Andy Warhol’s name evokes images of soup cans and neon-painted celebrities, but the ’60s wild child was also known for throwing “Exploding Plastic Inevitable” parties at The Factory featuring sexy dancers, The Velvet Underground, and freaky performance art. That’s the kind of hip, bohemian bash SWAY Events is aiming to…
Babaloos Cuban Cafe vs. Havana Cafe Created by immigrant laborers at the turn of the 20th century, the Cuban Sandwich is a tasty alternative to Plain Jane ham and cheese. Some versions have salami, some have lettuce and tomato, but the basics are the same: pork, spiced ham, cheese and…
Phoenix is known as a home of transplants, with much of its population having relocated from elsewhere in the country (or in the world). But if you’re a Chicago native or an East Coaster, you’ll feel right at home in a Glendale restaurant that specializes in Philly cheese steaks and…
Before the Internet, restaurants had to rely on TV and newspaper ads and word of mouth (OMG, how totally prehistoric!) to pimp their daily specials. While these archaic delivery methods are still around, now diners can find daily food specials with the click of a mouse on sites like Facebook and Twitter — that…
On Monday, November 16, Warner and wife Brenda will host a Night of Champions dinner at The Wrigley Mansion, 2501 E. Telewa Trail in Phoenix.
Dark chocolate contains antioxidants that help fight free radicals and stave off aging, and a glass of wine a day can reduce the risk of heart disease and certain cancers. So that fistful of dark chocolate medallions and glass of Cabernet you’ll be downing tonight are totally healthy!
What if you could quit your day job and just eat and socialize all the time? (Picture this: Nights filled with wonderful conversation. Lovely hosts. Duck confit and huckleberry waffles with bourbon maple syrup. American Wagyu ribeye. Fluke crudo! Grand Marnier souffle!!! Mmmm, we’re getting all worked up just writing about…
Someone’s always telling us the Apocalypse is right around the corner. First, there was the Heaven’s Gate doomsday cult, then the Y2K freaks, and now, John Cusack. Of course, we know what spectacular bullshit the first two were, so don’t spend your life savings on an underground bunker in prep…
Yupha’s Thai Kitchen vs. Wild Thaiger Visit even a semi-authentic ethnic restaurant — Thai, Indian, Vietnamese — and you’ll generally find two types of dishes on the menu: traditional specialties with unpronounceable names and flavors that pay homage to the homeland, and bastardized versions more suited to the average American palate. Though…
Yes, Twerds, Twerps, Twilighters (or whatever moniker Twilight fans are going by these days), Dr. Carlisle Cullen paid a visit to the Arizona State Fair this past Sunday. Or rather, actor Peter Facinelli, who plays the leader of the Cullen clan in the movie series based on the popular YA…
There’s nothing better than a crisp, clean beer on a cool fall night. Ok, maybe a hot toddy, but we’re still all about fall seasonals like Dogfish Head’s Pumpkin Ale and Four Peaks’ Pumpkin Porter. In this week’s Meal Ticket dining newsletter, find out which upcoming event will feature seasonal beers…
Celebrity chefs. Blind wine tasting contests. Food samples from dozens of Valley restaurants. Only two weeks after Scottsdale’s Dine Out With the Chefs event, culinary afficianados from across the Valley loosened their belts for another huge epicurean event: CRAVE Arizona, formerly known as Eats3. This year’s event was a relaxed, outdoor affair. It seemed…
Five years ago, Phoenix homes were worth a mint. Now you can score a three-bedroom pad for $60K – if you don’t mind that the previous owners hammered holes in the walls and pissed on the carpet as a pre-foreclosure “screw you.” Our economic situation looks bleak, but according to…
In the Caveman Days before YouTube and reality TV, people had to amuse themselves with sock puppets and radio plays and The Carol Burnett Show. We know — you’d totally kill yourself, right? The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art breathes new life into the old-fashioned variety show with the Arte…
With Digestif being the latest in a line of popular Phoenix-area restaurants to close, we’re not exactly holding our breaths as the ecomonic forecasters declare the recession over. But there are definitely a few good signs here in Phoenix, especially in the restaurant industry. New eateries are popping up all over…
Just when you were feeling good about getting that 50-cent raise, some overachiever comes along and wins at Sundance, opens for the Indigo Girls, and scores a zillion literary awards. Damn. If he weren’t so entertaining, we’d be hard-pressed to like Native American author Sherman Alexie, who discusses his latest…
Five years ago, Phoenix homes were worth a mint. Now you can score a three-bedroom pad for $60K – if you don’t mind that the previous owners hammered holes in the walls and pissed on the carpet as a pre-foreclosure “screw you.” Our economic situation looks bleak, but according to…
Admit it: You love to watch. But that’s okay, so do we. In this week’s Meal Ticket dining newsletter, find out which local restaurant lets guests interact with the chefs and watch as they slice, dice and prepare a gourmet meal. We’ll also have info on offerings at the new Bluewater Grill,…
“You’re going to the Arizona Fetish Ball? Isn’t that kinda lame?” We can’t count the number of times we’ve heard that question in regards to Horns and Halos’ annual S&M soiree. And to be honest, sometimes it was lame. Inevitably, there was a parade of hotties (and some notties) in teensy thongs and boob-tape Xs. Mild-mannered accountants would…
What’s old really is new again. We’ve seen the resurgence of burlesque, bell-bottom jeans and the monsters of our childhood (via pop culture vehicles such as the HBO series True Blood and Seth Grahame-Smith’s novel Pride and Prejudice and Zombies). Portland-based artist Brian Kappel capitalized on two recently revived trends…
First came recycling bins. Then we started powering cars with French-fry grease. What’s next, houses made from tin cans? Now we’re hearing this word ‘sustainability,’ and I think it’s a very complicated word,” says Arizona State University professor Richard Lerman, whose eco art is featured in the “Nowhere to Hide:…
Among siblings, there’s always a “good one” and a “bad one.” Mariah Carey’s sister was pegged for prostitution. Alec Baldwin’s little bro Daniel has drug issues. And singer Chynna Phillips’ half-sister claims she slept with their dad. Eew. If you think that’s bad, catch Arizona Theatre Company’s The Kite Runner…
