{"id":3252,"date":"2017-05-05T09:00:58","date_gmt":"2017-05-05T16:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/?p=3252"},"modified":"2017-05-03T12:12:02","modified_gmt":"2017-05-03T19:12:02","slug":"best-valley-issue-2017-tucson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/places\/best-valley-issue-2017-tucson","title":{"rendered":"Best of Our Valley Issue 2017: Tucson"},"content":{"rendered":"

By\u00a0Alyssa DeMember<\/em><\/p>\n

BEST BREAKFAST\/\u00a0BRUNCH SPOT:\u00a0PREP\u00a0& PASTRY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tucsonans flock to Prep & Pastry\u00a0for weekend brunch (or any day\u00a0for that matter). A Contemporary\u00a0American eatery with timeless\u00a0European d\u00e9cor, hardy wooden\u00a0tables and community benches\u00a0complemented by deep blues, Prep\u00a0& Pastry is known for its ambience,\u00a0exceptional eats and warm\u00a0hospitality. The restaurant features\u00a0seasonal menu items and cocktails\u00a0and comfy outdoor patio seating\u00a0year round. Choose from a variety\u00a0of different mimosas, inspired by\u00a0classic cocktails, or build your own.\u00a0prepandpastry.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

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BEST SHOPPING CENTER: La Encantada<\/strong><\/p>\n

The lovely outdoor shopping center, La Encantada, located in the Catalina Foothills, is home to dozens\u00a0of high-end establishments including Kate Spade, Tiffany\u2019s, Michael Kors, Louis Vuitton and Lululemon\u00a0Athletica. The dining options certainly aren\u2019t lacking either; settle down for the evening at Blanco Tacos\u00a0+ Tequila, Firebirds Wood Fired Grill or Humble Pie. laencantadashoppingcenter.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

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BEST HOTEL OR RESORT: The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain<\/strong><\/p>\n

Adventure opportunities are limitless at The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain, located just outside of Tucson\u00a0in Marana, with more than 20 miles of hiking and biking trails, tennis, golf, a 235-ft. waterslide and a\u00a0guided tour of Indian petroglyphs. Heal your body at The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Dove Mountain through\u00a0ancient holistic remedies and dig into everything from Sonoran-inspired fare to sushi at the resort\u2019s on-\u00a0site dining destinations. ritzcarlton.com\/dovemountain.<\/a><\/p>\n

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BEST GOLF COURSE:\u00a0Sewailo<\/strong><\/p>\n

With 18 holes and 7,282 yards of pure\u00a0golfers\u2019 paradise, Sewailo Golf Course\u00a0at Casino del Sol is expansively designed\u00a0with creeks, ponds, lakes, waterfalls and\u00a030,000 native flowers, making it one of\u00a0the most breathtaking courses in Arizona\u00a0(and the whole Southwest, for that matter).\u00a0The course also boasts a 2,300-sq.-ft.\u00a0clubhouse with a fully stocked golf shop,\u00a0patio dining and a fire pit lounge. It\u2019s no\u00a0wonder golfers want to nest here.\u00a0casinodelsol.com\/sewailogolfclub.<\/a><\/p>\n

MOST INFLUENTIAL\u00a0TUCSON MAN:\u00a0Jose Felipe Garcia<\/strong><\/p>\n

Current executive vice president of\u00a0Visit Tucson, an organization that seeks\u00a0to connect visitors with meaningful\u00a0experiences in Tucson, Jose Felipe\u00a0Garcia has worked tirelessly developing\u00a0programs to improve relations between\u00a0Arizona and Mexico. Believing Arizona\u00a0has the potential to become a key player\u00a0in international markets, Garcia also\u00a0serves on a number of influential boards\u00a0including the Arts Foundation for Tucson\u00a0and Southern Arizona, the Arizona-Sonora\u00a0Desert Museum and the Arizona District\u00a0Export Council.<\/p>\n

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BEST LUNCH SPOT:\u00a0Reilly Craft Pizza\u00a0and Drink<\/strong><\/p>\n

A modern spin on the traditional\u00a0pizzeria, Reilly Craft Pizza and Drink\u00a0offers artisan-style pizzas hand-\u00a0crafted with quality ingredients. The\u00a0interior design of the establishment\u00a0blends historic and contemporary\u00a0elements, creating an upscale, trendy\u00a0environment that\u2019s open seven days\u00a0a week. Tip: check out The Beer\u00a0Garden, which offers 40 beers on\u00a0draft, eight keg wines and a small\u00a0food menu. On top of that, the\u00a0cocktail bar downstairs, The Tough\u00a0Luck Club, opens in the evening and\u00a0features a rotating list of cocktails.\u00a0reillypizza.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

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BEST BOUTIQUE (TIE):\u00a0ZO\u00cb Boutique\u00a0and Avenue Boutique<\/strong><\/p>\n

