Being in the fashion industry was never Damon Evans’ goal – it was a byproduct of his music empire. The entrepreneur founded Arena, a music production, distribution and streaming platform, in 1998 in the Biltmore area. In 2013, he launched a clothing arm, Arena Merchandising, in Downtown Phoenix. “It made perfect sense, because a lot of the artistic community is based in Phoenix,” Evans says. The idea: Have someone buy a band/musician T-shirt, give them...
Rita’s Cantina & Bar From free flowers and discounted Champagne to prix fixe menus and brunch buffets, here are a handful of places in the Valley to make Mom feel special this Mother’s Day. Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails Celebrate the matriarch in your life with lemon blueberry ricotta pancakes, ahi tuna poke and seasonal cocktails at this upscale Downtown Phoenix restaurant inside the Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix. 2 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-258-0231, bluehoundkitchen.com...
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The Genuine | Photo by Grace Stufkosky Openings New York Bagels ‘n Bialys Valley bagel shop known for its boiled bagels and extensive breakfast and lunch menu opens in Gilbert. 2060 S. Power Rd., Gilbert, nybagelsnbialys.com Beer Research Institute Taproom & Arcade Second location for this craft beer and scratch kitchen spot, featuring Mesa’s first and only arcade bar. 213 W. Main St., Mesa, thebeerresearchinstitute.com Call Her Martina Scottsdale’s Waterfront has a new restaurant serving...
According to IBIS World, the online psychic reading market size is $2 billion in the US alone.
Locals in the national news cycle. Caleb Greenwood TLC’s hit reality series 90 Day Fiancé chronicles the lives of couples from different countries looking for love online. The reality show shoots in cities across the globe, so why does the current season of its spinoff Before the 90 Days seem so familiar? This new cast member hails from Chandler. Brittney Griner Detained by Russian officials in February for allegedly possessing cannabis vape cartridges, the Phoenix...
After taking two years off due to the pandemic, Flagstaff Blues & Brews is back this summer. “I’m just excited to produce the event and to see everybody’s faces,” says festival organizer Jennifer Grogan. “We love music. We love Flagstaff.” With more than 10 performers, including Anders Osborne, Cedric Burnside and Mr. Sipp, and 11 different local tap handles, it’s a can’t-miss festival that benefits local schools. Flagstaff favorites like Satchmo’s and Fratelli Pizza are...
Expand your Cinco de Mayo horizons with these unorthodox margaritas. Lychee Margarita Agave migrates to Southeast Asia with this Sake Haus original ($10), which introduces blanco tequila and lime to ginger liqueur and lychee. sakehaus.net Marijuarita There’s no booze in this marg from Sweet Dreams Vineyard, but there is some THC. Mellow out with this citrusy sipper (10-100 mg.; $14-$18). sweetdreamsvineyard.com Barbary Fig Margarita Some say Barbary fig. Here in the desert, we call it...
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