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    October 14, 2011

    Where Am I Eating?

    ​ A couple weeks ago I enjoyed a nice Japanese style lunch with a few of my favorite co-workers in a beautiful converted historic house in downtown Phoenix. Unfortunately, I didn't take notes, so I can't tell you the name of this shrimp dish. I can tell you that it was light and perfect for lunch. ... More >>

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    October 14, 2011

    Occupy Phoenix's "Pre-Occupation March": No Arrests, No Mayhem, No Cause

    ​The "pre-occupation" of downtown Phoenix kicked off tonight with a march from the downtown Civic Space to Caesar Chavez Plaza -- and it was pretty lame.P.P.D. Sergeant Trent Crump tells New Times there were no arrests, no mayhem, and nothing that will do anything to promote any sort of social cha ... More >>

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    October 15, 2011

    Occupy Phoenix: Banks Are Evil, the Government's Evil, and Jan Brewer's a "Lying Whore" With Alzheimer's

    James KingWay to keep things classy, Phoenix occupiers.​"Legalize Marijuana. Gov. Brewer Has Alzheimers (sic). Lying Whore."That's what was written on the protest sign that welcomed us to the "Occupy Phoenix" demonstration in downtown Phoenix this afternoon -- and at least that sign was spelled co ... More >>

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    October 20, 2011

    Occupy Phoenix Day Six: Cesar Chavez Plaza Looks Like Scooby-Doo Ghost Town

    James King (Crickets...)​It's day six of the "Occupy Phoenix" demonstration in Cesar Chavez Plaza, and there are now officially more protest signs than there are actual protesters.We dropped by this afternoon to see how the occupation was going -- we weren't shocked to find the crowd d ... More >>

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    October 21, 2011

    Six New Trucks to Try at Tomorrow's Food Truck Festival

    The Love Park Festival's logo -- too cute to pass up.​Oh my gosh, it's FINALLY here. Phoenix's first food truck festival is tomorrow! The most talked about event of the season is happening tomorrow evening on Roosevelt Row and we can't wait. We're super excited to see what kind of samples our ... More >>

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    October 26, 2011

    DBG's Dia de los Meurtos and Halloween Jello Worms in Today's Eater's Digest

    macheesmo.com​ Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives? Day of the Dead The traditional Dia de los Meurtos celebration isn't until the the first of November but the Desert Botanical Garden just couldn't wait 'till then. Join the Garden tomorrow ... More >>

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    October 20, 2011

    Street Fare

    macheesmo.com​ Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives? Day of the Dead The traditional Dia de los Meurtos celebration isn't until the the first of November but the Desert Botanical Garden just couldn't wait 'till then. Join the Garden tomorrow ... More >>

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    October 27, 2011

    MXSW Takes Ads and Eric Eats Out Considers Taking a Break

    A round-up of tasty morsels from Valley food blogs. ​In the same week, two popular Phoenix food blogs are headed in two different directions. Jess Harter of Mouth by Southwest announces that he's going pro in his East Valley dedicated food blog by bringing on advertisers for the first time. ... More >>

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    November 3, 2011

    Aimee Sosa on Flaky Crust and The Good Egg

    Lauren Saria ​We're counting down the days to Pie Social 2011 -- 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 12 at 408 E. Roosevelt in downtown Phoenix. Don't forget, you can get in on the action yourself. Here are details for community bakers. And don't forget about our celebrity bakers -- every day we'll ... More >>

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    November 3, 2011

    Murder/Suicide Suspected in Phoenix Trailer Deaths

    ​Two dead bodies were found in a Phoenix trailer home last night, and the cops suspect it to be a murder/suicide.Phoenix Sergeant Steve Martos says police were called to a trailer in the 2600 block of East Morrow Drive about about 7 p.m. after an elderly man found the body of a woman inside the tr ... More >>

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    November 7, 2011

    Mad Men, Playboy Club, and Pan Am Feature '60s Pop Tracks From Phoenix Courtesy Fervor Records

    ​March just can't come fast enough for me. I miss Mad Men something fierce, and season four left me with so many questions (I won't spoil anything if you haven't caught up, but man, could Betty have been more awful?). I'm not the only one wishing that the show was back, as shows like Pan Am and ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 8, 2011

    Phoenix Election Officials Will Unveil The City's Next Mayor Tonight

    ​ Many Phoenix voters have already cast a ballot. Some, perhaps even twice. For those of you who haven't, today is the day. Don't forget that Phoenix is now using voting centers, which have replaced the traditional polling places. The Maricopa County Elections Department, which is running ... More >>

