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The Chipotle Patron Margarita: You Get What You Pay For

Did I just spy a cocktail shaker behind the cashier at my local Chipotle? Why, yes, I did. Chipotle has rolled out a new Patron Margarita, a margarita "so good, you'll forget you're drinking from a plastic cup." Their words, not mine. I just had to see that shaker in action and find out more about ... More >>

Cigar City Jai Alai: Take It in the Can

Beer: Jai Alai Brewery: Cigar City Brewing Co. Style: American IPA ABV: 7.5 percent The journey from brew kettle to drinking vessel is long and hard, and not all beer gets there in perfect condition. To taste right, a beer must battle many foes along the way: diacetyl, a yeast compound that tastes ... More >>

3 Tips for Avoiding Beer Tragedies of the Mexican Variety

Not every day in Minervaland is filled with sweet young coconuts stuffed with tender seafood, juicy marinated papaya, and frosty cold cans of Tecate just itching to pop open and receive a finishing touch of salt and a lime squeeze. Tecate, that refreshing, totally drinkable, and, yes, unremarkable M ... More >>

Hi-Fi Kitchen and Cocktails Old Town Scottsdale: Loud Music, Loud Food, Adult Milkshakes

Our ears are still ringing from the opening of Hi-Fi Kitchen and Cocktails, Scottsdale's newest spot for drinking, dining and general sensory overload. The concept comes from the folks behind other successful Old Town bars including The Mint, RnR, and Axis/Radius. See also: - Scottsdale's Hi-Fi K ... More >>

Bad Mother Cluckers: Cheap 'n' Tasty Chicken and Two-Buck Beer for Cash-Strapped ASU Students

When a new spot opens in town, we can't wait to check it out -- and let you know our initial impressions, share a few photos, and dish about some menu items. First Taste, as the name implies, is not a full-blown review, but instead a peek inside restaurants that have just opened, sampling a few item ... More >>

Summerland Tour Courts the Nostalgia Market

Los Olivos Mexican Patio: Happy Hour Report Card

The Spot: Los Olivos Mexican Patio, 7328 East Second Street, Scottsdale, 480-946-2256. www.losolivosrestaurants.com (Second location: Los Olivos Norte, 15544 North Pima Road, Scottsdale, 480-596-9787) The Hours: Old Town location: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 11 a.m to 11 p.m. Friday ... More >>

Former Oregano's Execs Open Rehab Burger Therapy in Old Town

When a new spot opens in town, we can't wait to check it out -- and let you know our initial impressions, share a few photos, and dish about some menu items. First Taste, as the name implies, is not a full-blown review, but instead a peek inside restaurants that have just opened, sampling a few item ... More >>

Your Valley guide to Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo Guide: Your Guide to Partying on May 5

Should We Feel Bad About '90s Nostalgia? A Few Words In Defense of the Summerland Tour

See also: Throwback Thursday: Everclear The announcement of the Summerland Tour (an a la carte delight of prominent '90s soul-patch rock bands Everclear, Sugar Ray, Lit,The Gin Blossoms, and Marcy Playground) has me thinking hard about nostalgia. I learned of the tour's Phoenix date, July 3 at Come ... More >>

Tamale Dinner at Corona Ranch Tonight Benefits Friendly House

If you have a hankering for some Mexican food and don't already have plans tonight, might we suggest tamales and a show in South Phoenix. The 77th Annual Friendly House Tamale Dinner is tonight from 5 to 9 at Corona Ranch Rodeo Grounds.

Where to Eat and Drink Near Goodyear Ballpark

​ Cleveland Indians and the Cincinnati Reds: Goodyear Ballpark All week long we're sharing suggestions of where to find breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks near each spring training stadium. Have a favorite spot baseball fans should hit? Leave it in the comments. Ohio is one of those Midwestern ... More >>

Six Sweets for Super Bowl Sunday

​If you're planning a party for the big game this Sunday, we figure you've already got the basic four food groups -- chicken wings, chips, dip, and beer -- covered. But what about the sweets? It's not a party unless there's cake, right? And if you're not throwing the party but you have plans to t ... More >>

Make Shift

Five Places to Find Skinny Margaritas in the Valley -- and a Recipe to Make Your Own

The Margarita Lite at IslandsCourtesy of Islands Restaurants​It 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 >>

Your Guide to Partying on Cinco De Mayo 2011

Top Five Things White People Do to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

​For white people in America, May 5, Cinco de Mayo is more than an unofficial national holiday honoring the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, in which Mexican defenders drove back an invading army from France. It's an excuse to party (fiesta!) and get in touch with their inner Mexican -- and it's m ... More >>

Your Guide to Partying on Cinco de Mayo 2011

Calexico, Super Bowl XLV, The Twelves, Interpol, The Bird's Nest, Dual Duel, Daniel Bernard, and First Friday Over the Weekend

​Calexico at Corona Ranch ​Someone at Corona Ranch realized it was after 11 p.m. Someone knew the band had been playing for damn-near two-hours. Someone wanted to punch their time-card and go home, not caring to hear a truly stellar Southwesternized version of "Tomorrow Never Knows," which y ... More >>

Calexico's "Kimberpalooza" Show Will Be a Treat for Phoenix

Dawn Jameson, Calexico, Interpol, Soundcheck and More In This Week's Issue

​In this week's big feature, Nicki Escudero looks at the burgeoning career of North Scottsdale crooner Dawn Jameson -- examining whether she's just another no-talent slutwave star along the lines of Ke$ha or if she's got talent to match her looks. Whether you agree she's got the goods or not (you ... More >>

