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City Dwelling | Living in 85004

March 15, 2010 | By

For those seeking the ultimate urban Phoenix living experience, there is no better place than the chunk of Downtown Phoenix that is the 85004 ZIP code.

Aaron May Devours Downtown

March 4, 2010 | By

Aaron May, one of Scottsdale’s most recognized chefs, is opening two spots in CityScape and participating at the Devoured Culinary Classic.

First Friday: Off of Roo Row

March 4, 2010 | By

This month, take it upon yourself to explore some of the side streets for events you may have otherwise missed.

Eating Local, Studying Global

February 16, 2010 | By

A familiar face of the local food movement, Natalie Morris, has been given the opportunity of a lifetime: to study at the renowned University of Gastronomic Sciences in Parma, Italy.

2009: Downtown Phoenix Grew Up a Bit

January 4, 2010 | By

With so much progress in a year (let alone during the big bad recession), it’s encouraging to see what’s happening in our city.

Sips and Grub | Tuna Salad Sandwich at Urban Grocery and Wine Bar

November 24, 2009 | By

I could make this sandwich, and a tuna salad sandwich can be found elsewhere, but the one at the Urban Grocery and Wine Bar has its own specialness about it.

Sips and Grub | The Camparita at PastaBAR

October 27, 2009 | By

The blend of citrus in the Camparita is heavenly and seems to project my imagination toward an island getaway.

Conventional Wisdom | Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists and Best Western North American Convention

October 22, 2009 | By

The Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists and Best Western North American conventions are in town, and let DPJ be the first to welcome you all to the neighborhood!

Sips and Grub | The Sorrel at Breadfruit

September 15, 2009 | By

While perusing the Breadfruit menu, I felt the urge to enjoy something truly unique. Lucky for this old soul, the wait staff was more than kind to point my hankerin’ stomach towards the Sorrel.

The Merry Chef Caravan From the North

July 10, 2009 | By

If you happened to be wandering through the streets of downtown Phoenix last Third Friday, there is a good chance you may have seen a group of foodies hopping from one spot to another well into the night.
There’s a decent chance you may have even recognized one or two of them as the masterminds behind some of the Valley’s best restaurants. This was the first incarnation of the downtown chef crawl, and it kicked off with a glorious mix of late-night noshing, old-fashioned exploration and drinks, drinks and more drinks.