It’s time to celebrate! We proudly present the AZ Foothills Best of Our Valley 2023 contest winners. Winners will be mentioned in the 2023 annual Best of Our Valley issue of Arizona Foothills Magazine, a tell-all guide to the best people, places and things in the Valley, as chosen by its residents.
Winners, if you are not contacted by AZFoothills please reach out to us at bestof@azfoothills.com for information about your magazine mention and the annual Best of Our Valley winners event later in 2023. Download your 2023 Winners logo here. Official plaques can be ordered here.
Arts & Entertainment
| Best Acting Studio | Sean Dillingham Acting Studio |
| Best Annual Charity Event | ALS Bite Nite |
| Best Annual Fashion Event | Brophy College Prep Fashion Show Luncheon |
| Best Annual Gala | Night at the Museum Gala, Phoenix Children’s Museum |
| Best Annual Valley Event | ALS Bite Nite |
| Best Children’s Theatre | Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre |
| Best Civic Organization | TIE: The Phoenix Thunderbirds, Scottsdale League for the Arts |
| Best Concert Venue | The Van Buren |
| Best Local Art Studio | Gallery Andrea |
| Best Local Band/Musician | Steve Ayotte |
| Best Museum | Children’s Museum of Phoenix |
| Best Special Event Venue | Heritage at Sportsman’s Park |
| Best Theatre | Phoenix Theatre |
| Best Record Store | Zia |
| Best Dance Studio | Tap’d Out |
| Best Local Artist | Raquel Antoinette, Art by Raquel Antoinette |
| Best Annual Valley Music Event | Decadence AZ |
| Best Local Filmmaker/Videographer | Good Vibe Media |
| Best Comedian | Eric Bernal |
Companies & Professionals
| Best Advertising / Digital Agency: Boutique | Prism Global Marketing Solutions |
| Best Advertising / Digital Agency: Large | Anderson Advertising |
| Best Alterations/Dry Cleaning/Laundry | Prestige Cleaners |
| Best Auctioneer | Letitia Frye, Letitia Frye LLC |
| Best Auto Detailing | Jacksons Car Wash |
| Best Auto Glass Services | Agave Auto Glass |
| Best Banking Law Firm | Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. |
| Best Bankruptcy Law Firm | Lerner & Rowe Law Group |
| Best Car Wash | Jacksons Car Wash |
| Best Carpet Cleaning | EnerGreen Carpet Cleaning |
| Best CEO | John Hartsell, DIZPOT |
| Best Commercial Cleaners | TITAN Commercial Cleaning Services, LLC |
| Best Commercial Litigation Law Firm | Snell & Wilmer |
| Best Corporate Law Firm | Jennings, Strouss & Salmon |
| Best Criminal Defense Law Firm or Lawyer | Lerner & Rowe Law Group |
| Best Divorce Attorney | Robbie Hendricks, State 48 Law Firm |
| Best Dog Training | Paddock’s Paws Pet Care & Training |
| Best Eco-Friendly Company | American Solar & Roofing |
| Best Electrician Company | AZ Tech Electric Services LLC |
| Best Estate Planning & Trust Administration Law Firm | Mazza Law Center |
| Best Event Design & Decorations | XO Sweets AZ |
| Best Family Law | Hernandez Family Law |
| Best Florist | The Wildflower AZ |
| Best Graphic Design | Splinter Creative |
| Best HVAC Company | Reeis Air Conditioning |
| Best Intellectual Property Law Firm | Jaburg & Wilk PC |
| Best Investment Firm | Miller Capital |
| Best Large Law Firm (23 +) | Jaburg Wilk |
| Best Luxury Travel Advisory Firm | JRNY Travel |
| Best Mediation Law | State 48 Law Firm |
| Best Merger/Acquisition Law | Weiss Brown |
| Best Moving Company | Daniels Moving and Storage |
| Best Personal Injury Law Firm | Lerner & Rowe Injury Attorneys |
| Best Pet Resort | Jet Pet Resort |
