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    April 5, 2013

    Top 5 Favorite Events at the 2013 Scottsdale Culinary Festival

    Over 100 restaurants, dozens of chefs, 20 events, countless wine and spirit selections, and 35,000 hungry guests? It must be the Scottsdale Culinary Festival. See also: - Caramelpalooza 2013: An Illustrated Field Guide for April 5 - Friendly House Hosts 78th Annual Tamale Dinner This Friday at City ... More >>

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    February 7, 2013

    Five Places to Eat, Drink and Celebrate for Mardi Gras in Metro Phoenix

    We're usually looking for a reason to convince our more responsible friends to go out drinking on a Tuesday night, which is why Fat Tuesday is one of our favorite days of the year. As much as we wish we could pack our bags and hit Bourbon Street for authentic eats and Hurricanes, we'll be celebratin ... More >>

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    November 9, 2012

    Five Things to Eat and Drink This Weekend

    Looking for something to put in your mouth this weekend? We've got you covered. Check out what's on our plate. See also: - Join Amy Binkley, Tracey Dempsey, and More Top Female Chefs at Getting Our Just Desserts - Food, Beer & Wine Samples at the 8th Annual Certified Local Fall Festival Chiles & ... More >>

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    September 3, 2012

    Top 10 Knitted Foods

    What better way to show our love of food than to create it using yarn? These knitted creations -- a hamburger, pizza, even shrimp -- may not taste like the real thing, but they're cool enough to drool over anyway. And our number one pick, from the Delectable series by artist Ed Bing Lee, is featur ... More >>

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    August 3, 2012

    Julia Child Restaurant Week Specials at Five Metro Phoenix Restaurants

    See also: Listen to Guns N' Roses, Watch Julia Child Threaten to Eat Vegetarians See also: Christopher Gross Compares Truffle Oil to Heroin and Dishes on the Foie Gras Ban Even though Julia Child stood at an impressive 6' 2", it's clear that she never looked down upon any determined cook. During Ju ... More >>

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    July 26, 2012

    From High Tea to Fish and Chips, Seven Places to Get a Taste of Britain in Metro Phoenix

    See also: Five Must-See Summer Olympics Parties See also: The Best and Worst Olympic Theme Songs in History In case you don't remember from last time the Olympics rolled around, watching athletes burn hundreds of calories can really get you thinking...about dinner. And since we're about to be bomba ... More >>

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    May 23, 2012

    Juice Boxes Made Completely From Real Fruit

    This is potentially the ultimate in truth in advertising, perhaps even the anti-Fauxbe beef. Brazilian fruit juice company Camp wanted to take their claims of being "made with 100 percent fruit juice" one brilliant advertising step further. Advertising firm Ageisobar spent two years developing molds ... More >>

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    March 8, 2012

    Polvorones: Mexican Wedding Cookies from Azteca Bakery

    Tacos may very well be the perfect food, but let's face it, the standard Meximerican fare can get a bit stale after a while. Taco the Town is here to highlight some of the more unusual Mexican finds in the valley. This week: Polvorones from Azteca Bakery ¿Como se dice?: You probably know polvoro ... More >>

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    February 23, 2012

    Campechana Tostada: Mixed Sea Critters from Mariscos Sinaloa

    Erica O'NeilThe campechana tostada from Mariscos Sinaloa, packed with octopus and conch.​Tacos may very well be the perfect food, but let's face it, the standard Meximerican fare can get a bit stale after a while. Taco the Town is here to highlight some of the more unusual Mexican finds in the ... More >>

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    February 10, 2012

    Top 5 Things to Do This Weekend

    ​Valentine's Day -- and Arizona's 100th birthday -- aren't until next Tuesday, but that won't stop the lovey-dovey gallivanting from starting early.Whether you're single, taken, or desperate for a date, here are five things that'll keep you (and maybe help you get) busy this weekend. Tiffe Ferma ... More >>

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    February 9, 2012

    Lucha Libre Tostilocos from Barrio Queen

    Tacos may very well be the perfect food, but let's face it, the standard Meximerican fare can get a bit stale after a while. Taco the Town is here to highlight some of the more unusual Mexican finds in the valley. This week: Lucha Libre Tostilocos from Barrio Queen Tequileria ¿Como se dice?: Tos ... More >>

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    January 26, 2012

    Alegría: Honey-Spun Popped Amaranth Candy

    Erica O'NeilA staple of any good swap meet, the colorful stands of Mexican dulces.​Tacos may very well be the perfect food, but let's face it, the standard Meximerican fare can get a bit stale after a while. Taco the Town is here to highlight some of the more unusual Mexican finds in the valle ... More >>

