestra for dancing the night away in the McArthur Ball Room. Honoree Drew Brown was recognized as a distinguished humanitarian for his community service and leadership. Generous support came from Ruth and Bob Lavinia, Francis Najafi, Denise and Bob Delgado, Ellen and Howard Katz, Sue Fletcher and other contributors, all dedicated to funding vital healthcare programs. The Honor Ball committee created a wonderfully fun evening. Following a brief program, guests danced and danced and danced. The evening ended with pastry, cookies and coffee in the lobby; it was a terrific party. Doris Ong, Nanci Bruner, Barbara Payne Lattie Coor, Bruce Halle Bill and Deb Cain, Joe and Helene Presutti, Glenda and Terry McGillicuddy Michael and Heather Greenbaum, Ellen and Howard Katz Elva Coor, Sandy Magruder, Diane Halle, Patty Simmons MARCH 2009 frontdoors.biz Joel Revzen, Artistic Director Arizona Opera proudly presents Sherry Koopot Michelle Ray, Susie Baum Carnivale! 2009 Phoenix Art Museum Friends Of European Art Friends of European Art (FEA), a support organization at Phoenix Art Museum, celebrated Carnivale! 2009, inspired by the magic of 16th-century Venice and Italian masqueraders. Masks were offered to arriving guests as they entered the Great Hall, the setting for revelers to dance, dine and bid on art and antiques. Susie Baum and Michelle Ray were chairs for the festive evening. FEA president Sherry Koopot said, “Thank you for supporting Phoenix Art Museum’s exhibitions and acquisitions of European art. This is FEA’s only fundraiser of the year.” The Touch of Tuscany menu featured delectable selections and a grand dessert buffet. FEA supporters include Judee Morrison, Lucy Wagner, Kali Holloway, Ken Husband, Jennifer Wright, Janie Russo and Meryl Haber. Guests at the festive party danced to the music of Snake Eyes and enjoyed the spirit of Carnivale! Joan and Richard Tully Opera Ball 2009 Enjoy a glittering evening with Arizona Opera, where every facet of the evening celebrates the operas of the upcoming 2009-2010 Season. Saturday, April 18, 2009 6:30 p.m. Cocktails and Silent Auction 8:00 p.m. Four course international gourmet dinner and dancing to the music of Affinity Special performances featuring Los Angeles Opera star Soprano Robin Follman and La Scala star Baritone David Adam Moore Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa -C!RTHUR"ALLROOMs#OMPLIMENTARY6ALET0ARKING "LACK4IEsPERPERSON Honorary Chairs ........Jeanne and Gary Herberger Chair................................................................................. *ULIE0RUSAK Vice Chair ............................................. ,INDAh-ACv0ERLICH Presenting Sponsors Blue Cross® Blue Shield® of Arizona Jeanne and Gary Herberger Silver Bravo! Society Sponsors Mary Jo and David A. Christensen *ULIEAND#ONRAD0RUSAK Bronze Bravo! Society Sponsors Arizona Republic Mary Lynn and David Bolger *AY3IMPSONAND.AOMI6ALADEZ -ARION2OOSE0ULLIN Ann B. Ritt SCF Arizona 320 US Airways Dr. Judith G. and Edwin H. Wolf For reservations and information regarding sponsorship and corporate tables, please call 602.218.7334 or visit www.azopera.org. Paul Wright, Rada Tierney 35 36 MARCH 2009 cuisine J&G Steakhouse CHEF JEAN-GEORGES T Est Arrivée! he Phoenician has just stuck a huge feather in its culinary cap. The Scottsdale resort is the new home of J&G Steakhouse, the latest in a string of gastronomic ventures from renowned Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. Considered a master culinary artist, Chef Jean-Georges rates high in entrepreneurial circles as well, with restaurants in New York, Chicago, Paris, Hong Kong, Shanghai and beyond, all unique in what they offer to diners, from a bistro called JoJo (the chef ’s childhood nickname) to the Southeast Asian-influenced Spice Market and many other three- and four-star restaurants scattered across the globe. Originally from France and now living in New York, Chef Jean-Georges discovered his love for food at an early age when he realized he would rather learn to cook than take over the family fuel business. It was during the celebration of his 16th birthday with his parents at L’Auberge de I’lll that he realized he wanted to become a professional chef. He soon signed up for a three-year apprenticeship with Chef Paul Haeberlin at the famed restaurant and later worked with Paul Bocuse and Louis Outhier at L’Oasis in the south of France. Chef Jean-Georges is known for his “vibrant” cuisine, in which he uses vegetable juices, fruit essences, light broths and herbal vinaigrettes rather than the traditional meat stocks. He has also published several