| Best Photographer- Commercial | Dan Raustadt, Bigger Picture Images |
| Best Photographer- Events | Lori Krenzen, Lori Krenzen Photography |
| Best Photographer- Family & Portraits | Kaitlin Woods Photography |
| Best Photographer- Fashion & Beauty | Cheyanne Franke |
| Best Photographer- Real Estate & Interiors | Dan Raustadt, Bigger Picture Images |
| Best Plumber | George Brazil |
| Best Private Jet Company | Sawyer Aviation |
| Best Public Relations or Marketing Firm: Boutique | Mack Media Relations |
| Best Public Relations or Marketing Firm: Large | Anderson Advertising & Public Relations |
| Best Real Estate Agency/Brokerage | Christie’s International Real Estate |
| Best Real Estate Law Firm | TIE: Rose Law Group, Tiffany & Bosco PA, & Udall Shumway & Lyons |
| Best Real Estate Team | Private Client Group |
| Best Roofing | TIE: Brown Roofing, KY-KO Roofing |
| Best Small Law Firm (22 or Less) | State 48 Law Firm |
| Best Tattoo Artist / Studio | Kevin Bradley Jr., Sea of Ink Tattoo Studio |
| Favorite Realtor | Justin Caputo – Real Estate Broker |
| Most Philanthropic Company | Lerner & Rowe Gives Back |
Escapes
| Best Arizona Lake Escape | Canyon Lake |
| Best Arizona Ski Resort | Sunrise Park Resort |
| Best Luxury Sedona Vacation Rentals | I Love Sedona |
| Best Mexico Resort | TIE: Esperanza, an Auberge Resort; Pueblo Bonito Pacifica Golf & Spa Resort; Banyan Tree Mayakoba; Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita; W Punta de Mita |
| Best Northern Arizona Adventure | Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course |
| Best Northern Arizona Winery | TIE: Passion Cellars Jerome, Pillsbury Wine Country |
| Best Sedona Resort or Hotel | The Strawberry Inn |
| Best Sedona Spa | Mii amo |
| Best Southern Arizona Adventure | Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum |
| Best Southern Arizona Annual Event | Pima County Fair |
| Best Southern Arizona Winery | The Village Of Elgin Winery |
| Best Tucson Resort or Hotel | Arizona Inn |
| Best Tucson Spa | Spa at Canyon Ranch |
Food & Restaurants
| Best Asian Cuisine | Koibito Poke |
| Best Baked Goods or Sweets | Bada Bling Cupcakes |
| Best Barbecue | Joe’s Real BBQ |
| Best Breakfast | Eggstasy |
| Best Brunch | T. Cook’s |
| Best Burger | BluBurger Grille |
| Best Catering | Fabulous Food |
| Best Chicago Deep Dish Pizza | Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria |
| Best Comfort Food | Rusconi’s American Kitchen |
| Best Culinary Event | Arizona Taco Festival |
| Best Cup of Coffee | Black Rock Coffee Bar |
| Best Date Spot | Cala Scottsdale |
| Best Dining with a View | Orange Sky, Talking Stick |
| Best Dining with Live Music | Nook |
| Best Doughnut | BoSa Donuts |
| Best Farmers Market | Uptown Farmers Market |
| Best Food Photography | Debby Wolvos |
| Best Frozen Treat | Churn |
| Best Gluten-Free Menu | EAT by Stacey Weber |
| Best Health Food or Vegetarian Food | Koibito Poke |
| Best Health Food Store | Sprouts |
| Best Italian | Streets of New York Pizza |
| Best Juice Bar | Kaleidoscope Juice |
| Best Mexican Food | Dilla Libre Gourmet Quesadillas & Cantina |
| Best New Restaurant | JT Prime |
| Best Outdoor Dining | Gertrude’s at Desert Botanical Garden |
| Best Pet-Friendly Restaurant | O.H.S.O. Eatery + nanoBrewery |
| Best Pizza | Grimaldi’s Pizzeria |
| Best Place to Watch the Big Game | Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers |
| Best Poke Bowl | Koibito Poke |
