Subject:

Coffee

  • Blogs

    May 18, 2012

    Good News: Coffee Might Extend Your Life. Bad News: Sugar Might Make You Dumb

    The food science news has been pretty dire the past couple of months. Our fancy beef isn't what it claims, the tacocopter was a hoax, red meat will probably kill you in your sleep, etc. The Good News: This week, researchers at the National Cancer Institute released a study peeking at data collected ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 27, 2012

    Mobile Espresso Maker Is Your New Favorite Mobile Espresso Maker

    Buzzing insects, varying temperatures -- STRANGER DANGER -- the world's a scary place outside the soothing, controlled comforts of the inside of one's automobile, especially when it comes to leaving it to procure an espresso. Fear not, coffee feinds and car lovers, Handpresso Auto has come up with ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 23, 2012

    Thin Mint Cupcakes at Liberty Market

    Every now and then, a special breed of fast casual spots really wows us with their menus. And if that includes dessert, we definitely want to know about it.

  • Culture

    March 1, 2012

    Food

    Every now and then, a special breed of fast casual spots really wows us with their menus. And if that includes dessert, we definitely want to know about it.

  • Blogs

    February 6, 2012

    Duck and Decanter Now Serving Breakfast All Day Long

    Photos: Jennifer Woods​ In an effort to make Mom proud, Chow Bella's taking a good, hard look at the most important meal of the day in the form of Scrambled, a mashup of breakfast recipes, news and reviews of local restaurants serving the a.m. crowd. We wanted to try the breakfast (now being ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 1, 2012

    Craft Coffee: Call It the "Bean of the Month Club"

    Jonathan Meter Jessica Hertle, The Bite Sized Blog Craft Coffee's map of roasters.​ If you ballpark the number of coffee roasters in the United States who are seasonally finding the tastiest coffees from around the world and roasting them to perfection, you really only have more than a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 26, 2011

    Nectar Ales' Black Xantus

    Zach Fowle ​Beer: Black XantusBrewery: Nectar AlesStyle: American Imperial StoutABV: 13 percent The birdwatcher enters the bar, cautious yet optimistic -- he's heard the Black Xantus has been spotted nearby. Usually expert at landing the scarcest finds, the birdwatcher has until now been fru ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 2, 2011

    New Xtreme Grind Java Joint Opens in Chandler

    Xtreme Air Jump and Skate Park​This Saturday, June 4 marks the Grand Opening of Xtreme Air Jump n' Skate Park, a new 34,000-square-foot indoor skateboarding and parkour venue at Pecos & McQueen in Chandler. To give parents something to do while their kids are thrashing and grinding the rails, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 18, 2011

    Mountain View Coffee Co.'s Iced House Coffee

    ​Mountain View Coffee Co. is aptly named, as it sits off the main roads in Fountain Hills, surrounded by mountains. It's out of the way for anybody who doesn't live in Fountain Hills, Scottsdale, or northeast Phoenix, but true java heads may be willing to make the journey for Mountain View's brews ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 28, 2011

    Cafe Du Monde Coffee & Chicory

    Cafe Du Monde's Coffee & Chicory ​We love trying new coffees and energy drinks around town, but sometimes, we want to brew our own java, and the most popular brands of coffee don't really float our boats. It wasn't until we picked up a can of Cafe Du Monde Coffee & Chicory that we truly f ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 21, 2011

    Seattle's Best Iced Latte

    ​Remember when Starbucks' Frappuccinos were all the rage? Well, there's long been another version on the market, made by another company headquartered in Seattle called Seattle's Best. And while we prefer to go with Starbucks for the hot coffee that we make at home, Seattle's Best might have the w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 10, 2011

    Orange Table's House Blend

    E. GrovesOrange Table's house blend coffee​Orange Table is a great place to get breakfast, especially you're planning to visit the nearby Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art. And if you need help getting your eyes peeled to take in the art, Orange Table's got some great coffee, too.We stopped by ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 27, 2010

    Gideon's Coffee Americano

    E. GrovesGideon's Coffee Americano​Gideon's Coffee is named after a convict named Clarence Gideon, who wrote a letter to the Supreme Court in 1963 appealing for a defense lawyer. He won that right in a landmark case, Gideon vs. Wainwright, which is why all accused persons now have the right to an ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 4, 2010

