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May 10, 2012
Chilean MC Ana Tijoux Celebrates Women With Puente Arizona This Weekend
Mother's Day is all about celebrating moms, motherhood and maternal bonds (to quote Wikipedia), but why do we stop there? What about celebrating all women? That's what the National Day Labor Organizing Network and human rights movement Puente Arizona is planning to do on Sunday, May 13, with the e ... More >>
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April 26, 2012
Go To The Greek Festival, Eat Flaming Cheese
Saganaki, you'll probably want to go ahead and write that word down so you can remember it for later. It's a slice of cheese, grilled until crispy, flambeed and then quenched under a rain of lemon juice. At this weekend's Greek festival it'll run you $6 but if you ask us, that's a fair price to pa ... More >>
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March 29, 2012
What's the Most Expensive Ingredient You've Used?
Welcome to Chow Bella's Bites & Dishes, where Valley chefs and restaurateurs respond to a question New Times food critic Laura Hahnefeld has on her mind. Have a question you'd like to ask? E-mail laura.hahnefeld@newtimes.com. Miss a question? Go here.It's no secret that top-notch chefs and restauran ... More >>
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December 29, 2011
AndyTalk: New Year's Eve and the Simplicity of an Over-the-Top Cheese Platter
For abundance, eye appeal, and ease of preparation I suggest a bounty of simple foods that I call a cheese platter on steroids.
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December 19, 2011
Fifteen Favorite Bakeries in Greater Phoenix
In the 16th and 17th centuries, the skills of the pastry chef were added to those of the bread maker so that in modern Britain (as opposed to France), domestic and commercial bakers used the talents of both. Though the lines have been blurred, the benefit of combining these two trades mean ex ... More >>
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December 7, 2011
Down Under Wines & Bistro gets Busy in December and Candy Cane Biscotti in Today's Eater's Digest
traceysculinaryadventures.blogspot.com Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives?Late Harvest, Greek Wine Dinner, and Sushi & WineGilbert's Down Under Wines has a busy month ahead of them! Join the popular wine bar tonight for an evening of food an ... More >>
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November 15, 2011
$10 Lunch at Caffe Sarajevo
Ando Muneno While we often decry the proliferation of monolithic food chains in the Valley, our home manages to host some unusual ethnic eateries, Tempe's Beaver Choice springs to mind. Northern Phoenix's Caffe Sarajevo certainly fits that model: It's located in a strip mall, well loved by ... More >>
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October 17, 2011
Chef Lefty Karropoulos of Limelight Dipping Bar and Grill
There's plenty of room in the limelight at Scottsdale's first dipping bar but you'll have to share it with a pretty big character: Executive Chef Lefty Karropoulos. Chef Lefty, as he's known to most, isn't the reclusive, I'm-too-into-my-food-to-talk-to-you kind of chef you have to drag out of t ... More >>
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October 12, 2011
Alexa Wilson's Perfect Food Day
Alexa Wilson Alexa Wilson, also known as "the plate lady" is part of the back of the house happenings that you don't usually see as a regular diner. She is the one that executive chefs, banquet managers, food and beverage managers, pastry chefs and any other decision maker in a restaurant t ... More >>
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August 9, 2011
In Season: Amaranth Greens
Whether you're a CSA devotee, a farmers' market weekender or consider ketchup a veg, we'll bring you fresh inspiration for how to prepare our local produce. This week's harvest: Amaranth Greens Jennifer Woods Amaranth has come into favor with the healthful properties of the seeds (which can be ... More >>
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July 26, 2011
In Season: Purslane
Whether you're a CSA devotee, a farmers' market weekender or consider ketchup a veg, we'll bring you fresh inspiration for how to prepare our local produce. This week's harvest: Purslane/Verdolagas Jennifer WoodsPurslane in the dirt Purslane is the fancy schmancy succulent weed that you see at ... More >>
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July 5, 2011
Chef Bernie Kantak of Citizen Public House Joins Chef Jon Spahr of Amaro Pizzeria for Five-Course Wine Dinner
Jackie MercandettiAmaro Pizzeria and Vino LoungeChef Bernie Kantak of Citizen Public House, the new restaurant in Old Town Scottsdale serving up standard American favorites with a delicious kick in the ass, will be heading North to Cave Creek to join Jon Spahr, chef and owner of Amaro Pizzeri ... More >>
