Email Author Amy Silverman

Awards

• 2012 - National Council on Crime and Delinquency/Prevention for a Safer Society Award, published January 20, 2011

  "Unbalanced"

• 2012 - Maggies: The Magazine Awards of Western Publishing

  "Shadow Dwellers"

• 2010 - National Council on Crime and Delinquency/Prevention for a Safer Society Award, published December 17, 2009

  "Suicidal Tendencies"

• 2010 - National Council on Crime and Delinquency/Prevention for a Safer Society Award, published November 5, 2009

  "Losing Erica"

• 2010 - National Council on Crime and Delinquency/Prevention for a Safer Society Award, published October 8, 2009

  "Saving Alex"

• 2010 - Maggies: The Magazine Awards of Western Publishing, published December 17, 2009

  "Suicidal Tendencies"

• 2010 - Maggies: The Magazine Awards of Western Publishing, published November 5, 2009

  "Losing Erica"

• 2010 - Maggies: The Magazine Awards of Western Publishing, published October 8, 2009

  "Saving Alex"

• 2010 - National Mental Health Association Media Awards, published December 17, 2009

  "Suicidal Tendencies"

• 2010 - National Mental Health Association Media Awards, published November 5, 2009

  "Losing Erica"

• 2010 - National Mental Health Association Media Awards, published October 8, 2009

  "Saving Alex"

• 2010 - Arizona Press Club Awards, published December 17, 2009

  "Suicidal Tendencies"

• 2010 - Arizona Press Club Awards, published November 5, 2009

  "Losing Erica"

• 2010 - Arizona Press Club Awards, published October 8, 2009

  "Saving Alex"

• 2010 - Casey Medals for Meritorious Journalism, published December 17, 2009

  "Suicidal Tendencies"

• 2010 - Casey Medals for Meritorious Journalism, published November 5, 2009

  "Losing Erica"

• 2010 - Casey Medals for Meritorious Journalism, published October 8, 2009

  "Saving Alex"

• 2010 - AAN AltWeekly Awards, published December 17, 2009

  "Suicidal Tendencies"

• 2010 - AAN AltWeekly Awards, published November 5, 2009

  "Losing Erica"

• 2010 - AAN AltWeekly Awards, published October 8, 2009

  "Saving Alex"

• 2009 - Maggies: The Magazine Awards of Western Publishing, published September 11, 2008

  "Mommy Dearest"

• 2009 - Maggies: The Magazine Awards of Western Publishing, published August 7, 2008

  "Postmodern McCain"

• 2009 - AAN AltWeekly Awards, published October 16, 2008

  "Love the War, Neglect the Warrior"

• 2009 - Arizona Press Club Awards, published August 7, 2008

  "Postmodern McCain"

• 2009 - Arizona Press Club Awards, published August 14, 2008

  "The Daily Show"

• 2007 - National Council on Crime and Delinquency/Prevention for a Safer Society Award, published November 2, 2006

  "Teenage Wasteland"

• 2006 - Missouri Lifestyle Journalism Awards, published November 25, 2004

  "Up the Down Staircase"

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2011 Stories by Amy Silverman

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  FEATURED STORY

  Six Ways to Cook with Marijuana

  published Apr 20, 2011

  r This sure is a banner month for Arizona's stoners.   Last week the state's medical marijuana law took effect (consult our handy guide for details) and now it's 4/20. Heh heh. &nbs... More >>

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  Five Happy Hours That Make Us Ecstatic

  published Apr 18, 2011

  rIt's the most wonderful time -- of the day. Pardon us for butchering a Christmas carol in April, but we get as excited as a little kid on Christmas morning at the thought of a good happy ... More >>

• Windsor and Churn, DeMarco's Latest, to Open Next Week

  published Apr 18, 2011

  rThe guy who brought us Postino and La Grande Orange is at it again, with news today that two stylish-sounding eateries will open next week in Phoenix. This morning, azcentral.com reported that... More >>

• Last Minute Passover Seder Reservations Still Available

  published Apr 18, 2011

  rWith several pounds of brisket in the fridge and a kitchen table loaded with horseradish, apples, matzo, matzo ball soup mix and every bottle of kosher wine my Safeway had left, I'm pretty s... More >>

• Strada Bella Food Truck Brings Italian Street Food to Cycle This Weekend

  published Apr 13, 2011

    rWhether it's technically a pop-up or not, this weekend's menu at Cycle sounds damn tasty. Strada Bella food truck -- run by Pat Simeri -- is just now up and running and ready to serve... More >>

• New Pop-Up at Posh -- Say That Five Times Fast!

  published Apr 12, 2011

  rChef Dan Moody is popping up -- at Posh, Monday, April 25 -- with his RelationChef concept.   Spots are filling up fast, so we'll make this quick and share more details as we get them. Go... More >>

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  Province at the Downtown Westin

  published Apr 12, 2011

    r Hey Phoenix, meet Province. From the bright green framed moss on the wall to the hot pink chairs in the bar and the tree limbs hanging from the ceiling, the new restaurant at the We... More >>