Calexico's Joey Burns on Giffords, Upcoming Show at Corona Ranch

Joey Burns (left) is a big fan of Gabby Giffords. Giffords, in turn, is a big fan of his band, Calexico.​In 2008, Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was given the chance to choose the "wake- up" music to roust her astronaut husband, Mark Kelly, and the rest of the crew slumbering above Earth a ... More >>

Roundup of Music-Related Gabrielle Giffords Stories

Joey Burns of Calexico is a friend of Gabby Giffords.​If you're a loyal reader of all the New Times blogs you may have spotted a few familiar bylines over on our news blog, Valley Fever.All our coverage related to the tragic shooting in Tucson is there for convenience sake, but in case you missed ... More >>

Cafe: Canteen Modern Tequila

​Looking for a dining location on Mill that doesn't involve drug references or gummy bears? We may have the place for you. Food Critic Michele Laudig on Canteen Modern Tequila: I'm still dreaming of those tacos. Served upright in zigzagged metal trays, heaped with shredded cabbage, crumble ... More >>

Tittsworth, Pat Benatar Dance-offs, Gay Beast, and Other Cheap Thrills This Weekend

​In case you're not up on all the latest hip-hop news, Mr. Earl Simmons (a.k.a. DMX) got himself sprung from Sheriff Joe Arpaio's tender care earlier this week after spending four months incarcerated in the county hoosegow. "THE DOG IS OUT THE CAGE!!" exclaimed the hardcore rapper's Twitter on Wed ... More >>

Ask a Mexican on Vale Verga and Swimming with Clothes On

Fat Cat Dinner, Fiesta Fridays and Banana Pops in Today's Eater's Digest

www.simplebites.net​Hungry for for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives?Fat Cat Wine DinnerMake your reservations now for your chance to join Fat Cat Restaurant and Lounge in downtown Chandler for their Wines of Argentina Dinner tomorrow, June 10th. The ... More >>

Cinco de Mayo Guide

Cinco de Mayo Guide

America's Most Wanted Fugitive Busted Trying to Cross Border Near Nogales; Suspected of Murdering Woman in 2003

​A Mexican national suspected of murdering a woman in 2003 was busted by U.S. Border Patrol agents near Nogales.Guzman Badilla-Corona, 28, better known in the crystal-meth community as "Indio," was trying to cross back into the United States from Mexico when he got picked up by borde ... More >>

Restaurant Roll Call for 2009

Nine 05 brought Asian noodles and more to downtown Phoenix in 2009.​Bittersweet seems to be the best way to sum up the Valley restaurant scene for 2009 -- sweet that more than 100 restaurants opened in the midst of a very rough recession, but bitter that more than twice as many places shut t ... More >>

Let Us Do Thanksgiving For You

Ok, the title may be a little deceiving. We here at New Times will not be cooking your Thanksgiving feast for you. (Trust us, that's a good thing.) We are, however, ready to point you in the direction of some traditional -- and not so traditional -- Thanksgiving sit-down meals&nb ... More >>

A Maker of Wacky Birdhouses and Other Phoenix Artisans Must Fly the Coop Because a Circle K Is Moving In

Behind the Bar: Mona Watkins at Rhythm Room

Benjamin LeathermanMona Watkins at CenPho blues joint the Rhythm Room.Like any bartending pro, Mona Watkins has a cadre of regulars and knows their preferred poison by heart. Thing is, a good chunk of her return customers are bit more noteworthy than your garden-variety barfly or martini sipper. As ... More >>

Zipps Sports Grill Replaces Corona Cantina

​Is this lucky seven? The seventh location of Zipps Sports Grill just opened on Tuesday at 3647 E. Indian School Rd., in the space very briefly occupied by Corona Cantina. For sports fans, this means 27 flat screen TVs for watching the game. For everyone else, it's just good burgers, wings, ... More >>

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Style

Wikipedia One tequila, two tequila, three tequila...floor. Stuff some cab money in your pocket, grab your dorkiest sombrero, and get ready to suck down some cerveza. It's Cinco de Mayo and the tequila's gonna be flowing like water today at bars, restaurants, and drinkeries throughout the Vall ... More >>

Margaritaville

Sound the City

Stumbling around Baja Red's in search of $2 fries after 6 p.m.

Pink Slip

Um, forgettable

Near-Perfect Padre

"Go on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday night, you'll think you've crashed someone else's swell shindig."

Best Caterer

Continental Catering

Best Scottsdale Branch Of A Thailand Whorehouse

Giligin's

Best Casual Southwestern Restaurant

Coyote Grill
7077 East Bell, Scottsdale
480-922-8424

For Reasons Unknown

Dana Wells' family and friends believe his death was no accident. The truth might have died with him.

Unpleasantville

Arizona Firms Look South

Park Belly Future

SWEET LARIAT

CHARRERIA, HACIENDA-BRED RODEO, IS THREATENED FROM WITHOUT BY ANIMAL-RIGHTS ACTIVISTS AND FROM WITHIN BY SHORTSIGHTED LEADERSHIP. FRED CHAVEZ KNOWS THAT IF THE GRAND SPORT OF MEXICAN NOBILITY IS TO SURVIVE, IT MUST CHANGE.