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Moscow

  • Blogs

    May 25, 2012

    Three Things to Eat, Drink, and Bake this Weekend

    Happy Memorial Day weekend! Time for barbecues! And pool parties! And drinking beer out of cans! All in honor of the fallen souls who protected our country. We're pretty sure most of you will be hit the road to escape the heat this weekend, but if you're planning on sticking around, there's plenty ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 24, 2012

    Moscow Mule -- Simple Summer Cocktail, Rich History

    Like the Pimm's Cup featured on Chow Bella a few weeks ago, the Moscow Mule is another thirst-quenching summery cocktail, often served in bars in a cold copper mug. Where the Pimm's Cup is a Brit invention, the Moscow Mule is purely American. Created in Los Angeles in the '40s (stories vary on the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 24, 2012

    Cannot Be Unseen: A $70,000 Caviar Eating Contest In Moscow

    A Moscow restaurant blew $70,000 on a caviar eating contest. The winner, 49-year-old businessman Alexander Valov, manged to bolt down more than a pound of caviar (500 grams) faster than any of his competitors. How long did he take? Only one minute and 26 seconds.

  • Blogs

    April 9, 2012

    The Seven Oddest Restaurant Bathrooms in Greater Phoenix

    Our little band of Chow Bella writers is a diverse group, but we do have a few things in common. We all put our pants on one leg at a time, and we all gotta go. And we've all been to a lot of bathrooms in a lot of restaurants. Some, to put it mildy, offer a better experience than others. We don't wa ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 2, 2012

    PHX AM After Party with No Age, White Rabbits, and More Over the Weekend

    White Rabbits at Crescent Ballroom It's safe to say it's been a while since I've been so blown away by a band I didn't even know. Everyone I spoke to before the White Rabbits show started hadn't even heard of the band except for one or two people, so considering my sample audience, White Rabbits d ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 2, 2012

    Record Heat: Frankenstein Meets Wolfman by Brad Dwyer

    If our review and slideshow fail to make it crystal clear, let's just say it: The PHX AM After Party with No Age, Radio, Moscow, and a host of local punk bands on Saturday night was crazy. And awesome. The outdoor stage, which hosted touring acts like the aforementioned bands and The Growlers and ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 1, 2012

    No Age, Radio Moscow, Growlers and More at Cowtown PHX AM After Party, Yucca Tap Room, 3/31/12

    No Age, Radio Moscow, The Growlers, The Goat, Avon Ladies, Earthmen & Strangers, and More Yucca Tap Room Saturday, March 31, 2012 I've never been a skater, but back in high school, my skate-rat brother and I were locked in a nuclear arms race with my brother to discover cool new bands and one-up ea ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 27, 2012

    Want to Win Tickets to Cowtown's Phx AM After Party with No Age This Weekend?

    You've still got a couple of days to win tickets to 11th Annual Cowtown's Phx AM After Party, scheduled to go down on Saturday, March 31 at Yucca Tap Room. The party features No Age, The Growlers, Radio Moscow, The Goat, The Father Figures, Scorpion Vs Tarantula, Earthmen & Strangers, Avon Ladies, L ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 20, 2012

    Win Tickets to Cowtown's Phx AM After Party with No Age

    The folks at Cowtown Skateboards know how to throw a party -- and if you don't believe us simply go to the tape for proof -- and they are throwing a pretty huge one at the Yucca Tap Room, which spills over into the fenced-off parking lot. The 11th Annual Cowtown's Phx AM After Party is scheduled t ... More >>

  • Culture

    March 1, 2012

    Amusement

    The folks at Cowtown Skateboards know how to throw a party -- and if you don't believe us simply go to the tape for proof -- and they are throwing a pretty huge one at the Yucca Tap Room, which spills over into the fenced-off parking lot. The 11th Annual Cowtown's Phx AM After Party is scheduled t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 22, 2012

    Art Condoms: For When You'd Rather Just Display Your Goods

    ​If you get​ lucky enough to stumble across a limited-edition rubber by the GARAGE collaborative, you should know better than to use it. The condom packages are stamped and pasted with designs by Keith Haring, Mat Collishaw, Sue Webster, and Tim Noble. They'll be scattered about F ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 28, 2012