cookbooks, including Cooking at Home with a Four-Star Chef, which won the Best Cookbook Award from the James Beard Foundation in 1999. This is just a taste of this man’s accomplishments. Asked for a cooking tip, Chef Jean-Georges replied, “Whenever you grill or roast meat, resting time is so important. Let meat rest for 10-15 minutes, 20-30 minutes for larger portions. This keeps all the juices in the meat before slicing or serving.” Although meat is not an ingredient of the recipe shared here with our readers, it is one of Chef Jean-Georges’ favorite dishes. Bon appétit! J&G Steakhouse, The Phoenician 6000 East Camelback Road Scottsdale, Arizona 85251 phone: 480-214-8000 www.thephoenician.com Sweet Corn Ravioli, Basil Butter And Cherry Tomatoes Ravioli Filling Ingredients (serves 6 to 8) 3 lbs corn kernels 3 lbs charred corn kernels 11 oz shallots, minced 2 pcs Thai chili, minced 1.1 oz rosemary, minced 1.4 oz sugar 1.8 oz salt 7 oz butter 2 qts heavy cream Preparation: Sweat shallot in butter using two rondeaus until tender. Add fresh corn kernels and cook until bright yellow, then slowly add cream and cook like a risotto. Once all cream has been added and reduced until kernels are barely above cream, add salt and remove from heat. Purée until smooth. In a large mixing bowl over an ice bath, stir in chili, rosemary, sugar and charred corn. Let cool. Pasta Dough 1 lb all-purpose flour 10 egg yolks 1 tbs olive oil 3 eggs Combine flour, egg yolks and olive oil in a mixer with a dough hook, and work until the dough comes together. Let the dough sit in plastic wrap for 1 hour. Roll through a pasta machine starting with the largest setting, gradually getting thinner, then twice through number 1. Mix the 3 eggs together in a small bowl. Lay down a sheet of pasta dough and eggwash the dough with a brush. Arrange balls of ravioli filling on top of the dough. Use 0.7 oz filling per ravioli. Take another sheet of dough and gently cover the balls of filling, tightly sealing the edges of the dough together. Divide the ravioli with a 3-inch cutter. Tomato Salad: 10 oz del cabo, golden cherry tomatoes, washed and split 2.8 oz shallot, peeled and sliced 1/8-inch thick 1 tsp salt 2.2 oz red wine vinegar 2 oz olive oil 1/2 pc Thai chili, washed and minced Put tomatoes and shallots in a bowl and sprinkle with salt. Add the vinegar, chili and olive oil. Combine all and mix well. This salad must be mixed 15 minutes prior to eating and is good for one hour at room temperature. Basil Purée 1 lb basil 16 oz safflower oil 2 ½ tsp salt Blanch basil for 10 full seconds in rapidly boiling water in the steam kettle. Shock in an ice bath. Squeeze out excess water and add safflower oil and salt. Purée in mixer on high speed until bright green. Shock in a bowl over ice. To Serve Fresh corn removed from cob Mixed baby basil 1 tsp shallot, minced Sauté shallot in foamy butter and add corn. Sweat out then add water to almost cover. Mount with butter and emulsify. Season with basil purée and add raviolis, which have been poached in simmering water. Sauce should be creamy and brothy, not thick, and should be bright, light green. Place in a small bowl and top with the cherry tomatoes, then sprinkle with the baby basil. Voilá! frontdoors.biz MARCH 2009 Celebrate the unsung heroes of our non-profit community. The Eight Be More Awards TM Luncheon and Awards Ceremony Thursday, May 7, 2009 Camelback Inn EZdeaZ¼h8]d^XZEdaa Vote for your favorite non-profit! One of the most sought-after honors of the Be More Awards TM, the People’s Choice is the only award given solely based on your vote. Log on to www.azpbs.org/BeMore to vote for your favorite non-profit organization. The poll is only open for a short while February 15 through March 31, so don’t wait... vote today! Tickets for this prestigious event are $75 per person. For more information or to make reservations call 602-496-9614 or visit www.azpbs.org/bemore Be More Awards Sponsors 37 38 MARCH 2009 knocking on the door March 2009 Coming of Age in the PRODUCE AISLE Humanity In The Supermarket t the peak of adolescence, I learned how to be a woman at my local supermarket. It was the Mecca of feminine power. Tucked away in those sturdy, brown paper bags were the nourishment, entertainment and substance on which the family fueled itself. No matter how good a culinary wizard you were, if you could not navigate the aisles of the market, you could not get the kids and hubby fed. And, if the family was not sustained with well-balanced meals coming in under budget, disaster would certainly rain down upon your home. Admittedly, this was the mantra of the 1950s homemaker