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Philadelphia

  • Blogs

    May 22, 2012

    Mega Ran Drops New Project in Time for Phoenix Comicon

    The Avengers may still be kicking plenty of ass at the box office, but don't get it twisted -- superheroes are not easy to come by. As luck would have it, though, the closest thing to a hero Phoenix has will be making an appearance at this weekend's Comicon. He won't be donning a mask or a cape, ... More >>

  • Music

    April 12, 2012

    Carolina Chocolate Drops Have Roots in Arizona, Too

    The Avengers may still be kicking plenty of ass at the box office, but don't get it twisted -- superheroes are not easy to come by. As luck would have it, though, the closest thing to a hero Phoenix has will be making an appearance at this weekend's Comicon. He won't be donning a mask or a cape, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 13, 2012

    The $55,000 Cupcake We Are Dying To Eat. And Wear.

    ​ A cupcake shop in Philadelphia is giving "carrot cake" a whole new meaning. Doesn't a "carat cake" sound even more appetizing? We think so.Just in time for Valentine's Day, Cupcakes Gourmet is rolling out a brand new, glistening cupcake that will undoubtedly impress your loved one and drain your ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 1, 2012

    Purling Hiss on Philly, Becoming a Real Band, and Being His Harshest Critic

    I've never spent any time in Philadelphia, but I feel as if I have. Two of my favorite records of 2011, Kurt Vile's Smoke Ring for My Halo and War on Drugs' Slave Ambient both came from the town, sharing a blue-collar yet still out-there aesthetic. Adding the works of Purling Hiss, the project of so ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 19, 2011

    Iron Chef Jose Garces of Distrito at The Saguaro

    Jose Garces​This week in Chef Talk we bring you a few words from the man behind The Saguaro's new restaurant Distrito, Chef Jose Garces. Winner of the James Beard Foundation's Best Chef Mid-Atlantic award in 2009, Garces owns and holds the title of executive chef at a handful of restaurants ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 23, 2011

    Bourbon, Scotch, Rye and Duck Fat at Old Town Whiskey

    ​ Last month, Team Distrito, led by Jose Garces chef de cuisine Dave Conn, earned the title of grand champions at the 2nd annual Arizona Taco Festival -- whetting our appetite for their mahi-mahi, carnitas and chicken rapa vieja tacos and setting us up to eagerly await the Scottsdale opening of Di ... More >>

  • Music

    November 17, 2011

    Lotus @ The Compound Grill

    ​ Last month, Team Distrito, led by Jose Garces chef de cuisine Dave Conn, earned the title of grand champions at the 2nd annual Arizona Taco Festival -- whetting our appetite for their mahi-mahi, carnitas and chicken rapa vieja tacos and setting us up to eagerly await the Scottsdale opening of Di ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 20, 2011

    Chris Bianco, Iron Chef Jose Garces, Jonathan Waxman, and Others Cook For National Fundraiser For Childhood Cancer Research

    Edward Dai, The Epoch TimesChef Jose Garces (right) prepares deliciousness at the Great Chefs Event in Philadelphia to benefit Alex's Lemonade Stand. ​Seems as if celebu-chef Chris Bianco was in The City of Brotherly Love last week to show a little love of his own. ​Bianco joined 36 oth ... More >>

  • Music

    May 5, 2011

    Man Man @ The Clubhouse Music Venue

    Edward Dai, The Epoch TimesChef Jose Garces (right) prepares deliciousness at the Great Chefs Event in Philadelphia to benefit Alex's Lemonade Stand. ​Seems as if celebu-chef Chris Bianco was in The City of Brotherly Love last week to show a little love of his own. ​Bianco joined 36 oth ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 5, 2011

    Man Man

    Edward Dai, The Epoch TimesChef Jose Garces (right) prepares deliciousness at the Great Chefs Event in Philadelphia to benefit Alex's Lemonade Stand. ​Seems as if celebu-chef Chris Bianco was in The City of Brotherly Love last week to show a little love of his own. ​Bianco joined 36 oth ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 4, 2010

    Piercing Comedy

    Troupe beats themselves up for your entertainment

  • Blogs

    August 19, 2010

    The Maine Plot Massive National Tour with Never Shout Never

    ​The Maine are playing a much-hyped show at The Nile Theatre in Mesa next Friday.Actually, though, that's just the mid-point in a massive tour to promote their Billboard-charting second album Black & White. They team up with Never Shout Never for a tour of small theaters and large clubs starti ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 26, 2010

    MasterChef, the American Idol of Cooking, Premieres This Tuesday -- Prepare for Stomach for "Funeral Potatoes"

    This Tuesday on Fox, Mr. needs-a-nap chef Gordon Ramsay brings the world's biggest cooking competition to America with MasterChef. Featuring home cooks competing for $250,000 and the chance to publish their own cookbook, this American Idol of cooking shows doses out more drama than the wildly pop ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 16, 2009

    Puscifer Takes Tour East This Spring

    ​Arizona's own Maynard James Keenan (Tool, A Perfect Circle) takes the his side project, Puscifer, east in spring 2010. The musical/comedic/theatrical stageshow that is Puscifer played a few shows in the Southwest earlier this month including two dates at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Phoenix (o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 31, 2009