    Sundown Showdown IV: TOAD, Sleep Money, Destruction Unit, Radio Moscow, and Graveyard at Yucca Tap Room, 1/27/12

    Sundown Showdown IV (Night Two): TOAD, Sleep Money, Destruction Unit, Radio Moscow, Graveyard Yucca Tap Room Friday, January 27 See the full Sundown Showdown slideshow here. Let's contrast, for a minute: During opening band TOAD's (it's an acronym: Take Over and Destroy) second song, "Midnight Hu ... More >>

  • Music

    January 26, 2012

    Sundown Showdown IV @ Palo Verde Lounge and Yucca Tap Room

    Sundown Showdown IV (Night Two): TOAD, Sleep Money, Destruction Unit, Radio Moscow, Graveyard Yucca Tap Room Friday, January 27 See the full Sundown Showdown slideshow here. Let's contrast, for a minute: During opening band TOAD's (it's an acronym: Take Over and Destroy) second song, "Midnight Hu ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 25, 2012

    Radio Moscow: Escaping to the Woods With Parker Griggs

    Say what you will about the changing commercial landscape of the music industry, but record labels still matter. Anyone can upload some tunes to BandCamp, but the stamp of approval from a great record label can still inspire confidence in the heart of a record browser. Labels still serve as expert c ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 5, 2011

    12 Bands with Repetitive Repetitive Names

    New York's experimental rock band Gang Gang Dance hits up the Valley tonight, headlining the Crescent Lounge during its inaugural week. Jamming on the band's latest album Eye Contact is a mind-warping experience, and between all the loopy sound-scapes, abstract synth structures and aural embellishme ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 27, 2011

    Citizen Public House: Happy Hour Report Card

    Nicole Smith​The Spot: Citizen Public House, 7111 E. 5th Avenue Ste. E. Scottsdale, 480-398-4208.www.citizenpublichouse.comThe Hours: 3 - 6pm, daily. The Details: "CPH Social" (yes, even the name of their happy hour is unique) offers a daily $2 discount on specialty cocktails, wine by the gl ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 3, 2011

    Moscow Mule: Oprah-Approved Refreshment

    Image via SF Station Ever since Oprah name-dropped the Moscow Mule, this classic cooler is suddenly red hot​We're uncorking our latest column, Bottoms Up: a weekly guide to everything brewed, bottled, blended, barrel-aged and generally booze-soaked. Sometimes it's impossible to nail down e ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 3, 2011

    August 3 In Blogs: a Panty Dropper, Moscow Mule, Ryan Rousseau, and Joe Arpaio

    ​In the 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs.Today's entries:

  • Blogs

    August 2, 2011

    Chris Curtiss, Former Chef at Noca, Not Doing Much -- Just Training Chefs in Moscow and Cooking With Barbara Fenzl and Pascal Dionot

    ​Yeah, he didn't stay quiet for long. Chris Curtiss, the former chef at Noca who left his position in June and is now the catering director for One Step Beyond Inc., a community-outreach program in northwest Phoenix for people with Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and autism, has found himself a ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 16, 2010

    Tutu Much

    Nuts will be cracked

  • Music

    December 16, 2010

    Infected Mushroom @ Infected Mushroom

    Nuts will be cracked

  • Culture

    November 4, 2010

    Shine 2010: Where to Party in Scottsdale

    Nuts will be cracked

  • Music

    June 24, 2010

    Dave McGraw and Crow Wing

    Nuts will be cracked

  • Blogs

    May 27, 2010

    Lenard Rubin of The Vig and The Vig Uptown

    Lenard Rubin has a confidence about him that comes from being a two-time James Beard House invitee with 25 years experience as a chef -- most notably with the Ritz-Carlton hotel chain. The guy's background includes an extensive stints in St. Petersburg and Moscow, Russia, Boston, New ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 7, 2010

    Behind the Bar: The Moscow Mule at Merc Bar

    ​ Tommy McCormack of Merc Bar says when it was created in the 1940s, gin was the most popular spirit, but the Moscow Mule gave vodka some leg and a boost in popularity. The combination of vodka, ginger beer and cucumber creates a refreshing taste with a bite. And how many other drinks ar ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 12, 2010

    Behind the Bar: The Moscow Mule at Culinary Dropout

    ​ In yesterday's Behind the Bar, Eric Carfagnini of Culinary Dropout talked about his favorite drink to make, the Moscow Mule. The retro cocktail from the 1950's has been modernized with the bar's own ginger agave syrup.

