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Kentucky Derby

  • Blogs

    May 4, 2012

    Three Things to Eat, Drink, and Bake this Weekend

    Happy Cinco de Drinko weekend! Tomorrow is Cinco de Mayo and Kentucky Derby Day, which means Phoenix is going to be partyin'. So, not matter where you end up or what you're celebrating, eat well and drive safe! Here's what's on my plate for this weekend . . . Eat This: BBQ at the Blues, Bruises ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 3, 2012

    Sombreros and Seersucker: Kentucky Derby and Cinco de Mayo Parties in Metro Phoenix

    May 5: Big day this year. While Cinco de Mayo -- the yearly celebration of the Mexican army's unlikely victory over French forces in 1862 -- lands on the same date annually, only occasionally does it also match up with the Kentucky Derby, held the first Saturday in May. The combination of these two ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 3, 2012

    Horse Power

    May 5: Big day this year. While Cinco de Mayo -- the yearly celebration of the Mexican army's unlikely victory over French forces in 1862 -- lands on the same date annually, only occasionally does it also match up with the Kentucky Derby, held the first Saturday in May. The combination of these two ... More >>

  • Culture

    April 26, 2012

    Cinco de Mayo Guide: Your Guide to Partying on May 5

    May 5: Big day this year. While Cinco de Mayo -- the yearly celebration of the Mexican army's unlikely victory over French forces in 1862 -- lands on the same date annually, only occasionally does it also match up with the Kentucky Derby, held the first Saturday in May. The combination of these two ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 20, 2012

    Bill Samuels' Perfect Mint Julep

    Yesterday we met Rob Samuels, grandson of the creator of Maker's Mark Whiskey and current chief operating officer of the distillery. You would expect a family with such a rich, bourbon-soaked history to know a few good whiskey recipes -- and you'd be right. Rob's father, Bill Samuels Jr., perfected ... More >>

  • News

    June 9, 2011

    Undocumented Youth Blocked from Entering the U.S. Workforce Are Starting Their Own Businesses to Survive

    Yesterday we met Rob Samuels, grandson of the creator of Maker's Mark Whiskey and current chief operating officer of the distillery. You would expect a family with such a rich, bourbon-soaked history to know a few good whiskey recipes -- and you'd be right. Rob's father, Bill Samuels Jr., perfected ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 6, 2011

    Kentucky Derby Party Tomorrow at Mabel's on Main

    pichut1.1x.bix Here's a nice Kentucky Derby hat. ​Mint juleps, bourbon infusions and something called a Hot Brown are on the menu tomorrow, Saturday, May 7th at 2 pm at Mabel's on Main in Scottsdale in honor (of course) of the Kentucky Derby. Mabel's has dubbed this the Woodford Derb ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 11, 2011

    Final Exit Network Murder Trial Continues This Week--Prosecution Faces Uphill Struggle

    Manslaughter trial continues this week in downtown Phoenix​The trial of two aged members of the "right to die" organization Final Exit Network continues at Maricopa County Superior Court today, with prosecutors certainly hoping things go better for them than last week.Dr. Larry Egbert and Frank La ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 9, 2010

    Eric Ireland of Torched Goodness

    Kelly Green Eric Ireland, torch in hand, is ready to burn something up -- and hopefully it's creme brulee​With the sweet smell of caramelized sugar floating from his white catering truck, Chef Eric Ireland plays with fire on a daily basis.   In fact, when he's not concocting next wee ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 26, 2010

    Scotch Tasting in Carefree, BLT Steak Derby and New Jelly Belly Recipes in Today's Eater's Digest

    An early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives. ​ Tomorrow, join Carefree Station and Signatory Vintage Scotch Whisky Company from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for a scotch tasting and seminar. Learn about the scotch making process while sipping on generous samples of single ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 7, 2009

    One of County Attorney Andy Thomas' Top Fillies to Race in Preakness?

    We did a double-take when we saw a name that seemed familiar at the top of a sports page.  The story spoke of a filly named Rachel Alexandra, who may be running against the guys next week at the Preakness, the second leg of racing's Triple Crown. "She is a graceful athlete," Rache ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 20, 2008

    Sneak Peek: Eddie's House

    We did a double-take when we saw a name that seemed familiar at the top of a sports page.  The story spoke of a filly named Rachel Alexandra, who may be running against the guys next week at the Preakness, the second leg of racing's Triple Crown. "She is a graceful athlete," Rache ... More >>

  • Culture

    May 1, 2008

    Tequila Town

    We did a double-take when we saw a name that seemed familiar at the top of a sports page.  The story spoke of a filly named Rachel Alexandra, who may be running against the guys next week at the Preakness, the second leg of racing's Triple Crown. "She is a graceful athlete," Rache ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 31, 2008

    Presidential contender Barack Obama rocks Phoenix's Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

    We did a double-take when we saw a name that seemed familiar at the top of a sports page.  The story spoke of a filly named Rachel Alexandra, who may be running against the guys next week at the Preakness, the second leg of racing's Triple Crown. "She is a graceful athlete," Rache ... More >>

  • Culture

    May 3, 2007

    Margarita Madness

    Drinko 'til you (responsibly) cinco

  • Culture

    April 26, 2007

    Margarita Madness

    Pack the piñata and pass the lime

  • News

    October 19, 2006

    Goldwater Uncut

    You've seen the G-rated HBO documentary on the Arizona legend, but there was so much more to Goldy than that

  • Music

    May 19, 2005

    Slow Biz

    Valley promoter won't let scene erode

  • Calendar

    March 7, 2002

    Fine Feathered Fest

    Bumbling, flightless bird has its day

  • Music

    December 27, 2001

    Bottoming Out

    Trailer-park Scrooge finds 10 reasons to say humbug about the music of 2001

  • News

    August 1, 1996

    One That Got Away?

    The imprisoned owner of a defunct title company complains that his partner helped plunder $8 million from the business

  • News

    March 16, 1994

    PICKING UP THE PIECES OF CHARTER

    WHY IS DEAN BREWER SMILING? OTHERS ARE CLEANING UP HIS FINANCIAL MESS.

  • News

    December 29, 1993

    CHARTER RUNS AGROUND

    DEAN BREWER WAS ALREADY UNDER CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION FOR BANKRUPTING A MORTGAGE COMPANY, SO ARIZONA REGULATORS LET HIM TAKE OVER CHARTER TITLE, AND $8 MILLION IS MISSING.

  • Dining

    January 6, 1993

    THE FIXE IS IN

    DEAN BREWER WAS ALREADY UNDER CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION FOR BANKRUPTING A MORTGAGE COMPANY, SO ARIZONA REGULATORS LET HIM TAKE OVER CHARTER TITLE, AND $8 MILLION IS MISSING.

  • News

    May 6, 1992

    WHERE IS ARAZI?

    DEAN BREWER WAS ALREADY UNDER CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION FOR BANKRUPTING A MORTGAGE COMPANY, SO ARIZONA REGULATORS LET HIM TAKE OVER CHARTER TITLE, AND $8 MILLION IS MISSING.

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