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10 Things Learned at TEDx’s Night of Food in Phoenix

Last night speakers from throughout the food world joined forces to present some of their discoveries to a sold out Phoenix audience at TEDx Evans Churchill's "If You Can't Take The Heat, Get Out of The Kitchen" event. From beer masters to urban farmers and avid juicers, the event looked...
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On Lagunitas IPA and Destination Drinking

Beer: IPA Brewery: Lagunitas Brewing Co. Style: American IPA ABV: 6.2 percent When you work around craft beer, the most common question people ask is, "So, what's your favorite beer?" I'm never able to answer -- I freeze up like I've been stumped at the spelling bee and usually mumble...
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5 Best Things to Eat and Drink This Weekend in Metro Phoenix

Beer Dinner: Huss Brewing Company Saturday, August 2 We're pretty excited that well-known Valley chef Matt Taylor has relocated to the kitchen at Gertrude's at the Desert Botanical Garden. And if you're looking for a good excuse to go check out what the chef has up his sleeve, then this...
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12 Things You Didn’t Know About Mother Road Brewing Co.

Beer: Open Road Brewery: Mother Road Brewing Co. Style: English Summer Ale ABV: 5.8 percent Critiquing a beer's appearance, aroma and flavor can tell you much about that particular brew, but little else. No, to truly know a beer, one must travel to the place it was brewed, see the...
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5 Best Things to Eat and Drink This Weekend in Metro Phoenix

Oktoberfest at Tempe Town Lake Friday, October 10 This weekend Oktoberfest is in full swing around the Valley and the biggest celebration will be held at Tempe Town Lake over the next three days. Starting tomorrow you'll be able to find a half dozen beer gardens with scores of beers...
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5 Best Places to Eat and Drink This Week in Metro Phoenix

Burger 21 Today Today the Scottsdale location of Burger 21 will open its doors to the public and offer the first 100 guests to visit the restaurant a free Burger 21 t-shirt. The restaurant, which comes courtesy of the the owners of The Melting Pot Restaurants, Inc., will also be...
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Earnest (Formerly Cork) in Chandler Opens Today; Here’s The Menu

After a two-week whirlwind makeover, Earnest will open its doors to customers today. The restaurant occupies the space previously known Cork and is operated by former-Cork chef Brian Peterson and with co-owner and pastry chef Danielle Morris. Unlike its upscale, wine-focused predecessor Earnest aims to offer diners a more casual,...
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Map of U.S. Craft Breweries Features Arizona Favorites

A Brooklyn-based graphic design and chart making business has compiled what they're calling "the most comprehensive mapping of the breweries of the USA ever compiled." Admittedly, the map does feature twelve spots in just the Phoenix-area alone, with several more in Tucson and Flagstaff. We have to say, we're impressed...
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Bad Water Brewing and Craft Beer’s Real Quality Problem

Beers: Saison and IPA Brewery: Bad Water Brewing Style: Saison, IPA ABV: 6 percent, 5.5 percent Imagine, for a minute, that you've traveled back to the first time you tried craft beer. You've spent most of your legal drinking age years (and maybe a few before) throwing back cans of...
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Project Phoenix: Screen Printing with Scottsdale Artist Jon Arvizu

Happy New Year, Phoenix! What, you've already broken all your resolutions? Yeah, us too. But we're bouncing back with some inspiration. Whether you've been considering a new hair style or a new kitchen project, we're here to help with Project PHX, our annual "how to" guide. Step into Pane Bianco's...
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July Restaurant Openings and Closings in Metro Phoenix

From a new food truck to the revival of two Valley restaurants into new concepts, July had some great new options for Phoenix diners, even during a time when other spots usually close for a few weeks to a month to avoid the inevitable summer slow down. Unfortunately for some...
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Ballast Point Grapefruit Sculpin: Fruity Beer Done Right

Beer: Grapefruit Sculpin Brewery: Ballast Point Brewing Co. Style: IPA ABV: 7 percent There are generally two schools of thought when it comes to beers brewed with fruit: Hooray! and How Dare You? Given the number of examples on shelves crafted to be sickeningly sweet or brewed with more artificial...
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Happy Hour at The Beverly in Scottsdale

We'll admit some skepticism when the people behind The Vig took over Mabel's on Main. After all, they had big shoes to fill with the former Aaron May concept being known as an Old Town hotspot for craft cocktails for years. However, with some modest upgrades, the already moody, luxe,...
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Wals Ipe & Sao Francisco: What Makes Brazil Winners Still

Beers: Belo Ipe & Belo Sao Francisco Brewery: Cervejaria Wals Style: Quadrupel & Dubbel ABV: 11 percent & 7.5 percent I'd like to kick this week's review off with a few contrasting images of Brazilians. The first is brought to you by the 7-1 blitzkrieg the German national squad delivered...
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How to Make a Pitcher of Martinis for Your Thanksgiving Party

As I look at the calendar, I realize that my favorite holiday, Thanksgiving, is sneaking up on me faster than I'd care to know. The refrigerator is getting filled with all manner of tasty treats, and soon the house will be full of food and friends. With all the madness...
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5 Best Things to Eat and Drink This Weekend in Metro Phoenix

Proof Backyard BBQ Friday, May 6 Brews, food, and some incredible views sounds like a good way to kick off your weekend. This Friday, Proof at the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North is kicking off its summer barbecue series, which includes family-style barbecue, live music and local Arizona...