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    December 16, 2011

    Top Ten Places to Snag Your Holiday Tamales

    Flickr- Big Rick Crappy Photos A Southwest holiday must: steamed tamales wrapped in corn husks. ​'Tis the season for tamales! If you've spent any time in the Southwest you know we do cocoa and cookies around the holidays just like everywhere else, but that the holiday season just isn't the ... More >>

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    December 8, 2011

    Caramelos from Mickey's Hot Dogs

    Erica O'Neil Caramelos! Two crispy, buttery tortillas packed with carne asada and melty queso blanco.​Tacos may very well be the perfect food, but let's face it, the standard Meximerican fare can get a bit stale after a while. Taco the Town is here to highlight some of the more unusual Mexi ... More >>

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    November 29, 2011

    One Million Photographs: A Day's Worth of Flickr Uploads by Erik Kessels

    One new idea for every day in 2011. We're talking big, small, local, international, in action, and on the drawing board. Here's today's -- what's yours?​Dutch photographer Erik Kessels is no stranger to the massive amount of imagery that surfaces on the web -- his latest installation, at Amsterd ... More >>

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    November 1, 2011

    Dia de los Muertos Eats: Pan de Muerto and Calaveras de Azucar

    Flickr- Alex BarthColorful sugar skulls decorated with royal icing, tin foil, beads, and other decorative touches.​Tacos may very well be the perfect food, but let's face it, the standard Meximerican fare can get a bit stale after a while. Taco the Town is here to highlight some of the more unusua ... More >>

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    September 6, 2011

    7 Kiddie Breakfasts We Still Scarf When Nobody's Looking

    Flickr- RakkaPop Tarts will always have a place in our pantry.​As a kid you grow up thinking you're going to eat ice cream for breakfast every day when you're an adult, because mom ain't around to tell you otherwise! Then you wake up one day and realize your pantry is stocked with Fiber One and Ka ... More >>

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    September 1, 2011

    Pozole Blanco from Taco Nazo

    Erica O'Neil A hearty bowl of pozole packed with pork and hominy from Taco Nazo.​Tacos may very well be the perfect food, but let's face it, the standard Meximerican fare can get a bit stale after a while. Taco the Town is here to highlight some of the more unusual Mexican finds in the Vall ... More >>

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    August 18, 2011

    Sopes from Los Favoritos Taco Shop

    Flickr- MMChicago A sope topped with meat, cheese, and other tasty goodness.​Tacos may very well be the perfect food, but let's face it, the standard Meximerican fare can get a bit stale after a while. Taco the Town is here to highlight some of the more unusual Mexican finds in the Valley. ... More >>

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    July 28, 2011

    Horchata from Tacos Atoyac

    Flickr- KernJustin Creamy horchata surrounded by its defining spices, like cinnamon, cloves, and star anise.​Tacos may very well be the perfect food, but let's face it, the standard Meximerican fare can get a bit stale after a while. Taco the Town is here to highlight some of the more unusu ... More >>

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    July 14, 2011

    Pastel Tres Leches from La Tolteca

    Erica O'Neil La Tolteca's colorful pastel tres leches is kid-friendly, or fit for your inner child. ​Tacos may very well be the perfect food, but let's face it, the standard Meximerican fare can get a bit stale after a while. Taco the Town is here to highlight some of the more unusual Mexic ... More >>

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    July 13, 2011

    Kirti Dwivedi's Perfect Food Day

    Kirti Dwivedi​You might have seen Kirti Dwevedi at one of her favorite restaurants, tweeting about eating (she's a self-professed social media addict - @DiyaMarketing) and otherwise thinking about food. She tweets about live organ donation (#TinyFabKidney) as her mother needed and miraculously fo ... More >>

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    June 24, 2011

    Cheladas y Micheladas, Spice Up Your Next Cantina Visit

    Flickr- karlo Crack this version of a chelada only under duress. Homemade is the way to go.​Tacos may very well be the perfect food, but let's face it, the standard Meximerican fare can get a bit stale after a while. Taco the Town is here to highlight some of the more unusual Mexican finds ... More >>

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    June 16, 2011

    Chilaquiles from Guerrero's Mexican Food

    Erica O'Neil Chilaquiles from Guerrero's in all their saucy glory. ​Tacos may very well be the perfect food, but let's face it, the standard Meximerican fare can get a bit stale after a while. Taco the Town is here to highlight some of the more unusual Mexican finds in the valley. This wee ... More >>

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    May 19, 2011

    Paletas from Realeaza Michoacana

    Flickr- douglemoinePaleta explosion! Colorful options aplenty. More than enough to satisfy your sweet tooth. ​Tacos may very well be the perfect food, but let's face it, the standard Meximerican fare can get a bit stale after a while. Taco the Town is here to highlight some of the more unusual Mex ... More >>

