A Night Out w/ Ben Andersen of Night Thieves

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Public House Garage: Happy Hour Report Card

The Spot: The Garage Public House,  4855 East Warner Road, Ahwatukee, (480) 940-6455www.publichousegarage.comThe Hours: 3- 7 p.m., 7 days a week. A reverse HH is also offered from 10 p.m.- 12 a.m., Sunday through Thursday. The Details: @font-face { font-family: “MS 明朝”; }@font-face { font-family: “Cambria Math”; }@font-face { font-family:…

Amir Saebi’s Modern Take on Old-World Fashion

Amir Saebi might be one of the best dressed men in Phoenix. As the operational manager for green structural engineering company, Strata International Group, Saebi and his bow-ties stand out in a crowd of flip-flop wearing Phoenicians.While his Iranian and Swiss upbringing may have something to do with this, he…

The Blackberry Mojito at La Bocca Urban Pizzeria and Wine Bar

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 Blackberry Mojito at La Bocca Urban Pizzeria and Wine Bar Whoever says classy cocktails don’t happen on…

Kevin Lamoureaux’s Sex with a Muggle

Kevin Lamoureaux at Turf Irish Pub in Downtown Phoenix has a little something for all the Harry Potter dweebs fans who know what a “muggle” is. If you don’t and just need a quick buzz — well, bottoms up. Name: Sex with a Muggle Ingredients: Jagermeister, chambord, madori, sweet &…

St. Francis: Happy Hour Report Card

The Spot: St. Francis, 111 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, (602) 200-8111www.stfrancisaz.comThe Hours: 3- 6 p.m., daily.The Details: When it comes to Phoenix dining destinations, St. Francis has always been a top contender, specializing in urban/ rustic style food and drink and an ambiance that guarantees to calculate our “big city”…

Hum Botanical Spirit: The New “Vodka Soda”

Cue squeaky German accent): “As you know, in fashion cocktail culture, one day you’re in. And the next day, you’re out.”So, if cocktail trends are like fashion trends, consider artificially flavored vodka beyond over, St. Germain so last season and botanical infused booze, such as Hum Botanical Spirit, totally hot…

The Hummer at Kitchen 56

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 Hummer at Kitchen 56Thanks to Kitchen 56, our hearts are back in the heart of Arcadia, sipping cool…

A Night Out w/ Dugaldo Estrada

​”Dugs,” “Duggie,” or simply Dugaldo Estrada is a creative thinker, art enthusiast, blogger, boyfriend, bartender, fiction writer, college student, and avid doodler. Let us catch our breath while we take it all in, too … It’s safe to say that this 29-year-old has a few nicknames and more than a few things keeping…

Kitchen 56: Happy Hour Report Card

The Spot: Kitchen 56, 3433 N. 56th St, Phoenix, (480) 994-5656www.kitchen56.comThe Hours: 3-6 p.m., daily. The Details: What’s not to love about $5  appetizers and  specialty cocktails? Choose from 15 progresive and delicious cocktail inventions, including “Adult Lemonades,” and a wide ranging list of martinis and mixed drinks with clever…

The St. Germain at Hanny’s

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 St. Germain at Hanny’s Hanny’s may be known for its three-story, 1947 department-store digs in downtown Phoenix, legitimate…

Trevor Lutz’s Pickle Back

Trevor Lutz at Kitchen 56 knows how to take the burn away: a shot of pickle juice and a can of PBR. We’re talking about the burn in your esophagus from the shot of whiskey. So please, spare us the details on any other “burning sensation” you’re experiencing. Name: The…

A Night Out w/ Jeremiah Gratza

Jeremiah Gratza is P-Town’s veteran concert promoter as the director of operations for the independent concert promoting company, Stateside Presents. After 10 years in the promoting field, the 29-year-old and his signature white-framed Ray Bans have become synonymous with the local music scene.  But Gratza hasn’t always been rocking cool…

The Calvin & Hobbs at The Parlor

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 Calvin & Hobbs at The ParlorEvery time we frequent this cozy old-world style pizzeria, located on 19th…

Top of the Rock: Happy Hour Report Card

 The Spot: Top of the Rock at The Buttes Tempe Resort, 2000 Westcourt Way, Tempe, 602- 431-2370 www.marriott.com/phxtmHours: Top of the Rock is on top of a rock. These people take things literally. And so it’s only fitting that they name their new summer happy hour Five-2-Seven. Monday through Saturday…

Five Phoenix Bars that should be on the Best Bars in America List

Lets face it: Living in Phoenix means having a love/hate relationship with Phoenix, especially when it’s balls hot and there’s absolutely nothing to do other than drink cold beer inside our favorite air conditioned drinking establishment. But that’s just it. Yeah, Phoenix isn’t exactly a top destination city in terms…

The Polish Fix at Arrogant Butcher

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 Polish Fix at The Arrogant ButcherSometimes, all we really need is a quiet place to grab a…

Joshua Supe’s White Gummy Bear

Joshua Supe at Charlie’s Phoenix knows a bear we’re sure to fall in lust with tonight then curse tomorrow morning. Because well, if it’s a 3-for-1 Sunday, we know we’re gonna have a FML Monday. Name: The White Gummy Bear Ingredients: Raspberry vodka, triple sec, sweet & sour and a…

Cornish Pasty Co.’s Irish Car Bomb

Stephanie at Cornish Pasty Co. in Tempe,  didn’t invent this drunken Irish lad staple, but she says it’s a regular go-to for the pastie-eating elite. She warns that there’s a science to taking this shot and it doesn’t involve being a big girl. Her advice: Plop that puppy in, don’t be afraid…

A Night Out w/ Emma Pew

Singer/songwriter Emma Pew is the barefooted front woman of Tempe-based funk/soul band, Black Carl. At 25 years old, Miss Pew has made a dent in the local music scene with her soulful vocals and larger than life your average white girl stage presence. Some might think the voice doesn’t match…

The Skinny Jeans Tea at Bungalow Bar & Grill

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 Skinny Jeans Tea at Bungalow Bar & Grill Old Town’s Bungalow Bar & Grill is the perfect…

Roaring Fork: Happy Hour Report Card

The Spot: Roaring Fork, 4800 N. Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, 480-947-0795 www.eddiev.com Hours: June 1st kicked off RF’s summer happy hour that runs in the saloon all night, every night, baby. Open to close, 4 to 7 p.m., 7 days a week. Details: The Fork’s Famous Frozen Margaritas (try the Huckleberry)…