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Best Arizona Bourbon

Sacred StaveSanTan Spirits has been distilling since 2015, and their Sacred Stave Arizona Bourbon makes it clear why they’re one of the top distilleries in Arizona. It’s not because their Cinnamaple Whiskey tastes amazing on French toast (it does). It’s because they’ve figured out how to distill a bourbon that challenges the notion that Kentucky is […]
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Best Local Music Tradition

Phoenix Rock LotteryThe talent found in the Phoenix music scene can be found on stages every single night in every corner of the Valley. But for a truly impressive display of creativity, make plans to attend next year’s iteration of Phoenix Rock Lottery. Put on by local promoter Stephen Chilton’s Pskyo Steve Presents, Rock Lottery starts early […]
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Best Jam Session

Groove TheoryHead over to Crescent Ballroom in downtown Phoenix on select Saturdays and you’ll find the Groove Theory, an hours-long, live jam session full — as its name promises — of straight grooves. Groove Theory is the creation of local musicians Zeedubb and Lord Kash of The Stakes, a seven-member hip-hop outfit known for grandiose live […]
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Best Name Change

Don Bolles AvenueIn a time when the debate has turned ugly around who we should commemorate or not, it was heartwarming, even inspiring, to see that Phoenix changed the signs on a short block of Fourth Avenue at Osborn Road. This is a brief walk from where Arizona Republic investigative reporter Don Bolles was blown up in […]
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Best Hot Dogs

Der Wurst Hot DogsSomething’s happened to the hot dog in recent years. It’s gone from a staple of Americana into the template for ongoing culinary experimentation — which may be a great metaphor for the U.S. in the 21st century. So, if we’re going to make the hot dog an edible version of modern America, there’s no better […]