February 9 In Blogs: Arctic Monkeys, Cheese Curds, and the MCSO

In the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times’ blogs. Today’s entries: Feathered Bastard: Joe Arpaio’s Secret Immigration File, and David Hendershott’s Secret AOL Account. Plus, Hendy’s Depo Now…

George Strait, Raves, and Modified Arts Over the Weekend

George Strait at Phoenix’s US Airways Center For a guy who hasn’t filled out a W2 in 30-plus years, George Strait sure can sing the working man’s music. Opening with “Twang,” the title track off his latest studio album — his twenty-sixth, if you can believe it — the “King…

This Week In Chow Bella

Another week has come and gone leaving us to ponder the upcoming events that will shape our lives and, more importantly, our dinners out. But before we move on, let’s have one last look at the blog posts from this week: The Cheesiest Food Tour We’ve Ever Seen New Restaurant…

Cafe: Modern Steak

Many moons ago, our father took us to Ray’s the Steaks in Virginia. The wait was exceptionally long. They don’t take reservations (yes, one of those places) and once we got inside the weight for service was pretty unbearable. In fact, we were asked to come back at a later…

Polysics at Rhythm Room

Polysics bassist Fumi sits on the curb outside Rhythm Room chatting with the band’s photographer Tsukasa as drummer Yano stretches out. The show’s over, but she’s still wearing her orange flight suit with iconic “P” tacked onto the front and says she’s tired. After witnessing the explosive set Polysics laid…

Forking: Meatballs

This week’s “Forking” column depicts the romantic potential of meatballs. Want to cook up your own protein spheres of romance? Follow Colin M. Redding’s ball recipe. Meatballs are the perfect opportunity for your date to get dirty with you. I always have everything prepared ahead of time. Each ingredient will…

Miss Gay Arizona, The New York Times, and Haiti Over the Weekend

2010 Miss Gay Arizona USofA and Reina Del Sol USofA Classic at the Wyndham You can keep your preacher’s daughter conservative country sweetheart Miss America pageant; we’ll take Miss Gay USofA any day. The lovely ladies in this competition may be male underneath the sequins, rhinestones and makeup; but their…

January 29 In Blogs: Revolver Lounge, Beer Cheese, and Guns

In the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times’ blogs. Today’s entries: Up on the Sun: 2010’s Best Album Cover Is Here; Everyone Else Can Stop Trying Revolver Lounge…

This Week In Chow Bella

Another week has come and gone leaving us to ponder the upcoming events that will shape our lives and, more importantly, our dinners out. But before we move on, let’s have one last look at the blog posts from this week: Toast to Your Health With the First Acai Berry…

Dip Showdown: Nothing Left to Lose Beer Cheese

The Chow Bella staff can not stay out of the kitchen. In anticipation of the Super Bowl, we’ve used our culinary talents to compete in a showdown of dips. Today’s dip: the aptly named Nothing Left to Lose Beer Cheese. Please, don’t make or eat the recipe provided below unless…

Cafe: Mid City Kitchen

Culinarily speaking, it’s the simple things that keep us coming back. Pizza, sandwiches, coffee: these are the things we need. And now they’ve just got a bit more convenient thanks to Chef Michael De Maria’s new venture: Mid City Kitchen. Food Critic Michele Laudig on Mid City Kitchen: De Maria’s…

La Hacienda Returns to Fairmont Scottsdale

There is no shortage of gastronomic luxuries at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. Chef Michael Mina’s Bourbon Steak has been mentioned numerous times in Chow Bella and the weekly cafe column. New Times has covered DJ nights and other events at the Stone Rose Lounge as well. Yet last night we…