Since there’s really no better accessory than a cocktail in your hand, each week brings you a tasty adult beverage from one of our favorite drinking establishments, complete with recipe.This week: The Black Daisy at St. FrancisOnce again, Cen-Pho’s St. Francis has found a way to wow us — and,…

Rebecca Harrington at reputable Arcadia ‘hood hole-in-the-wall sports dive, JT’s Bar & Grill, has the goods to fix a rather specific problem that may, or may not, be associated with your football game woes.  Sports-loving weirdo or not, this little number is known to turn your frown — er, something…

You might know Juan Carlos Lenz as “JC,” or by his reputable DJ handle, BC/AD, and you’ll definitely recognize him as an OG in The Valley’s alternative nightlife scene. He’s responsible for developing legendary DJ dance nights Party Foul and Ransom, he’s helped to set the local standard for kick ass dance party debauchery, and…

Since there’s really no better accessory than a cocktail in your hand, each week brings you a tasty adult beverage from one of our favorite drinking establishments, complete with recipe.This week: The Mornin’ Sunshine at Beckett’s Table Arcadia neighborhood eatery, Beckett’s Table, puts the special in specialty food and beverage. Their…

Jamie Rivas, the girl behind the bar at Downtown’s new music venue/super-chill hangout spot, The Lounge at Crescent Ballroom, has something she guarantees will kick start the dance party — a Tongue in the Panties.Yeah, OK, that’ll work. Name: Tongue in the PantiesIngredients: Southern Comfort, vodka, amaretto, peach schnapps, OJ, pineapple juice.Flavor:…

Since there’s really no better accessory than a cocktail in your hand, each week brings you a tasty adult beverage from one of our favorite drinking establishments, complete with recipe.This week: Violet’s Ruin at The Casablanca LoungeThe rumors are true. There’s a smokin hot new kid on the Old Town…

Monique Suede Wallis is a local promoter with a whole lot of chutzpah. Lets just say, being one of very few up and coming female promoters in Phoenix, takes some serious girl power– and it’s pretty clear this dynamic diva doesn’t have a problem with that. At 23 years old,…

Choosing five of The Valley’s best booze infused beverages isn’t as easy as you’d imagine. As our weekly Cocktail Hour series proves, when it comes to finding a killer cocktail in Phoenix, our options are far from limited. After some serious consideration and some serious drinking, here are five of our local faves…

Since there’s really no better accessory than a cocktail in your hand, each week brings you a tasty adult beverage from one of our favorite drinking establishments, complete with recipe.This week: The Dr. Funk at Hula’s Modern TikiHula’s Modern Tiki, is a refreshing change of pace to the ever so…

Since there’s really no better accessory than a cocktail in your hand, each week brings you a tasty adult beverage from one of our favorite drinking establishments, complete with recipe.This week: The Whiskey Sangria at Carly’s Bistro Going out in downtown Phoenix can still be hit or miss. But when…

Andrea Eerdmans at Champions Sports Saloon in Gilbert doesn’t beat around the bush. She makes this shot because it adds to her customers’ bar tabs without getting them annoying wasted and it’s very smooth. Okay, we admit it’s hard to get your mind out of the gutter on this one.Name:…

Since there’s really no better accessory than a cocktail in your hand, each week brings you a tasty adult beverage from one of our favorite drinking establishments, complete with recipe.This week: The Mint at The Mint The Mint in Old Town Scottsdale has only been open for three months, and…

Aaron Hempsey is a local DJ with a hunger for underground house-music. After years of involvement in the alternative nightlife scene and recent DJ gigs at The Valley’s most reputable indie dance nights like Cheap Thrills, Solstice, and Sticky Fingers, Hempsey or “Aaron F” is taking matters into his own…