Here’s a newsflash: Summer is coming… and it’s sure to be a scorcher.
Obviously, this comes to no surprise to any of us. While Arizona has all but completely bypassed spring, the temps are creeping up and soon enough there will be nothing but 100 degree temps in our future until early October! Valley residents are...
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Posted by Taryn Jeffries on May 21, 2013 | 0 comments
The last stop for the Farmer In the House series is coming up this week. Perhaps the old adage of saving the best for last stands true in this series as the final dinner will be held at Lon’s at the Hermosa, a Valley landmark and one of the best restaurants for your overall dining experience.
On Thursday, May 23rd, Duncan’s...
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Posted by Taryn Jeffries on May 20, 2013 | 0 comments
Nearly all of my favorite sweet treats come from local bakers and candy makers. From Tracy Dempsey’s award-winning desserts to Lin Sue Cooney’s Pecan Toffee, I don’t have to travel far from my backyard to get my sugar fix. Now, I have a new confectioner and sweet addition to add to that list: Millie’s Caramels.
Founded...
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Posted by Amy Martin on May 20, 2013 | 0 comments
If you spend enough time in casinos or sports bars, you will certainly run across your share of unusual drinks.
Check out this list for some unusual cocktails and drinks that you have to try at least once.
49ers Gold Rush
During football season, especially during the playoffs, a popular sports bar drink is the 49ers Gold...
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Posted by PhoenixBites on May 17, 2013 | 0 comments
As the saying goes, “good things come to those who wait.” Two years may seem like a long time to wait for a restaurant to open, unless of course that restaurant is a Valley landmark.
Chop and Wok originally opened in 1986, shortly after I moved to Arizona. On the weekends, my Dad would go pick up a smorgasbord of...
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Posted by Taryn Jeffries on May 13, 2013 | 0 comments