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    November 8, 2011

    Phoenix Votes: Doors Locked at City Voting Center in South Phoenix Church

    ​A New Times editor and Phoenix resident dutifully headed to the closest voting center at Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church earlier today to cast his ballot. And the doors were locked. Some people who were waiting outside left. Others kept knocking on the door until a poll worker opened it for the few ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 8, 2011

    Mayor Greg Stanton? Early Results Show Stanton Leads Over Wes Gullett

    Greg Stanton wins mayor's race in Phoenix, early results show​More than 74,000 Phoenix voters cast their ballot for Greg Stanton for mayor, giving him about 56 percent of the vote, according to early results.About 132,000 people cast votes, and of those, nearly 58,000 picked Gullett.While it ... More >>

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    November 9, 2011

    Phoenix Voters Re-Elect Incumbent Thelda Williams, Select Newcomer Daniel Valenzuela

    Phoenix Councilwoman Thelda Williams handily wins in District 1.​While they were electing Greg Stanton as their next mayor, Phoenix voters also returned Councilwoman Thelda Williams to her seat in District 1, and chose Daniel Valenzuela over Brenda Sperduti to represent them District 5. Like Phoen ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 11, 2011

    We "Drinkify" the Phoenix Bands Featured in Nylon Magazine

    You listen to Sam Means with a Red Stripe. Apparently. ​It's always awesome when our fair burg gets some national attention, and this month, Nylon Magazine profiled Phoenix's music scene in its "America Issue." Writer Madeline Giles centered the spot light on a couple of deserving Phoenix musica ... More >>

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    November 3, 2011

    Foreign Affairs

    You listen to Sam Means with a Red Stripe. Apparently. ​It's always awesome when our fair burg gets some national attention, and this month, Nylon Magazine profiled Phoenix's music scene in its "America Issue." Writer Madeline Giles centered the spot light on a couple of deserving Phoenix musica ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 14, 2011

    Courtney Marie Andrews Explains "Bumper in the Hail"

    ​Last week Jason Woodbury and DJ Dana chatted about Courtney Marie Andrews' latest single "Bumper in the Hail" for Up on the Sun's latest episode of Sound Off. Our experts marveled at the singer's voice as they discussed the lead single off of her upcoming album, No One's Slate Is Clean. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 16, 2011

    Slow Food Phoenix Offers a Prize for New Slogan

    ​Slow Food Phoenix needs some creative help and we thought that one of you Chow Bella readers might be the key. They posted on Facebook that they need a "catchy slogan" or image for their new t-shirts and we know you can come to the rescue. Find out what you'll win if your idea is chosen...

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    November 10, 2011

    Float On

    ​Slow Food Phoenix needs some creative help and we thought that one of you Chow Bella readers might be the key. They posted on Facebook that they need a "catchy slogan" or image for their new t-shirts and we know you can come to the rescue. Find out what you'll win if your idea is chosen...

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    November 21, 2011

    William Shatner is Coming to Phoenix Comicon 2012

    ​"Beam me up, Scotty." "There's...somethingonthewing. Some...thing!" "Rock-it-man." Get your best/worst Shatner impression ready, because Phoenix Comicon announced today that none other than Captain James T. Kirk himself, William Shatner, will be the esteemed guest at the convention on Satu ... More >>

  • Music

    November 24, 2011

    A Life of Science @ Yucca Tap Room

    ​"Beam me up, Scotty." "There's...somethingonthewing. Some...thing!" "Rock-it-man." Get your best/worst Shatner impression ready, because Phoenix Comicon announced today that none other than Captain James T. Kirk himself, William Shatner, will be the esteemed guest at the convention on Satu ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 1, 2011

    Fugazi: Five "Waiting Room" Listening Essentials

    ​ What do Fugazi and The Grateful Dead have in common? The similarities go beyond diehard fans and a few experimental instrumental tracks. These Washington, D.C. post-hardcore juggernauts have joined the ranks of live-oriented acts like The Grateful Dead and Phish by sharing an archive of ov ... More >>

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    December 2, 2011

    Downtown Dine Around and Beans & Greens Soup in Today's Eater's Digest

    ashleyz-sprout.blogspot.com​ Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives?Dine Around, DowntownDo you have plans tomorrow, December 3rd? No? Well, then you're going to want to grab your friends and a few cans of food, hop on the light rail and head to down ... More >>

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    December 8, 2011

    Phoenix Bites Reviews NoRTH Arcadia; Free Printable Holiday Tags Via Love From The Oven

    A round-up of tasty morsels from Valley food blogs. Photos: PhoenixBites.com Cheese plate with tomato jam and charred bread, gnocchi over short ribs with bread crumbs and affogato with Nutella cake.​Taryn Jeffries of PhoenixBItes.com posted loads of mouthwatering food pics from her (and Edi ... More >>

