Seven Sports We’d Like to See in the Summer Olympic Games

See also: Seven Summer Olympic Sports That, Yes, Are Really Olympic Sports Last week, we gave you a list of sports you might have been surprised to find are actually Olympic events. But what about all those sports that don’t make the cut? We’ve done some field research (OK, we…

Twitterpated

Airlines aren’t giving anything away for free these days. That makes us jealous of our winged friends, as bird feeders still provide an in-flight meal, completely gratis. But then again we’re neither cute nor feathered — and we can’t sing that well. Perhaps instead of whining, we should follow the…

Royal at the Market Closes Doors Today, Future Uncertain

See also: Aaron Chamberlin Will Open Farm-Focused Cafe in Urban Grocery Space See also:Downtown Phoenix Public Market Urban Grocery and Wine Bar to Close May 12; Wednesday/Saturday Market and Food Truck Friday Will Continue After three and a half years of service, say goodbye to Royal Coffee Bar’s Downtown Phoenix…

Bauer Debuts, Diamondbacks Avoid Getting Swept in Atlanta

Finally something for Dbacks fans to shake their rattles about. Highly anticipated right-handed pitcher, Trevor Bauer, made his major league debut throwing a total 74 pitches through just four innings. Despite all the hype, Bauer struggled to find the zone in the second half of his outing; he says he’s…

New Food Truck Alert: Sweet Jonez Rocking Cupcakes

Despite what you might have been hoping thinking, signs seem to show that the cupcake trend not only lives on — it’s still going strong. Earlier this month we introduced you to Sweet Jonez Rocking Cupcakes, the first cupcake food truck in the Valley. Yes, the fusion of two of…

Explosions in the Sky

As always, we’re dreaming about making a run to Vegas for the Fourth of July weekend. Because nothing says “I love America” like pretending your week’s earnings are Monopoly money, bottomless you-call-it’s for the ladies, and boobs. Lots of boobs. But alas, not all of us have the PTO to…

SEEDspot: A Hub for Entrepreneurial Projects is Coming Soon to Phoenix

This week, local business incubator SEEDspot made its first publicized steps toward its anticipated launch later this year. The non-profit organization and brainchild of co-founders Courtney Klein Johnson and Chris Petroff will focus on “locally grown innovation.” The two plan to open their doors to 20 entrepreneurial projects this fall…

Are You Being Served?

The ancient Hawaiian saying “kulia I ka nu’u” means “strive to reach the summit.” This year’s 29th Annual Volleyball Festival celebrates just that. The 2012 theme, ho’olaule’a, translates to “celebration” and reflects the fest’s Polynesian roots as well as its role as a celebration of the accomplishments of young female…

Five Ice-Cold Caffeine-Packed Drinks in Metro Phoenix

If the morning usually finds you face down in a cauldron of strong, black coffee — you’re not alone. Thanks to the proliferation of Starbucks and the multitude of other outlets serving coffee drinks, we’ve all but made caffeine addiction our national disorder of choice. We know you know it’s…

Sunny Spots

Sundays have always been about the soul, resting up, and getting ready to kick some Monday morning ass. As far as mom knows, we’re heading to church — but for real rejuvenation we’re ditching the usual humdrum Sunday routine to let loose and stay cool at The Saguaro Hotel’s Swim…

7 Must-Sees in Phoenix Libraries

If you haven’t noticed, a lot has changed since the days when the only things you could find in the library were grouchy old librarians and of dusty books. Ok, there are still a lot of dusty books, but in their midst you can also find a veritable treasure trove…

Five Tasty Father’s Day Gifts for Your Chef-Dad

It’s that time of year again. On June 17, you could do the usual and offer Dad a Hallmark card and whatever random item you may or may not have just remembered to pick up on the way to brunch. Because he really needs another coffee mug, or a tie…

Chomped

One chef will rule them all at Bite Nite, a culinary crusade pitting Valley chef against Valley chef to duke it out for the title of Heavyweight Champion. A dozen local restaurants including Frank and Albert’s and Scottsdale’s Cien Agaves will compete in four different categories — appetizer, entrée, desert,…

Five Summer Dance Classes in Metro Phoenix

With festival, conference, and “palooza” season at an end, we’re looking for new ways to fill our precious hours of free time. The next few months will be all about indoor activities, but that’s no excuse to avoid breaking a sweat. With the rest of the pop culture — Dancing…

Glacier Lettuce, Explained

Kale? Please, that is so last week. And don’t even get us started on arugula. There’s a new vegetable on the block: glacier lettuce. And believe it or not, it grows well right here in the desert…