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Seven Nights of EDM, DJs, and Dancing

Seven Nights of EDM, DJs, and Dancing

Seven Nights of EDM, DJs, and Dancing

Seven Nights of EDM, DJs, and Dancing

Seven Nights of EDM, DJs, and Dancing

H. Joseph Ehrmann: On San Francisco's Cocktail Culture Past and Present

Chef Salad takes a detour this week to interview some of the leading beverage industry experts in the country -- all of whom have been participating in the second annual AZ Cocktail Week. Seminars were held at the Hotel Valley Ho. If you missed yesterday's interviews with Tony Abou-Ganim and Adam Se ... More >>

Five Things to Eat and Drink this Weekend in Metro Phoenix

Looking for something to put in your mouth this weekend? We've got you covered. Check out what's on our plate. See Also: 17 Don't-Miss Events During Arizona Beer Week, Feb. 16-23 6 Don't-Miss Events During AZ Cocktail Week: Feb 16-22 13th Annual Arizona Strong Beer Festival Hold on to your beer ... More >>

Wine Geek and Spirit Savant Steve Olson: On What We're Drinking Now and What We'll Be Drinking in the Future

Steve Olson Chef Salad is taking a detour this week and next, interviewing four of the country's leading beverage industry experts, all of whom will be speakers at seminars held at the Hotel Valley Ho for the second annual Arizona Cocktail Week, February 16-22. Their excitement about cocktail cultu ... More >>

AZ Cocktail Week Kicks Off Feb. 16: Expect a Carnival, Competition and Seminars. Better Line Up a Designated Driver.

As a card-carrying member of the cocktail cognoscenti, you'll want to know about this: Arizona's second annual AZ Cocktail Week is coming -- Saturday, February 16 through Friday, February 22 -- and it promises to be an altogether intoxicating mix of festivities this year. See also: -- 3 Hot (Liter ... More >>

FnB's Charleen Badman Tells Food & Wine Her Favorite Places to Eat, Shop, & Sleep in the Valley

Legendary Valley chef Charleen Badman of FnB, her Scottsdale restaurant she owns with partner Pavel Milic, is no stranger to the spotlight. See also: Charleen Badman and Pavle Milic to Open FnB on Craftsman Court and Tastemakers 2012 - Charleen Badman So not surprisingly, the Arizona native and a ... More >>

Your Guide to What's Happening on New Year's Eve

New Year's Eve Guide 2013

Six More Valley Restaurants Serving Christmastime Brunch and Dinner

The gifts are purchased and wrapped, the tree is lit and decorated, and Christmas cards and packages are in the mail. But what about the holiday feast? If you still don't know what to eat for your celebration, here are six more restaurants in metro Phoenix that are serving Christmastime specialties ... More >>

Shine: Partying in Scottsdale

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Halloween Guide 2012: Fright Nights

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Justin Beckett Dishes on Roy Yamaguchi and Describes His Fantasy Restaurant

See also: Feed Your Dreams Winners Announced at a Damn Good Dinner from Justin Beckett and Crew See also: Chef Justin Beckett Launches Big Money "Feed Your Dreams" Contest Justin Beckett Beckett's Table 3717 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix 602-954-1700 www.beckettstable.com This is part one of my ... More >>

Cupcake Love-In, Arizona Taco Festival and More: Mark Your Calendar!

See also: Cork Answers Foie Gras Debate With Foie Gras Fridays It's been too long since our food-related events calendar went into summer hibernation. Lucky for us all, the end draws near; we've got a few dates already marked on the books. From returning "love-ins" to first-time Phoenix events, her ... More >>

Here's the Lineup for This Year's Dine Out with the Chefs Event

Get ready food schmoozers, the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts has just announced the lineup for its 7th annual Dine Out with the Chefs benefit. Translation: you've got two hours to booze, stuff your face, and snap some grip and grins with some of the Valleys most notable taste makers -- ... More >>

The Tale of Two Suffering Bastards

Ring the bell, it's time for Last Call, where JK Grence, bartender at Shady's, serves up booze advice and recipes. Got a burning question for your bartender? Leave it in the comments and it might be answered in a future column. See Also: Trader Vic's original Mai Tai, from yours truly. This coming ... More >>