For locally made, hand-crafted\u00a0accessories, soaps, lotions and candles\u00a0as well as on-trend, must-have clothing\u00a0and accessories, ZO\u00cb Boutique brings its\u00a0A-game. What\u2019s more, this Tucson fashion\u00a0store hosts art openings throughout the\u00a0year and features rotating artwork by\u00a0Arizona creators. Locally-owned Avenue\u00a0Boutique (pictured) features hand-picked\u00a0vintage items, home goods, accessories\u00a0and a wide range of clothing styles\u00a0from independent designers, putting\u00a0quality above all else. zoeboutique.net<\/a>;\u00a0shopavenueboutique.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

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MOST INFLUENTIAL\u00a0TUCSON WOMAN:\u00a0Randi Dorman<\/strong><\/p>\n

Randi Dorman is basically the renaissance\u00a0woman of Tucson. A New Yorker with a\u00a0successful career in advertising and global\u00a0branding, Dorman\u2019s heels touched desert\u00a0ground in 2001 and since then, it\u2019s been\u00a0nonstop action. As the former president of the\u00a0Museum of Contemporary Art Tucson and\u00a0radio show host on KXCI and current real estate\u00a0developer (R+R Develop) and chairwoman of the\u00a0Downtown Tucson Partnership, Dorman has a hand\u00a0in much of what makes Tucson tick.<\/p>\n

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BEST HOTEL OR RESORT,\u00a0BEST SPA AND BEST RESORT\u00a0RESTAURANT:\u00a0Casino Del Sol<\/strong><\/p>\n

Casino Del Sol, a Tucson-based luxury hotel, is\u00a0Arizona\u2019s only Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star and\u00a0AAA Four-Diamond Casino Resort. Located amidst\u00a0the stunning Tucson mountain range, Casino Del\u00a0Sol features 215 rooms and suite accommodations,\u00a0as well as top-notch gaming. The property\u2019s Hiapsi\u00a0Spa and Fitness Center\u2019s philosophy of balancing physical, emotional and spiritual health will\u00a0leave you feeling revitalized and refreshed.\u00a0Guests can take a more intensive physical\u00a0approach with a vigorous cardio workout\u00a0in the fitness room, or take it slow with a\u00a0signature massage or full-service manicure\u00a0and pedicure treatments. The resort also\u00a0houses eight restaurants, including PY\u00a0Steakhouse. With top chefs, the highest-\u00a0grade cuts of meat, fabulous seafood and\u00a0an extensive wine list of more than 1,000\u00a0varieties, guests can enjoy an elegant dining\u00a0experience in the 100-seat dining room or in\u00a0the bar and lounge area.\u00a0casinodelsol.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

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BEST TUCSON-BASED\u00a0FASHION DESIGNER:\u00a0Dorota Zglobicka<\/strong><\/p>\n

Polish fashion designer Dorota Zglobicka\u2019s\u00a0brand, Theo Doro, is driven by fairytales,\u00a0motion pictures and works of historic art,\u00a0with a highly feminine touch. A few of her\u00a0past collections include \u201cMad Dollhouse\u201d\u00a0and, the most recent one just shown at New\u00a0York Fashion Week in February, called\u00a0\u201cCinderella Went Crazy.\u201d Zglobicka goes\u00a0for an avant-garde vibe, designing cocktail\u00a0dresses, evening gowns, casual wear and one-of-a-kind wedding dresses. theodoro.biz.<\/a><\/p>\n

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BEST RANCH ESCAPE:\u00a0White Stallion Ranch<\/strong><\/p>\n

White Stallion Ranch, located in northwest\u00a0Tucson, evokes the warm hospitality of a\u00a0traditional guest ranch with all the amenities\u00a0and services of a resort. This family-owned\u00a0ranch prides itself on offering an experience\u00a0that is sincere and personal to each guest. With\u00a0a variety of activities offered, visitors can go\u00a0horseback riding through the stunning Sonoran\u00a0Desert, partake in a rock-climbing adventure or\u00a0enjoy nightly entertainment, among a variety of\u00a0other attractions. whitestallion.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

BEST WEDDING VENUE:\u00a0Merci Gallery<\/strong><\/p>\n

A popular locale for chic, high-class weddings\u00a0with an artsy twist, Merci Gallery is a multi-media gallery that focuses on art, music and\u00a0bubbly. Merci Gallery, located in central\u00a0Tucson, is a go-to spot for making couples\u2019\u00a0special days all the more enchanting, providing\u00a0exceptional service and a truly unique wedding\u00a0experience. mercigallery.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

