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May 11, 2012
The Only Glasses You Need for Your Bar
A lot gets said about what liquors you need to start a good home bar. Our own Zachary Fowle got a good answer from an excellent local bartender. But there's something else that's often neglected: You need to have something to hold your drinks. Sure, you can use that motley selection of coffee mugs a ... More >>
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May 7, 2012
Classic Pimm's Cup Makes a Comeback in Metro Phoenix
In this new series, Chow Bella blogger Nikki Buchanan shares what's hot right now -- and we're not talking about the temperature. Whether it's the latest trendy ingredient or the right dish for the season, she'll give you the backstory and where in town you can find it. It's official. Our five-mon ... More >>
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April 11, 2012
Taking It Slow: Some Great Drinks Take Time
A friend recently handed me the February 2012 issue of Esquire magazine. Sticking out the side was a Post-It with three huge question marks and an arrow pointing inside. The arrow pointed to the cover story, "Agree: Bill Clinton and 78 Other Things We Can All Agree On". Specifically, it pointed to " ... More >>
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March 29, 2012
Grow with the Flow
A friend recently handed me the February 2012 issue of Esquire magazine. Sticking out the side was a Post-It with three huge question marks and an arrow pointing inside. The arrow pointed to the cover story, "Agree: Bill Clinton and 78 Other Things We Can All Agree On". Specifically, it pointed to " ... More >>
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March 21, 2012
Last Call Goes On Spring Break: Adios Motherfucker!
It's that time again, time for the students at ASU to be on spring break, heading off to Puerto Peñasco or Lake Havasu or goodness knows where. And with spring break comes a time-honored tradition for college students everywhere: Binge drinking. One of the most popular mixed drinks for copious cons ... More >>
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March 6, 2012
Six Favorite Specialty Cocktails in Phoenix
Who says Tuesday morning is an inappropriate time to talk cocktails? Not us. Cheers, Phoenix -- here are six of our favorites. And yours? 6. Caramel Appletini from Amsterdam One of the many things Amsterdam, the haven for gay and straight alike in downtown Phoenix, is known for is its too-long- ... More >>
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February 22, 2012
Ten Favorite Margaritas in Metro Phoenix
pinterest.comWe don't really go for all the hoopla over the made-up holidays that have crept onto the calendar in recent times, thanks to clever marketers. You know, like Orange M&M Day and Brown Rice Tortilla Week. (We made those up, don't worry.) But there's one fabricated celebration w ... More >>
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February 15, 2012
Grenadine: It's Better Than You Think
Image courtesy sxc.huBet you thought grenadine was cherry flavored!A short while ago, a letter scripted in brilliant ruby-red ink landed on my desk. It read: Dear Bartender, A friend just presented me with a bottle of homemade grenadine for my birthday. What do you recommend I do with it? - ... More >>
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February 8, 2012
Gin: How to Drink It, and Like It
Really, they're better than you think!In my years of bartending, one of the things I've heard the most is this: "I don't like gin." When I press for details, the story is always the same: They had a bad experience with it years ago (inevitably in college) and haven't been able to touch the ... More >>
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December 8, 2011
Shot Show
Really, they're better than you think!In my years of bartending, one of the things I've heard the most is this: "I don't like gin." When I press for details, the story is always the same: They had a bad experience with it years ago (inevitably in college) and haven't been able to touch the ... More >>
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August 10, 2011
Talking Tonic with Rancho Pinot's Travis Nass
Image via Apartment Therapy Take a sip back in time with Rancho Pinot's gin and tonic featuring homemade tonicWhen it comes to classic cocktail perfection, it's hard to beat the Gin and Tonic. Crisp, well-balanced and crystal clear, drop in a few ice cubes and a slice of lime, and you've g ... More >>
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June 27, 2011
Five Places to Find Skinny Margaritas in the Valley -- and a Recipe to Make Your Own
The Margarita Lite at IslandsCourtesy of Islands RestaurantsIt used to be that if we wanted a margarita under 100 calories, we'd just take a shot of tequila, salt first, lime last. But there's a new trend blending behind the bar. From Islands to Blanco Tacos, low-cal margaritas -- most often c ... More >>
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June 21, 2011
The Rum Bar at Breadfruit: Happy Hour Report Card
The Dark & Stormy and a Spinach Patty (Pat-tee) at Rum Bar.The Spot: Rum Bar, the adjoining lounge next to the Jamaican eatery The Breadfruit, is located at 108 E Pierce, Phoenix, 602- 267-1266. www.thebreadfruit.com/rumbar The Hours: 5-7pm, weekdays. The Details: The Happy Hour of ... More >>
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June 16, 2011
Monday Mojito Madness
