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Mike Madriaga

Mike Madriaga

Mike is a writer, photographer, videographer, reporter, social-media editor, and video editor. In 2017-2021, his Mike Madriaga byline was attributed to over 400 articles worldwide.

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Hot Import Nights Phoenix Ready to Roll in Return to Valley

Hot Import Nights Phoenix Ready to Roll in Return to Valley

By Mike MadriagaAugust 19, 2022

Hot Import Nights is a nighttime shindig revolving around an import car show, race-queen-styled models, and bass-bountiful electronic and hip-hop music played by DJs.

Celebrate Indian Independence Day with Excellent Food at These Metro Phoenix Restaurants

Celebrate Indian Independence Day with Excellent Food at These Metro Phoenix Restaurants

By Mike MadriagaAugust 15, 2022

India celebrates 75 years of independence this August. Here are three restaurants to celebrate in metro Phoenix.

Phoenix’s Community Fridges Provide Food and Water. In the Summer, They’re A Lifeline

Phoenix’s Community Fridges Provide Food and Water. In the Summer, They’re A Lifeline

By Mike MadriagaAugust 12, 2022

Metro Phoenix has at least a dozen community refrigerators for people to grab water or some food for free. During the summer, these fridges become a lifeline.

Latinx-Inspired Products Coming Out of the Cannabis Closet in Phoenix

By Mike MadriagaAugust 10, 2022

Infused tres leches cake. Chamoy dipping pop. Low Rider. Latinx-influenced cannabis products are slowly making a mark locally.

NFL Great Ricky Williams Visits Mint’s Kitchen

By Mike MadriagaAugust 9, 2022

On July 28, Heismann Trophy award winner and NFL legend Ricky Williams visited The Mint, a 12,000-square-foot dispensary in Tempe.

Find Spam Musubi at These 6 Hawaiian Restaurants in Metro Phoenix

Find Spam Musubi at These 6 Hawaiian Restaurants in Metro Phoenix

By Mike MadriagaAugust 6, 2022

National Spam Musubi Day is on August 8. Here are six metro Phoenix restaurants to celebrate the Hawaiian snack food.

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Weed Smokers and Rappers Help Provide Much Needed IDs to Phoenix Homeless

By Mike MadriagaAugust 4, 2022

Big hip-hop stars connect with the local cannabis community and rap artists to help Phoenix homeless community obtain IDs at the Beat Therapy 2k concert in Flagstaff.

Mango Rabbit Boba Serves Thirst-Quenching Pieces of Art in Tempe

Mango Rabbit Boba Serves Thirst-Quenching Pieces of Art in Tempe

By Mike MadriagaJuly 29, 2022

At Mango Rabbit Boba in Tempe, try boba tea and waffles inspired by anime and movie characters.

Teek Hall’s Top 8 Weed Comics at Comic-Con

By Mike MadriagaJuly 27, 2022

Teak Hall, Phoenix New Times Best Rapper, goes to 2022 Comic-Con International: San Diego to find the best comics and meet Kevin Smith.

Can’t Make it to San Diego? Celebrate Comic-Con in Phoenix at this Desert Ridge Restaurant and Bar

Can’t Make it to San Diego? Celebrate Comic-Con in Phoenix at this Desert Ridge Restaurant and Bar

By Mike MadriagaJuly 21, 2022

ComicX, a restaurant and bar in North Phoenix, serves a taste of Comic-Con without leaving the Valley. Here’s what to order on the superhero-themed menu.

Celebs Have Their Own Cannabis Products For You in Metro Phoenix

By Mike MadriagaJuly 19, 2022

Phoenix New Times compiled a list of celeb-cannabis products that made their way to the Valley.

Weed-Infused Pizza Right to Your Door: The Mint Café Adds Food Delivery

Weed-Infused Pizza Right to Your Door: The Mint Café Adds Food Delivery

By Mike MadriagaJuly 19, 2022

The Mint Dispensary has created the perfect fix for the munchies, a weed-infused food delivery service.

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Mis Raíces Café, a New Family-Run Coffee Shop Opens On Grand Avenue

By Mike MadriagaJuly 15, 2022

Mis Raíces Café, a new coffee shop, opens on Grand Avenue near downtown Phoenix. Mexican coffee beans and flavors including dulce de leche and mazapan are on the menu.

Hearts of Glass: Phoenix Artists Show Off Their Wacky, Inspired Rigs for 710 Day

Hearts of Glass: Phoenix Artists Show Off Their Wacky, Inspired Rigs for 710 Day

By Mike MadriagaJuly 1, 2022

Phoenix artists are producing stunning hand-crafted rigs and bongs. Here’s a glimpse, just in time for 710 Day.

System of a Down’s Shavo Odadjian Dropped Some Gems, Wax on Go Skate Day

By Mike MadriagaJune 28, 2022

On June 21, System of a Down’s Shavo Odadjian skated at The Churchill in downtown Phoenix to commemorate Go Skate Day, and celebrated the launch of his new line of 22Red concentrates.

System of a Down’s Shavo Odadjian Skating Into Phoenix With 4 New Strains of Concentrates

By Mike MadriagaJune 13, 2022

On June 21, System of a Down’s Shavo Odadjian will be at The Churchill in downtown Phoenix to commemorate Go Skate Day, and celebrate the launch of his new line of 22Red concentrates.

Action Heroes With a Cannabis Connection: Just What Dr. Greenthumb Ordered

Action Heroes With a Cannabis Connection: Just What Dr. Greenthumb Ordered

By Mike MadriagaJune 10, 2022

Marijuana-influenced action figures have been infiltrating Phoenix since the 1990s. Finally, over 30 years later, weed-related collectibles have become mainstream.

Xanarchy in Phoenix: Rapper Lil Xan Goes for Image Makeover at Marijuana Fest

By Mike MadriagaJune 2, 2022

The new-school rapper celebrated with cannabis consumption at the inaugural Phoenix Cannabis Awards Music Festival on May 20.

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Hotboxed at the Phoenix Cannabis Awards Music Festival

By Mike MadriagaMay 31, 2022

On May 20, it was at the Phoenix Cannabis Awards Music Festival, a celebration of sorts, with good reason. The who’s who of the metro Phoenix cannabis industry were awarded trophies and plaudits in 56 categories.

Jointly App Helps Canna-Curious Figure Out What Works for Them

By Mike MadriagaMay 25, 2022

For Arizonans seeking a deeper purpose in consuming cannabis, the answers they seek might be right in the middle of their hands – Jointly.

Phoenix Cannabis Awards Music Festival Brings Lil Xan, Luniz, Kurupt, Mike Jones

By Mike MadriagaMay 17, 2022

The Phoenix Cannabis Awards Music Festival will honor the who’s who in the Phoenix Metro cannabis industry in more than 50 categories.

Study: Pot Draws More Than Booze in 2021 Tax Revenue for Arizona

Study: Pot Draws More Than Booze in 2021 Tax Revenue for Arizona

By Mike MadriagaMay 10, 2022

In 2021, adult-use cannabis excise taxes in Arizona reeled in $105 million, surpassing alcohol excise taxes of $92 million, according to an Institute of Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) report.

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