    Luci's Coffee Bar: Iced Toddy

    ​You can find lots of things at Luci's Healthy Marketplace & Coffee Bar. They have organic cheeses, locally brewed beer, a delicious deli, and most importantly for us -- a great coffee bar.The coffee bar part of Luci's is quaint and comfortable. There's an assortment of tables and chairs, plus ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 26, 2010

    Caffiend: Giant Coffee's Smoke Jumper

    Photos by E. GrovesGiant Coffee's Smoke Jumper​Giant Coffee recently opened next to Bunky Boutique off 1st Street and McDowell Road, and the menu at the coffee shop is as quaint and cute as the merchandise next door. But in addition to scones made in-house, desserts from Tammie Coe Cakes, and tast ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 7, 2010

    Caffiend: Crudo's Red Eye

    E. Groves​Crudo serves a ton of tasty delights to the crowds that come in off Marshall Way in Old Town Scottsdale, from flat bread pizzas to a local farm salad bar. And since the place is located inside the Steven Paul Salon, patrons can even get their hair done after eating their turkey wraps. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 15, 2010

    Read This: Joe Johnston's Roaster Project Blog

    ​If you consider yourself a card-carrying coffee geek -- or, as restaurateur Joe Johnston would put it, a "disciple" of the "true gospel of coffee" -- then you need to bookmark Johnston's excellent new blog, Roaster Project. But even if you don't consider yourself a java expert or even drink ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 11, 2010

    Caffiend: Bomberos' Mate Latte

    ​Bomberos Cafe and Wine Bar is easy to find -- the fire station-turned-hip eatery sits on Central, just a block south of Dunlap in Sunnyslope. The joint is a great place to start one's day, as the breakfast menu includes a variety of omelettes and breakfast wraps, as well as frothy coffees. But on ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 29, 2009

    Trade Unwanted Holiday Gifts for Food & Coffee

    ​Presents have been opened, mass quantities of ham and fruitcake have been consumed, and now most of us are stuck looking at piles of leftovers and standing on long return lines. What to do with the two extra copies of Julie & Julia you received for Christmas/Hanukkah? Bookmans ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 23, 2009

    Caffiend: Carly's Jamaican Coffee

    ​I was tired from moving and hauling furniture all day Sunday, and I desperately needed a caffeine kick, so I checked out the menu at a place close to my new home downtown -- Carly's on Roosevelt Street. This artsy cafe has always been one of my favorite places to grab some fruity imported beer, b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 2, 2009

    Local Food Blog Review: Arizona Coffee

    If it's coffee-related in Arizona, it's probably been covered by arizona-coffee.com.

  • Blogs

    July 22, 2009

    Free Drinks on E-61 Espresso Machine's 45th Birthday

    Joe JohnstonThe FAEMA E-61 espresso machine at the E-61 Espresso Bar in Liberty Market.The FAEMA E-61 was a revolution in espresso when it was presented in 1961. It represented the sleek design ushered in with the 60s -- and introduced the new technology that made espresso better for good. Today, t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 29, 2009

    Caffiend: Jolta Java's Mexican Joltachino

    Locally-owned Jolta Java's beverage menu reads like a wish list for sugar freaks: caramel espresso blends, fruity tropical teas, Italian sodas, smoothies, and whipped cream on pretty much anything you want. We decided to combine our quest for caffeine with a massive sugar rush by ordering Jolta Java ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 15, 2009

    Caffiend: Unlimited Coffee Gives Us a Black Eye

    E. GrovesUnlimited Coffee is a quaint little coffee and pastry shop on Glendale Avenue, just north of Seventh Street. Their menu includes scones, croissants, brownies, teas, and of course, coffee galore. We asked them for their most caffeinated brew, and they gave us a large "Black Eye." It turned o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 16, 2009

    Caffiend: 24:7 Coffee Energy

    Cold coffee drinks have been a cool commodity since Starbucks introduced its Frappuccino line. Since then, makers of energy drinks like Rock Star and Monster have added cofffee-type drinks to their line of products. The latest energy drink to jump on the iced coffee bandwagon is 24:7 Energy. Let's s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 29, 2008

