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5 Must-Attend Literary Events in Metro Phoenix This Summer

By Alissa Irei
May 12, 2014

Local literature lovers are lucky that some excellent public libraries and two of the nation's best bookstores also call the Valley home. Here's a look at some upcoming literary events in our area...
Hopdoddy vs. The Stand: Salted Caramel Shake Smackdown

By Alissa Irei
Apr 15, 2014

Remember when salt first started upstaging sugar during dessert, to the shock of mainstream diners everywhere? (Sea salt on chocolate chip cookies? Shut the front door!) These days you'd be hard pressed to find a hip restaurant that doesn't give salt top billing on at least one post-dinner dish; what...
Republic Ramen v. Hana Japanese Eatery: Chow Bella's Ultimate Battle of the Ramen

By Alissa Irei
Apr 14, 2014

March Madness might be over, but Chow Bella's Ultimate Battle of the Ramen is just heating up. We pitted two first round winners against each other to see who will proceed to the finals. In this crosstown match, Hana Japanese Eatery takes on Republic Ramen...
Eat, Drink, and Be Pretty Last Night at the Scottsdale Culinary Festival

By Alissa Irei
Apr 12, 2014

The Scottsdale Culinary Festival's Eat, Drink, and Be Pretty fête is arguably more about seeing and being seen than it is about eating -- Be Pretty, Drink, and Eat might be a more apropos name. It's the sort of event that doesn't favor any foods too messy or cumbersome; if...
Scottsdale Culinary Festival Burger Battle: 2014 Winners Announced

By Alissa Irei
Apr 11, 2014

You know those cows from the Chick-fil-a commercials, the ones that want you to eat more chicken? This was so not their scene. Picture 13 of the best burgers in Phoenix, all gathered at Scottsdale Stadium for a gladiator-style showdown, and you've got Scottsdale Culinary Festival's annual Burger Battle...

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