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Bao Bing, the Cool and Fruity Asian Treat, Gets Its Own Shop in Central Phoenix May 4

Bao bing (pronounced bow-BING) has been a ubiquitous part of Asian cuisine for hundreds of years (seriously, it's been traced back to China as early as the seventh century A.D.) But here in the United States, the dessert made with finely shaved ice, fresh fruit, and flavored sugar syrup and condense ... More >>

Gilbert Farmer's Market: What We Bought, What We Skipped and What We're Still Lusting Over

The Spot: Gilbert Farmer's Market, Open Saturday from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. See Also: - Old Town Scottsdale Farmer's Market: What We Bought, What We Skipped and What We're Still Lusting Over - Gilbert Farmers Market: Beautiful Beef, Alaskan Salmon, and The Salts of The Earth - Gilbert Food Truck ... More >>

State of Matter

J.T. Ready Gilbert Massacre: Six Grenades Were Found at the Scene

At the Gilbert home where five people died yesterday in an apparent murder/suicide -- allegedly perpetrated by neo-Nazi J.T. Ready -- there was a reason the bomb squad showed up: six grenades.Gilbert police said this morning that "hazardous chemicals and military grade munitions" were found by inves ... More >>

Guess Where I'm Eating and Win a Prize

Do any of you know how hard it is to find a seat in a coffee shop in Tempe during finals week? It's almost impossible. Earlier this week, I was in dire need of a quiet place to work (away from my dogs) and after hitting up six coffee shops in Tempe, I gave up and headed out to Gilbert. Which worked ... More >>

Liberty Market Community Dinner: An Ode to Gilbert's Farmers Market

​If you checked out the Gilbert Farmers Market on a recent Saturday, you might've bumped shoulders with Joe Johnston or Chef David Traina of Liberty Market - they've been shopping the aisles and chatting with vendors, compiling a casting list of ingredients that will be the star players in the yea ... More >>

Baseline Killer Jury Hears Gripping Accounts from Murder Victims' Loved Ones

The penalty phase of Mark Goudeau's trial continued this morning, with jurors hearing the deeply emotional accounts of the impact that the nine murders have had on the surviving family members and friends. Mark Goudeau is facing the death penalty. ​Goudeau, aka the Baseline Killer, is the ... More >>

Six Farmers' Markets to Check Out in Metro Phoenix

Ando Muneno You can't swing a dead cat in this town without hitting a farmers' market these days, particulary now that we've hit prime season. We're all in favor of the trend, but the selection can be a little overwhelming. So Chow Bella's sharing our favorite spots for fresh organic produce a ... More >>

Bar en Gril in Gilbert: A Former Native New Yorker Turns Into Neighborhood Sports Bar

If you like your wings meaty and slathered in sauce, these are for you.​​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, some menu items. First Taste, as the name implies, is not a full-blown review, but instead a ... More >>

CSK Auto Corp. Agrees to Pay $21 Million for Fraud of Former Execs; Ex-CFO Don Watson of Gilbert Faces Possible Five-Year Sentence

​ CSK Auto Corporation has agreed to pay $20.9 million to the feds due to the crimes of its former top executives.CSK Auto is the parent company of O'Reilly Auto Parts, which used to do business under the names of Checker, Kragen and Murray's auto parts.One of those former execs, Don Walter Wa ... More >>

Medical Marijuana Is Under Attack in Arizona Again -- But This Time, Voters and Patients Hold the High Ground

Down Under Wines & Bistro's New Menu and Iced Mochas in Today's Eater's Digest

How Sweet It Is ​ Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives?Kangaroo Anyone? Down Under Wines & Bistro has unveiled it's new summer menu -- whose up for an order of Roo Rolls and Crocodile Potstickers? The menu is made up of an interesting combinati ... More >>

Medical Marijuana Commenters Part Two; Live-Blogging Continues at Prop 203 Hearing in Tempe

Commenters stood in a long line to air their views at today's three-hour medical marijuana hearing in Tempe. Not all of them had a chance to speak.​ This is Part Two of our live-blogging from the Department of Health Services medical marijuana hearing in Tempe. Click here for Part One. This is ... More >>

Instant Classic

Aaron Rodgers vs. Ben Roethlisberger. Swoon.

Liberty Market: Lunch $10 & Under

​Locals always complain about Phoenix's lack of a solid identity as if it's a bad thing. Hey, where else can you see a skyscraper, a haute couture boutique and a working farm, all in the span of an hour? We have everything here. When we're clamoring for the old-school charm of a neighbor ... More >>

Domestic Violence Suspect Gets Stuck in Ceiling While Trying to Flee Police

​A domestic violence suspect in Gilbert was arrested yesterday -- after police had to call the fire department to pry him out of the ceiling where he got stuck while trying to flee police.About 1:30 a.m. yesterday, Gilbert police responded to a domestic violence call in the 500 block of North Adle ... More >>

Three New Restaurants Coming to Scottsdale Promenade

​The dining mix at the Scottsdale Promenade, the sprawling complex of restaurants, retail, and offices at the southeast corner of Scottsdale Road and Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard, continues to evolve, with three new eateries slated to open soon. Someburros, the popular East Valley Mexic ... More >>

