20 SEPTEMBER 2022 POSTINO WINECAFÉ Postino is well-known for its wine list and bruschetta boards, like the brie, apple and fig spread or the prosciutto, fig and mascarpone. The first location opened 21 years ago inside the former 1940s Arcadia post office building at 40th St. and Campbell. Since then, it’s grown to 25 locations across Arizona, Texas, Colorado, California and Georgia. Culinary Director Jim McCann joined Upward Projects (the hospitality brand behind various eateries, including Postino) in 2022. McCann started as a dishwasher, worked his way up in various restaurants, graduated from culinary school, and then held executive chef positions for 12 years. Since then, he’s rolled out a new seasonal menu at Postino and said he has a few things up his sleeve for the fall. Beverage Director Brent Karlicek samples over 2,000 varietals annually and partners with wine producers worldwide to create the wine menu, which he said includes familiar bottles and more obscure offerings. Upward Projects is known for its repurposed buildings, furniture and art, explaining that most items inside each restaurant have been sourced by vintage pickers. Lauren Bailey, co-founder and CEO of Upward Projects, said that Postino’s most unique aspect is that no two restaurants are the same. “Each location is artfully curated to connect with the surrounding communities. Every Postino features a custom-made ‘art wall’ built from common everyday objects such as books, keys, sunglasses, matchbooks and more. No two art walls are the same, but the objects share a core theme,” Bailey said. Postino plans to open new locations in Atlanta and Orange County this fall. postinowinecafe.com THE SCOOP: A new coffee joint is making its home in the former Kneaders restaurant near 40th St. and Indian School. The Arcadia Black Rifle Coffee shop will offer a full espresso bar, a grab-and-go food menu with breakfast and lunch options, over 15 different blends of coffee, outdoor, dog-friendly seating and merchandise. No opening date is known yet. blackriflecoffee.com Phoenix Vegan Restaurant Week is happening from September 11-18. Full- service restaurants, food trucks, pop-ups and ghost kitchens will participate this year. During the week, breakfast, lunch and dinner will be available at a set price: breakfast will feature an entrée and drink for $15; lunch will showcase an appetizer, entrée and beverage for $20. For dinner, a three-course option is available for $33 or a five-course meal for $44. P.S. Beaut Burger and Gooder Goods on Indian School Road are on the list! phoenixvegan.com Right after that, Arizona Restaurant Week starts on September 16-25! There will be various dining options for every palate – and the chance to get outside the neighborhood and try something new. Restaurants range from southwestern favorites, comfort food and snacks, five-star dining, and everything in between. Prices range from $30-$50 per person. arizonarestaurantweek.com Macayo’s Chimi Challenge is taking place through September 16, with the top 10 competing in the inaugural Chimi Challenge Championship at Macayo’s Scottsdale location on September 26. The Chimi Challenge features a five-pound chimichanga that diners have 20 minutes to finish eating. The grand prize is $2,000; second place is $1,000, and third is $500. Finalists can also receive free Macayo’s for an entire year! macayo.com/chimi-challenge 602.399.8540 debbiefrazelle.com dfrazelle@cox.net PAST P AST P ARCADIA PTO VP T O VP T PAST P AST P H AST H AST OP H OP H I OP I OP P I P I TA PRESIDENT P RESIDENT P ARCADIA RESIDENT FO F O F R O R O OVER OV ER OV 30 ER 30 ER YEARS Top 1% of Coldwell Banker Agents Debbie Frazelle | CLHMS | ABR A donation will be made in your name for every closed transaction to Phoenix Children’s Hospital, a philanthropy near and dear to my heart. BACK TO SCHOOL Looking to Buy or Sell a home? Give me a call.

21 SEPTEMBER 2022 By Luke Chatham On a Saturday night at home, Arcadia High senior Trex Jones came across a documentary called Boys State . Intrigued, Jones watched the film and decided to dig a little deeper; this is how he found out the program is a real thing – a thing he was most interested in. First convened in August 1946, Boys Nation was built as a national youth program to help young leaders learn about the structure a nd f u nc t ion of the federal government. The program boasts prominent alums like NBA Coach Phil Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, Neil Armstrong, and former president Bill Clinton. “After I watched the film, I fell in love with the idea of going to this political ‘camp,’” Jones said. For those in Boys State, the ultimate goal is to become a “senator” who will eventually join the American Legion’s Boys Nation. Congress created the American Legion in 1919 as a patriotic veteran organization. These days, it is one of the most influential nonprofit groups in the United States. There are over two million members and more than 13,000 posts worldwide. Jones applied to the local American Legion during his junior year and was accepted to join Arizona’s Boys State. There, he learned from past alums and participated in mock elections for different government positions, essentially learning what it takes to become a state leader. Candidates for senator are selected based on their specific state procedures, but according to Jones, those who stand out in Boys State Arizona are sent to Boys Nation. “ I wo n my nomination from my party, so we had a party convention, and everyone rallied against the issue I talked about. They rallied behind me, stood up, cheered and clapped,” Jones said. After the nomination, he went through multiple interviews and was chosen as an Arizona senator. From there, Jones headed to Washington, D.C. for the week-long American Legion Boys Nation conference. There, he and the other states’ senators learned the “proper method of handling bills, participated in the political process, including party conventions, and nominated and elected a president and vice president.” “You meet a bunch of people from all over and learn what they’ve done for the community,” Jones said. “You learn to talk about your political morals without yelling at one another.” Jones said that being part of Boys Nation taught him that losing is okay and it’s important to voice your opinion. Through debates and conversations, he better understood what it takes to be a country’s leader. “This program taught me that our country is a beautiful thing,” Jones said. “It’s beautiful because we can voice our opinion, change laws and vote people in that represent what we believe in.” Become a senator? This student already has Cooper Weissman, Trex Jones, U.S. Senator Mark Kelly, Esther Cho and Trinity Ragland at the Boys Nation conference. PHOTO COURTESY OF TREX JONES This program taught me that our country is a beautiful thing, because we can voice our opinion, change laws and vote people in that represent what we believe in. Contact Roni@Arcadianews.com today to find out how you can save up to 46% on your ad investment! up to 46% on your ad investment! up to 46% Reach 45,000 potential patients or clients... The Arcadia News Health & Wellness Guide is the perfect way to promote your practice or business to the affluent, educated and health-minded readers of the Arcadia News . A Directory of local providers NOVEMBER 2022 DEADLINE: FRIDAY 10/14 A Directory of local providers