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10 Favorite Gelato Spots in Greater Phoenix

The origins of gelato -- Italian ice cream made with less butterfat, a higher density, and served slightly warmer than its American counterpart -- date back to frozen treats made from mountaintop snow and ice in ancient Rome and Egypt. Thankfully, for those of us in search of the frozen sweet trea ... More >>

Cardamom Chicken at Beaver Choice

By nature, most spices have unique flavors that only lend well to specific styles of cuisine or types of ingredient. Take coffee, for example. When used as a seasoning, it works best with full-flavored meats like beef and pork, and it doesn't play well with vegetables. On the other hand are spices, ... More >>

Coconut Macaroons for Passover

Welcome to our new(ish) column, "Ask the Pastry Chef," by Amy Morris, a pastry sous chef at J&G Steakhouse. Have a question for Amy? Leave it in the comments section. Do you have a good Coconut Macaroon recipe for Passover? Coconut macaroons are known for two things: First, they make a great Passo ... More >>

Pyramid Schemes

Welcome to our new(ish) column, "Ask the Pastry Chef," by Amy Morris, a pastry sous chef at J&G Steakhouse. Have a question for Amy? Leave it in the comments section. Do you have a good Coconut Macaroon recipe for Passover? Coconut macaroons are known for two things: First, they make a great Passo ... More >>

The Artist: Silent Film Joyfully Resurrects Hollywood's Past

Welcome to our new(ish) column, "Ask the Pastry Chef," by Amy Morris, a pastry sous chef at J&G Steakhouse. Have a question for Amy? Leave it in the comments section. Do you have a good Coconut Macaroon recipe for Passover? Coconut macaroons are known for two things: First, they make a great Passo ... More >>

Russell Pearce's Fall Argues Arizona Compact's Time Is Now

Anno Domini, Edwin LongThe Flight into Egypt: Christ as Illegal Immigrant Former state Senate President Russell Pearce is history. Tomorrow, Jerry Lewis, his victorious challenger in the Legislative District 18 recall race is scheduled to be sworn in as LD 18's new state Senator.Today, Citizens for ... More >>

Drive a Car? You're Gonna Get The Lightningrod

Collegerod and his new 'do​A few months ago we brought you the story of Bryan Lightningrod, a 98- (38)-year-old vampire (dude) from Cairo (Chandler) who makes music (noise with titles like "I Want to Fuck Your Butt") and creepy-ass music videos with young girls' butts being (unknowingly?) taped at ... More >>

"Occupy Phoenix" Planned for October 15; Protest Movement Spreading Across Country

​ They're pissed off at American greed and social injustice. They're relatively leaderless but well connected through social media. And they're gonna Occupy Phoenix on October 15.The "Occupy Wall Street" movement that led to 700 or so arrests in New York City over the weekend is catching like ... More >>

Lexi Huckaby at DiVerti Bar & Grill

Zach Fowle ​The tender: Lexi HuckabyThe bar: DiVerti Bar & Grill (4 E. University Dr., 480-284-5972)The pedigree: Huckaby's father worked for an oil company, so the family moved a lot -- she  lived in Brazil, Dubai, Egypt, London, Bangkok and Turkey before turning 15. A "traveling b ... More >>

Ask a Mexican on Tres Leches Cakes and Aztec History

Zach Fowle ​The tender: Lexi HuckabyThe bar: DiVerti Bar & Grill (4 E. University Dr., 480-284-5972)The pedigree: Huckaby's father worked for an oil company, so the family moved a lot -- she  lived in Brazil, Dubai, Egypt, London, Bangkok and Turkey before turning 15. A "traveling b ... More >>

Interview with the Vampire: Bryan Lightningrod Speaks, Further Creeps

​Oh, dear god. What have I done?Last week I wrote about my discovery of 37-year-old Chandler "scene" creep Bryan Lightningrod. I mean, "97-year-old vampire from Cairo" Bryan Lightningrod. Whatever. Same difference. The point is, he solicits fan photos, regardless of their nature, and posts them to ... More >>

How to Use Tamarind

wikimedia​ This week we answer the question: I saw tamarind concentrate and tamarind paste at the Indian market. What's the difference? How do I use them? Don't think you've tasted tamarind? Check out the list of ingredients on the label of your bottle of Worcestershire sauce and you may be ... More >>

The Top 8 Beers for Stoners

ourweed.com ​Hey, man. Have you ever looked at your hands? I mean, really looked at them? They're amazing! They're so...touchy. Whoa. Anyway, today medicinal marijuana became legal in Arizona. Seriously! We were all like, "Legalize it, man!" and they were all, "Okay!" Anyone with the proper ... More >>

The 15 Best Songs About U.S. Presidents

We at Up on the Sun, like Clinton himself, feel your pain. Every year Presidents Day rolls around and you're struggling to plant that cherry tree and buy all the stovepipe hats you can, all so that you can have the best damn Presidents Day party possible. (C'mon, we can't be the only ones.)So to ea ... More >>

