FabolousScore some cheap entertainment while helping out the kiddies this weekend as Celebrity Theatre offers patrons $5 tickets for donations benefiting Valley youth charities. The in-the-round venue is giving away the cheapie tix if you bring in a non-perishable food item, unwrapped toy or children’s clothing item to the box…
Because no one can really afford to buy his or her partner an iPhone this Christmas, the Grandevelt Mini-Swap is here to help. The makeshift swap meet takes place outside of Grand Avenue standby Trunk Space, where loads of local artists will be showing off their handmade and found wares…
It’s no wonder greasy spoon diners are often packed–the fat-filled food’s addicting, and the prices are often dirt cheap. 12 East Cafe in downtown Phoenix is no exception. The small spot has a mom-and-pop feel, serving up breakfast goodies, sandwiches, salads and wings. The food comes in huge portions, and…
At Caffe Boa, executive chef Payton Curry (whom we profiled yesterday in Chef Chat) uses farm-fresh, local ingredients in his dishes, and these two recipes are no exception. The Fall Panzanella Salad features products that are in season right now, so if you want the freshest dish available, head to a…
You might think Valley diners are all about greasy Mexican food or gigantic chain restaurant-style portions, but a new study by Dole Fresh Vegetables claims Phoenicians are among the top salad eaters in the nation…
We’re used to screaming and hard rock from Linkin Park and Dead by Sunrise singer Chester Bennington, but the tough, tatted guy shows off a softer side by advocating for animals in a new PETA campaign…and he’s shirtless! The Phoenix native displays his massive collection of tattos in the “Ink Not…
If you’re looking for an easy way to help others this holiday season, dining at Roka Akor in Scottsdale means you’ll also be giving money to St. Mary’s Food Bank in Phoenix. The trendy Japanese and sushi restaurant gives 20 percent of its profits to the charity through Sunday, December 13,…
Thanks to Payton Curry, the 30-year-old executive chef at Caffe Boa, the Valley’s dining scene is becoming more local-oriented due to his “locavore” approach. And to think that he almost didn’t make the move to the Valley. “I was scared shitless,” Curry says about moving here from San Francisco. “One of…
Ed Mabrey The CEO/founder of Black Pearl Productions LCC, which is the parent company for Black Pearl Poetry Tempe Thursdays and Black Pearl Poetry Phoenix Fridays, as well as the home of the ASU Sun Devil Poetry Slam Team, the Phoenix Brave New Voices Youth Poetry Team, and the Phoenix…
After glam rocker Adam Lambert was shunned by ABC by having performances on Good Morning America and Jimmy Kimmel Live! cancelled, the very openly gay singer is finally getting back on the station this Thursday, December 10 when he performs on the estrogen-powered The View. Maybe it’s because host Barbara…
Blog name: www.goodgreasyeats.com Who writes it: The blog is powered by several people throughout the country, including residents in Pittsburgh and Phoenix. The blog’s written by average Joes, including a film school drop-out, a cookbook writer, a business student, a zookeeper and a doctor. They all give their takes on food in places…
There are several factors when creating holiday cocktails at Roaring Fork, including color and flavor. The Pistachio Martini will match your Christmas sweater perfectly with its green tint and red paprika sprinkled on top, and the warm, nutty flavor evokes feelings of sitting by the fireplace waiting for Santa. “There’s…
Because calling up a deejay while you’re driving isn’t exactly the safest thing to do, FM 103.9 is offering potential listeners a chance to influence the playlists through a Listener Advisory Board tomorrow, December 8, at the studio. The station, formerly known as “The Edge,” is soliciting all types of…
For novice cooks like ourselves, it’s hard to imagine the intricate process of crafting a beautiful Italian meal like the ones north Scottsdale’s Sassi has to offer. This Sunday, December 6, though, executive chef Peter DeRuvo lets us normal folk in on his cooking secrets as he leads a demonstration and tasting…
It’s hard to imagine a nation without alcohol today, but back in the early 20th century, Prohibition banned spirits until Repeal Day in 1933. In honor of the 76th anniversary of Repeal Day, raise a glass this weekend as Metro Brasserie and Bar offers signature cocktails for only $0.76 when you…
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We always love a good protest, and who could argue with saving the lives of cute little ducks?Not the members of the local “End Foie Gras Campaign,” which will be taking a stand at the Westin Kierland Resort tomorrow, December 4 at 11 a.m. The Resort serves duck and foie…
Back in the late 90’s, when grrrl power was all the rage, and artists like Paula Cole and Sarah McLachlan actually sold records, an all-female music festival like Lilith Fair was a great idea–especially to modern-day hippies who flocked to the shows. Nowadays, the most popular women in music are…
There’s one for the Irish and the Chinese. Now, Phoenix Latinos are finally getting their own arts and cultural center, and there’s no better way to celebrate than with a party. The Arizona Latin@ Arts and Cultural Center has its grand opening with a gala that includes a ribbon-cutting ceremony…
Drown your sorrows in free wine at Armitage Bistro in Scottsdale tonight…
With what many — including folks around here — consider to be the best carne asada in the Valley, America’s Taco Shop has garnered quite the following. So much so that the order-at-the-counter Mexican food spot is opening a second location on 7th Ave. and Camelback Road the beginning of…
