Mill Avenue’s Gringo-Star Street Bar

May 24, 13 Mill Avenue’s Gringo-Star Street Bar

Posted by in Drinks, Featured, Tempe

Mill Avenue’s Gringo-Star Street Bar mixes some very of-the-moment trends with vintage fun in hopes of becoming the newest day-drinking destination for Tempe’s youthful crowd.  Gringo-Star has co-opted elements of the modern street art scene, the “food truck revolution”, and the booming wave of 90s nostalgia to create a...

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Looking for a platform of clean eating?

Often times, I find myself working to make changes in my life; be it food, lifestyle or organizational changes. With the whole world wide web at my fingertips, I am an expert at making lists, printing out menus and workout plans. My point of weakness is always in the area of support. While some people have no issues being...

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Beat the heat with some cool summer cocktail classes at El Chorro

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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How Sweet It Is!

May 20, 13 How Sweet It Is!

Posted by in Featured, Pantry, Products

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 by...

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On the Napa wine trail: Tasting with the Frank Family

May 19, 13 On the Napa wine trail: Tasting with the Frank Family

Posted by in Wine

Once a single-bar tasting room, offices, and shipping area, Frank Family’s sentimentally regarded “double-wide trailer” attraction is no longer used.  But their new fully-equipped tasting facility is still just as fun and friendly.  And now, there are more wines to pick from and even sparkling wines for those in love with...

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Weekend Entertaining: Unusual cocktail and drink recipes

May 17, 13 Weekend Entertaining: Unusual cocktail and drink recipes

Posted by in Cocktail, Cocktails, Drinks, Featured

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 Rush.  The...

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