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As if you didn’t think about food enough already, The United Steaks of America is a line of screen-prints depicting each State if it were a juicy, marbleized slab of beef. Printed on freezer paper (genius), you too can tack the Carolina’s or sweet home Arizona (shown) on your kitchen wall. Artist Brad Wicklund will only be making 10 of each state, so hurry before they get gobbled up.
In a story that will certainly play out in the next few days, AZ Senator, Scott Bundgaard has landed himself, not in jail, but in the crosshairs of a major media firestorm. Seems the Senator and his gal-pal attended a charity event, where the two were seen squabbling. Things got worse on the way home, ending with the couple parking Bundgaard’s “gold vehicle” on the side of the 51 Freeway and alleged engaging in a little old fashioned pushing, grabbing and slapping session until the cops arrived … And arrested Bundgaard’s girlfriend. Ironically the good Senator was released because he’s immune from arrest under the AZ Constitution. Ah, this is going to be good. Stay tuned, AZ.
Update: the couple has split and released a lame co-statement featuring the requisite Jesus shoutout. Read it yourself after the jump. That said, why isn’t anyone pursuing the real story here? Who, in 2011, drives a gold car? When did we elect Goldmember to the State Senate?
Happy belated birthday to Phoenix’s Encanto Park, which turned 75 a few months back. Unfortunately, as we reported earlier, this iconic park is not necessarily getting better with age.
Encanto Park might have been named one of “America’s Best City Parks” by Forbes in 2009, but it’s in serious distress, says a recent report in the AZ Republic.
Sprawling across 222 acres in midtown Phoenix and featuring a golf course, navigable canals and an amusement park, our little version of NYC’s Central Park is still plenty popular. However, due to financial cuts the City of Phoenix is having difficulty keeping up this historic gem.
And it’s on like Donkey Kong. For months now, we’ve been watching the sinkholes got closer and closer as they swallowed up everything from firetrucks and camels to entire neighborhoods. And now these creepy instant caverns have arrived here in the Valley. Yes, AZ Family is reporting that a 12-foot-wide sinkhole has opened in the middle of the intersection of Camelback and 67th Avenue.
Even creepier, a second sinkhole has opened up at Seventh St and Peoria Avenue. However, the police are blaming this latest 15-foot-deep gash on a busted water main. Likely story.
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And so the upscale dessert train rolls on. First it was cupcakes that got the froufrou treatment, as gourmet ‘cupcakeries’ such as Sprinkles in LA and New York’s Magnolia Bakery turned this bake sale favorite into a posh (and pricey) status symbol. Next, frozen yogurt was rescued from the trashbin of history when the much-copied Pinkberry took this 1980s fad to a whole new level thanks to pretty packaging and a slew of celebrity fans. Then it was the classic churro that went from deep-fried fair food to ‘premium Spanish fritters’ with the opening of xooro here in the Valley.
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Full, voluminous, messy-sexy and absolutely perfect. Also known as the formula for Victoria’s Secret model hair (see Exhibit A). While gorgeous, it’s also notoriously difficult and expensive to achieve, which is why we couldn’t be more excited to hear that LA’s famed Drybar will be blowing into Scottsdale this March.
So here’s the deal, for $35 flat, you’re able to pick from a menu of blowout options: Straight Up, Mai Tai (beachy waves), Southern Comfort (volume, volume, volume), Cosmopolitan (soft curls) and the Manhattan (simply sleek). After a brief consultation with your stylist (miracle worker), your strands get washed, blown-out, curled, primped etc. resulting in a bubbly and beautiful (the complimentary champagne they serve doesn’t hurt either) you. See a full gallery after the jump.
Spanning more than 80 feet over a desert Arroyo in Cave Creek, this minimalist masterpiece strikes a rare balance between bold and delicate. “This is one of the purest houses I’ve ever designed,” said home designer Michael P. Johnson, “The floor plan is simple and the details were executed to perfection.” Speaking of perfection, click here to take a tour of this famed Valley-based architect’s most stunning work, including a one stunning residence cantilevered off the south side of Camelback Mountain (search for the Yoder-Doornbos residence).
Written by David Tyda/Dawson Fearnow, Photography by Bill Timmerman
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For years, the abandoned Centerpoint condos hulking over Tempe’s Mill Ave have stood as a stark reminder of the Valley’s go-go real estate mania. (Although no mere mania can explain how someone thought hundreds of millionaires were just itching to live above Fat Tuesday, Chili’s and countless drunken Frat boys.) However, it seems that these twin fiascoes, and the curse of the Tuxedo Suicide, might finally be wrapped up soon.
