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At the Western, Menu Lets Down an Otherwise Great Club

Editor's note: As this column went to press, The Western indicated it would be developing a new menu. Some dishes described below may not be available. Visit our food blog, Chow Bella (www.phxfood.com), for updates. This column has been edited since its original publication. The Western in Scottsdale is part...
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“Arizona’s Hottest New Patio” Opens in Tempe Today

Heads up, outdoor lounge-y types; "Arizona's Hottest New Patio" opens in Tempe today. See also: - Bink's Midtown Is a Must (Especially When It Comes to Veggies) - New Restaurant Opens at Chase Field: Think Barbecue, Sandwiches Wrapped in Tape Measures, and the "Hottest Wings in Baseball" Featuring seating for...
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You “Must” Try These Beer/Wine Hybrids

To look at it from afar, it would seem that the rivalry between beer drinkers and wine drinkers is as heated as the stink between, say, the Hatfields and the McCoys, or Duke and UNC. Oenophiles turn up their noses at the uncultured rubes chugging what they see as swill;...
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11 Fourth of July Specials at Metro Phoenix Restaurants

Don't feel like doing the grilling this July 4th? Get a healthy buzz of all-American pride by supporting a local business. One of these 11 metro Phoenix establishments will be happy to help you put together the perfect feast of food and beer. A couple of restaurants offer a spectacular...
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Budweiser Black Crown: The Poor, Desperate Man’s Yuengling

Flickr.com Beer: Budweiser Black Crown Brewery: Anheuser-Busch, Inc. Style: Amber lager ABV: 6 percent At the bar where I work, the most-requested beer we don't stock isn't Russian River Pliny the Elder. It's also not Three Floyds Dark Lord, or Westvleteren 12, or New Glarus Spotted Cow, or anything from...
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Brat Haüs’ Pig Mac Is Mighty Fine Swine Dining

The Guilty Pleasure: Pig Mac Where To Get It: Brat Haüs, downtown Scottsdale The Price: $9 ($10 with a fried egg) What It Really Costs: I'm glad they don't post calories on the menu like McDonald's does. It has long been said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery...
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Five Things to Eat and Drink this Weekend in Metro Phoenix

Looking for something to put in your mouth this weekend? We've got you covered. Check out what's on our plate. See Also: 24 Food and Drink Festivals in Metro Phoenix Celebrity Chef Charity Dinner at Praying Monk in Scottsdale on March 10 Spring Training Menu at Roka Akor Now that...
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Juice Core Opens Fresh Juice Shop in Old Town Scottsdale

It's been a long time coming. The Juice Core Corps -- mother/daughter teams Kelly Watkins and Taylor Renteria, Patty Flanigan and Katie Flanigan, the fresh-faced foursome who make yummy, unpasteurized green drinks from 100 percent raw and organic juices -- have been planning to open a retail space for over...
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Art Appreciation

With an eye toward what's cool and a boatload of excitement over the contributions creative folks make to Phoenix, New Times hosts its third annual Artopia.It's an evening that celebrates this year's Big Brains nominees, 18 Valley residents emerging in their specialties of craft, design, visual art, culinary arts, performing...
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Five Things to Eat and Drink this Weekend in Metro Phoenix

Looking for something to put in your mouth this weekend? We've got you covered. Check out what's on our plate. See Also: 17 Don't-Miss Events During Arizona Beer Week, Feb. 16-23 6 Don't-Miss Events During AZ Cocktail Week: Feb 16-22 13th Annual Arizona Strong Beer Festival Hold on to your...
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Pallets in Downtown Phoenix: Happy Hour Report Card

The Spot: Pallets 1011 North Third Street 602-254-1168 www.palletsfoodandbar.com See Also: - Roaring Fork in Scottsdale: Happy Hour Report Card - The Most Popular Spirit in the World is Chinese Firewater Baijiu -- And It May Be Coming To The States - Hotel Palomar's One Year Anniversary Party in Downtown...
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Angels Trumpet Ale House Nails Beer, Fails on Food

For suds lovers, downtown's Angels Trumpet Ale House is a blessing. With 31 craft brews rotating on tap, beer enthusiasts would be hard-pressed not to find one to their liking. Most do, and regularly. They turn the sizable room, which features a bar nearly the length of it, into a...
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24 Food and Drink Festivals in Metro Phoenix

Festival season's about to hit full tilt. Are you ready? Now you are. Here are some of our favorite local food & beverage events happening from now until the end of April: FEBRUARY 2/1 - Haute Chocolate Market & Festival Where: Heard Museum Price: $30 in advance, $35 day of...
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3 Wine Events in Metro Phoenix Worth the Money

Approximately $75 will get you quite a bit of wine this spring in the Phoenix area. If you're willing to plunk down the funds, there are three unique wine events coming just as warmer weather rolls in. Whether you're looking for something large with a "scene" or a more intimate...