DPJ Blogs

Fresh @ the Market | Vote for Your Favorite Food Truck(full article)

9/01/10

Contestants could win a spot on Food Network’s ‘The Great Food Truck Race.’

Sips and Grub | Glazed Donut and Strawberry Smoothie at Rainbow Donuts(full article)

8/31/10

A sugar coma? Yes… but a tasty sugar coma!

Downtown Beat | Upcoming Performances Take Center Stage(full article)

8/31/10

Missing Phoenix’s theater and live performance scene? It’s kicking back into high gear, starting this First Friday.

Make the Scene | Archeology(full article)

8/27/10

Portland, OR’s Archeology is learning ever-important survival skills on the road this summer.

Fresh @ the Market | Agua Fresca on Sale on Thursday(full article)

8/25/10

“Juice Guy” Renetto-Mario Etsitty’s aguas frescas are quickly becoming a favorite at the Urban Grocery & Wine Bar. Stop in Tuesday to try for just $1!

Sips and Grub | Hong Kong Soy Chicken at Sens(full article)

8/24/10

If you’re lucky enough to stop in at Sens when this special is on the menu, make sure to order it. Maybe order two.

Downtown Beat | Heard Bookstore, Coffee Shop on the Way(full article)

8/23/10

A Piper Trust grant is bring the exciting additions to the museum.

D-backs Digest | Back in a Slump(full article)

8/19/10

Just when things are looking up, back down go the D-backs.

Make the Scene | Psyko Steve(full article)

8/19/10

Meet the man behind countless Phoenix shows, Stephen Chilton.

Fresh @ the Market | Plenty of Deals to be Had!(full article)

8/18/10

Canelo Hills is pouring wine tastings tonight in the Urban Grocery & Wine Bar and is on sale this week!

Sips and Grub | Urban Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich at Urban Cookies(full article)

8/17/10

Gluttonous, cool and delectable: This is the premier Phoenix summertime treat.

Downtown Beat | More Reasons to Come Downtown During the Summer(full article)

8/16/10

An initiative to fill the Convention Center during the summer is picking up steam.

D-backs Digest | Gonzo Honored and Cancer in the Clubhouse Removed(full article)

8/13/10

Are things looking up? The D-backs won five games last week, registered their first sell-out home game in months and reached some notable player milestones.

Make the Scene | Dry River Yacht Club(full article)

8/12/10

One of Phoenix’s most eclectic lineups, Dry River Yacht Club is gearing up for a busy fall of recording and plenty of shows around the Valley and beyond.

Fresh @ the Market | Free Vino Tonight!(full article)

8/11/10

From 5 to 7 p.m., the Urban Grocery & Wine Bar will be pouring free tastings.

Sips and Grub | Igby Hot Dog at Short Leash Hot Dogs(full article)

8/10/10

Inspired toppings, creative presentation and that buttery, warm flatbread. This is a hot dog!

D-backs Digest | Gonzo to be Honored This Weekend(full article)

8/06/10

Luis Gonzalez is the first D-back to have his number retired. See it live at Chase Field on Saturday.

Make the Scene | Snake! Snake! Snakes!(full article)

8/05/10

Phoenix band Snake! Snake! Snakes! is debuting its self-titled EP at the Rhythm Room on August 11.

Fresh @ the Market | Vote for the Market!(full article)

8/04/10

The market needs your help in voting for a few important initiatives for its future.

Sips and Grub | Margherita Pizza at Centurion(full article)

8/03/10

It doesn’t look like a pizza hot spot, but tiny Centurion makes pies that are big on taste.

Phoenix, You Look Good! | Photos from July’s RadiatePHX(full article)

8/03/10

Spot yourself or see what you missed in these photos from the July RadiatePHX.

Downtown Beat | Summertime Deals(full article)

8/02/10

Combat summertime reclusiveness with these killer deals!

D-backs Digest | Struggling D-backs Acquire Pitching(full article)

7/29/10

Will three new pitchers on staff help generate some Ws?

Make the Scene | Kongos(full article)

7/29/10

Kongos, a band of brothers from South Africa and London, now calls Phoenix its home.

Fresh @ the Market | Have Your Cake(full article)

7/28/10

Cheesecakes, cupcakes and cookies galore at this Saturday’s market.

