Father's Day

Don & Charlie's: Eric Schaefer's Comfort Food

Editor's Note: Prompted by a few restaurant closings and the "ABC nonsense," occasional Chow Bella contributor Eric Schaefer felt compelled to write about his "culinary happy place." Enjoy. I've written about Don & Charlie's before, and I'm sure to write about it again. But, in the midst of way t ... More >>

Top Five Must-See Shows This Weekend

Curious about what's going on around town this weekend? Need some suggestions as to how to rock, dance, or krump in the Valley of the Sun? Don't fret: These are our Five Shows to See This Weekend.

Bringing It Together Like Pangea @ Trunk Space

Download: Space Alien Donald's "Robot Rap" from New L.A./Phoenix Comp

See also: Space-Alien Donald (aka "The World's Oldest Gay Canadian Rapper") Opens New Venue Called Funny World See also: Treasure Mammal's Checkognize Is Seriously Funny See also: Treasure Mammal's SXSW Real Talk Diaries Ladies and gentlemen, meet Phoenix's ambassador to Los Angeles on Kingdom Mam ... More >>

Mexicans Pay in Blood for America's War on Drugs

Five Peculiar Finds at ABC Cake Decorating Supplies' Summer Clearance Sale

See also: Shopping for Kitchen Supplies: ABC Baking Cake Decorating & Party Supplies ABC Cake Decorating Supplies earned the title of "Best Baking Supplies" from 2008 through 2011 for good reason. As the area's premier seller of everything cake and candy-making related for the past 40-or-so years, ... More >>

Five Must See-Shows This Weekend (Father's Day Edition)

Curious what's going on around town this weekend? Need some suggestions as to how to rock, dance, or krump in the Valley of the Sun? Don't fret: These are our Five Shows to See This Weekend. Sunday, June 17: The Kirkwoods @ Musical Instrument Museum It's not every father that gets to share a sta ... More >>

Three Things to Eat, Drink, and Bake this Weekend

Happy weekend and Happy Father's Day to all the dads and dads to be out there. This weekend we've got a tasty burger waiting for us out in Gilbert, an afternoon of craft beer drinkin' to do, and a sinful dish of bacon wrapped treats to make. It's going to be a busy one! Check out what's on our p ... More >>

Curt Kirkwood and Son Celebrate Father's Day at the MIM

Pop Gun

Brake-Fast

Six Beers for Father's Day

Beer is the perfect Father's Day gift -- namely because we've never known a dad to turn it down -- but some thought must be put into exactly what you get him. Here are six beer suggestions for whatever type of dad your dad might be.

Chow Bella's Top Phoenix Food Stories of the Week

Every week, there's a cornucopia of new Phoenix food news, features, and reviews to report here at Chow Bella. If you're like most people, you probably just don't have the time to get to all of it. It's kind of like those burgers at Old Town Whiskey; it just won't all fit in your mouth ... or in thi ... More >>

Favorite Greater Phoenix Restaurants for Five Kinds of Dads on Father's Day

Father's Day, celebrated this year on Sunday, June 17, pays tribute to our dads, who, in one sweaty and heated moment, engaged in coitus with our moms and made us the people we are today. Yay, Dad. But dads aren't all the same, especially when it comes to what they like to eat. So here's a handy li ... More >>

Peachcake Announces Residency at the Rogue Bar in August

Peachcake: Rockin' the Rogue every Saturday in August​The silly string will fly at the Rogue Bar this summer. Valley electro-pop band Peachcake, known for their interactive shows featuring silly string, stuffed animals, and crazy costumes, will be holding down a residency at the Rogue Bar every Sa ... More >>

Follow Friday: Where's The Beef for Father's Day?

http://www.bobnolan-sop.net/​It's that time again. We've compiled a small but meaningful list of great Twitter accounts for any Phoenix foodie to follow. It's Father's Day this weekend and we thought we'd give you some meaty tweets for the cowboys in your life. There are lots of Father's Day dea ... More >>

Gabrielle Giffords to Spend Father's Day in Tucson

Gabrielle Giffords will spend the weekend in Tucson.​Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords' office announced today that she plans to spend Father's Day in Tucson, which will be her first trip back to Arizona since she went to Texas for rehab after getting shot in the face during the January 8 Tucson sh ... More >>

