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Jamaica

  • Blogs

    May 8, 2012

    Just Like Mom's: Congrats to the Winners of Chow Bella's Mother's Day Essay Contest

    From Jamaica to Panama, the entrants in Chow Bella's first-ever Mother's Day essay contest took us on a whirlwind tour of maternal culinary inspiration. And boy, are we hungry. Thanks to all who entered, and particularly to Gayle Shanks, co-owner of Changing Hands Bookstore in Tempe, who graciousl ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 12, 2012

    Fu-Fu Cuisine Is a Journey to Africa and the Caribbean

    To eat at Fu-Fu Cuisine on Phoenix's west side, is a journey far from the sprawling Arizona desert. The new restaurant owned by Esther Mbaikambey, who was born in Nigeria and spent her high school years in Jamaica, offers a culinary journey to Africa and Caribbean.

  • Music

    March 22, 2012

    The Aggrolites' Reggae Sound Avoids Needless Polish

    To eat at Fu-Fu Cuisine on Phoenix's west side, is a journey far from the sprawling Arizona desert. The new restaurant owned by Esther Mbaikambey, who was born in Nigeria and spent her high school years in Jamaica, offers a culinary journey to Africa and Caribbean.

  • Dining

    March 15, 2012

    Jerk Hut Delivers a Taste of Jamaica

    To eat at Fu-Fu Cuisine on Phoenix's west side, is a journey far from the sprawling Arizona desert. The new restaurant owned by Esther Mbaikambey, who was born in Nigeria and spent her high school years in Jamaica, offers a culinary journey to Africa and Caribbean.

  • Blogs

    March 8, 2012

    Sun Araw, M. Geddes Gengras, Diva, Matthewdavid, and Marshstepper at Meat Market Garment Factory, 3/7/12

    ​See also: Cameron Stallones of Sun Araw: Jamaica is "a Place of Infinite Music" Sun Araw, M. Geddes Gengras, Diva, Matthewdavid, and Marstepper Meat Market Garment Factory Wednesday, March 7, 2012 There's a moment in "Night Gallery IV," the fourth track on Sun Araw and Eternal Tapestry's collab ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 22, 2012

    Ten Favorite Margaritas in Metro Phoenix

    pinterest.com​We don't really go for all the hoopla over the made-up holidays that have crept onto the calendar in recent times, thanks to clever marketers. You know, like Orange M&M Day and Brown Rice Tortilla Week. (We made those up, don't worry.) But there's one fabricated celebration w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 22, 2012

    Sipping Rums: Beyond Bacardi

    After working at Trader Vic's for its entire five-year run at the beautiful Hotel Valley Ho, I developed quite an appreciation for rum. Most people's familiarity with rum is limited to a mere two brands: Bacardi and Captain Morgan. Sometimes people are also familiar with Sailor Jerry. It's a crying ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 18, 2012

    Chef Danielle Leoni of The Breadfruit, Part Two

    Lauren Saria ​Today we've got the second part of our chat with Chef Danielle Leoni of The Breadfruit. Although the restaurant's been open for several years, The Breadfruit stays true to its roots and original mission to offer fresh, Jamaican cuisine in a friendly, casual atmosphere. Leoni pride ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 17, 2012

    Chef Danielle Leoni of The Breadfruit

    ​In many ways the exterior of The Breadfruit -- tucked away on a quiet street and so unassuming that even walking right by, it could still go overlooked -- reflects the amiable persona of its unpretentious chef. We met with Chef Danielle Leoni this week to get to know the woman churning out some ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 22, 2011

    Christmas Songs That Don't Suck: Part IV

    ​Folks, it's just a few days more until that jolly old elf slides down your chimneys, so we at Up On the Sun have been loading you up with a ton o' tunes to get you through the season. For instance: Are you in a grinchy mood? Check out our recent run-through of eight classic un-Christmas songs. B ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 2, 2011

