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Off the Meat Hook

The gluten bird takes wing again at Tempe’s Green

Getting Ovah It: CenPho Scenesters on Why Downtown Phoenix Is Still the Hub for Valley Music

New Open: Regions Bistro in Tempe

​No, you're not experiencing deja vu. The Tempe outpost of Regions Bistro -- which originally opened at 6th Street and Mill a little over seven months ago, and then closed unexpectedly in early June -- is back in business under new ownership. Regions' Scottsdale location, on Shea Boulva ... More >>

Your Meal Ticket To Fall Seasonal Beers

​There's nothing better than a crisp, clean beer on a cool fall night. Ok, maybe a hot toddy, but we're still all about fall seasonals like Dogfish Head's Pumpkin Ale and Four Peaks' Pumpkin Porter. In this week's Meal Ticket dining newsletter, find out which upcoming event will feature ... More >>

Oysters and Bloody Marys at Casey Moore's

Yesterday was perhaps the longest -- and most ridiculously fun -- brunch of my life. Some friends invited me to meet up for a bite at Casey Moore's in Tempe, and somehow we killed 5 or 6 hours on the patio, laughing it up and entertaining our waitress with our increasingly hilarious conversatio ... More >>

Gilbert Woman Steals $200 K From Employer; Buys Some New Boobs and Founds Basketball Team

Police say Tamarom In used money she stole from her employer to buy fake boobs.​A Tempe bookkeeper had herself a hell of a year. She traveled, founded a basketball team, and got herself some new ta-tas. One problem -- she was using her bosses money to do it.Tempe police Spokesman Steve Carbajal sa ... More >>

Last Exit Bar & Grill Closes For Good

The Last Exit in Tempe is officially donezo.​We had a late-night bombshell dropped on us tonight by Jack Maverik, the former co-owner of the Last Exit Bar & Grill in Tempe. That's right, we most definitely said "former," because the live music venue closed its doors for good as of yesterday m ... More >>

Old World Phoenix Oktoberfest

New Daily Tempe Farmers Market Debuts Today

​Live in Tempe? Lucky you. Starting today, there's a brand-new daily farmers market taking place at the southwest corner of Unversity Drive and Farmer (seriously!). That's right, I said daily. The Tempe Farmers Market is an indoor market specializing in local, organic produce, hormone-free m ... More >>

Taste of Tops Finally Opens

Jonathan McNamaraTaste of Tops​​The anticipation has been building for months, but we're happy to report that Taste of Tops has finally opened right next door to Tops Liquor in Tempe. The new neighborhood bar opened last night at 6 p.m. to a crowd of thirsty, Tempe citizens. As we reported ... More >>

10 Things Under $10 This Weekend: Pirates, Psychobillies, and Creepy Bunnies

The Bay Area's Nobunny will terrorize the Trunk Space on Saturday night. There are gonna be two kinds of people in the Valley this weekend: Those who can afford to go to Fall Frenzy, and those who can't. Given the $50-$60 price tag for tickets, its to be expected that a few thrifty types might consi ... More >>

More Than 50 Cited At A Tempe Bar For Underage Drinking

funk.co.uk​So 52 underage people walk into a bar...and they all got arrested.The Tempe Police Department, in response to a complaint from the Department of Liquor Licensing and Control, made 52 arrests at a single bar in Tempe Saturday night.That many minors in one place would even put Michael Jac ... More >>

Violet Wild Performing on Channel 12's Arizona Midday This Afternoon

Saki Photography Quick, synchronize your digital televisors! Violet Wild's gonna take to the Valley's airwaves. ​We admit that this is totally a last minute kinda thing, but we just learned that Tempe alt-poppers Violet Wild are gonna be performing a special acoustic set on today's edition ... More >>

More Than 90 Party Related Arrests in Three Days; Can ASU Reclaim "Party School" Status?

www.babyjakemedia.com ASU is back in session, and Tempe police are ready and waiting​As ASU's status as a "party school" has declined in recent years, we should have known that you can't keep a good dog down.Tempe police say that on Thursday and Saturday of last week, they made more than 90 ... More >>

Impact Zone Wrestling Finds a New (Temporary) Home

​As we reported yesterday, the closure of Tempe nightclub The Sets this past weekend left Impact Zone Wrestling, the Valley's resident grappling group, searching for a new location to hold its bi-weekly slamfests. We just spoke with IZW spokeperson Chris McClennan, who informed us that they've ... More >>

Club Candids at the Sail Inn

​It's sort of our job to attend any theme party in town so when we heard about the Sail Inn's Toga Party, we figured it would be a slideshow-worthy night.And it was...if you're into hippies and male nipples, that is (click here for the goods).The Tempe bar is tucked away on Farmer, North of Univer ... More >>

