Tag: Downtown Phoenix
The Insecure Critic | A Place Where the Cashews are ‘Paranormal’
Twitter has been all, well, a-twitter about the new DIY-style horror flick ‘Paranormal Activity,’ so I thought I would check it out. The remodeled, revamped Nine|05 was the perfect food pairing.
Conventional Wisdom | Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists and Best Western North American Convention
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!
State of Downtown
Mayor Phil Gordon hosts his annual State of Downtown event! Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 Time: 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Location: Civic Space Park (light rail stations at Central/1st avenues and Van Buren Street)
The Urban Grocery and Wine Bar Has Arrived
After months of checking on the construction progress twice weekly at the Phoenix Public Market, the Urban Grocery and Wine Bar is finally here.
Suns Spot | 2009-2010 Suns Season Preview
As the new season of Phoenix Suns season rapidly approaches, I feel it’s only fitting to give my prediction on where I expect the Suns to finish out West this year.
Hunt for Tweets, Win Some Treats
Haus Modern Living owner Lew Gallo thought of a clever way to bring two concepts together — spending money at deserving local businesses and tweeting while doing it. He’s introducing TwitterHunt.
DPJ Yelper of the Week: Erin G. on Landis Cyclery
After a very frustrating bike shopping experience I went over to Landis to see what kind of selection and customer service they offered.
Sips and Grub | Carne Asada Tacos at America’s Taco Shop
America’s Taco Shop claims to have the best carne asada in the Valley. Those are some big words for a little cantina-looking place, but I felt it needed to be addressed via my palate.
Rocky Votolato is Coming to a Living Room Near You
In one of the most ambitious, original and risky tours of the year, acoustic crooner Rocky Votolato will be playing in a living room in Downtown Phoenix. And, many others all over America as well.
‘Capitalism’ is a Sad Love Story with a Disquieting Ending
Michael Moore’s ‘Capitalism: A Love Story’ is a biting polemic that bounces back and forth between storytelling and bloviating, but it forces the viewer to take an honest look at the system that we have come to call capitalism.