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May 18, 2012
Three Things to Eat, Drink, and Bake This Weekend
BBQ, beer, peaches -- sounds like the makings of a spectacular time! This weekend is packed full of fun outdoor food events and you better get outside and take advantage of 'em before even just the though of stepping one foot outside gives you a sunburn. Here's what's on our plate this weekend. ... More >>
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May 14, 2012
Sean Paul, Talib Kweli, Ravi Shankar
Back in the early 2000s, Sean Paul's dutty rock dominated the airwaves and party playlists all over the world. Sean Paul is making somewhat of a comeback with a new album that nobody knew was released this year. We'll see if the tracks on Tomahawk Technique are good enough to still make people drop ... More >>
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March 15, 2012
Game of Throws
Back in the early 2000s, Sean Paul's dutty rock dominated the airwaves and party playlists all over the world. Sean Paul is making somewhat of a comeback with a new album that nobody knew was released this year. We'll see if the tracks on Tomahawk Technique are good enough to still make people drop ... More >>
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March 2, 2012
Spring Training 2012 Dining Guide: Take Me Out to (Eat Near) the Ball Game
All week long here at Chow Bella, we've shared our suggestions for where to eat and drink during Spring Training. In case you missed any, here are all 10 of our mini-guides, divided geographically by ballpark. Remember, this is a car town -- you'll have to drive (or be driven) to just about eve ... More >>
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March 1, 2012
Spring Forward
All week long here at Chow Bella, we've shared our suggestions for where to eat and drink during Spring Training. In case you missed any, here are all 10 of our mini-guides, divided geographically by ballpark. Remember, this is a car town -- you'll have to drive (or be driven) to just about eve ... More >>
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February 29, 2012
Where to Eat and Drink Near Salt River Fields
Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies: Salt River Fields 7555 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, saltriverfields.com The most important advice we can give you regarding finding food near Salt River Fields: avoid the Pavillions shopping center, unless McDonald's and 5 & Diner are your idea of fine dining. ... More >>
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February 1, 2012
Cycle: Rolling and Climbing Along Bush Highway and Usery Pass
Deep in the east Valley, between the Superstitions and Saguaro Lake in the shadows of the Four Peaks, a ribbon of rolling roadway known as Bush Highway cuts through the desert.Meandering along the banks of the Salt River, this stretch of tarmac unwinds through undulating terrain lined with saguaros ... More >>
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January 16, 2012
Street Eats Food Truck Festival Offers Tasty Food, Long Lines, and a Few Lessons for Next Time
Editor's Note, in the interest of full disclosure: While Chow Bella wasn't directly involved, Phoenix New Times was a sponsor of the Street Eats Food Truck festival. From $5 parking to $4 samples (what happened to the $2 vouchers we were promised?!) Saturday's Street Eats food truck fes ... More >>
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January 13, 2012
Three Things to Eat, Drink and Bake This Weekend
Are you guys ready to end the week? I sure am, especially since it's a three day weekend which means I might be able to slip a beer or three in on Friday and be able to fully recover by Tuesday morning. 1. Eat Lobster Grilled CheeseAside from partaking in a few a cocktails of the craft beer ... More >>
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January 11, 2012
Indian Law & Order Commission to Discuss Indian Justice System Reforms
Image: indianlawandordercommission.com Problems with the Indian justice system will be discussed by a federally mandated advisory panel this week at the Talking Stick Hotel on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.Law enforcement on Native American lands, from arrest to sentencing, re ... More >>
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January 11, 2012
Win Free Tickets to the Street Eats Food Truck Festival this Saturday!
