8 Things to Do in Metro Phoenix for $10 or Less, October 28 to 30
The Zombie Walk, pumpkin carving, and more spooky stuff.
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The Best Things to Do in Metro Phoenix, October 24 to 30
Get ready for Día de los Muertos, a theatrical Trump takedown, and some quality time with Nick Offerman.
Tasty Box Brings Quick, Vegetarian, and Vegan Lunches to Downtown Phoenix
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…
An Open Letter to Trader Joe’s: You Need to Calm Down with the Pumpkin
Dear Trader Joe’s: You’re great, but you have crossed the line. We have stood by you and even sung your praises through the years because, honestly, we take full advantage of your convenience and charm. We love the frozen mini pies, the magic of Biscoff spread, and your surprisingly above-average…
Old School Photography Techniques Are Making a Comeback — on Instagram
There is a revolution happening in Phoenix, and it started in the unlikeliest of places. For the past decade, analog film photography — the method that involves physically loading a roll of film into a camera and waiting to see the shots until the film is developed — has been…
Drinking Problems: A Palate Test on Beer
We’ve put the palate to the test in Drinking Problems, a video series in which our tasters, ranging from a James Beard Award-winning chef to a comedian who simply appreciates a good drink, give us the good, the bad, and the ugly of what they’re drinking. In this episode, three…
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Drinking Problems: A Palate Test on Cold Brew
We’ve put the palate to the test in Drinking Problems, a video series in which our tasters, ranging from a James Beard Award-winning chef to a comedian who simply appreciates a good drink, give us the good, the bad, and the ugly of what they’re drinking. In this episode, three…
Drinking Problems: A Palate Test on Wine
We’ve put the palate to the test in Drinking Problems, a video series in which our tasters, ranging from a James Beard Award-winning chef to a comedian who simply appreciates a good drink, give us the good, the bad, and the ugly of what they’re drinking. In this episode, three…
The Trail: Kevin Binkley of Bink’s Midtown Makes Sweet Corn Sorbet
We’re going behind the scenes and getting up close and personal with some of the Valley’s favorite chefs, learning what it takes to make one of their best-known dishes. Welcome to The Trail. It’s lunchtime at Bink’s Midtown in Central Phoenix and several tables of diners enjoy leisurely meals in…
5 Best Things to Do in Metro Phoenix This Weekend
“Bummer Summer” There are countless movies, songs, and poems about the romanticism of summer — the warm sun, the peaceful beach, the budding romance. But, honestly, sometimes the summer can suck. Artist and graphic designer Lauren Bailey has put her minimalistic spin on this darker side of summer in “Bummer…
Standard Wax Founder Samantha Thompson’s 5 Home Decor Essentials
Samantha Thompson’s home is full of recycling. We’re not talking about a compost pile or even separating the plastics from glass. We mean the repurposing, refurnishing, and reimagining kind of recycling. This is the spirit that launched Standard Wax, the candle company she and co-owner Andrew King started several years…
3 Cool Things to Do This Week in Metro Phoenix
Bar Flies If you spend time in downtown Phoenix even just occasionally and haven’t heard of Bar Flies, we suggest you take a second to reevaluate your life choices and then pay attention. Bar Flies is New Times’ monthly reading series where you’ll hear stories about everything from a lesbian’s…
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5 Best Things to Do in Phoenix This Weekend
Your guide to metro Phoenix’s best weekend events is here. Comedy on Fire 28 Downtown’s “longest continuously running independent comedy show,” Comedy on Fire returns with its 28th season. Boasting a laundry list of up-and-coming comics and a few recognizable features, the show promises to pack in the laughs. Things…
The Clever Koi in Phoenix: Happy Hour Report Card
Each week we venture to a new restaurant to check out what the spot has to offer during our favorite time of day — happy hour. Whether it’s affordable appetizers, delicious drinks, jaw-dropping deals, or none of the above, we’ll check out the situation and report back. The Spot: The Clever…
3 Free Things to Do This Week in Metro Phoenix
While students around the state are facing the start of another year of school, we find ourselves facing an equally daunting though somewhat less cerebral challenge: figuring out what we’re going to do this week, and how we’re going to pay for it. Thankfully, there’s plenty to keep everyone entertained…
Amy Radcliffe on Thrifting, Weird Fashion, and the First Time She Felt Swagged Out
Amy Radcliffe’s life is made up of seemingly unrelated ingredients, as she puts it. Part of the time, she works at Crepe Bar in Tempe. She also works with children at A New Leaf, an organization in Mesa that offers support services to families and individuals. And when something comes…
5 Best Things to Do in Metro Phoenix This Weekend
Hair 1968’s Hair was a groundbreaking Broadway musical with a killer soundtrack, all about hippies and love and drugs and stopping the war and resisting the Man, man. Seriously. And hair, of course. Those days might be the last time the elements of a musical drenched our culture so thoroughly…
Umami in Tempe: Happy Hour Report Card
Each week we venture to a new restaurant to check out what the spot has to offer during our favorite time of day — happy hour. Whether it’s affordable appetizers, delicious drinks, jaw-dropping deals, or none of the above, we’ll check out the situation and report back. The Spot: Umami 21…
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3 Free Things to Do In Metro Phoenix This Week
You know those days where you make it through and then realize you didn’t directly spend a single cent for a full 24 hours? Yeah, we think those days are pretty amazing, too. While we can’t promise you one of those miraculously money-saving days, we can help out by offering…
Brendan McCaskey’s 5 Crafting Essentials
Brendan McCaskey’s crafting room looks like it was designed by none other than one of McCaskey’s main inspirations, Martha Stewart. After two previous coats of paint, McCaskey landed on the current shade of dusty blue to contrast with the white and wooden features including the wooden trim around the room…
3 Artsy Things to Do in Metro Phoenix This Week
Phoenix New Times’ guide to this week’s arts and culture events is here. ‘Capers Named for the Washington D.C. projects where it takes place, ‘Capers is a heartfelt, honest story about the human right to housing and struggles therein. Directed and developed by Patrick Crowley and performed by Anu Yadav…
Squid Ink Sushi Bar in Downtown Phoenix: Happy Hour Report Card
Each week we venture to a new restaurant to check out what they have to offer during our favorite time of day — happy hour. Whether it’s the most delectable appetizers, the best beverages, jaw-dropping deals, or none of the above, we’ll vet the entire situation and tell all about…