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Chef Robert McGrath Leaves Renegade Canteen

James Beard award-winning chef and former owner of Roaring Fork Robert McGrath has left Renegade Canteen, the upscale North Scottsdale restaurant where he served up his American West-influenced creations. According to the Arizona Republic, McGrath's leaving resulted as a dispute with owners John Rosso and Steven Goodhue. McGrath tells the...
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Phoenix Election Officials Will Unveil The City’s Next Mayor Tonight

Many Phoenix voters have already cast a ballot. Some, perhaps even twice. For those of you who haven't, today is the day. Don't forget that Phoenix is now using voting centers, which have replaced the traditional polling places. The Maricopa County Elections Department, which is running school district elections in...
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In Season: Pumpkin Puree

Lately, in this In Season series, we're taking a look at what I take home from Crooked Sky Farms each week and see what I've done with my CSA share, or part share. This week I'm using pumpkin...
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Six Gifts for the Fashionista

Fashionistas are a picky breed. They love clothes, shoes, handbags, and jewelry, but tailoring gifts to suit their taste (not to mention ever-changing trends) can be a daunting task.Here are a handful of local finds that will leave even the pickiest beaming with holiday happiness. 1. Tie Cardigan by BobiThis...
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How to Make Unforgettable Scones

Today's question: Any tips for making scones? It had a crusty cinnamon sugar topping and the texture inside was so light it dissolved in my mouth. Fresh cinnamon wafted to my nose. Its delicate form felt out-of-the-oven warm, which reminded me how freshly homemade it was. Feelings of comfort took...
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Lagunitas Sucks Holiday Ale

​Beer: Lagunitas Sucks Holiday AleBrewery: Lagunitas BrewingStyle: Imperial IPAABV: 7.85% Lagunitas sucks, but at least they know it. I have a list of favorite winter brews, and right near the top is Lagunitas' Brown Shugga. I love its origin story, which goes like this: Something went terribly awry when the...
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Arizona Cardinals Destroyed by San Francisco 49ers

The odds were definitely against the Arizona Cardinals in their lopsided 23-7 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday at Candlestick Park. The hometown team was in enemy territory, playing in the rain, and were facing the current NFC West leaders (and one of the top 10 defenses in...
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Authorities Go Gangbusters in South Phoenix; Dozens Arrested, Drugs Seized

A massive gang/drug bust called "Operation OGSTYLE" went down in south Phoenix this morning, resulting in the arrests of dozens of gang members, the Phoenix Police Department announced today."Operation OGSTYLE" was headed by the Phoenix P.D. but included law enforcement agents from several other agencies, including the Drug Enforcement Administration...
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Joe Arpaio’s “Birther” Investigation Wages On as Outrage Over Sheriff’s Bungling of Hundreds of Sex Crime Investigation Grows

As the outrage over Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's mishandling of several hundred sex crimes continues to spread, the sheriff's crusade to prove that President Barack Obama is a Kenyan version of the Manchurian Candidate wages on.Arpaio, as we've reported, agreed to investigate the president's citizenship at the request of...
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Richie Moe’s Five Tips for Making the Perfect Eggnog

​National Eggnog Day (or, as some people like to call it, Christmas Eve) is right around the corner, and we're smack in the middle of December, AKA National Eggnog Month. How did a drink made with eggs get to be the most ubiquitous holiday cocktail around? If you ask Richie Moe, bar manager...
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Nine Worst Songs of 2011

Welcome to another installment of Up on the Sun's 2011 Review. This week, we've been counting down our favorite songs, shows, national and local releases of 2011. This installment takes a different approach, turning our gaze to the worst of 2011's worst. Enjoy! Another year has come and gone. The...
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Memorable New Times Holiday Covers from the Past Decade

In honor of the holiday season, we decided to look back at the particularly memorable holiday covers of the past 10 years. It was pretty clear from reviewing the covers that holiday garland and the ubiquitous, feel-good "season for sharing" stories don't drive our art decisions. 5. Is Nothing Sacred?: Apparently Not in...
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Wild Flag Is Indie Rock’s Female Supergroup

In 2010, former Sleater-Kinney guitarist and NPR blogger Carrie Brownstein announced she was starting a new band. A MySpace page went up. No music, only a cryptic message: "What is the sound of an avalanche taking out a dolphin? What do get when you cross a hamburger with a hot...
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Wild Flag Is Indie Rock’s Female Supergroup

In 2010, former Sleater-Kinney guitarist and NPR blogger Carrie Brownstein announced she was starting a new band. A MySpace page went up. No music, only a cryptic message: "What is the sound of an avalanche taking out a dolphin? What do get when you cross a hamburger with a hot...
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Music for a Change: TEDxPhoenix at Mesa Arts Center

Since 1984, TED has dedicated itself to providing a platform where world-changing ideas are exchanged from speaker to audience. The abbreviation stands for technology, entertainment and design. The "x" in TEDx simply means it's a completely independent event, organized by local volunteers; a new facet of the organization introduced in...
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Pomegranate Café Now Open for Dinner

The all-vegetarian Pomegranate Café now has extended hours from 8 am to 8 pm Tuesday through Saturday. They are open Sundays from 8 am to 4:30 pm and are closed on Monday. If you need a health boost or are craving a fresh, delicious meal, just remind yourself that getting your vitamins and nutrients delivered in a tasty way is worth any price.
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Pambazos: Chile-Dipped Sandwiches from El Nopalitos

Tacos may very well be the perfect food, but let's face it, the standard Meximerican fare can get a bit stale after a while. Taco the Town is here to highlight some of the more unusual Mexican finds in the Valley. This week: Pambazos from El Nopalito ¿Como se dice?:...