By now you've likely got your calendar marked for the first big food truck event of 2012. But do you have your tickets yet? From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., this Saturday, January 14, at Salt River Fields near Talking Stick Resort, the Street Eats Food Truck Festival, presented by New Times, will featur ... More >>
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January 9, 2012
Street Eats Food Truck Festival With Tyler Florence Rolls Into Salt River Fields This Saturday
Looks as if the Valley's food truck phenomenon of 2011 is continuing into the start of the new year -- and this time, its bringing celebrity TV chef Tyler Florence and a bit of baseball with it. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., this Saturday, January 14, at Salt River Fields near Talking Stick Resort, the S ... More >>
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January 6, 2012
Medical-Marijuana Law Doesn't Apply on Loop 101 From About McKellips to 90th Street; Pot Patient Says Car Seized by Tribal Cops
Under Arizona's Medical Marijuana Act, motorists with state-issued pot cards can legally transport a small amount of "medicine" in their vehicles -- but not on tribal lands.And those Native American lands include a strip of the Loop 101 freeway that runs from south of McKellips Road to the Pima Road ... More >>
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November 1, 2011
Winner of Best Reader Caption For Photo of Michele Bachmann, Trent Franks, and Russell Pearce: Reggie VV
James KingThe United State Geological Survey announced today that due to the confluence of three dopes, the Salt River ran backwards for the first time in recorded history.Congratulations to the New Times reader who goes by the handle Reggie VV, you are the proud winner of this week's New Times Y ... More >>
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October 27, 2011
Get Lifted
James KingThe United State Geological Survey announced today that due to the confluence of three dopes, the Salt River ran backwards for the first time in recorded history.Congratulations to the New Times reader who goes by the handle Reggie VV, you are the proud winner of this week's New Times Y ... More >>
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September 15, 2011
September 15 In Blogs: Allison Crouse, Slightly Stoopid, Los Sombreros, and the Phoenix Fireball
In the 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries:
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June 30, 2011
SRP Transformer Catches Fire -- 80,000 Residents in Mesa and Apache Junction Without Power
employeenetwork.comAbout 80,000 people in Mesa and Apache Junction are currently without power due to a fire on a Salt River Project transformer. The transformer -- located on the corner of Power Road and University Drive in northeast Mesa -- caught fire this morning about 11:45, leaving about ... More >>
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June 13, 2011
Five Songs That Chronicle the Salt River Tubing Experience
No matter how many times you've stated the contrary, you will more than likely find yourself on a black buoyant tube floating along Salt River's murky waters this summer. You will drink copious amounts of alcohol, forget to apply sun block on at least 13 percent of your body, and you will lose at le ... More >>
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June 13, 2011
June 13 In Blogs: Vicente Fernandez, Spring Bling, Hip Hop, Cheese 'n Stuff Deli, and Gabrielle Giffords
In the 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries:
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May 31, 2011
Memorial Day Turns Salt River Into Outdoor Strip Club -- Complete With Floating Stripper Pole *VIDEO*
www.kmle108.com ...and outdoor strip club.Straight from the their parents must be so proud files: The Memorial Day weekend once again turned the Salt River into an outdoor strip club -- complete with a floating stripper pole -- and someone had the good sense to record it on video.It's not ... More >>
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May 12, 2011
American Beauties
www.kmle108.com ...and outdoor strip club.Straight from the their parents must be so proud files: The Memorial Day weekend once again turned the Salt River into an outdoor strip club -- complete with a floating stripper pole -- and someone had the good sense to record it on video.It's not ... More >>
Blogs
March 29, 2011
Roger Clyne Trying to Break Record for Most Sombreros in One Place
Did you know there was a Guinness world record for the most sombreros assembled in one place? Well, apparently there is, and local rockers Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers wants to break it at the CD release party for their new album, Unida Cantina. Cantina, the recording of which is the s ... More >>
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March 17, 2011
Cactus League: Week Four
Did you know there was a Guinness world record for the most sombreros assembled in one place? Well, apparently there is, and local rockers Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers wants to break it at the CD release party for their new album, Unida Cantina. Cantina, the recording of which is the s ... More >>
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March 10, 2011
Arizona Cactus League 2011: Week Three
Did you know there was a Guinness world record for the most sombreros assembled in one place? Well, apparently there is, and local rockers Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers wants to break it at the CD release party for their new album, Unida Cantina. Cantina, the recording of which is the s ... More >>
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March 3, 2011
Cactus League: Week Two
Did you know there was a Guinness world record for the most sombreros assembled in one place? Well, apparently there is, and local rockers Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers wants to break it at the CD release party for their new album, Unida Cantina. Cantina, the recording of which is the s ... More >>
Blogs
February 28, 2011
Spring Training Eats: North Scottsdale
The D-Backs and Rockies now call Salt River Field home, at least for spring training.Peanuts and Cracker Jacks? Uh, sorry, but even the most hardcore baseball fan will eventually get fed up with all the ballpark junk food and start looking for a real meal. Where to go for some good grub ... More >>
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February 24, 2011
Cactus League: Week One
The D-Backs and Rockies now call Salt River Field home, at least for spring training.Peanuts and Cracker Jacks? Uh, sorry, but even the most hardcore baseball fan will eventually get fed up with all the ballpark junk food and start looking for a real meal. Where to go for some good grub ... More >>
Blogs
January 12, 2011
Triple Homicide Victims Found Near Salt River Bottom Identified
Phoenix Police DepartmentAdrian Moreno's JeepThe bodies of three men found dead near the Salt River bottom were identified by Phoenix police Tuesday. The men, thought to be victims of a triple homicide, were identified as Adrian Moreno, 38, Raul Piziarro, 28, and Jimmy Alejandro Villa, 23.
