Late fall is the perfect time for a quick getaway to Lake Havasu City, which recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of the rebuilding of the renowned London Bridge. Here’s what’s new in Havasu. The Fresh Herb This new eatery on Swanson Avenue, aka “Restaurant Row,” has a menu with dishes from a range of cuisines. Guests can enjoy a teriyaki grilled chicken sandwich, herb-marinated grilled shrimp or quattro formaggio flatbread, as well as heartier meat...
Janene Hoskovec A video of a mask-less woman coughing on a masked mother and daughter and calling them “sheep” in a Nebraska grocery store went viral in September. Social media sleuths identified the woman as Scottsdale resident Hoskovec, who was subsequently let go from a software company. Doug Parker Visiting the same Arby’s every day and ordering the same meal – roast beef slider and Coke, no ice – the Chandler retiree and World War...
If you’re searching for a novel brunch dish to serve your holiday guests (or perhaps tuck away for your own use), the folks at Z’Tejas have shared their popular huevos rancheros recipe. The multi-layered dish has a lot of components, but if you have all the ingredients lined up, you can make it in a snap. As for the Mexican cheese, Z’Tejas Chef Diego Bolan uses a mix of Oaxaca, Monterey jack, asadero, panela and...
Miracle cocktails | Photo by Melissa Hom All the news that’s fit to nosh. Christmassy Carousing: Holiday revelers, mark your calendars. Two beloved pop-up concepts are returning this winter. Sippin’ Santa: Head to Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour from November 23-December 24 for Sippin’ Santa, a holiday-themed tiki takeover. Tiki expert Jeff “Beachbum” Berry will be selling collectible tiki mugs and barware, and seasonal libations will include Yule Log Grog, White Russian Christmas, Azul Navidad and The Regifter. No reservations; everything is first-come, first-served. Miracle: From November...
Phoenix Afrobeat Orchestra | Photo courtesy phoenixafrobeatorchestra.com Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres all around the Valley. This week’s shows veer slightly off the mainstream path and down many different side streets, with everything from EDM and African folk-funk fusion to alt. rock godfather Elvis Costello and gypsy jazz. Negativland and Sue-C Tuesday, November 9 at The Rebel Lounge Since forming in the San...
Colt McCoy and James Conner lead Arizona to season sweep over San Francisco.
Photo by Nikki Buchanan Caviar and Crème Fraîche Crêpe at Christopher’s at the Wrigley Mansion Yep, it’s true. I have been to Christopher’s twice now. Lucky, lucky, lucky! And although much of the menu was the same as my first visit, we did find this lovely changeup: a dainty crêpe, adorned with flowering herbs and a glistening orb of Black River Oscietra caviar, positioned on its perch with a dab of house-made crème fraîche....
Photo by Leah LeMoine THE SCENE I’d heard about Linger Longer Lounge for years, but I never knew where it was. Downtown Phoenix? Midtown? CenPho? Scottsdale? As I pulled into the parking lot for a media happy hour there a couple of weeks ago, my confusion was validated. It’s tucked into the far corner of a plaza that itself feels somewhat recessed from the intersection of 16th Street and Sierra Drive, just north of East Maryland Avenue....
You don’t have to go far to find a good beer in the Phoenix area.
Topped with fruit or stuffed with meat, the kolache deliciously blends Eastern European pastry traditions with Lone Star tastes.
Phoenix Pizza Festival | Photo courtesy Flargus All the news that’s fit to nosh. Pizza Party: The Phoenix Pizza Festival is back! To celebrate its sixth year, the fest has grown to include two days: Saturday and Sunday, November 13-14, at Margaret T. Hance Park. Limited tickets are available for $12 each – sold exclusively online – and attendees will be able to sample $2-$4 slices, full pies, drinks and desserts from 15-20 pizza makers, food trucks and vendors. Valley...
Watch Water, Art and Light Collide in Scottsdale Innovative displays that combine water, art and light are in the spotlight as Scottsdale Public Art presents Canal Convergence, Nov. 5-14. The free annual event takes place in the water, on the banks and soaring above the Arizona Canal. Focusing on the theme Art and Technology, the large-scale art installments are complemented by hands-on activities and workshops, artist talks, live music, dance performances, and a beer and...
Open Barrio Cosita A new fast-casual concept from the folks at Barrio Queen, featuring tacos, tequila and other Mexican food favorites. 15801 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale, 480-436-6559, barriocosita.com Fat Willy’s Family Sports Grill The former Teakwoods Tavern & Grill is now home to the Valley’s fifth Fat Willy’s Family Sports Grill. Lots of pub grub here from chicken wings to burgers. 151 E. Williams Field Rd., Gilbert, 480-590-3757, fatwillysaz.com Freely Taproom & Kitchen...
Now that we’ve broken out the sweaters and jackets (well, OK, some of us have), it’s time to think about hearty dishes like chili to keep us warm. You may already have a go to chili recipe, but if not, the folks at Tortilla Flat, a historic restaurant on the Apache Trail just northeast of Mesa, have shared their “Killer Chili” recipe. The directions are pretty straightforward, but the secret to this robust chili is...
Are you tired of division, isolation and the soul-numbing toot-toot of the global media calliope? Yeah, us too. We don’t expect the following 14-page magazine article to solve these things, but maybe something in it will resonate with you. A recipe for solid Valley citizenship, in seven simple and not-so-simple steps.