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June 30, 2011
Shrimp Corfu from Romeo's Euro Café
Last year we marked the hundred day countdown to Best of Phoenix by sharing our 100 Favorite Dishes with you. Now we're back - with the 2011 edition. Have a suggestion for a dish you'd like us to try? Leave it in the comments section or email laura.hahnefeld@newtimes.com. 66: Shrimp Corfu f ... More >>
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June 22, 2011
Natalie Morris' Perfect Food Day
Natalie MorrisNatalie Morris really gets around when it comes to food. She went to culinary school, wrote about food, then wrote some more about food. She went clear across the globe only to learn more about food and returned eating fewer foods as she's mostly vegetarian these days. You can ... More >>
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April 28, 2011
Grecian Yearns
Natalie MorrisNatalie Morris really gets around when it comes to food. She went to culinary school, wrote about food, then wrote some more about food. She went clear across the globe only to learn more about food and returned eating fewer foods as she's mostly vegetarian these days. You can ... More >>
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April 18, 2011
Easter Blasphemy: Get a Look at The Virgin's Hot Buns
Pray that your buns will look as good as The Virgin's. Hot cross buns are a longstanding tradition, possibly dating as far back as ancient Greece and Saxony, where they were used in spring celebrations. They were once banned by Queen Elizabeth, who thought the cross-topped yeast rolls celebrat ... More >>
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March 10, 2011
Greek Squad
Pray that your buns will look as good as The Virgin's. Hot cross buns are a longstanding tradition, possibly dating as far back as ancient Greece and Saxony, where they were used in spring celebrations. They were once banned by Queen Elizabeth, who thought the cross-topped yeast rolls celebrat ... More >>
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March 4, 2011
Elephant 6 Holiday Surprise Tour at The Duce Last Night
Christopher HassiotisWill Cullen Hart of the Olivia Tremor Control and Circulatory System. Elephant 6 Holiday Surprise TourThe DuceFriday, March 4"Can you turn up the toy piano?" is not a request many soundmen get, or that many bands make, so it's probably a good thing that the Elephant 6 Holiday S ... More >>
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February 25, 2011
Eating the World: Middle Eastern Bakery & Deli
The best ethnic food is often the most difficult to find. So each week we'll spin the globe and search for a new other-worldly spot to expand our eating horizons around the Valley.This week we go to Lebanon, Israel and Greece at Middle Eastern Bakery & Deli.Carrie WheelerThe combination pla ... More >>
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February 3, 2011
Interpol's Sam Fogarino Talks Carlos D, Record Labels and What's Next For The Band
Interpol In this week's print edition we ran a story about the the recent reboot of New York City's most fashionable gloom-rockers Interpol. For the piece we caught up with Interpol drummer Sam Fogarino to talk about some of the recent changes the band has undergone. Most notably of which is th ... More >>
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January 25, 2011
The Big 4 (Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer & Anthrax) Announce Lone U.S. Concert, Prompting New Times Contributor To Announce Incredibly Nerdy Metal Project
Dreams do come true. Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer and Anthrax, thrash metal's legendary "Big Four," have just announced a lone U.S. concert on Saturday, April 23 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. Tickets go on sale this Friday, January 28.Despite their status as the godfathers of the t ... More >>
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January 21, 2011
Eating the World: Caffe Sarajevo
The best ethnic food is often the most difficult to find. So each week we'll spin the globe and search for a new other-worldly spot to expand our eating horizons around the Valley. This week we go to Bosnia at Caffe Sarajevo. Carrie Wheeler The small cevapi sandwich (5 sausages) with ... More >>
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January 21, 2011
Jan. 21 In Blogs: Rodney Glassman, Misha Renteria, Best Coast, Smashburger, and Jan Brewer
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:
Film
January 6, 2011
From Party Girl to Oscar Winner, Sofia Coppola's Journey to Somewhere
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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December 28, 2010
Drank "Extreme Relaxation" Beverage: Weed in a Can, or Just Another Gimmick?
