Email Author Nicki Escudero

2010 Stories by Nicki Escudero

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  Behind the Bar: Steve Howard of Murphy's Law

  published Jan 21, 2010

  rIt's easy to see why Steve Howard of Murphy's Law in Chandler is a popular bartender. The handsome 25-year-old is extremely charming, doing tricks behind the bar and letting customers name dr... More >>

• You're Not Hallucinating: Katy Perry and Timbaland in Music Video

  published Jan 21, 2010

  rTimbaland made an interesting choice in choosing his fourth single off Timbaland Presents Shock Value II. The hip-hop producer, whose most recent singles featured frequent collaborators Nelly Fu... More >>

• Talented Torchure

  published January 21, 2010

  Imagine getting up on a stage, hearing one word, and having to come up with comedic brilliance, on the spot, with no script or coaching... More >>

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  Andrea Beesley-Brown, What Are You Eatingr

  published Jan 19, 2010

  rAndrea Beesley-BrownThe Midnite Movie Mamacita is the film programmer for MADCAP Theaters, which presents The House of the Devil and Bronson Thursday, January 21 through Saturday, January... More >>

• Leaf at The Compound Grill

  published Jan 18, 2010

  rIndie fusion/experimental band Leaf has announced an acoustic show at The Compound Grill, a Phoenix bar that hosts live music nightly (and gives free appetizers to new followers... More >>

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  Incoming: Polysics at Rhythm Room

  published Jan 14, 2010

  If you ever wondered what Devo would be like if they were born Japanese, Polysics is your answer. rThe Japan-born band cites the New Wave group as a major influence and, as such, dons jumps... More >>

• Show to Check Out Tonight: Mount Righteous at the Trunk Space

  published Jan 13, 2010

  Every year, I look forward to seeing the March Fourth Marching Band, whether it's at the Phoenix Annual Parade of the Arts or the New Belgium Brewery's Fat Tire Festival. Tonight, at the Trunk Sp... More >>

• Chef Chat: Amol Agarwal's Guajillo Shrimp Cazueala

  published Jan 13, 2010

  This time of year, we crave savory meals to warm us up.This Guajillo Shrimp Cazueala, from Rita's Kitchen's executive chef Amol Agarwal (whom we profiled in yesterday's Chef Chat), is not only hot in ... More >>

• Get Your Hands Dirty with Maya Dailey from Maya's Farm

  published Jan 13, 2010

  We've never been up for wallowing in the mud, but here's an event that's making us think twice. This Saturday, January 16, at The Farm at South Mountain local farmer Maya Dailey, who won a Best ... More >>

• A Tangled Interweb

  published January 14, 2010

  These days, we live our lives online. Whenever we sit down to eat, we feel the need to Tweet. Checking out a new band is just a click away on... More >>

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  Chef Chat: Amol Agarwal of Rita's Kitchen

  published Jan 12, 2010

  He may be cooking Southwestern fare now, but Chef Amol Agarwal is bringing worldly sensibilities to Rita's Kitchen at the Camelback Inn in Paradise Valley. The Indian-born Agarwal has really filled up... More >>

• Justin Schmid, What Are You Eatingr

  published Jan 12, 2010

  Justin SchimdThe guitarist for Hung Dynasty, blogger for http://wanderingjustin.com/ and nonprofit writer performs with his band at Donna Jean's Libations Friday, January 22. rWhat'd you eat fo... More >>

• Hanson Covers Radiohead

  published Jan 12, 2010

  Shut your traps, "MMMbop" haters. The Hanson trio proves they know and respect rock legends with this cover of Radiohead's "Optimistic," which has been recently making the rounds on the interwebs, eve... More >>

• Chef Chat: Andrew Ashmore's Maple Bacon Glazed Salmon

  published Jan 06, 2010

  In yesterday's Chef Chat, we learned that Andrew Ashmore, executive chef of Scottsdale's Modern Steak, has an affinity for beef. For this recipe, though, he decided to share a non-steak favorite, Mapl... More >>

• Valley Fever Improv Blossoms in Chandler

  published Jan 06, 2010

  I've been a huge fan of the Valley improv scene for years now and have taken classes with The Torch Theatre and performed as part of Jester'z at Theater 168.Now a couple of my former Jester'z buddies ... More >>

• Out of Character

  published January 7, 2010

  It's hard to imagine taking sound advice from Jason Alexander. We know him as the neurotic and negative George Costanza, who was always too... More >>

• Joe DiPadova, What Are You Eatingr

  published Jan 05, 2010

  r Joe DiPadovaThe deep house and techno deejay and founder of ONE spins regularly at places such as Hanny's and Cream Stereo Lounge and plays at Bar Smith Saturday, January 16. What'd you eat... More >>

• Chef Chat: Andrew Ashmore of Modern Steak

  published Jan 05, 2010

  At first glance, Andrew Ashmore looks more like a rocker than the executive chef of Scottsdale's Modern Steak. The 26-year-old from Grand Rapids, Mich. has a youthful appearance, with spiky hair and t... More >>

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  Incoming: Owl City at Marquee Theatre

  published Jan 04, 2010

  rOK, so maybe I was a little harsh against Adam Young of Owl City in this post, considering his legion of fans are still posting comments every day debating whether or not he is, inde... More >>

• Joel McHale Goes Beyond 'The Soup' at Dodge Theatre

  published Jan 01, 2010

  rIf you've never seen The Soup or have no grasp on what's going on with celebs and reality television stars in Hollywood, you probably were a little lost at the Joel McHale show at Dodge Theatr... More >>