FAVORITE TUCSON\u00a0COUPLE:\u00a0Angela and Michael Kapp<\/strong><\/p>\n

After living in New York, San Francisco\u00a0and Shanghai, Angela and Michael Kapp\u00a0made their way to the Southwest to establish\u00a0themselves as prominent figures in Tucson.\u00a0When she\u2019s not jet-setting as an e-commerce\u00a0and retail expert and an advisor and investor\u00a0in mid-stage companies in China, Singapore\u00a0and New York, Angela serves on the advisory\u00a0board of UA Presents. Michael, after a\u00a0successful career on Wall Street, now coaches\u00a0the University of Arizona women\u2019s lacrosse\u00a0team, leading the team to the regional playoffs\u00a0five years in a row.<\/p>\n

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MOST FASHIONABLE\u00a0MAN IN TUCSON:\u00a0Richard Oseran<\/strong><\/p>\n

For Richard Oseran, being the most\u00a0fashionable man in Tucson isn\u2019t just about\u00a0timeless, quality attire and slick suit jackets\u2014it\u2019s\u00a0also not (entirely) about the way he revs up\u00a0his 1987 560XL Mercedes-Benz and cruises\u00a0around town. It\u2019s a state of mind. Oseran\u00a0has been the owner of legendary Hotel\u00a0Congress since 1985, making him the face of\u00a0the establishment that brings the excitement\u00a0and energy of downtown Tucson to life. And\u00a0credit can also be given to his wife and three\u00a0daughters for their influence on his impeccable\u00a0manner of dress.<\/p>\n

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MOST FASHIONABLE\u00a0WOMAN IN TUCSON:\u00a0Adaleta Avdic<\/strong><\/p>\n

Beginning as a senior college blog project,\u00a0Adaatude is now a bonafide, multi-faceted\u00a0blog with a readership of 35,000. Focusing on\u00a0fashion, beauty, travel and lifestyle, Adaleta\u00a0Avdic is an adventurer with a timeless, down-\u00a0to-earth style. Follow her escapades in travel\u00a0and get her take on a variety of makeup and\u00a0skin care products on her site. adaatude.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

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BEST COLLEGE PARTY BAR:\u00a0Gentle Ben\u2019s Brewing Co.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Located a minute\u2019s walk from the University of\u00a0Arizona campus, Gentle Ben\u2019s Brewing Co.\u00a0is positively packed on Friday and Saturday\u00a0nights and during UA games with college\u00a0kids looking to blow off steam. And don\u2019t be\u00a0surprised to see professors and faculty hanging\u00a0out there either. Serving up quality, craft brews,\u00a0including Barrio Rojo and Nolan\u2019s Porter, two\u00a0Great American Beer Festival medal winners,\u00a0Gentle Ben\u2019s has been the go-to bar and\u00a0nightclub of UA students for more than 40\u00a0years. gentlebens.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

BEST TUCSON LIFESTYLE\u00a0INSTAGRAM:\u00a0@WhyILoveWhereILive<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s not just an Instagram page filled with\u00a0idyllic photos and unique happenings\u00a0around Tucson. @WhyILoveWhereILive\u00a0is a Web site that inspires people to take\u00a0an active part in their community through\u00a0events, products, photos and blog posts.\u00a0Having transformed from creator Kristin\u00a0Tovar\u2019s personal journey to connect with\u00a0her home to a full-fledged community\u00a0of thousands, @WhyILoveWhereILive\u00a0encourages individuals to get out\u00a0there and explore their surroundings.\u00a0whyilovewhereilive.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

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BEST ANNUAL\u00a0TUCSON EVENT:\u00a0Tucson Fashion Week<\/strong><\/p>\n

A platform for up-and-coming\u00a0designers to showcase their best\u00a0work, Tucson Fashion Week brings\u00a0the community together for three\u00a0dazzling days of distinctive events\u00a0centered on style, art, fashion and\u00a0celebrity. Fashion industry leaders\u00a0from across the country including\u00a0designers, artists and CEOs attend\u00a0this coveted, yearly event.\u00a0tucsonfashionweek.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

Buy your copy of Arizona Foothills Magazine Best of Our Valley 2017 Collectors Edition issue<\/strong>\u00a0here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"By\u00a0Alyssa DeMember BEST BREAKFAST\/\u00a0BRUNCH SPOT:\u00a0PREP\u00a0& PASTRY Tucsonans flock to Prep & Pastry\u00a0for weekend brunch (or any day\u00a0for that…\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":3265,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-3252","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-places","8":"cs-entry","9":"cs-video-wrap"},"yoast_head":"\nBest of Our Valley Issue 2017: Tucson<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"By\u00a0Alyssa DeMember BEST BREAKFAST\/\u00a0BRUNCH SPOT:\u00a0PREP\u00a0& PASTRY Tucsonans flock to Prep & Pastry\u00a0for weekend brunch (or any day\u00a0for that matter). 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