Paradise Valley (Arizona)

Liquid Sol, A "Coachella-Like" Music Festival, Reportedly Coming to Canyon Moon Ranch in September

Attention local concert commandos: Keep the third weekend of September open on your social calendar and set aside enough gas money to get you to and from Florence. That's because, per recent reports that have surfaced online, there's supposedly gonna be some sort a "Coachella-like multigenre music ... More >>

7 Favorite Romantic Restaurants in Greater Phoenix: Cozy Home Edition

When it comes to romantic restaurants, there's something about those set in refurbished old homes that makes them more charming, more interesting in their history, and more full of character than the rest. See also: - 14 More Valley Places to Wine and Dine Your Honey Bun on Valentine's - 5 Sweet ... More >>

Five Things to Eat and Drink this Weekend in Metro Phoenix

Looking for something to put in your mouth this weekend? We've got you covered. Check out what's on our plate. See Also: - AndyTalk: Five Easy New Year's Resolutions That Will Make You a Better Cook - Street Eats Food Truck Festival Is Set for January 12 and 13 at Salt River Fields Mixology 101 a ... More >>

Michael Crane Can't Represent Himself in Paradise Valley Murder Case, Judge Rules

Judge Warren Granville has ruled that Michael Lee Crane cannot represent himself in his murder trial.Crane's accused of killing three people -- Paradise Valley couple Glenna and Lawrence Shapiro, as well as businessman Bruce Gaudet -- and while Granville found Crane competent to represent himself, i ... More >>

11: Chrysa Robertson

From now 'til we publish the 2012 edition of Best of Phoenix, New Times and Chow Bella present 100 Tastemakers -- Valley residents who make the cut in our culinary scene. Some you'll know; for others, it'll be a first introduction (but likely not the last). While you're here, check out our 100 Creat ... More >>

Paradise Valley Teacher Pleads Not Guilty to Sexing Up Student; Mom Pleads Not Guilty to Allowing It

Not-guilty pleas have been entered in what seems to be the first student-teacher sex case of the 2012 school year.Paradise Valley High School teacher Jordan Doneskey, 26, is accused of having sex with a 17-year-old student -- with approval from the girl's mother.

Ten Places in Metro Phoenix to Get Your Growler Filled -- and Some Handy Tips on the Whole Growler Thing.

See Also: Ten Favorite Places in Metro Phoenix for Craft Beer by the Bottle (or the Can) Last week, Arizona's brand new growler laws went into effect. As we explained here, Arizona beer nerds can now take home 64oz of their favorite draft beer from some of their favorite craft beer watering holes. ... More >>

Lon's at the Hermosa Takes Diners Underground for Summer

See also: Mixologist Travis Nass Creates Cutting-Edge Cocktail Program for The Hermosa Inn See also: Chef Chat: Jeremy Pacheco of Lon's at the Hermosa Those looking for a cool way to dine this summer, both figuratively and literally, might want to check out what's happening at Lon's at the Hermosa ... More >>

Kevin Binkley, Shinji Kurita, Kelly Fletcher, and More Scheduled for Beau Mac's 2012 Lunch & Learn Series

You know it's summer in the Valley when celebu-chef and flat leaf parsley fan Beau MacMillan brings some of the stars of the culinary world out to the Paradise Valley resort Sanctuary at Camelback Mountain for his popular Lunch & Learn series. Beginning Saturday, July 14, food fans can hook up wit ... More >>

Arizona Medical-Marijuana Dispensary Applications Trickle In; 15 Submitted on First Day

The state opened the door for medical-marijuana dispensary applications yesterday, receiving 15 by the end of the day. Hopeful pot-shop owners will have until 5 p.m. on May 25 to submit the applications. Besides paying a $5,000 application fee, weed-trepeneurs must include a business plan and detai ... More >>

Sonoran 7 Wives Saison

​Beer: 7 Wives Saison Brewery: Sonoran Brewing Co. Style: Saison ABV: 5.2-ish   While brewers I've talked to usually sing the joys of collaborating with others in their craft, a few have confessed that the process is a pain. Attention spans are short among beer-makers, they say, and coordin ... More >>

CD9 Gets Another One: Republican Leah Campos Schandlbauer, Ex-CIA Officer

​Republican Leah Campos Schandlbauer has become the ninth person to announce a candidacy for Arizona's newly formed Ninth Congressional District.According to her campaign announcement, Schandlbauer's a Scottsdale resident, Hispanic Republican, and a former CIA operations officer. Her campaign says ... More >>

