The Pixies, KISS, and Pool Parties Over the Weekend

Pixies at the Mesa Amphitheatre Last Night To say that the Pixies performance was underwhelming might be a bit too strong. Mostly satisfactory would probably be a more accurate description. That is to say it wasn’t bad but it wasn’t completely blow-you-away-good, either…full story KISS at Cricket Wireless Pavilion You…

This Week In Chow Bella:

Another week has come and gone leaving us to ponder the upcoming events that will shape our lives and, more importantly, our dinners out. But before we move on, let’s have one last look at the blog posts from this week: Oktoberfest in Phoenix — Mark Your Calendar Michelle Burchfield,…

Cafe: Stan’s Metro Deli

Holy matzo balls! Mill Avenue’s got a New York Deli once again! Stan’s, once a Mill Avenue staple, has returned to Tempe with sandwiches, soups, pizzas and breakfast. But is the new joint an instant classic or lacking in panache? Food Critic Michele Laudig on Stan’s Metro Deli Although there’s…

Fall Frenzy in Photos

What a weekend! We’ve already written extensively about the three-day concert event known as Fall Frenzy, but part of the story can only truly be captured through a lens. Before we put our Fall Frenzy coverage to bed, check out the following slideshows direct from each day of the event…

This Week In Chow Bella:

Another week has come and gone leaving us to ponder the upcoming events that will shape our lives and, more importantly, our dinners out. But before we move on, let’s have one last look at the blog posts from this week: Charles Shaw “Two Buck Chuck” Sauvignon Blanc Amanda Melby,…

Stage: Saving Tania’s Privates

Tania Katan exists in a very specific niche: America’s foremost Jewish, lesbian cancer survivor. If that sounds interesting to you, you may want to see her latest play. Robrt L. Pela on Saving Tania’s Privates: “Not having boobies is not who I am,” she’s saying. “It’s an opportunity for me…

Cafe: La Tolteca

We’ve been known to travel great distances in search of Mexican pastries. Perhaps that’s why we almost drooled right through the Cafe page while reading this week’s New Times. Food Critic Michele Laudig on La Tolteca: The smell alone is enticing, and I get a little giddy about the overwhelming…

Evermore Nevermore, Mike Posner, and Carnegie Over the Weekend

Encredicon at Evermore Nevermore Second Friday in Mesa was particularly exciting this month thanks to Evermore Nevermore’s Encredicon; a tiny convention featuring big (and local) comic talent. Attendees also got to check out a comic book-inspired fashion show…see photos Mike Posner at Marquee Theatre Last Night After taking off his…