Filmed and edited by Nicholas Serpa. Additional footage by Bret Edson. Lake Pleasant Cruises has been operating sunset dinner cruises and other exciting social events for years; We set sail and interviewed the captain to highlight the unique experience he and his team work to create.
Filmed and edited by Nicholas Serpa. Additional video by Monty Hoffman. The newest location of the highly-regarded Arizona sushi restaurant Yama Sushi recently opened in Peoria, with an expanded menu and jaw-dropping decor.
Filmed and edited by Nick Serpa. Additional video by Bret Edson. Basketball Factory & Swish Factory offers classes, drills, and more out of its sprawling new facility in Peoria, Arizona. We interviewed the owner to learn about how he built this creative business and the story behind it!
Produced, filmed and edited by Nick Serpa. Additional video by Monty Hoffman. Art on Fire is a local art studio that lets customers paint their own pottery, canvas art and more! We took a tour with owners Jodi and Amii and talked about the importance of shopping local during the holiday season.
Filmed and edited by Nicholas Serpa. Additional video by Monty Hoffman. At Mary's Mountain Cookies, a local mother and her daughter are following their dreams and baking handmade treats together for the community. I interviewed them to learn the story behind their family business!
Filmed and edited by Nick Serpa. Additional video by Monty Hoffman. Creamistry's new location at Park West is bringing nitrogen-cooled ice cream to Peoria residents! Take a behind-the-scenes look in this episode of Open for Business.
Pitched, filmed and edited by Nicholas Serpa. Bricks & Minifigs is a local store that sells both new and out-of-print LEGO sets, individual minifigures, prebuilt sets, and more. I stopped by on the day of the grand opening to film the shop and interview the owners.
Pitched, filmed and edited by Nick Serpa. Outta Bronx isn't just flaunting New-York style street food - even their staff and ingredients are imported from the Big Apple! I interviewed the owner to learn all about this restaurant's creative, over-the-top menu.
Pitched, filmed & edited by Nick Serpa. Additional video by Monty Hoffman. Did you know that Peoria is home to one of the largest piano stores in the Western United States? We visited Riverton Piano Company to check out some high-tech and fancy pianos, as well as learn about their community programming!
Filmed by Nick Serpa and the Peoria Channel 11 team. Edited by Nick Serpa. This episode of Mayor Cathy Carlat's Restaurant of the Month highlight's Ray's Pizza, a local pizza joint with a family-friendly atmosphere.
Filmed by Nick Serpa, Shaun Mockoski and Monty Hoffman. Edited by Nick Serpa. Quite possibly the only restaurant in Arizona with an actual airplane hanging INSIDE the restaurant, Lakeside Bar & Grill is a one-of-a-kind dining experience that's been serving Peoria for 14 years.
Pitched, produced, filmed and edited by Nick Serpa. Peoria's Pet Market is a locally-owned pet supply store that partners with local nonprofits and offers a different selection compared to other similar stores. I chatted with an employee to learn about the new shop and how it's trying to support pet owners differently.
Pitched, produced, filmed and edited by Nick Serpa. After temporarily relocating its operations, the Park West Farmers Market has returned to its original location for the fall. I interviewed the owner, Christina Esquibel, about the role farmers markets play in our city's economy and how important they are for small businesses.
Produced, filmed and edited by Nick Serpa. Additional video by Monty Hoffman. Cantina Gueros is the latest restaurant from West Side Concepts, and it's bringing Baja-style Mexican food to growing North Peoria. I interviewed the owner, Joey Lucidi, about what's unique about Cantina Gueros, its menu and more.
Produced, filmed and edited by Nick Serpa. Additional video by Monty Hoffman. REC Pizzeria, a local restaurant based out of Peoria, just opened its second location in one of the city's busiest commercial districts. I interviewed one of the owners about the challenges of opening a new location during a pandemic.
Produced, filmed and edited by Nick Serpa. Additional Video by Monty Hoffman. The Park West shopping complex is adding tons of new restaurant options for locals, and Jalapeno Inferno is bringing creative (and spicy) Mexican food to the area. I spoke with a manager about the challenges of opening during COVID, the public reception so far, and how they are operating safely.