FeaturesHealthBeyond the Butt Lift: Trending Plastic Surgery Procedures
Cody FitzpatrickJanuary 13, 2022
Let’s assume a BBL is not an option worth pursuing right now. What other trending procedures are out there to consider?
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The PHiXCamelback Studio Tour to Safely Showcase Local Artists This Weekend
Cody FitzpatrickNovember 5, 2020
Here’s a way to get away from it all this weekend: The Camelback Studio Tour and Art Sale gives guests the opportunity to view and purchase pieces from 14 different artists in the intimate setting of four home art studios in Sherwood Heights, Scottsdale. “The Camelback Studio Tour and Art Sale not only offers art enthusiasts a chance to mix and mingle with their favorite artists and see current works in their own studios,” Lynn...
SpotlightSpotlight: Stephen Tilder
Cody FitzpatrickMarch 20, 2020
Ballpark food is an American tradition that predates portable cameras. But Stephen Tilder, executive chef at Chase Field, makes stadium cuisine for foodies of the Instagram age.
The PHiXCelebrate The Format’s Reunion With These Phoenix-Inspired Songs
Cody FitzpatrickFebruary 17, 2020
Before Glendale-raised Nate Ruess hit it big as the lead singer of Fun — the band behind “We Are Young,” “Some Nights,” “Carry On” and many more indie-pop bops — his Valley-based band The Format was making waves locally and beyond in the 2000s. Now, 16 years since the release of their last LP, Ruess and the duo’s other half, Sam Means, are taking The Format back on tour this spring for a very limited...
The PHiXDreamy Debate
Cody FitzpatrickJanuary 23, 2020
Tensions are running high in North-Central Phoenix over the planned construction of a water pipeline that will run through Dreamy Draw Park, a popular and pristine hiking destination near Piestewa Peak. In an effort to reduce vulnerability to water shortages in the North Valley, the city of Phoenix will lay 12 miles of new pipeline for its Drought Pipeline Project. Construction is expected to last from 2020 through 2022. The issue: It will force hiking...
Valley NewsLand Zo: Testing the Tipsy Waters
Cody FitzpatrickJanuary 23, 2020
Desert Ridge Marketplace now allows shoppers to stroll with booze. Will more plazas follow?
Desert DigestWhite Claw Brewery Coming to Glendale: A Beginner’s Guide to the Bubbly Beverage
Cody FitzpatrickJanuary 20, 2020
Brace yourself: The internet’s favorite alcoholic beverage is about to become local. “To keep up with demand for White Claw,” Mark Anthony Brewing, the maker of the spiked seltzer, is building a 916,000-square-foot brewing facility in Glendale off the Loop 303, planned for a speedy completion in “under seven months.” It seems White Claw is about to become even more ubiquitous in the Valley, and if you’re interested in trying it for the first time,...
Suns players and coaches raised money for local causes at Phoenix Suns Charities’ first annual “Rise In Style” fashion show, held in Downtown Phoenix on January 11. What’s more, they gave 18 kids an experience they’ll never forget. At “Rise In Style: Fashion for the Future,” children representing Valley nonprofits were each paired to rock the runway — on the sold-out floor of Talking Stick Resort Arena — alongside a Suns player or coach. For...
Desert Digest3 Drive-Through Coffee Spots to Hit Up Instead of Dutch Bros.
Cody FitzpatrickDecember 9, 2019
For better or for worse, Dutch Bros. Coffee has become known over the years as a stereotypical Arizona staple, despite the chain being based in Oregon. That popularity recently backfired on Dutch, at least at its central Phoenix store. Because of traffic overflowing on the road, the stand on Central Avenue and Camelback Road will be forced to close on Dec. 28, the Arizona Republic reported. It’s currently the only Dutch Bros. in central Phoenix,...
The storefront of Amazon Books — Amazon’s first physical store in the state — looks a lot like that of a Barnes & Noble. The flashiest titles, such as Michelle Obama’s Becoming and Elton John’s Me, are displayed prominently in the window. What you can see on the inside looks inviting, in the aspirational way only a bookstore can make you feel. Look a little closer and see that, in addition to books, the window...
The PHiXLight It Up: 4 Glowing Attractions to Make Your Holiday Season Bright
Cody FitzpatrickDecember 2, 2019
The Thanksgiving table may barely be cleared, but Christmas lights season is already in full swing. Whether your family goes to the same exhibits year after year or you’re looking for something new to try, there are plenty of places to see spectacular lights displays that will make the holiday season the highlight of your year. Here are some awe-inducing attractions to check out in the Valley: Zoolights Zoolights: “Glow Wild” at the Phoenix Zoo...
The PHiXArizona Diamondbacks Debut New Uniforms
Cody FitzpatrickNovember 20, 2019
The Arizona Diamondbacks have announced their uniforms for the 2020 season, and the result will be a pleasant relief for fans of a more classic look. “A refreshed look for the start of a new decade,” the team called it on social media, debuting a set of six uniforms that walk away from the futuristic characteristics the Diamondbacks have rocked since 2016. Nick Ahmed modeled the home kit, which has the red gradient removed from...
The PHiX4 Things to Do at Four Peaks Oktoberfest
Cody FitzpatrickOctober 11, 2019
The weekend is upon us, and, if you’re still looking for something fun to do in the Valley, look no further than Four Peaks Oktoberfest, which is being held at Tempe Beach Park (80 W. Rio Salado Parkway) on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 11–13. Yes, the beer is the primary attraction at this free-entry, Bavarian-inspired event, but there’s so much more to experience, with plenty of choices for the whole family. Here are a...
In case you couldn’t tell from all the spooky memes and Hocus Pocus posts on social media, Halloween season is already in full swing. With that in mind: One of the most fun ways for people of all ages to celebrate is by visiting a haunted house. Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie or just someone who enjoys some semi-scary fun, there’s a haunted house somewhere in the Valley sure to suit you. Here are some...