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Study Concludes Sex Only Burns 21 Calories Per Encounter, And An Average of Six Minutes Burning Those Calories

We're actually not sure which is the most depressing revelation of the study published in the New England Journal of Medicine: That sex for the typical American only burns 21 calories or that it only burns 21 calories because Americans only have sex for an average of six minutes an "encounter." Just ... More >>

In-N-Out Burger, McDonald's Fries and a Wendy's Frosty: Finding the Fast Food Trifecta in Paradise Valley

The Guilty Pleasure: Fast Food Trifecta Location: Tatum & Cactus Price: About seven bucks. What It Really Costs: Burning extra fossil fuel. What could be more American than that? I wish I could explain my fascination with fast food. It must be the instant gratification. Or maybe that it's the pures ... More >>

Why You Can Shut Up About McRibs and Yoga Mats.

Last year, food bloggers everywhere had a story that was literally on the tongues of many people in the country: A chemical used in the making of the McRib is also found in yoga mats. This is completely true. Azodicarbonamide is found in the ingredients listings for both the McRib and for soft, foam ... More >>

Dude, Where's My McRib? (Hint: It's Coming Soon!)

The Guilty Pleasure: The McRib Where To Get It: McDonald's, scores of locations Valleywide Price: About $2.50 What It Really Costs: Several more days of patience. Some foods transcend being a guilty pleasure, and turn into cult classics. The king of them is McDonald's McRib. Since the sandwich woul ... More >>

Study Paid Participants to Gorge on Fast Food, With a Catch

At first blush, it seems like the greatest of great deals: Get paid thousands of dollars to gain weight by eating an extra meal every day composed entirely of fast food. The only catch is that to earn the full amount of money, participants have to try and lose the weight immediately after they finis ... More >>

BrewDog's Latest Beer Claims It'll Get you Banned From the Olympics (But It Really Won't)

Scottish craft beer company BrewDog is not fond of the massive corporate backing of the Olympic games. It is protesting the likes of McDonald's and Heineken by producing a beer guaranteed to contain "at least 50 percent of your daily allowance of sarcasm." BrewDog's protest beer is called Never Mi ... More >>

What's Your Hangover Cure?

Missing teeth, stolen police cars -- and where the hell is Mike Tyson's tiger? At one time or another, most of us have experienced the unpleasant and sometimes even life-altering effects following the heavy use of alcohol. Most everyone's got their swear-by-it hangover cure, but what about Valley ... More >>

Sam Means Releases Beatles Cover; New Album on April 21

Covering The Beatles is tough. Not only to you have to contend with tackling some of the greatest songs in the pop catalog, but you also have to deal with the fact that nearly every Beatles song has been covered to death. It helps to have effortless charm on your side though, and former-Format memb ... 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 >>

Arizona Needs a State Food, I Say Let's Give It One.

Next Tuesday, February 14, Arizona celebrates 100 years of statehood. So where are the eats? The official state food eats? Sadly, there's not one to be found. Which is why, after this long, it's time to get hungry for an official state food. Here's an excerpt from my column in this week's specia ... More >>

Five Reasons Why Laurie Notaro Loves Phoenix (and More from This Week's Resolution Guide)

Years before we actually met Laurie Notaro, we knew of a filing cabinet in the basement offices of Arizona State University's State Press where someone Sharpied, long ago, "Laurie Notaro threw up here."This week, in the print edition of New Times, you'll find our Resolution Guide that's filled with ... More >>

Top Six French Fry Fixes in Metro Phoenix

joesfarmgrill.com Joe knows his fries.  ​This is the list that needs no introduction -- except to say that we fully expect you to throw something hot and greasy at us when you see what we chose for Number 1. 6. Joe's Farm Grill The trifecta of fries at Joe's Farm Grill in Gilber ... More >>

Now Closed: Brugo's Pizza

​Another one? Seriously?! Reno-based fancy pizza joint Brugo's, who practically just opened, is done already. It's a sad story, really. The McDonald family moved to Arizona with dreams of bringing their award winning Reno pizza to Phoenix, opened up shop at the Esplanade in April and then later fo ... More >>

Seven Places We're Dining At Before The Rapture

Benjamin LeathermanDurant's is where we'll be once Jesus comes calling.Not to be gloomy or gauche, but it might be time to start thinking about your last meal.  As those obnoxious billboards scattered around town are warning, The Rapture is prophesized to be happening two days from now. Mu ... More >>

McDonald's Fries vs. Wendy's Fries: FRY FIGHT!

​As Fry Girl, I receive thousands barely any e-mails in my inbox every week. Recently however, I did get a goodie from Wendy's that read, "In a national taste test, consumers said Wendy's fries taste better than McDonald's. When asked which they thought taste better after sampling both, 56% of ... More >>

McLobster Sandwich Claws Its Way Onto Scottsdale Menu

Did you know that McDonald's restaurants offer a real lobster sandwich? Apparently, if you hit up the Golden Arches in New England or Eastern Canada, you'll find the McLobster: a combination of questionable seafood chunks, mayo, tartar sauce and lettuce packed in an overrated hot dog bun. In early M ... More >>

Don Jose Mexican Food Reopens After Three Year Hiatus

​You don't know what you've got 'til it's gone. When East Phoenix fave Don Jose Mexican Food closed its doors in December 2007, locals mourned the loss of an institution, a place where families had enjoyed old school Sonoran Mexican food since 1966. The place sat vacant for the past t ... More >>

Brian Peterson of Cork, Part Two

​Yesterday, we spoke with Executive Chef and co-owner Brian Peterson of Cork in Chandler. Today, the chat continues... Peterson plans to open a second restaurant in Chandler called BLD (short for Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) at the beginning of March. The focus will be on American comf ... More >>

New McDonald's Angus Snack Wraps: Look, Ma, No Bun!