How the Valley's Legendary Restaurants Keep Up With the Times

Robert Towery, Killer About To Be Executed, Wrote Us A Very Nice Letter

​ If all goes according to plan, death row inmate Robert Towery will die tomorrow, moments after Arizona authorities inject him with a lethal poison. Towery has been residing on the row at the state prison in Florence for two decades, since being sentenced in the horrific September 1991 Parad ... More >>

Windy City Favorite Mia Francesca Now Open at DC Ranch

On the heels of the news that Portillo's is bringing its Chicago hot dogs, Italian Beef, and drool-worthy cake shakes to the Valley (woo-hoo!), another Windy City favorite has announced its foray into Arizona, as well. Known as the pioneer of the neighborhood trattoria and a Chicago institution for ... More >>

Brian Weymouth Lawsuit of the Day: This One Against The State Liquor Department and Company

We are loathe to spend much more time on the legal doings of Paradise Valley businessman Brian Weymouth, at least until things move forward in the pending major felony criminal case against him.   ​Hell, we just published a cover story on the guy, describing how he alleg ... More >>

Paradise Valley Murders: Heavily Redacted Arrest Report Released; Michael Crane Discussed Setting House On Fire

Glenna and Lawrence Shapiro were murdered last month in their Paradise Valley home. Six suspects have been arrested in connection to the murder.​The arrest reports for the six people allegedly connected to the brutal murders of a Paradise Valley couple last month were unsealed this afternoon, but ... More >>

Paradise Valley Murders: Heavily Redacted Arrest Report Released; Michael Crane Discussed Setting House On Fire

Glenna and Lawrence Shapiro were murdered last month in their Paradise Valley home. Six suspects have been arrested in connection to the murder.​The arrest reports for the six people allegedly connected to the brutal murders of a Paradise Valley couple last month were unsealed this afternoon, but ... More >>

Lawrence and Glenna Shapiro Murders: Five Arrested, Including Two Ex-Cons

​The Paradise Valley Police Department confirmed today that five people have been arrested in connection with the murders of Glenna and Lawrence Shapiro, whose bodies were found bound and burned inside their Paradise Valley home last week.Police say the five arrested are the "major suspects" in th ... More >>

Paradise Valley Couple Found Bound in Burning Home; Police Have Neither Suspects nor Motive for Apparent Homicides

​The Paradise Valley Police Department held a press conference moments ago, during which they released more details about the apparent murders of a couple found dead in their burning home on Monday.The PVCC says the man and woman were found bound in the master bedroom of their home near 40th Stree ... More >>

Laura Hahnefeld's Year in Food: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

​In addition to food trucks making the scene in a big way in 2011 (see the article here), the year in food for the Valley was chock-full of other newsworthy goodies as well -- even chef Payton Curry managed to slip in a last-minute announcement. Here are a few of Laura's favorites:10. Chefs o ... More >>

Top 10 Bread Bakeries in Greater Phoenix

​Bread, often equivalent to the word "food," is an indispensable staple in many parts of the world. Throughout history -- in religion, magic, and custom -- this deceptively simple foodstuff has ensured a seat at our table of survival. Where to find some of the best of it in the Valley? Here ar ... More >>

Election 2011: School Bond and Override Elections Mostly Fail in Maricopa County; See Results Here

​ Voters in 23 school districts were asked yesterday to help raise money by approving either a sale of bonds or allowing for extra money to be spent in an "override.""No" was the answer most often received, according to unofficial election tallies.See how your district fared in our handy list: ... More >>

WineStyles Birthday Celebration and End of Summer Cocktails in Today's Eater's Digest

www.wishfulchef.com​ Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives? Happy Birthday!  Celebrate the third anniversary of WineStyles this weekend at their Paradise Valley location. The party starts tonight at 5 with beer and wine ta ... More >>

Limelight Dipping Bar & Grill Stays a Little Greek, Gets Unique

Voodoo Sticks at Limelight.​For those who may be mourning the recent passing of My Big Fat Greek Restaurant in Old Town Scottsdale, fear not. The same folks behind the eatery, one of several in the Arizona-based chain, have re-opened the location as Limelight Dipping Bar & Grill. Limelight in ... More >>

Chef Beau MacMillan Gets Shout-Out From Chef Marcus Samuelsson, Offers Top 5 Restaurants in AZ

Photo courtesy of Chef Beau MacMillan​Aw, feel the love. Marcus Samuelsson​Last week Marcus Samuelsson, award-winning chef, cookbook author, and food activist, gave props to local celebu-chef Beau MacMillan on his website. After calling him "fun," "ebullient," and "one of the great peop ... More >>

