R.L. Burnside's passion for alcohol is matched only by his command of rawboned Delta blues
Old Town Tortilla Factory
6910 East Main, Scottsdale
480-945-4567
Le Sans Souci
7030 East Bella Vista, Cave Creek
480-488-2856
Tequila gets trendy, and pricey
Coyote Grill
New code extinguishes flaming food
Devil's Martini
La Casa del Mariachi
Via Delosantos
Via Delosantos
Via Delosantos
Fibber Magees Irish Restaurant & Pub
This week we are proud to present our new column, Spooning, by C.M. Redding, the writer formerly known as Booze Pig. Redding has a way in the kitchen -- and the bedroom. (We'll take his word for it on the latter.) And he's promised to share. Each time we publish Spooning, we'll bring you the reci ... More >>
Free live music, discounted bourbon, and a special lounge menu are three good reasons to start hitting up Bourbon Steak on Thursday nights, beginning on January 15. From 7 to 9 p.m. in the restaurant lounge, there will be performances from local blues bands (The Blue Zone will kick off the series) ... More >>
Even Martha deserves a night off, so this week we're offering you the option to ditch the kitchen for the bar. It's hard to find a decent restaurant open Mondays in this metropolis (particularly in Phoenix, but other 'hoods, as well), which is why we're delighted to remind you that Digest ... More >>
Even Martha deserves a night off, so this week we're offering you the option to ditch the kitchen for the bar. It's hard to find a decent restaurant open Mondays in this metropolis (particularly in Phoenix, but other 'hoods, as well), which is why we're delighted to remind you that Digest ... More >>
http://www.flickr.com/photos/brunoderegge/Seems like there are wine tastings going on all the time, from your neighborhood grocery store to the ritziest restaurants in the Valley. But how often do you get a chance to sample the harder stuff? And no, I'm not talking about whatever you're carry ... More >>
Not long ago, we had some scrumptious strawberry basil martinis at Caffe Boa in Tempe. That got us thinking that it would be pretty easy to make the classy cocktails at home. Strawberries must be in season somewhere because 99 cent palettes can be found at every grocery store. This recipe is easy, ... More >>
How a sour mash becomes a Kentucky Mule
How a sour mash becomes a Kentucky Mule
How a sour mash becomes a Kentucky Mule
How a sour mash becomes a Kentucky Mule
Giving Phoenix the full Nelson
Definitely try this at home
What better way to await the end of civilization than with the pupu platter at Drift?
Agave fest makes margarita magic
Take a vacation to Callaloo
Rula Bula is classy Irish dining
John McCain derived his wealth from his marriage to Cindy Hensley McCain, whose father started his road to riches as a bootlegger. As a politician, the senator has remained beholden to the liquor industry and the family business
Lauren Gilger A Red Wax & Sand on the bar at Sol y Sombra. "It's not just about vodka and Red Bull" any more, according to Dave Johnson, sommelier at Sol y Sombra. The emergent cocktail culture that's dominating the bar scene today, he says, goes back beyond Prohibition, to the Gilded an ... More >>
Lauren GilgerMike Bunker, adding the rum to his Strawberry-Coconut Mojito at The Mission in Old Town.When a girl came up to Mike Bunker, asking the question he most dreads when he's behind the bar, he gave her a drink he called "A Punch in the Head." Funny, from a bartender who minored in Religiou ... More >>
Lauren GilgerThe CenPhopolitan at SideBar in downtown Phoenix.There are 57 vodkas, two shelves of tequila and 50 different kinds of beers taking up the limited shelf space of SideBar in downtown Phoenix. For a bar that's about the size of a college dorm room, that's not too shabby. OK, a college s ... More >>
Nothing says summer like vodka. OK, that's not true. Nothing says depressing, oppressive Russian winters like vodka. But, in any case, nothing says summer like a soap opera-like novel focused on an alcoholic drink. That's just what you'll find in Phoenix-born-and-raised author Linda Himelste ... More >>