​This Fry Girl ain't got the smarts for no research and development department. So who am I to say that the year and a half(!) that McDonald's took to develop its new Angus Snack Wraps seems like a year and five months too long. Sure, I could argue that McDonald's Snack Wraps are just burgers ... More >>

Terrible Mexican Food in New York and How Mexicans Like Their Coffee

Five Food Fixes Phoenix Desperately Needs

For the most part, I try hard to heart Phoenix. Really. This city and I have a long history together, long enough that I remember the days when Bill Johnson's Big Apple was considered a night out on the town. uglyblackjohn.blogspot.com​I even remember when we had a Sambo's. I apprecia ... More >>

McDonald's "Great Tastes of America" in the UK: Cue Football, Monster Trucks, and Baywatch

Finally, some truth in advertising. Dig this spot for McDonald's fourth annual "Great Tastes of America" promotion in the UK, a five-week program involving the introduction every Wednesday of a new American-themed burger. Beginning with the New York Special, Mickey Dee's "Great Tastes of America ... More >>

Barack Obama's Quota on Non-Criminal Aliens: 400,000 Per Year, Get Them Where You Can

Gilman's latest on Obama's hypocrisyYou might as well put a bounty on their heads. The undocumented, I mean. Though Barack Obama came to power dismissing as ludicrous the idea that we can "deport 'em all," ICE's Office of Detention and Removal Operations continues to demand just that with a quo ... More >>

Ask the Critic: What's Your Guilty Food Pleasure?

​It cracks me up to think about it, but some people honestly do think I spend my days eating nothing but the most luxurious foods imaginable -- foie gras, sashimi, prime steak . . . Um, no. I often eat on the company dime for professional purposes, but I'm certainly not heading out for fine d ... More >>

Tainted Powdered Milk in China and The World's Largest Gummy Bear in Today's Eater's Digest

An early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives. ​ A disturbing turn of events regarding an older issue: China has seen the melamine tainted powered milk resurface. The tainted product was supposed to be destroyed back in 2008 but was apparently repackaged for reta ... More >>

Brilliant Blog: This Is Why You're Fat

Freaking hilarious! A friend just sent me a blog link that has me laughing so hard I just had to share it. It's called This Is Why You're Fat, and its food porn at its most obscene. This collection of "deliciously gross food" from across the blogosphere is simultaneously disgusting, fascinating, an ... More >>

Wesley Willis, Antony and the Johnsons, Bloc Party, and Ween Are Just Some Of What's Selling At Revolver Records

The Daddy of Rock 'N' Roll (1963-2003)The late Wesley Shabazz Willis was one of the coolest mofos in music. The schizophrenic African-American musician (who refered to his psychotic episodes as "hellrides") sung howling songs set to keyboard music usually about such disparate subjects as McDonald ... More >>

Phoenix Phoodies: Jeff at Lux on a Mission

By Sloane Burwell Jeff Fischer isn’t your ordinary barista. After 20 years in the hospitality industry, he and his wife took ownership of Lux Coffee Bar, so that his wife could pursue her life’s dream of owning a coffee shop. Under his watchful eye and warm smile, Lux has emerged as more than a ... More >>

Budget Beat: Acacia Cafe

Budget Beat: Da Vang

You Deserve a Brake Today

Would you like a master cylinder with that?

There's the Beef

Richard Linklater’s ensemble polemic may just turn you off burgers for good

Don't Stop Believin'

Or Tinker Bell will die

LET'S GET PHYSICAL:

Pumping up and slimming down

Brass Kicking

Banda Santa Cruz isn't cheap, but they're worth it

Best New Valley Charm

Paisley Violin

Rocking Maniac

Where there's a Willis, there's a schizophrenic cult icon who can whup all of rock's mad geniuses

Best French Restaurant

Sophie's: A French Bistro

Double Double Talk

Burger chain heads to court over alleged trademark violation

Best Place for Your Child to Get in Touch With His Inner Old MacDonald

Duncan Family Farms
17203 West Indian School, Goodyear
623-853-9880

Church of the Poison Mind

Mel's Angels

Powerhouse attorney Mel McDonald needed help to keep a relative from being charged with child molesting. The Phoenix and Gilbert police departments were only too happy to accommodate him.

Love Stories

Second Helpings

Second Helpings

Ambulance Chases

If you need anemergency medical vehicle, just hope you're in the right partof Maricopa County. If you're not, questionable dispatching practices could prove hazardous to your health.

SECOND HELPINGS

SECOND HELPINGS

WE BRAKE FOR NEONAURAL SURGEONS FIND NEW VEHICLE FOR EXPRESSION

DEAD MEAT AT MCDONALD'SSENIOR CITIZENS NOT DISCOUNTED IN FAST-FOOD BLACKMAIL PLOT