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    May 18, 2011

    Rumen: Menudo Blanco from La Tolteca

    Erica O'Neil An offal bowl of menudo blanco from La Tolteca, with homemade corn tortillas on the side. ​Despite what the supermarket aisle may lead you to believe, there's more to an animal than neatly wrapped styrofoam trays of meat. From tongue to tail, offal (pronounced awful) encompasse ... More >>

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    May 12, 2011

    Elote: Mexican Grilled Corn from Tortas Paquime

    Flickr- Luis Peraza Ears of corn, ready to become elote with a dip in some mayo, a splash of lime, and a sprinkle of cheese 'n' chile..​Tacos may very well be the perfect food, but let's face it, the standard Meximerican fare can get a bit stale after a while. Taco the Town is here to highl ... More >>

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    May 4, 2011

    Cabeza y Lengua Mixta: Head and Tongue Tacos

    Erica O'Neil A trio of tacos, packed with beefy head meat, and accented by grilled onions and jalapenos. ​Despite what the supermarket aisle may lead you to believe, there's more to an animal than neatly wrapped styrofoam trays of meat. From tongue to tail, offal (pronounced awful) encompas ... More >>

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    April 27, 2011

    Pork Cheeks: Pig Jowls from BLT Steak

    Erica O'Neil Fork-tender, smoked pork jowls from BLT steak. ​Despite what the supermarket aisle may lead you to believe, there's more to an animal than neatly wrapped styrofoam trays of meat. From tongue to tail, offal (pronounced awful) encompasses all those taboo edibles that don't make t ... More >>

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    April 20, 2011

    Dos Ranchitos Pork Cracklins: Fried Backfat

    Erica O'Neil A crispy mound of Dos Ranchitos pork cracklins. ​Despite what the supermarket aisle may lead you to believe, there's more to an animal than neatly wrapped styrofoam trays of meat. From tongue to tail, offal (pronounced awful) encompasses all those taboo edibles that don't make ... More >>

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    April 7, 2011

    Tlacoyos from Huauchinango Mexican Grill

    Flickr- arnold inuyaki Tlacoyos can be filled and topped with just about anything, like these saucy numbers.​Tacos may very well be the perfect food, but let's face it, the standard Meximerican fare can get a bit stale after a while. Taco the Town is here to highlight some of the more unusu ... More >>

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    April 6, 2011

    Sam Fox's New Restaurant Gets Even More Arrogant with their Meat

    Uberculture via Flickr Can this help Arizona crawl out of the red? ​The Arrogant Butcher publicity machine is at it again. When the Sam Fox eatery first opened at downtown's CityScape in mid-February of this year, the place was flooded with VIP parties that made it look like the most popula ... More >>

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    March 31, 2011

    Aguas Frescas from Any Mexican Place Worth Its Sal

    Flickr- martintoy Bright and colorful aguas frescas, aguas con leche, y horchatas. ​Tacos may very well be the perfect food, but let's face it, the standard Meximerican fare can get a bit stale after a while. Taco the Town is here to highlight some of the more unusual Mexican finds in the v ... More >>

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    March 30, 2011

    Chicken Livers: Country Pate Platter from Beckett's Table

    Erica O'Neil The colorful and rustic country pate platter from Beckett's Table. ​Despite what the supermarket aisle may lead you to believe, there's more to an animal than neatly wrapped styrofoam trays of meat. From tongue to tail, offal (pronounced awful) encompasses all those taboo edibl ... More >>

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    March 24, 2011

    Milanesa de Res: Thin-cut, Crispy Beef from La Salsita

    Flickr- amanky Pan-fried steak never looked so pretty: Milanesa de res con limon.​Tacos may very well be the perfect food, but let's face it, the standard Meximerican fare can get a bit stale after a while. Taco the Town is here to highlight some of the more unusual Mexican finds in the val ... More >>

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    February 23, 2011

    Thymus Glands: Fried Sweetbreads from Big Earl's BBQ

    Erica O'NeilA basket of deep fried thymus glands-- sweetbreads from Big Earl's BBQ.​Despite what the supermarket aisle may lead you to believe, there's more to an animal than neatly wrapped styrofoam trays of meat. From tongue to tail, offal (pronounced awful) encompasses all those taboo edibles t ... More >>

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    February 17, 2011

    Raspados: Shaved Ice from Oasis Raspados

    Erica O'NeilOne mango raspado, chock full of fruity bits!​Tacos may very well be the perfect food, but let's face it, the standard Meximerican fare can get a bit stale after a while. Taco the Town is here to highlight some of the more unusual Mexican finds in the valley. This week: Raspados, ... More >>

