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Leo's Island BBQ Brings Peoria a Taste of Hawaii

Leo's Island BBQ: Peoria's Hawaiian Punch

For those who prefer their carb and protein loads delivered via a plastic foam container, there may not be a more perfect meal than the Hawaiian plate lunch. See also: - Chasing Amy: Overcooked Reality and the Decline of Western Civility - The Original ChopShop in Scottsdale Caters to the Healthy C ... More >>

Where to Eat and Drink -- and Buy Cowboy Boots -- in Hermosillo, Sonora (Part 2)

The problem with traveling to eat is that by 11 a.m., with terrible coffee, pastries, tortillas and seafood in my stomach, I was full to the point of wanting nothing more than a nap in an air-conditioned room. You know that sun that spreads out throughout the Valley of the Sun? That same sun focuses ... More >>

Ramen Rematch: Republic Ramen vs. Sushi Ken

When you've had ramen done right, you just know. It's a shame it's even referred to by the same name as its Styrofoam cup counterpart. The base is always a flavorful, unique broth with an extra boost from added traditional Japanese veggies like seaweed (Japan's bay leaf) and kamaboko. All that's pou ... More >>

$10 Lunch at Dilly's Deli

We were in the mood for a sandwich, and after having seen several Dilly's Deli locations around the Valley, decided to stop in for lunch at the Scottsdale Airpark location. See also: - $10 Lunch at Green Vegetarian Restaurant -$10 Lunch at Cafe @ Rio -$10 Lunch at BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse

Six More Food(ie) Terms that Drive Laurie Notaro Nuts

It turns out people get pissed when you call them out for acting elitist for something they have to do or they die. We all have to eat; but when you start acting kinda Big Ike about it, you ruin it for everybody. Thus, here are six more terms plus a bonus round that I'd like to permanently strike fr ... More >>

Miss Congeniality

SMoCA's "Extended Collapse" Is a Deconstruction Disaster

Fry Girl's Year of Eating Dangerously

Liver (and Onions): TEXAZ Grill

Erica O'NeilCan you spot the liver smothered by bacon and onions at TEXAZ Grill?​ Despite what the supermarket aisles may lead you to believe, there's more to an animal than neatly wrapped Styrofoam trays of meat. From tongue to tail, offal (pronounced awful) encompasses all those taboo edibles th ... More >>

Pastis vs. Pittsburgh Willy's: Another Pierogi Gets Burned

Last week, one of the dudes hired by the Pittsburgh Pirates to run around in a pierogi costume was fired for comments he made about the team on Facebook. Not being from Pennsylvania, I could've cared less about the ridiculous mascot and his social media woes. But the incident did ... More >>

Tongue: Tacos de Lengua

Erica O'Neil Tongue on tongue action! Two lengua, one cabeza taco from Taqueria Mi Casita. ​Despite what the supermarket aisle may lead you to believe, there's more to an animal than neatly wrapped Styrofoam trays of meat. From tongue to tail, offal (pronounced awful) encompasses all those ... More >>

Slush Life

Ma'i Island Grill: Lunch $10 and Under

Aloha! If you have never experienced Hawaiian Barbecue, you are missing out, my ​friend. Ma'i Island Grill has been around the ASU area for quite some time now. Initially starting out in the now demolished West Arches complex on University, owner Jay thankfully moved across the street on Fore ... More >>

Caffiend: Inside the Bungalow's Instant Karma

​Looking at the quaint, historic home that houses Inside the Bungalow off Robson and Main Streets in Mesa, one would never suspect the danger that lurks inside, in the form of a coffee drink known as "Instant Karma." This drink is a "red eye" (coffee mixed with two shots of espresso), and it's one ... More >>

Village Vanguard

Couple builds homes that won’t be foreclosed

Woodlands Vegetarian and Café Krishna Pack Chandler With Ethnic Vegetarian Specialties

Captain Joel Fox Pays $450 Fine in SCA Case; $315,000 Fine Looming for Keeping Donors' Names Secret

Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Captain Joel Fox has until the end of the month to cough up information about the people behind last year's shadowy $105,000 donation to the Republican Party, says the elections department."We believe if he goes past July 1st in the timing of all this, then the $315, ... More >>

Arty Animals

Artlink’s bouncing baby fest comes of (drinking) age

Pop Culture: Coke, Pepsi and RC Face Off in Cherry Form

It's easy to forget now, when there are over a dozen flavors of Coca-Cola available, but a bottled cherry cola -- as opposed to the sort of cherry colas mixed up traditionally at drugstores and diners -- was once a revolution. Like you'd probably expect, Coke came up with it, Pepsi borrowed the idea ... More >>

Phoenix Vietnamese Catholics will have a place to worship in their native language upon the completion of Vietnamese Martyrs Church

A bigger screen does nothing to flatter Sex and the City: The Movie

Earth Day 5K at Tempe Beach Park

Robrt L. Pela does not recycle

Korean Score

Grime and Punishment

Artist makes God's creatures pay for our filthy transgressions

Psycho Gypsy Drummer Found Dead

Reunion show goes on as tribute

Theater Scene

What's running now

Theater Scene

What's running now

Theater Scene

What's running now

Theater Scene

What's running now

Random Notes, circa 2005

Of good mistakes and bad nostalgia

Hale Breaks Loose

Hale Center Theatre's Pirates offers a unique view of an old classic.

Feels Like 80 Days

"The whole sordid affair is craptacular-craptacular."

Draggin' Tale

AIDS Walk benefit draws ladies and gent

Fear of Frying

Lo-Lo's puts the soul in soul food

BEST MEXICAN TAKEOUT

Phoenix Ranch Market

Villa Manila

East meets East as Chandler goes Flipino.

Best Mexican Takeout

Phoenix Ranch Market

Got Rice?

Bunga Raya metes out a mediocre taste of Malaysia

Chews in the News

"Salmon pipes" are just as unappetizing as their name would suggest

Schlocking Stuffer

Children of Eden delivers unwittingly campy Bible belt

Best Way to Spend a Summer Day Outdoors Without Breaking a Sweat

Salt River Tubing
U.S. 60 East to Power Road, North to the Salt River Recreation Center

Second Helpings

I Love a Band in a Uniform

The fashionable dos and duds of pop's greatest costume gimmick bands

Drifting With the Bladerunner, Running With the Drifter

HEALTH'S KITCHEN

SECOND HELPINGS

A LA SHOPPING CART

The Local Ozone Patrol

Strategies to reduce harmful emissions