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Touch of Spice

24 Legitimately Fascinating Facts About Beer

We're a sucker for a good infographic and this one is a doozy. We were particularly amused by the revelation that hops, which gives many beers their distinctive strong flavor, is genetically related to cannabis. Perhaps when legalization finally sweeps the nation we can look forward to extra strong ... More >>

Flying High

In Stoker, Girlhood Blooms Into Violence

Quick PHX 2013: Eat

10 Best Things I Ate in January

Like a lot of folks in the Valley, I was stricken by germs of the nastiest nature this month (so many hot toddies and TV). See also: The 10 Best Things I Ate in 2012 But despite the lingering ailments, I still managed to find some great eats for January. From old favorites to new finds and cheap ... More >>

The Secret Is Out on New India Bazaar & Cuisine

New India Bazaar & Cuisine: Shedding Light on a Grocery Store's Secret Restaurant

New India Bazaar & Cuisine didn't always have a secret restaurant. For four years, it was strictly an Indian grocery in a strip mall on Seventh Street in Central Phoenix. It wasn't until January 2012 that its Punjabi-minded eatery opened, ever so quietly, for business. And for those in the know, th ... More >>

Lee's Cream Liqueur Closes Today; Free Ice Cream From Noon to 7 P.M.

After nearly three successful years on Stetson Drive, Lee's Cream Liqueur -- the pretty-in-pink but adults-only shop selling booze-infused ice cream closes today. See also: -- Eleven Favorite Ice Cream Shops in Greater Phoenix

A Culinary Crossroads at Khyber Halal

Khyber Halal: Three Cuisines in One

Khyber Halal is a culinary crossroads of sorts. A unique mix of the familiar and the unexplored, this casual spot in Phoenix features foods from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and India, where each nation's cuisine is as diverse as the restaurant's staff of family members. "Pakistani dishes take longer to ... More >>

Fusion Hybrid

Here's the Menu for the New Dhaba Cafe: Serving Up Street Food, Indian Style, in Tempe

Looking for a primo parantha? How about a terrific tawa aloo? If you're in Tempe you can get them both, as well as several other types of Indian street food, at the Dhaba Cafe, the new fast-casual eatery from The Dhaba, the Indian restaurant specializing in the foods of the Punjab region of Norther ... More >>

Khan Man

Doc Jumping

India Grill Explores the Richer Cuisine of the Country's Northern Region

India Grill: Rich 'n' Creamy 'n' Butter Chicken-y

"Hello and welcome to India Grill. Light or dark?" "...?..." "Light or dark?" There's a first time for everything. And if you happen to have the good fortune of coming upon Tempe's India Grill, this curious question (not "table or booth") will be asked of you at dusk, alluding to which side of th ... More >>

Three-In-One Khyber Halal Serves Up Cuisine of Pakistan, Afghanistan, and India

When a new spot opens in town, we can't wait to check it out -- and let you know our initial impressions, share a few photos, and dish about some menu items. First Taste, as the name implies, is not a full-blown review, but instead a peek inside restaurants that have just opened, sampling a few item ... More >>

Punjabi Spices at The Dhaba

Trying to follow spices in an Indian kitchen can get complicated real fast, and it gets even more difficult when breaking apart the vast regional differences. We're breaking it down at The Dhaba with Punjabi flavors from North India.

Murg Makhani, or Butter Chicken to You and Me

Ando Muneno​ ​Tired of the same old tired orange chicken and California rolls? Want to venture beyond the standard suburban-stale take-out? Here comes Chop PHX, with the Valley's rarer Asian offerings. This Week: Murg Makhani from India Oven (1315 S. Gilbert Rd., Mesa) The Basics: Mur ... More >>

Henry Rollins on Occupants, the Occupy Movement, and the Radio

​There aren't a lot of middle-of-the-roaders when it comes to Henry Rollins. You love him or you hate him, and he gives you plenty of chances to do either: He hosts a radio show on KCRW (doing remarkable things like following up a Curtis Mayfield cut with a jam by Japanese drone-rockers Boris ... More >>

Rupa and The April Fishes To Play the MIM This Saturday, Get a Free Download Here

