Tag: Downtown Phoenix
The Bearded Truth | Shop Local, Eat Local, Vote Local
While the national elections are exciting, and monopolize most water cooler conversations and chain emails, I find the real excitement of politics when the issues are close to home. Yes, even elections are going local.
The Insecure Critic | ‘Babette’s Feast’ Comes Home
So, I am doing something fun this week. I am reviewing a movie that I have never seen before, ‘Babette’s Feast,’ and also talking about my recent foray into cooking at home — let’s call that ‘Chad’s Feast.’
‘When in AZ’ Monthlong Celebration is Off and Rockin’
The ‘When in AZ’ shows kicked off with a bang this past weekend, supporting both the arts and local charities.
Mayor Gordon’s Blog | Greenbuild International Conference and Expo
Here are two more reasons to be excited about Green Phoenix: The U.S. Green Building Council’s national conference will happen right here in Phoenix from November 11-13, 2009, at the Phoenix Convention Center; and former Vice President Al Gore will be the keynote speaker!
DPJ Yelper of the Week: Chris L. on Petit Fromage
Ok, I’m pretty much cheese obsessed. I love it. Can’t get enough of it. Doesn’t mean I’m an expert though. With the limited resources in AZ, haven’t gotten the education I need. So I’d been looking very forward to the opening of Petit Fromage.
Sips and Grub | Pepper-Crusted Flat Iron Steak at St. Francis
It was suggested that this night of adventure needed to kick off right. Thus, the lavish, new St. Francis was selected for its holy name, apparently.
Rethinking Our Canals
Phoenix residents might consider themselves lucky to live along the 131 miles of canals, some of the only waterfront property in the Valley. That excitement is tempered a bit when one actually looks at some stretches of the canals.
Bowling is Coming to Downtown Phoenix
A 12-lane bowling alley is coming to Downtown Phoenix in 2010 in what would seem to be an unlikely spot.
Behind the Counter: Lindsay Cates at Stinkweeds
Stinkweeds owner Kimber Lanning can often be found in and around the record store, but she relies on a committed staff to keep things humming. One of these people is store manager Lindsay Cates.
St. Francis: Night One
A week ahead of its latest opening date extension, last night (Friday, September 4) welcomed the addition of Uptown’s biggest dining anticipation in quite some time: St. Francis.