DPJ Yelper of the Week: Christine O. on Downtown Phoenix Dental
9/02/10 • by DPJ StaffI recently started working Downtown, so when it came time for my June dentist appointment, I decided to contact Dr. Ben for an appointment.
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Make the Scene | The Constellation Branch(full article)
9/02/10
The Phoenix-based band is playing on First Friday at Holga’s before dropping its new EP later this month.
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.
Downtown Phoenix Vitality: Weekly Events(full article)
8/30/10
Here are a few of the less heralded activities that are occurring in Downtown Phoenix on an almost daily basis.
Lucky Strike, Designer District Open at CityScape; More Soon(full article)
8/27/10
Both open their doors today, much more retail and dining on deck.
A Blissful New Downtown Spot(full article)
8/27/10
Bliss and reBar, twin food-and-drink establishments on 4th Street, are now in the neighborhood.
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.
DPJ Yelper of the Week: Amber W. on the Vig Uptown(full article)
8/24/10
I gently mentioned in person and a few times on Facebook that having some sort of tofu scrambler would really improve their menu. They listened.
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.
Health & Wealth Raffle’s Grand Prize Has the Views(full article)
8/20/10
A million-dollar view could be yours for just $100.
D-backs Digest | Back in a Slump(full article)
8/19/10
Just when things are looking up, back down go the D-backs.
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!
DPJ Yelper of Week: Robert M. on Boba Juice(full article)
8/17/10
I swung by Boba Juice three days in a row for a smoothie — that’s a pretty solid indicator that I like the place.
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.
Planning a Downtown Phoenix Wedding(full article)
8/11/10
Looking for something different for your wedding celebration? Downtown Phoenix has it.
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!
DPJ Yelper of the Week: Nida K. on Charlie’s(full article)
8/10/10
In my entire life, this is the only place I’ve been to that entertains the idea of a 3-4-1 special.
The Weekend Journal Presented by Clarendon Hotel(full article)
8/09/10
Submit your vote today for your favorite photo from the weekend in Downtown Phoenix!
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.
Nobuo at Teeter House: From Conception to Reality(full article)
8/03/10
Nobuo at Teeter House followed a long, precise journey of architectural and culinary exploration leading to the unveiling of its dinner menu this evening.
DPJ Yelper of the Week: Tracy K. on Hollywood Regency Vintage(full article)
8/03/10
I’ve always wanted to tell someone, “Oh, this? This is vintage.”
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.
DPJ Yelper of the Week: Troy S. on Pizzeria Bianco(full article)
7/27/10
Don’t come here on a budget, order away and leave satisfied.
Meet Downtown Advocate and Phoenix Mercury COO Amber Cox(full article)
7/26/10
Cox, the team’s newly appointed COO, lives Downtown and is hoping to convince her neighbors that the Mercury are an affordable neighborhood entertainment option.
CVS Opens at CityScape(full article)
7/26/10
Downtown’s first pharmacy in 30 years opens to a large crowd.
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.
No Shortage of Food and Drink Coming to Downtown(full article)
7/20/10
Great new eateries and bars will be popping up all over Downtown Phoenix throughout the rest of 2010.
DPJ Yelper of the Week: Sean S. on Downtown Barber Shop(full article)
7/20/10
After some Yelp research (and going by who was within walking distance), this is where I decided to try.
Third Friday: A Hoppin’ Good Time(full article)
7/16/10
‘FrogWoman,’ debuting tonight at Soul Invictus, tells the tale of a misguided Hollywood star (who also happens to be a frog-human hybrid).
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.
DPJ Yelper of the Week: Scott W. on the Meat Shop(full article)
7/13/10
It’s worth 4 stars for the bacon alone.
Dining Guide Highlights Some Urban Eateries, Neglects Others(full article)
7/12/10
Is Phoenix’s “hot” dining scene restricted to 90 square blocks?
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.
Christine Cassano: Recasting the Local Art Scene(full article)
7/08/10
This Friday, Phoenix artist Christine Cassano is shaking up the local art scene in two significant ways.
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.
DPJ Yelper of the Week: Thomas S. on Tony’s Shoe Repair(full article)
7/06/10
Get your shoes a makeover at Tony’s. Tell ‘em Thomas sent you!
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.
First Friday: Shawn Anderson Unplugged(full article)
7/02/10
SuTRA Midtown Yoga is the spot for music-filled First Friday with some of Phoenix’s up-and-coming artists.
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.
First Friday: Outside In(full article)
7/01/10
The Outside In gallery, home to the work of Matt Priebe, displays a collection of colorful, abstract expressionist paintings not to be missed.
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.”
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.
DPJ Yelper of the Week: Tiffany B. on The Lost Leaf(full article)
6/29/10
What happens when you have worked a 14-hour day and still need to get out so you don’t go mad? You end up at Lost Leaf with some friends, and nurse a delicious beer.
After Hours Wins Best Mixed Use(full article)
6/28/10
Think Phoenix doesn’t have good examples of mixed-use buildings? Think again.
CO+HOOTS Brings Co-Working Downtown(full article)
6/28/10
The creative space, in the J.B. Bayless Grocery building, celebrates its grand opening on Friday, July 2.
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?
Ten Historic Phoenix Districts Added to the National Register(full article)
6/24/10
On June 10, 2010, the Keeper of the National Register accepted the nominations for 10 Central Phoenix historic districts.
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.
DPJ Yelper of the Week: Georgie S. on The Main Ingredient Ale House & Café(full article)
6/22/10
I can’t remember the last time I’ve been to a place with that killer of a vibe.
‘Top Chef’ Coming to Phoenix(full article)
6/18/10
The Top Chef Tour makes a stop at the Phoenix Public Market on Saturday, June 19.
Third Friday: Dad’s Night Out(full article)
6/17/10
This year, skip the hokey Father’s Day gift and take Dad out for Third Friday.
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.
DPJ Yelper of the Week: Daniel R. on Bragg’s Pie Factory(full article)
6/16/10
Right in the heat of Grand Avenue’s eclectic art scene, this former confection creation station is now a very cool, very open and airy art space.
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.
Get Your Boutique On: Roosevelt Row(full article)
6/10/10
Mixing art, fashion and community, Roosevelt Row’s eclectic boutiques are some of Phoenix’s best shopping experiences.
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.
First Friday: Fridge-A-Thon(full article)
6/04/10
Even your old fridge can be turned into a stunning work of art. Head to After Hours Gallery to see how it’s done.
DPJ Yelper of the Week: Rahul R. on All About Books & Comics(full article)
6/03/10
I started collecting in 1985, and being 34 years old, that makes me ancient in terms of modern comic book collectors. AABC is right up my alley.
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.
Final Friday (and All Weekend Long): Phoenix Comicon(full article)
5/28/10
Get your nose out of the latest Spiderman comic and head to Comicon this weekend at the Phoenix Convention Center.
Crazy Curve Gets Creative for Melrose Community Garden Project(full article)
5/28/10
The Seventh Avenue Merchants Association needs your help to make a community garden possible in the Melrose District.
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.
