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The PHiXStaycation Spotlight: ARRIVE Phoenix
Madison RutherfordFebruary 17, 2021
Convenience and curiosity often lead me down Instagram holes. I shamelessly stalk popular Phoenix places and people to get the scoop on where to eat and what to wear when I go there. The app has actually influenced me to try out some of the places that I now frequent the most by simply enticing me with photogenic food or an aesthetically pleasing atmosphere. ARRIVE Phoenix, a new boutique hotel in Uptown, is one such...
The Haunted Group – the intrepid team behind Verde Valley hot spots Haunted Hamburger and The Tavern Hotel – is once again making waves in the high-desert hospitality scene. This time with a unique, upscale hotel and restaurant in the heart of Jerome. The versatile establishment is worth the two-hour trek from the Valley. Housed in the historical Clinkscale building, which was originally built in 1899, The Clinkscale boasts a bar and restaurant on the...
Desert DigestFood & DrinkFirst Dish: Brunch at the Wrigley Mansion
Madison RutherfordFebruary 16, 2021
My server at the Wrigley Mansion’s onsite restaurant, Geordie’s, tells me that the estate was originally built by chewing gum magnate William Wrigley Jr. as an anniversary gift for his wife. Constructed in 1929, the Mediterranean-style manse still sports some of its original tiles, which were shipped from the family’s factory on Catalina Island and ferried up the small slope by mules. It’s an elaborate tale, one that is not at all surprising now that...
A new mural has gone up on the side of Barrio Café as part of the Black History Month Mural Project. Organized by Gizette Knight and Reality Dreams, the project includes 28 murals, each depicting three figures from black history, throughout Phoenix during the month of February. Shirley Chisholm by @johnny_the_murales Nina Simone by @artthoutiffany Angela Davis by @creation80 After taking in the mural, take in (or out) the award-winning food at Barrio Café. Barrio Café 2814...
The PHiXQ&A with Feeding Matters CEO Jaclyn Pederson
Madison RutherfordFebruary 16, 2021
In the United States, 1 in 37 children is affected by a feeding disorder. Though it’s not as well-known as other conditions, pediatric feeding disorder (PFD) has just as much of an impact. One Phoenix-based organization aims to raise awareness about this invisible illness, giving parents and pediatricians the tools they need to diagnose and treat PFD. Feeding Matters is the first organization in the world that serves kids and their families with feeding disorders,...
Desert DigestFood & DrinkQ&A with Mixology Mastermind Kim Haasarud
Madison RutherfordFebruary 16, 2021
James Beard-honored mixologist Kim Haasarud has worked with hundreds of liquor brands, restaurants and hotels to create one-of-a-kind cocktail programs across the globe. She established her beverage consulting company, Liquid Architecture, nearly two decades ago and recently created The Cocktail Collaborative (nicknamed “The Lab”), a Phoenix-based nonprofit that serves as a space for budding beverage professionals to hone their mixology skills. Now, she’s helming a homegrown hospitality concept in the heart of Phoenix, with an...
The PHiXOrgans, Lutes and Arias: The 2021 (Virtual) Arizona Bach Festival
Niki D'AndreaFebruary 16, 2021
Travel the world to hear the music of Johann Sebastian Bach this month – virtually, of course. Featuring concerts in Poland, Minnesota and New Mexico, the 2021 Arizona Bach Festival brings the Baroque composer’s works to digital devices with a trio of performances by renowned classical music artists. First up: organist Aaron David Miller, who injects his passionate organ recital with wit and commentary that displays his absolute unashamed adoration for the instrument. You might...
SportsMonday High 5: Suns Rise Over The East
Matthew JohnsonFebruary 15, 2021
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Desert DigestFood & DrinkSupport Local and Get Free Coffee with Downtown Phoenix’s Buy & Fly Program
Madison RutherfordFebruary 12, 2021
Downtown Phoenix Inc. is dedicated to maintaining the unique vibe of the city center. Since last summer, it has been supplying small business supporters with free shirts, hats, masks and tote bags through its Buy & Fly program. Now, the organization is creating a little more buzz – by throwing locally roasted coffee into the mix. Through the Buy & Fly initiative, Downtown Phoenix Inc. encourages residents and visitors to support local coffee shops while...
Desert DigestFood & DrinkQ&A with Humble Pie’s New Chef-Owner Jorge Gomez
Marilyn HawkesFebruary 12, 2021
Scottsdale neighborhood restaurant Humble Pie Pizzeria has a fresh look, a menu makeover and a new chef-owner, Jorge Gomez. Gomez has been a fixture in the Valley for years, helping to open restaurants for LGO Hospitality and Genuine Concepts. Trained at the Culinary Institute of Mexico, Gomez has also competed in Food Network shows – Guy’s Grocery Games and Summer Cook Off. Humble Pie’s second location is in Happy Valley. We recently checked in with...
A plethora of murals are popping up like spring flowers all over Phoenix. One colorful source is the Phoenix Mural Project. Its 2021 Phoenix Mural Fest, presented by SRP, is taking place now through March 6 along the Grand Canal, between 15th Avenue and 7th Street. Several murals have already gone up, including these: By Tom Cooper | @toms.artproject; facebook.com/tomcooperart By Sabina Kennedy | @lefthandedmfg By Lora Barnhiser | @regrain.studio By Rudy Jamie | @rudyelectrikneedle...
The PHiXCelebrate the Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival’s 25th Year at Home
M.V. MoorheadFebruary 11, 2021
Year in and year out for the past quarter century, the Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival has been one of the more interesting flick fests around the Valley. This year, however, it’s almost as interesting for the way in which it’s delivered to audiences as for the diverse and fascinating selection of films. This year GPJFF, as with almost everything else in society, has been affected by COVID-19 precautions, and is therefore an entirely virtual...
The PHiX5 Safe Things to Do This Weekend | Feb. 12-14
Judy HarperFebruary 11, 2021
Jumpstart Your Valentine’s Weekend with Dave Koz and Brian McKnight Saxophonist Dave Koz and R&B superstar vocalist Brian McKnight provide the soundtrack for date night with A Romantic Night In. Presented by Mesa Arts Center, the one-night-only livestream concert takes place Feb. 13. Singer-songwrtier Sheléa is special guest, bringing a contemporary edge to classics and a classic touch to contemporary pop standards. 6 p.m. $35, includes a digital copy of the A Romantic Night In EP, a collection...
The PHiXMapping the Valley: Indie Bookstores from Central Phoenix to Scottsdale
Emily SchmidtFebruary 11, 2021
With the first week of February finished, it’s likely that some people have already given up on their New Year’s resolutions. If you vowed to read more in 2021, don’t give up just yet. As the pandemic continues, local bookstores need support now more than ever. Check out these four Valley bookshops to fulfill all of your literary goals. Central Phoenix Lawn Gnome Publishing 12 N. 5th St., Phoenix Located in the Roosevelt Row arts...