The Sounds World Tour to Include Stop at Marquee Theatre

That is pretty much how I see The Sounds -- a smoking hot Swedish lead singer surrounded by some dudes who play various instruments​Delightfully Swedish new wave rockers The Sounds are planning a world tour in support of their latest album, Crossing the Rubicon, and they just so happened to includ ... More >>

Regions Bistro Reopens in Scottsdale

A lot can happen in six months. For Regions Bistro & Bar in Scottsdale (9343 E. Shea), that span of time included a February debut (followed a month later by the opening of a sister location in Tempe), the swift departure of its original executive chef, a sudden closure in June (read the he ... More >>

The Love Me Nots Set Album Release Date, Plan Tour

​The top act in Phoenix's garage rock scene, The Love Me Nots, has set a September 18 release date for their new record, Upsidedown Insideout, which they recorded at Mesa's Flying Blanket Recordings with the legendary Detroit-based producer Jim Diamond. (You can read my interview with Diamond, don ... More >>

Graffiti Artists in Tempe to be Identified by Their Work With New Computer Program

Image: Wikimedia Commons​ You're a graffiti artist who takes pride in his work -- your stuff is really unique. And that's why Tempe police are going to catch you. (Or so cops think, anyway). Police in the college town plan to launch new computer software that is slated to help officers in the ... More >>

Smashburger Makes Arizona Debut This Fall

​From Fatburger to In-N-Out Burger, there's no shortage of burger joints in Tempe, but with thousands of ASU students to munch on them, what's one more? This fall, Denver-based burger chain Smashburger is hoping to take a bite out of that business with the opening o ... More >>

Guitar Center Holding Blues Contest

​Guitar Center is hosting a contest to find "the next great blues guitarist" with local tryouts across the country, including Phoenix and Tempe. The winner of the national contest gets $40,000 in cash and prizes. Local sign-ups have begun -- they're allowing a maximum of 30 contestants per store ... More >>

This Week In Chow Bella

Another week has come and gone leaving us to ponder the upcoming events that will shape our lives and, more importantly, our dinners out. But before we move on, let's have one last look at the blog posts from this week: Three Roots Cafe Returns to the Tempe Scene Chef James Porter Readies His Pet ... More >>

Greek Ruins: Architecture by Frank Lloyd Wright's Disciples — As Well As Ralph Haver, Kemper Goodwin, John Sing Tang, and Edward L. Varney — May Soon Be History, Thanks to Arizona State University

Tempe Crackdown Near Light-Rail Tracks Planned; Motorists to be Cited for Risky Acts

    Speaking of light rail, Tempe police plan a one-day crackdown on motorists who play games with light-rail trains. On Wednesday, July 29, cops will be swarming near light-rail crossings, busting drivers who fail to stop for red lights, make "hazardous u-turns in front of the ... More >>

Free Dutch Bros. Coffee at Tempe Opening

Even if you don't live in Tempe, free coffee might be enough of a reason to go a little out of your way today...especially if you're as over-caffeinated as we are. Dutch Bros. Coffee is opening a fifth location in Tempe today, at the corner of Mill Ave. and Southern -- and, in honor of the occasion ... More >>

A-Trak

Save Rose Johnson's Bike Locker Mural at Tempe City Hall

Just got a heads-up from Eric Iwerson, Senior Planner for the City of Tempe, that the city's talking about preserving one of artist Rose Johnson's murals that graces a bicycle locker at Tempe City Hall. The locker mural was executed by Johnson in 1997. Courtesy of City of TempeTempe City Hall Bicy ... More >>

The Maine Jump To Warner Brothers

Tempe pop-rockers The Maine have jumped from Fearless Records (a pretty decent label in it's own right) to Warner, one of The Big Four, reports Absolute Punk and elbo.ws.The band already had pretty legit distribution, but they're now making an even bigger push, re-releasing their 2008 debut, Cant' S ... More >>

Flier of the Week: Sole Function

If you dig Black Carl, you're likely to enjoy Tempe's Sole Function, a funky soul band that made this week's eyeball-blasting Flier of the Week for their show at Sail Inn. Actually, this very polished band also saves us the trouble of describing their sound in excruciating detail by helpfully upload ... More >>

Cops Catch Accused Child Killer in Tempe; Man Beat Mom and 14-Year-Old Nephew to Death

  Image: Tempe police Police captured a mentally ill man this morning in Tempe who stands accused of bludgeoning to death his mother and 14-year-old nephew. Phoenix police report this afternoon that Erick Lampert, 35, was caught in near 8600 South River in Tempe it was reporte ... More >>

Curtains: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at Gammage

Joan MarcusFor every person who claims that Tempe's Gammage Auditorium is a marvel of acoustic excellence, you can probably find one who's been subjected to plays that sound like talking mud. Apparently, it has to do with where you're sitting and what kind of performance it is -- whether it's instru ... More >>