| Best Private Dining Room | TIE: Dominick’s Steakhouse, The Coop at Culinary Dropout at Farmer Arts District |
| Best Resort Restaurant | Kai, Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass |
| Best Restaurant Group | Square One Concepts – Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers, Bourbon & Bones, Wasted Grain, and more |
| Best Restaurant Interior | CALA Scottsdale |
| Best Seafood | Koibito Poke |
| Best Steakhouse | Bourbon & Bones |
| Best Sushi | Buck & Rider |
| Best Taco | Dilla Libre Gourmet Quesadillas & Cantina |
| Best Tea Spot | Drink Me! Tea Room |
| Best Valley Food Truck | Morning Kick Food Truck |
| Favorite Local Food Blog or Website | Write on Rubee |
Health & Self
| Best Alternative Medicine | LifeScape Premier |
| Best Barbershop | V’s Barbershop |
| Best Barre Studio | CA Yoga Barre |
| Best Blow Dry Bar | Drybar |
| Best Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon | Dr. Aldo Guerra, Guerra Plastic Surgery Center |
| Best Body Contouring | Noelle Cesario, LME, CLT, LifeScape Premier |
| Best Botox | DermaCrush Medical Aesthetics |
| Best CBD | Nature’s Bloom CBD |
| Best Chiropractor | Dr. Matt Tanneberg DC, CSCS at Body Check Chiropractic & Sports Rehabilitation |
| Best Cosmetic Dentist | Dr. Scott Harris, Harris Dental |
| Best Dental Hygienist | Katie Jamison |
| Best Dentist or Dental Team | Dr. Sara Vizcarra |
| Best Dermatologist | Dr. Adriana Holy |
| Best Dispensary | The Flower Shop |
| Best Eyelash Extensions | Lets Lash |
| Best Facial | The Tox |
| Best Family Doctor | Leila King Peterson, MD |
| Best Fertility Doctor | Dr John Couvaras MD, FACOG |
| Best Fillers or Filler Injector | Allison Woodworth, RN, MSN, FNP-C, Moderne Medical |
| Best Gym | BODI |
| Best Hair Stylist | Cindy Wade of Millenium Day Spa and Salon |
| Best Hospital Group | HonorHealth |
| Best IV Drip | Hydrate IV Bar |
| Best Laser Hair Removal | Noelle Cesario, LME, CLT, LifeScape Premier |
| Best Massage | Movement Restoration |
| Best Medical Marijuana Clinic | Hana Dispensaries |
| Best Microblading | Bella Browzz by Shauna |
| Best New Gym/Fitness Studio | OHM Fitness |
| Best OB/GYN | Dr. Russel Bartels – Vitality MDs |
| Best Orthodontist | Affiliated Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics (Dr. Bruce Goldstein, Dr. Michael Feinberg and Dr. Tal Masserman) |
| Best Physical Therapist | Ignite Physical Therapy |
| Best Pilates Studio | Firm Body Pilates |
| Best Psychiatrist/Psychologist | Brook Choulet, MD |
| Best Resort Spa | Aji Spa |
| Best Salon | Madison Avenue Salon and Day Spa |
| Best Spa | MD Skin Lounge |
| Best Spin Class | Madison Improvement Club |
| Best Spray Tan | The Bronzed Bungalow |
| Best Trainer | Jenna Homsey, GoFigure Personal Training |
| Best Veterinarian | Dr. Jason Kanarish – Phoenix Moutain Animal Hospital |
| Best Waxing | Olga Brow Studio |
| Best Yoga Studio | CA Yoga Barre |
Home & Design
| Best Architect/Architecture Firm | Cosan Studio |
| Best Architectural Lighting | Hinkley’s |
| Best Arizona-Based Homebuilding Company | Forté Homes |
| Best Condo Development | TIE: The Plaza Lofts at Kierland, Envy Residences Scottsdale |
| Best Custom Wine Cellars | Heritage Vine Custom Wine Cellars |
| Best Flooring Company | TIE: Virginia Hardwood Co. of AZ, Tabarka Studio |
| Best Furniture/Home Store | Buffalo Collection |
| Best Home Accessories | Buffalo Collection |
| Best Home Automation | Wipliance |
| Best Home Organizer | O.C.D |