There's a Lot Going for El Chorro Lodge; Pity the Food Isn't

LON's New Zealand Wine Dinner and Whiskey Hot Sauce in Today's Eater's Digest

georgiapellegrini.com​ Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives?Craggy Range Wine DinnerWine Maker and Owner Terry Peabody of New Zealand's Craggy Range Winery will be teaming up with Paradise Valley's LON's at the Hermosa for a special evening o ... More >>

Picazzo's Organic Kitchen: Happy Hour Report Card

Picazzo's meatballs with fresh marinara are good at any hour, but the price is great at happy hour. The Spot : Picazzo's Organic Kitchen, 440 W. Warner Rd., Tempe, AZ 85284. 480-831-5823 www.picazzos.com Picazzo's has four other valley locations: The Esplanade; North Scottsdale; Paradise Vall ... More >>

Russell Pearce Fundraiser To Be Protested Friday

Pearce builds his own trough and goes hog-wild FridayAnti-Russell Pearce activists are set to protest both a Friday, January 7 fundraiser for the state Senate President-elect, and the opening day of business for the Arizona Legislature on Monday, January 10, when Pearce will take his seat as the Dar ... More >>

Arizona Food Stamp Recipients Tops One Million

www.theoracularopinion.com​The number of food stamp recipients in Arizona has increased drastically in the past year, to the point that now more than one million people are eating government funded meals.That means about one in every six Arizonans is on food stamps.KTAR spoke with Steve Meissner f ... More >>

Tater Tot: Ben Quayle's Smart. He Can Spell Potato. But He Wouldn't Be a GOP Congressional Nominee Without the Name Daddy Dan Made Infamous

John Dougherty, Other Wannabes for U.S. Senate to Debate Tonight

Our former colleague John Dougherty and the other three aspiring Democratic candidates for the U.S. Senate are set to debate tonight up at Paradise Valley Community College.   ​The scheduled two-hour session (7-9 p.m.) will be held at the school's Center for the Performing Arts, and ... More >>

Paradise Valley Mayor Vernon Parker to Give Up Mayoral Duties to Focus on Congressional Race

Paradise Valley Mayor (for the next few days, anyway) Vernon Parker.​Paradise Valley Mayor Vernon Parker announced this morning that he will be giving up his duties as mayor to focus exclusively on his Congressional campaign.Parker, Paradise Valley's first black mayor, will hand over his duties to ... More >>

When Political Opportunity Knocks, Paradise Valley Mayor Answers; Vernon Parker Bails on Gov's Race to Run for Congress

​Pick a job, any job...Paradise Valley Mayor and political rookie Vernon Parker's PR honcho, Jason Rose, reluctantly confirmed to New Times today that the mayor is dropping out of the race for governor and is planning on filing paperwork this week to officially make him a candidate for the con ... More >>

Does Mayor Phil Want to be Congressman Phil? The Rumor Mill is Turning

Congressman Phil?​Here's one fresh from the rumor mill:With John Shadegg's long-overdue departure from the U.S. House of Representatives, there are rumors that Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon may be looking to take his seat.So, does Mr. Gordon really want to go to Washington? He's certainly spent a lot ... More >>

Former Paradise Valley Judge, Elsa Lynch, Pleads Guilty to Theft; 18-Year Employee Helped Pioneer Photo Enforcement

We had no idea that Paradise Valley's veteran judge, Elsa Lynch, was in a peck of legal trouble when she told us in July about her upcoming retirement. Forgive us for momentarily losing our suspicious mind. A few weeks after our chat, it turns out, Lynch was indicted by a federal grand jur ... More >>

Brewer Expected to Announce Candidacy For Full Term Tonight

Jan​We're sure the anticipation has been killing you, but the word around the water cooler is that Governor Jan is expected to announce her candidacy for a full term as governor tonight.

Location, Location, Location

Deadline, deadline, deadline

A Paradise Valley homeless man who burned to death in December may have been tortured

Gotcha!

Corporations and governments can legally ignore photo tickets in the Valley, while the rest of us are expected to pay up -- or else

Old-School Eats

A good place to stick your buns

Queen of Siam

Small Time Cooks

The smaller the cafe, the more charming the food

Little House on the Desert

Heading Off a Rumor

Juicy gossip about a lesbian tryst leads to a slander suit involving members and employees of Paradise Valley Country Club

Second Helpings

INN SIDE EDITION

THE NAKED DESERT

UNDER EVERY ROCK? SCANDAL! A GUIDE TO OUR MOST TORRID TERRAIN.