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March 7, 2012
Premium Olive Oil Shop Now Open at Biltmore Fashion Park
Calling itself, "the premium olive oil experience," Oliv, a new boutique and tasting room featuring over sixty flavors of olive oils and balsamic vinegars, is now open at the Biltmore Fashion Park. Open since late December and founded by Awie and Isabeau du Toit, who own a olive farm in South Afri ... More >>
Culture
January 19, 2012
The Valley's Dining Scene Has Plenty to Love
Calling itself, "the premium olive oil experience," Oliv, a new boutique and tasting room featuring over sixty flavors of olive oils and balsamic vinegars, is now open at the Biltmore Fashion Park. Open since late December and founded by Awie and Isabeau du Toit, who own a olive farm in South Afri ... More >>
Blogs
December 30, 2011
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 >>
Dining
December 29, 2011
Laura Hahnefeld Looks at the Year of the Food Truck
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 >>
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December 6, 2011
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 >>
Music
November 10, 2011
Kongos @ Crescent Ballroom
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 >>
Blogs
October 26, 2011
Saffron Kitchen Says Goodbye to Phoenix
A bit of bad news popped up on our Facebook feed this past weekend. It was a post from Saffron Kitchen (who brought their savoy pies to Valley farmer's markets each week) which read... "Here's the news we have been holding off on sharing for as long as possible. We are relocating to the Bay ... More >>
Blogs
October 20, 2011
The Serene Dominic Show Version 2.0: Kongos
One of the advantages of being older than dirt is seeing some of your New Times predictions come true. Luckily this one didn't take too long. I anticipated big things for these four brothers from South Africa, who call themselves KONGOS, when I first wrote about them in 2007. So it has been n ... More >>
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July 21, 2011
KONGOS Explains "I'm Only Joking"
Later this month local rock quartet, Kongos will be performing at KWSS FM's benefit concert in hopes of salvaging the floundering independent radio station. The station has been instrumental in helping the band gain notoriety on the home front, and the band of brothers is eager to do their p ... More >>
Blogs
June 14, 2011
Renegade Canteen's First Anniversary and Banana Cream Pie in Today's Eater's Digest
simply-delicious.co.za Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives?Happy Anniversary! Today marks the one year anniversary of North Scottsdale Restaurant, Renegade Canteen. Congratulations! The upscale eatery is celebrating by throwing a birthday bash co ... More >>
Blogs
June 9, 2011
DJ Solarize Passes Away at 26
Leon Botha, who is often associated with Die Antwoord, has passed away from complications with progeria, according to Stereogum.Botha is also known as DJ Solarize. He's known for being a prominent visual artist in Cape Town, South Africa, as well. He appeared in South African hip-hop duo Die Antwoor ... More >>
Blogs
May 27, 2011
Saffron Kitchen Pies: Last Farmers' Market Appearance 'til Fall
Saffron Kitchen Your average pot pie pales in comparison to Andrea White's made-with-love version.Andrea White of Saffron Kitchen has made a name for herself dishing up Sexy and Sassy pies at farmers' markets around town. If you're a regular, you've probably sampled her flaky, buttery crus ... More >>
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May 26, 2011
Fine Toons
Saffron Kitchen Your average pot pie pales in comparison to Andrea White's made-with-love version.Andrea White of Saffron Kitchen has made a name for herself dishing up Sexy and Sassy pies at farmers' markets around town. If you're a regular, you've probably sampled her flaky, buttery crus ... More >>
Blogs
May 25, 2011
Up-and-Coming Wines: Trendy Blends and Rebounding Regions
UNCORK THE ISSUE: Trend-spotting wines is a talent that eludes us, so we instead pick the brains of the most in-the-know wine gurus (see last week's mention of The Scholium Project Wines). This week, we ask Wine Goddesses Katherine Conrad and Erin Giarda of Arcadia Fine Wine for the answers in broad ... More >>
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May 20, 2011
Abri Van Straten Talks About the Function of Art, Being Married to Kristin Bauer, and His Upcoming Performance at Phoenix Comicon
Jasmin KuhnAbri Van StratenIf you've looked at the musical artists lined up to play at Phoenix Comicon next weekend, you may have noticed that one of these things is not like the others. That would be singer-songwriter Abri Van Straten, whose picturesque acoustic folk songs contrast starkly with ... More >>
Blogs
May 13, 2011
Saffron Kitchen Pops Up with a South African One-Night-Only Dinner
If you frequent local farmers' markets, no doubt you've been tempted by Andrea White's sassy, swanky, sexy (can you tell we love her names?!) Saffron Kitchen pies. Now White is presenting a one-night pop up dinner, Thursday, May 19, at Cycle, called "Ubuntu in Phoenix." The price ... More >>
Blogs
January 20, 2011
Lion Meat is Back on the Plate in Arizona
Hold your picket signs, people. The folks at Mesa's Il Vinaio are not serving lion meat again. After last year's uproar, when owner Cameron Selogie started serving lion burgers as a special for the World Cup (um, do they really even eat lion in South Africa?), the restaurant started getting pr ... More >>
Blogs
October 12, 2010
Die Antwoord Has Five Albums Already Planned
South African hip-hop group Die Antwoord has five albums up its sleeve that are ready to go, according to Consequence of Sound.The first album in their line of releases is $O$, which they named "because if we didn't make it with this album we were gonna be f*cked," Ninja said.The second album has ... More >>
Blogs
October 11, 2010
Andrea Kretzmann of Saffron Kitchen
Photo courtesy of Lizzie Kimball via Andrea Kretzmann The business: Saffron Kitchen What they're packin': Meat and vegetable pies with a South African flair Where you can find them: More Valley farmers' markets will be added soon. Find your fix on Thursdays at the Market at Hayden Station P ... More >>
Blogs
September 16, 2010
The Parlotones on Dancing, Politics and Making it in America
Chances are few in the crowd at Arizona Fall Frenzy will have heard of The Parlotones but, believe it or not, they've sold more records than The Killers, U2, and Coldplay.In their native South Africa, at least.Like X-Japan, this band who's huge on the other side of the world -- as in, they sell t ... More >>
Blogs
July 16, 2010
Phil Mickelson Already Out Of Contention At British Open
americansportsblog.com Phil MickelsonYesterday we wrote about the scenarios in which Phil Mickelson could overtake Tiger Woods for the top spot in golf. Well, less than 24 hours later, we can throw all of that out the window. After battling heavy wind and chilly temperatures for two days, ... More >>
Calendar
July 8, 2010
Soccer City West
Last chance to hear the vuvuzela concerto
Calendar
June 24, 2010
2010 World Cup: USA vs. Ghana
Last chance to hear the vuvuzela concerto
Blogs
June 18, 2010
World Cup Theme by Shakira Plagiarized?
