Under normal circumstances, we’d have to log quite a few miles in order to enjoy plates created by Aaron May, Christopher Gross, Matt Carter, and Josh Herbert in one night. And that’s assuming we’d be able to stuff ourselves with that much food. It won’t be a problem, however, on…
Last fall, Truck Space co-founder JRC saw the silent film Napoleon with a full orchestra in San Francisco. He says it re-ignited his desire to do his own inter-disciplinary interpretation of a classic work, something he’d been mulling over for years. Now, the long wait is almost over. This spring,…
Normally, we’re not big fans of bugs. In fact, we sort of hate them. The single exception to that rule is the butterfly. Attractive, harmless, and generally shy towards people, they’re the easy favorite when it comes to crawly creepers. That’s why you’ll find us chasing the winged insect at…
If we were giving away awards for best grilled cheese sandwich in the world, the prize would go to Mom. Hands down. Lucky for everyone else, we’re not in charge of the judging at the Grilled Cheese Throwdown 2013.The annual event pits Valley chefs against each other in a head-to-head…
Just last month, in the run up to the Super Bowl — the day when nearly every American enjoys a deep-fried, sauce-slathered hot wing or 20 — the world was buzzing with rumors of an impending chicken wing shortage. Apparently, the crisis was averted, and for that we’re grateful because…
With about two weeks to go till the big event, the Devoured Phoenix Culinary Classic is sold out — both days. And while luck rarely favors those who procrastinate, sometimes, well, it just does. That would especially be the case if you snagged the prizes of the “Ultimate Food Weekend…
Even the most encyclopedic members of the local-food movement are likely to have some holes in their knowledge of all things food and Arizona. Enter, the Good Food Finder. Created by Natalie Morris and Jennifer Woods, the co-founders of Good Food Allies, the online directory identifies and locates local food…
Growing your own vegetables and housing a coop of chickens in the backyard might qualify you as a bonafied urban farmer, but there’s some knowledge you can only get from the ladies and lads that till soil for a living. It’s their trade secrets, those down and dirty techniques that…
If you’ve ever used the words “inner goddess” or blushed at the sight of a silver necktie, then chances are good you’re a reader of the Fifty Shades trilogy. The summer bookbuster had women’s hearts pounding all over the country, as they followed the totally screwed up story of a…
There’s plenty of drama all around us, from over-the-top friends to reality TV. But most of that drama is nothing more than chaos, and when it comes to artistic drama — well, that’s a whole different thing.Known for its impressive expressiveness and technical mastery, Limón Dance Company offers that other…
The hole in the ozone layer might be shrinking and recycling programs may be on the rise, but there are still a lot of issues between humankind and planet Earth. It would take more than 90 minutes to get to them all, but that’s exactly how much time EPIK Dance…
Tis’ the season of the grilled sandwich — or at least, it would seem. We’ve got L.A.’s famous grillin’ mobile, a grilled cheese throwdown and now, yet another grilled sandwich truck. That’s right, the Valley’s original grilled sandwich food truck has chosen now as the time to make a return…
There’s something uniquely English about enjoying a dainty scone and a piping hot cup of tea. So while we may not be able to actually get to the Yorkshire country house of the Earl and Countess of Grantham — mainly because it’s a fictional place — we can channel our…
Those who enjoy film director Wes Anderson’s visual style, witty dialouge, and sepia-soaked color schemes — well, they just get it. Some people, actually a lot of people, don’t. There’s very little middle ground on the subject, which is why he might not be a natural choice to direct commercials…
Coffee nerds, listen up. Did you know there’s a coffee academy with ties to the Specialty Coffee Association of Europe operating in Valley? Well there is, in Tempe to be exact. And the International Barista Coffee Academy is the only certified coffee school for SCAE in the Americas. If you’re…
We’re usually looking for a reason to convince our more responsible friends to go out drinking on a Tuesday night, which is why Fat Tuesday is one of our favorite days of the year. As much as we wish we could pack our bags and hit Bourbon Street for authentic…
The Black Theater Troupe might still be clearing away the sawdust in their new downtown digs, but, as they say, the show must go on.On Friday, February 8, the troupe will kick off their run of The Whipping Man. The play, written by Matthew Lopez, tells the story of Caleb…
The historic homes of Phoenix hold plenty of architectural secrets inside. So once a year, when homeowners in the Willo Historic District actually open their doors to visitors, we hit the streets.At least nine home owners in the historic ‘hood will invite guests to enjoy all the architectural goodness of…
No matter who you are, there’s universal truth to the fact that sandwiches taste better when someone else makes them for you. Which is why we’re always happy to holster our own spatulas and turn out for a night of grilled cheese sandwiches made by some of the Valley’s best…
There’s nothing special about Tuesday. Monday kicks it off, Wednesday is halfway through the week and Thursday and Friday? Well, they slide right into the weekend. But even the most lackluster day of the week can get a little infusion on fun when you throw in some Latin flair. Which…
It’s about time Phoenix sees some serious mural love. In the interest of giving credit to their artists and because we’re losing track of the times we’ve said, “Whoa, when did that go up?”, we bring you Mural City, a series on the murals springing up around town — their…
It’s only been about a month since the short-lived pop-up venture inside Downtown Phoenix’s Squashblossom fell apart due to a falling-out between Squash Blossom owner Brian Lester and the pair behind the P. Joseph Project, Jason Raducha and Patrick Boll. In January, Lester said he’d be looking for new partners…