Drank, the "extreme relaxation" beverageIt's been called "weed in a can" and "a can of drag ass" by media, but does Drank really offer a mellow buzz? We must admit, we were skeptical of the powers within this purple aluminum can. When somebody told us about Drank, the "extreme relaxation" b ... More >>
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December 2, 2010
Sidebar: Bookworms
Drank, the "extreme relaxation" beverageIt's been called "weed in a can" and "a can of drag ass" by media, but does Drank really offer a mellow buzz? We must admit, we were skeptical of the powers within this purple aluminum can. When somebody told us about Drank, the "extreme relaxation" b ... More >>
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November 11, 2010
Nov. 11 In Blogs: Neo-Nazis, SeeSaw, Zoe Beokbinder, Tempeh, and Prop 203
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November 11, 2010
Greek, God
Get all of the Mediterranean flavors in town
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September 24, 2010
13: Garlic Dip at Pita Jungle
Hungry yet? We're working up our appetites for our huge Best of Phoenix issue, out September 30, with daily servings of Chow Bella's 100 Favorite Dishes from across the Valley -- in no particular order Leave your suggestions for upcoming favorites in the comments se ... More >>
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July 29, 2010
True Blue
Renaissance-man comic overcomes his cerebral palsy
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June 23, 2010
Lady Gaga Tour to Include Dead Bodies?
Could something like this be a part of the next Lady Gaga tour?Lady Gaga always manages to find a new way to challenge convention and shock both her fans and detractors. This little piece of gossip goes far beyond the usual stage antics though.According to NME, Gaga is using Gunther Von Hagens, t ... More >>
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June 17, 2010
Fearsome Foursome
How much more metal could this be? The answer is none.
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June 3, 2010
Trash Metal's Big Four (Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, Anthrax) Concert Broadcasting at Four Valley Movie Theaters
Trash metal's Big Four -- Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax -- rarely assemble. When they do, it's in places like Bulgaria where, as we understand it, Metallica's Black Album has not yet been released, pussifying the genre in the minds of the denim-vested masses.On June 22 that Bulgaria co ... More >>
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April 29, 2010
Greek Out
Gorge on gyros at Tempe Beach Park
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March 16, 2010
The Whigs: In The Dark in a Roundup of Record Reviews
The Whigs -- In The Dark On their third album, In The Dark, Athens garage rock trio The Whigs have taken up a controversial influence: former tourmates Kings of Leon. While admitting Kings of Leon are an influence is a gigantic red flag to indie snobs these days, it's undeniably true about this reco ... More >>
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March 15, 2010
Attention, Phoenix: Your SxSW-Related Shows Suck. Love, Tucson
Tucson: Plenty of room at the Inn for indie bands headed to SXSW. Sorry, Phoenix is all full up!Dear residents of the Phoenix metropolitan area,I hope you enjoyed Cizmarch Madness, Rampage Fest, or the two-hour series premiere of Minute To Win It this weekend.While I'm sure those of you who made ... More >>
Film
February 11, 2010
The White Ribbon: There's a Certainty at the End of Ribbon — and a Sure Hand Behind It
Tucson: Plenty of room at the Inn for indie bands headed to SXSW. Sorry, Phoenix is all full up!Dear residents of the Phoenix metropolitan area,I hope you enjoyed Cizmarch Madness, Rampage Fest, or the two-hour series premiere of Minute To Win It this weekend.While I'm sure those of you who made ... More >>
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January 7, 2010
Double Visions
Bulgarian duo brings magical art to life
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January 7, 2010
Double Visions
Bulgarian duo brings magical art to life
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October 8, 2009
Edible Film Festival: Fresh
Bulgarian duo brings magical art to life
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September 24, 2009
House at the End of the World
Japanese DJ/producer has been everywhere – but here
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September 3, 2009
A-S-Who?
Question-riddled Devils look to rebound with a rock-solid D
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July 23, 2009
True Blue
Renaissance-man comic overcomes his cerebral palsy
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April 23, 2009
Fully Naked Theater
Nearly Naked production strips mythology bare
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May 29, 2008
The Art of Deception
You won’t believe your eyes
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January 22, 2004
Dying on the Vine
There are issues amongst the yardlong list of vino and fromage
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June 3, 1999
To Serb With Love
Pavle Milic untangles his Balkan roots and discovers a cauldron of ancient passion and prejudice
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January 26, 1994
TENDERFOOT VITTLESWAGON YARD STEAKHOUSE / RUSTLER'S ROOSTE
Pavle Milic untangles his Balkan roots and discovers a cauldron of ancient passion and prejudice
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January 26, 1994
TENDERFOOT VITTLESWAGON YARD STEAKHOUSE / RUSTLER'S ROOSTE
Pavle Milic untangles his Balkan roots and discovers a cauldron of ancient passion and prejudice
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January 20, 1993
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