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17 Don't-Miss Events During Arizona Beer Week, Feb. 16-23

With more than 100 tastings, tappings and opportunities to tipple taking place throughout Arizona Beer Week, one must schedule his time wisely for maximum drinking. These are the events you'll find us at -- and the beers we'll be drinking there. See also: - Chow Bella Rides with Mother Road Brew ... More >>

Gun Control Debate Continues Two Years After Tucson Shooting

Where were you when you heard about the Tucson shooting that claimed six lives and wounded 14, including former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords? I remember being at my in-laws' house in North Phoenix still decompressing from the holidays. When the news broke, I was glued to the television and radio ... More >>

New Brewing Company Moving Into Former Rio Salado Brewing Site in Tempe, Will Produce Line of Beer for Scottsdale's Papago

More brew in the news -- and this time, it's got some Huss behind it. See also: NYPD Pizza Partners With Phoenix Ale Brewery for Exclusive Brew Huss, as in Jeff Huss, formerly head brewer of the Chandler location of BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse, and now, president and brewmaster of his own compa ... More >>

Since Jared Loughner's Tucson Massacre, Six U.S. Shootings Have Been Deadlier, Including Today's Shooting in Connecticut

Consider this: it hasn't quite been two years since Jared Loughner opened fire outside a Tucson safeway, killing six people, and injuring 13, including then-Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords.With today's shooting at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut -- which reportedly killed 2 ... More >>

Lonely Planet Names Winecentric Verde Valley One of the Top 10 U.S. Travel Destinations for 2013

The Verde Valley -- encompassing Sedona, Jerome, Cottonwood, and Camp Verde -- is going to experience an influx of visitors in the next year because Lonely Planet just named the Arizona vacation spot as one of the Top 10 U.S. Travel Destinations for 2013. The big draw? Not only are the red rocks bea ... More >>

Inaugural Phoenix Brewers Invitational Festival Coming December 7 and 8

The craft beer movement has been steadily growing in Phoenix over the past few years, and now all the hard work we've done downing pints and sampling flights has paid off with one really big event. The first Phoenix Brewers Invitational Festival will take place from noon to 10 p.m. on Friday, Decemb ... More >>

Creating Fall Cocktails with Belinda Chang and Julie Hillenbrand at J&G

Ever wonder how new cocktails are created? On a recent Friday afternoon, I found out at J&G Steakhouse, where Belinda Chang, the six-month-new beverage director for Culinary Concepts Hospitality Group (a company in partnership with Starwood Hotels that uses menus created by Jean-Georges Vongerichten ... More >>

Top Five Must-See Shows This Week

Yeah, yeah, yeah...we get it Mondays suck (we've read Garfield). But it means the start of a new week, which means a bunch of killer shows in and around Phoenix. And here are a few of the coolest, our top five must-see shows this week.

Sedona-Based Band decker. Rolls With the Punches

Carol Steele Is the Godmother of the Phoenix Culinary Scene

Top Five Must-See Shows This Week

Curious about what's going on around town this weekend? Need some suggestions as to how to rock, dance, or krump in the Valley of the Sun? Don't fret: These are our Five Shows to See This Weekend.

Oak Creek Music Festival @ Sedona's Martini Bar

Ten Favorite Spots for Guacamole in Metro Phoenix

If it wasn't for our favorite Mexican dip, tortilla chips would be super lonely, chimichangas would suffer, and nachos would be sad piles of melty cheese. Thankfully, that's not the case and we have plenty of restaurants in town serving up big bowls of the sought after green stuff. Here's a list o ... More >>

Sierra Bonita Grill: Happy Hour Report Card

See also: Los Olivos Mexican Patio: Happy Hour Report Card See also: Z'Tejas: Happy Hour Report Card The Spot: Sierra Bonita Grill, 6933 N. Seventh Street, Phoenix, 602-264-0700, www.sierrabonitagrill.com. The Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday th ... More >>

Ten Favorite Arizona Summer Festivals and Adventures for Food, Wine, and Beer Lovers

Summer travel season is here -- so we've made you a list of food and drink adventures. It might be stretching it a bit to call them all day trips -- if you do attempt them, be sure to bring along a designated driver! Cheesemaking Class at The Fossil Creek Creamery, Pine -- Just north of Payson ( ... More >>

Joe Johnston's Perfect Food Day

​ If you've ever seen the Joe's Real BBQ logo, you'll find a picture of a man fully decked out in a fedora, button up shirt and tie, wire rimmed glasses and the apron representing his ability to get his hands dirty -- that's Joe Johnston. He originally went to school for engineering (U.S. Naval A ... More >>

Il Vinaio's Arizona Wine & Tapas Dinner and Fresh Green Bean Salad in Today's Eater's Digest

bakedbree.com​Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives?Arizona Wine & TapasThis Friday, Mesa's Il Vinaio will be hosting a wine & tapas dinner featuring four great Arizona wines paired with four great tapas plates. Apple honey bruschetta with b ... More >>

Imbibe: Ariz. Wine Tasting at My Wine Cellar & Tempe Festival of the Arts

Arizona wines will be jumping off the racks at My Wine Cellar in Ahwatukee tonight as My Wine Helper founder Jim Wiskerchen hosts a $10 tasting of four homegrown wines today from 6 to 7:30 p.m. for $10 - $5 of which can be applied to the purchase of a bottle to take home with you.