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    February 9, 2011

    Chicken Hearts: Hearts-on-a-Stick from The Brazilian Bull

    Flickr- Kristian Golding Shot through the heart, and you're to blame. Chicken hearts, churrascaria-style.​Despite what the supermarket aisle may lead you to believe, there's more to an animal than neatly wrapped styrofoam trays of meat. From tongue to tail, offal (pronounced awful) encompas ... More >>

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    February 2, 2011

    Cold Jellyfish Salad: Lao Ching Hing

    Flickr- gaoboStacks of preserved, dried jellyfish ready for purchase. ​Erica O'NeilCold jellyfish salad from Lao Ching Hing.​Despite what the supermarket aisle may lead you to believe, there's more to an animal than neatly wrapped styrofoam trays of meat. From tongue to tail, offal (pronounced a ... More >>

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    January 6, 2011

    Taco the Town: Caldo de Res at Pitic

    Erica O'Neil A steaming hot bowl of caldo de res from Pitic in South Phoenix. In a town where the chimichanga is king, we stuff our faces with Meximerican fare, forgetting what a bevy awaits us -- if we only look. Really hard. Consider Taco the Town your passport to the stranger (a ... More >>

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    January 3, 2011

    The Virgin Cook Pops Her Cherry With a Bloody Mess

    By Missy & The Universe via Flickr I admit it. ​I have no clue how to cook food that tastes good. I'm practically a cooking virgin. When I met my in-laws, I tried to bake a pie for the first and only time. I had this ingenious idea that if regular pecan pie tasted good, a pie  ... More >>

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    December 13, 2010

    Wild Vines Blackberry Merlot

    Flickr- darwin bell Wild Vine's blackberry merlot, a classy alternative to grape juice and grain alcohol. ​Anyone who has searched the couch cushions for a handful of change knows that boozing on an extreme budget can be a risky proposition. To help you decide how to spend that meager pile ... More >>

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    December 8, 2010

    Calf Fries: Deep Fried Testicles from Stockyard's

    Erica O'Neil A tasty platter of taboo eats. Calf fries with cocktail sauce from Stockyard's. ​Despite what the supermarket aisle may lead you to believe, there's more to an animal than neatly wrapped styrofoam trays of meat. From tongue to tail, offal (pronounced awful) encompasses all thos ... More >>

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    August 23, 2010

    Bartles & Jaymes Pina Colada Wine Cooler

    Erica O'Neil If you like pina coladas...​Anyone that has searched the couch cushions for a handful of change knows that boozing on an extreme budget can be a risky proposition. To help you decide how to spend that meager pile of pennies, we've scraped the Bottom of the Barrel to review some ... More >>

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    February 16, 2010

    Cartel's Grand Opening Party, Crack Pie and The Wafflizer in Today's Eater's Digest

    An early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives. ​ Tonight is the grand opening celebration of Cartel Coffee Lab's second shop located at 1 N. 1st Street in Downtown Phoenix. Head on down between 5 and 9 for free food, music and a raffle. At Momofuku in New Yo ... More >>

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    November 25, 2009

    The "Boozy Bird" Gives A Reason To Be Thankful

    Flickr Creative Commons​So, news on the street is that a Midtown Manhattan spot called O'Casey's Tavern is serving up a 100-proof turkey this Thanksgiving. We can't decide if this is repulsive or amazing, but after a long day of cooking and family quibbling on the big T-day, we'll probably be ... More >>

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    July 28, 2009

    Arty Girl: Wire Crochet Workshop at MADE

    By Yael Falk from Flickr Creative Commons.Oooooh, pretty...​This one's a ways off, but, if you're like me and you need the social/emotional comfort of securing a good friend to come along with you for this kind of thing, you'll need some time to coordinate.MADE at boutique is hosting a wire croche ... More >>

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    May 20, 2009

    Geek Beat: 5 Geeky Freebies for This Week

    We don't have to tell you that the event listings for Phoenix shrivel in the summer heat. As the calendar rolls from May to June to July and the thermometer raises from hot to hotter to "oh, crap, the mercury exploded," locals literally head for the hills. Of course, the upside to being ge ... More >>

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    May 5, 2009

    John Paul Mitchell, Candidate for Governor, Had Picture of Topless Roommate on Photo Site

    Does this count as bad PR, or good? John Paul Mitchell, a Republican candidate for governor, shares a Flickr photo account with his female roommate, and -- according to him -- she uploaded a picture of herself posing topless. A political consultant found the picture and published it along with cri ... More >>

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    March 25, 2009

    Arty Girl: Wanna be an Architect?

    Photo by Mark on Flickr Creative Commons.Or, rather, does your kid wanna be an architect?I often think it would have been nice to have a little pressure from the parents when I was a teenager. Instead, they took the "hands off" approach and I was a bit of a free spirit. And, no, "free spirit" is not ... More >>

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