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 >>
Jack Daniel'sThree Valley-area barbecue teams have been selected to compete in the "prestigious" 21st Annual Jack Daniel's World Championship Invitational Barbecue.Barbecue pros from Blake's BBQ in Gilbert, Otis and the Bird in Mesa and Rhythm 'n QUE in Phoenix will duke it out against sixt ... More >>
Benjamin LeathermanThe Rhythm and Blues, as created by Mona Watkins.The Rhythm Room has built a reputation over the past two decades as the Valley's premier destination to hear the best in rootsy, down-home music like the blues, Americana, and rockabilly. But what about its drinks? Not so much. ... More >>
Adriane GoetzThe Ginger Old Fashioned, made exclusively by Ted Grossman at Shady's.The plush leather booths, dim lighting and retro jukebox tunes give Shady's somewhat of an old fashioned vibe, but with Ted Grossman is behind the bar, you'll swear you're in a Brooklyn speakeasy circa the 196 ... More >>
Benjamin LeathermanChaz Anderson gabs with a Scottsdale socialite while whipping out a Red Brazilian at Olive & Ivy.Chaz Anderson is deeply involved with preparing a Red Brazilian behind the bar at Scottsdale's Olive & Ivy, muddling and mashing raspberries and fresh lime slices into a fragra ... More >>
This winter season, the specialty cocktails offered on the happy hour menu of Spotted Donkey Cantina in north Scottsdale will have you feeling like it's a lot warmer, as the chic southwest Mexican restaurant presents sweet, brightly colored drinks more suited for the beach than for cold mo ... More >>
www.pocketshot.netCollect 'em all!Lets be honest: we've all done the 'ol "vodka in the water bottle" or "beer in the cargo pocket" routine from time to time (because the real crime is charging $10 for a watered down cocktail, or (gasp!) not allowing alcohol on the premises at all, right?). ... More >>
Even the bottle suggests a "refined" new liqueur.With the recent resurgence of "classic" drinks, it's nice to see a relative newbie that combines tradition with innovation like St-Germain, an artisanal French liqueur made from handpicked elderflower blossoms found in the foothills of the Alps ... More >>
Nicki Escudero Ready to serve youIt's easy to see why Steve Howard of Murphy's Law in Chandler is a popular bartender. The handsome 25-year-old is extremely charming, doing tricks behind the bar and letting customers name drinks he makes for them. And he's had plenty of time to build up a ... More >>
When Steve Howard (whom we profiled yesterday) of downtown Chandler's Murphy's Law creates drinks for customers, he lets the drinker name the cocktail. This one has a blue tinge from the Blue Curacao that's sunk into liquid, which inspired his patron to call this drink Papa Smurf. It looks p ... More >>
X-Rated Fusion Liqueur: Like a Candace Bushnell novel in a bottle...Maybe it's the women's studies classes talking, but in our opinion there's nothing quite as offensive as products marketed specifically and shamelessly toward the "fairer sex" (particularly when they target women assumed to ... More >>
Coppa Venere (left), Cara Mia (right)Whether you're hosting a singles' party this Valentine's Day or looking for a tasty cocktail to get you in the mood, these drinks from Sassi look pretty and are simple to make. They'll also be served at the upscale Italian restaurant this V-Day. Start sa ... More >>
Coppa Venere (left), Cara Mia (right)Whether you're hosting a singles' party this Valentine's Day or looking for a tasty cocktail to get you in the mood, these drinks from Sassi look pretty and are simple to make. They'll also be served at the upscale Italian restaurant this V-Day. Start sa ... More >>
Tempe's Yucca Tap Room has been a Tempe dive bar favorite for years, especially for its live music. (Photo by Benjamin Leatherman) But now there's a whole lot more on tap. Earlier this month, owner Rodney Hu unveiled the Yucca's expansion into the space next door, a craft beer and whiskey ... More >>