    Caffiend: Adina Natural Highs

    When you're creating a feel-good coffee drink that prides itself on being Fair Trade Certified (that means it's a partnership between the company and local farmers that gives farmers a larger share of profits), it doesn't hurt to have the word "high" in your product name. The idea behind Adina for L ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 17, 2008

    Bartenders & Baristas: Pre-Halloween Hobnobbing with Michael Murphy

    When you're creating a feel-good coffee drink that prides itself on being Fair Trade Certified (that means it's a partnership between the company and local farmers that gives farmers a larger share of profits), it doesn't hurt to have the word "high" in your product name. The idea behind Adina for L ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 18, 2008

    Bartenders & Baristas: Bill Sandweg at Copper Star Coffee

    When you're creating a feel-good coffee drink that prides itself on being Fair Trade Certified (that means it's a partnership between the company and local farmers that gives farmers a larger share of profits), it doesn't hurt to have the word "high" in your product name. The idea behind Adina for L ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 12, 2007

    Lola Coffeebar debuts next week

    When you're creating a feel-good coffee drink that prides itself on being Fair Trade Certified (that means it's a partnership between the company and local farmers that gives farmers a larger share of profits), it doesn't hurt to have the word "high" in your product name. The idea behind Adina for L ... More >>

  • Music

    December 6, 2007

    Stop and Smell the Noises

    Clipd Beaks peck away at post-rock

  • Blogs

    October 25, 2007

    Farewell, Willow House

    Clipd Beaks peck away at post-rock

  • Blogs

    August 17, 2007

    Friday morning laugh

    Clipd Beaks peck away at post-rock

  • Culture

    March 1, 2007

    Art Detour 2007 Listings

    The low-down details on where to do what

  • Calendar

    December 28, 2006

    A Night at the Co-Opera

    Sometimes you wanna go where everybody knows your shirt

  • Music

    July 13, 2006

    Kristin Allen-Zito

    Spit take

  • Articles

    November 25, 2004

    Club Directory

    Spit take

  • Calendar

    December 25, 2003

    Independents' Day

    Salon spotlights indie filmmakers

  • News

    June 13, 2002

    Getting down--and dirty--at Nita's Hideaway

    Letters from the week of June 13, 2002

  • Dining

    August 30, 2001

    Kohnie's Island

    They may be rough on their customers, but at Kohnie's, they know their food.

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 21, 2000

    Best Iced Tea

    The Coffee Plantation
    Biltmore Fashion Park
    24th Street and Camelback
    602-553-0203
    (and other Valley locations)

  • Dining

    September 30, 1999

    Gut Reaction

    The Coffee Plantation
    Biltmore Fashion Park
    24th Street and Camelback
    602-553-0203
    (and other Valley locations)

  • Music

    March 4, 1999

    Sticks and Scones

    The Scones try to overcome the cover-band stigma and earn respect for their classic-sounding originals

  • News

    May 21, 1998

    Espresso Yourself

    The best essay--and 10 bucks--wins this Glendale coffee house

  • Music

    February 19, 1998

    Know Doubt

    Long-awaited Know Qwestion CD answers all skeptics

  • Dining

    October 17, 1996

    Second Helpings

    Long-awaited Know Qwestion CD answers all skeptics

  • News

    August 29, 1996

    Bean a Long Time Coming

    Starbucks, the high-powered gourmet coffee-house chain, finally finds grounds for expansion into Arizona

  • Music

    August 1, 1996

    MC2

    Starbucks, the high-powered gourmet coffee-house chain, finally finds grounds for expansion into Arizona

  • Dining

    July 11, 1996

    Second Helpings

    Starbucks, the high-powered gourmet coffee-house chain, finally finds grounds for expansion into Arizona

  • Dining

    June 13, 1996

    Second Helpings

    Starbucks, the high-powered gourmet coffee-house chain, finally finds grounds for expansion into Arizona

  • News

    December 7, 1995

    Mill Rats

    Starbucks, the high-powered gourmet coffee-house chain, finally finds grounds for expansion into Arizona

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