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May 23, 2012
Rob Robb Drinks Birther Kool-Aid, Declares It's Not So Bad
If a large segment of a society believes in hocus pocus, then the irrational inevitably affects reality.Wars have been fought in the name of religion, i.e., the worship of supernatural beings that do not exist. People in some parts of the world still wear talismans to ward off "the evil eye."&n ... More >>
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May 18, 2012
Check, Please! Arizona Now Accepting Statewide Restaurant Picks and Hosting a Tasting Tour (Dare to Dream, Yuma!)
In an announcement that must have caused a collective gasp from restaurants in Arizona cities like Yuma, Show Low, and Flagstaff, Check, Please! Arizona, PBS's popular restaurant review series where Arizonans share dining-out experiences roundtable-style with James Beard Award-winning chef and host ... More >>
News
May 17, 2012
Ask a Mexican on California DREAMing and Mexican Nombres
In an announcement that must have caused a collective gasp from restaurants in Arizona cities like Yuma, Show Low, and Flagstaff, Check, Please! Arizona, PBS's popular restaurant review series where Arizonans share dining-out experiences roundtable-style with James Beard Award-winning chef and host ... More >>
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May 17, 2012
A Hot Ghetto Mess of Hip-Hop, Art, and B-Boys: The 10-Year Journey of The Blunt Club
See also: Tempe's Wet Paint Artist Supply to Close in July If Adam Dumper is feeling a little melancholy right now, there's a good reason. This week has a bit of a "best of times/worst of times" vibe for the local hip-hop impresario and street artist, who's better known by his alter ego Dumperfoo. ... More >>
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May 17, 2012
Out of the Box
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Blogs
May 15, 2012
Arizona Medical-Marijuana Dispensary Applications Trickle In; 15 Submitted on First Day
The state opened the door for medical-marijuana dispensary applications yesterday, receiving 15 by the end of the day. Hopeful pot-shop owners will have until 5 p.m. on May 25 to submit the applications. Besides paying a $5,000 application fee, weed-trepeneurs must include a business plan and detai ... More >>
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May 8, 2012
Record Heat: Dusty and Warped by Brad Dwyer
See also: Record Heat: The Hangover by Brad Dwyer If you've ever purchased a vinyl record in Arizona, you've got at least one sob story about leaving a record in your car and having the brutal, unrelenting sun turning the thing into black vinyl bowl. The thing is, Arizona is tough for any physica ... More >>
Blogs
April 27, 2012
Wendy's Widens "Poutine Gap," Now Serving Poutines in Canada
Fast food behemoth Wendy's is unsatisfied with simply being America's second largest fast food chain. Now they are moving to swell the hearts, and possibly the cholesterol levels, of Canadians by petitioning ("poutitioning" in Canadian) for poutines to be recognized as the Canadian national dish. In ... More >>
Blogs
April 27, 2012
Sushi Station at Desert Ridge Has Decent Sushi at a Great Price
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 >>
Music
April 26, 2012
Mathmadix @ Martini Ranch
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 >>
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April 26, 2012
Borderland Beatdown
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 >>
Blogs
April 24, 2012
SB 1070 Arguments Loom As Mexican Immigration to U.S. Slows To Standstill
Don't know if the Pew Hispanic Center intentionally released its fascinating, statistics-based report on the in-flux state of illegal immigration just prior to tomorrow's U.S. Supreme Court arguments on controversial Arizona SB 1070, but the timing has provided the respected non-profit with maximum ... More >>
Blogs
April 23, 2012
Mexican Folks Are Crossing the Border -- the Other Way, According to Pew Research
It wouldn't be surprising to anyone that Mexican people are crossing the border between Mexico and the United States, but according to research, they're actually going the other way -- leaving the United States and going to Mexico.According to a report released today by the Pew Hispanic Center, it a ... More >>
Blogs
April 19, 2012
10 Nuggets of Wisdom from Gustavo Arellano on How Mexican Food Conquered America
Gustavo Arellano, the scribe behind the syndicated column ¡Ask a Mexican! (and also editor-in-chief of New Times' sister paper, OC Weekly), is on a quest to find out just how Mexican food got to be el norte's most American one. He's explored the Aztecs' contribution to world cuisine, the latest str ... More >>
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April 19, 2012
Talking Bourbon with Rob Samuels, COO of Maker's Mark
Rob Samuels comes from a long line of whiskey-makers -- the Samuels clan has been distilling as far back as the 1500s in Scotland and was making whiskey in America before the country was founded. Bill Samuels Sr. (Rob's grandfather) began producing Maker's Mark in 1954, and Rob took over as chief op ... More >>
Blogs
April 17, 2012
Arizona's Voter ID Law Upheld by Ninth Circuit Court; Federal Voter-Registration Forms Must be Accepted, Though
