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The countdown begins for craft cocktail and spirits enthusiasts: Arizona Cocktail Weekend kicks off a week from today. The Southwest’s premier booze celebration runs from February 27 to March 2 this year. Its three signature events are returning: Cocktail Carnival, Top Bars Invitational and Last Slinger Standing competition (all ticketed; 21 and older). Additional events, special deals and educational programming will be offered at more than 80 participating Arizona bars. See the full schedule of...

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I haven’t sat down in a restaurant or bar since my birthday dinner at Angry Crab Shack on March 10. Who knew my seafood boil and hurricanes would be my last tastes of restaurant life for five months and counting? To me, it still doesn’t feel safe – for me or the employees of restaurants – and I’m listening to my intuition and not feeling bad about that. I’ve still been spending a ton on takeout to support local throughout this mess, but we all know it’s...