The Nash has become to the jazz scene – a stylish epicenter with crisp acoustics and can’t-miss performances. Purists and neophytes alike have flocked to the lounge-like venue (named for renowned Phoenix native and jazz drummer Lewis Nash) for intimate shows or rowdy jam sessions featuring many and varied flavors of jazz, from bop and […]
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The “naked” in nearly naked doesn’t refer to the actors’ state of dress, but rather to the nakedness of the theater itself. This not-for-profit group of local artists, actors, writers and more aim to strip theater of the pressure to conform leaving just the essentials. The black box theater troupe feeds on providing Valley theater-goers […]
Stark, no-frills Chinese eatery with a wide selection of Cantonese, Mandarin, and Szechwan classics, as well as a few items you don’t always see, like abalone with sea cucumber and creamed corn chicken soup. (We don’t suggest you try those together, by the way.) Not destination dining, but worth a shot if you live in […]
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Politicians and power brokers are known to congregate at Networks, as are professional athletes, office workers, and well-heeled housewives. You’ll immediately notice a suit-and-tie crowd chatting on cell phones over their drinks, and, upon closer look, you’ll notice a more eclectic crowd of tourists and downtown denizens gathering at Networks, too. Located off the lobby […]
Don’t be fooled by its once-grand appearance. Inside, this family-owned Chinese restaurant in central Phoenix is alive with authentic, flavorful Cantonese fare courtesy of Jian Yu, who was a chef in his hometown of Kaiping, a city in the Guangdong province in southern China, for over 32 years. Forget the Americanized menu and value buffet […]
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Hidden at the back of this small, Indian market is a no-frills Punjabi-minded eatery of top-notch chaat, or Indian street food offerings, flavorful vegetarian dishes, and less-successful meat-based ones. Try the popular samosa chaat, a dish akin to a savory exotic pie, for a light snack or appetizer, and then move on to stellar vegetarian […]
It’s nearly impossible to find a classic shaved ice place in the desert, but NOSB is ours. Any time of year, shaved ice flavored with yummy syrups is a light, refreshing treat. Morning visitors might consider the iced chicory coffee, spiked with half and half and vanilla syrup for a sweet edge; everyone else is […]
Joe and Peppy Niccoli have been running this Italian delicatessen since the 1970s, selling Italian-imported groceries, cured meats, homemade sausages, sweets, and takeout food such as lasagna, pizza, and sandwiches. Don’t miss their stellar Italian sub, featuring delicious cold cuts served on fresh-baked bread, and topped with the family’s signature Italian dressing.
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We previously have made the argument that Phoenix is a bread town. A major player in our carb-heavy scene is Noble Bread. The bread can be found at Valley farmers’ markets. But there’s also an entire restaurant serving sandwiches of the same high standards. Noble Eatery, a wood-fired deli and bakery, serves midday meals on […]