June 17 In Blogs: Russell Pearce, Nik Richie, Amor de Dias, Barrio Cafe, and Sweden's Most Wanted Criminal

​​​In the 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries:

Father's Day Dining 2011 Roundup

www.someecards.com​ Father's Day is closer then right around the corner -- it's Sunday. This Sunday. If you haven't made plans, now's the time. To make things easier for you, we put together one of our sweet dining round ups. Enjoy!  Monti's La Casa Vieja in Tempe is offering a 12 ... More >>

Elvis Presley's Guitar on Display at the Musical Instrument Museum

Photos by E. GrovesElvis' 1975 Martin D28 acoustic guitar. In the background are guitars from Eric Clapton (left) and Johnny Cash (right).​The Musical Instrument Museum already boasts some cool rock 'n' roll relics, including an Eric Clapton guitar and John Lennon's piano. But on Sunday, June 19, ... More >>

Cowboy Ciao vs. Citizen Public House in Father's Day Sommelier Showdown

Spirit of Wine​Oh yeah, it's on. From 6 to 9 p.m. on Father's Day, Sunday, June 19, Cowboy Ciao owner Peter Kasperski and Citizen Public House operator and partner (and former Ciaoster) Andrew Fritz will go head to head in a sommelier showdown to take place at Cowboy Ciao in Scottsdale. Fiv ... More >>

The Great Burger Taste Test: Is BBQ Really Better?

Paying homage to the King of the Grill.​With Father's Day coming up this Sunday, everyone is focusing on what meats to round up for the inevitable Sunday cookout. Because even though it's Dad's special day, he inexplicably prefers to stay home and chuck some ground chuck onto the faithful ba ... More >>

John Richardson's Homicide Case Remains Cold -- Five Years Later

Maricopa Police Department John "JR" Richardson​On its fifth anniversary, John Richardson's homicide case remains cold, and a hole in his mom's life remains unfilled. Known as "J.R.," Richardson was last seen with friends at a house near 43rd Avenue and Thomas Road in Phoenix the night of ... More >>

Shizzfest 2011 Schedule Out: Local Bands AND a Tetris Tournament

​The Shizz has announced the lineup for this year's Shizzfest.   The two-day festival is spread over three venues and features sets by the usual suspects (Minibosses, Father's Day, Peachcake, etc.) from the Phoenix website as well as a few touring acts, a Nintendo Tetris tournament ... More >>

"Fuck Spring Break" - This Week's Noise Complaint Comic from Robbie Pfeffer

​It's Spring Break at Arizona State University which means the streets of Tempe are silent as most date-rapers and date-rapees their victims are out in Lake Havasu (note: for the love of God, not Rocky Point, please don't be in Rocky Point! Your mother is sick with worry! She can't sleep ... More >>

Innocence Lost: Childhood in Juarez Often Is Spent Hiding Behind Closed Doors, Coping with Dead Bodies, and Seeing Ghosts

Father's Day Redux

Acted a buffoon on pops’ big day? Here’s your make-up chance.

Dad Rocks

Show Pops some love today

Dad Rocks

Show Pops some love today

10 Drinks for Dad this Father's Day

David Boyle​ We all know what to get Mom for Mother's Day. Flowers, Chocolate, probably a card to let her know how special she is. But what do you get Dad for Father's Day? A tie? New power tools? Maybe some, err, socks? (Actually, we have some really classy ideas over on our sister blog, ... More >>

June 17 In Blogs: Fart Machines, Charlie Brand, Father's Day, and Hillary Clinton

​​​In the 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries:

Night Stalkers

Twilight-inspired dance rockers josh into the night

Hell's Kitchen Season 7 Opener: Continued Abuse, Crazy Contestants, and a (Yech!) Chef Ramsay Make-Out Session

Another Hell's Kitchen, another ride on the Chef Ramsay roller coaster. In last week's first episode, it didn't take long for Gordo to send food flying all over the kitchen, repeatedly kick defenseless stainless steel appliances, and shout out such gems as, "You're gonna blow someone's mind off!" ... More >>

Specialty Berry Madness Continues at Farmers' Markets, Courtesy of Pinnacle Farms

Julie PetersonEver been helped at a market stall by someone who isn't sweet and adorable? Me neither.​Now, as in tomorrow, is the time to snag a bunch of certified organic California raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries at two packs for $5 ($3 each, but who needs just one?) from Janna Anders ... More >>