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5 Best Places for Dinner in Scottsdale

Shine, our annual pocket guide to all things Scottsdale, is out. And this year, local artist Luster Kaboom is taking readers on an illustrated ride through the city's best spots for food, drink, art, and entertainment. Here, in no particular order, are the five best places for dinner in Scottsdale...
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Red House Pub Opens on Grand Avenue in Phoenix

There's a new spot for craft beer and wine on Grand Avenue now that a cozy-looking new watering hole has opened behind The Groove on Grand, a mixed-use development in the heart of the Grand Ave Arts and Small Business District. The Red House Pub, 1028 Grand Avenue, offers a...
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7 Best Concerts to See This Week in Phoenix

Let there be rock, said Ronnie James Dio from atop his gnarled throne in metal heaven last week. And lo, did Dio send a monsoon of rock 'n' roll on Phoenix, from KISS/Def Leppard to Mayhem Festival. Someone prayed to a different god this week, because this week is (almost)...
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10 Metro Phoenix Chefs We Want to Date

When it comes to finding love, we at Chow Bella aren't asking for much. All we need is someone to make us sweet pastries in the morning, a three-course candlelit dinner in the evening, and the occasional brunch on Sundays. Basically, we want to date a chef. Someone who can...
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5 Best Restaurants in Arcadia Right Now

There are plenty of reasons for food lovers to like the Arcadia neighborhood -- the central location, the ranch-style homes, the plentiful citrus trees, and, of course, the plethora of dining and drinking options. There's no shortage of places to grab a bite or a cocktail in this Phoenix neighborhood...
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Little Miss BBQ: The Way Meat Was Meant to Be Cooked

In a mere three months since its opening, people are crushing Little Miss BBQ, a meat palace that smokes with the best. Barbecue engulfs you in the only great American debate ignored by both Fox and CNN. The yelling over BBQ rivals those orange thugs in Northern Ireland describing the...
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Yucca Tap Room Named Arizona’s Most Popular Bar

Damn Yucca Tap Room, you popular. Really popular. In fact, the list-meisters at BuzzFeed recently named you the most popular bar in all of Arizona. The viral media website -- renowned for its lists of animated GIFs, '90s pop cultural tidbits, and funny cat pictures -- bestowed the honor on...
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Alesmith Barrel-Aged Wee Heavy

Beer: Barrel-Aged Wee Heavy Brewery: AleSmith Brewing Co. Style: Scotch Ale/Wee Heavy ABV: 10 percent 'Twas a time, dear readers, when getting your hands on one of AleSmith's barrel-aged beers was a Very Big Deal. These bottles were among the rarest and most highly sought-after in all the land; those...
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Top 5 Places to Eat and Drink This Week in Metro Phoenix

World of Beer Today Get ready Gilbert-ites because you're getting a new watering hole with more than 500 bottles of beer, 60 rotating taps and 2,900 square feet of beer-centric boozing. Of course we're talking about World of Beer Gilbert, the third location of the national chain to open in...
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Government Shutdown Means Bad News For Craft Beer

The list of people and industries affected by the government shutdown seems to grow longer every day. Now we have to start wondering about the impact on our favorite craft brews. Because of the government shutdown, which includes The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, or TTB, new breweries...
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Top 5 Things to Eat and Drink This Weekend in Metro Phoenix

Dhaba Cooking School: Spice Class Saturday, December 7 On Saturday, learn how to blend your own Indian spices at The Dhaba in Tempe. The Spice Class will cover the flavors, aromas and health benefits of more than 50 different herbs and spices commonly used in Indian cooking. Each guest will...
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Taco Haus Opens Tonight, but We Had a Sneak Peek

Dave Andrea and Payton Curry, the duo behind Scottsdale's Brat Haus, unveiled their newest project to guests and media on Saturday. Taco Haus, located in the same North Scottsdale strip mall as the infamous Amy's Baking Company, looks to capture the spirit of a variety of Latin American cuisines, including...
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Lakeside Cafe, Bar, and Patio Opens in Tempe

Cafe dining with a water view has come to Tempe again. And this time, it's got a little California and New Mexico in tow. Located in the Lakes community at Lakeshore Drive, south of Baseline Road (next to another patio bar and cafe, Pier 54), The Watershed is the patio-focused...
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Stone Crime and Punishment: A Rite of Beer Geek Passage

Beers: Crime and Punishment Brewery: Stone Brewing Co. Style: Chile Beer ABV: 9.6 percent and 12 percent Had you been born into the Vanatau tribe of the South Pacific, your test of manhood would have been to dive headfirst from a 100-foot-tall wooden tower straight toward land, hoping you've measured...
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5 Best Restaurants in Chandler Right Now

Chandler is a sprawling suburb, so, based on square mileage alone, it makes sense that it would have a solid dining scene. Whether you realize it or not, this Southeast Valley city really has it all: a variety of awesome ethnic restaurants, a great local brewery, and an award-winning wine...