The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld Arizona's voter-approved 2004 law requiring voters to show proof of citizenship before receiving a ballot.The Appeals Court mostly shot down the challenges to the law, which had itself been upheld in Arizona U.S. District Court.Arizona can dem ... More >>
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April 16, 2012
One Intersection, Two New Chandler BBQ Spots: Rudy's and Can't Stop Smokin'
Hey Chandler, ready for some BBQ? Texas style or Mountain style? You now have both! Texas barbecue franchise Rudy's Country Store and BBQ opened earlier in April and are dishing out Texas style brisket, ribs, chicken and smoked sausage. And right across the street, New Mexico's Can't Stop Smokin ... More >>
Blogs
April 11, 2012
Sumac-Dusted French Fries with Roasted Garlic Dip
Spice blends can be magical. With just the right amount of this and that, a well-crafted blend is greater than the sum of its parts. However, with up to 20 spices working in tandem, the individual pieces inevitably get lost and are impossible to distinguish. A blend definitely has its time and place ... More >>
News
April 5, 2012
Ask a Mexican on Food Trucks and The Best Mexican Food
Spice blends can be magical. With just the right amount of this and that, a well-crafted blend is greater than the sum of its parts. However, with up to 20 spices working in tandem, the individual pieces inevitably get lost and are impossible to distinguish. A blend definitely has its time and place ... More >>
Blogs
April 3, 2012
America's Taco Shop: Happy Hour Report Card
The Spot: America's Taco Shop, 735 E. University Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281. (480) 751-6250. (Two more locations in downtown Phoenix) www.americastacoshop.net The Hours: 2 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday The Details: Tacos Al Pastor (with marinated pork, cabbage, guacamole, cilantro, and grilled pi ... More >>
Blogs
April 2, 2012
A Look at The Creamy Radio Stage at McDowell Mountain Music Fest
Holy festival season, Batman. We're two weeks away from the craziest confluence of big festivals I've ever seen. There's Coachella (weekend one) in Indio, California, Country Thunder in Florence, Arizona, and McDowell Mountain Music Festival at the Compound Grill in Phoenix. Pretty much every spec ... More >>
Blogs
April 2, 2012
5 & Diner Expanding to New Jersey
Looks like the state of New Jersey, birthplace of Bon Jovi, the light bulb, and home of the world's largest spoon collection, is in need of some (more) burgers and shakes -- stat. And who better to continue to fill the densest system of highways in the United States with guests in search of chrome ... More >>
Blogs
March 30, 2012
The Daily Meal Chooses Two Arizona Specialties Worth the Trip
This January, we polled our readers (twice) to figure out what Arizona's official state food should be. The Sonoran hot dog scored 54% of the vote, beating prickly pear by more than 20%. Now, Arizona is being recognized on a national scale for not just one, but two of our state's favorite foods. Of ... More >>
Blogs
March 30, 2012
Virgin Boy Eggs Just Like Any Other Street Food -- Except for the Boy Urine Thing
When it comes to well-known foods from around the country, Chicago has its hot dog, Philadelphia its cheesesteak, and Indiana its "Hoosier Pie" (Hoosier Pie?) -- what does Arizona have? Nothing. Not a damn thing. At least not officially. And what happens when you have nothing? Someone gives you some ... More >>
News
March 29, 2012
Ask a Mexican on Bilingualism and the Evolution of Language
When it comes to well-known foods from around the country, Chicago has its hot dog, Philadelphia its cheesesteak, and Indiana its "Hoosier Pie" (Hoosier Pie?) -- what does Arizona have? Nothing. Not a damn thing. At least not officially. And what happens when you have nothing? Someone gives you some ... More >>
Calendar
March 22, 2012
The Straight and Arrow
When it comes to well-known foods from around the country, Chicago has its hot dog, Philadelphia its cheesesteak, and Indiana its "Hoosier Pie" (Hoosier Pie?) -- what does Arizona have? Nothing. Not a damn thing. At least not officially. And what happens when you have nothing? Someone gives you some ... More >>
Music
March 15, 2012
Hooves @ Crescent Ballroom
When it comes to well-known foods from around the country, Chicago has its hot dog, Philadelphia its cheesesteak, and Indiana its "Hoosier Pie" (Hoosier Pie?) -- what does Arizona have? Nothing. Not a damn thing. At least not officially. And what happens when you have nothing? Someone gives you some ... More >>
News
March 15, 2012
Ask a Mexican on Illegal Immigration
When it comes to well-known foods from around the country, Chicago has its hot dog, Philadelphia its cheesesteak, and Indiana its "Hoosier Pie" (Hoosier Pie?) -- what does Arizona have? Nothing. Not a damn thing. At least not officially. And what happens when you have nothing? Someone gives you some ... More >>
Blogs
March 7, 2012
ASU and Arizona Dream Big As Pac-12 Basketball Tourney Starts Today In LA
For Arizona State, it's a chance at redemption after a lost season with just ten wins (but one of those was last Sunday's stunner over Arizona). For the Wildcats, it's desperation time, as they have to win at least two games and probably three at the Pac-12 basketball tournament ... More >>
Blogs
March 6, 2012
Would a Statewide Ban on Texting and Driving Really Be Necessary?