    Reggae Music and Jokes Collide at Sail Inn This Upcoming Saturday

    ​​Bob Marley once said that "One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain." Reggae music, especially, has a way of making you forget your problems. Maybe because the kinds of people who listen to it are the usually same kind of people who enjoy getting ferociously high. At ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 9, 2011

    In Season: Amaranth Greens

    Whether you're a CSA devotee, a farmers' market weekender or consider ketchup a veg, we'll bring you fresh inspiration for how to prepare our local produce. This week's harvest: Amaranth Greens Jennifer Woods​ Amaranth has come into favor with the healthful properties of the seeds (which can be ... More >>

  • Music

    July 28, 2011

    Tony Culture Brings Reggae to the Valley One Night at a Time

    Whether you're a CSA devotee, a farmers' market weekender or consider ketchup a veg, we'll bring you fresh inspiration for how to prepare our local produce. This week's harvest: Amaranth Greens Jennifer Woods​ Amaranth has come into favor with the healthful properties of the seeds (which can be ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 28, 2011

    Tony Culture on Studio One, Keeping His Music Clean, and Being a 'Rasta Witness'

    ​ In this week's music feature, New Times takes a look at the music and history of Valley DJ/reggae performer Tony Culture. Culture acts as sort of an elder statesman of reggae in Phoenix, and our interview covered much more ground than I had room to include in the paper. Culture is scheduled to p ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 28, 2011

    Tony Culture, Kurt Vile, Katy Perry and More in This Week's Issue

    Kurt Vile​This week's issue features Tony Culture, a local artist who has his roots in Jamaica. As a fan of the Studio 1 and "lovers rock," he loves many styles of reggae. He's a do-it-all MC, DJ and Sound System master. His wife owns Afida's Hair Culture, which is where you can see Tony ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 15, 2011

    Aguas Frescas from Dan Maldonado of Tacos Atoyac

    Maya DukmasovaHibiscus and Watermelon Aguas Frescas at Tacos Atoyac​Over the past two days, Chef Dan Maldonado of Tacos Atoyac has talked tacos and transitions from fine dining to fast food. Today, he shares two recipes for refreshing, Oaxacan style summer "fruit waters" that you can enjoy both a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 31, 2011

    New in CenPho: Rum Bar at The Breadfruit

    ​Dwayne Allen and Danielle Leoni, the folks behind cheerful Jamaican restaurant The Breadfruit, just opened Rum Bar in the space next door to the restaurant, serving nearly 70 kinds of premium rum, from smooth, young spirits to exquisite aged reserve varieties. There are also several kin ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 16, 2010

    Atlanta Customs Agent, Devon Samuels, Thought He was Shipping Illegal Firearms to Arizona, Feds Say

    ​ An airport-based agent with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Atlanta, Georgia, believed he was shipping drug money and illegal guns to Mexican cartel members in Arizona, officials said Thursday. Agent Devon Samuels, 45, was among 13 people arrested today on suspi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 30, 2010

    The World's Most Unfortunate Food Packaging

    Different cultures, different languages, different tastes. Somewhere along the line, things are going to go wrong when it comes to packaging our foodstuffs for the rest of the world to see. We've captured the top five most unfortunate in today's post. ​ 5.) Shitto Hotly Spiced Pepper Sauce: Ghan ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 12, 2010

    Chef Talk: Amol Agarwal of Rita's Kitchen

    He may be cooking Southwestern fare now, but Chef Amol Agarwal is bringing wordly sensibilities to Rita's Kitchen at the Camelback Inn in Paradise Valley. The Indian-born Agarwal has really filled up his passport, having lived and worked in Singapore, Thailand, Sri Lanka, California, Jamaica and&nbs ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 17, 2008

    Brew Review: Nefarious Ten Pin Imperial Porter

    He may be cooking Southwestern fare now, but Chef Amol Agarwal is bringing wordly sensibilities to Rita's Kitchen at the Camelback Inn in Paradise Valley. The Indian-born Agarwal has really filled up his passport, having lived and worked in Singapore, Thailand, Sri Lanka, California, Jamaica and&nbs ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 12, 2008

    Old School

    AHK23 fuses our favorite nostalgic sounds with the new

  • Music

    February 28, 2008

    Ojos de Brujo

    Techari Live
    (Six Degrees)

  • Dining

    October 11, 2007

    Island Discovery

    Techari Live
    (Six Degrees)

  • Blogs

    June 29, 2007

    Tasty stuff I'm into this week

    Techari Live
    (Six Degrees)

  • Blogs

    April 18, 2007

    Rusty's World: The secret life of PHX Kia peddler and anti-Mexican A-hole Rusty Childress.

