Townies & Tourists

Where to watch the Super Bowl if you can't get into the game

By Phoenix New Times
Jan 30, 2008

Let's face it, not everybody is going to make it inside University of Phoenix Stadium for the Super Bowl on February 3rd. So if you're left on the outside, head to Marc's Sports Grill & Nightlife where the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat can be shared with...
Satisfy a Super Bowl-sized sweet tooth

By Leslie Barton
Jan 28, 2008

Your mate bounds into the room, somersaults over the couch and yells, "Honey, I got us tickets to the Super Bowl in Glendale, Arizona on February 3! Let's spend the weekend!" From here, it can go two ways -- you are either thrilled and join in his celebratory dance, already...
Drinking with the locals, even though you're not one

By Phoenix New Times
Jan 25, 2008

It's tough to find a place that appeals to both out-of-town visitors and year-round residents, but we've got one. Not only does Crazy Ed's lure in tourists by the busload with its kitschy, Disney-like Western Town attraction on its property, the Cave Creek brew pub also attracts a fair amount...
Milkshakes and history

By Phoenix New Times
Jan 23, 2008

Sure, the Super Bowl happens in the dead of winter, but why let that stop you from enjoying a cold treat? Especially in Phoenix, when it's likely a balmy 70 degrees outside. We used to think of milkshakes as a summertime treat only, until we moved to the Valley. Now...
Not the same ol' Mexican food

By Phoenix New Times
Jan 21, 2008

A downside of most Mexican restaurants in the Valley is menu fatigue. We love classic Sonoran dishes, but sometimes a break from tradition is just what we're craving. At times like those, we head to Padre's, where Mexican food comes with a twist. Padre's For starters, we're hooked on the...
Suds for all seasons

By Phoenix New Times
Jan 19, 2008

What goes better together than football and beer? And have we got a brew bonanza for you. From the outside, Tops looks like an ordinary neighborhood booze purveyor, but as soon as you take a stroll down the narrow aisles -- where shelves are stocked high with a jaw-dropping variety...
Desert beauty in the heart of the city

By Phoenix New Times
Jan 18, 2008

The City of Phoenix's ongoing renovation of Tovrea Castle, one of the Valley's premier oddball landmarks, has given us locals hope that our state's capital has finally learned to spell "p-r-e-s-e-r-v-a-t-i-o-n." The East Phoenix estate -- which looks like a royal wedding cake defended by a swarm of palace-guard saguaros...
Get your game face on

By Leslie Barton
Jan 17, 2008

So, you're coming to Arizona for the Super Bowl. You've got your giant foam finger, comfortable shoes and your "Glendale's Got Game" T-shirt just arrived in your postbox. Looks like you're almost ready, but what about turning back the game clock? We don't mean the one on the scoreboard, we...
Hit the links for cheap

By Thomas Bond
Jan 16, 2008

So you're a football fan in town for the big game, but you don't want to just watch a sporting event, you want to play, too. And the sport you want to play -- like that of most would-be athletes -- is golf. Unfortunately, you didn't plan ahead on this...
Get your speed fix

By Chris Bowman
Jan 9, 2008

Football season may only last six months, but there's another sport that holds the attention of many Phoenix residents year-round -- race car driving. We're not talking NASCAR here, we're talking the reckless thrill seekers who speed down the 101 and other Valley freeways like they're training for the left...
A clear view of the Valley, smog permitting

By Phoenix New Times
Jan 2, 2008

When it comes to sightseeing, it's tough to beat a panoramic view to really give you an appreciation of a place -- especially one as spread out as the Valley of the Sun. North Mountain Park has all the usual trappings of a mountain park in our town -- hiking...
Roll through town in style

By Phoenix New Times
Dec 24, 2007

With all the high rollers in town for the big game, townies and tourists alike will have to step up their personal presentation to compete for attention. Especially, you $30K millionaires. Since there's absolutely zero chance of you hooking a top-shelf honey in a regular rental car, consider borrowing a...