Distrito and Old Town Whiskey

Yucatan-style smoked chicken from Distrito. 2012. Scottsdale, AZ. ©Jill Richards Photography

Jameson in a Glencairn glass at Old Town Whiskey. 2012. Scottsdale, AZ. ©Jill Richards Photography

Shot on location at The Saguaro in Scottsdale.

Phoenix magazine cover

Phoenix Magazine Cover. Prescott, AZ. June 2012.

Shot on location at Prescott Log Cabin Bed and Breakfast
Models from Agency Arizona

Neighborhood eats at Astor House

I'm one lucky girl to live .5 miles away from Tuck Shop — one of Phoenix's best neighborhood restaurants. I'm just walking distance away from mouth-watering chicken and waffles and macaroni and cheese with lobster. Now the brilliant folks behind Tuck Shop have opened a sister restaurant, right next door. Astor House is a brand spanking new eatery in the Coronado neighborhood. It boasts a sweet and savory breakfast menu, killer sandwiches for lunch and small bites for dinner. And to top it all off, they're mixing up some perfect cocktails for summer.

Congratulations Astor House and welcome to the neighborhood.

Astor House Muffaleta and Fritatta. 2012. Phoenix, AZ. ©Jill Richards Photography

Astor House. 2012. Phoenix, AZ. ©Jill Richards Photography

Astor House Back Patio. 2012. Phoenix, AZ. ©Jill Richards Photography

Astor House. 2012. Phoenix, AZ. ©Jill Richards Photography

Astor House Red Flannel Hash & Bean and Bulgar Salad. 2012. Phoenix, AZ. ©Jill Richards Photography

Astor House Blend. 2012. Phoenix, AZ. ©Jill Richards Photography

Astor House Cinnamon Popovers & Apple Boxty. 2012. Phoenix, AZ. ©Jill Richards Photography

Astor House Back Patio. 2012. Phoenix, AZ. ©Jill Richards Photography

Astor House. 2012. Phoenix, AZ. ©Jill Richards Photography

Astor House Back Patio. 2012. Phoenix, AZ. ©Jill Richards Photography

Heckler Design gets some love on the internet

Heckler Design has a cult-like following. The gorgeous, sleek lines win over most design-loving consumers and now the design blogosphere has taken notice. I'd like to think a batch of new photography helped with that. Congratulations Dean!

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