Chances are you know Aaron Hempsey or at least one of his DJ handles. Billed as monikers such as Swerv Griffin or Rapturo for reputable dance nights like Cheap Thrills, Solstice, The Scenario, and Sticky Fingers, Hempsey has decided to keep things simple for the moment, going by his first…
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 WhiskeyBerry Sour at SideBar Thanks to weekly events and the support of Downtown night owls, SideBar’s become one…
Rachel Salianes at Hazelwood’s Sports Grill finds inspiration to make this chilly treat in her mouth. No, her chewed up piece of Juicy Fruit is not an ingredient in this aptly titled concoction, but the flavor is so close, it made us wonder. Name: The Juicy FruitIngredients: Bubble Gum flavored vodka,…
Over the years, local promoters/DJs, Craig Citizen, Kevin Wayman, and Juan Carlos Lenz have shown they know how to throw a mean dance party. Their latest endeavor, Mean Streets, kicked off in May this summer and took place at Brick every first Friday. But with cooler climates in the distance,…
The Spot: Four Peaks Brewing Company, 1340 E. 8th St., Tempe,480-303-9967www.fourpeaks.comThe Hours: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. to 1 a.m., daily. The Details: You could sum up the happy hour at this reputable local brewery in three words: cheap specialty beer. Their daily discount knocks $1…
( 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 Bruiser at Arcadia TavernLeave it to Arcadia Tavern, the friendly neighborhood sports bar located in the heart…
Julio “Foolio” Hawthorne is a 25-year-old local nightlife annihilator. As a resident DJ for some of the most reputable indie dance nights of the past (Ransom, Electrostatic and White Rabbit) and present (Sticky Fingers), chances are you know him by his DJ moniker Honey Cut.As an Apple nerd by day,…
The Spot: Jade Bar, 5700 E. McDonald Dr., Paradise Valley, 480-948-2100www.sanctuaryoncamelback.comThe Hours: The Pour runs from 4 – 6 p.m., and reverse runs from 10 p.m. – midnight, daily. The Details: Located within the swanky Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa is the classy Jade Bar and their patio cocktail lounge,…
If you call yourself a fan of electronic music, then it’s safe to assume you’re familiar with Jimmy Tamborello of DNTEL. If not, you might want to visit Tamborello’s Wikipedia page then smack your head on the keyboard for nearly committing indietronica music geek social suicide. The contemporary electronic music…
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 Orgiastic Greenlight at Lux Central Lux Coffee Bar, the trendy Downtown Phoenix hot spot for java and…
Sidney Delorean at Swizzle Inn has a whipped cream treat that comes with a side order of a buzz. Hey, if you’re gonna have the calories, you mine as well make ’em worth it.Name: The Creamsicle Ingredients: Whipped Cream vodka, peach schnapps and OJ. …
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 El Julio at Gallo BlancoGallo Blanco, the hip indie eatery located inside the Clarendon Hotel in Central Phoenix,…
23-year-old Phoenix native James Przewlocki is a musician, producer and member of local neo-soul band Home Jones. His style, ambition and integrity are easy to note — the guy involves himself in just about any musical endeavor that comes his way. His open-minded approach to learning about different genres and involving…
The Spot: Soi 4 Bangkok Eatery, 8787 N. Scottsdale Rd, Paradise Valley, 480-778-1999 www.soifour.comThe Hours: 5 – 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.The Details: @font-face { font-family: “ＭＳ 明朝”; }@font-face { font-family: “ＭＳ 明朝”; }@font-face { font-family: “Cambria”; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 10pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria; }.MsoChpDefault…
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 Cruzberry at The Vig Arcadia. The Vig is known as an Arcadia Neighborhood staple for mingling and running into at…
For dance-driven electro acts, there’s no grander feat than managing to stay “big in Brooklyn” while inching toward the mainstream. Melbourne-bred quartet Cut Copy has got the trick down, parlaying its steady buzz into one of the ultimate status symbols for a band, a headlining slot at the Coachella music…
Emma Bisner at Zipps Sports Bar Arcadia has a shot we actually trust. Why? Because she admits its her personal fave to take, not make just to get a good laugh at the shot-taking subject who later falls on their buzzed behind. A familiar name, a sugared rim, and a…
The Spot: Gallo Blanco, 401 W Clarendon Avenue, Phoenix, (602) 274-4774www.galloblancocafe.comThe Hours: 3- 6 p.m., everyday. The Details: The Clarendon Hotel’s eccentric in-house eatery offers an awesome daily happy hour menu that includes a total of 6 appetizers ranging as low as $3 to $6, such as their award winning…
Eryn Brody at Armadillo Grill in Phoenix says this one is her go-to for the chicks at her bar asking for an “easy” shot. This sweet and pungent item may be a little too easy to drop … in the back of our throats of course. So boys, feel free…
The Spot: Sapporo, 14344 N. Scottsdale Rd., North Scottsdale, 480-607-1114www.sapporoscottsdale.comThe Hours: 11 a.m. – close, Monday through Friday, and 3 p.m. – close, Saturday and Sunday, all summer long. The Details: The 10-year-old North Scottsdale destination for quality sushi, teppaniaki and young professional tail celebrates our sweaty butts by extending our…
Screw the pooch, happy-hour is man’s real best friend– or the real man’s best friend. Whether it’s a standard happy hour or a reverse, any time is a good time to eat, drink, and be merry at a discounted price. But a daytime happy hour– as in, all-day or before…
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 Ricky Ricardo at Cafe ZuZu Café ZuZu, the retro bar and lounge area inside Scottsdale’s Hotel Valley Ho, has “stay-cation” written…