Brian Kershisnik's "NICE WORDS" Relies on You for Meaning

We at Up on the Sun, like Clinton himself, feel your pain. Every year Presidents Day rolls around and you're struggling to plant that cherry tree and buy all the stovepipe hats you can, all so that you can have the best damn Presidents Day party possible. (C'mon, we can't be the only ones.)So to ea ... More >>

Totally Trashed

International artist showcases pretty junk at DBG

Move It

Celebrate humans’ love of flopping around to music

DJ Tranzit Talks Kaskade, Old Town Scottsdale, Gui Boratto, House Music, and More

​Name: Steven Chung AKA: DJ Tranzit Current nights: Giant Wednesdays at Cream Stereo Lounge. Genres spun: Electro-house, progressive house, tech house, minimal. How did you get started as a DJ? Same ol' typical cliche DJ story. Got sick of hearing someone else's CDs at a house party so ended u ... More >>

Homemade Matzoh, Manischewitz Sangria and a Brisket Cook Off

The Seder Table: There's matzoh under that cryptic cover.​ The Passover seder -- simply put, a Jewish ceremony commemorating the Israelites' exodus from Egypt -- is all about suffering. There's a lot of talk of plagues like boils and lice, you eat bitter herbs and, traditionally, the ... More >>

Passover Meals You Won't Want to Pass Over

Passover, or Pesach, is the Jewish festival commemorating the emancipation of Israelite slaves in Egypt. As with most holidays, there's a special place for food within the celebration. Whether you're looking for a place to dine out this Passover or want to host a family dinner this year but can't co ... More >>

Ten Random Thoughts as the Oughts (2000-2009) Fade Away

The following are 10 random things that, at the start of this weird decade, we never would have believed: ​1. That the historically pathetic Arizona Cardinals would move out to bumfuck Egypt (a.k.a. Glendale, a.k.a. sweet deal), and then would (at the end of the decade) find themselves e ... More >>

Phoenix Film Festival: Garbage Dreams

The following are 10 random things that, at the start of this weird decade, we never would have believed: ​1. That the historically pathetic Arizona Cardinals would move out to bumfuck Egypt (a.k.a. Glendale, a.k.a. sweet deal), and then would (at the end of the decade) find themselves e ... More >>

Babak Dehghanpisheh

The following are 10 random things that, at the start of this weird decade, we never would have believed: ​1. That the historically pathetic Arizona Cardinals would move out to bumfuck Egypt (a.k.a. Glendale, a.k.a. sweet deal), and then would (at the end of the decade) find themselves e ... More >>

Former President Jimmy Carter Discusses Bringing Peace to the Middle East, President Obama, and Raising Kids in the White House

photo from Carter's book We Can Have Peace in the Holy Land President Carter signs his latest book at Changing Hands this Friday.It's not every day you get to chat with a former President of the United States. And since President Jimmy Carter will be in town on Friday, signing copies of his b ... More >>

Restless Spiritualist

Globetrotting photog tracks time and myth

Restless Spiritualist

Globetrotting photog tracks time and myth

Bad News Bears

We heart Memphis. We hate the Griz.

Hairy Tale

Wigging out at Monkey Pants

It Came From My Cupboard: Ask Me If I Ke’ara

Wigging out at Monkey Pants

Marcos Najera asks the Fifth Question – am I a Jew?

Wigging out at Monkey Pants

The Race Card Is an Ace Card

You got to know when it's low

Hairy Tale

Wigging out at Monkey Pants

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Skating Through Life

Mt. Egypt's Travis Graves moves from pro skateboarding to touring the Americana roads with legends

On the 8th Day...

...came the words, 'Let there be death metal.' And Nile was born.

Mad About Bread Pudding

Diners find comfort in old folks' food

Ali's Mother and Her Dessert

This concoction is much more than the Middle Eastern equivalent of Jell-O

Unsung Hero

Stephen Schwartz, the most famous working Broadway composer you've never heard of, brings his act to Scottsdale

Adults Only

Marketing to kids is a waste of excellent 'Almost Warm and Fuzzy'

Tush Push

Art takes a seat at the Phoenix Art Museum

The Greatest Story Never Told

The Prince of Egypt offers up the 10 commandments of (brotherly) love

Show Me the Mummy!

Phoenix Art Museum unwraps crowd-pleasing "Splendors of Ancient Egypt"

Karnak Knowledge

Phoenix Art Museum unwraps crowd-pleasing "Splendors of Ancient Egypt"

Hot Off the Empress

An exotic dancer hopes herself-help tome gives her sisters a place on the table

DIGGING BURROS

An exotic dancer hopes herself-help tome gives her sisters a place on the table

WHISKER'S MOTHERIS A CAT REALLY CAPABLE OF CREATING AN ARTISTIC MOUSERPIECE?

An exotic dancer hopes herself-help tome gives her sisters a place on the table

BIBLE BELTER

An exotic dancer hopes herself-help tome gives her sisters a place on the table

THE PITA PRINCIPLE

An exotic dancer hopes herself-help tome gives her sisters a place on the table