From the Arizona Room | 541 W. Monte Vista Rd. — Alberta Apartments(full article)

7/28/10

As the Willo area moved toward single-family zoning in 1930, the Alberta Apartments just opened, a symbol of the “uncontrolled” development of the pre-zoning age.

Sips and Grub | Tonkatsu Sandwich at Nobuo at Teeter House(full article)

7/27/10

A first taste of this brand new menu reveals an instant favorite.

Central Phoenix Transportation Framework Study(full article)

7/23/10

On July 19 and 20, focus groups looked at the future transportation needs of “Central Phoenix.”

D-backs Digest | Let the Second Half Begin(full article)

7/22/10

The D-backs start the second half of the season with some pretty cool promos for the whole family this weekend.

Make the Scene | Miniature Tigers(full article)

7/22/10

The formerly Phoenix-based band will release its second album, ‘Fortress’ in on Tuesday.

Fresh @ the Market | Pierce Street Grant(full article)

7/21/10

Pierce Street in front of the market is about to get a serious facelift.

From the Arizona Room | 330 W. McDowell Rd. — El Conquistador Apartments(full article)

7/21/10

One of West McDowell’s original multi-family housing buildings packs some serious charm.

Sips and Grub | Black Cherry Waffle Cone at Pink Spot(full article)

7/20/10

This ice cream shop is a saving grace to my oven-roasted spirits. I needed something cool.

Suns Spot (Special Edition) | New Faces on Planet Orange(full article)

7/15/10

Come October, the Suns lineup will look quite a bit different.

Make the Scene | The Trunk Space(full article)

7/15/10

Haven’t been to The Trunk Space? It’s time to check out Grand Avenue’s wildest live performance venue.

Fresh @ the Market | French Dessert Wars(full article)

7/14/10

Truckin’ Good Food and Torched Goodness battle crème brûlée and crepes at the Phoenix Public Market’s Bastille Day celebration.

From the Arizona Room | 309 W. Monte Vista Rd. — E.J. Middleton House(full article)

7/14/10

One of Phoenix’s first model homes was also the first in Willo’s Broadmoor Subdivision.

Sips and Grub | Southern Fried Chicken at Mrs. White’s Golden Rule Café(full article)

7/13/10

Food can take you back to a special time and place. This meal took my stomach on the fantastic voyage to my grandmother’s kitchen.

D-backs Digest | Arizona’s Half-Season Winds Down(full article)

7/08/10

The D-backs have some time to recalibrate during the All-Star break as trade rumors swirl.

Suns Spot (Special Edition) | Amar’e Leaving Impacts Downtown Phoenix(full article)

7/08/10

Amar’e Stoudemire is out of Phoenix, and it impacts both the Suns and our Downtown neighborhoods.

Make the Scene | The Whisperlights Hit the Road(full article)

7/08/10

The Whisperlights, a Tempe-based “hard dark pop” band, are hitting the West Coast on their first tour, and will wrap it up July 29 at the Lost Leaf.

Fresh @ the Market | New CSM Cards(full article)

7/07/10

The prepaid cards will offer discounts at the Urban Grocery & Wine Bar.

From the Arizona Room | 538-542 W. McDowell Rd. — Hurley Building(full article)

7/07/10

The Hurley Building’s central addition is a post-war example of Phoenix commercial structures as the city entered its population boom period.

Sips and Grub | Mango Empanada at Royal at the Market(full article)

7/06/10

Royal is always stocked with high-quality treats, so when a quest for one turned up empty, a better replacement was scarfed up.

Downtown Beat | Sizzlin’ at the Heard, ‘Mahalo Mondays’ and Jams at Portland’s(full article)

7/06/10

What’s buzzing Downtown: Fun with the kids at the Heard, meals for a good cause at Hula’s Modern Tiki and live music and great food at Portland’s.

D-backs Digest | Management Rattled Before the All-Star Break(full article)

7/01/10

A change in D-backs personnel may spark the D-backs to some inspiring victories in the coming days during the Fourth of July celebrations at Chase Field.

From the Arizona Room | 544-550 W. McDowell Rd. — Hurley Building(full article)

6/30/10

The Hurley Building represents the Willo neighborhood’s first commercial strip, and is a key building at “The Gateway to Downtown Phoenix.”

