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6 Don't-Miss Events During AZ Cocktail Week: Feb 16-22

I've said it before and I'll say it again. Phoenix is becoming a bona-fide food-town, "becoming" (present progressive) being the operative word. Exhibit A, for your consideration: the second annual Arizona Cocktail Week, a seven-day series of boozy events -- some educational, others not so much -- b ... More >>

Please, Someone, Buy Eric Schaefer Jack in the Box Tacos for His New Year's Eve Birthday

This holiday season, Chow Bella asked some of our favorite writers to regale us with tales of the holidays -- and food. We're at the tale end this week, with New Year's. Today: Eric Schaefer on the joys horrors of a NYE birthday. See also: - Champagne: Good, Better, Best Options with Kimber Stoneh ... More >>

How to Make the Perfect Mai Tai

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. After working for five years at the now-shuttered Trader Vic's in Scott ... More >>

36: Dwayne Allen

From now 'til we publish the 2012 edition of Best of Phoenix, New Times and Chow Bella present 100 Tastemakers -- Valley residents who make the cut in our culinary scene. Some you'll know; for others, it'll be a first introduction (but likely not the last). While you're here, check out our 100 Creat ... More >>

Gathering of the Juggalos or S.S. Coachella? We Break Out the Scorecard

See also: S.S. Coachella Cruise Lineup Announced Featuring Pulp, Girl Talk, Z-Trip, and More See also: Z-Trip Talks Growing Up in Phoenix, Johhny D., Crate-Digging, Mexican Food, Smite, and More See also: The Gathering of the Juggalos 2012 Lineup Is Pretty Good. Really! See also: FBI Report Official ... More >>

Top Five Must-See Shows This Week

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.

Pavle Milic's Quest to Make Wine: A Quixotic Exploit?

Earlier this spring, we launched Vine Geeks -- in which AZ Wine Merchants' Brian Reeder and Pavle Milic share advice, news and a little levity from the world of wine. Today, we bring you Romancing the Grape. In this occasional series, Milic will spill about his current mission to learn how wine is ... More >>

Whit Stillman Returns Triumphant with Damsels in Distress

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 >>

Cameron Stallones of Sun Araw: "[Jamaica is] a Place of Infinite Music"

See also: Sun Araw covers Teenage Fanclub's Bandwagonesque at the Hard Rock Cafe in LA L.A.'s Sun Araw, the slow-rolling psych project of Cameron Stallones, is an ideal gateway into long-form music for those suspicious of epic jam territory. There is nary a Sun Araw tune shorter than six minutes, b ... More >>

Jerk Hut Is Your New Favorite Jamaican Grill

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 peek inside restaurants that have just opened, sampling a few items, and satisfyi ... More >>

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 >>

Fu-Fu Cuisine Is Fun to Say and Eat, and Focuses on African and Caribbean Cuisine (Okay, There's Spaghetti and Meatballs, Too)

Get this: yassa chicken​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 peek inside restaurants that have just opened, samp ... More >>

Richie Moe's Five Tips for Making the Perfect Eggnog

mommiecooks.com ​National Eggnog Day (or, as some people like to call it, Christmas Eve) is right around the corner, and we're smack in the middle of December, AKA National Eggnog Month. How did a drink made with eggs get to be the most ubiquitous holiday cocktail around? If you as ... More >>

Five Songs Sampled by A Tribe Called Quest to Celebrate Beats, Rhymes and Life: The Travels of a Tribe Called Quest

​Michael Rapaport. Not to be a dick, but when we think of the C-list star, shit films and even crappier television are the first things that pop into mind. However, after watching Beats, Rhymes and Life: The Travels of a Tribe Called Quest, our opinion has totally shifted -- Michael Rapaport is a ... More >>

DJ Organic on The Hot Plate, Crate Digging, and His Mom's Record Collection

DJ Organic by Xappa​ For a crate digging DJ, nothing is quite as exciting a truly rare find. Dry spells are common; you can go months of searching high and low through thrift shops and garage sales with nary a decent find.For Dominic Khin Htay, known better by his professional handle DJ Organic, t ... More >>

Phoenix Coyotes Re-Sign Taylor Pyatt To Two-Year deal

coyotes.nhl.comTaylor Pyatt​ The Phoenix Coyotes announced yesterday the re-signing of left winger Taylor Pyatt to a two-year deal. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. In his first year with the Yotes, Pyatt appeared in 74 games while adding some scoring punch with 12 goals a ... More >>

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 >>

Hot Links: DPS Fatality, Jamaica Flights, and 52,000 Dead Trees

​An Arizona DPS officer was killed last night while laying down spike strips to stop a suspect on a high-speed chase. The officer, Chris Marano, was working near the Seventh Avenue overpass of the Loop 101 when a DPS vehicle in pursuit hit Marano. He died at John C. Lincoln hospital. The suspect i ... More >>

Behind the Bar: Jamil Hyatt at AZ/88

Benjamin LeathermanJamil Hyatt strikes a pose behind the bar at AZ/88.No matter what he's doing -- whether it's serving up stylish martinis at Scottsdale's AZ 88 or spitting out dope rhymes within the Valley's hip-hop scene -- Jamil Hyatt is plenty smooth. As a former MC for mostly-defunct Valley h ... More >>

Rasta Redmon: Hopi Reggae Artist Casper Lomayesva Brings Redemption Songs to the Desert

Battle of the Jamaican Patties

Irie Jamaican Restaurant vs. The Breadfruit Authentic Jamaican GrillWe're no expert when it comes to Jamaican patties, but we love, love, love them anyway. We're talking about the crispy little meat pies filled with goodies like spicy ground beef, fish or vegetables. Jamaican patties are found in Ja ... More >>

DJ Dossier: Tony Culture

​If you missed Tony Culture spinning reggae and dancehall music during last weekend's ultra-packed First Friday celebration, don't worry. You can always catch the dreadlocked DJ working the turntables next month. Or the month after that. And then the month after that. In fact, the Jamaican-b ... More >>

One Stinkin' Republican Vote Seperates Arizona From a State Budget

www.cama.com​At this point, there are three reasons Arizona still has a $3.4 billion budget gap: state senators Pamela Gorman, Ron Gould, and Carolyn Allen.Senate Republicans are one vote away from the 16 they need to pass a plan that would bridge the budget gap, and the ... More >>

Behind the Bar: J.K. Grence at Trader Vic's

Lauren Gilger J.K. Grence, behind the bar at Trader Vic's.​J.K. Grence has big dreams. He's planned out the ideal bar -- the one he would like to open one day in the distant, fuzzy future. "I'd want it to be some tropical hideaway," he says. "You just sink into the atmosphere of it and hav ... More >>

Viva El Mercado: Phoenix Pro's Market

Sloane BurwellPhoenix Pro's Market This week we are bringing you reviews of three Valley Mexican grocery store chains, in honor of the opening of Walmart's Supermercado. Wednesday, we brought you Walmart. Today, Phoenix Pro's Market. Check back tomorrow for Food City. Phoenix Pro's Market (5802 W. ... More >>

The Diva in Mr. John

New bio has a fresh take

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Raw Deal

With the Breeders on hold, Kim Deal pares down her sound and gets Amped up

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A Pixie and his Caddie

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