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As Thanksgiving approaches, a lot of people are thinking about food. Others are writing songs and singing about it. Here are four audible edible tributes by local bands to whet your appetite for seasonal gluttony. Authority Zero – “Chile con Crudo” This instrumental song’s title roughly translates to “pepper with raw fish,” which sounds like a gross meal, but makes a mean metaphor. Authority Zero’s punk sensibility lends the sonic spice, while the surf twang...

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Celebrating five years of beermaking in the West’s Most Western Town, Goldwater brews itself a big ol’ figurative birthday cake in the guise of this zesty, high-gravity sipper. A West Coast-style IPA (read: more hops than the Savoy Ballroom), High Seas is the second edition of the family-owned brewery’s “all C” hops series, layering Calypso, Comet, Chinook and Citra hops within a faintly bready malt structure. A little dry, a little pineapple-y, a whole lot...

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Opened Chantico The folks from Ocotillo and Starlite BBQ have opened Chantico, a casual Mexican restaurant centered on local, healthy and organic foods, with indoor and outdoor spaces and a full-service bar. Open for happy hour, dinner and weekend brunch. 1051 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, 602-699-3015, chanticophx.com Cielo ADERO, the region’s only Dark Sky Zone resort, houses Cielo, a “farm-to-table-to-sky” restaurant featuring regionally-sourced ingredients and a curated selection of tequila and mezcal cocktails. 13225 N....

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With football season in full swing (at least for now), you might have occasion to gather your family together or maybe that small pod of friends that you’ve quarantined with for the last few months to watch a game. And if you’re tired of serving boring chips and dips or your brother-in-law’s famous chili and cornbread, we’ve rustled up a new idea for you: Hot pastrami bar from Miracle Mile Deli. The local, family-owned deli...

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Growly Delivers is a new locally owned delivery service that operates like the milkman business model, but instead of delivering bottles of dairy, delivery drivers drop off craft beverages, from growlers of beer to bottles of kombucha. Growly Delivers launched with Valley-based brewery PHX Beer Co., which has locations in Phoenix and Scottsdale, to provide subscribers with fresh brew every week. It will soon add other craft beverage artisans to its roster. The process is...

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Damien Kanser and Jonathan Coppins aim to make wine accessible to everyone and close the gap between the beer and wine worlds. The business partners and best friends are well-versed when it comes to wine – Coppins was the winemaker at Su Vino Winery in Scottsdale for 10 years and Kanser worked in the distribution and sales of high-end wines for 15 years. “We’re two really big wine guys who figured it was time to...

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After the 16-hour-a-day whirlwind of harvest came to an end at my Los Milics Winery, I suddenly had time to think about something other than pH and Brix levels. It caused some low-level depression. A sense of non-purpose. I was warned about this by fellow winemakers, but I didn’t believe them. Well, it’s true. As an antidote, I stepped up my infrequent running routine and decided to revisit one of my favorite wine books to...

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Anyone who knows Peter Kasperski — owner and wine wonk of defunct Cowboy Ciao, Kazimierz World Wine Bar and Sea Saw, beloved for his scatterbrained eloquence regarding all things oeno — knows the guy is a character with a capital “C.” Besides writing quirky, learned wine columns for Phoenix Magazine back in the day, he grew an impressive, extensive wine cellar that earned him multiple Wine Spectator awards and no small amount of national recognition...

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Don’t have the patience to cook Thanksgiving dinner? Worry not! Here are four places to get your Turkey Day fix without all the hassle. Rock Springs Cafe For the first time in its century-old history, Rock Springs will be delivering pies to Phoenix and Prescott during the holiday season. Serve up a sweet treat with a side of good karma – a portion of proceeds will benefit the Black Canyon and Prescott Fire Departments. Bulk...

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The Rebel Lounge reopened its doors this past weekend, unveiling a collaboration with Reap and Sow Coffee. But they haven’t just installed an espresso machine and called it a day, they’ve been very thoughtful about adapting the space. It boasts a welcoming atmosphere with plenty of open space and different seating areas and it has a brighter feel thanks to the new skylights and trendy décor. Reap and Sow is brought to you by the...

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Yummy, yummy, yummy, I got love in my tummy, to quote an old pop song by Ohio Express. Everyone loves fall, and local bars and restaurants are offering great seasonal foods and drinks for everyone’s tummy. Just ruminate on this roundup. Halloween-Themed Macarons With Halloween hiding just around the corner, you can buy individual macarons or pre-order “Trick or Treat” two-packs with the Parisian delectables disguised as bats, ghosts and more, flavored in Pumpkin Spice,...