Way back when, nutcrackers actually served a purpose besides being quite possibly the creepiest of all holiday decorations. And as such you can bet there’s a heated debate between those who see them as a Christmas decorating staple and those whose dreams are haunted by wooden dolls with massive crunching…
World of Beer Today Get ready Gilbert-ites because you’re getting a new watering hole with more than 500 bottles of beer, 60 rotating taps and 2,900 square feet of beer-centric boozing. Of course we’re talking about World of Beer Gilbert, the third location of the national chain to open in…
Cullen Campbell Chef/owner Crudo crudoaz.com This is part one of our interview with Chef Cullen Campbell of Crudo in Phoenix. Campbell, whose résumé includes stints at Gregory’s World Bistro and Atlas Bistro, opened his first restaurant, Camus, in 2005 and opened Crudo in 2010. Though he says he originally wanted…
If you were watching any of the Home Alone movies lately wondering, “Gee, what’s Macaulay Culkin up to these days?” here is the answer. He’s busy singing and playing kazoo in a band called the Pizza Undergroud. But why is it called the Pizza Underground? Because the band is “just…
The fourth restaurant from James Beard Award-nominated chef Kevin Binkley is now open at the Shops at Hilton Village in Scottsdale. Bink’s Scottsdale is a upscale casual restaurant that most closely resembles Bink’s Midtown, the restaurant Binkley opened in Central Phoenix earlier this year. Chef Justin Olsen, chef de cuisine…
If you’ve got a bottle of rooster sauce in your cabinet you’d better be careful to make it last because the southern California manufacturer of Sriracha hot sauce has been ordered not to ship any of its products to food distributors and wholesalers for at least 30 days. In November…
Food City Tamale Festival Saturday, December 14 On the hunt for homemade tamales? Yeah, we don’t blame you for not wanting to make them on your own. It’s a pretty time consuming project. But this weekend some of the best tamale-makers in the state will be showing off their tamales…
As far as date-related marketing gimmicks go, this has to be one of the sweetest. In celebration of what Krispy Kreme Doughtnuts is calling Day of the Dozens — as in December 12 or 12/12 (get it?) — the national chain is offering a special BOGO deal…
As much as we try to pretend the holidays are about family and love and giving and stuff, we have to admit food ranks pretty high on our Christmas priorities list. It’s the centerpiece of family gatherings and a vehicle through which we carry on important traditions.In fact, we believe…
Sure, there are at least a half-dozen other versions of The Nutcracker going on throughout the Valley right now. But only one features a corps of professional Russian dancers, hundreds of exquisite costumes, and nine different backdrops complete with 3D effects. So while little Susie’s holiday recital gets bonus point…
If you’re still searching for the perfect handmade Christmas gift, be sure to head to the Downtown Phoenix Public Market tonight for the 4th annual Phoestivus Market. The holiday event brings more than 100 local vendors to the outdoor marketplace — and come hungry because there’s a pretty lengthy lineup…
The deadline to nominate artists, educators, business, and individuals for the 2014 Governor’s Arts Awards has been extended to 5 p.m. on Friday, December 13. The awards, which are presented by Arizona Citizens for the Arts, the Arizona Commission on the Arts and the Office of the Governor of Arizona,…
This is part two of our interview with the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North Executive Chef Mel Mecinas. As the resort’s head chef, he oversees a number of dining outlets, including the hotel’s Southwestern steakhouse Talavera. On Monday, Mecinas talked about his culinary mentor chef Joachim Splichal, and…
Servers and bartenders across the country have been receiving massive tips from a mystery source known only by the Instagram handle @tipsforjesus. The account, which has more than 46,000 followers, shows photos of receipts and happy restaurant and bar employees, some of whom have just received tips of several thousands…
Mel Mecinas Executive Chef Four Seasons Scottsdale at Troon North www.fourseasons.com/scottsdale/dining This week, we’re chatting with chef Meliton “Mel” Mecinas, executive chef at the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon. As the resort’s top chef, Mecinas oversees five kitchens and all the hotel’s dining outlets including Talavera, the resort’s upscale…
ZuZu at Hotel Valley Ho Monday, December 9 They’ll be popping bottles of Veuve Clicqout this week at the Hotel Valley Ho’s ZuZu for the annual Champagne Chef’s Table event. On Monday at 6 p.m. guests will start with cocktails, courtesy of Belvedere vodka, before sitting down for a four…
Know someone who just can’t seem to step away from their computer screen or game controller? Well you could give them the gift of psychotherapy to deal their addiction for Christmas. Or just say screw it and hand your buddy a Christmas Tinner. The complete Christmas dinner in a can…
The perfect gift for caffiene addicts with a passion for all things flashy and unnecessary has finally arrived in the form of a $450 metal gift card to Starbucks. Last December, the coffee giant released 5,000 steel cards, and they sold out in all of, like, five seconds. So if…
Dhaba Cooking School: Spice Class Saturday, December 7 On Saturday, learn how to blend your own Indian spices at The Dhaba in Tempe. The Spice Class will cover the flavors, aromas and health benefits of more than 50 different herbs and spices commonly used in Indian cooking. Each guest will…
‘Tis the season for giving, and if you’re going to give, you might as well get something back — in this case, a foursome of beers from San Tan Brewing Company. Tonight, New Times will host the final Brews to Benefit event, the monthly happy hour that benefits a local…
Ladies and gentlemen, we have some urgent breaking news. In anticipation of Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, you can now give the gift of Ron Burgundy scotch this holiday season. Aptly named “Great Odin’s Raven,” the scotch comes courtesy of Rivera Imports, a totally real marketer and importer of spirits,…
When it comes to holiday traditions, traveling with Clara to the Land of Sweets is one of our favorites. We know The Nutcracker is supposed to be a treat for the kids, but as soon as we hear those first few notes of the Russian Trepak scene, we know it’s…