You're Such a Cheese: The Main Ingredient vs. The District

​There's nothing quite like finding a good version of that classic comfort food, macaroni and cheese.  Now that we are all grown up, it's a rare treat to find a dish that adds something new to the iconic meal, yet still makes us recall our childhood.There is definitely an art to making the pe ... More >>

Oak Creek Cabernet Sauvignon

Erica O'Neil Does this empty bottle of Oak Creek portend an awesome BoB find? ​Anyone who has searched the couch cushions for a handful of change knows that boozing on an extreme budget can be a risky proposition. To help you decide how to spend that meager pile of pennies, we've scraped th ... More >>

Flier of the Week: Field Trip at The Rogue Bar

Lindsay TripodisField Trip at The Rogue Bar​No, this isn't a flier for the latest Star Trek convention.Rather, this eye-catching poster advertises one of the most eclectic live shows you can sink your teeth into this weekend. That's because there are all types of genres represented at the concert, ... More >>

Dogfish Head Beer and AZ Wine Tasting Plus Football Season Snacks in Today's Eater's Digest

cookingontheside.com​Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives?Weekend TimeIf you happen to be in Mesa tonight, Stop by Sun Devil Liquors for a beer tasting with Dogfish Head Beers. From 6 to 8 p.m. in the cellar, dogfish Head will pull out 5 of their r ... More >>

Pop-Tarts Shop and Northern Arizona Wine Dinner in Today's Eater's Digest

www.mykitchenaddiction.com​Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives? AZ Wine Dinner Meet Up Tomorrow night join Jim Wiskerchen from mywinehelper.com at Fire it Up Grill in Chandler for a four course dinner paired with wines made right here in Arizona. ... More >>

2010 Arizona Wine Awards: Your Chance to Drink and Vote!

​ ​ ​ ​Have you ever wanted to go to the voting booths completely sloshed -- if nothing else, just to forget how lousy your choices are? We're pretty sure there's some sort of legal issue there, so don't bother. You can, however, enjoy some vino with your voting at the 2010 Arizona Wine ... More >>

Now Open in Scottsdale: PrimeBar

​The dining scene at Scottsdale Quarter, the new-ish retail complex across the road from Kierland Commons, has been pretty slow-going, with only two restaurants in the mix: Brio Tuscan Grille and Oakville Grocery. As of yesterday, though, a new spot called PrimeBar bumps it up to three. Seve ... More >>

FnB Hosts Meet the Winemaker Series, Plans Preliminary Blind Tasting

​Chef Charleen Badman's creative, farm-fresh American cuisine, Pavle Milic's expert selections of top Arizona wines, and a relaxed, convivial atmosphere have already turned Scottdale's FnB into a favorite haunt of food enthusiasts, wine geeks, and other bons vivants, but now there's ... More >>

'Made in Arizona' Beer Festival to Celebrate Local Ales Saturday

KAET Four Peaks' Andy Ingram explains the brewing process during the TV show "Craft Beer: The New Wine," produced by Valley PBS station KAET.​The Valley has many beer festivals, but the second annual Eight Craft Beer Festival will be the first to focus solely on beers made in Arizona. Dubb ... More >>

The 12 Foods for Xmas I Wish My True Love Gave to Me (Part Deux)

To get you in the holiday spirit, we created a holiday tune based around local foods we'd love to get for Christmas -- sung to the tune of "The Twelve Days of Christmas." Could be some good gift ideas for food lovers, or places to treat your sweetie to a pre-holiday dinner. ... More >>

Frank & Albert’s Kicks Up the Arizona Biltmore with a Spectacular Patio and Poached Grouper

Local Wine Wins at Whole Foods

Lauren GilgerVoters tasting the local wines on Saturday at the Arizona Wine Consumer Choice Awards at Whole Foods Market in Chandler.Move over, Napa. Arizona's young wine industry is currently undergoing a growth-spurt akin to a 12 year-old basketball player. For proof, see Michele Laudig's cover st ... More >>

District American Kitchen & Wine Bar at the Sheraton is Hit or Miss, Despite Using Locally-Produced Ingredients

Can Maynard James Keenan Put Arizona Wine on the Map?

Get ready for West of Western

Best excuse to dine out this weekend

Beer plus James Joyce equals . . .

Matt's Big Hassle

Three years ago, Mayor-elect Phil Gordon promised to make it easier for small businesses to renovate old buildings. But the problems faced by one indie restaurateur show that, if anything, it's harder than ever

Heat Stroking

Dust off the clubs, because were breaking golf down to its coolest forms

Catching a Thief

Radiohead's unreleased new album is already a hit with Valley hipsters – even if it's not the real thing

Jam Land

Local improv musicians converge on Sail Inn for 4:20 Fest. Sedona may lie in their future.

Bat Scratch Fever

Everything you always wanted to know about rabies -- but were afraid to touch

Panacea Tranquility

Spiritual healing in Sedona hits a nerve

What's Wrong With This Picture?

State Senator Russell Bowers is best known for his archconservatism, his assault on environmental regulations and . . . his fine art?

Pic Hits for the week

Pic Hits for the week

Road Kill

An innocuous road near Sedona is all that remains of Ken Parker's dream of a grand resort. Now Yavapai County is joining megadeveloper SunCor to take that away, too--with the county providing condemnation powers and SunCor paying the bills.

RED ROCK TEST

THE POLLUTION ALL-STARS

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