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The Best and Worst Olympic Theme Songs in History

The Olympics are about a lot more than gold medals, figure skaters, bong-smoking swimmers, and crushing human rights (I'm looking at you, Beijing). More than anything, it's about ceremony. And, like a lifeless family sitcom, that means theme songs. Over the years, the Olympics have provided us wit ... More >>

Please Be Seated By Your Robot Overlords

A restaurant run almost completely by robots has opened in Harbin, China. Robots greet diners at the Haohai Robot Themed Restaurant, take their orders, prepare their meals, and serve the meals to them. They even provide entertainment -- and possibly violate trademark -- by singing and "dancing" for ... More >>

The "Chinese Cobb Salad" of Northeastern China

Sorting out some of the menu descriptions on Chinese menus isn't always easy -- in fact, at times, in can be down right cryptic. "Green bean jelly with vegetables" may be one of those menu items that reads more Dr. Seuss than delicious, but this northeastern Chinese version of a western Chinese di ... More >>

Chou's Kitchen: An Adventure to Northeastern China

Chou's Kitchen: An Adventure to Northeastern China

In the Valley Dongbei cai, or the food of the Northeastern China, is a rare find indeed. In fact, at Chou's Kitchen in Chandler, owners Tong Rizzo and Ping Chou may be the only ones serving up this region's comforting and sometimes unfamiliar cuisine of distinctive flavors, colorful presentations, ... More >>

Closed: Sunshine Moon Peking Pub

​Well, 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 others -- abruptly announced today on its Facebook page that it's no more: Due to unforeseen circu ... More >>

April 8 In Blogs: Joshua Pearce, Carolina Bee, Gift Of Destiny, Sunshine Moon Peking Pub, and White Kids

​​​In the 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries:

Emilio Morales' Kung Pao Scallops

Keyon Fareghi​We chatted yesterday with Emilio Morales of Sunshine Moon Peking Pub about everything from the family of 10 he grew up in to a mutual distaste for Andrew Zimmern. He shows us today how to make kung pao scallops. As Morales warned us in part one on Tuesday, Asian food seems dece ... More >>

Emilio Morales of Sunshine Moon Peking Pub, Part Two

Keyon Fareghi​Yesterday we chatted with Emilio Morales of Sunshine Moon Peking Pub about what has brought him to this point in his life. Today our conversation continues as we discuss his plans for the future, Korean food and Anthony Bourdain. Morales comes from quite a large family, which ... More >>

Jimmy Woo's and Sunshine Moon Peking Pub Rebel Against the P.F. Chang Army

Cafe: Jimmy Woo's and Sunshine Moon Peking Pub

​There are several joints for a little chinese food in this town. To stand out, you need to stand out; you need to prove you're better than the rest. That's why we're taking on the two restaurants in this week's cafe column. Food Critic Michele Laudig on Jimmy Woo's and Sunshine Moon Peking P ... More >>

Princess Bride

This royal reign takes rejection to a whole new level

The Jew's Christmas Dining Guide

Call it jealousy over decorated pine trees or disappointment at the lack of a Jewish equivalent of that creepy Elf on the Shelf, but over the decades Jews have created their own non-commercial, non-religious tradition of dining out in the spirit of A Christmas Story. Becaus ... More >>

Opened and Closed Restaurant Roundup

​December is here which means it's time for shopping, Christmas tunes, tamales and another Opened and Closed Restaurant Roundup! Here it is, your quick look at what's new and who's no longer with us. RESTAURANTS OPENING IN NOVEMBERGarage Bar and Grill, North PhoenixViet Kitchen, DowntownMekong Pal ... More >>

Sunshine Moon Peking Pub Coming Soon to Scottsdale

One of the creators of P.F. Chang's China Bistro is about to bring a new Asian restaurant called Sunshine Moon Peking Pub to the Old Town Scottsdale space that previously housed Bacon.Rich Sullivan -- who was behind the original P.F. Chang's concept, is an investor in the original Humble Pie pi ... More >>

Karate Kid Remake Is Too Cynical to Catch a Fly with Chopsticks

Crispy Peking Duck at Gourmet House of Hong Kong

​I am so spoiled. One of my darling friends -- who occasionally goes by the alias Dining Companion -- got a serious craving for Peking duck and figured I might want to tag along. What was the occasion for this feast at Gourmet House of Hong Kong? The food itself was reason enough. Take one lo ... More >>

How to Eat a Carrot, and our Favorite Food Shows This Week on TV Dinner

Looking for the latest in tasty television? Need to know the need-to-watch episodes of your favorite foodie shows? Chow Bella is here to help. We're reviewing the most delectable and dreadful with a handy, must-see schedule so you won't miss a thing. If there's one thing we need to get our hearts ... More >>

Now Open: 25 Degrees at CityNorth

Craving a burger? Bored with the usual? Well you're in luck. Today's the opening day for 25 Degrees, an upscale burger joint/wine bar at the new CityNorth in north Phoenix. (The name, by the way, refers to the temperature difference between a medium-rare and well-done burger.) It's the thi ... More >>

Bootie Call

Mash-up legends visit the PHX

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Concert Calendar for This Weekend: Miniature Tigers, Stephen Pearcy, Ministry of Love, and More

Ministry of Love is scheduled to perform Friday at PHiX Gallery. There's something of an indie/alt-rock bent to this weekend's slate of concerts, as numerous shoegazers, mop-toppers, and other shabby chic types will be performing around these parts sometime in the next 72 hours. For instance, Fr ... More >>

“Eastern Promise: Contemporary Art from China” at the Lisa Sette Gallery Saves Visitors Airfare to See These Works on Consumerism

Jerry Colangelo Gold-Medal Salute

The Beach is Back

Arizona Republic TKOs Veteran Boxing Scribe Norm Frauenheim

Heavy Medal

Phoenix-based swimmer talks about her Olympic-size fall

Asian Café Express serves up Hong Kong-style five-spice beef and hot pots

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Hot Links: George Gascon, Phil Gordon, Steve Berman, vegan hotties, and a knife-wielding mariachi.

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Phoenix Mercury vs. San Antonio Silver Stars @ U.S. Airways Center

The Asia Syndrome

Installation continues PAM’s love affair with the Far East

Technicolor Yuan

China's most expensive film looks lovely but feels empty

Dragon Catcher

Chow yum

Sister Act

Desert Dance honors Tubman

BEST CHINESE RESTAURANT

Gourmet House of Hong Kong

School of Jock

Follow the bouncing ball to the Mercury summer camp

All Together Now

Chen Kaige extols the power of music in a time of change

Tao Jones

Free your senses from desire with authenticity

Art and Soul

From our innermost insecurities to the wildest flights of fantasy, 2002 stimulated both heart and head

From Italy to Ibiza

Got Milk?

Order a grande latte in Italy and that's what you'll get

Kicked Butt

Inept editing, gaping plot holes, unintentional absurdity: What more does a movie need?

Best Place to Indulge Your Fantasies of Being a Chinese Emperor

COFCO Chinese Cultural Center
668 North 44th Street
602-275-8578

Beijing Beauties

Is Chinese 'Forbidden City' exhibition in tea leaves for Phoenix Art Museum?

Chinese Watcher Torture

Convoluted Red Corner takes a turn for the ludicrous

Mouth Pacific

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