Alison Bailin Batz

Arizona, Phoenix

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Articles

Saving Money

2 weeks ago | citylifestyle.com | Alison Bailin Batz

Want to start a publication? Learn More Featured ArticleSeparating Female Financial Facts From Fiction Article by Alison Bailin Batz Originally published in Scottsdale City LifestyleThere are more fables in regard to women and money, it seems, than in all of Greek and Roman mythology combined. Below, financial professionals separate financial fact from fiction for women at any stage of life. In our 20s Fiction: I am still young. I have plenty of time before I need to start saving.
For the Girls

2 weeks ago | citylifestyle.com | Alison Bailin Batz

Featured ArticleDining Destinations Designed With Women in Mind Article by Alison Bailin Batz Originally published in Scottsdale City LifestyleThe Valley, and greater Scottsdale in particular, boasts some of the most fabulously feminine spots to wine and dine, each meticulously designed—from the tablescapes to the tapas—to capture the hearts, minds, and appetites of the women. Mon Cheri (MonCheriRestaurants.com) is one of the biggest and boldest examples to date.
A Legacy of Family, Food: Haunted Hotel Group builds tourism one menu at a time

2 weeks ago | phoenix.org | Alison Bailin Batz

It is often said to avoid working with family, likely because it can be challenging to establish boundaries, say no, or refrain from taking things too personally. Additionally, there is an old adage that warns against mixing business and pleasure. However, families and husband-and-wife teams around the world are achieving great success in their co-owned ventures.
Girls’ Getaways

2 weeks ago | citylifestyle.com | Alison Bailin Batz

There is a gift that all mothers want from their adult daughters more than anything else this Mother’s Day, and it is neither flowers nor cards. They want uninterrupted time together!Why not make this year’s celebration extra special by surprising mom with a girls’ getaway, be it for overnight, for the weekend, or even longer?
Kentucky Derby Parties in Arizona 2025

4 weeks ago | fabulousarizona.com | Alison Bailin Batz

Looking to catch the “fastest two minutes in sports” in style? Enjoy the 151st Run for the Roses on May 3 with a side of sweet mint juleps, live music, exciting contests, and big, bold hats at these Kentucky Derby parties in Arizona. PhoenixTurf Paradise in Phoenix celebrates the 151st Run for the Roses on May 3 during the Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby DayClub.
Sustainable California Wines for Earth Month

1 month ago | fabulouscalifornia.com | Alison Bailin Batz

California vineyards are at the forefront of organic, sustainable, and regenerative practices as they relate to winemaking worldwide. Pour these absolutely sublime sustainable spring wines from across California in honor of Earth Month. 2023 Williamson Wines Caress Cuvee BlancA pioneer in natural winemaking in California, Williamson Wines are made with low intervention, meaning no pesticides or herbicides and few or no additives.
A Legacy of Family, Food: Haunted Hotel Group builds tourism one menu at a time

1 month ago | scottsdale.org | Alison Bailin Batz

It is often said to avoid working with family, likely because it can be challenging to establish boundaries, say no, or refrain from taking things too personally. Additionally, there is an old adage that warns against mixing business and pleasure. However, families and husband-and-wife teams around the world are achieving great success in their co-owned ventures.
Advocate for Arizonans: Tad Gary leads with head, heart and humanity

1 month ago | scottsdale.org | Alison Bailin Batz

Tad Gary’s early life was anything but traditional. “I was born in Germany as we were a military family and spent my early youth in a challenging pocket of Los Angeles,” said Gary. “While my parents sheltered me as best they could, drugs and mental illness, including the resulting housing insecurity that often comes with them, did touch my family.”Gary was lucky that during this time he found two passions to keep him focused: the saxophone and the clarinet.
Still Cookin’: Veteran chefs setting Arizona’s food scene ablaze

1 month ago | phoenix.org | Alison Bailin Batz

Given the grueling hours and physical demands of being a chef or restaurateur, many mistakenly think it is only a young person’s game. However, seasoned chefs and culinary business owners are leading some of the most impressive restaurants in the Valley with style and finesse. Here are the stories of several of these mavericks, each innovating the dreamy dishes and bold flavor combinations that are earning the Valley national epicurean acclaim.
saint urban | a wine bar in scottsdale

1 month ago | atasteofaz.com | Alison Bailin Batz

Valley native and lauded chef Christopher Collins is no stranger to the local culinary scene. A fourth-generation restaurateur, Collins is the founder of Common Ground Culinary, through which he owns and operates Grassroots Kitchen & Tap, Wally’s American Gastropub, The Collins Small Batch Kitchen, The Macintosh, Neighborly Public House, Sweet Provisions, Arcadia Catering Co., and Collins Brothers Public House.