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This Week In Chow Bella

Another week has come and gone leaving us to ponder the upcoming events that will shape our lives and, more importantly, our dinners out. But before we move on, let's have one last look at the blog posts from this week: McDonald's "Great Tastes of America" in the UK: Cue...
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Grand Avenue Festival Expands Call For Entries

Add trashy fashion and "guerrilla gardens" to the existing call for artsy rubbish.Along with the second annual "Trashy Sculpture Show" at Bragg's Pie Factory, the Grand Avenue Festival has expanded its call for entries.One is the "Recycled Rubbish Fashion Show," also scheduled to hang at Bragg's Pie, 1301 Grand Avenue,...
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Six New Times Contributors Name Their Top 10 Records of 2010

Name: Jason P. Woodbury Most played song on my iTunes: "Shangri-La" by M. Ward Best concert I saw in 2010: Elvis Costello at Scottsdale Civic Center Favorite single of 2010: "Round and Round" by Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti Favorite album of 1970: Velvet Underground's Loaded 1. Deerhunter: Halcyon Digest —...
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Brownie Showdown: Chocolate Stout Brownies

​When we heard about the 26-page Pentagon brownie recipe published recently, we couldn't resist trying to bake them. Emphasis on trying. What better time for the next Chow Bella Showdown? We gathered the staff and got them baked -- er, baking. So far, we've had the Pentagon brownies; "Joy of...
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Mucho Gusto: Happy Hour Report Card

The Spot: Mucho Gusto Taqueria & Mexican Bistro, 603 W. University Dr., Tempe, (480) 921-1850 http://muchogusto1.com The Hours: Between 3 and 6 pm, Monday through Friday. The Details: $3 booze and $5 appetizers. Choose from the house margarita, house wine, or a Dos Equis draft and snag one of about...
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Yucca Tap Room Adds Craft Beer and Whiskey Lounge

Tempe's Yucca Tap Room has been a Tempe dive bar favorite for years, especially for its live music. (Photo by Benjamin Leatherman) But now there's a whole lot more on tap. Earlier this month, owner Rodney Hu unveiled the Yucca's expansion into the space next door, a craft beer and...
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22nd Annual Great Arizona Beer Festival Goes Beyond Bud

If your beer buzzes come courtesy of good ol' Bud and Miller, there's a whole world of brewskies you're missing out on. The 22nd Annual Great Arizona Beer Festival will have more than 200 of them for your sampling pleasure this weekend as it takes over the Tempe Beach Park...
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Steve Douds at Renegade Canteen

​If his snowy beard is any indication, Steve Douds has been in the bartending business for a long time. But with the years comes experience, which Douds uses to great effect, competing in -- and winning -- national bartending competitions. Douds now employs his wisdom at Scottsdale's Renegade Canteen (9343 E. Shea...
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Cafe: The Main Ingredient

You undoubtedly wept as Lisa G's went away to be replaced with who knows what. The answer: The Main Ingredient Ale House. Need a coney? You've got it. Thirsty for a craft beer? Big check on that one too. Food Critic Michele Laudig on The Main Ingredient: After visiting The...
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Chef Aaron May’s Iruna Fills a Tapas Void

"Tapas" has lost its meaning in recent years, as the "small plates" trend has taken over restaurants that often have no connection to Spanish cuisine. There's nothing wrong with that, except that "small plates" have also become synonymous with plain ol' appetizers — and there's hardly anywhere in the Valley...
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The Lodge: Happy Hour Report Card

The Spot: The Lodge 4422 N. 75th Street, Scottsdale 480.945.0828 The Hours: Happy hour is everyday from 3 to 7pm. The Details: $3 Coors lights, Lodge Beer, Well Drinks, an House Wines plus half off all appetizers. They also have a burger or brat and a beer for only $6...
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Boulders on Broadway: Happy Hour Report Card

The Spot: Boulders on Broadway 530 W. Broadway Rd. Tempe, 480-921-9431 The Hours: Happy hour starts at 3 and goes until 7 pm Monday thru Friday. Reverse happy hour is 10 pm till close Monday thru Thursday. On Saturday, you can take advantage of happy hour deals from open to...
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This Weekend: Devoured Phoenix Culinary Classic

Jason Silva A year ago, I sipped some wine at West of Western culinary festival with entrepreneur and small business advocate Kimber Lanning of Local First Arizona, chatting about boosting the profile of local restaurants. If only I'd brought a crystal ball with me.   Now, Lanning's a key player involved with Devoured Phoenix Culinary...