and, I have to say, the torch of wisdom passed down to me by my mother. mother and grandmother. His idea of a fun time was standing on the bottom shelf of the shopping cart in an attempt to ride it like a skateboard. As a teenager, this was horrific to me and I would inevitably scoot down another aisle uttering, “Uh, Dad, I’d better get that lime Jell-O mom wants before I forget.” Praying that nobody had witnessed my dorky Dad clowning around, I would meander through the store until summoned by his booming voice, “Jewels! Where in the heck are you?” Could it get any worse for a kid trying to be anonymous? One day, my sensibility of the supermarket shifted. On one of our infrequent shopping expeditions together, my father and I found ourselves shoulder to shoulder in the produce section picking out the best apples. There were the standard ladies of our neighborhood milling around, glancing over at us, some with pity that the man of the house had to do the woman’s work. Then, in that way only a parent can communicate to a child, my father gave me The Look and directed his eyes to an elderly woman who was also picking out apples. Those rickety wire shopping carts, with the inevitable cockeyed wheel, were the school desk of motherhood. To be a good steward of family food finances, you had to be stealth at determining price per ounce with a detective’s nose for spoilage. On top of that, a good shopper not only had to spot the bargains, they had to be a master planner of meal preparation. It was not all glam at the market, that’s for sure. On her slender wrist was a somewhat faded and crude tattoo. It looked to me to be a series of Our local store was a wonderland of opportunity numbers but I could not really make it out. My and global travel in my mind. There were products father gave the frail yet lovely-looking woman a from all over the world with fruits and vegetables gentlemanly nod and quipped, “My, these apples trucked in from far-off lands. I loved label designs, look delicious!” I was confused by the scene, clever packaging and the shapes of bottles containing but somehow intuition told me that this would secret ingredients that were sure to catch me a man, be one of those moments I would never forget. because we all knew that the way to a good husband And, I haven’t. was through his stomach. Of course, I always rooted for our Arizona-based brands, which were the first Once tucked into our large Buick, my father choice of my mother, no matter the price. I can still explained to me that the tattoo was from Nazi see those puffy bags of Rose flour. They conjured so concentration camps. They were used to track the many images of familiar bliss in the kitchen. prisoners. The lady had probably been a teenager or young woman at the time—and what a woman A trip to the supermarket with my father was of strength she must have been to have survived. another experience. He was cavalier and did not I knew about the history of horror, but it never travel the aisles in the standard pattern of my seemed real until one of our neighbors made it so. Over the years I would spot this elegant little woman at our market and try to catch her eye with a warm nod. My silent encounters with her would leave me unnerved and a bit ashamed of my petty problems. As I grew older, I saw less of her and then after a time, I remember standing in front of an apple display only to realize I would never see her again. Her mysteries, survival and triumph would be lost to me forever. I’m almost 50 years old and I still look forward to my Sunday Safeway market day. I pay homage to the women in my life, hoping to run into my mother or grandmother pushing their carts filled with provisions. Nowadays, there are more men shopping and there is no shame in that. And, every once in a while, I will stop for a moment in front of the apples and remember the elderly woman whose slight wrist touched my soul. From the Heart… JULIA C. PATRICK is the publisher of frontdoors lifestyle news, a monthly newspaper dedicated to the style and life of Arizona’s finest. In its sixth year of publishing, frontdoors is direct-mailed to upscale homes and businesses throughout the Valley. Julia is married to Jeffrey H. Jennings, a commercial real estate buyer/broker. Together they have a 16-year-old daughter, Camaley, who is in the tenth grade. Ms. Patrick, a native of Arizona, is the CEO of Patrick Media Group and can be reached at 602-852-0283. E-mail your comments or questions to Julia at jcp@frontdoors.biz. frontdoors.biz MARCH 2009 No couch potatoes here. Get out there and support the Valley. We do. 39 40 MARCH 2009