If you haven’t been to the St. Francis lately, chef/owner Aaron Chamberlin has something new on the menu at this Central Phoenix stunner. Well, technically, it’s something new on the walls.
Handcrafted by by Hector Ruiz and Phoenix graffiti artist DOSE, St. Francis is now wrapped in a series of bold, distinctive urban landscape murals.
Learn more and see a full picture gallery after the jump.
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This week’s freak hail and thunderstorms had people all over town scrambling for cover. (Unless of course, you’re this guy.) However, now that the skies have cleared, bargain shoppers are discovering a silver lining. Turns out the golf ball sized hail left hundreds of cars damaged at Bill Luke Chrysler Jeep and Dodge, Chapman Hyundai, Mitsubishi and Mazda and Sanderson Ford Lincoln Mercury in the Phoenix area. Which can only mean one thing for this weekend’s forecast: Hail Sales! »READ MORE
Sorry pyromaniacs Phoenicians, but if you haven’t got sparklers, ground snakes or smoke bombs fix yet, you’re S.O.L. That’s because the City of Phoenix has opted to override the new law that made fireworks legal in AZ for the first time on December 1.
Tonight, celebrate the arrival of Jam, an artisan’s boutique and creative venue housed inside Old Town Scottsdale’s historic Charles Miller home with a grand opening shindig hosted from 4-8 pm. Named Joy at Jam, enjoy live music and delectable nibbles, all while soaking in the latest works from 20 local and national artists, including paintings, jewelry and home décor. Deets after the jump!
Chanel is the epitome of everything IN when it comes to fashion and beauty. The French mainstay introduced its new Les Khakis de Chanel limited edition nail-polish collection back in October featuring Khaki Vert, Khaki Brun and Khaki Rose (pictured right). No doubt about it, we are all about these three fab military-inspired colors and all Coco, but $90 a bottle? Back in July we put your mixing skills to the test with our DIY: Chanel Nouvelle Vague and now our friends at Nylon have found three more concoctions to save your wallet from some severe damage. »READ MORE
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Two new Valley movie theaters are giving new meaning to the term “dinner and a movie.” Scheduled to open next month at the Scottsdale Quarter, flicks meet fine-dining at IPic Theaters. But first, drop by the UltraStar Cinemas that opened last month at the Scottsdale Pavilions, to experience the wild new ride known as D-BOX enhanced motion technology seating. Here, each seat has been pre-programed to shake, rumble and tilt in perfect sync with all the on-screen action. »READ MORE
Here at DLT we have a few pyromaniacs on staff, and apparently a licensed pyro-technician. (WTF Anna?!?) Although technically, we aren’t real pyromaniacs, as we only light things on fire that should be lit on fire, like a certain bogus online poll and anything with Christian Audigier on it.
So you know we’ve been counting down the hours until midnight today, when fireworks finally became legal in the Grand Canyon State. Sort of. »READ MORE
Have you ever been to a Willams-Sonoma store during the holidays? It’s K-razy! Mostly because that’s the time of the year this gourmet foodie shop rolls out their delicious peppermint bark. It can be total mayhem if you attempt to shop around while the staff hands out generous samples of the signature holiday treat as customers clammer and fall over each other just to snag a free bite. No, we’re not kidding.
Before you head down to the Biltmore, Scottsdale or Chandler locations to grab a batch of your own, you should be aware that it isn’t unusual for the peppermint bark to be completely sold out, seeing as it is always one of Willams-Sonoma’s “Top 20 Favorite Gifts”.
Want to avoid the fuss? Thanks to our expert friends at the DIY Network, we’ve got the recipe to create this holiday snack in the comfort of your own home, without paying $46 a box. Get the fab Recipe after the jump!
Want to eat Thanksgiving dinner at home, minus the cooking and clean-up? Let some of the Valley’s top chef’s do the work and order a whole Turkey Day feast to-go including the 20 pound bird and pie, pies and pies! Would you rather be entertained than be the one entertaining house guests this holiday? Check out a lengthy list of places offering five-course meals or feasts ready for take-out after the jump including the Heard Museum’s Thanksgiving Day Edible Galleries!
Instead of slaving over a hot stove this Thanksgiving, why not make reservations at one of the Valley’s top resorts? Some are offering full stay, eat and play getaway packages, but most will be at least serving up a complete Thanksgiving dinner complete with complimentary clean up. Enjoy the traditional feast without the prep or mess! Bear with us, a lengthy roundup of resort offerings after the jump!
Famed Valley chef/restaurateur, Aaron May, has worked inside the restaurant industry since he was 15 years old. However, it wasn’t until he discovered the joys of a certain sun-bleached, small-plate-loving culinary scene located thousands of miles from home, that May discovered his muse.
Yes, chef May first fell in love with Spanish-style cuisine 10 years ago while living on the French side of the France/Spain border. A recent graduate of Scottsdale Community College‘s culinary program, May’s favorite pastime was traveling to nearby Barcelona, where the rich culture heritage extends way beyond just the city’s magnificó arts and architecture, and has influenced the entire nation’s cuisine, food and drink.
Returning to Arizona with a recipe book brimming with traditional Spanish staples, May’s Sol y Sombra restaurant helped make tapas the trendiest thing in the Scottsdale dining scene. And although that restaurant succumbed to the DC Ranch curse, May’s gone on to open six more über-successful dining spaces, including a woodsy burger joint and the Valley’s hottest classic cocktail lounge.
