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Astor House: Stellar Sandwiches and a Laid-Back Vibe

By Laura HahnefeldAugust 9, 2012
Astor House is so easygoing it seems less a restaurant and more the home of a friend who doesn't mind the unexpected pop-in. Outside the tiny teal dwelling, a bike leans lazily against a tree. Inside, you'll find wicker-backed chairs, petite flower vases and — if you're lucky — a...
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Borderlands Noche Dulce

By Zach FowleMay 21, 2012
Beer: Noche Dulce Brewery: Borderlands Brewing Co. Style: American porter ABV: 7.1 percent There's an old joke that says the best thing to ever come out of Tucson is the I-10. But, while hilarious, it's only mostly true. The craft beer revolution is sweeping over Tucson in a big way,...
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Best Place to Fill a Growler

September 20, 2012
Flanny's Bar & GrillBeer geeks, craft brew nerds, and classy alcoholics rejoiced this year when the Arizona Liquor Board changed its rules and began allowing bars and restaurants with certain liquor licenses to fill 64-ounce glass jugs — a.k.a. growlers — with draft beer from their favorite breweries. And when we feel the need to get our trusty […]
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Three Things to Eat, Drink, and Bake this Weekend

By Shannon ArmourJune 29, 2012
Happy Pre July 4th weekend, Chow Bella friends! Since we don't want to over do it before the big Wednesday holiday (can't we just move it to Friday this year?), we're taking it easy with a cool tomato sandwich, a relaxing wine tasting, and a batch of summery cupcakes. Check...
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Dogfish Head Indian Brown Ale

By Zach FowleAugust 1, 2012
Beer: Indian Brown Ale Brewery: Dogfish Head Craft Brewery Style: American Brown Ale ABV: 7.2 percent See also: Sierra Nevada/Dogfish Head Life & Limb See also: New Belgium/The Lost Abbey Brett Beer The Beer Judge Certification Program (the major authority that certifies and ranks judges for homebrew and commercial brewing...
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Nice Cans

By Zach FowleMay 17, 2012
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: The can is the ultimate in beer technology. Not only does aluminum completely keep out sunlight and oxygen -- beer’s mortal enemies -- but it’s also easier to ship and store, better for bringing on a hike or to the beach,...
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Make Phoenix 2012’s BeerCity USA

By Zach FowleMay 2, 2012
In 2009, National Beer Examiner writer and Brewers Association President Charlie Papazian created the BeerCity USA poll. Designed to judge the strength of a city's beer community, the online poll drew thousands of voters to throw their support behind their hometowns and the brew culture therein. As you can imagine,...
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New Pizzeria and Brewpub Coming to Scottsdale

By Laura HahnefeldAugust 1, 2012
See also: Angels Trumpet Ale House -- Aimed at Beer Geeks -- to Open in August and 500 Bottles, 58 Taps, Nothin' But Craft: World of Beer in Tempe Opening August 8th Looking for a local cold one? In the next two months, you'll have a few more choices for...
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Four Peaks’ Up ‘N’ Runnin’

By Zach FowleAugust 29, 2012
Beer: Up 'N' Runnin' Brewery: Four Peaks Brewing Co. Style: Mild Ale ABV: 4.8 percent See also: SanTan Count Hopula See also: Schneider Aventinus Weizenbock Mother Road. Mischief. Freak'n Brew. Arizona Wilderness. North Mountain. THAT Brewery. OHSO. Fate. Granite Mountain. Desert Eagle. Oh, and Four Peaks. Some of those names...
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Ten Favorite Cold (and Frozen!) Phoenix Foods

By Shannon ArmourJune 27, 2012
Yeah, yeah, it's hot outside, but we're not complaining. We're putting on our rose-colored glasses and looking at the brighter side of summer: eating as much ice cream as we want. Okay, maybe we can't (or shouldn't) eat ice cream everyday, but we can try to cool off this summer...
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Introducing “This Week in Beer,” Your Weekly Beer Calendar

By Zach FowleMay 14, 2012
Beer is a big deal in the Valley. From tastings and tappings to pairing dinners and more, there's a different beer event to attend pretty much every night. Every week, we'll curate upcoming brew-related goings-on and lay them out for you here. Your calendar will be as full of beer...
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Best Science Class with Suds

September 20, 2012
Birds 'n' Beer at Third Thursdays at Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon CenterThe interior of the Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center in South Phoenix tends to be filled with people during the evening hours on every third Thursday of month. Why are they here? The answer is twofold: sex and cheap beer. Both enticements are a major part of the monthly Birds ‘n’ Beer event. […]
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Attention Beer Snobs: La Bocca Needs Your Help

By Shannon ArmourMarch 28, 2012
Do you live in Tempe and love craft beer? If you answered yes, La Bocca Urban Pizzeria & Wine Bar wants to talk to you. The Mill Ave. pizza & wine spot is looking for ten craft beer enthusiasts to join their "Unofficial Beer Advisory Board". The new team will...
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11 Favorite Summer Cocktails from Metro Phoenix Restaurants

By Nikki BuchananJuly 16, 2012
Toss the gin and tonic. And don't settle for a mediocre margarita. We've got 11 fresh summer cocktails that will have you dreaming of July all year long (really). Bottoms up. Tennessee Peach at Del Frisco's Grille Who doesn't love fresh, juicy peaches in the summer? So just imagine them...
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Best Mixologist

September 20, 2012
Shel Bourdon at Blue Hound Kitchen & CocktailsSmart, sassy, super-cute, and a master of her cocktail craft, Shel Bourdon is the gal behind the outstanding cocktail menu at CityScape’s Blue Hound Kitchen at the Palomar Hotel. The 24-year-old mixologist and lead bartender created the restaurant’s entire menu of handcrafted cocktails that are classic, down-to-earth, and, most important, drinkable. The California transplant’s creations […]
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Three Things to Eat, Drink, and Bake This Weekend

By Shannon ArmourMay 11, 2012
Happy Mother's Day weekend to all you moms out there! I hope the kiddos take you somewhere nice to eat and shower you with presents (and if they still need a little help figuring where to take you, send them the link to our Mother's Day Brunch/Dinner Roundup). My kids,...
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Nimbus American Bistro & Brewery Now Open in Scottsdale

By Shannon ArmourMarch 20, 2012
Roka Akor, Shinbay, Ruth Chris, and Terroir Wine Pub have a new neighbor. And it has beer ... Tucson-brewed craft beer, to be exact. The Tucson-based craft beer brewery Nimbus has finally brought its brewpub eats and tasty beers to the Valley. The award-winning brewery opened its second location last week at...