Take Transit to Fourth Celebrations, Win Big(full article)

6/29/10

Ride the bus, light rail, bike or walk to your Fourth of July plans and win great prizes along the way!

Sips and Grub | Phillip’s Crab Cake Sliders at District American Kitchen(full article)

6/29/10

Phoenix isn’t exactly a crab cake haven. The District is slowly changing that perception.

After Hours Wins Best Mixed Use(full article)

6/28/10

Think Phoenix doesn’t have good examples of mixed-use buildings? Think again.

D-backs Digest | Arizona’s Roster Move May Help Relief(full article)

6/24/10

The D-backs will hit the road this week, but can they string together a few wins?

From the Arizona Room | 924 N 1st. St — Roosevelt Community Church(full article)

6/23/10

One of Downtown’s original churches, Roosevelt Community Church features an interesting design scheme that sets it apart from its peers.

Explore McDowell Station with DPJ and LightRailBlogger.com(full article)

6/16/10

Our “Explore Your Core: Light Rail” video series with LightRailBlogger.com continues with the McDowell Station. Tell us your favorite spots within walking distance!

From the Arizona Room | 817 N 1st. St — Paulina Miller Gallery(full article)

6/16/10

The Paulina Miller Gallery will close its doors later this month. We look back at the building’s history in the blog’s continuing 1st Street miniseries.

Sips and Grub | Iced Honey Vanilla Latte at Giant Coffee(full article)

6/15/10

Need a sugar rush and a caffeine buzz? This drink provides both while cooling you off on those sweltering Phoenix summer days.

D-backs Digest | Arizona Showing Signs of Life(full article)

6/11/10

A good start to the home stand has given the team a boost in confidence.

Suns Spot | What a Ride(full article)

6/11/10

The Suns’ season has come to a close, and what an enjoyable trip it’s been.

From the Arizona Room | 825 N. 1st St. — Verde(full article)

6/09/10

Forty years and lot of reuse: Verde is just the latest example in a long line of businesses at #825.

Sips and Grub | Chocolate Shake at MacAlpine’s Soda Fountain(full article)

6/08/10

Need somethin’ to cool you down on these hot summer days? Look no further than the chocolate shake at MacAlpine’s.

D-backs Digest | June Home Stand(full article)

6/04/10

The D-backs are at Chase Field for a while. Let’s get back to those winning ways.

Explore Your Core: Light Rail | 3rd Street and Washington(full article)

6/03/10

DPJ and Light Rail Blogger Tony Arranaga get off the line to explore the neighborhood near the 3rd Street and Washington Light Rail station.

From the Arizona Room | 801 N. 1st St — Matt’s Big Breakfast(full article)

6/02/10

The well-known Matt’s Big Breakfast space has packed many stories into its 55-year history.

Sips and Grub | Beef Brisket Sliders at The Duce(full article)

6/01/10

Tender, saucy brisket sliders are just one of the many perks at The Duce.

D-backs Digest | California Rivals on Tap(full article)

5/27/10

The D-backs continue to struggle as they head out on a California road trip.

Suns Spot | Momentum Shifts, Doubters Remain(full article)

5/27/10

The Suns’ series with the Lakers is knotted at two games apiece.

From the Arizona Room | 119 E. Coronado Rd. — Carl Pleasant/John Barney House(full article)

5/26/10

A Midtown office building holds more history than meets the eye.

Sips and Grub | Gyro Feta at Athenian Express(full article)

5/25/10

A little Mediterranean spot in the heart of Phoenix — pita, please!

Central Phoenix Parks in Dire Straits(full article)

5/24/10

A recent Arizona Republic story tells the unraveling state of Encanto Park and others like it.

D-backs Digest | Snakes Showing Signs of Life(full article)

5/20/10

A couple of big wins against the Giants have the D-backs full of confidence entering interleague play.

Suns Spot | Uphill Battle(full article)

5/20/10

The Suns will try to claw their way back into the series with two games this week in Phoenix.

From the Arizona Room | 2233 N. Alvarado Rd. — Carter W. Gibbes Home(full article)

5/19/10

Phoenix’s premier Tudor Revival example, right in the heart of the Alvarado Historic District.