Yes, the Phx Biz Journal is reporting that Centerpoint has been bought for $30M and renamed West Sixth in honor of the project’s location on 111 W. Sixth St. So who’s the (un)lucky new owner?
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Do you feel uncomfortable in clothes? Do you feel the need to constantly walk around with your shirt off? Sounds like you’ll be right at home at the new Spanish Fly in Scottsdale. Described as a posh Mexican beach resort (without the resort, but including an expansive pool deck), starting tomorrow the soon-to-open Fly will be holding a “bathing suit optional” audition for bartenders, cocktail waitresses and, wait for it, lifeguards. Click here for all the information, but most important – show up between 11 am – 7 pm, & look hot. Yeah, that’s pretty much it. For inspiration, see the above photo or just watch a Girls Gone Wild vid. Also, our phone calls regarding Sheriff Joe’s pending audition have remained unreturned.
As only the second beer to make our weekender column (Fat Tire, you started a trend) all hail the new queen: Victoria Beer. As Mexico’s oldest beer, Phoenicians can finally start drinking original gangster-style as we were one of the few cities selected to carry this import. Now available at Food City and Phoenix Ranch Market, it’s safe to say your new favorite saying will be ‘yo quiero Victoria’ or something like that.
That void you feel in the pit of your stomach is not hunger, it’s lack of delicious tracks to fill up your iPod. Think of this week’s mix tape as a scrumptious serving of chocolate chips added to your trail mix with the aim to keep you full and satisfied for the whole weekend while adding some variety to your usual peanut/granola/raisins mix. It’s all after the jump. Oh, and you’re welcome.
Notice anything different between the two pictures at left? (Other than, you know, the different angles and the poor picture quality.)
If you’ve ever boozed at Four Peaks Brewery, you may have noticed the small, unpretentious white building next door with the giant guitar on top. Turns out, the demure structure is Uranus Recording Studio, home to the Gin Blossoms and other fav local bands. And as of yesterday morning, some scheming theives have snatched the studios pride and joy right off its very roof. Studio owner Robin is offering a $500 reward for the guitar’s safe return.
Have any info? Email us and keep your eyes peeled. Where would you even hide this thing?
We’re sure you’ve already got the RV all gassed up for this weekend’s big race out at Phoenix International Raceway. However, if you prefer to cheer on the Go-Fast-Turn-Left crowd from someplace a little more posh and sophisticated, may we introduce you to Octane, aka PIR’s on-site luxury lounge. Perched high atop the raceway, guests here will enjoy unlimited fine foods and top shelf beverages, including wine tastings and a sushi bar. There will also be hand-rolled cigars, live music, pit access and a full-service concierge catering to your every desire, all for a mere $2,400.
Our only question, do they sell beer koozies for wine glasses?
Wanna party with the esteemed Mr. Hanratty, aka the awesomely-mustachioed namesake at HB Hanratty’s, a longtime local pub in Phoenix. Here, you can shoot some stick or toss some real-deal steel tipped darts in an charming atmosphere. Provided your idea of charming is a dark, dank dive bar with a killer jukebox and an appropriately surely mix of blue collar regulars and urban hipsters. And tonight, things are gonna get a little freaky. (And by that we mean froufrou and French.)
Lots of weird local media news lately, if you care. Starting with good news. Good news, everybody. Not only is the Valley’s economic crash over, but print is back, baby! So says Arizona Foothills Magazine, in a rare piece of self promotion.
Meanwhile, the AZ Republic just bought themselves an s-ton of smoked meat, as in they signed on as the title sponsor of the Arizona BBQ Fest. Which was announced by the event’s founders in one of the most hilariously-obnoxious press releases ever!
OK, we get it, the whole 70s retro look is “in.” And while we’d be lying if we said we weren’t on the hunt for the perfect floppy felt hat for months now, or that we weren’t watching watching re-runs of the original Charlie’s Angels for Farrah, Kate and Jaclyn inspiration, we are here to propose something new and fresh for your wardrobe consideration. In short, we’re smitten Scottsdale’s latest import, Ted Baker London and its Spring/Summer 2011 Lookbook.
Sure, there are still jumpsuits to satisfy the trendoids among us, but think more Bilson, Bosworth, Chung and less Fawcett, Jagger, Ladd. Check out the gallery of our favorite looks courtesy of Uncle Ted after the jump. »READ MORE
