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Gears for Beers

By Benjamin LeathermanApril 21, 2011
Riding a bicycle with “no hands on” is a remarkable feat, to be sure. The stunt never fails to impress onlookers, can earn one some serious street cred, and allows riders to flip double birds at reckless motorists who get in their way. And at this weekend’s SanTan Wheelie Jam,...
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Top 5 Things To Do This Weekend

By Steve JansenFebruary 25, 2011
Arizona Cactus League @ various The 2011 exhibition season began yesterday, and today is the first ever game at Salt River Fields. By early next week, all 15 teams will have seen the field. For a full schedule of games, check out www.cactusleague.com...
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Quick PHX: Collections

By Robrt L. PelaMarch 3, 2011
COLLECTOR'S EDITION It's not just stuff. Our collections are a statement we're making about ourselves; a means of saying, "I was here!" when we leave them behind. Our great piles of things — carnival chalk figurines, vintage Star Wars dolls, carefully shined and inventoried war medallions — are a legacy...
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Brewed For Battle: Witbier

By Zach FowleOctober 22, 2010
At what point does one elevate from merely drinking beer to being a full-on beer snob? Answer: when you feel compelled to tell other people what to drink. And the inevitable result of this peculiar ailment is the beer argument. In the spirit of all great beer-related discussions, we present...
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Cafe: Phoenix Public Market

By Jonathan McNamaraOctober 21, 2010
What did we eat for lunch today? Quiche from the Public Market. What can we say? It sure beats a fast food hamburger and after reading this week's cafe column, we just couldn't stay away from the market. Food Critic Michele Laudig on the Phoenix Public Market: For anyone living...
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Parc Central Opens Tomorrow at Scottsdale Quarter

By Michele LaudigJanuary 11, 2011
Hot on the heels of new Narcisse Champagne & Tea Lounge, which just opened at the Scottsdale Quarter (Scottsdale Rd. and Greenway-Hayden Loop), now there's another restaurant launch at the upscale shopping complex: Parc Central opens its doors to the public tomorrow.Executive chef Chad Burnett (formerly of Joe's Farm Grill in...
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Springtime Arts Festivals Are Around the Corner

By Carrie WheelerJanuary 20, 2011
Get ready -- this year's bringing a host of art, film and cultural festivals to the Valley.Take a look at our first-quarter list to ensure that you don't miss an old favorite festival (Matsuri is always a good bet) ... or find some new events and explore new artists, areas...
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Best Hot Dog

September 30, 2010
The Main IngredientWhen Matt and Courtney Diamond opened their bangin’ little “ale house” in a Seventh Street bungalow, it wasn’t enough to have a great list of regional craft beers and quaffable, affordable wines. They came up with some scrumptious eats, too, the most beer-friendly of them all being the Coronado Coney, named after the historic district […]
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Cafe: Soi 4 Bangkok Eatery

By Jonathan McNamaraJanuary 6, 2011
We are not ones to turn our noses up at Asian cuisine. Quite the opposite actually. So when we here that there is a new Thai restaurant opening up, we've got to check it out. Fod Critic Michele Laudig on Soi 4 Bangkok Eatery: Despite the glamorous digs, Soi 4...
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Best Sports Bar, Southeast Valley

September 30, 2010
Crabby Don's Bar & RestaurantThis rough-around-the-edges spot in a ubiquitous Gilbert strip mall near Val Vista Drive may turn off clean-cut suburbanites. But those who are willing to branch out can definitely enjoy this place that seems to attract folks who like sports, fried food, and metal (live bands play on the weekends). Along with a full menu, including […]
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Brewed For Battle: Robust Porters

By Zach FowleDecember 7, 2010
​At what point does one elevate from merely drinking beer to being a full-on beer snob? Answer: when you feel compelled to tell other people what to drink. And the inevitable result of this peculiar ailment is the beer argument. In the spirit of all great beer-related discussions, we present...
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Next Week: Bud Light Fiesta

By Michele LaudigDecember 30, 2010
For college football fans, it's a chance to tailgate, celebrate, and socialize. And for anybody else, it's a chance to chow down on two-buck nibbles from local restaurants, take in some live music, and enjoy the glory of January in Arizona. While the rest of the country is digging itself...
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Rx Bandits at Scottsdale’s Ultimate Block Party Last Night

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 1, 2011
Rx Bandits Scottsdale's Ultimate Block Party December 31, 2011 When Matt Embree, Steve Choi, and the other members of SoCal ska-punk reggae-rock band Rx Bandits signed up to headline Scottsdale's Ultimate Block Party New Year's Eve some months ago, they probably thought it to be a smart idea at the...
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Pot Lover’s Holiday Gift Guide

By Niki D'AndreaDecember 20, 2010
Christmas is almost here. What are you going to get that special stoner in your life? The best thing to give a pot lover is pot, but since we can't tell you where to find it and the first medical marijuana dispensary won't be open in Arizona until the spring,...
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Brewed for Battle: Russian Imperial Stout

By Zach FowleOctober 29, 2010
At what point does one elevate from merely drinking beer to being a full-on beer snob? Answer: when you feel compelled to tell other people what to drink. And the inevitable result of this peculiar ailment is the beer argument. In the spirit of all great beer-related discussions, we present...
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The Beer for Brains Off-Centered Experience

By Zach FowleOctober 7, 2010
​Well, they said it would be off-centered. The first annual Beer for Brains Foundation Off-Centered Experience was held Saturday at the Scottsdale Plaza Resort, and it was a weird, wild ride. The day began with the toots of horns and the bangs of drums courtesy of the Bad Cactus Brass...