    Techari Live
    (Six Degrees)

  • Music

    February 22, 2007

    Big Pete Pearson

    I'm Here Baby
    (Blue Witch Records)

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 28, 2006

    Caribbean Queen

    I'm Here Baby
    (Blue Witch Records)

  • Dining

    February 9, 2006

    Jamrock Jaunt

    Cool jerk

  • Music

    September 1, 2005

    Sweater Club

    Youth is rough, it really is

  • Calendar

    June 30, 2005

    Reigning Cats and Dawgs

    A stylus assault at Old Brickhouse

  • Calendar

    June 30, 2005

    Star-Spangled Skankin'

    Trunk Space goes Fourth with dance frenzy

  • News

    January 6, 2005

    Red Bull Run

    P-town's Pleasure Squad squeezes into Scottsdale's swank Six Lounge for a Satanic Red Sunday.

  • Calendar

    September 25, 2003

    See Worthy

    Crave the wave at Caribbean culture fest

  • Music

    November 14, 2002

    Shaggy

    Lucky Day (MCA Records)

  • Music

    September 5, 2002

    Beenie Man

    Tropical Storm (Virgin)

  • Music

    June 6, 2002

    Dancehall Crasher

    Hip-hop may have forgotten its debt to him, but reggae toaster Yellowman still knows he's king

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 20, 2001

    Best Gourmet Mexican

    La Hacienda

  • Music

    September 13, 2001

    Sax Relief

    Gumbo rewrites the tax code with the latest batch of jazz, blues and heritage releases

  • Music

    May 10, 2001

    Bob Marley and the Wailers

    Catch a Fire: Deluxe Edition (Tuff Gong/Island/Universal)

  • Dining

    March 22, 2001

    Jamaican Whoopie

    Take a vacation to Callaloo

  • Music

    November 2, 2000

    Bop the Question

    Drawing insight from the month's best in jazz, blues and heritage, Gumbo answers readers' nagging queries

  • Music

    October 22, 1998

    Soul Music

    Wailing Souls take their vintage reggae skank into the realm of psychedelia

  • Dining

    August 6, 1998

    Puttin' On Berlitz

    Wailing Souls take their vintage reggae skank into the realm of psychedelia

  • Dining

    May 14, 1998

    Second Helpings

    Wailing Souls take their vintage reggae skank into the realm of psychedelia

  • Music

    October 31, 1996

    Jamaican Whoopie

    Arizona's ska kings trace roots of reggae

  • Music

    May 16, 1996

    Blue Ska Ahead

    Thirty years after ska was born in Jamaica, its prospects in the U.S. have never looked better, thanks in part to Toasters founder Rob "Bucket" Hingley

  • Dining

    May 18, 1995

    INN SIDE EDITION

    Thirty years after ska was born in Jamaica, its prospects in the U.S. have never looked better, thanks in part to Toasters founder Rob "Bucket" Hingley

  • News

    May 19, 1993

    BUSTING THE BIKERS

    YOU'RE A TATTOOED GIANT ON A HARLEY. YOU'RE A MEMBER OF THE DIRTY DOZEN. YOU'RE TOAST.

  • News

    November 11, 1992

    THE ANGUISH OF ALEX HALEY'S WIDOWWITH HER HUSBAND'S LITERARY LEGACY DISPERSED, SHE'S LOCKED IN A BITTER PROBATE BATTLE

    YOU'RE A TATTOOED GIANT ON A HARLEY. YOU'RE A MEMBER OF THE DIRTY DOZEN. YOU'RE TOAST.

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