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  Brisket Alert! The U.S. Government Has Some Safety Tips

  published Apr 12, 2011

  I must not be the only one making brisket for the first time this week. (Trial run for Passover.)A tweet from the United States Department of Agriculture's safety unit just caught my eye -- it links t... More >>

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  Pizzeria Bianco Opens for Lunch Starting April 12

  published Apr 11, 2011

    rHey, how long you get for lunchr That will become the most important question of the day in these parts beginning tomorrow, as Pizzeria Bianco begins daytime service. This is huge. ... More >>

• Closed: Sunshine Moon Peking Pub

  published Apr 08, 2011

  rWell, that was quick. Condolences are flying on Twitter and Facebook, after Sunshine Moon Peking Pub -- the newish Chinese spot that got good buzz from our former critic Michele Laudig and other... More >>

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  Forks & Corks: The Reverse Root Beer Floats Flowed -- and So Did the Wine

  published Apr 08, 2011

  rA highlight of the 8th Annual Forks & Corks -- along with the food and drink, of course -- was a cocktail napkin that read, COMFORT FOOD DOESN'T MEAN YOU CAN FALL ASLEEP ON YOUR PLATE.There was n... More >>

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  Arizona Legislature Votes to Keep Happy Meal Toys

  published Apr 07, 2011

    rYesterday the Arizona Senate voted to keep Happy Meal toys and other cute giveaways fast food restaurants tuck amongst the fries, azcentral reports. The bill now awaits Governor Brew... More >>

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  Bacon Prices Soar in Arizona, Farm Bureau Reports

  published Apr 06, 2011

    rIf you don't read the Phoenix Business Journal, friends, you should. Seems just about every day that little paper shares an extra-tasty morsel or two -- and today they've got some bad n... More >>

• Cycle Mixes It Up with Cocktails this Weekend

  published Apr 06, 2011

    rWe're still not sure, frankly, that a food truck = a true pop-up experience. But we're willing to give up that notion for a stiff drink. And that's what the folks behind Cycle are promi... More >>

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  COVER STORY

  Big Brain Awards 2011: Meet the Winners

  published April 7, 2011

  The results are in, and we're proud to present the recipients of New Times' 2011 Big Brain Awards. The winners in six categories... More >>

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  FEATURED STORY

  Chrysa Robertson, Eugenia Theodosopoulos, Vincent Guerithault Inducted into Arizona Culinary Hall of Fame

  published Apr 06, 2011

    rChrysa Robertson, Eugenia Theodosopoulos and Vincent Guerithault were honored last night with induction into the 2011 Arizona Culinary Hall of Fame, mouthbysouthwest reports. Want t... More >>

• Arizona Culinary Hall of Fame Winners to be Announced Tonight

  published Apr 05, 2011

    The Scottsdale Culinary Festival kicks off tonight not just with a kick-off party, but also with the announcement of the winners of this year's spots in the Arizona Culinary Hall... More >>

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  Snoopy Atop Your Latter

  published Apr 05, 2011

    rOne of our favorite online mags, salon.com, is having a Coffee Art contest. Check out the details -- and amazing latte art creation of Stockard Channing (really!) here. Drink up the b... More >>

• Papago Brewing's 'Pliny On Tap' April Fool's Day Prank Backfires

  published Apr 04, 2011

  rAn April Fool's Day prank by Scottsdale's Papago Brewing backfired Friday. In fact, the situation is bad enough that the brewpub -- one of the best beer bars in the country, accord... More >>

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  Five Guacamoles We'd Eat Straight From the Bowl

  published Apr 04, 2011

    All guac is not created equal. And if you've ever dipped a chip into the offerings at our five favorite spots for the best use of avocado, you know what we're talking about.   1. Barrio ... More >>

• Happy Birthday, Amy Sedaris!

  published Mar 29, 2011

    rIf she's not the godmother of the cupcake, she's definitely the cupcake's bat-shit crazy aunt -- and we love her. Happy Birthday, Amy Sedaris. ... More >>

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  FEATURED STORY

  Five Favorite Coffee Houses in Metro Phoenix

  published Mar 29, 2011

  rI remember the very first coffee house in Phoenix. OK, maybe it wasn't the first. I'm sure it wasn't the first. But it was my first. It was 1991(ish) and I'd just moved home to the Valley -- a... More >>

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  Food Nerd Alert! Oxford English Dictionary Updates with Words Like Banh Mi and Muffin-Top

  published Mar 28, 2011

  rConsumer Reports has an amusing musing about the Oxford English Dictionary's latest online update -- including some pretty sophisticated culinary terms. Know what chermoula isr How about kleft... More >>

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  Sweet Republic's Toffee Banofi Sundae to be on "The Best Thing I Ever Ate"

  published Mar 22, 2011

  rIt's no secret we're sweet on Sweet Republic's ice cream here at Chow Bella, and we know others are, too. Now co-owner Jan Wichayanuparp's shared news of another fan. A big one. This Friday, M... More >>

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  Late Night Japanese Street Food at Posh -- for a Good Cause

  published Mar 21, 2011

    rChef, you had us at "late night Japanese street food." From 10 to midnight this Thursday, March 24, Josh Hebert at Posh restaurant in Scottsdale will donate half his proceeds to the R... More >>