Good Taste, Good Karma at Giving Bracelets

In Old Town Scottsdale on Fifth Avenue, Giving Bracelets is a jewelry and accessory boutique where handcrafted pieces are made on site with purpose built in. Every bracelet sold supports children in foster care, turning a simple purchase into something more meaningful. Founder Lesa Sawyer built the business from humble beginnings, repurposing leather scraps from […]

Sip Bright, Sip Real: Tequila’s 2026 Era Is Here

Tequila in 2026 isn’t chasing the loudest label or the flashiest bottle. It’s chasing honesty. What’s in the glass matters more than what’s on the shelf, and drinkers are proving it with their wallets. High-end tequila volumes have surged more than 1,300 percent since the early 2000s, with super-premium tequila and mezcal showing similar growth. […]

Ling & Louie’s Brings Heart to the Weekend Brunch Table

At Ling & Louie’s Asian Bar and Grill, brunch is about more than a great meal. Beginning this winter, the Scottsdale restaurant is inviting the community to start their weekends with purpose through its Big Hearted Brunch, a seasonal give-back campaign benefiting Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels, a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting children battling cancer […]

Ling’s Wok Shop Helps Grant Wishes, One Plate at a Time

At Ling’s Wok Shop, bold flavors and fresh, wok-fired Asian cuisine have long brought people together around the table. Beginning this winter, the Scottsdale restaurant is giving guests a new reason to dine with purpose through Cooking With a Cause, a three-month give-back campaign benefiting Make-A-Wish Arizona, the founding chapter of the international nonprofit organization […]

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