Yesterday, Arizona's representatives defended your freedom to shoot off a quick text or two with one hand, while you're controlling 4,000 pounds on the highway with the other.Well, after they actually figured out what they were voting for.The ban that would have been enacted under the passage of H ... More >>
Blogs
March 5, 2012
Arizona House Protects Freedom (to Send and Read Text Messages While Driving)
If you're not a fan of looking out of the windshield while driving, we've got some good news -- the Arizona House voted down a bill that would outlaw texting and driving.Municipal ordinances still apply -- like Phoenix's rarely used ordinance against texting and driving -- but Arizona's represent ... More >>
News
March 1, 2012
Ask a Mexican on Arizona's Insanity
If you're not a fan of looking out of the windshield while driving, we've got some good news -- the Arizona House voted down a bill that would outlaw texting and driving.Municipal ordinances still apply -- like Phoenix's rarely used ordinance against texting and driving -- but Arizona's represent ... More >>
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March 1, 2012
Girls on Film
If you're not a fan of looking out of the windshield while driving, we've got some good news -- the Arizona House voted down a bill that would outlaw texting and driving.Municipal ordinances still apply -- like Phoenix's rarely used ordinance against texting and driving -- but Arizona's represent ... More >>
Blogs
February 29, 2012
DMX Loves Arizona, and Yeah, We Kinda Love Him Too
We've had to write plenty of arrest-tastic headlines about DMX here at Phoenix New Times, but despite his issues with Arizona law enforcement, X loves our state. In a recent interview with Power 105.1 in NYC, DMX had nothing but nice things to say about AZ: "It was just a beautiful place, man...w ... More >>
Blogs
February 24, 2012
Man Overboard's Justin Collier on Pop Punk, New Jersey, and New Found Glory
Man Overboard, a Garden State pop punk group, is enjoying a whirlwind career. After touring with New Found Glory last year, the band just wrapped up a series of shows in the UK, and is gearing up for its first American headlining tour. The group has released 50 or 60 songs since it formed ... More >>
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February 23, 2012
Étape du Brewer
Man Overboard, a Garden State pop punk group, is enjoying a whirlwind career. After touring with New Found Glory last year, the band just wrapped up a series of shows in the UK, and is gearing up for its first American headlining tour. The group has released 50 or 60 songs since it formed ... More >>
Blogs
February 21, 2012
Uwe Boer of SunUp Brewing Co., the Jolliest Man in Brewing
Who hasn't wanted to chat up the guys who make their favorite brews? The Chow Bella team, lucky dogs that we are, recently got the opportunity to do just that. Thing is, we only got a few minutes with each one. These guys are busy! Watch the short video below for an insight into the mind of an Ari ... More >>
Blogs
February 20, 2012
Brewing Down South with Barrio Brewing Co.