Recently, DLT caught up with this outsized personality for a little one-on-one about his newest brainchild, Vitamin T, scheduled to open up inside Downtown Phoenix’s new CityScape…last week. Due to a few construction code problems however, the fresh ingredients will have to wait a little longer to be turned into delicious Vitamin T.
Calling all trendsetters, shopaholics and fashionistas. Tory Burch and Fashion Group International-Arizona are hosting their annual Spring Fashion Fever 2011 Trend Report event Thursday, December 2 and (score!) they are inviting all of you to attend. Even better, if you purchase your tix by the end of TODAY online here you can save $5 off the $40 ticket price for non-FGI members. Students are $10, and FGI member tix are $25.
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New restaurants are opening their doors all over the Valley. Three opened up this week,and DLT has the scoop you’re craving after the jump! »READ MORE
As chosen by you, here are the most popular stories OF ALL TIME (aka last week). Just in case you missed it.
Screw wine and cheese, this might be the greatest food and drink combo of all time. Premium liqueurs and marshmallows. Our mouths are already watering. Deets on which Phoenix restaurant is offering the mash up after the jump! »READ MORE
Sad news for denimistas as HUB Clothing inside Scottsdale Fashion Square no longer carries the popular G-Star clothing line. But fear not jeans lovers, as the HUB team has simply transformed its old location into the Southwest’s first ever G-Star RAW Store. (Meanwhile, HUB has jumped across the atrium to a new perch overlooking the food court.)
Officially opening today, for the all-new G-Star RAW store will be a reflection of this Netherlands-based clothing line, including vintage military and industrial accents wrapped into a sleek, modern design. Check out a gallery of the RAW Essentials after the jump!
Two new Valley movie theaters are giving new meaning to the term “dinner and a movie.” Scheduled to open next month at the Scottsdale Quarter, flicks meet fine-dining at IPic Theaters. But first, drop by the UltraStar Cinemas opening this Friday, November 19 at the Scottsdale Pavilions, to experience the wild new ride known as D-BOX enhanced motion technology seating.
Here, each seat has been pre-programed to shake, rumble and tilt in perfect sync with all the on-screen action. UltraStar Scottsdale officially debuts with a midnight showing of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 on Friday morning, but is already open and offering FREE movies. Deets after the jump! »READ MORE
New restaurants are opening their doors all over the Valley. Three opened up this week, and DLT has the scoop you’re craving after the jump!
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Screw wine and cheese, this might be the greatest food and drink combo of all time. Premium liqueurs and marshmallows. Our mouths are already watering. Deets on which Phoenix restaurant is offering the mash up after the jump! »READ MORE
This Do-It-Yourself project couldn’t come at a better time. With Valley low’s finally reaching the 40′s at night this week, we could sure use one of these portable fire pits on our back patio to heat up our thin Phoenician blood. Karen at TheArtOfDoingStuff.Com was all over the idea a few months back when things started cooling off in the rest of the world. This beauty (pictured left) will suit the needs of all you pyros, and won’t require you to make that dreaded log run to light this fire! Crafted from a metal planter, cheap photo frames, decorative rocks and a can of gel fuel, she’s not only a beauty but she’s cheap too, costing you less than $30! Get to Makin’ and watch the dancing flames reflect against the glass when you’re done. The modern shape and neutral colored rocks make this fire pit look elegant and simply beau-ti-ful! »READ MORE
Dine out on Thursday, November 10, at the Biltmore Fashion Park and help the Arizona Humane Society land those caauuuuteee little doggies in a good home. »READ MORE
Nationally-recognized artist, Jean Shin sees value and beauty in the things we discard on a daily basis. Much like those freaks people on the Hoarders TV show, she’s always collecting scavenged and obsolete materials such as; empty pill bottles, broken umbrellas, unlucky lottery tickets, sucked-dry wine bottles, worn-out clothing and disposable wooden chopsticks. However, unlike most pack rats, Shin transforms her trash into a series of way-cool art exhibits and installations.
Catch Shin’s latest trash-tastic masterpiece, entitled Unlocking at the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art. Here, Shin’s turned her attention to something we all use on a daily basis, but never really think about: Keys. Discover the uncanny visual relationship between the horizontal profile of house, car, office, janitor, safe, and what-ever-else-kind-of- keys you can think of and the Arizona landscape, as well as five of Shin’s a-freaking-mazing artworks after the jump!
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Calling all Valley foodies, food bloggers and other food lovers who hate to cook. Schedule a reminder into your smart phone, because these three exciting new restaurants are all scheduled to open up this month … »READ MORE
This classic bourbon cocktail isn’t your grandpa’s Old Fashioned. This peachy concoction from Quiessence is just one of their new handcrafted Farmhouse cocktails and is an interesting variant of the classic. With a peach base, one sip and this one’s guaranteed to have you and your tastebuds shouting “Uno Mas!” to the bartender this weekend. Recipe for this bad-boy after the jump!
CityScape, the massive new mixed-use $900M development in the heart of Downtown Phoenix, is throwing itself a partay this weekend to celebrate its Official Grand Opening. Featuring food, fun and concerts, including a performance from national recording artist Macy Gray, did we mention that it’s completely free?
