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Scientists Created a $325,000 Test Tube Burger -- But Would You Eat In Vitro Meat?

The good news is we officially can stop stressing about the existence and safety of cloned meat. The bad news is that's because scientists have moved onto bigger (and better?) things. Namely, in vitro meat. See also: - Insects Are an Untapped Source of Food and Could Help End Hunger, According ... More >>

Neutral Milk Hotel Reunion: The Three Best (and Worst) Aeroplane Over the Sea Lyrics

Longtime hermit, certified genius-oddball, and Neutral Milk Hotel frontman Jeff Mangum is getting the band back together for a paltry smattering of tour dates this summer. In honor of the wonderful news, we've put together a list of the three best and three worst lines from NMH's magnum opus, In the ... More >>

Marijuana-Flavored Mayo Now Available for Your Fry Dipping Pleasure

If you've been to Brussels, you might already know about little Manneken Pis, the "emblem of the rebellious spirit of the City of Brussels" or a fountain of a urinating boy. He's kind of a big deal over there and, apparently, so are his French fries. Because aside from being the name of that little ... More >>

Sick Tricks

Quick PHX 2013: Party

Join the Slow Food Movement and Celebrate Terra Madre Day on Dec. 10

If you haven't made it to the Biltmore Fashion Park's latest addition UNION -- a mix of 18 small, distinctive boutiques run by local vendors -- mark your calendars to visit on Monday, December 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. for Terra Madre Day. This international event is a celebration of slow food and eating ... More >>

International "Culinary Gift Shop" Oil & Vinegar to Open First Arizona Location at Scottsdale Quarter

High-quality specialty oils and vinegars, gourmet herb mixes, and European ceramic dishware all in one place sounds like a gift-giving haven for food lovers. And conveniently enough, one is set to arrive in the Valley just in time for the holiday shopping season. See also: Olive Oil Boutique Opens ... More >>

Going Dutch: One Girl's Quest to Find the Food of Her Homeland -- in Phoenix

See also: Russian Memories at Golden Valley Meet Diderique Konig, Chow Bella's fall intern. She hails from The Netherlands -- and she's hungry. Please share your suggestions in the comments section. In Arizona, there is a restaurant to please just about every palate. Mexican restaurants are a sta ... More >>

National Sugar Cookie Day: A Cocktail Recipe for Boozehounds

See also: Six Favorite Specialty Cocktails in Phoenix As much as we loathe these "National" days, our more festive side decided that if we can't beat the National game, we might as well join it. And what better way to join the infestation of silly Facebook posts today than to bring a sugar cookie c ... More >>

Six Favorite Specialty Cocktails in Phoenix

​ Who says Tuesday morning is an inappropriate time to talk cocktails? Not us. Cheers, Phoenix -- here are six of our favorites. And yours? 6. Caramel Appletini from Amsterdam One of the many things Amsterdam, the haven for gay and straight alike in downtown Phoenix, is known for is its too-long- ... More >>

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Halloween Otoacoustic Emissions at St. Augustine's Church in Tempe

​Otoacoustic Emmission at St. Augustine's Church in Tempe Monday, October 31, 2011 According to the Billboard Contemporary Christian Music charts, "Courageous," by the Georgia-based band Casting Crowns, is the most popular Christian song in America. The song is a lot of things: vaguely arena ... More >>

Halloween Otoacoustic Emissions at St. Augustine's Parish in Tempe

2010's Otoacoustic Emissions at St. Augustine's Parish in Tempe​When I was young, my family attended a church in Chandler where we would have a "Harvest Fest" on October 31, an alternative to the perceived Satantic nastiness of Halloween. I still got to dress as Superman; I still got to eat pi ... More >>

The Persuaders Explain "Just the Same" Before Show at Foundry on First

The Persuaders​We recently caught you up on The Persuaders, a local band comprised of veteran Valley musicians whose influence of 90's sounds can be heard in their music today. You can check out the group, who plan to release a new album this September, when they play Foundry on First in Phoenix ... More >>

Club Candids at Amsterdam

Melissa FossumNot just girls' fun​ Washington and Central may be the heart of downtown Phoenix nightlife, but there's plenty of action further north on Central. Amsterdam is always busy on Friday nights, as gay, lesbian, and straight patrons can let their hair down and enjoy brightly colored cockt ... More >>

Neutral Milk Hotel, "Holland, 1945"

Song: Neutral Milk Hotel, "Holland, 1945"Context: One of my favorite songs from an Elephant 6 act, in honor of tomorrow's Holiday Surprise Tour at The Duce. Holland, 1945

March 2 In Blogs: Scott Bungaard, Ace Hotel, SXSW, Papago Brewing, David Cavazos

​​​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:

Hard Dance Nation @ Madison Event Center

Tempeh: Tofu's Funky, Fermented Cousin

Robin from Netherlands via Wikimedia commons​ In the name of good health and a good read, each week we'll be bringing you a health product, complete with review. We're calling this feature Crunchy Granola -- even though we doubt much of this stuff tastes that good. This week: Tempeh Tempeh, ... More >>

Club Candids at Amsterdam Bar in Phoenix

Adriane GoetzAnother crowded Friday night at Amsterdam in downtown Phoenix.​No doubt about it, Amsterdam is the most poppin' place to be downtown on a Friday night. The music is loud, the drinks are strong and crowd is wild and crazy, but also super friendly and welcoming. Check out the scene ... More >>

QuickPHX: Nightlife

Hard Dance Nation

Band of Gypsies

Netherlands import plays “misbehaved village wedding” music

One Mad Band

Trance the Night Away

British DJ Trio Visits Myst

Neutral Milk Hotel Needs Your Help

Yes, Neutral Milk Hotel, the Louisiana-bred indie act that's been broken up for a decade, has dispatched an e-mail asking for help. And, since I'm something of an Elephant 6 fan boy, I immediately made a mental pledge to assist in any way I could.Turns out I'll be voting to save some carousel horses ... More >>

Chain Gang

Gearheads unite at Kiwanis Park

To Anyone Thinking the Light Rail is No Fun: Try Taking Off Your Pants

For seven years now New York improve troop Improv Everywhere has celibrated their own holiday on the New York subway system called No Pants Day. On January 10th Phoenix residents were finaly able to join the Holiday on our new Light Rail. 

The Happening @ Copper Square: Downtown Phoenix Pub Crawl

Profile in Courage

An immigrant’s tale from halfway around the world should make us think about what’s going on closer to home

Wonder 4

Sick and pretty

Letters From the Issue of Thursday, August 23, 2007

Return of the Native

Hi-rez spinner hits the decks at Hollywood Alley

New Coke

Going Dutch

Paul Verhoeven returns to the past — his and ours — in the Holocaust thriller Black Book

Rachel Stein, Showgirl

Back home in Holland, Verhoeven uses his basic instincts to craft a slick Holocaust thriller

Harry Merry

Dikes beware

Beet your heart out

Resto the Story

Latin mess

Dance Flavor

Can't spin these platters

Kraak & Smaak

Boogie Angst
(Quango)

Carve It Deep

Trash talking

Wassup with Valley musicians

Jolie Holland

Escandida (Anti)

Zuco 103

Tales of High Fever (Six Degrees)

Best Place to Buy Po-Mo Furniture

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