Sips and Grub | Cappuccino at Cartel Coffee Lab Downtown(full article)

5/18/10

Certainly delicious, if you abide by the rules.

D-backs Digest | Diamondbacks Look to Bounce Back After Rough Week(full article)

5/13/10

After a winless week, the team will try to refocus on the road.

26 Blocks Shows Us the Real Phoenix(full article)

5/13/10

A unique idea and varying perspectives helps this art show tell the story of Downtown Phoenix, and all the possibilities that lie within.

Suns Spot | Western Conference Finals Preview(full article)

5/13/10

The Suns and Lakers tip off on Monday, but the heat of the rivalry is already rising high.

From the Arizona Room | 900 E. Van Buren St. — Verde Park Pump House(full article)

5/12/10

One of the best examples of 1930s Period Revival style is in Garfield’s Verde Park.

Sips and Grub | Green Chile Pork at Verde(full article)

5/11/10

Pick any positively delicious adjective you can muster up. That’s how to describe Verde’s Green Chili Pork.

D-backs Digest | Tough Teams Welcome Diamondbacks Home(full article)

5/06/10

The D-backs are home at Chase Field after a long road trip, and there is a whole week of exciting baseball and promotions at the ballpark to look forward to.

Suns Spot | Unfamiliar Territory(full article)

5/06/10

With the Suns taking a 2-0 lead in their series against the Spurs, they are now in command heading to San Antonio for games three and four.

From the Arizona Room | 1611 W. Fillmore St. — Judge Tweed House(full article)

5/05/10

The Judge Tweed House, finished in 1881, is one of the oldest remaining structures in the city of Phoenix.

Sips and Grub | Mexican Coca-Cola BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich with Avocado at Welcome Diner (MFTasty)(full article)

5/04/10

MFTasty’s pop-up food tour stopped at the Welcome Diner, offering an eclectic menu of deliciousness.

Janes Walk in Photos(full article)

5/03/10

Photos from Jane’s Walk Phoenix 2010 in the Warehouse District.

D-backs Digest | Arizona on Venomous Run Rampage(full article)

4/29/10

Faced with a couple of tough road series, the D-backs have stepped up their game.

Suns Spot | What to Expect in Game Six(full article)

4/29/10

The Suns look to advance to the Western Conference semifinals tonight.

From the Arizona Room | 1015 W. Woodland Ave. — Eyrich-Kohl House(full article)

4/28/10

One of Phoenix’s oldest remaining homes, the Eyrich-Kohl House oozes history while maintaining its simple charm.

Sips and Grub | Beef Fried Rice at Hsin Café(full article)

4/27/10

Come for the beef, stay for the hip-hop.

D-backs Digest | Challenges Ahead and Weekend of Promos(full article)

4/23/10

Despite some recent setbacks, the D-backs are gearing up for a weekend of good competition and some nifty fan promotions.

Suns Spot | Three Keys to a Game Three Victory(full article)

4/22/10

Can the Suns win game three in their series against the Blazers? Here are three keys to the game.

Earth Day in Downtown Phoenix(full article)

4/22/10

Phoenix’s Earth Day celebration is at Cesar Chavez Plaza today from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

From the Arizona Room | 622 E. Adams St. — Teeter House(full article)

4/21/10

While its uses have changed over the Teeter House’s 111-year history, one thing has never changed: its undeniable charm.

D-backs Digest | Snakes Preparing for a Challenging Homestand(full article)

4/16/10

The D-backs will return to Phoenix to begin the week, and steep challenges await.

Suns Spot | Bring on the Blazers(full article)

4/15/10

With the Suns facing the Blazers in the first round of the playoffs, let’s have an “ORNG out” in the stands. Come on, fans!

The Pulse | 3rd St./Washington Destinations(full article)

4/15/10

Our next stop with Light Rail Blogger is the 3rd Street and Washington Light Rail station. Which nearby destination do YOU recommend?

From the Arizona Room | 100 W. Roosevelt St. — Trinity Cathedral(full article)

4/14/10

Roosevelt’s Trinity Cathedral is one of the most striking buildings in all of Phoenix. Nearly 100 years after completion, it remains true to its original form.