| Best Home Painters | Crash of Rhinos Painting |
| Best Home Security | Wipliance |
| Best Home Theater | Wipliance |
| Best Interior Designer/Firm | Mackenzie Collier Interiors |
| Best Landscaping | Berghoff Design Group |
| Best Luxury Management Company | Mark Taylor |
| Best Luxury Rentals | Optima Sonoran Village |
| Best Master-Planned Community/Development | Silverleaf |
| Best Nursery | Whitfill Nursery |
| Best Pool Company | Venetian Outdoors |
Kids
| Best Academic Tutoring Service | Pimentel Academic Services |
| Best Birthday Party Spot | Rachels Young At Art Studio |
| Best Children’s Hospital | Phoenix Children’s Hospital |
| Best Day Camp | Rachels Young At Art Studio |
| Best Holiday Experience for Children | North Pole Experience |
| Best Kid-Friendly Hotel | Great Wolf Lodge |
| Best Kid’s Clothing Store | Cheeky Chic Baby Boutique |
| Best Kid’s Entertainment | Children’s Museum of Phoenix |
| Best Kid’s Restaurant | Grimaldi’s Pizzeria |
| Best Nanny Agency | The Nanny Concierge |
| Best Pediatric Dentist Office | Affiliated Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics (Dr. Julie Anfinson, Dr. Tim Wilson, Dr. Danielle Goldstein, Dr. Abraham Itty) |
| Best Pediatrician | Dr. Kristin Struble, Camelback Pediatrics |
| Best Private High School | Notre Dame Preparatory High School |
| Best Private or Charter School | TIE: All Saints, Scottsdale Christian Academy |
| Best Water Park | Great Wolf Lodge |
Media
| Best Anchor/Team | Jaime Cerreta, 3 TV |
| Best Local Radio Personality/Team | Johnjay & Rich, 104.7 KISS |
| Best News Station | 3TV |
| Best Radio Station | 550 KFYI |
| Favorite Local Morning Show | ABC15 Mornings, ABC15 |
| Favorite Meteorologist or Weather Personality | Megan Thompson, ABC 15 |
| Favorite Sportscaster | Mark McClune, CBS 5 |
| Most Fashionable News Anchor | Yetta Gibson, CBS 5 |
Nightlife & Cocktails
| Best Arizona Brewery | Thunder Canyon Brewery |
| Best Bar for Fun & Games | The Hot Chick |
| Best Bloody Mary | Hash Kitchen |
| Best Comedy Club | Tempe Improv |
| Best Country Music Bar | Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row |
| Best Craft Cocktails | Bourbon & Bones |
| Best Dance Floor | Wasted Grain |
| Best Day Drinking Spot | Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers |
| Best Dive Bar | TIE: Coach House, Dilly Dally, Old Town Tavern, The Rusty Spur, TT Roadhouse |
| Best Happy Hour | Diego Pops |
| Best Karaoke Night | The Grapevine |
| Best Local DJ | DJ Elite |
| Best Lounge | Kazimierz Wine & Whiskey Bar |
| Best Margarita | Modern Margarita |
| Best Nightclub | Wasted Grain |
| Best Nightlife Photographer | Jacob Tyler Dunn |
| Best Place to Spend a 21st Birthday | Wasted Grain |
| Best Pub | TIE: George & Dragon, Thirsty Lion |
| Best Rooftop Bar | Second Story Liquor Bar |
| Best Saloon | TIE: Dirty Dogg Saloon, Handlebar J |
| Best Wine Bar | Postino Winecafe |
People
| Best Entrepreneur | Mackenzie Collier, Mackenzie Collier Interiors |
| Best Marketing Professional | Ashley Richards, E Squared Marketing |
| Best Matchmaker | Roseann Higgins, SPIES (Single Professional Introductions for the Especially Selective) |
| Best PR | Robyn Patterson, Mack Media Relations |
| Most Fashionable Valley Man | TIE: Javier Soto, Austin Sibbio |
| Most Fashionable Valley Woman | Julie Xander |
| Most Influential in Valley Business | Monica Villalobos, President & CEO Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce |
| Most Influential in Valley Education | TIE: Michael Crow, President of Arizona State University; Sister Joan Fitzgerald, BVM, Sister Joanie Nuckols, BVM and Sister Lynn Winsor, BVM – Xavier College Preparatory |
| Most Influential in Valley Food | Chef Beau MacMillan, Cala and Food Network Personality |
| Most Influential in Valley Nonprofit | Kevin Rowe, Lerner and Rowe Gives Back |
| Most Influential in Valley Politics | Kate Gallego, Mayor of Phoenix |
| Most Influential in Valley Tourism | Debbie Johnson, Director of Arizona Office of Tourism |
| Most Influential Philanthropist | Dr. Stacie J. Stephenson |
Shopping
| Best Antique, Vintage or Resale/Consignment Boutique | Vintage by Misty |
| Best Cosmetics and Skincare | Herbal Dynamics Beauty |
| Best Eyewear | Tatum Eyecare |
| Best Gift Shop | Frances |
| Best Handbags and Accessories | TIE: Michael Kors, Tory Burch |
| Best Local Boutique | Dot + Dash Mobile Boutique |
| Best Local Fashion Designer | Julliana Garten, J.Garten |
| Best Local Jewelry Store | Jacqueline Dadanian, JN Jewels |
| Best Local Watch Selection | Coffin & Trout Fine Jewelers |
| Best Outlets or Discount Shopping Center | The Outlets at Anthem |
| Best Pet Shop | Desert Dog Treat Bar |
| Best Pop-Up Shopping Market | Phoenix Flea |
| Best Shopping Center | Scottsdale Quarter |
| Best Fashion Feed on Instagram | McKenna Wesley, @thebubblyblonde |
| Best Fitness Instagram | Sarah Whipple, @sarah.j.whipple |
| Best Food Feed on Instagram | Marci Symington, @texaztaste |
| Best Home/Design Instagram | James Judge, @thehousejudge |
| Best Makeup Feed on Instagram | Nicole Tanneberg, @nicoletanneberg |
| Best Pet Instagram | Coco, @cocothemaltesedog |
| Best Podcast | Jose & Brittany Acevedo, Finding Arizona Podcast |
| Best Social Media Marketing | E Squared Marketing |
| Best Travel/Adventure Instagram | Tom Forbes, @tomforbes |
| Best YouTube Channel | Nicole Tanneberg |
| Cutest Kids Instagram | Cheeky Chic Baby Boutique, @cheekychicbb |
| Most Motivational Instagram | The Emerald AZ, @theemeraldaz |
Stay & Play
| Best Casino | Talking Stick Resort |
| Best Downtown Phoenix Hotel | The Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel |
| Best Lobby Bar | Hotel Valley Ho |
| Best Luxury Vacation Rental | I Love Scottsdale |
| Best Movie Theatre | Harkins |
| Best Resort | The Senna House |
| Best Troon Golf Course | The Westin Kierland Golf Club |
| Best Valley Adventure Experience | Hot Air Expeditions |
| Most Relaxing Resort Pool | Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass |
Weddings
| Best Bridal Show | Arizona Online Wedding Show |
| Best Engagement Ring Store | Robbins Brothers The Engagement Ring Store |
| Best Menswear Shop | Celebrity Tux and Tails |
| Best Music Entertainment | Elite Mobile Entertainment |
| Best Rehearsal Dinner Restaurant | The Vig |
| Best Wedding Bar Services | Prickly Pear Bear Co |
| Best Wedding Cakes & Desserts | Sue Jacobs Cakes |
| Best Wedding Catering Company | Kiss the Chef Catering |
| Best Wedding Dress Shop | Laurie’s Bridal |
| Best Wedding Florist | The Wildflower AZ |
| Best Wedding Group Activity | Arizona Party Bike |
| Best Wedding Hair & Makeup | Babydoll Weddings |
| Best Wedding Invitation Design | The Paper Place |
| Best Wedding Photographer | Elyse Hall Photography |
| Best Wedding Planner | Your Jubilee |
| Best Wedding Rentals | Native Events |
| Best Wedding Venue | Tercero by Aldea Weddings |
| Best Wedding Videographer | Love Story Films |