Spun Thursdays

New in Tempe: Paldo Market

Happiness is discovering a shiny new Korean grocery store. Paldo Market opened up about two months ago at the southeast corner of Southern and Mill in Tempe (9 E. Southern), and it's quite a find. Although it's not supermarket-sized, Paldo's got a really well-rounded selection of Korean edibles ... More >>

Open Water

East Valley waterpark opens for season

Wrong-Way Freeway Driver Fleeing Cops Hits Semi, Snarls Traffic During Rush Hour

  A few New Times employees were among the thousands of commuters stuck in an epic traffic jam this morning on Interstate 10, and so we pass along these cell-phone photos as a way to commiserate. The wreck was caused by a burglary suspect fleeing Tempe police who drove the wrong way o ... More >>

Tattoo Parlor Vs. Tempe: Oral Arguments to Begin in Case Defended by Goldwater Institute

Image: http://www.virtualrealitytattoos.lbu.com Arguments are set to begin Monday morning in a case that pits the would-be owners of a Tempe tattoo parlor against officials who think the business is seedy. Tom and Elizabeth Preston, who already own a tattoo shop in Mesa, told the press in 2007, when ... More >>

This Week In Chow Bella

Another week has come and gone leaving us to ponder the upcoming events that will shape our lives and, more importantly, our dinners out. But before we move on, let's have one last look at the blog posts from this week: Wanna Go to BaconCamp? Tempe's Three Roots Cafe Goes Co-Op More Bianco Love ... More >>

Tempe's Eyes Set to Kill to Release New Album in June

Tempe hardcore act Eyes Set to Kill are back with a new disc. The band, who is signed with California-based BreakSilence recordings, will release their sophomore effort "The World Outside" on June 2. The group have spent a lot of time on the road since releasing their debut album last year and mad ... More >>

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Style

Wikipedia One tequila, two tequila, three tequila...floor. Stuff some cab money in your pocket, grab your dorkiest sombrero, and get ready to suck down some cerveza. It's Cinco de Mayo and the tequila's gonna be flowing like water today at bars, restaurants, and drinkeries throughout the Vall ... More >>

X-Men Origins: Wolverine Reviewed

We told you it was on the way and here it is: X-Men Origins: Wolverine reviewed by none other than our Music Editor Martin Cizmar. Did he want to give the film an adamantium hug or rip it apart with his metallic claws? See for yourself. And if you didn't catch all our coverage of the world premiere ... More >>

April 28 In Blogs: Swine Flu, Wolverine, Geisha A Go Go and More

We understand that in the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Valley Fever: Scottsdale Community College Journalism Director Declares Victory in St ... More >>

X-Men Origins: Wolverine World Premiere Direct From Tempe

Jonathan McNamaraSee more shots of the X-Men Origins: Wolverine cast in our slide show direct from the red carpet. "We're not here for a premiere, we're not here for the stars, we're here to make history thanks to you!" A roar of applause echoed through the parking lot at Tempe Marketplace as Dan Ha ... More >>

If Barbarella Owned a Fro-Yo Joint . . .

It's been a while since I've strolled down Mill Avenue on a Saturday night. This past weekend, downtown Tempe's main drag was nearly a mob scene, with people of all ages out on the town. No surprise, Mojo Yogurt seemed to be doing a brisk business. I'd never gotten a look at the place in t ... More >>

X-Men Origins: Wolverine Premiere Coming to Tempe Marketplace

Phoenix fans of the claw-sprouting bundle of anger that is Wolverine can rejoice. Fox has announced that the world premiere of X-Men Origins: Wolverine will happen on Monday, April 27 at Harkins Tempe Marketplace.Yes, the world premiere of one of the biggest movies of the summer is happening in Temp ... More >>

X-Men Origins: Wolverine Premiere at Tempe Marketplace to be the Biggest Premiere in the World

Jonathan McNamaraWolverine fans show off their free merch at the press conference to announce the world premiere of X-men Origins: Wolverine at Tempe Marketplace's Harkins Theater Earlier today we told you that X-Men Origins: Wolverine will be making its world premiere right here in Tempe Arizona on ... More >>

Another Bad Religion

That’s bad as in good, as local band backs up its marketing mayhem

Hot Links: Recycling, Nosebreakers, and Potty Peepers

ASU is bucking tradition a bit by declining to offer the keynote speaker at its next graduation commencement ceremony an honorary degree, even though that speaker is President Barack Obama. An ASU spokesperson says honorary degrees are conferred upon people with a large body of work, and Obama's "bo ... More >>

VW Trainwreck

Tempe Music Festival, Country Thunder, Bruce Springsteen and (Way) More Over the Weekend

Wait! Before you check out all the content from our weekend coverage, grab a big cup of coffee and relax. It was a big weekend and as such, there's a lot here. Take it in and enjoy it.  Tempe Music Fest 2009 This weekend Tempe Music Fest 2009 united us once again from scattered Valley citizenry t ... More >>