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Marijuana-Flavored Mayo Now Available for Your Fry Dipping Pleasure

If you've been to Brussels, you might already know about little Manneken Pis, the "emblem of the rebellious spirit of the City of Brussels" or a fountain of a urinating boy. He's kind of a big deal over there and, apparently, so are his French fries. Because aside from being the name of that little ... More >>

Chandler-Based Mexican Restaurant Chain Someburros Opens First Location Outside of Phoenix Area

After making Mexican food in the Valley for more than 26 years, the Chandler-based Mexican restaurant chain Someburros has decided to expand north. Specifically, to Flagstaff. See also: - Fast-Casual Chain Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill Expanding to Arizona - Bombay Spice Grill & Wine Makes a Quick- ... More >>

New Brewing Company Moving Into Former Rio Salado Brewing Site in Tempe, Will Produce Line of Beer for Scottsdale's Papago

More brew in the news -- and this time, it's got some Huss behind it. See also: NYPD Pizza Partners With Phoenix Ale Brewery for Exclusive Brew Huss, as in Jeff Huss, formerly head brewer of the Chandler location of BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse, and now, president and brewmaster of his own compa ... More >>

Phoenix Coffeehouse With In-House Psychic Shuttering This Saturday

If anyone could have seen this coming, it would have been Wes Pallin. The fourth-generation medium and member of Spiritwalker Enterprises, the business listed as the owner of White Sage Espresso, is the man behind (most likely) the only coffee shop in the Valley to boast its own in-house psychic -- ... More >>

NYC Soda Ban Passed, Watch Horrifying Anti-Soda Ads

See Also: Colbert Struggles With NYC Soda Ban, Conan Offers Alternatives See Also: Good News: Coffee Might Extend Your Life. Bad News: Sugar Might Make You Dumb Mayor Bloomberg's high-capacity soda ban has passed through the bowels of the New York City Board of Health and into law, provided it isn' ... More >>

Jeffrey Wiles, What Are You Listening To?

See also: Douglas Proce, What Are You Listening To? See also: Ryan Gaumont, What Are You Listening To? Jeffrey WilesThe stand-up comedian performs at the Hidden House in Phoenix Wednesday, September 26 at 9 p.m. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play ri ... More >>

The Greatest Auto-Tuned Food Review Ever

See Also: "It's Earth's Juice!" Vytautus Mineral Water "Ads" Are.... Well, We're Speechless (NSFW) See Also: Video Mashup: Brad Pitt Eating. And Eating. What happens when you combine a passionate food review with the people who brought us the Bedroom Intruder song? Magic. Pure. Freaking. Magic. W ... More >>

Christopher Golda, What Are You Listening To?

Christopher Golda Golda is the manager of Bake Goods by Suzanne and sous chef of Culinary Mischief. For more information, find him on Facebook here. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play right now? Either 101.5-FM or 107.9-FM KMLE. What's the first a ... More >>

Watch: Murderous Burger Chases Man, World's Largest McDonalds Built In a Minute

See Also: Hipster Foodie Mauled By Bear to '80s New Wave Soundtrack in Very Satisfying Video See Also: Video Mashup: Brad Pitt Eating. And Eating With all the talk about how bad fast food is for your health, it's not surprising that a team of French art students might create a vision of a world in ... More >>

Club Candids at Roxy Lounge

If there's one constant in Scottsdale's club scene, it's that drunken and debaucherous behavior will always be in abundance. This proves particularly true at Old Town clubs around 11 p.m. on weekend nights. Some have called it "primetime" or "the magic hour," but regardless of its official designa ... More >>

Club Candids: El Hefe Super Macho Taqueria

El Hefe Super Macho Taqueria brings the classic taqueria environment to Old Town Scottsdale by making it a place to see and be seen. There was no shortage of that, patrons were dressed to the nines while sipping on beergaritas.