The Dark & Stormy and a Spinach Patty (Pat-tee) at Rum Bar.The Spot: Rum Bar, the adjoining lounge next to the Jamaican eatery The Breadfruit, is located at 108 E Pierce, Phoenix, 602- 267-1266. www.thebreadfruit.com/rumbar The Hours: 5-7pm, weekdays. The Details: The Happy Hour of ... More >>
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May 26, 2011
Sunday Funday
The Dark & Stormy and a Spinach Patty (Pat-tee) at Rum Bar.The Spot: Rum Bar, the adjoining lounge next to the Jamaican eatery The Breadfruit, is located at 108 E Pierce, Phoenix, 602- 267-1266. www.thebreadfruit.com/rumbar The Hours: 5-7pm, weekdays. The Details: The Happy Hour of ... More >>
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May 25, 2011
Bottomless Cocktails Invite Locals to Drink on a Dime
TheCulinaryGeek via FlickrSay "Bloody Mary" three times at Local Bistro, and you'll get three more rounds.Lately, we've been hearing some buzz about the trend of bottomless cocktails. No, we're not talking about downing a cosmo in your leopard-print thong -- though that could happen after you ind ... More >>
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May 17, 2011
Happy Hour Report Card: Secreto
The Spot: Secreto, 4232 E Chandler Blvd, 480-706-2220 The Hours: 3 to 7 pm Monday - Friday The Details: Happy hour is only available at the bar. Drink prices range from $2.25 for domestic bottled beer to margaritas and martinis for $5. All happy hour menu items range from three to six ... More >>
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February 22, 2011
Five Places to Celebrate National Margarita Day
Gallo Blanco's margarita never disappoints.Yeah, there happens to be a food holiday for every single day of the year, but some seem more legit than others. (National Turkey Neck Soup Day? WTF?!) National Margarita Day is one that seems actually worthy of celebrating, altho ... More >>
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December 16, 2010
Clint Manning at Canteen
Zach FowleClint ManningHaving been open a scant two months, Canteen Modern Tequila Bar (640 S. Mill Ave., 480-773-7135) is still the new kid in town, though it sure doesn't seem like it. One glance at the line snaking out the door of the tequileria each weekend will have you thinking the pla ... More >>
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November 9, 2010
Fuego Bistro Owner Opening Fuego Tacos at the Esplanade
Imagine Fuego Bistro's signature roasted pork on a taco, and that'll be Fuego Tacos. Yum. Remember Nixon's, the Esplanade watering hole for political junkies? I sure do -- for ages, it was a favorite New Times hangout, where the edit staff would pow-wow upstairs with snacks and cocktails. Sin ... More >>
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October 5, 2010
Iruna: Happy Hour Report Card
Erica O'Neil The spread at Iruna's happy hour. The Spot: Iruña, 7217 E First Street, Scottsdale, 480-398-3020 http://www.irunaaz.com/ The Hours: La Hora Feliz is celebrated every day of the week at Iruña, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. The Details: Sangria or a Smirnoff-based beverage will run y ... More >>
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September 9, 2010
Bill DeGroot at Quiessence
Bill DeGroot Bill DeGroot is an oddity for us here at Behind the Bar, for he no longer works behind the bar at all. A veteran of the cocktail scene for more than 15 years, DeGroot paid his dues at establishments throughout the valley, including Star-Spangled Tavern, Canal, E ... More >>
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July 1, 2010
Afternoon Delight
Dress up your day drinking at Jade Bar
Blogs
June 29, 2010
Happy Hour Report Card: Cafe Zuzu
The Spot: Cafe Zuzu6850 E. Main St., Scottsdale 480-421-7997http://www.hotelvalleyho.com/scottsdalerestaurants/cafezuzu.html Erica O'Neil Cool Redux! The spread at Cafe Zuzu's swanky happy hour.The Hours: Monday through Friday between 4 and 7 pm. The Details: 3 dollar bonanza! Enough to s ... More >>
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May 27, 2010
Julie Hillebrand at J&G Steakhouse
Claire Lawton Since helping open the Phoenician's J&G Steakhouse over a year ago, Julie Hillebrand has been hard at work changing the way people think about cocktails. A trained chef, she's an advocate of fresh ingredients and unique flavors who uses her culinary skills to concoct impro ... More >>
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May 6, 2010
Happy Hours: Your Guide to Valley Spots Worthy of Your Drink Money
Claire Lawton Since helping open the Phoenician's J&G Steakhouse over a year ago, Julie Hillebrand has been hard at work changing the way people think about cocktails. A trained chef, she's an advocate of fresh ingredients and unique flavors who uses her culinary skills to concoct impro ... More >>
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April 20, 2010
Tonight: Organic, Shaken and Stirred
Paul Abercrombie must be a booze psychic.His new book, Organic, Shaken and Stirred, is full of delicious-sounding, organic, exotic cocktails that I want to drink all summer long. There's the Arboretum, with vodka, green Chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, agave nectar, orange bitters, basil leav ... More >>
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April 9, 2010
Top 5 Cocktails That Will Make You Fat
