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5 Best Things I Ate and Drank in November

If there's one lesson to be learned from last month's best bites, it's that a dish doesn't have to be big to make a lasting impression. Whether we're talking about a side plate, an appetizer, or a simple pastry, sometimes it's the smallest morsels that make the most powerful memories...
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3 Free Things to Do in Phoenix This Week

Saving up for spring break? We can respect that. Lucky for those who want to go out without dipping into their vacation funds, metro Phoenix has plenty of free events happening on the daily. From beer-fueled talks among fellow nerds to art exhibitions, here are our top three picks for...
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Dogfish Head Raison D’Extra Returns After 8-year Hiatus

Beer: Raison D'Extra Brewery: Dogfish Head Craft Brewery Style: Belgian Dark Strong Ale ABV: 18 percent Dogfish Head Craft Brewery -- The Only Thing You Know About Delaware™ -- is perhaps best-known for its incredibly boozy imperial IPA/barleywine, 120 Minute IPA. The strong, celebrated ale is based on the brewery's...
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23 Best Festivals in Metro Phoenix This Spring

We don't want to hear anyone say that Phoenix doesn't have any culture ever again, and we've got a list of 23 festivals to prove it. This spring will be anything but uncultured in the metro Phoenix area. Phoenix has everything from a modern dance festival and celebrations of Spanish,...
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2014 Restaurant Openings and Closings in Metro Phoenix

Last year we saw a dizzying array of new restaurants open around town and revisiting the story of each and every one makes one thing clear: it's a great time to be a diner in our local food scene. Of course, there are sad stories of short-lived spots in last...
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Brewers Bowl

Choices, choices… what with the Waste Management Phoenix Open, Super Bowl, and Brewers Bowl all vying for attention; only the inaugural Brewers Bowl isn’t a spectator sport, but a participatory one with more than one dozen Arizona craft breweries serving their tasty creations. Hosted by Bad Water Brewing, one winning...
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Cinco de Mayo Guide 2015

There is no shortage of places around the Valley to party at on Cinco de Mayo, to say the least. Ditto for all the events that will transpire during the days and nights leading up to the big drinking holiday. For proof, look no further than our annual Cinco guide,...
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7 Things to Do This Mother’s Day in Metro Phoenix

Whether it's breakfast in bed, a charming bracelet, or a beautiful bouquet, Mother's Day is about showing her you care. And while each of those is sure to please the woman who -- literally -- gave you life, it's time to start thinking outside of the gift box. Mother's Day...
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Rainbow Plight

Sometimes it feels like the LGBTQ community has hijacked the rainbow and that the rest of us can't rock a vintage Care Bears T-shirt without raising a few eyebrows. But you know what? Our LGBTQ friends have had a hard enough path; they deserve a few rainbows. And with the...
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3 Best Things to Eat and Drink This Weekend in Metro Phoenix

Truckin' Awesome Super Fest Today through Saturday, January 31 This weekend you can get a sneak peek at the soon-to-open DeSoto Central Market located at 915 N. Central Avenue in downtown Phoenix by heading to the three-day Truckin' Awesome Super Fest. The party will be held on the outdoor patio...
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30 Best Concerts in October in Phoenix

There's simply no shortage of things to see and do in October. Discounting all of the hullabaloo of Halloween at the end of the month, there are fall festivals to attend, tankards of German ales to quaff at Oktoberfest gatherings, pleasant weather to enjoy (no...really), and all the thrills and...
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Ale Blazers

Never hurry beer drinkers. There’s a certain joy in slowly working one’s way through a fine malted beverage, savoring the subtle nuances that develop as said ale warms to a room. That’s what makes the inaugural Urban Ale Trail such a fantastic idea -- there’s plenty of great beer and...
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Best Liquor Store

Tops LiquorBevMo and Total Wine might be able to best Tops’ selection, but when it comes to personalized suggestions from a knowledgeable and friendly staff, those big-box booze chains don’t even come close. If you think that’s not important, try staring at the library-like selection of local and international craft beer and figuring it all out […]
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Best Brewery

Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co.It’s funny how one brewery can come into the craft beer scene in Phoenix and completely blow it up. Sure, there was plenty of great local beer in town before Arizona Wilderness Brewing, but in just about a year, it’s already been named best new brewery in the world by beer geeks in the know […]
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Real, Wild, and Woody: A Craft Beer Lover’s Paradise

The sold-out Real, Wild, and Woody craft beer festival debuted on Saturday, July 19 at Tempe Center for the Arts, with beer geeks filling the indoor venue in hopes of getting a taste of countless rare and specialty brews. We'd love to console those who didn't nab a ticket fast...
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Best Independent Movie Theater

FilmBarFor FilmBar, it’s all in the name. You’ve got your movies. You’ve got a bar. But the specific selections are what keep us coming back to the indie theater — with craft beers and a slate of films programmed by Valley cinema mainstay Andrea Beesley. This year, the indie theater got in on the World […]
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Cinco de Mayo Guide 2015

There is no shortage of places around the Valley to party at on Cinco de Mayo, to say the least. Ditto for all the events that will transpire during the days and nights leading up to the big drinking holiday. For proof, look no further than our annual Cinco guide,...
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Four Peaks Pumpkin Porter Has Arrived. It’s Officially Fall!

As all true Phoenix food lovers know, it's not officially fall until you can roll over to Four Peaks Brewery and order a pint of Pumpkin Porter. After all, it's not like the weather gives us any hint as to autumn's arrival and since cacti don't have leaves, we can't...
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Free Beer: Ingo’s Tasty Food Hosts Pop-Up Beer Garden on Labor Day

Looking for something fun (and cheap) to do on your extra day off this weekend? Ingo's Tasty Food in Arcadia is hosting a special, one-day only pop-up beer garden event on Monday, September 1. The event will feature complimentary beer tasting, drink specials, gelato, and, of course, their tasty burgers...