Watermelon Art: The Good, The Bad -- and The Fetus Floating in Jell-O

Dating back to 14th century Thailand, the ancient art of watermelon carving is nothing new. But recently, we've seen a whole lot of these creations gracing the pages of our favorite social media sites. And like every other food trend, there are always going to be a few that aren't quite as good as ... More >>

Am I a Food Snob? (A Flowchart)

From time to time, Zach Fowle will provide a visual guide to every day and extraordinary situations ... and (because he has bad handwriting) Claire Lawton will illustrate them. Welcome to Charted Territory: The world of a food snob is an often-confusing world of trends, vocabulary and kitchen app ... More >>

Guess Where I'm Eating and Win A Prize!

​ Sometimes a burger is just a burger, but this Old Town Scottsdale eatery puts on a show with their giant Kobe beef blend burger topped with cheddar & jack cheeses, caramelized jalapenos & onions, basil, peppered bacon, and red chili cheese sauce. And it's all on a pretzel bun. It's one a ... More >>

Mark "Ellery" Leach on Moombahton, Flosstradamus, Why His Sound is Different, and How His Hair Got Set on Fire at a Gig

​ Mark "Ellery" Leech isn't your ordinary DJ. He doesn't have a clever moniker (merely his middle name), doesn't spend hours searching Beatport for bomb-ass tracks, and tends to approach his mixes different than most. While you can find him working at such trendy spots as Bar Smith on Wednesdays ... More >>

Fabulous Thunderbirds: Win Tickets to Meet the Band and See the Show

Over the last 30 years, The Fabulous Thunderbirds have been a blues rock institution, at various times featuring folks like Jimmy Vaughan, Duke Robillard, Kid Bangham, Marc Ford (of The Black Crowes) and ultimate bassist and badass Keith Ferguson. These days, founding member and vocalist Kim Wilson ... More >>

Swiss Chard Migas

Lately, in this In Season series, we're taking a look at what I take home from Crooked Sky Farms each week and see what I've done with my CSA share, or part share. This week I'm using swiss chard.

Farewell, My Love Releases "Portraits" Music Video

​There must be something here in Arizona  that makes our young folks sad and exaggerated, morphing from shy young kids to angular haircut sporting emo rock 'n' rollers. We've got some high profile acts to call our own: Blessthefall, Eyes Set to Kill, The Maine, and countless others. Is it the ... More >>

Know of a Creative Phoenix Foodie Who Deserves $500? Nominate 'em for a Big Brain Award

​The Phoenix food scene is a pretty amazing place. Just about every day, it seems, new restaurants, farmers' markets and food trucks are opening for business. Ditto for other creative pursuits around this town -- in the visual arts, music, design, fashion and more. Lucky us. To show our gra ... More >>

Lola Coffee Midtown is Now Citizen Espresso Bar

It's official -- the lovely Lola Coffee on Central just south of Camelback (4700 N. Central Ave.) has been sold. It shall now be referred to as Citizen Espresso Bar. ​Don't worry loyal Lola fans, long time employee Tiffany Dew bought the place and she's still going to be serving the same coff ... More >>

ILL AL Explains "Political Science"

Some of our favorite local hip-hop has been coming from the Avenue of the Arts Crew, and one of the best releases by said crew was last year's Cold Castle LP by ILL AL the Anglo-Saxon & Beatnic the Enforcer. The album features plenty of good jams, but my favorite is "Political Science" (not a cover ... More >>

The Hungry Monk and Pittsburgh Willy's Pair Cold Beers with Hot Dogs Tonight

​ Did you read Chow Bella's Top 10 Hot Dogs list yesterday? Remember number 3? It was Pittsburgh Willy's and they happen to be bringing their award-winning dogs to The Hungry Monk in Chandler tonight from 5 to 8:30. How convenient!  If you haven't tried one of Pittsburgh Willy's do ... More >>

Tacos Atoyac: Street-Style Oaxacan Eats

The abundance of Sonoran-style Mexican food in the Valley is so great, it's almost taken for granted. On the other hand, Oaxacan food, from the state of Oaxaca in southwestern Mexico, is something you have to look a little harder for. And for those looking for Oaxacan eats, served up street-style, ... More >>