This subway sign from the NYC Dept. of Health and Mental Hygeine is about sugary soft drinks, but you get the point.Just because the bartender doesn't hand you a nutritional information packet with your cocktail doesn't mean those calories don't count. For some, a night of binge-drinking ca ... More >>
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April 8, 2010
Behind the Bar: Josh Warner at Wildfish Seafood Grille
Josh Warner knows how to throw a party. The 30-year-old bartender at Wildfish Seafood Grille at the Scottsdale Waterfront might have a taste for light and simple cocktails, but he's not light on entertaining skills. After learning about what brought him to bartending, it's no wonder Warne ... More >>
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December 21, 2009
Happy Hour Cocktails at Spotted Donkey Cantina
This winter season, the specialty cocktails offered on the happy hour menu of Spotted Donkey Cantina in north Scottsdale will have you feeling like it's a lot warmer, as the chic southwest Mexican restaurant presents sweet, brightly colored drinks more suited for the beach than for cold mo ... More >>
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October 23, 2009
Recipe: Rhythm & Blues From Rhythm Room
Benjamin LeathermanThe Rhythm and Blues, as created by Mona Watkins.The Rhythm Room has built a reputation over the past two decades as the Valley's premier destination to hear the best in rootsy, down-home music like the blues, Americana, and rockabilly. But what about its drinks? Not so much. ... More >>
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August 21, 2009
Recipe: Clover Club and Blood Orange Pisco Sour from BLT Steak
Lauren Gilger The Clover Club and the Blood Orange Pisco Sour at the Camelback Inn.Trudy Thomas spent her childhood in the bourbon distilleries of Kentucky. She spent her a good part of her twenties working under Wolfgang Puck in Chicago, and now she's spreading the mixology gospel in the ... More >>
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July 3, 2009
Behind the Bar: Strawberry-Coconut Mojito at The Mission
Lauren Gilger Mike Bunker's Strawberry-Coconut Mojito at The Mission in Old Town Scottsdale. Mike Bunker's concoctions at The Mission in Old Town are often sweet, often strong, and almost always delivered with a touch of flair. "I feel like I have a good palate for cocktails," he says. "And ... More >>
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March 23, 2009
TequilaAZ Brings Agave Goodness to the Lath House
Jonathan McNamara See more shots from TequilaAZ in our slide show. The Lath House at Heritage Park has never been as lively as it was on Saturday, March 22 for Tequilaaz, a tequila and mescal festival that had hundreds downing agave goodness and feasting on fare from local restaurants. The ... More >>
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October 23, 2008
Moet Mojito Night
Jonathan McNamara See more shots from TequilaAZ in our slide show. The Lath House at Heritage Park has never been as lively as it was on Saturday, March 22 for Tequilaaz, a tequila and mescal festival that had hundreds downing agave goodness and feasting on fare from local restaurants. The ... More >>
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July 29, 2008
Mojito Masterclass at Sanctuary
Jonathan McNamara See more shots from TequilaAZ in our slide show. The Lath House at Heritage Park has never been as lively as it was on Saturday, March 22 for Tequilaaz, a tequila and mescal festival that had hundreds downing agave goodness and feasting on fare from local restaurants. The ... More >>
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April 11, 2008
Martini Mixology: The Scottsdale Culinary Festival hosts a night of cocktails at Suede Lounge
Jonathan McNamara See more shots from TequilaAZ in our slide show. The Lath House at Heritage Park has never been as lively as it was on Saturday, March 22 for Tequilaaz, a tequila and mescal festival that had hundreds downing agave goodness and feasting on fare from local restaurants. The ... More >>
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December 13, 2007
Wet Paint
Jonathan McNamara See more shots from TequilaAZ in our slide show. The Lath House at Heritage Park has never been as lively as it was on Saturday, March 22 for Tequilaaz, a tequila and mescal festival that had hundreds downing agave goodness and feasting on fare from local restaurants. The ... More >>
Best of Phoenix
September 30, 2004
BEST MARGARITA
Salty Señorita
Best of Phoenix
September 30, 2004
BEST MARTINI
Durant's
Culture
June 3, 2004
Bottoms Up
Definitely try this at home
Best of Phoenix
September 18, 2003
BEST PLACE TO DRINK LIKE HEMINGWAY
Merc Bar
Best of Phoenix
September 26, 2002
Best Cocktail
The Flirtini
Best of Phoenix
September 26, 2002
Best Margarita
Cabo
Best of Phoenix
September 20, 2001
Best Margarita
El Encanto Mexican Cafe
Best of Phoenix
September 21, 2000
Best Martini
Harris' Restaurant
3101 East Camelback
602-508-8888
Best of Phoenix
September 21, 2000
Best Strawberry Daiquiri
Tempe Improv Comedy Theater
930 East University
(at Cornerstone mall), Tempe
480-921-9877
Best of Phoenix
September 21, 2000
Best Margarita
Old Town Tortilla Factory
6910 East Main, Scottsdale
480-945-4567
Dining
April 6, 2000
Martini Bopper
Old Town Tortilla Factory
6910 East Main, Scottsdale
480-945-4567
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March 7, 1996
Second Helpings
Old Town Tortilla Factory
6910 East Main, Scottsdale
480-945-4567
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