The first week of June brings us a variety of new releases from craft breweries across Arizona -- from thirst quenching sours to hard hitting stouts and more IPA's than you could try in a weekend. Challenge accepted!
Matthew Johnson, Author at PHOENIX magazine
It's June and we haven't had major sports leagues in nearly three months. It appears, however, some are getting ready to come off the bench and get back to action. Yes, you've heard that message before, but now we have actual dates and dirty details behind it. Let's look at our five takeaways from the weekend in sports.
Forbes released its list of the highest paid athletes in the world and it includes a handful of guys we've rooted for over the years in some way shape or form. Here's who made the top 100 list with an Arizona tie-in.
Thursday, May 28 is #NationalHamburgerDay according to the National Day Calendar and everyone using that hashtag across social media. That gives us an opportunity to look closer at the ten burger joints nominated for Best of the Valley 2020. (Voting ends May 31 at noon)
CocktailsDesert DigestNational Craft Distillery Day: Best Distilleries in Arizona
Matthew JohnsonMay 22, 2020
May 22 is designated as “National Craft Distillery Day” and in Arizona, it’s easy to find a local spirit maker to lift a glass to and support. Here are 14 distillers we’ve written about over the years. Read responsibly. Cheers! Adventurous Stills 2125 E. 5th St. Tempe 480-292-8770, adventstills.com Winner of ‘Best Distillery’ in the 2019 Best of the Valley from PHOENIX magazine. *Vote for Best of the Valley 2020 here* Arizona Distilling Co. 601...
Desert DigestThirsty Thursday: New Craft Beer Releases for Memorial Day Weekend
Matthew JohnsonMay 21, 2020
Head into the long holiday weekend as a beer boss, a suds stud or an IPA MVP by picking up one of these brand new craft beer releases from breweries around Arizona.
Desert DigestPHXTogetherWhy Some Valley Restaurants Are Waiting To Reopen
Matthew JohnsonMay 20, 2020
Video: Craft 64 owner James Swann explains why he's aiming for June 1 at the latest to bring craft beer & pizza lovers back inside for sit down service.
SportsThe PHiXLive Sports Return!
Matthew JohnsonMay 18, 2020
There is no more wondering what live sports without fans will look like. This weekend gave us golf, auto racing and German soccer on national TV, and wrapped up nicely with the finale of the Michael Jordan documentary. Here are the five big takeaways from the weekend in sports.
PHOENIX magazine editor Craig Outhier and managing editor Leah LeMoine talk to Craft 64 owner James Swann and Nook Kitchen owner Frank Vairo on the challenges of re-opening restaurants after the shutdown and during a pandemic. Plus Leah takes us to Lovecraft Alehouse for Happy Hour at Home. Craig and Leah wrap it up by telling you about the various openings and closings of Valley restaurants in the past few weeks. Click here for more...
In the first of a monthly series, we meet the former homebrewers behind the off-beat Flagstaff craft beer purveyor.
Desert DigestFood & DrinkThirsty Thursday: New Craft Beer Releases Across Arizona
Matthew JohnsonMay 14, 2020
Some of our favorite breweries have re-opened to enjoy drinks at the bar while others are still offering tasty t0-go brews. Here are some of the new options for craft beer around Arizona this week.
PHXTogetherVideo: 7 Hikes & Cozy Cabins, Coronavirus Quarantine and Favorite Takeout & Food Delivery
Matthew JohnsonMay 13, 2020
Our PHOENIX magazine staff gives you a sneak peak at the May 2020 issue on newsstands now.
Mixed martial arts takes a giant leap while the other pro sports are still learning to walk, taking center-ring in our takeaway roundup of the weekend in sports.