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Ring in the New Year in Downtown Phoenix

December 30, 2009 | By

There’s plenty to do around Downtown Phoenix for New Year’s Eve. The only decision to be made is where you’ll make your appearance.

Things are Open Christmas Eve!

December 23, 2009 | By

Are you gonna be Downtown on Christmas Eve? Not everything will be boarded up for the holidays.

Three New ‘R’s: Rezone, Reuse and Revitalize — The City of Phoenix’s Adaptive Reuse Program

December 22, 2009 | By

Over the past two years, amidst all the new buildings popping up, Downtown Phoenix has quietly become a national leader in promoting adaptive reuse.

7th Ave. and McDowell: The Gateway to Downtown Phoenix

December 11, 2009 | By

The intersection of 7th Avenue and McDowell has long been overlooked. But, the corner is quietly becoming an important gateway to Downtown Phoenix.

Sips and Grub | Pitcher of PBR at the Bikini Lounge

November 3, 2009 | By

I order the first thing that comes to mind: a pitcher of Pabst Blue Ribbon. Sure, you may scoff at the notion, but in this blogger’s humble opinion, Pabst is the best beer for your buck.

Night Rail 3.0 — Urban Grocery and Turf

October 30, 2009 | By

Night Rail, brought to you by RailLife, is helping kick off the opening week festivities at the Urban Grocery with a bang.

The Insecure Critic | ‘Zombieland’ Warning: Hanny’s Drinks Required

October 30, 2009 | By

If you see only one movie while drunk this year, may I recommend ‘Zombieland,’ the almost unbearably bad horror-comedy starring Woody Harrelson.

Suns Spot | Clearly, Steve Nash is Too Old

October 29, 2009 | By

Steve Nash is clearly too old and lost a step. In the Suns’ season opener against the Clippers on Wednesday night, he scored 15 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter to rally the Suns to a victory.

Growing a Community in Central Phoenix: Abraham James

October 5, 2009 | By

What started as a way to reconnect with his past, has led Abraham James to connect with his central Phoenix community in ways he never imagined.

Sips and Grub | The Lynwood Palmer at SideBar

September 29, 2009 | By

I had heard of a cool bar that is tucked away at 7th Avenue and McDowell. I suppose SideBar is my diamond in the rough, and that gives it a huge lead on every other place. Now I just have to find it again.