Features

Kids

Families all around the Valley have a plethora of choices to ensure their children receive the best care possible—whether it be medical, academic or just a fun-filled trip to the hair salon.

BY ASHLEY R. CARLSON 

BEST WATER PARK

>>THE OASIS WATER PARK AT ARIZONA GRAND RESORT & SPA

Voted by the Travel Channel as one of the top 10 water parks in the...

Home & Design

Whether you need a new area rug to jazz up your abode or an entirely new from-scratch custom place to call home, locals turn to these design pros.

BY DAVID M. BROWN 

2014 WINNER

BEST ARCHITECT

>> ERIK PETERSON, PHX ARCHITECTURE

Founded in 2002 by Erik Peterson, AIA, and in 2010 rebranded to PHX...

Health & Self

Becoming the best you can be is easy with the help of the Valley’s finest fitness experts, doctors, spas and more.

BY BECKY ANTIOCO 

BEST HAIR EXTENSIONS

>>LISA FRESA PALACIOS

Lisa Fresa-Palacios specializes in seven unique application methods of hair extensions to tailor each client’s needs, using only the highest quality products...

 Food & Restaurants

From burgers to boba, high tea to hot dogs, the Valley is brimming with restaurants, food trucks, grocery stores and culinary events that can satisfy just about any craving.

BY EMILY GLYNN AND MELISSA LARSEN 

BEST RESTAURANT TO GET THE MOST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK

>>OREGANO'S PIZZA BISTRO

Chow down on award-winning pizza, pasta, salads...