  • Blogs

    March 12, 2010

    March 12 In Blogs: Jan Brewer, Bomber, Donna Vallone, and ALIPAC

    ​​​​In the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Feathered Bastard: Jan Brewer Hides, as Kirk Adams Gets Cornered by Randy Parraz and Jen Allen Over ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 11, 2010

    Behind the Bar: Eric Carfagnini of Culinary Dropout

    ​ It's no wonder Eric Carfagnini enjoys bartending at Culinary Dropout. Just shy of three months old, the restaurant/bar prides itself on taking traditional cocktails and serving them up with a twist. With house-made ingredients like ginger agave syrup and a Guinness reduction, manning the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 25, 2009

    The Bronx Play Rough at Yucca

    It wouldn't be hard to argue that The Bronx are on a steady decline. When the band first played Phoenix, they were at the area's biggest club-type venue, the Marquee. Then, last year, they played the much smaller Clubhouse. Last night, they were crammed into the tiny (but wonderful) Yucca Tap Room. ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 5, 2009

    Big-Time Tennis, Anyone?

    Surprise! West Valley town lands another big fish.

  • Blogs

    November 12, 2007

    Regina Spektor @ the Orpheum Theatre, Sunday, November 4

    Surprise! West Valley town lands another big fish.

  • Music

    September 6, 2007

    The Liars Handshake

    Pants on fire

  • Home Entertainment

    June 22, 2006

    Vampires of Moscow

    Pants on fire

  • Culture

    June 1, 2006

    Go International -- Without Leaving Town

    We get around

  • Film

    March 2, 2006

    Red Dusk

    The invasion of the Russian fantasy blockbuster

  • Calendar

    May 19, 2005

    Milk Dude

    Former front man back from the Dead

  • Music

    March 3, 2005

    Bullet Train to Moscow CD Release Party

    Something for everyone

  • Music

    August 12, 2004

    High Notes

    Benefit concert for Drop In Skate Shop owner

  • Music

    July 8, 2004

    Dame Nation

    AZPunk.com brings locals out of the garage

  • Music

    July 1, 2004

    Ziggys 4th of July Bash

    Seven bands jam before a fireworks show

  • Music

    May 13, 2004

    AZPunk.com Featured Band Riot

    Seven bands jam before a fireworks show

  • Dining

    April 18, 2002

    Armenia Restarant

    Seven bands jam before a fireworks show

  • Calendar

    February 14, 2002

    Rock of Ages

    Singer-songwriter strikes a chord with the perimenopausal set

  • News

    April 26, 2001

    Russian Roulette

    The Western Pacific gray whale, once thought extinct, clings to life in a remote Siberian sea. Biologists fear their research is providing cover for massive oil drilling that threatens to wipe out this lost tribe once and for all.

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 21, 2000

    Best Free Concert Venue

    Charlie's Espresso on Mill
    310 South Mill, Suite 1, Tempe
    480-968-2737

  • News

    January 6, 2000

    Loverdad

    Working for the weekend, indeed

  • Music

    April 13, 1994

    BE TRUE TO YOUR STOOL

    SCREED

  • News

    December 22, 1993

    PARENTS' PROGRESS

    THEY LOOKED TO RUSSIA FOR ADOPTIONS AND GOT HEARTACHES INSTEAD. NOW THERE ARE HAPPY ENDINGS.

  • News

    June 2, 1993

    WENDY'S CHOICE

    SHE WAS PROMISED SHE COULD ADOPT A RUSSIAN BABY IN EXCHANGE FOR HUMANITARIAN AID. IT WASN'T THAT EASY.

  • News

    September 9, 1992

    FROM RUSSIA WITH GLOVE

    RUDY USED TO BE A RED ARMY PARATROOPER NOW HE AND HIS COMRADES ARE MAKING BASEBALL HISTORY IN MESA.

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