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10 Favorite Gelato Spots in Greater Phoenix

The origins of gelato -- Italian ice cream made with less butterfat, a higher density, and served slightly warmer than its American counterpart -- date back to frozen treats made from mountaintop snow and ice in ancient Rome and Egypt. Thankfully, for those of us in search of the frozen sweet trea ... More >>

Cardamom Chicken at Beaver Choice

By nature, most spices have unique flavors that only lend well to specific styles of cuisine or types of ingredient. Take coffee, for example. When used as a seasoning, it works best with full-flavored meats like beef and pork, and it doesn't play well with vegetables. On the other hand are spices, ... More >>

Coconut Macaroons for Passover

Welcome to our new(ish) column, "Ask the Pastry Chef," by Amy Morris, a pastry sous chef at J&G Steakhouse. Have a question for Amy? Leave it in the comments section. Do you have a good Coconut Macaroon recipe for Passover? Coconut macaroons are known for two things: First, they make a great Passo ... More >>

Pyramid Schemes

Welcome to our new(ish) column, "Ask the Pastry Chef," by Amy Morris, a pastry sous chef at J&G Steakhouse. Have a question for Amy? Leave it in the comments section. Do you have a good Coconut Macaroon recipe for Passover? Coconut macaroons are known for two things: First, they make a great Passo ... More >>

The Artist: Silent Film Joyfully Resurrects Hollywood's Past

Welcome to our new(ish) column, "Ask the Pastry Chef," by Amy Morris, a pastry sous chef at J&G Steakhouse. Have a question for Amy? Leave it in the comments section. Do you have a good Coconut Macaroon recipe for Passover? Coconut macaroons are known for two things: First, they make a great Passo ... More >>

The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975: Your Civil Rights History, Brought to You by Swedish TV

Welcome to our new(ish) column, "Ask the Pastry Chef," by Amy Morris, a pastry sous chef at J&G Steakhouse. Have a question for Amy? Leave it in the comments section. Do you have a good Coconut Macaroon recipe for Passover? Coconut macaroons are known for two things: First, they make a great Passo ... More >>

Russell Pearce's Fall Argues Arizona Compact's Time Is Now

Anno Domini, Edwin LongThe Flight into Egypt: Christ as Illegal Immigrant Former state Senate President Russell Pearce is history. Tomorrow, Jerry Lewis, his victorious challenger in the Legislative District 18 recall race is scheduled to be sworn in as LD 18's new state Senator.Today, Citizens for ... More >>

Facebook Strikes Down Bryan Lightningrod's Fan Page

Well, it looks like Bryan finally got a taste of Facebook's Lightningrod.  Bryan Lightningrod, the 37-year-old ASU student, who claims to be a 97-year-old vampire from Cairo, has experienced plenty of backlash from his solicitation of photos of young girls, many of whom choose to write his name ... More >>

Drive a Car? You're Gonna Get The Lightningrod

Collegerod and his new 'do​A few months ago we brought you the story of Bryan Lightningrod, a 98- (38)-year-old vampire (dude) from Cairo (Chandler) who makes music (noise with titles like "I Want to Fuck Your Butt") and creepy-ass music videos with young girls' butts being (unknowingly?) taped at ... More >>

"Occupy Phoenix" Planned for October 15; Protest Movement Spreading Across Country

​ They're pissed off at American greed and social injustice. They're relatively leaderless but well connected through social media. And they're gonna Occupy Phoenix on October 15.The "Occupy Wall Street" movement that led to 700 or so arrests in New York City over the weekend is catching like ... More >>

Lexi Huckaby at DiVerti Bar & Grill

Zach Fowle ​The tender: Lexi HuckabyThe bar: DiVerti Bar & Grill (4 E. University Dr., 480-284-5972)The pedigree: Huckaby's father worked for an oil company, so the family moved a lot -- she  lived in Brazil, Dubai, Egypt, London, Bangkok and Turkey before turning 15. A "traveling b ... More >>

