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JT’s Bar & Grill

The strip malls spread throughout the Arcadia area are some of the most dense in the Valley. They are jam-packed with all sorts of small businesses including JT’s Bar & Grill. Inside the Indian School Road haunt, you’ll find a mix of regulars chatting with the bartenders and groups of friends gathering to watch the […]
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5 Gifts for the Single Person: Chow Bella Gift Guides

Stumped for what to buy those special someones on your list? Let Chow Bella do the shopping -- or at least the browsing -- with our 2014 gift guides. Today: gifts for the single person. Magic Bullet Blender $39.99-49.99 Department Stores Everywhere The truth is, you never really know how...
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The Paisley Violin

Temporarily closed: Gina and Derrick Suarez’s quirky bohemian bistro is a comfortably cool spot that contains creative endeavors of every shape and size. Situated along Grand Avenue, it’s a mecca of Mediterranean and Euro-style edibles served up in an ultra-arty atmosphere accented by a constantly revolving collection of photos, paintings, and sculptures. Boutique wines such […]
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Citizen R+D

This cozy, intimate Scottsdale lounge is all about its craft cocktails: a lambic sorbet made from raspberry-flavored beer, then turned into a slushy by an old-fashioned paint-can shaker; a berry-and-lemonade punch made with hand-stirred dry ice; and a gin-and-tonic cooked up in a double boiler from 100-proof vodka distilled over dried juniper berries, lemon rinds, […]
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The Hoot Owl

There’s plenty of charm that awaits at this Glendale dive, for those lucky enough to stumble upon its location in the far corner of a Bell Road strip mall. But once found, however, The Hoot Owl — in business for more than 20 years — rewards with pitchers of domestic beer priced competitively with a […]
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Time Out Lounge

Familiarity is the name of the game at the Time Out Lounge. Owner Laura Kelly-Phillips and husband Ed (a.k.a. the Tall Man) took over the suite at the end of Huntington Square Shopping Center in 1988. The two have been behind the bar on a weekly basis ever since, and many of the bartenders have […]
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Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row

Dierks Bentley’s namesake bar, restaurant, and honky-tonk in Scottsdale is as homespun as one of the country star’s slew of chart-topping hits and just as raucous. It overflows with rustic charm — a largish American flag mural and a vintage Farmall tractor decorate the entrance while reclaimed barn wood is everywhere — and loud weekend […]
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Shady’s

From the outside, Shady’s may look like one of the old residences located along Indian School Road in east Phoenix, but inside, it’s a small pub and lounge with British flair. Its intimate, living room-like interior is full of stylish touches: black leather booths and chairs, a fireplace stocked with candles and caricatures of Ernest […]
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San Tan Brewing Company

San Tan Brewing hasn’t been around as long as the Valley’s craft brew standard-bearer, Four Peaks, but it’s fast establishing itself as one of the best brewpubs in Arizona. Located along a nice stretch of restaurants and pubs in the heart of downtown Chandler, it features a vast lineup of in-house brews, along with a […]
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40 Beers You Need to Try at the Arizona Strong Beer Festival

Here's the good news: At this year's Arizona Strong Beer Festival, a record number of breweries (140-plus) will be pouring more than 400 different beers, the widest variety that's ever been available at the 15-year-old beer fest. The bad news: a general admission ticket only gets you 40 two-ounce tastings,...
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The District All American Burger Bar: Happy Hour Report Card

The Spot: The District All American Burger Bar 7333 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale 480-664-0356 districtbaraz.com The Hours: Happy hour is normally 3 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, but during March Madness it is all day Monday through Friday Perfect for: Cheap eats and watching the game outside, while not...
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3 Best Things to Eat and Drink This Weekend in Metro Phoenix

Great Southwest Cajunfest Saturday, April 18 On Saturday, the Great Southwest Cajunfest will be held downtown at the Margaret T. Hance Park from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This event aims to transport you to New Orleans through food and music. Angry Crab Shack will prepare bayou favorites like a...
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March Restaurant Openings and Closings in Metro Phoenix

March was a busy month in the restaurant scene with more than a dozen new restaurants opening all over town. Some of the newest restaurants in the Valley include second and third locations of already popular spots, while others represent the sophomore efforts of well-loved local chefs. On the downside,...
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10 Alternative Valentine’s Day Weekend Events in Metro Phoenix

Love stinks. Yeah, yeah. Whether your status is single, complicated, or in a relationship, there are plenty of ways to get your kicks this Valentine's Day weekend without the candy hearts and the candle-lit dinners. From comedy shows and cultural celebrations to half-naked men and half-priced books, here are our...
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3 Best Things to Eat and Drink This Weekend in Metro Phoenix

Artopia Saturday, May 9 Join the New Times' this Saturday at Artopia, the sixth annual event dedicated to celebrating local creativity. Spend your evening perusing a collection of artwork from some of the top local creatives while celebrating this year's winners of the Big Brain Awards -- they'll be announced...
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30 Free Things to Do in Metro Phoenix Any Time in 2015

Low on funds and high on FOMO? We can help with that. Phoenix is chock-full of free events worth freeing your schedule for, including movie screenings, open mics, and a good deal of art walks. Because saving money is always in season, here 30 free things you can do all...
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Best Concerts in Phoenix This Week

Here are our picks for the best live music in Phoenix this week. Feel free to browse our comprehensive concert calendar for more options. Wednesday 13 - Wednesday, July 15 -  Club Red Wednesday 13 is known as a force to be reckoned with in the world of goth/horror punk/metal...
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Scottsdale Beer Co.: Febrewery Continues

If you missed it last week, we created a new month: Febrewery. Don't let the delightful syntax fool you -- Febrewery is a serious time, made for sincere and open-hearted visitation of the Valley's newest purveyors of beer. For week two, we're taking a quick drive up to the Northeast...
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Introducing Febrewery and Blasted Barley Orange Bomb

Beer: Orange Bomb Brewery: Blasted Barley Beer Co. Style: Dry Stout ABV: 6.45 percent At least a half-dozen new breweries have opened up in the Valley in the past six months, and it's time to catch up. This month is no longer February; henceforward, it shall be known as Febrewery:...