Author: Kenny Bump

Kenny Bump

Stereotypes are made to be broken... and conformed with. Kenny hails from the Dirty South, aka the Dirty Dirty or, simply, Atlanta. He ventured out here for a restart in life. What better place than a city linked mythologically to resurrection? Kenny has a penchant for all things creative. Art, music, homemade gin and tonics, architecture, writing and sweet tea are all important aspects of the world of Kenny Bump. You will catch him strolling Downtown for that evasive perfect meal, or to just to mingle with the peeps at a First Friday. If you want to know anything about the stereotypes of the South, the magnificence of grits or why sweet tea is a viable resource, then Kenny is your guy. He currently resides in the Garfield district.


Sips and Grub | Barbacoa Tacos at Vitamin T

January 4, 2011 | By

That succulent smell wafting up 1st Street? That’s the slow-cooked barbacoa at Vitamin T.

Sips and Grub | Cactus Bites at Valley Pizza

December 8, 2010 | By

Make plans for a sugar coma following an order of this pizza joint’s sinfully sweet treat.

Sips and Grub | House Stir Fry at Viet Kitchen

November 23, 2010 | By

A north Phoenix favorite has descended upon Downtown.

Sips and Grub | Armadillo Red Buffalo Sloppy Joe at Sun Up Brewing Co.

November 11, 2010 | By

Was it armadillo meat or buffalo meat in this sloppy joe? Read on to find out.

Sips and Grub | The Joedd Special at Fry Bread House

November 2, 2010 | By

It’s hard to go wrong with a fresh hunk of fry bread, especially when it’s paired with a hearty red chile stew.

Sips and Grub | Tostada and Taco at Azteca Bakery & Mexican Fast Food

October 26, 2010 | By

At the intersection of Fillmore Street and 7th Avenue, I found the source of the exciting smells: Azteca Bakery & Mexican Fast Food.

Sips and Grub | Peach Cobbler Latte at Fair Trade Café

October 6, 2010 | By

Want to channel the fall weather? This drink makes your mind go positively autumn.

Sips and Grub | Ultimate Grilled Cheese Panini at The Downtown Deli

September 28, 2010 | By

Tradition and melted cheese collide at this Downtown mainstay.

Sips and Grub | Short Rib Pizza at Brick Urban Kitchen

September 21, 2010 | By

Lots o’ toppings and cheese, cheese and more cheese. This is a new kind of pizzeria in the Arizona Center.

Sips and Grub | Braised Beef Nachos at Bliss

September 14, 2010 | By

A tasty nacho is one thing, but tasty nachos piled high with juicy braised beef? This is bliss!