Ask a Mexican on Tres Leches Cakes and Aztec History

Zach Fowle ​The tender: Lexi HuckabyThe bar: DiVerti Bar & Grill (4 E. University Dr., 480-284-5972)The pedigree: Huckaby's father worked for an oil company, so the family moved a lot -- she  lived in Brazil, Dubai, Egypt, London, Bangkok and Turkey before turning 15. A "traveling b ... More >>

Interview with the Vampire: Bryan Lightningrod Speaks, Further Creeps

​Oh, dear god. What have I done?Last week I wrote about my discovery of 37-year-old Chandler "scene" creep Bryan Lightningrod. I mean, "97-year-old vampire from Cairo" Bryan Lightningrod. Whatever. Same difference. The point is, he solicits fan photos, regardless of their nature, and posts them to ... More >>

Bryan Lightningrod: Officially the Creepiest Musician in the Valley

Are you ready for the Lightningrod?​You should know that this post is totally NSFW. Prepare for a serious case of the willies. Before I get started, here's a little backstory behind all the weird you are about to stumble into. Yesterday, I was inputting concerts into New Times calendar databa ... More >>

Red Line Chemistry at 910 Live, 7-23-11

​ BY LAUREN WISERed Line Chemistry 910 Live Saturday, July 23, 2011 "This Phoenix show is by far the best we've done yet on this tour," admits Red Line Chemistry bassist Tom Brown, pushing his black-stripe-spiked mop of hair from his forehead after finishing his performance at 910 Live last night ... More >>

How to Use Tamarind

wikimedia​ This week we answer the question: I saw tamarind concentrate and tamarind paste at the Indian market. What's the difference? How do I use them? Don't think you've tasted tamarind? Check out the list of ingredients on the label of your bottle of Worcestershire sauce and you may be ... More >>

A Quick Guide to Grains

Carol Blonder grains and seeds​ One of our tips for cooking meatless is to prepare a pot of grain over the weekend, mostly brown rice, and have it on hand to add to soups, stocks, and casseroles or to make a fresh grain and vegetable salad during the week. Going meatless one day a week is m ... More >>

The Top 8 Beers for Stoners

ourweed.com ​Hey, man. Have you ever looked at your hands? I mean, really looked at them? They're amazing! They're so...touchy. Whoa. Anyway, today medicinal marijuana became legal in Arizona. Seriously! We were all like, "Legalize it, man!" and they were all, "Okay!" Anyone with the proper ... More >>

Make Your Own Matzo

Carol Blonder house made matzo​ The best matzo we've ever tasted is handmade shmura matzo. We were introduced to it by a friend who orders a shipment from New York each Passover. Comparing it to industrialized matzo from the grocery is like comparing a fresh baked artisan loaf to Wonder bre ... More >>

The 15 Best Songs About U.S. Presidents

We at Up on the Sun, like Clinton himself, feel your pain. Every year Presidents Day rolls around and you're struggling to plant that cherry tree and buy all the stovepipe hats you can, all so that you can have the best damn Presidents Day party possible. (C'mon, we can't be the only ones.)So to ea ... More >>

Arizona Dems Plan Rally in Support of Wisconsin Workers

​In case you hadn't heard, Madison, Wisconsin, looks more like Cairo, Egypt, these days, with thousands of people taking to the streets in protest of Governor Scott Walker's new budget and the effect it has on the bargaining rights of union workers, namely, the most coddled of all government emplo ... More >>

Brian Kershisnik's "NICE WORDS" Relies on You for Meaning

​In case you hadn't heard, Madison, Wisconsin, looks more like Cairo, Egypt, these days, with thousands of people taking to the streets in protest of Governor Scott Walker's new budget and the effect it has on the bargaining rights of union workers, namely, the most coddled of all government emplo ... More >>

Totally Trashed

International artist showcases pretty junk at DBG

Move It

Celebrate humans’ love of flopping around to music

2010 World Cup: USA vs. Ghana

Celebrate humans’ love of flopping around to music

USA Soccer Scores Late Magical Goal To Advance In World Cup

ussoccer.comLandon Donovan​ Somehow, someway the United States got the job done. With Phoenix's own Robbie Findley suspended for piling up yellow cards, the US turned to other players to try and punch in a few goals. And though they had numerous chances (and also had another goal taken away bad ... More >>