While Americans don't take to football ("soccer" in our land) the way the rest of the world does, there's something special about the World Cup. Something so special, that even musicians can't help put take part in all the excitement. While R. Kelly wrote an official theme for the global quadrennial ... More >>
Calendar
June 17, 2010
Morning Glory
Wake up, y’all. The Americans are on the tube.
Blogs
June 16, 2010
Cat Cora: Part 2 of Our Interview With the Iron Chef
Yesterday, we gave you an appetizer for next week's main dish: a Chow Bella- and Changing Hands-hosted booksigning with Iron Chef and cookbook dynamo Cat Cora, who's currently touring the country to promote Cat Cora's Classics With a Twist. She'll be at the bookstore at 7 p.m. on June 23, a ... More >>
Blogs
June 15, 2010
Scouting Slovenia: Check Out the Country's "Hottest Star" a Musician Named "Magnifico"
Since Slovenia is the United States' next opponent in that sporting event we're all pretending to care about because we're bored the very exciting 2010 World Cup in beautiful South Africa, I paid special attention to a press release I received this morning about Magnifico, purportedly the country ... More >>
Blogs
June 11, 2010
A Reason To Watch the U.S. in the World Cup: Phoenix Product Robbie Findley
lasoccernews.comThe pageantry, spirit and global fascination should be enough to get even casual soccer fans to plop down and watch a game or two of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. But if it somehow isn't, there is a local connection between Valley residents and the iconic tournament being played ... More >>
Calendar
April 22, 2010
Maal Culture
West African rock-and-blues fusion jams in Scottsdale
Blogs
March 15, 2010
More Than 50 Grammy Winners Perform in the Same Room on the Same Night. Who Wins?
Jen RogersThe Phoenix Chorale tearing up Seattle.If you believe that record sales equal musical relevance, then you may think that classical music -- which accounted for less than 3 percent of all record sales in 2009 -- needs to be locked up in some museum archive along with the dinosaur bones. ... More >>
News
March 4, 2010
Arizona's Down on Brown and Suffering Economically; Plus, Tohono O'odham Chairman Ned Norris Finally Gets in Touch
Jen RogersThe Phoenix Chorale tearing up Seattle.If you believe that record sales equal musical relevance, then you may think that classical music -- which accounted for less than 3 percent of all record sales in 2009 -- needs to be locked up in some museum archive along with the dinosaur bones. ... More >>
Calendar
April 30, 2009
You Do Not Hate Dave Matthews
Jen RogersThe Phoenix Chorale tearing up Seattle.If you believe that record sales equal musical relevance, then you may think that classical music -- which accounted for less than 3 percent of all record sales in 2009 -- needs to be locked up in some museum archive along with the dinosaur bones. ... More >>
Dining
April 16, 2009
The Phoenician’s Partnership with Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s J&G Steakhouse is a Perfect Pairing
Jen RogersThe Phoenix Chorale tearing up Seattle.If you believe that record sales equal musical relevance, then you may think that classical music -- which accounted for less than 3 percent of all record sales in 2009 -- needs to be locked up in some museum archive along with the dinosaur bones. ... More >>
Calendar
January 22, 2009
Red-Hot, White, and Brown
Canadian-Indian comic seeks world domination
Calendar
October 2, 2008
O Henry
Outspoken punk icon speaks out
Music
February 21, 2008
Ladysmith Black Mambazo celebrates Zulu tradition
Outspoken punk icon speaks out
Music
March 15, 2007
Brotherly Love
The Kongo's musical dynasty
Film
October 26, 2006
History Lessons
The story of an ’80s anti-apartheid activist carries overtones of the present
Film
March 23, 2006
Thugs and Kisses
A South African street fighter finds redemption
Film
March 2, 2006
Get Down With Dave
Chappelle returns with a raucous Party
Film
June 9, 2005
Love, African Style
Drama devolves into romance
Music
February 3, 2005
Rise Against, and Tsunami Bomb
Punk with a conscience
Calendar
January 25, 2001
Out of Africa
A show of works by William Kentridge
News
May 18, 2000
Spender Bender
Campaign contributions buy the strangest things
Calendar
September 16, 1999
Quilt Trip
Campaign contributions buy the strangest things
Culture
November 27, 1997
Hope Opera
Fugard's Valley Song keys into South African optimism
Dining
April 24, 1997
Second Helpings
Fugard's Valley Song keys into South African optimism
News
June 13, 1996
Night Train
Fugard's Valley Song keys into South African optimism
Film
January 25, 1996
Apartheid and Seek
Fugard's Valley Song keys into South African optimism
Dining
November 9, 1995
Grand Prix-Fixe
Fugard's Valley Song keys into South African optimism
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