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Sports fans were looking forward to chowing down on peanuts and crackerjacks and cheering on the Diamondbacks at Chase Field on Opening Day, but because the spread of coronavirus has caused the suspension of large gatherings across the country, Major League Baseball has been put on hold. Those fans can still get their baseball fix, however, with Opening Day at Home, a full-day, cross-platform viewing event on Thursday, March 26. Opening Day at Home features...

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Happy headlines are hard to come by these days. Coronavirus cases in the Valley and fear concerning the pandemic continue to rise, but there are silver linings – the community is coming together (virtually) in solidarity and local organizations, businesses and residents are doing the best they can to support each other. Our duty during these tough times is to keep you informed and updated, even if the news isn’t always uplifting. Here is a...

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Like many small businesses across the country, Blue Clover Distillery in Scottsdale is struggling to stay afloat during the coronavirus crisis. “The past few days have been an interesting frenzy,” the distillery’s owner, Weston Holm, says. “We’ve gone from having to lay off restaurant employees to having to transition our focus to stay alive.” Known for its vodka and gin, Blue Clover had to get creative to keep up. Its solution? Start making hand sanitizer...

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Self-quarantine got you feeling stir crazy? Us, too. With the suspension of large events and our favorite Valley venues shut down until further notice, it’s time to get creative when it comes to things to do. Here are 10 ways to help soothe your social distancing blues in the Valley this weekend. 1. Have your own happy hour. There’s nothing wrong with a little liquid therapy during this difficult time, and some of your favorite...

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Dear PHOENIX reader, As your favorite (we hope!) monthly publication, we’re purpose-built for deep, thorough, meditative dives into local dining, travel, news and business. We take our time to refine and polish every issue. It’s the city magazine way. Well, if one thing has exposed the shortcomings of that model, it’s the coronavirus – a shared global catastrophe that has transformed life as we know it into a flash-flood of ever-changing news and public policy. It’s fluidity...

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The coronavirus pandemic has caused closures across the country and instilled widespread panic in our communities. But some local businesses and institutions are taking this time to give back. Here are a few ways Valley restaurants, residents and organizations are making a difference during the age of COVID-19 – and how you can help, as well. Creativity for a Cause Local photographer Danny Upshaw is fascinated with the iconic Westward Ho, a subsidized housing complex...

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Concerns surrounding the novel coronavirus are growing globally, and service industry workers and small businesses are taking a big hit. Though many restaurants and retailers have closed their doors or dining rooms to help stop the spread of the virus, there are still ways you can support local while staying safe. Consider these tips to contribute to Valley businesses during the coronavirus crisis. Buy gift cards. Help your favorite local businesses stay afloat by purchasing...

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Amid concerns about the spread of COVID-19, local eateries have transitioned to takeout, delivery and curbside pickup options only. That doesn’t mean you can’t still support your favorite Valley restaurants. In fact, many of them are offering deals and discounts. Here are a few suggestions. Pomo Pizza and Mora Italian Two locally owned Italian eateries are offering select free appetizers to those who have purchased tickets to sporting events, galas, concerts and festivals that are...

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Fear surrounding the spread of coronavirus has caused cancellations and closings across the Valley. Here is a list of events that have been postponed or cancelled and institutions that have temporarily closed due to growing concerns about the COVID-19 outbreak. Arts & Culture 50th Annual Scottsdale Arts Festival – cancelled Nirvana Food & Wine Festival – postponed until fall 2020 Italian Festival of Arizona – postponed until October 17 and 18, 2020 Phoenix Kidney Walk...

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Blue Hound Kitchen and Cocktails executive chef Dushyant Singh wants people to stop staring at their phones and socialize over good food. That’s why he created his new cooking series, “In Season.” On the second Wednesday of every month at 5:30 p.m., the patio of the Downtown Phoenix dining establishment will transform into a scene straight from Singh’s backyard. “Most of the series that you see, it’s very formal. What if people just come and...

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Phoenix-based band Paper Foxes is a paradox. Its lyrics can often be dark, but its overall sound is polished and poppy. The five piece’s danceable, disco-infused tunes are inspired by new wave bands like Talking Heads and Joy Division, but they have a signature sound all their own. Vocalist and guitarist CJ Jacobson calls their debut album, Pop Confessions, “sun-soaked but sinister.” The record, which was released in September 2019, features eight tracks that serve...

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Is your dad a Diamondbacks fanatic? Is he in need of another Hawaiian shirt to add to his collection? If so, bring him to Chase Field this Father’s Day, when the first 15,000 dads will receive an exclusive D-backs Hawaiian shirt. The team will take on the Milwaukee Brewers and dads will take home a stylish souvenir. But that’s not all baseball fans can look forward to this year. Below is a roundup of all...

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Kaleb Copenhaver believes that passion is the most important ingredient when it comes to making pizza. “You can buy the good flour, good products and a good oven, but you can’t buy the passion,” says the 22-year-old chef and entrepreneur. “That’s the most important thing.” Copenhaver’s passions include pizza and music. He recently rolled his two obsessions into one with his new culinary concept, Reel Pizza Pies, slated to open in Surprise in early April....

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The Gallery at Mountain Shadows’ curator and director John Reyes says he likes to have “a yin to the yang” when he’s putting together a show. “I always like to have something that’s a little bit opposite,” he says. His last show, It’s All in the Details, displayed intricate details in different types of work. He featured four artists, from a painter and printmaker who was known for his drypoints of desert landscapes to a...

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Aioli Gourmet Burgers started six years ago as a food truck. Now, the team behind Aioli has four food trucks and a fast-casual brick and mortar in Phoenix, with a second location slated to open in April inside of Fry’s Marketplace in Litchfield Park. Aioli is the brainchild of three lifelong friends who combined their collective skillsets to create culinary success. “One’s a chef, I was in a marketing background, the other one had a...