Where: Stop #3, 7th Avenue and Camelback Road: Charlie’s (727 W. Camelback Road, a one-minute walk from the stop) Drink: $2 Cuervos, Coronas, and Goldschlaggers (on Tuesdays), $3 beer pitchers from 2 to 7 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays with $1 happy hour drinks from 7 to 9 p.m. Scene:…
We understand that in the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times’ blogs. Today’s entries: Valley Fever: Performance Atheist in Multimedia Caring Cops and State Troopers Send…
For this week’s cover story, Niki D’Andrea witnessed the day-to-day experiences of a street preaching Atheist first hand. Now you can too. Take a look at the following videos of Omar Call in action and take a look at our slide show of alternate cover shots and images that didn’t…
Where: Stop #3, Central Avenue and Camelback: Applebee’s (201 E. Camelback Road, a three-minute walk from the stop) Drink: Applebee’s Main Street ‘Ritas (in strawberry, mango, or wildberries flavors) for $3.40 before 7 p.m., or for $7 after 7 p.m. Scene: Applebee’s is the only drinking hole within walking distance of…
We understand that in the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times’ blogs. Today’s entries: Valley Fever: East Valley Tribune Finds New Ways to Spell Hypocrisy Andrew…
We understand that in the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times’ blogs. Today’s entries: Valley Fever: DMX Extradited to Arizona; Rap Star Fugitive Cooling Off in…
Santarchy A hundred or so pub crawlers dressed as jolly old St. Nick went in search of booze in a bar hop they affectionately refer to as Santarchy. Not enough Santa for you? The big man himself also made a stop at Salty Senorita in Peoria this weekend brining a…
It’s nearly 1 a.m. and I’m a few drinks into the night. I’m at Tempe’s Last Exit Bar & Grill to watch Violet Wild, one of my favorite local pop-rock bands who used to play anywhere and everywhere a year ago and pretty much whored themselves out in the local…
In honor of Music Editor Martin Cizmar’s look at video game-inspired music this week, we’ve taken the time to assemble this list of video games you should be listening to. That’s right, listening. Play them all you want, but we’re betting that your memories of laying waste to the final…
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We understand that in the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times’ blogs. Today’s entries: Valley Fever: Chemtrails: Strong Competitor for Dumbest Conspiracy Theory Ever Arpaio Vows…
Last Friday we reported that Top Chef Winner Stephanie Izard was planning to join culinary forces with the good people at Digestif to create an eight-course meal. Now we’re happy to give you a glimpse of the dinner party in slide show form. Take a look and try not to salivate…
I suspect that the reason I’m reviewing Budweiser American Ale today has much more to do with the subliminal messages I received after seeing this new brew’s commercial about thirty times this week than a genuine interest. Yet even if my brain now belongs to the Budweiser collective this still…
You’re constantly on the run from the demonic forces of the undead. You’ve lost most of the people you care about and survival from this nightmare seems like an impossible dream. But hey, it sure beats the hell out of facing the mall crowds at Christmas time.See just how many…
We understand that in the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times’ blogs. Today’s entries: Valley Fever: Sheriff Arpaio’s Captain Joel Fox, Illegal Donation Guy, Must Request…
In a year worthy of your rage, metal delivered in spades. What with the economy circling the drain and Sarah Palin coming down from the tundra and then refusing to go back, 2008’s been the kind of year that really makes you want to smash your head into walls or…
Where: Portland’s Restaurant & Wine Bar (105 W. Portland St., Phoenix, 602-2795-7480) located directly from where you’re standing as you exit the train. Drink: The Urban Cosmo; a taste sensation for $10. Scene: Upscale living is king in this part of downtown Phoenix, as the neighborhood surrounding Portland’s consists…
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Where: Seamus McCaffrey’s Irish Pub & Restaurant (18 W. Monroe St., 602-253-6081). Walk one block South and one block East from where you stumbled off the train. Drink: a pint of Guinness for the tiny sum of $5.50. Scene: Seamus McCaffrey’s has long been one of the Valley’s premier Irish pubs…
We understand that in the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times’ blogs. Today’s entries: Valley Fever: John McCain Campaign Info Left in BlackBerry Phone Sold to Reporter…
Whew! Boy did we cover a lot of ground this weekend. Clubs Editor Benjamin Leatherman was out being a one man wrecking ball for this weekend’s “Night Out” slide show while Music Editor Martin Cizmar hit up Bloc Party last night. I kept myself busy reviewing the Aquabats show while…
Where: Copper Door Restaurant and Bar at The Hotel San Carlos (202 N. Central Avenue). Jump off the train and head East on Central toward the historic Hotel San Carlos. It should take you about two minutes on foot. Drink: The Humphrey’s Palm Room Mojito. Bacardi Razz combined with fresh black…
