Indie-folk trio Trousdale sat down with PHOENIX magazine at Pedal Haus Brewery to chat about its new album Growing Pains, harmonize to Charli XCX and taste test some of the most beloved dishes in Downtown Phoenix.
Indie-folk trio Trousdale sat down with PHOENIX magazine at Pedal Haus Brewery to chat about its new album Growing Pains, harmonize to Charli XCX and taste test some of the most beloved dishes in Downtown Phoenix.
Hot sauce, craft beer and baked goods pique our interest this month.
Fresh hops and German-style beers won us over in September.
Here's a look at our all-time leaders in medals, after 2 years of ACBA competition.
The restaurants listed are noteworthy and randomly selected from our rotating master list.
All the news that’s fit to nosh. Wine and Dine Festival-Style: The Verde Valley Wine Festival is returning to Cottonwood for its sixth year. Friday, May 19 and Saturday, May 20, savor samples from a variety of the finest local wineries, restaurants and artisan vendors. The events will kick off with the First Crush VVWF Gala & Auction at the Old Town Cottonwood Clubhouse on Friday night from 6 to 9 p.m. The festival will...
There are lots of perks in a career in lifestyle journalism. We rounded up some of our favorite freebies from the past decade in Valley media.
On Nov. 18, Pedal Haus Brewery opened a new location in the MonOrchid building in the Roosevelt Row Arts District. The new restaurant (Pedal Haus number three for owner Julian Wright) covers 6,000 square feet and includes indoor and outdoor seating, live music and happy hour specials. Since Pedal Haus is known for its award-winning beers, we recently caught up with head brewer Derek “Doc” Osborne to learn more about Pedal Haus beer. How did...
Excitement and suspense permeate the Valley as Halloween draws closer. Get in the spirit with festive local events, from spooky laser tag to a dog costume contest. Octane Raceway Velocity VR Scream Fest Looking for a way to immerse yourself in the horror of Halloween? Fight for your life against virtual reality zombies at Octane Raceway’s Velocity VR Scream Fest. A variety of games are available, including Zombie Survival, Far Cry, Undead Arena and more....
The Four Peaks Oktoberfest celebration at Tempe Town Lake has been going strong for nearly 50 years. However, due to a number of factors, the event won’t be taking place this year. There are still plenty of opportunities to don your dirndl or lederhosen and sip some local brew this season. Here are four beer-centric events happening this fall. Prost! Wickenburg Oktoberfest The Arizona Craft Brewers Guild presents historic downtown Wickenburg’s inaugural Oktoberfest event on...
City cores were hit hard by a year of people working from home – less foot traffic meant less patronage of local businesses. To encourage a rebound, cities across the Valley are hosting recurring events to lure shoppers and diners downtown. Park After Dark, Downtown Tempe Authority’s series, has live entertainment, a beer and wine garden by Pedal Haus Brewery and takeout from local eateries to enjoy in Sixth Street Park. It runs Saturdays from...
Drink from an independently owned craft brewery to celebrate Independence Day!
Jared Porter has worked in many kitchens across the Valley, including Vincent’s on Camelback, Olive and Ivy, Buck & Rider and in his own restaurant, Clever Koi, which now has two locations. Over the summer, Porter joined Fork & Dagger Hospitality as Director of Culinary Operations and will help founder and CEO Julian Wright open some new concepts in early 2021. Q: What will be your role with Fork & Dagger Hospitality? I help to...
Fork & Dagger Hospitality founder and CEO Julian Wright ruminates on industry gambles and inspiration for his forthcoming concepts – Lucky Lounge and Sake Haus.