2010 World Cup: USA vs. Algeria

ussoccer.comLandon Donovan​ Somehow, someway the United States got the job done. With Phoenix's own Robbie Findley suspended for piling up yellow cards, the US turned to other players to try and punch in a few goals. And though they had numerous chances (and also had another goal taken away bad ... More >>

GBH at The Clubhouse

GBH.​British hardcore punk rockers GBH name stands for "grievous bodily harm". While attendance at any punk show poses some threat of injury, what with mosh pits, angry teens, spiked belts, and extreme mohawks, the risk at last night's GBH show was a little higher.Locals Casket Life and Glass Hero ... More >>

DJ Tranzit Talks Kaskade, Old Town Scottsdale, Gui Boratto, House Music, and More

​Name: Steven Chung AKA: DJ Tranzit Current nights: Giant Wednesdays at Cream Stereo Lounge. Genres spun: Electro-house, progressive house, tech house, minimal. How did you get started as a DJ? Same ol' typical cliche DJ story. Got sick of hearing someone else's CDs at a house party so ended u ... More >>

A Reason To Watch the U.S. in the World Cup: Phoenix Product Robbie Findley

lasoccernews.com​The pageantry, spirit and global fascination should be enough to get even casual soccer fans to plop down and watch a game or two of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. But if it somehow isn't, there is a local connection between Valley residents and the iconic tournament being played ... More >>

Tranzit Screens His Chronicles of a DJ Documentary Tonight at Cream Stereo Lounge

​Few DJs in the Valley pimp themselves as hard as Tranzit.  Every time the award-winning house mixmaster has an event to promote, my cell phone, Facebook, and e-mail seem to blow up with announcements aplenty from the dude. This week was no exception, as the 29-year-old has been promotin ... More >>

Homemade Matzoh, Manischewitz Sangria and a Brisket Cook Off

The Seder Table: There's matzoh under that cryptic cover.​ The Passover seder -- simply put, a Jewish ceremony commemorating the Israelites' exodus from Egypt -- is all about suffering. There's a lot of talk of plagues like boils and lice, you eat bitter herbs and, traditionally, the ... More >>

Passover Meals You Won't Want to Pass Over

Passover, or Pesach, is the Jewish festival commemorating the emancipation of Israelite slaves in Egypt. As with most holidays, there's a special place for food within the celebration. Whether you're looking for a place to dine out this Passover or want to host a family dinner this year but can't co ... More >>

Phoenix Film Festival: Garbage Dreams

Passover, or Pesach, is the Jewish festival commemorating the emancipation of Israelite slaves in Egypt. As with most holidays, there's a special place for food within the celebration. Whether you're looking for a place to dine out this Passover or want to host a family dinner this year but can't co ... More >>

Babak Dehghanpisheh

Passover, or Pesach, is the Jewish festival commemorating the emancipation of Israelite slaves in Egypt. As with most holidays, there's a special place for food within the celebration. Whether you're looking for a place to dine out this Passover or want to host a family dinner this year but can't co ... More >>

He Comes in Peace

Former Prez proposes a new plan for the Middle East

Restless Spiritualist

Globetrotting photog tracks time and myth

Restless Spiritualist

Globetrotting photog tracks time and myth

Bad News Bears

We heart Memphis. We hate the Griz.

Hairy Tale

Wigging out at Monkey Pants

"Masterpiece Replayed: Monet, Matisse and More" anything but a blockbuster

Wigging out at Monkey Pants

Cheb i Sabbah

Devotion
(Six Degrees)

Ordinary Rendition

Not torture, but as conventional as they come. We're (water) bored. (Sorry.)

Feminine Mystique

Overwritten and understated

Hairy Tale

Wigging out at Monkey Pants

Mad About Bread Pudding

Diners find comfort in old folks' food

Letter in a Battle

Rediscovered cache of castoff communiqués captures World War II and 1940s Phoenix

THE PERSIAN GULP

Rediscovered cache of castoff communiqués captures World War II and 1940s Phoenix

THE PITA PRINCIPLE

Rediscovered cache of castoff communiqués captures World War II and 1940s Phoenix