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Jamie xx – Marquee Theatre – 7/29/2015

What Jamie xx is trying to create and what he’s handed are often at odds. Jamie xx is best known as a member of acclaimed English trio the xx, purveyors of minimalist, somber pop-rock. Outside of the band, he’s also a sought-after DJ and producer who has worked with everyone...
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Ducey-Care Only Makes It Harder for the Poor, Critics Say

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey formally unveiled his plan to “modernize” Arizona's Medicaid System so it becomes a “bridge to independence” this week. A press release from his office states that the plan is all about “increasing personal responsibility, encouraging wellness, expanding health technology, protecting taxpayers, and promoting quality health care at an...
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Carbajal’s

Owner Marina Carbajal has taken her family’s Las Cruces recipes and brought them to a strip mall in far east Mesa. The results are superb Sonoran-style Mexican food, all homemade, and some of the best of its kind in the Valley. Top picks include machaca, green chile beef, alb
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Rapper Pens Song Defending Jodi Arias

High-profile murderers often attract a fringe element that is, in the face of all evidence, convinced of the accused's innocence. Jodi Arias is no exception. Except, one of her fans is a rapper. Thirty-four-year-old Kareem Williams, a.k.a. Lefty, is a fanatical supporter of Jodi Arias, who was convicted of the...
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St. Francis

Chef-owner Aaron Chamberlin hired Wendell Burnette Architects to overhaul this early 50s Harold Ekman building, and the final result is stunningly cool. Sit on the patio, sip a refreshing Sunny & Dry cocktail, and dig in to comforting contemporary American cuisine, from crisp, puffy flatbread with black Mission figs, to fragrant seafood stew. And thankfully, […]
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Diverting Canine Weepie Max Offers No Surprises

Even within the strictest formulas of today’s superhero-driven Hollywood, the experienced craftsman with a genuine enthusiasm for the form can find precious moments that are able to accommodate his or her personality. One such example is the director Boaz Yakin, who, following a pair of personal indies (1994’s Fresh and...
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Jodi Arias Verdict Wait: Put In Your Prediction Now

Jodi Arias, the California waitress whose brutal murder of ex-boyfriend Travis Alexander resulted in a sensationalized Phoenix trial, is about to learn her fate. Or not. Trial watchers are waiting this morning to learn the jury verdict in the infamous murder trial -- it's supposed to be read any minute...
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Trump Launches Ground Campaign in AZ, Appoints Aaron Borders to Lead It

U.S. Presidential candidate Donald Trump recently appointed 30-year-old Aaron Borders, Second Vice Chairman of the Maricopa County Republican Party, to lead his official ground campaign in Arizona. Borders, who moved to Arizona from Ohio in 2009 and says he's been around political campaigns his whole life, will even be traveling...
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Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour

A self-described “cocktailian,” Ross Simon of Bitter & Twisted is known for his tome-like illustrated menus that offer studied riffs on legions of classics, resulting in libations that are proudly “whimsical as fuck.” Among those is the coldest old-school martini in town, which can be sipped in expansive booths upholstered in red leather under sky-high […]
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Old Sky Harbor Flight Paths Had Less Impact, Data Shows

Phoenix is once again throwing its support behind the pre-September 18 departure flight paths out of Sky Harbor Airport. The decision comes after the city Aviation Department modeled multiple alternatives, calculated the noise impact each would have, and proved that the original paths are in fact the least disruptive options...
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Ghosting Is the Worst. Here’s Why

In the modern era of constant communication, it can be difficult to dump someone. Who are you going to text/call/Facetime/stalk on social media if you break things off with the person you talk to most? People have way more options for resisting your breakup, since it’s way easier to sneak...
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Mill Cue Club

While the front half of the establishment is more of a swanky saloon and hangout spot (offering daily drink specials, DJs on the weekends, and plenty of hotties perched atop bartstools), the back is all about the art of the cue. A total of 10 different tables fill the room, all of which are typically […]
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Gus’s NY Pizza

Greasy slices of Brooklyn-style round pie are served 24-7 to clubgoers after last call at this posh pizzeria located across the street from Myst. Although one end of the place is devoted to serving pizza and drinks, including plenty of adult beverages, its dining room has a lounge-like atmosphere with cozy nooks, plush seating, and […]
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Zuma Grill

Clustered near popular Mill Avenue hangouts Mill Cue Club and Fat Tuesday, the tiny Zuma Grill draws in countless college co-eds and serves as both a noshery and nightspot. Most of the day, it’s a laidback lunch and dinner spot offering American pub eats. After 10 p.m., however, it becomes a den of dancing and […]
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Poll: 53 Percent of Arizonans Back Legalizing Marijuana

A new Rocky Mountain Poll finds that 53 percent of Arizonans back legalizing marijuana for adults, with only 39 percent opposed to the idea. The poll also shows that 83 percent of Arizonans now support the type of university research on the potential medicinal effects of marijuana advocated by Dr...
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ZuZu at Hotel Valley Ho

If Scottsdale had a couple more Hos like this one, it might be on its way to outclassing La-La Land. The hotel is pure George Jetson-Googie-midcentury swank, a cherry spot, with the kind of finger-poppin’ pizzazz that cost $80 million to re-create. Ho’s Cafe ZuZu aims to put you in the way-back machine, with nostalgic […]
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Lamp Wood Oven Pizzeria

The rustic pies from this casual yet refined spot in north Scottsdale come courtesy of chef-owner Matt Pilato, who studied Neopolitan pizza-making at the Scuola Italiana Pizzaioli Academy in San Francisco. Pilato doesn’t quite adhere to the strict Neapolitan pizza standard, preferring instead to combine some of its techniques with his own style. The result […]
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Sapporo

A place to see and be seen, and suck down some topnotch sushi while doing so. This glitzy palace is packed with fine young professionals crowding a hip watering hole, but the chefs take their mission seriously. The concept is split into three themes: teppanyaki, Pacific Rim and sushi. With a special chef for each […]
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Starbucks Cold Brew Is the Worst Coffee We’ve Tried in 2015

Starbucks. There’s a lot to love about those guys. They’ve managed to combine milk, sugar, and something brown (maybe coffee?) in massively addictive ways. They’ve got more than 21,000 freakin’ stores, which makes them a pretty serious player in the global fast food market. They’re also (arguably) responsible for bringing...