Jim Bachmann Does "Grave" on The Train Tracks

During the first season of The Train Tracks, that nifty little series where local bands play for unsuspecting audiences aboard Phoenix's light rail, almost every band was part of the downtown scenester set.This season, Random, a rapper, killed it, opening up doors for guys like Jim Bachmann, a Gil ... More >>

July 13 In Blogs: Rio Rico Shooting, Old Spice Man, Led Zepplin, Amarone Ristorante Italiano, and Medical Marijuana

​​​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:

Euro Cafe's Birthday and Caffeinated Donuts in Today's Eater's Digest

kitchenmeditation.blogspot.com​Euro Cafe's Birthday PartyTonight join owners Romeo and Janice as they celebrate the 19th birthday of their Gilbert restaurant Euro Cafe with an evening of food and wine. The dinner will feature four courses, each paired with a red or white wine from Forza Azurii de ... More >>

DownUnder Wines & Bistro Opens at New Gilbert Location

​Santa arrived early for Roger Carpenter and Phil Roberts, owners of DownUnder Wines & Bistro. Just before the holiday, they opened their new, expanded restaurant in Gilbert (1422 W. Warner, at McQueen). Just like at their previous location in Chandler, they're still serving distinctive ... More >>

Hot Links: Capitol X-Mas Tree, Police Jobs, and Luci's Re-Opens

​The Capitol Christmas tree is on its way to the nation's capitol, after being cut down in a ceremony in the White Mountains of eastern Arizona. The tree is the first from Arizona to be honored in Washington, D.C. during the holiday season...Queen Creek is taking applications for a seat on the ... More >>

Hot Links: Mesa Museums, Carpool Lanes, and Miss Homeless

​The Mesa Historical Museum will close early next year because of lack of revenue and city funding. The museum's exhibits will be moved to other places, including the Arizona Museum for Youth, where the exhibit "Play Ball: The Cactus League Experience" will be moved...An illegal immigrant who was ... More >>

Three Pennsylvania Men Charged in the Assault of a Hogtied, Naked Gilbert Man Who Police Say Stole Their Drugs

www.imdb.com​Last week, an 18-year-old Gilbert man was found hogtied naked and beaten in the closet of a home in Farrell, Ohio.Why was an 18-year-old Gilbert man in Farrell, Ohio? Lets just say he wasn't doing missionary work.

Hot Links: Police Sketches, Measles, and Still No Budget

​The Arizona state government budget is once again up in the air, as legislators failed to approve a spending plan for 2010 over a late-night session last night. The Senate is scheduled to reconvene today at 1 p.m., but they're not expected to take another vote...The city of Gilbert's request for ... More >>

Your Meal Ticket to Great BBQ

What's cooking this weekend? Considering that Saturday is July 4th, we're guessing some rich, tangy barbecued meats -- or at least hot dogs and burgers on the grill. In this week's Meal Ticket dining newsletter, get grilling tips from the award-winning Joe's Real BBQ in Gilbert and find out where in ... More >>

Artichokes "Sizing Up Nice Now" at Farmers' Markets; Closing Date Correction

Jennifer WoodsOn the right, the artichoke you eat. On the left, what happens to the big purple flower if you leave it in the field.Update on last week's post about summer market closings: Next month, the market at the Trilogy Golf Course at Power Ranch in Gilbert will move indoors to the ballroom, s ... More >>

Liberty Market: The East Valley’s Answer to La Grande Orange

Korean Score

The Conservatory Kids

Lydia

This December: It's One More and I'm Free
(Hour Zero)

Mold Attacks!

If Gilbert school officials had played straight, Mesquite Junior High kids and teachers would've run for their lives.

Westside Food Bank Benefit Show

Abstract Art Cuts

Gilbert zeroes out public art commies

Playing Ruff

Pup and coming at Barktoberfest

BEST USE OF TAXPAYER MONEY

Freestone Recreation Center

Hale, Hale, the Gang's All Here

Gilbert breaks into song and dance

Best Pozole

Arriba

Best Place To Coordinate The Colors Of Your Aura

The Enlightened Heart

Oomph ah Pwah

A French restaurant in Gilbert? It's not just rare — it’s medium rare.

Red, White and Food

A sudden hunger for good old-fashioned American comfort food

Best Tacos

Lulu's Taco Shop

Best Indoor Skate Park

SDG Indoor Park

Shock Treatment

California eats lots of power, but it doesn't like growing its own power plants. Instead, Arizona is becoming the new power farm for the Coast.

Fear of Comics

Los Bros Hernandez return, bearing Love and Rockets

Toto Recall

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is 100 years old

Letters

For the week of 06-15-2000

Letters

Mel's Angels

Powerhouse attorney Mel McDonald needed help to keep a relative from being charged with child molesting. The Phoenix and Gilbert police departments were only too happy to accommodate him.

GILBERT'S UTILITY FUTILITYCRESADE TO SEIZE APS TERRITORY ENDS WITH A WHIMPER