$10 Lunch at Maizie's Cafe & Bistro

​Maizie's Cafe and Bistro -- on Central Avenue just south of Camelback, right on the light rail --  serves up not only an "attitude adjustment" hour(s), but a decent lunch special as well. You guessed it--it's all under $10. This small cafe can be easily missed, but stepping inside is q ... More >>

Green Lady Killers to Return to Arizona with Two Shows in March

It's been a minute since I've seen The Green Lady Killers in action. The hometown garage rockers relocated to Los Angeles some time ago, but before that I used to enjoy dipping into random dive bars to catch a live show by the grrrly trio. Needless to say I was pretty stoked yesterday when they an ... More >>

Florence and the Machine Coming to Phoenix

Looks like the Coachella runoff just keeps on...uh...running off. Florence and the Machine, scheduled to play the Indio Festival on Sunday April 15 and 22, is making a side trip over to Comerica Theatre on Friday, April 20. 2011 was big for singer Florence Welsh -- her sophomore album, Ceremonia ... More >>

Rogue Bar Hosts Benefit for Richie "Ressless Legz" Gimbel on Sunday

​Earlier this week we wrote about the recent death of local musician/designer/artist Richie "Ressless Legz" Gimbel, who helped put on the weekly Sunday night Hang the DJ dance party at the Rogue Bar in Scottsdale.Gimbel's galpal Megan Low recently told New Times that she and the other folks behind ... More >>

Ethiopian Famous Restaurant & Coffee's Oddball Location Belies the Treats Inside

Oddball location? You could say that. But don't be dissuaded. For those looking for tasty Ethiopian fare in Central Phoenix, this new restaurant, located behind a curtain in the back of a convenience store, holds a host of enticing dishes. It is, in a sense, a sort of Ethiopian speakeasy (minus the ... More >>

Eugenia's Meyers Lemon Croissants and Cooking with Denise

​When life gives you (Meyers) lemons, make lemon croissants.She's best known for her macarons, but lemon croissants are  -- exactly what Eugenia Theodosopoulos of Tempe's Essence Bakery is focusing on at the moment. The flaky, buttery pastry with a sweet, tangy lemon glaze and a hot ... More >>

Update: Pancake Porn at Perk Eatery

  Tedd Roundy Clockwise from top left: pancakes from Perk Eatery, Smart Kitchen and Orange Table -- and an unidentified stack. ​We'll never look at IHOP the same. By the looks of it, Pancake Quest 2012, held yesterday at Perk Eatery, was a sweet success. We're chasing after info incl ... More >>

Yellow Canary Dance Hall to Close at Month's End

​Stephen Steinbrink is a pretty busy guy, but it looks like there will be one less thing on his plate at the end of the month: his venue/art-space Yellow Canary Dance Hall will be shutting its doors. We profiled the space as an example of how Kickstarter has helped fund projects like it here ... More >>

CLOSED: Beet StrEAT Food Truck

In what is most likely the first food truck casualty of 2012 and perhaps since the food truck phenomenon started, Clea Senneville and Jason Edwards, owners of Beet StrEAT, the food truck of vegetarian and vegan healthy eats, have closed up shop. The announcement was made last week and the truck, th ... More >>

Coachella 2012 Lineup Released

The speculation is over. See the 2012 festival lineup. (Double weekend!)

$10 Lunch at Habanero's

​Resolving to tighten the belt in 2012? Food-wise, this post won't help you much. But money-wise, yes. Here's a delicious, low-priced lunch option in North Scottsdale for Mexican food lovers. Here's a hint: Check out Habanero's Mexican Grill's daily specials white board. On the day we visited, th ... More >>

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Brittlebush Bar & Grill's Holiday Beer Dinner and Raspberry Macarons in Today's Eater's Digest

Madison Bistro​ Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives? Jingle Bells Beer Dinner Hey beer lovers -- it's time to take a break from the holiday hustle and bustle and treat yourself to an evening of gourmet food paired with a few badass beers. J ... More >>

Top 5 Shows to Catch This Weekend: What Laura Says, Terra Firma, Joe Strummer Memorial, Rock For Tots, Greyhound Soul