​They don't come much more "multi-cultural" than Rupa and the April Fishes. Born in California to Indian parents, songwriter Rupa Marya was raised in France, India, and the United States. The music she makes with her group, The April Fishes, borrows sounds from all of her cultures. French nouvel ... More >>

Pani Puri: Chaat 101

Ando Muneno​Tired of the same old tired orange chicken and California rolls? Want to venture beyond the standard suburban-stale take-out? Here comes Chop PHX, with the Valley's rarer Asian offerings. This Week:Pani Puri from Little India (1813 E Baseline Rd.Tempe) The Basics: Pani puri is o ... More >>

Skull of Human Child Up For Grabs on Craigslist

www.craigslist.com​If you're in need of the skull of a human child, you're in luck; one is currently for sale on Craigslist.According to the Craigslist post, the skull is "missin' most teeth," and likely is that of a 12 to 14-year-old child.

Brewed For Battle: Blind IPA Taste Test

Jonathan McNamaraA blind IPA taste test? Let's hop to it!​At what point does one elevate from merely drinking beer to being a full-on beer snob? Answer: when you feel compelled to tell other people what to drink. And the inevitable result of this peculiar ailment is the beer argument. In the ... More >>

Craft Beer Competition and Sampling Event and Grilled Oysters in Today's Eater's Digest

Tastespotting.com ​Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives? Craft Beer Tasting Tonight!  Join beer brewers, beer judges and beer lovers at Taste of Tops tonight for the first round of judging for the Great Arizona Beer Festival Craft Beer Competi ... More >>

Craft Beer Competition and Sampling Event and Grilled Oysters in Today's Eater's Digest

Tastespotting.com ​Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives? Craft Beer Tasting Tonight!  Join beer brewers, beer judges and beer lovers at Taste of Tops tonight for the first round of judging for the Great Arizona Beer Festival Craft Beer Competi ... More >>

So Sari

Heritage Square gives it up to the globe’s second largest country

Songs in the Key of Life

Musical culture for a cause

What is Asafetida and Where Can I Find It?

Carol Blonder Asafetida​I have a recipe that calls for asafetida. What is it and where can I find it? Asafetida (also asafoedita) is a spice associated with cuisines of the southern and western regions of India. The pungent spice packs a strong (to some offensive) odor, smelling like an on ... More >>

Tempe's Little India Has a Lot to Chaat About

Epically Epic Epic

Ancient Indian tale is brought to life

How do I use my wok?

We were recently asked by a first time home owner: I received a wok from the Asian market as a gift, what do I do with my wok?   Carol Blonder Seasoned Wok​ Woks are most commonly known as the preferred cooking vessel in creating stir-fry. Those of us who dwell in the Western hemisphe ... More >>

New in Mesa: India Oven

​How did they know I was craving Indian food? Somebody read my mind and gave me a call about a new place that opened several weeks ago in Mesa, called India Oven. Punjabi cuisine is the focus, and the extensive menu has a lot of tempting dishes -- a dozen different lamb entrees, goat cooke ... More >>

June 21 In Blogs: Neo-Nazis, Fight Club Sadisco, Club Red, Petite Maison, and Lil' Wayne

​​​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:

The X Files

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Earth Week "Bargains," Le Creuset Class and Everything Soy in Today's Eater's Digest

An early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives. ​ The Four Seasons Resort in Scottsdale is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Earth Day for the entire week. The Onyx Bar & Lounge will be offering the TREEtini cocktail for $16 each(what?!). For each cocktail so ... More >>

Chuckle Down-Dog

Laugh it off at East West Exchange

Restless Spiritualist

Globetrotting photog tracks time and myth

Red-Hot, White, and Brown

Canadian-Indian comic seeks world domination

Restless Spiritualist

Globetrotting photog tracks time and myth

The Dhaba has Indian food fit for kings and Punjabi truck drivers

The Liquidator

Murder’s cheaper than Starbucks in urban-legend short

East Infection

No Naan Sense

Tikka moment to check out this tandoori

Foam Follows Function

NICE THAI

CASTE PARTY

TANDOOR VITTLES