Hilarious Guide to Fast Food Joints
To go along with why Americans are so fat, www.madatoms.com presents their guide to popular fast food joints:…
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Where Am I Eating?
Last week:…
Dave McGraw and Crow Wing Folkin’ in Flagstaff
It’s still a little warm here in Phoenix, but you can catch a show in a cool place tonight in Flagstaff as folk/Americana band Dave McGraw and Crow Wing takes the stage at the Green Room (15 N. Agassiz St.) The band released their current full-length album, Coyotes Came Around, this…
Reading: EATERAZ
: www.eateraz.com Who writes it: There’s no identifiable writer on the blog, but we’ve confirmed it’s run by Rick Phillips, former publisher of Item magazine, with possible contributors. Catch up here…
More Proof the U.S. Is Fat–in Chart Form
If you want to see something scary, click on this transparency by awesome.good.is. It’s a representation of the percentages of people in certain countries who are overweight, and surprise, surprise, the U.S. represents with the highest percent at 66.3 percent. We have to be number one in everything else, right, so obesity may as…
Booze Cruise
Sure, you could take a historic walking tour of downtown Phoenix to get to know the city, but we say sampling spirits is an even better way of getting acquainted. Get your fill of local brews and chews at the third annual Downtown Phoenix Pub Crawl, which lets participants partake…
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Recipe: Tomato Caper Braised Halibut from Tommy V’s
When head chef Matt Alleshouse of Tommy V’s Osteria Pizzeria created this recipe, he was looking to put a new twist on an old meal–the hunters-style dish. Typical hunters’ dishes are made in one pot, cooked with the meat the hunter caught. It’s a technique that’s been used hundreds of years, but…
Athenian Express for Under $10
It’s rare to go to central Phoenix’s Athenian Express during the week and not see a packed house. The bustling eatery, which serves Greek and American breakfasts, lunches and early dinners, is busy for a reason–the cheap, quality food and friendly staff…
The White Tie Affair Backs Out of Tonight’s Show
Pop electronic band The White Tie Affair announced they’ll no longer be playing tonight’s show at Martini Ranch due to illness. Also off the bill is supporting act Runner Runner, citing the same reason. Taking on headlining duties is now Every Avenue, who will perform with Stereo Skyline. Refunds are…
New Lady Gaga Music to Get You Moving
It’s a major disappointment Miss Lady Gaga isn’t coming to town on her Monster Ball Tour, but Phoenicians can still hear the diva’s new music when The Fame Monster drops November 23. She just released the newest single and stylishly slick video, “Bad Romance,” off the album, which includes all the…
Chef Chat: Matt Alleshouse, Tommy V’s
When most chefs were graduating culinary school, Tommy V’s Osteria Pizzeria’s Matt Alleshouse was already cooking up delicacies at the Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa. The 29-year-old, currently the head chef at the newly opened Tommy V’s, has been in the Valley for more than 10 years. He got his start as an…
Help Out the Down Syndrome Network by Eating Some Pizza Today
NYPD Pizza, with 10 Valley locations, is donating 20 percent of its profits today to the Down Syndrome Network of Arizona, an agency that serves to educate, support and adovcate for those with Down Syndrome. …
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Shakira Just Needs to Stop
I just don’t get what the big deal with Shakira is. I mean, don’t get me wrong, the Colombian pop singer is gorgeous, but she sounds like a dying horse when she sings. Seriously. It’s really difficult to sing along to any of her music, which, for some reason, consistently…
Oren J, What Are You Eating?
[jump] Favorite local restaurant: Can’t answer just one…for a quick bite I love Otto’s in Tempe. I get the calzone (no meat). If I’m grabbing a yuppie sandwich and dessert, then La Grande Orange in Arcadia. If I’m hungover then the protein pancakes at US Egg. For bar food, I hit…
Screaming Monkey at Radio Milano
This is one of Radio Milano’s most popular drinks, and it’s no wonder why. The fruity cocktail has a tinge of heat from a special ingredient: serrano chile peppers. They’re available at most grocery stores–just be careful about biting into one–it’ll set your mouth on fire! The cost: $8 The bartender:…
Q & A: Every Avenue
The guys in Every Avenue cite hometown heroes Jimmy Eat World and Gin Blossoms as influences, and it’s evident judging by the band’s sophomore album, Picture Perfect.
Is More Alcohol in Beer Really a Good Idea?
USA Today recently reported that some states are pushing for higher alcohol-by-volume percentages in beer. While the average has about 4.65 percent alcohol in it, in states like Vermont and Montana, you can drink a breskie with upward of 16 percent alcohol in the drink…
10 Things to Know If You’re Dining Out
As a server at several restaurants over the course of 5 years, you learn a lot about the business. It may just seem like a casual dining restaurant, but oftentimes the hospitality business is one of the most dramatic out there and has a lot of nuances diners might not…
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Where Am I Eating?
Last week: The British Open Pub in Scottsdale This week: Hint: This downtown Phoenix spot serves up giant soft drinks and contains a whole lot of history. Leave your guesses in the comments and check back next week for the answer…
Noche de Gourmet a Fine Food Fundraiser
Nosh on some of the Valley’s best food offerings while helping out kiddies at the Noche de Gourmet 2009 event, sponsored by the Active 20-30 Club of Phoenix. The annual shindig is a fundraiser sponsored by the “young professional men”‘s club, which does community service in the Valley. As you…
Food from Felons
Getting a job after you’ve left prison may not be the easiest thing in the world. So some restaurants around the country are focusing on hiring ex-cons to serve food. Gadling.com reports that one eatery in Chicago, hilariously called Felony Franks, serves up hot dogs, steak sandwiches and more, brought…
Discount Tickets for the Flobots If You Friend Captain Squeegee
Being a live music fan today can get pretty pricey, so thankfully local rock band Captain Squeegee is hooking fans up with discounted tickets to their Friday, November 13 show in support of Denver, Colo. band Flobots.The show’s packed full of performers–each group has seven members–and the band’s complement…