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Shine: Your Pocket Guide to Scottsdale

Every year, we put a spotlight on Scottsdale in the form of Shine, a pocket guide to the food, drink, art, and entertainment in this little 'burb. This time around –– looking for some comic relief –– we drop-kicked our favorite illustrator, Luster Kaboom, into the middle of the city...
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Willie Nelson & Family – Celebrity Theatre – 12/18/13

Last night Willie Nelson & Family played to a sold-out crowd at Celebrity Theatre--and it was quite the family affair. Not just because Nelson had about half of his own immediate family members on stage, but because the intimate setting embraced a crowd that was as comfortable with other Willie...
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Support Your Local

If you’re buying products not made by local businesses, you’re pretty much handing your money straight to The Man. And you really have no excuse for that, when the Certified Local Fall Festival brings more than 100 local vendors together for a day of shopping, eating, and dining.On Saturday, November...
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Top Five Phoenix Food Stories of the Week

Every week, there's a cornucopia of Phoenix food news, features, and reviews to report here at Chow Bella. If you're like most people, you probably just don't have the time to get to all of it. So, here's a recap of some of the top stories from the week that...
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SunUp Cherry Buzz and a Shout-Out to Arizona Girls Pint Out

Beer: Cherry Buzz Brewery: SunUp Brewing Co. Style: American Pale Ale ABV: 5 percent We begin today with an apology. I've been derelict in my bloggerly duties and neglected, when it occurred May 1, to wish the women of Arizona Girls Pint Out a happy third anniversary. Since 2010, this...
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Los Sombreros Opening Second Location in North Scottsdale on Friday

After nearly two decades in central Scottsdale, Los Sombreros, chef-owner Azucena Tovar's restaurant of well-crafted Mexican cuisine, is expanding. The new location, a remodeled space at 14795 North Northsight Boulevard (formerly Javinos restaurant) in North Scottsdale, will open at 11 a.m. Friday, November 1. Here's what's in store...
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George Strait – US Airways Center – 2/7/2014

George Strait US Airways Center 2/7/2014 How many songs does an artist have to play to make a great concert? 15? That's pretty sub-par for a headliner, but some acts skate by on it. 20? There are many renowned tenured musicians who operate at that number. With a reputation in...
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Top 5 Things to Do in Metro Phoenix This Week

Yeah, this week is a little shorter than usual. No matter. Jackalope Ranch still serves up five rad things to do this week from nightlife outings and artsy endeavors to game nights and fashionable fêtes. Tuesday Ladies Night @ The Handlebar Tempe Despite what you see in the movies, ladies...
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A Dispute Over Leash Laws Starts a Neighborhood Battle

It was not as though Lulu lacked manners. However! It was Cinco de Mayo, and sometimes a girl just . . . loses all self-control. When the front door swung open, Lulu took one look at the chaos inside the home and threw herself into the party. She went straight...
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Canadian Beer for American Palates: Dieu du Ciel! Péché Mortel

Beer: Péché Mortel Brewery: Brasserie Dieu du Ciel! Style: Imperial Stout ABV: 9.5 percent While much ado is made about brews from 'Merica, it should be noted that the craft beer revolution is underway abroad as well. Canada, notably, has moved past its macro exports like Labatt and Molson's to...
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Top Five Phoenix Food Stories of the Week

Every week, there's a cornucopia of Phoenix food news, features, and reviews to report here at Chow Bella. If you're like most people, you probably just don't have the time to get to all of it. So, here's a recap of some of the top stories from the week that...
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August Restaurant Openings and Closings in Metro Phoenix

Last month saw the closing of the one and only Saladworks in Arizona, but we welcomed two new pizza outlets and one Chandler neighbor bar and grill. Plus, fall is just around the corner and that means a whole slew of new eateries to look forward to. For now, here...
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The Clever Koi in Midtown Opens With a Splash

When a new spot opens in town, we can't wait to check it out -- and let you know our initial impressions, share a few photos, and dish about some menu items. First Taste, as the name implies, is not a full-blown review, but instead a peek inside restaurants that...
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Can It

If the third annual Ameri-Can Canned Craft Beer Festival has one goal, it’s to debunk the myth that canned beer doesn’t taste good. Brewer Gabe Wilson of San Tan Brewing, host of this year’s festival, tells it like it is: “There are still those out there who have negative perceptions...