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Outrageous Olive Oils & Vinegars Offers Products From Around the World

By Bahar Anooshahr

Apr 15, 2022

Canadian husband-and-wife team Chad and Kristie Reilly purchased the oil and vinegar shop from Frankie Muniz in 2019 and made Phoenix their permanent home.

Shop Local With These Restaurant Gift Cards

By Lynn Trimble

Dec 11, 2021

Fantastic options for the foodies on your holiday shopping list.

Holiday Gift Ideas For Chefs You Love

By Julie Levin

Dec 3, 2021

What to get your favorite home chef this holiday season.

Big Red's Hot Sauce Fueling the Flames of Success in Sunnyslope

By Bahar Anooshahr

Oct 7, 2021

Things are heating up for Paul and Tasia Ford, and their Big Red's Hot Sauce brand.

Best of Phoenix 2018: Top Spots for Sharp Dressers

By Elizabeth Maria Naranjo

Nov 24, 2018

Including Phoenix General, Framed Ewe Optical, Frances, and more.

Best Places to Shop for Arts and Culture Gifts for Father's Day

By Lynn Trimble

Jun 14, 2018

From T-shirts, to coffee mugs and cuff links, Valley art galleries and museum stores have what you need for dad on Father's Day.

A Field Guide to Holiday Shopping in Phoenix

By Lynn Trimble

Nov 22, 2017

Crafeteria, Black Friday markets, museum stores, and more.

12 Holiday Gifts for Metro Phoenix Food Lovers

By Sativa Peterson

Nov 23, 2016

A dozen holiday gift ideas for Phoenix food lovers — from sausage to chocolate.

Phoenix Holiday Gift Guide 2016: 25 Presents for Art Lovers

By Evie Carpenter

Nov 21, 2016

Exactly what to get the cultured Arizonan your life.

25 Gift Ideas for the Phoenix Art Lover

By Lynn Trimble

Nov 24, 2015

It's easier to feel good about devoting time and money to shopping when you know your gift choices help support local artists and small businesses. So we went in search of 25 cool holiday gift options with a local arts-and-culture twist — including several made by local artists and artisans...

20 Gift Ideas for the Phoenix Food Lover

By Lauren Saria

Nov 23, 2015

Yup, it's that time of year. And if you're anything like us, then you're looking down the barrel of a lengthy Christmas gift list with little to no idea where to start. Well, lucky for you we've done some of the browsing for you. So for all the local food...

7 Father's Day Gift Ideas in Metro Phoenix

By Evie Carpenter

Jun 15, 2015

Despite the cringe-worthy jokes they make and their ability to tell the same five stories over and over again, dads are pretty great, and they completely deserve to have Sunday, June 21, be all about them. But instead of getting him another singing card this Father's Day, we've rounded up...

7 Things to Do This Mother's Day in Metro Phoenix

By Janessa Hilliard

Apr 15, 2015

Whether it's breakfast in bed, a charming bracelet, or a beautiful bouquet, Mother's Day is about showing her you care. And while each of those is sure to please the woman who -- literally -- gave you life, it's time to start thinking outside of the gift box. Mother's Day...

The 2014 Gift Guide for Metalheads

By Lauren Wise

Dec 15, 2014

Searching for the perfect gift for that music lover in your life isn't so difficult. However, trying to find the perfect gift for a metalhead is a bit more daunting. It's not that we're picky -- we just don't particularly value the commercialized side of our beloved genre. Therefore, the...

10 Best Places to Holiday Shop for Art Lovers in Metro Phoenix

By Lynn Trimble

Dec 4, 2014

Looking for a little something for the friend who favors museums over mixed martial arts? The family member who knows the names of more artists than athletes? The kid who thinks drawing beats digital devices? Here are 10 cool places you can shop for all the art lovers in your...

5 Gifts for the Sneakerhead

By Josh Chesler

Nov 26, 2014

Not sure what to get the sneakerhead in your life? You want to get them something sneaker-related, but don't want to shell out $200 for those shoes they've been looking at. Or, worse yet, you're pretty sure they have every pair of sneakers ever made and you wouldn't even know...

5 Gifts for the Photographer

By Evie Carpenter

Nov 25, 2014

We haven't crunched the numbers or anything, but we're pretty sure that photography is one of the most expensive jobs or hobbies to sustain. Just think about it. An aspiring photographer is going to spend close to a grand just to acquire all the basic equipment to get started. Then...

5 Gifts for the Book Lover

By Evie Carpenter

Nov 24, 2014

People who love books are kind of a different breed. We're not talking about the person who occasionally browses the New York Times best-sellers list. We're talking about those midnight release frequenters, those readers who have a literary reference for everything, those coworkers who need an extra few cups of...

Jackalope Ranch's Last-Minute 2013 Holiday Gift Guide

By Janessa Hilliard

Dec 20, 2013

Did the holiday season sneak up on you, too? Unlike organized gift-givers, we're less likely to start planning for Hanukkah immediately after Yom Kippur, and prone to cramming all of our Christmas purchases into Christmas Eve. Fear not, fellow shoppers. Instead of succumbing to the annual bout of anxiety, we've...

Jackalope Ranch's Ultimate 2013 Holiday Gift Guide

By Phoenix New Times Staff

Dec 9, 2013

Stumped when it comes to wrapping up your holiday shopping? Not to worry; Jackalope Ranch has amassed a list of the top gifts for your friends and fam, from the fashion fanatic to the fitness buff. Here's our ultimate guide to getting your gift on this season...

Gift Guides

The Best Food and Drink Shops in Phoenix

Knock Out Your Holiday Shopping at Uptown Farmers Market

Gift Guides

The Best Food and Drink Shops in Phoenix

Knock Out Your Holiday Shopping at Uptown Farmers Market

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