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    December 9, 2011

    Food City's 11th Annual Tamale Festival and Puerto Rican Rum Drinks in Today's Eater's Digest

    shopcookmake.blogspot.com​ Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives?One Tamale, Two Tamale ... Downtown Phoenix is going to be the place to be this weekend. Not only is the 3rd Annual Tequila Fest goin' down but the Food City's 11th Annual Festiva ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 14, 2011

    New Times' Best of App Gets Rave Reviews from iTunes, wired.com

    iTunes​Aw, shucks. Here at New Times and Village Voice Media, we're more accustomed to telling you all about the best places to eat, drink and otherwise enjoy life in Phoenix (traditionally in our annual Best of Phoenix issues, which hits the stands each September) than brag on ourselves ... More >>

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    December 15, 2011

    1967 @ Joe's Grotto

    iTunes​Aw, shucks. Here at New Times and Village Voice Media, we're more accustomed to telling you all about the best places to eat, drink and otherwise enjoy life in Phoenix (traditionally in our annual Best of Phoenix issues, which hits the stands each September) than brag on ourselves ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 15, 2011

    Rice Paper Is Stylish But Needs Soul, in This Week's Cafe Review

    ​Rice Paper, the Vietnamese restaurant on Seventh Street that opened this summer, is unquestionably stylish, but does its cuisine make the cut? Here's a snippet from my review: "And if you're in this midtown neighborhood and willing to sacrifice the more authentic and wallet-friendly dishes f ... More >>

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    December 8, 2011

    Shot Show

    ​Rice Paper, the Vietnamese restaurant on Seventh Street that opened this summer, is unquestionably stylish, but does its cuisine make the cut? Here's a snippet from my review: "And if you're in this midtown neighborhood and willing to sacrifice the more authentic and wallet-friendly dishes f ... More >>

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    December 15, 2011

    1967

    ​Rice Paper, the Vietnamese restaurant on Seventh Street that opened this summer, is unquestionably stylish, but does its cuisine make the cut? Here's a snippet from my review: "And if you're in this midtown neighborhood and willing to sacrifice the more authentic and wallet-friendly dishes f ... More >>

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    December 20, 2011

    Man, 19, Shot 'For Unknown Reason' While Driving Through Phoenix Park

    ​A 19-year-old Phoenix man is in "extremely critical condition" after reportedly getting shot in the head while driving through a Phoenix park last night.Phoenix Sergeant Steve Martos says the victim and a 17-year-old friend were driving through a park at 3100 West Morten Avenue in Phoenix about 8 ... More >>

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    December 22, 2011

    Crying Baby Found Next to Murdered Mom in Phoenix Home

    ​A Phoenix woman's 10-month-old baby was found crying in a Phoenix home last night as she sat next to the bodies of her murdered mother and her mother's boyfriend.The victims have been identified as 24-year-old Marilyn Guerra and Dylan Bell, who's in his mid-20s.Phoenix police say officers respond ... More >>

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    January 3, 2012

    Ignite Food: Officially Happening and Accepting Submissions

    Nick Bastian​Back in November, I reported that Jeff Moriarty, founder of Ignite Phoenix, was planning to launch Ignite Food. And today, that vision is a reality. Jason GarciaJeff Moriarty​With a desire to do for food what Ignite Phoenix has done for ideas -- inspire, educate, and entert ... More >>

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    January 9, 2012

    Closed for Business: Club Silver...Again

    Benjamin LeathermanClub Silver in downtown Phoenix​The nightclubs and bars of Washington Street were alive with music and packed with people this past weekend, save for one spot. Club Silver, the one-story dance joint that specializes in hip-hop and Latin nights, was darker than a moonless night ... More >>

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    January 5, 2012

    The History Boys

    Benjamin LeathermanClub Silver in downtown Phoenix​The nightclubs and bars of Washington Street were alive with music and packed with people this past weekend, save for one spot. Club Silver, the one-story dance joint that specializes in hip-hop and Latin nights, was darker than a moonless night ... More >>

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    January 13, 2012

    Guess Where I'm Eating and Win a Prize!

