Veg OutGrilled Artichoke
Marilyn HawkesNovember 1, 2015
Central Bistro’s grilled artichoke is one tasty thistle.
Three BitesBraise of Heaven
Marilyn HawkesNovember 1, 2015
Rich, silky, soul-stimulating French onion soup is finally in season.
Health & FitnessTrick or Teeth: Dentist-Approved Candy and a Sweet Buyback Program
Marilyn HawkesOctober 27, 2015
When Halloween is over and the little goblins gather to count their candy, parents often cringe at the amount of potential cavities spread out before them.
CultureBlack, Starr & Frost Makes a Glittery Debut at Molina Jewelers
Marilyn HawkesOctober 20, 2015
If you’ve driven by Camelback Road and 32nd Street lately, you’ve probably noticed that the iconic Molina Jewelers building has been under construction. Eleventh-generation jeweler Alfredo J. Molina has remodeled the space, incorporating a 2,000-square-foot salon with a separate entrance to house Black, Starr & Frost, America’s first jeweler, established in 1810.
If you’re looking for a fun way to get into the Halloween spirit and burn off a few calories before indulging your sweet tooth, there are plenty of running events on Oct. 31. There’s something for everyone, from serious runners to not-so-serious runners. But really – how can you take a zombie run seriously?
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, marking the annual campaign to raise awareness of the disease that will affect 1 in 8 women in the United States in their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society.
SpotlightCharlie Balogh
Marilyn HawkesOctober 1, 2015
A piping hot chat with the mighty organ manipulator at Organ Stop Pizza in Mesa.
People2015 Movers & Shakers – Ariel Anbar
Marilyn HawkesOctober 1, 2015
2015 Movers & Shakers - Ariel Anbar, Planetary Pedagogue
Veg OutRaw Veggie Wrap
Marilyn HawkesOctober 1, 2015
Pomegranate Cafe’s Rainbow Wrap makes eating vegetables a colorful adventure.
Three BitesHoly Crêpe!
Marilyn HawkesOctober 1, 2015
Light, fluffy French pancakes rise to cuisine status in Valley restaurants.
Health & FitnessMeet Me Downtown – And Work Up a Sweat
Marilyn HawkesSeptember 28, 2015
If you want to get a different look at Downtown Phoenix, check out Meet Me Downtown, a free weekly 3- to 5-mile walk/run that takes participants from the CityScape development and winds through the city center, showcasing points of interest along the way. Register from 5:15-6:30 p.m. at The Corner at CityScape (50 W. Jefferson St.), pick up a map and venture out onto the streets of Phoenix.
Health & FitnessMassage for a Cause: Support Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Marilyn HawkesSeptember 23, 2015
Ovarian cancer has claimed the lives of many of our national treasures – comedian Gilda Radner, actress Madeline Kahn, singer Dinah Shore and activist and civil rights leader Coretta Scott King. But the insidious disease has also taken the lives of millions of ordinary women - our sisters, mothers, cousins, aunts and friends.
Health & FitnessMake You Sweat: 5 Free Fitness Classes
Marilyn HawkesSeptember 16, 2015
Summer is mercifully wrapping up in the Valley of the Sun, and we’re making a beeline to the fall holidays. If you’ve been sitting idly all summer and need a kickstart to get your body prepared for the onslaught of pumpkin and pecan pie, whipped cream and eggnog, there are several places around town offering free fitness classes.
CultureSoirées for Spot
Marilyn HawkesSeptember 10, 2015
People who have dogs tend to be somewhat obsessive about them. All you have to do is check out Facebook or Instagram and you’ll see countless canine posts. (Guilty.) Some dogs even have their own social media accounts.
When sizzling temperatures start to subside, Phoenicians look forward to cooler September nights and more time spent outside. But autumn also signals the start of the performing arts season at venues across the Valley. There’s a lot to choose from, but here are five of September’s can't-miss performing arts events: