Planning a final summer getaway? Well, you might want to make sure your flight connects through New York, San Antonio, Seattle of one of the seven other US airports featuring Vino Volo, a new wine bar chain. Offering an ever-changing list of about 24 wines available by the glass or in paired wine flights, these sipping sanctuaries might just take the stress out of your next cross-country jaunt.

In honor of tonight’s “Valley’s Top Bar Chef Mix-Off”, we’ve got a collection of the “The Drunkest Guys Ever Caught on Video.” Presented by the Crave AZ food festival, the event is hosted tonight at Kaz Bar and will feature nine local mixologists going head-to-head using a secret ingredient to create the perfect cocktail. Then again, if you’re as drunk as the dudes in these clips, you might just want to sit the few plays out, Champ.

[Gawker]

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In case you missed last week’s news, Zen 32 will close its doors for good on Tuesday, August 31. After 14 successful years, including being one of the few places in town to serve food until midnight, owner Lenny Rosenberg says he plans to invest his time and money franchising his other two restaurants, Revo Burrito and Delux Burger, Zen’s next-door neighbors at 32 Street and Camelback in Phoenix. »READ MORE

Yesterday’s monsoon storm brought more than rain to the Valley. In fact, the flying dust and slippery conditions are being blamed for a 69-car cluster of crashes stretching for miles along the I-10 freeway near 7th St. Most amazing, only seven people were taken to the hospital, with two in serious condition.

[AZ Central]

Image: David Wallace/The Arizona Republic

With another ingenious music video under their belts, OK Go creates a mega-sized version of Mouse Trap. Must have been their favorite game as children, although we’re a bit disappointed there’s no giant bathtub in this quirky vid. 

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Bordeaux’s More Humble Winemakers [NY Times]

Labor Day Resort Reals in Phoenix, Scottsdale [AZ Central] 

Let Us Relive the Memories of Horrible Emmys Past [Gawker]

With all the shiny new shops set to open this fall at Scottsdale Quarter, a namesake drink is only appropriate. Drop into Primebar and enjoy this aptly named cocktail after a successful day of shopping or while wishing for the opening of Blissful Yoga and lululemon. But then again, cocktails outweigh exercise any day. Recipe and prep after the jump. »READ MORE

Here’s a body-swaying, foot-tapping, crazy-catchy playlist that may bring back suppressed memories of relationships gone awry. Or, if not, be perfect for a night on the couch with a glass of wine. DJ William F’ing Reed is to thank once again for this assembly of songs that will be an excellent addition to your weekend mix. Tune in after the jump. »READ MORE

Drop by everybody’s fav speakeasy this Sunday to watch a way-cool cocktail competition. Hosted at 7 pm inside Kazimierz World Wine Bar (aka Kaz Bar), Crave AZ’s “Valley’s Top Bar Chef Mix-Off“ will feature nine local mixologists (including the talented Mr. Fritz) going head-to-head using a secret ingredient to create the perfect cocktail. The winner secures a place in Crave AZ’s national competition held October 22 during the kick-off of this three-day food extravaganza in Downtown Scottsdale.

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Who doesn’t love a good burger? That said, between all the custom meat grinds and the frou-frou toppings (black truffles and foie gras, anyone?), even the biggest beef-lovers have to admit that the humble burger has gone a little too upscale lately, Take the new “Modernist Cuisine” cookbook, a $625 tome dedicated to the most cutting-edge culinary techniques such as molecular gastronomy and sous-vide cooking.

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Top 10 Cheap First Date Restaurants [AZ Central]

Officers Swarm Desert After Utah Deputy Killed in AZ [MSNBC]

NASA Wants You to Pick Out Music Used to Wake Up Astronauts [Phx New Times]

Here are four words we’d never thought we’d see together: Tattoo Festival Arizona Biltmore. Yes, the Valley’s original haute hideaway is hosting something called the Hell City Tattoo Festival this weekend.

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Ever wonder where your tax dollars go? You know, aside from the $2.3 million and counting we’re paying for all the infighting at City Hall. Well, we’re no IRS experts, but we were excited to learn that one Scottsdale company recently received $114M to help bring the first public charging stations for electric cars to cities around the country.

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Did ‘TheDirty.com’ Help Quayle Win? [CBS 5]

Levi Johnston Says He’d Make A Perfect Mayor Because He Has No Experience [Actress Archives]

Blockbuster Bankruptcy Weeks Away? [The Street]

Kudos to the New Times for passing on the news that one of our fav vintage shops is closing for good as soon as it sells off its entire inventory. Located incentral Phoenix’s funky-fab Melrose neighborhood (click here to learn more), since 2006 Hollywood Regency Vintage is the place for everything from 1930s era jewelry to tacky-chic Hawaiian shirts, as well as hats, hats and more hats. Now, following the tragic death of its co-owner, this style shop is offering half-off until everything in the store is sold.

[Phx New Times]

Tonight: Farmhouse Cocktails at Quiessence [Phx New Times]

How A Cadaver Made Your Car Safer [Jalopnik]

30 Inane Things Heidi Montag Loves [Jezebel]

We know you’ve had it on your calendars for months and now the time is finally here. Yes, it’s National Dog Day which means it’s the perfect excuse to pamper your pup. Why not head over to Wag n’ Wash, a too-cute self wash center in central Phoenix that also offers grooming, foods and a barkin’ bakery. (Cats are welcome, too, if you’re one of those people).

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Looks like we’re going to need a bigger, um, teacup? Pablo Matteoda brings us this terrifying twist on the traditional tea ball. Use red tea (as pictured) to make your morning cup more exciting. Drink up, we’re going swimming!

[Designboom]

Feeling famished? Fabulous, because here’s a redux of this week’s happenings on our favorite food blogs.

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Just when it seemed the once-red hot rivalry between Arizona State University and The University of Arizona had cooled to a simmering dislike, we just discovered that those sneaky Wildcats have now resorted to a little digital trickery to tweak the pitchforks of Sun Devil fans.

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Burn the Churn: Liquid Nitro-Fueled Instant Ice Cream Coming to Valley [Tasting Table]

Which Former Child Stars Are Turning 30? [Yahoo] 

Icky ‘Situation’: Bristol Palin Joining Jersey Shore Cast Member on Dancing With the Stars [E Online]

Oh happy day. Turns out we might not have to live with the Centerpoint Condos hulking half-finished over Tempe’s Mill Ave for too much longer. »READ MORE

Lucky Strike Lanes, the trendy (yes, trendy) bowling alley with 20 locations nationwide finally arrives in Valley tomorrow night. Housed inside the CityScape project in Downtown Phoenix, Lucky Strike is a spinoff of the iconic Hollywood Star Lanes which closed in 2003, but not before it was immortalized in the classic comedy, ”The Big Lebowski.”

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