    ​There are so many Thai food restaurants in the metro Phoenix it's hard to pick a favorite, and everyone has their own, but this Central Phoenix spot has been a stand-by of mine since they took over their one-time-diner digs on McDowell. On a recent trip, I strayed from my typical garlic chicken o ... More >>

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    January 17, 2012

    The Pistoleros, Fitz and the Tantrums, and Dry River Yacht Club Over the Weekend

    ​The Pistoleros, Ghetto Cowgirl and Dead Hot Workshop at Crescent Ballroom Vintage jangle rockers Dead Hot Workshop, The Pistoleros, and Ghetto Cowgirl brought back a little of Mill Avenue's glory day sound to downtown Phoenix. Check out the slideshow. ​Wooden Indian, Spafford, Dry ... More >>

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    January 20, 2012

    Phoenix Celebrates Chinese New Year 2012: A Chow Bella Guide

    Courtesy PhoenixChineseWeek.org​ Monday the 23rd of January kicks off an entire week of festivities for Chinese New Year. According to the Chinese lunar calender, this year is 4710 and the auspicious Year of the Dragon. How auspicious? According to Phoenix Chinese Week, Chinese wedding planners we ... More >>

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    January 24, 2012

    Caramelpalooza 2012: Call for Entries

    ​Hold onto your dental work, Phoenix. It's that time again. Caramelpalooza 2012 will take place Friday, March 2, at Smeeks candy shop in central Phoenix, from 7 p.m. til the caramel runs out. And we're looking for chefs interested in participating in this year's third-annual caramel tasting ... More >>

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    January 27, 2012

    Guess Where I'm Eating and Win a Prize!

    ​It's an easy one this week -- if you guys don't know where I'm eating then you might as well crawl back under that rock that you call home and stay there until next week when I tell you where this bruschetta is from. I'm not even going to give you guys any hints. You know this one. Emai ... More >>

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    January 26, 2012

    Contested Development

    ​It's an easy one this week -- if you guys don't know where I'm eating then you might as well crawl back under that rock that you call home and stay there until next week when I tell you where this bruschetta is from. I'm not even going to give you guys any hints. You know this one. Emai ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 1, 2012

    Feist: Coming to Phoenix and Dropping Video for "The Bad in Each Other"

    ​You know, if Coachella didn't sell out in record time, I'd argue that a lot of Phoenicians wouldn't really need to head out to Indio to catch some big-time shows. M.Ward and fIREHOSE? Coming to Phoenix. Florence and the Machine? Coming to Phoenix. At the Drive In, Refused, Godspeed You Blac ... More >>

  • Music

    February 2, 2012

    Black Cactus Records Presents @ Long Wong's

    ​You know, if Coachella didn't sell out in record time, I'd argue that a lot of Phoenicians wouldn't really need to head out to Indio to catch some big-time shows. M.Ward and fIREHOSE? Coming to Phoenix. Florence and the Machine? Coming to Phoenix. At the Drive In, Refused, Godspeed You Blac ... More >>

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    February 2, 2012

    Factories @ The Sail Inn

    ​You know, if Coachella didn't sell out in record time, I'd argue that a lot of Phoenicians wouldn't really need to head out to Indio to catch some big-time shows. M.Ward and fIREHOSE? Coming to Phoenix. Florence and the Machine? Coming to Phoenix. At the Drive In, Refused, Godspeed You Blac ... More >>

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    January 26, 2012

    Sugar Bowl

    ​You know, if Coachella didn't sell out in record time, I'd argue that a lot of Phoenicians wouldn't really need to head out to Indio to catch some big-time shows. M.Ward and fIREHOSE? Coming to Phoenix. Florence and the Machine? Coming to Phoenix. At the Drive In, Refused, Godspeed You Blac ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 3, 2012

    Man, 30, Rushed to Hospital After Serious Accident at Sky Park Trampoline Park in Phoenix

    ​ A 30-year-old man was rushed to a hospital Thursday evening after a serious accident while jumping at the newly opened Sky Park Indoor Trampoline Park in Phoenix's Arcadia neighborhood."He was not breathing and had no pulse," says Captain Scott Walker of the Phoenix Fire Department.Walker ex ... More >>

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    February 7, 2012

    Roving Secret Supper Club Announces Two Upcoming Experiences (Think Romantic Chateau and Carnevale)

    ​Shhh...have you heard about Culinary Mischief, the roving secret supper club in Phoenix created three years ago by chef and Italian-born foodie Gabriele Bertaccini? Those into dining experiences with a side of intrigue might want to take note. Culinary Mischief is returning on Tuesday, Febr ... More >>

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    February 2, 2012

    Cart Toon Network

    ​Shhh...have you heard about Culinary Mischief, the roving secret supper club in Phoenix created three years ago by chef and Italian-born foodie Gabriele Bertaccini? Those into dining experiences with a side of intrigue might want to take note. Culinary Mischief is returning on Tuesday, Febr ... More >>

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    January 12, 2012

    Wonder Women

    ​Shhh...have you heard about Culinary Mischief, the roving secret supper club in Phoenix created three years ago by chef and Italian-born foodie Gabriele Bertaccini? Those into dining experiences with a side of intrigue might want to take note. Culinary Mischief is returning on Tuesday, Febr ... More >>

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