Beau Mac Dishes on His Favorite Herb and What It's Like Being Famous

Beau MacMillan elements Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa 5700 E. McDonald Drive 480-948-2100 www.sanctuaryoncamelback.com This is part one of my interview with Beau MacMillan, executive chef of elements at Sanctuary Resort and Spa. Come back on Tuesday for part two. If Phoenix has a bon ... More >>

2012 Easter Brunch Roundup v2

Our first Easter Brunch Roundup was posted with plenty of time for those of you who enjoy (or can at least manage) scheduling everything with time to spare. For the rest of you, who like the pressure of waiting up until the last second, now's your time. There's less than a week left until the holida ... More >>

Where to Eat and Drink Near Salt River Fields

Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies: Salt River Fields 7555 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, saltriverfields.com The most important advice we can give you regarding finding food near Salt River Fields: avoid the Pavillions shopping center, unless McDonald's and 5 & Diner are your idea of fine dining. ... More >>

The Ho Wine Experience at Cafe ZuZu

Looking for something to do this weekend? "Night Owl" is a quick guide to special nights at bars and clubs around town. We'll give you a few hints re: cover, dress code, music and atmosphere. Every Wednesday marks The Ho Wine Experience at Cafe ZuZu.​The Ho Wine Experience can leave you feeli ... More >>

New Year's Eve 2011: What to Do and Where to Go on the Last Night of the Year

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SHINE: Eat

Alexa Wilson's Perfect Food Day

Alexa Wilson ​Alexa Wilson, also known as "the plate lady" is part of the back of the house happenings that you don't usually see as a regular diner. She is the one that executive chefs, banquet managers, food and beverage managers, pastry chefs and any other decision maker in a restaurant t ... More >>

Justin James on the Shark Attack That Started His Career

​Songwriter Justin James started his musical career with a particularly violent incident -- not that his breezy, ultra-casual pop-rock would ever betray it. A former windsurfer, James was attacked by a shark. While put up in bed, he spent time strumming the guitar, which led to an unexpected mus ... More >>

Rare Wines and $280 Bottles of Whisky, Scottsdale Circle K Says, 'What Else Do You Need?'

As Keanu Reeves in "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure" would say, "Strange things are afoot at the Circle K."​ Long before Starbucks roasted the shit out of its first coffee bean, Circle K was the ultimate example of corporate America run amuck. For a while there it seemed like you couldn't fin ... More >>

Scottsdale Culinary Festival, Day One: 5 Things Worth Weathering the Storm For

​Today's Great Arizona Picnic at the Scottsdale Culinary Festival was the least attended we've seen in years, owing to the disconcerting weather forecast, grey skies and chill in the air. Vendors were bundled in thick hoodie sweatshirts and wool gloves, and even patrons inside the S ... More >>

Will The Ace Hotel Raise the Bar for the Old Town Dining Scene?

Here's a beautiful fried oyster sandwich that I enjoyed at The Ace Hotel Portland's restaurant, Clyde Common.​Finally, there's hope that Phoenicians will stop bitching and moaning and comparing the Valley to New York or Portland or Palm Springs, places that are invariably superior because they boa ... More >>

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Halloween Guide

Our Guide to Scaring Up a Good Time This Halloween

Norah Jones, U Fest, Spring Into Summer Fashion Show, and My Nana's Salsa Challenge Over the Weekend

​Spring Into Summer at the Valley Ho: White-Hot Fashion, Cool Audience This past Friday night, fashionistas (and fashionistos?) from across the Valley packed into the pool area at Scottsdale's retro-chic Hotel Valley Ho for the 4th Annual Spring into Summer fashion show featuring Beach Bunny S ... More >>

New Year's Eve Guide

Let Us Do Thanksgiving For You

Ok, the title may be a little deceiving. We here at New Times will not be cooking your Thanksgiving feast for you. (Trust us, that's a good thing.) We are, however, ready to point you in the direction of some traditional -- and not so traditional -- Thanksgiving sit-down meals&nb ... More >>

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Scare City: What To Do and Where To Go on Halloween

Recipe: Mai Tai from Trader Vic's

Lauren GilgerThe Mai Tai at Trader Vic's.​When J.K. Grence is working behind the bar at Trader Vic's at the Hotel Valley Ho in Scottsdale, he imagines himself to be playing Penn to the other bartender's Teller. "I'm standing there talking constantly," he laughs, "while he's just standing the ... More >>

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