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Tempe Barcade Endgame to Open in Fall of 2014

Make way for some seriously nerdtastic nightlife, Tempe. Plans to build a gaming bar, or "barcade," is currently in the works thanks to Arizona State University alum Ryan Scott, and his geeky co-founders Nikki DelRosso and Mike Goosens. The predominantly console-based entertainment venue, named Endgame, is currently being funded online...
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Cinco de Mayo Guide 2014

Special Events Chandler Downtown Public Library Courtyard 100 E. Commonwealth Ave., Chandler Got a Chihuahua that's both cute and quick? Those wee beasties will be celebrated during Chandler's Cinco de Mayo Festival, where they can participate in both the yearly Chihuahua races and beauty pageant, which are the hallmark of...
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5 Best Things to Eat and Drink This Weekend in Metro Phoenix

Artopia Friday, April 25 This Friday night, we're announcing the winners of the fifth annual Big Brain Awards at Artopia, a celebration with food, drinks, and, of course, art. We've already introduced you to all the finalists in the Culinary Arts category, which includes Aisha Tedros of A.T. Coffee Oasis,...
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Food Festival Season in Phoenix: Spread Out the Love

The number of food (and drink) festivals in this city has exploded in recent years. Phoenix is a bona fide food town. It's exciting. It's also daunting. If you're a food lover, you've probably spent many weekends over the past few months stuffing your face with BBQ samples and dessert...
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10 Things We Learned at McDowell Mountain Music Festival 2014

This year's McDowell Mountain Festival went off like a weekend in the park, and we mean that both figuratively and literally. Perched upon the green grass of Margaret T. Hance Park, the three-day concert fest seemingly took place without a hitch and happened to feature gorgeous weather and a lot...
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Cracker Jack from House of Tricks: 100 Favorite Dishes

Last year we marked the hundred day countdown to Best of Phoenix by sharing some of our favorite food folks' "Personal Best" lists. This year we're bringing back our list of 100 Favorite Dishes. Have a suggestion for a dish you'd like us to try? Leave it in the comments...
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Founders Brewing Co. Expands Into Arizona

FoundersiscomingFoundersiscomingFoundersiscomingFoundersiscoming FoundersiscomingFoundersiscomingFoundersiscomingFoundersiscoming FoundersiscomingFoundersiscomingFoundersiscomingFoundersiscoming! Sorry, lost a bit of my journalistic reserve there. I'm just excited because Founder Brewing is coming to Arizona. This brewery, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has been churning out beers since its founding in 1997 -- but, until recently, only to the eastern half of the...
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15 Mother’s Day Dining Options in Metro Phoenix

Make Mom's day by taking her to one of these 15 Valley dining spots. There's a brunch for every budget and type of eater, including outdoor buffets for moms who love to soak up the sun and spectacular views from Phoenix's best resorts for moms who love to feel pampered...
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Dairy Do

Few things we’d wait thirty days for. Cheese Puff Day at Four Peaks is one of them.The moniker “cheese puff” conjures up notions of brightly colored packaging and orange-stained fingers, but that imagery would be misplaced. Nor are these garden-variety mozzarella sticks, the standbys of sports bars. Alas, these six...
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Back from the Brink, Rocky ?Votolato Moves Forward Again

Rocky Votolato is a guy on the shore skipping stones across the water. Part craft, part amusement, the circumspect Seattle songwriter's success and happiness has ebbed and flowed like the tide, something he's gradually grown more accustomed to, though it's not always been a smooth ride. Finally firmly at peace,...
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Beds, Baths, and Beyond

Get ready for some real estate envy. It's time for the Windsor Square Historic District Home and Garden Tour at Central and Camelback to open up 10 showcase-ready homes and two residential gardens. In addition to the door-to-door detour, there will also be 27 craft vendors, a beer garden from...