Who hasn't wanted to chat up the guys who make their favorite brews? The Chow Bella team, lucky dogs that we are, recently got the opportunity to do just that. Thing is, we only got a few minutes with each one. These guys are busy! Watch the short video below for an insight into the mind of an Ari ... More >>
Blogs
February 20, 2012
Macayo's and Others Make Deep-Fried Push for Chimichanga as State Food
Since it started its advertising campaign last fall to crown the chimichanga as the state food of Arizona, Macayo's Mexican Kitchen, the Phoenix-based, family-owned chain with locations in Arizona and Las Vegas, is continuing its push to make the deep-fried creation official. The Republic re ... More >>
Blogs
February 20, 2012
Mesa's Evermore Nevermore Resurfaces as an Online Resource for Alternative Artists and Events
When Bob and Debbie Leeper closed the doors of their quirky Evermore Nevermore in December, they promised they'd be back (in one form or another). Two months later, the couple is back in action. There's no storefront for what used to house locally crafted comic books, leather bracers and cha ... More >>
Blogs
February 17, 2012
Our 21 Top Picks for Arizona Beer Week
Arizona Beer week starts Saturday and we are so freakin' excited! After spending hours looking at each and every of the more than 150 events that will take place between Saturday, February 18th and Saturday, February 25th we have come up with a list of our favorites. We tried to narrow it down to se ... More >>
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February 17, 2012
What's with the Monkeys? An Interview with Nimbus Brewing Co.
Who hasn't wanted to chat up the guys who make their favorite brews? The Chow Bella team, lucky dogs that we are, recently got the opportunity to do just that. Thing is, we only got a few minutes with each one. These guys are busy! Watch the short video below for an insight into the mind of an Ari ... More >>
Blogs
February 16, 2012
Happy Birthday Arizona: 100 Songs that Define Arizona, Pt. 3
Draplin Design Co.Editor's Note: An abridged version of this article appears in this week's issue, featuring 100 Songs that Defined Arizona. In celebration of Arizona's centennial, we've rounded up sound clips for (almost) everything featured in our list, and will be rolling them out over the ... More >>
Blogs
February 16, 2012
Barrel-Aged Beers, Experimentation and Randamonium with Four Peaks Brewing Co.
Who hasn't wanted to chat up the guys who make their favorite brews? The Chow Bella team, lucky dogs that we are, recently got the opportunity to do just that. Thing is, we only got a few minutes with each one. These guys are busy! Watch the short video below for an insight into the mind of an Ari ... More >>
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February 16, 2012
Strange Brews
Who hasn't wanted to chat up the guys who make their favorite brews? The Chow Bella team, lucky dogs that we are, recently got the opportunity to do just that. Thing is, we only got a few minutes with each one. These guys are busy! Watch the short video below for an insight into the mind of an Ari ... More >>
Blogs
February 15, 2012
Kimber Lanning on Sleepwalker's "Out of Here" (1998)
Editor's Note: A version of this article appears in this week's issue, featuring 100 Songs that Defined Arizona. In celebration of Arizona's centennial, we spoke with Kimber Lanning, whose got musician (Half-String, Letdownright), record store owner (Stinkweeds), and retail activist (Local First Ari ... More >>
Blogs
February 15, 2012
Happy Birthday Arizona: 100 Songs that Define Arizona, Pt. 2
Editor's Note: An abridged version of this article appears in this week's issue, featuring 100 Songs that Defined Arizona. In celebration of Arizona's centennial, we've rounded up sound clips for (almost) everything featured in our list, and will be rolling them out over the course of the week. "I ... More >>
Blogs
February 15, 2012
Chow Bella Rides With Mother Road Brewing Co.
Who hasn't wanted to chat up the guys who make their favorite brews? The Chow Bella team, lucky dogs that we are, recently got the opportunity to do just that. Thing is, we only got a few minutes with each one. These guys are busy! Watch the short video below for an insight into the mind of an Ari ... More >>
Blogs
February 14, 2012
Arizona Centennial: Are You Impressed The State Made It This Long?
To some people, today may be called Valentine's Day. To others -- sometimes referred to as "singles" -- it's the Arizona Centennial.Yep, President William Howard Taft let Arizona join the club that is the United States of America on February 14, 1912, and we're celebrating the fact that Arizona exis ... More >>
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February 14, 2012
Chow Bella Hates on Fruit Beers With Lumberyard Brewing Co.
Who hasn't wanted to chat up the guys who make their favorite brews? The Chow Bella team, lucky dogs that we are, recently got the opportunity to do just that. Thing is, we only got a few minutes with each one. These guys are busy! Watch the short video below for an insight into the mind of an Ari ... More >>
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