Before moving back to Jan Brewer’s “hell hole” about three years ago, I lived in Boston. During my years there I rode the T regularly and picked up on some of the customary rules for mass-transit riders. Yeah, Phoenix’s measly scrap of a light rail is no T (also known…
Pool parties, art, and music all swirling in a cloud of pot smoke. This morning you might be asking yourself, “did the weekend even happen?” Well, we have the evidence to prove that yes, in fact it did. 4/20 Celebrations Across Phoenix 4/20 was quite the busy day in Phoenix…
The neighborhood around Camelback and Seventh Avenue has another restaurant to enjoy courtesy of Arizona native Bill Sandweg. Sandweg first moved into the area with Copper Star Coffee and recently ventured into full-on food with Circle H Barbecue. Circle H serves up a variety of meat: pork, beef brisket, and…
Who the heck is that guy running around in a pink tutu and what is he up to? You may have asked yourself that question in recent weeks as Arizona native Bob Carey’s photography has made its way around the Internet and news publications with his latest venture, “The Tutu…
To eat at Fu-Fu Cuisine on Phoenix’s west side, is a journey far from the sprawling Arizona desert. The new restaurant owned by Esther Mbaikambey, who was born in Nigeria and spent her high school years in Jamaica, offers a culinary journey to Africa and Caribbean…
The House of the Spirits, now at ASU’s Galvin Playhouse is based on Isabel Allende’s bestselling, first novel, and is a “splendid production” writes New Times contributor Robrt Pela, in this week’s stage review. Pela writes: On a single glorious set that fluidly shifts locations and time, a triumvirate of stunning…
Our little band of Chow Bella writers is a diverse group, but we do have a few things in common. We all put our pants on one leg at a time, and we all gotta go. And we’ve all been to a lot of bathrooms in a lot of restaurants…
One thing you quickly learn to appreciate when traveling overseas is the beauty of a large, juicy cheeseburger on a soft, warm bun. It’s one of those staples that many people could, and do, eat once a week. And what better way to wash it down than with a cold…
O.H.S.O. Eatery and NanoBrewery, which recently opened in Arcadia, has the style part down. But beyond hanging out on the patio with a cold beer and ordering some traditional pub fare, O.H.S.O. fails to deliver. Here’s an excerpt from this week’s cafe review:…
Once again, Chow Bella writers hunkered down in their kitchens and cooked up their best sweet and savory creations using Girl Scouts Cookies as an essential ingredient. It’s kind of like a pared down version of the Food Network’s Chopped, except we aren’t actually going to chop anyone (I don’t…
Seriously … Gilbert? That was my first thought when I learned Postino was extending its reach out there to the far East Valley (yeah, I’m a Central Phoenix guy). Despite my apprehension, I got outta the bubble and ventured way past the strip malls and tract homes of varying shades…
The Arizona Theatre Company is bringing a little performance art to First Friday in downtown Phoenix on March 2.ATC is partnering with Hotel San Carlos to put on a 1920s-themed ‘soiree’ starting at 6 p.m. So feel free to don your best rendition of a flapper or prohibition-era gangster costume…
It’s that time of year again: the time when Downtown’s Willo Historic District homeowners open their doors to strangers and let them gawk at their belongings. This year’s event, scheduled for Sunday, Februray 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., will feature homes in the neighborhood that were built in…
We’ve all been there: drunk and hungry, only to find most of the local food joints are closed. As a remedy to this dire situation, we’ve done our best to find some downtown Phoenix spots where you can still grab a bite after most of the other restaurants have closed…
To be honest, I’ve never liked Valentine’s Day. It’s really just another consumer-driven madhouse in which I end up in a last minute scramble to find roses or a box of chocolates (usually at the grocery store check out aisle). What really gets me is the fact that I never…
The Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix is applying for a full, annual liquor license. Hopes to begin hosting weddings.
In response to Macayo’s recent ad campaign to anoint the Chimichanga as Arizona’s official state food, we started our own very unscientific poll.
We’re getting a (very small) taste of censorship today as dozens of websites including Google, Mozilla, Reddit, Wikipedia, and Craigslist join the SOPA Internet stike that’s expected to last until midnight. SOPA, or the Stop Online Piracy Act, was introduced in Congress last year and would give law enforcement agencies the…
What’s more American than apple pie? Hostess Cupcakes and Coca-Cola for breakfast, that’s what…
NOFX at The Marquee Theatre, 1/7/12 Fat Mike painted a grim picture of Arizona a couple weeks ago. He was convinced that nobody goes to shows in Phoenix anymore because it’s on its way to becoming the next Detroit. Sure, we’ve got our issues, but NOFX fans surprised everyone (myself…
In response to Macayo’s petition drive to make the chimichanga Arizona’s official state food, we’ve started our own list of suggestions. Here’s the list of other, and arguably more authentic, Arizona foods that we’ve come up with. We’d also love your input. Vote in our completely unscientific poll below…
Over the weekend Arizona residents commemorated what has come to be known as the “Tucson Tragedy;” the day Jared Lee Loughner opened fire outside a Tucson Safeway killing six and wounding 14 including U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords. Residents from across Arizona and the country, including Giffords and her husband Mark…
