Cal Faber
PhoenixNewTimes
Phoenix, AZ, United States
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11 Great Wine Shops in Metro Phoenix
Here are some locally owned wine shops around metro Phoenix that make great alternatives to the fluorescent-lit monoliths of "bargain" booze. → Read More
10 Epic Hot Dogs in Metro Phoenix
From classic New York foot longs to hipster flatbread dogs to our very own Sonoran hot dogs, these are the ten hot dogs you need to be eating right now in Metro Phoenix. → Read More
15 Spots for Late Night Eats in Metro Phoenix
Looking for a quick bite to eat after the sun has gone down? Here are 15 of the best spots around Phoenix to satisfy your late night hunger. Burgers, pizza, tacos, sushi, Korean BBQ and more, guaranteed to fill you up past your bed time. → Read More
15 Spots for Late Night Eats in Metro Phoenix
Looking for a quick bite to eat after the sun has gone down? Here are 15 of the best spots around Phoenix to satisfy your late night hunger. Burgers, pizza, tacos, sushi, Korean BBQ and more, guaranteed to fill you up past your bed time. → Read More
15 Spots for Late Night Eats in Metro Phoenix
Looking for a quick bite to eat after the sun has gone down? Here are 15 of the best spots around Phoenix to satisfy your late night hunger. Burgers, pizza, tacos, sushi, Korean BBQ and more, guaranteed to fill you up past your bed time. → Read More
Todd and Kelly Bostock of Dos Cabezas WineWorks Share Their Homestead Kitchen in Elgin
Todd and Kelly Bostock, winemakers and co-owners of Dos Cabezas WineWorks, live deep in Arizona wine country, in a tiny corner of the small town of Elgin. Their property is adjacent to an old cemetery, a relic left over from when the Southern Pacific Railroad traveled through town, and a... → Read More
Scott Holmes of Little Miss BBQ on How He Got Started and His Restaurant's Unexpected Location
Since opening in 2014, Little Miss BBQ has become known as the Valley's top spot for barbecue — and long lunchtime lines. Led by chef Scott Holmes and his wife, Bekke, along with Holmes' father, Denman, and brother-in-law, Quinton, the simple, homey atmosphere perfectly suits the spot's down-home eats. On any... → Read More
Bartender Riley Jones Leaves Okra to Step Behind the Bar at The Parlor
The latest in move-ups and shake-downs in the metro Phoenix cocktail scene sees Okra bartender Riley Jones leaving his post to take up a new position at The Parlor pizzeria in central Phoenix. The young bartender comes to the Parlor just after the departure of previous bar manager Michael Allmandinger... → Read More
Tony Chanthavong of Snoh Ice Shavery on Gratitude and Renewing Creativity
An interest in visual art led Tony Chanthavong first to a career in radiology, and now to ice shaving. Seems unlikely, but it's hard to argue with the success of Snoh, one of the Valley's most popular dessert destinations. Founded and operated by owner Chanthavong, Snoh offers a variety of... → Read More
Zia Records and Dogfish Head to Host Charity Dinner at Brat Haus
Bringing together two of our favorite things — music and beer — Zia Records and Dogfish Head Brewery are teaming up for a night of both during their second annual charity dinner and silent auction. Doubling as a pre-party for Record Store Day, the event is set for 5 p.m... → Read More
Chef Christopher Gross' Paradise Valley Kitchen Is Made for Entertaining
When James Beard Award-winning chef Christopher Gross welcomed us into his home kitchen, we were handed a mug of hot coffee and instantly felt at ease. Gross, chef and owner of Christopher's and Crush Lounge, is no stranger to hospitality and has designed his home to receive and entertain a... → Read More
Silvana Salcido Esparza on Building Barrio Café Gran Reserva with La Familia
Chef Silvana Salcido Esparza will tell you if there’s one thing she holds dear, it’s la familia. The way she explains it, la familia is more than just family — it’s the community, culture, and friends that form the unbreakable bedrock of her work and life. Her flagship restaurant, Barrio... → Read More
Diana Santospago of the Maine Lobster Lady Food Truck on Trap-to-Table Fishing and Lobster Stalkers
It may be difficult to find good seafood in metro Phoenix, but the Maine Lobster Lady food truck's mission is to bring quality Maine lobster to Valley diners. And trust us, it delivers. It is not uncommon at food truck roundups to see lines wrapped around the corner for lobster rolls from... → Read More
Futuro Coffee at Palabra Collective Serves Espresso and Cascara in Downtown Phoenix
Downtown Phoenix coffee lovers have yet another new shop to enjoy. On Friday, January 29. Futuro, located inside the new location of Palabra Collective, began serving drip coffee, espresso, and a coffee tea known as cascara. The brainchild of Palabra owner Jorge Ignacio Torres and director of coffee Bill Kennedy... → Read More
Rick Burch of Jimmy Eat World on His New Project, CaskWerks Distillery
The craft distillery game is not an easy one, but Rick Burch, owner and distiller at CaskWerks Distilling Co., is not daunted. Best known as the bassist of Jimmy Eat World, Burch has found another niche in the world of gin, whiskey, and liqueurs. While CraftWerks is still new, Burch... → Read More
We're Calling It Now: 2016 Is the Year of the National Burger Chain
It may be early in the game to call it, but it seems 2016 is shaping up to be the year of the national burger chain. And, frankly, we're not thrilled. Twenty-fifteen was arguably the year of the pizza joints — from local chains like Fired Pie and Eklectic Pie... → Read More
Russo and Steele 2016 in Scottsdale: A Field Guide to the Auto Auction
There may be several auctions happening in metro Phoenix this January, but there's only one Russo and Steele. Known as the "World's Most Exciting Collector Automobile Auction," Russo and Steele has a high-energy, frenzied "auction in the round" format. New Times had the chance to talk with John Bemis, Russo... → Read More
Ty Largo of Awe Collective on PR, Marketing, and Creative Branding
Creative Director of Awe Collective Ty Largo tells us about PR and Marketing for clients in metro Phoenix. → Read More
The John McCain Cocktail at Valley Bar: A Southwestern Take on a Whiskey Sour
It's hard to call The Rose Room at Valley Bar a speakeasy without provoking a certain level of ire. But there are no red velvet ropes, no password required, and the lack of pretension in the basement lounge is refreshing. Best yet, the cocktails are approachable — as in, devoid... → Read More
George & Dragon in Phoenix May Appear on Upcoming Season of Bar Rescue
Rumor has it that central Phoenix's favorite English pub is undergoing a makeover. Social media has been abuzz with speculation that George & Dragon, located on Central Avenue between Camelback and Indian School Roads, is participating in the upcoming season of Spike TV's Bar Rescue. Our calls to the bar and... → Read More