Tyda is currently planning to open BARCOA, a pop-up agave spirits bar located inside XICO Art Gallery in Downtown Phoenix.
Tyda is currently planning to open BARCOA, a pop-up agave spirits bar located inside XICO Art Gallery in Downtown Phoenix.
Photo courtesy Diego Pops THE SCENE I don’t know about you, but I’ve been reuniting with a lot of old friends lately. The vaccine rollout has finally made it feel safe to see friends and family in person, to watch their expressions, to hug them, to share food with them – in restaurants, if you can imagine. Some of these reunions have been with the eateries themselves. I know I’m not the only one who feels bonds strong enough with the...
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Photo by Kat Barnes Laugh Along to Non-Stop Nonsense When Sister Julia accidentally poisons most of the convent with her cooking, the remaining Little Sisters of Hoboken must put on a show to raise funds to bury the last four “blue nuns” in the icebox. Nunsense continues to bless theatergoers with hilarious talent acts and tongue-in-cheek musical numbers through May 16. Call for times and ticket prices. Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W. Paradise Ln.,...
Photo by David B. Moore Most barbecue fans don’t wait for a special holiday to eat their favorite smoked meats. Nevertheless, May 16 is National Barbecue Day. And if you miss going out on May 16, no need to fret because May is National Barbecue Month. To help you celebrate, we’ve rounded up five of our favorite Valley barbecue spots. Make sure you ask for extra napkins. Bryan’s Black Mountain Barbecue If you...
There are plenty of amazing trips in this month’s 13 Southwest Summer Getaways feature (pg. 104), but if you want something a little greener, a little cooler, head to the Pacific Northwest. Katie Johnson, a proud Oregonian and communications manager for Visit Central Oregon, says the Beaver State “provides really cool vacation experiences for all types of travelers. You can have a meal on a patio, but also summit a mountain!” Johnson recommends Sunriver Resort...
The flowers are blooming along the Grand Canal, perfectly complementing the murals painted earlier this year during Phoenix Mural Fest. Take a stroll to enjoy the spring-like symbiosis while it lasts. @iamundefinedart Palo verde sprouts sanguinely from Tiesha Harrison’s portrait. @liliana__moraart The wildflowers in front of Liliana Mora’s mural match her painted white background and yellow accents. @arianaa_belen White oleander provides a frame for Ariana Enriquez’s colorful flora and fauna mural. ...
Photo courtesy Renata’s Hearth All the news that’s fit to nosh. Smoke Show: To quote the great philosopher Nelly, “It’s gettin’ hot in herre.” Herre = the Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, which recently underwent a massive renovation and in which new restaurant Renata’s Hearth is slated to open on May 18. As its name hints, the eatery will focus on dishes cooked in a wood-fired oven. “We believe that Renata’s Hearth will be unlike any other restaurant that exists in the current Arizona culinary...
Planning a stay in “America’s Finest City” this summer? Be sure to visit downtown’s magical slice of shoreline.
Por Vida, which inhabits an adorably decorated, prominently placed corner of Palabras Bilingual Bookstore, isn’t your typical bakery at all. You won’t find rows and rows of pastry cases or the commercial ovens that turn out dozens of baked goods at a time. Although there’s a small kitchen outfitted with an oven on the bookstore’s premises, baker and budding entrepreneur Eileen Payan actually does much of her baking at home, hauling in her cookies, puff...
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What’s going on with your ballot? What new laws might make it less convenient for you to vote? Learn what’s happening in the Legislature that could impact your voting experience on May 13, when Arizona Humanities presents “Who Gets to Vote? A Discussion of Voting Rights Today” as part of the nonprofit organization’s Representation Matters conversation series. The free virtual events with experts in fields ranging from journalism to law spotlight the importance of representation...
Learn how to make the River’s Edge cocktail from Jade Bar at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa.
Bruschetta-like tartines lend some French zest to Valley small plate menus.
When a spirits-centric Scottsdale restaurant puts its barrels to use, beer magic happens.