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Posted on: May 10th, 2019
by Alison Bailin
People have always come to Facebook to connect with friends around day to day life, and celebrate important moments, like birthdays. As such, on May 9 Facebook launched birthday stories globally — a new type of story where friends, family, and everyone in your community can add digital birthday cards, photos or videos to...
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Posted on: March 23rd, 2018
by Alison Bailin
PNPK, a full-service restaurant and wine bar featuring craft sliders and shareable flights of elevated comfort food as well as local and regional beers and cocktails, is now open. The venue, which is named in homage to nearby Pinnacle Peak Mountain, is located on the Southeast corner of Scottsdale Road and Pinnacle Peak at 23335...
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Posted on: February 1st, 2018
by Alison Bailin
Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council is pleased to announce the return of its award-winning Girl Scout Cookie Dessert Challenge. For the fifth year in a row, chefs from some of the state’s most popular restaurants will use their culinary prowess to re-imagine one of the beloved flavors of Girl Scout Cookies – Do-Si-Dos, Samoas, Tagalongs,...
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Posted on: August 10th, 2016
by Alison Bailin
La Bocca Urban Kitchen + Wine Bar, which is located at 5415 East High Street on High Street in Northeast Phoenix, is now offering a “Date Night” dinner package! Now available every Thursday, the Prix Fixe menu includes a select bottle of red or white wine, a full bruschetta board, one chef’s pizza to share...
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Posted on: July 19th, 2016
by Alison Bailin
Just In Time For National Tequila Day Modern Margarita Launches New Cocktail, Margarita Menu; Now Offers Tequila Flights Modern Margarita, the award-winning urban taco and tequila bar located at 5410 East High Street in Northeast Phoenix, has added several new options to its “Modern Cocktails and Margarita” menu, each made only with fresh juices,...
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Posted on: July 8th, 2016
by Alison Bailin
Both La Bocca Urban Wine Bar + Kitchens, located on Mill Avenue in Tempe and High Street in Northeast Phoenix, respectively is proud to partner with Taken Wine Company from the St. Helena region of Napa to host their first-ever winemaker dinners on July 20 and 21, respectively. Each evening will begin with a...
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Posted on: March 25th, 2016
by Alison Bailin
To say that Kyle Mason has been a busy man the past year would be an understatement. On the personal side, he both got engaged and welcomed a new baby daughter into the world in 2015. On the professional side, the mixology master won last summer’s “Bar Brawl” series at the Sanctuary on Camelback...
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Posted on: March 23rd, 2016
by Alison Bailin
On March 19, more than 30 local teens took home the highest award in Girl Scouting: the Gold Award. “One of the most impactful parts of Girl Scouting is earning the Girl Scout Gold Award,” said Tamara Woodbury, CEO of Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council. “This prestigious award represents the highest achievement in Girl Scouting...
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Posted on: March 4th, 2016
by Alison Bailin
After spending nearly half his life focusing on all things fresh with the SUBWAY® brand, local franchisee and father-of-three Chad Barnett knows a thing or two about food. “I’ve been around awhile – don’t let my baby face fool you,” jokes Barnett, moved to Arizona from Texas in 1997 and instantly fell in love with the...
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Posted on: February 26th, 2016
by Alison Bailin
Executive Chef Patrick Doyle is the inspiration behind the newly refreshed BlueFire Grille at the Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas. With a complimentary combination of Irish and Mexican heritage, Chef Doyle brings a sequence of culture and comfort food to the BlueFire Grille’s new menu. His dedication to local ingredients is just a piece...
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