    Lisa G Goes Out of Business on a Halloween High Note

    It's Saturday morning. I really haven't had enough coffee yet. But there's nothing like big news to wake me up, and today's word is a shocker. Lisa G Cafe & Wine Bar is closing. Tonight -- Halloween -- is the last night of service.Owner Lisa Giungo tells me, "It actually came out of nowhere ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 2, 2009

    Arizona Targeted in Federal Anti-Meth Ad Campaign; Are They Trying to Tell Us We Have a Problem?

    www.ebaumsworld.com​According to national statistics, you are likely to see more toothless meth-heads roaming the streets of Phoenix than almost anywhere in the country. As a result, Phoenicians have a new anti-meth ad campaign to look forward to, compliments of the federal government.If it' ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 22, 2009

    Of Human Bondage

    iTheatre production explores the legacy of slavery

  • Blogs

    November 14, 2008

    Hot Links: Mom leaves kid home alone; Fire destroys 100 California homes; Brown cloud is back

    By Ray Stern Parent-of-the-year story in the Repub: Wasted mommy shows up at a daycare to pick up her 4-year-old daughter, but she had already driven the kid home hours before. Back at home, a neighbor finds the girl alone, eating Ovaltine powder from a can. Other news today: A wildfire in the Sant ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 30, 2008

    Rebel Rouser

    DJ mashes beats from South Beach to South America

  • Music

    April 24, 2008

    How does Man Man stack up to other Philly bands?

    DJ mashes beats from South Beach to South America

  • Culture

    April 3, 2008

    "Chado Ralph Rucci": an exhibition of haute fashion at Phoenix Art Museum

    DJ mashes beats from South Beach to South America

  • Music

    May 3, 2007

    Tayo

    Fabriclive.32
    (Fabric)

  • Music

    April 12, 2007
  • Music

    March 16, 2006

    An Albatross

    Loud, with scattered nudity and unconsciousness

  • Music

    September 30, 2004

    Jill Scott

    Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2
    (Hidden Beach/Epic)

  • Music

    July 22, 2004

    The Roots

    The Tipping Point
    (Geffen)

  • Music

    January 22, 2004

    The End

    Within Dividia (Relapse)

  • News

    January 1, 2004

    BLACK - Digging for Beats

    Aside from OutKast, most of 2003's best black music bubbled underground

  • Calendar

    June 5, 2003

    Hot Hot Feet

    Heatwave look to ice their opponents

  • Music

    July 25, 2002

    Jazzanova

    In Between (JCR/Atlantic)

  • Music

    July 11, 2002

    Soul Trained

    The spirit still moves the groups that shaped '70s soul

  • Dining

    October 18, 2001

    Smell Me About It

    Food writers put their noses to the test

  • Music

    August 2, 2001

    The Next Movement

    The Roots return to the Valley, fresh off an effort helping to bridge the gap between electronica and hip-hop

  • Calendar

    May 31, 2001

    That Other '70s Show

    Soul Jam with The Stylistics, The Chi-Lites and more

  • Music

    March 1, 2001

    Musiq Soulchild

    Aijuswanaseing (Def Soul)

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 21, 2000

    Best Balls

    Outside of Bank One Ballpark
    401 East Jefferson

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 21, 2000

    Best Cheese Steak

    Uncle Sam's
    3217 East Shea
    602-996-3511

  • Music

    August 10, 2000

    Brother 'Hood

    Philly kids Marah mine the sights and sounds of their hometown for a brilliant sophomore effort

  • Music

    July 6, 2000

    Rock, Roll and Remember

    Young scruffs Marah try to breathe life into a two-day Valley oldies show

  • Music

    June 1, 2000

    Brotherly Luv

    Underground Empire and rap supergroup The Ten Commandments find favor in Philly

  • Music

    December 9, 1999

    Eve of Destruction

    Dissed by Dre, rapper Eve teamed up with the Ruff Ryders and struck gold with her solo debut

  • Music

    April 1, 1999

    Organ Donor

    Phoenix transplant Joey DeFrancesco rides a renewed fascination with the vintage sound of jazz organ

  • Dining

    July 23, 1998

    Second Helpings

    Phoenix transplant Joey DeFrancesco rides a renewed fascination with the vintage sound of jazz organ

  • Dining

    March 20, 1997

    Second Helpings

    Phoenix transplant Joey DeFrancesco rides a renewed fascination with the vintage sound of jazz organ

  • Dining

    March 6, 1997

    Second Helpings

    Phoenix transplant Joey DeFrancesco rides a renewed fascination with the vintage sound of jazz organ

  • Film

    May 11, 1995

    THE PARENT TRIPE

    Phoenix transplant Joey DeFrancesco rides a renewed fascination with the vintage sound of jazz organ

  • Music

    February 9, 1995

    G. LOVE, AMERICAN STYLE

    GARRETT DUTTON III, A.K.A. G. LOVE, FLAVORS TRADITIONAL SOUNDS WITH SPECIAL SAUCE

  • Music

    September 8, 1994

    LOLLAPALOSAR

    GARRETT DUTTON III, A.K.A. G. LOVE, FLAVORS TRADITIONAL SOUNDS WITH SPECIAL SAUCE

  • Dining

    July 21, 1994

    SECOND HELPINGS

    GARRETT DUTTON III, A.K.A. G. LOVE, FLAVORS TRADITIONAL SOUNDS WITH SPECIAL SAUCE

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