Blogs
January 4, 2011
Mountain Lions Spotted Near Lower Salt River: One More Reason to Not Go Tubing
www.wikipedia.comDon't be surprised if you bump into this guy if you go to the Lower Salt River.If a bunch of drunk, loud, obnoxious college-aged kids floating down the Lower Salt River on tubes isn't enough to keep you away from what is otherwise a gorgeous part of the Valley, now you have large ... More >>
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November 4, 2010
Hero Worship
www.wikipedia.comDon't be surprised if you bump into this guy if you go to the Lower Salt River.If a bunch of drunk, loud, obnoxious college-aged kids floating down the Lower Salt River on tubes isn't enough to keep you away from what is otherwise a gorgeous part of the Valley, now you have large ... More >>
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August 19, 2010
Fat Saturday
Get nearly naked at the riv
Blogs
July 26, 2010
July 26 In Blogs: Zack de la Rocha, Rachel Bess, Justin Bieber, Night Train, and Baseball Bats
In the 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries:
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July 22, 2010
Costume Drama
Float on in fancy dress at the Salt
Blogs
July 21, 2010
Morning Poll: Is Broken Dam at Tempe Town Lake Freak-Out Worthy?
New TimesOne of four dams at the west end of Tempe Town Lake burst last night, allowing about 750 million gallons of water to pour into the empty Salt River bed, and causing Tempe residents, the media, and government officials to freak out.Check out some photos of the lake draining here.Within mi ... More >>
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July 21, 2010
Tempe Town Lake Photos: Bird's Eye View of the Emptied Lake
The giant balloon dam pooling the Salt River into Tempe Town Lake burst last night, sending 750 million gallons of water downstream. Last night we brought you photos of the immediate aftermath.Today, we received three photos taken from the seventh floor of the Hayden Ferry building that help ... More >>
Blogs
July 5, 2010
Salt River Tubing, Cheap Trick, Soyal, and Down the Rabbit Hole Over the Holiday Weekend
Salt River Tubing on Fourth of July Weekend The Salt River was more crowded by Bikini-clad beauties and alcohol-swilling ruffians than normal on July 4th Weekend. Check out the aquatic antics in these photos...see photos Cheap Trick at Talking Stick Resort on 7/3/10 I've seen these d ... More >>
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July 1, 2010
Rec Yourself
Hit the Salt River this holiday weekend
Blogs
June 28, 2010
Avondale Police: Do You Know This Tattoo? Police Using Victim's Ink to Try and Identify Woman Found Dead in Salt River
Police say a tattoo similar to this one was found on the body of a woman discovered dead in the Salt River yesterday.The Avondale Police Department is asking the public's help in identifying the body of a woman found dead in the Salt River over the weekend and they're hoping a tattoo (pictured) f ... More >>
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May 27, 2010
Salt River Heroes = Litter Zero
Police say a tattoo similar to this one was found on the body of a woman discovered dead in the Salt River yesterday.The Avondale Police Department is asking the public's help in identifying the body of a woman found dead in the Salt River over the weekend and they're hoping a tattoo (pictured) f ... More >>
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August 20, 2009
Foie Mardi Gras
Salt River Tubing throws a Deep South-style bash
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June 11, 2009
Booty Call
Buccaneers shanghai the Salt
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April 30, 2009
River Phoenix
As Ronnie Van Zant would say, turn it up
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April 2, 2009
El Tour de Phoenix
As Ronnie Van Zant would say, turn it up
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October 4, 2007
Rio Grand
As Ronnie Van Zant would say, turn it up
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August 9, 2007
Return of the Native
Hi-rez spinner hits the decks at Hollywood Alley
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July 19, 2007
Undead in the Water
Ghouls, spooks, and freaks chill out on the Salt
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June 7, 2007
Rollin' on the Redneck River
Ghouls, spooks, and freaks chill out on the Salt
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April 27, 2006
Cash Cabal
Powerful developers must be stopped from sullying scenic Papago Park with another Valley resort
Dining
February 8, 2001
Slot Luck
Diners luck out with Casino Arizona's new upscale Cholla restaurant
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