What Laura Says​Well, it's Friday. You know, I feel like there was some song that made a big splash this year about Friday...but...I can't quite remember it. Must not have been that catchy. Your weekend is not doubt packed with holiday parties to attend, but in case you need a break from al ... More >>

Seven Ways to Help Feed the Hungry in Phoenix This Holiday Season

​We all know this is the season of giving. But it's so much easier to down another martini at the office cocktail party and focus on the white elephant gift than actually do something for someone in need. That's why we've gathered a list of ways that you can help local charities fight hunger ... More >>

Chimi Chews: The RecordSetter Book of World Records Authors at Changing Hands Tonight to Set Record for "Most Readers to Share One Chimichanga in a Book Store"

​Tonight at 7 at Changing Hands Bookstore in Tempe, the RecordSetters will attempt a new record: Most readers to share one chimichanga in a book store. It's all part of the schtick associated with the recordsetter.com phenom -- which pushes the belief that everyone can be the best ... More >>

Sleazy? Clubby? Outrageous? Cutting Through the Rumors at Pearl Sushi Lounge

Jackie Mercandetti​I may be, perhaps, the last person to hear of the rumors regarding Pearl Sushi Lounge & Bomber Bar in Scottsdale. The images of naked women, the sex-fueled names of its signature rolls, the magic show. Here's a taste: "Given Pearl's penchant for style over substance, it's ... More >>

Flier of the Week: What Laura Says

What Laura Says​​We're used to being shown a whole lot of fliers here at Up On The Sun. Each of them is artistically unique in its own way. But none of them has ever struck me quite like this one.What Laura Says has an absolutely beautiful flier for their upcoming show at the Crescent Ballroom o ... More >>

The One-Gallon Hip Flask ... Just in Time for the Holiday Season (with Family)

​If Mom's decided to pull out the family photo album in front of the new girlfriend, Dad's lit the melted 'mallows on fire, and the dog rushed the front door just in time for the turkey to hit the ground, there's no need to stress -- you've packed your one-gallon hip flask. Built to hold five ... More >>

The Story of El Hefe Super Macho Taqueria and The Tabletop Taps

Jackie Mercandetti​A cantina-gone-Scottsdale? It's true. And at El Hefe Super Macho Taqueria, they've got something more unique than their surrounding providers of party-packed good times -- tabletop taps. Here's a taste: "An ingenious invention that, like Eden's apple, simply must be sample ... More >>

How Pissed Off at Facebook Are You?

www.ratemyfunnypictures.com​Mark Zuckerberg officially has the ability to piss off the entire world.Facebook (yet again) has made some unpopular changes -- the degree to which we cannot even begin to explain (the computer geeks techies at ZDNet seem to have a grasp of what's been changed and expla ... More >>

Latte Art, The Simple Farm's Planting List and Sunday "Gravy" Recipe from The Food Tramp Diaries

A round-up of tasty morsels from Valley food blogs. Chris Tingom from ArizonaCoffee.com picked some of his favorite examples of latte art from the 2011 SWLAC this past weekend. He wanted you to know what good latte art looks like. Check out the rest of the pours over on his post. arizonacoffee ... More >>

Attention U.S. Airways: America Hates You (and Facebook)

​TheAtlantic.com released its list of America's 19 "Most Hated Companies" -- based on the American Customer Satisfaction Index -- earlier this month, four of which happen to be airlines (imagine that). Among them is Tempe-based U.S. Airways.The airline came in at the six spot on TheAtlantic's list ... More >>

The Lucky Devil in Tempe Closes for Business

Say sayronara to the Shot-ski.​Welcome back from vacation, ASU students. Now that the hellish first week of the fall semester is just about done, you're probably in the mood to down a few Jäger bombs and maybe even a pint or three at any of the alcoholic emporiums near campus.Before taking your f ... More >>

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Facebook Will Revamp Web Site Terms Due To Public Outcry

After a mass backlash from its users, Facebook is trying to make nice after the Consumerist posted an item stating that the social networking Web site owns everything its users upload, even after deleting their profiles. The site will revert back to its old terms of use, according to a blog post ... More >>

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