So not only do we love to eat at DLT, but we certainly love free food and we just might propose to Thirsty Lion Pub and Grill. Thirsty Lion just opened at Tempe Marketplace, and they’re kicking it off right. Starting this Sunday, February 26, Thirsty Lion will be offering free pizza through March 3. That’s right, free pizza. All you have to do is “like” their Facebook page (easy enough right?) and then print the free pizza graphic or show it on your smart phone for the free pizza, one offer per table and per guest. Check the Facebook page for a few info and restrictions.

Thirsty Lion | 2000 East Rio Salado Parkway | Tempe, Arizona 85281

If you’re anywhere near Tempe on February 26 you need to check out Luck Break Billiards Bar and Grill. Why? Free burgers, that’s why. Lucky Break just announced your chance to to sample delicious half-pound burgers absolutely free of charge from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 26.

The goal is to giveaway one thousand burgers so no matter where you that Sunday, stop over and get lucky at Lucky Break for a free burger and a cool place to hang out. We’ll see you there.

Lucky Break | 1807 East Baseline Road | Tempe, Arizona 85283 

Calling all bargain hunters! The Junior League of Phoenix will celebrate their 75^th Annual Rummage Sale from 8 a.m. 12 p.m for $5 admission and from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, February 25. With proceeds benefitting the community organizations like Kids in the Kitchen and ROCKETS (Raising Our Children’s Knowledge by Educating Through Science), shoppers will be able to hunt through gently-used or like-new items, including baby items, furniture, clothing, toys, art, collectibles, jewelry, electronics, sporting goods, designer handbags, house wares, home office supplies, store closeouts and much more. Not an early riser? You’re in luck: at 1 p.m., all items will be slashed 50% off.

Have plans that Saturday or just want to get a head start? Kick off your experience early at the Rummage Pre-Party from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, February 24. The pre-party provides an exclusive opportunity to shop the rummage sale before the general public while enjoying a catered meal, silent auction, and fun. Tickets are limited and available here.

In addition to the rummage sale, JLP will once again partner with the Phoenix Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation to provide free mammograms at the rummage sale site to the first 40 uninsured and underinsured women who qualify. The mammograms, which begin at 8 a.m., will be provided on a first come, first served basis. Admission to the sale is $5; parking is $10.For more information, click here.

The Junior League of Phoenix, Inc. is an organization of over 1,300 women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the Valley of the Sun through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Currently in their 77th year, JLP has invested millions in the community and contributes over 100,000 volunteer hours annually. Current league projects include a focus on improving early childhood education in the Metro Phoenix community.

JLP Rummage Sale | AZ State Fair | 1826 W. McDowell Road | Phoenix, AZ

Yes, the hilarious Emmy-nominated comedian, Rob Schneider, from some of our favorite big screen comedies including “Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigalo,” “Benchwarmers” and “Grown Ups” with Adam Sandler, Schneider took two minutes to chat with us on his life, the glory of drinking wine and his thoughts on the sequel to “Deuce Bigalow.” See Schneider perform his most recent stand-up comedy act live February 25 at Wild Horse Pass Casino in Chandler. Can’t get enough of the funny man, good news: CBS will begin airing a family comedy based on Schneider’s real-life experiences in 2012.

So here’s how it works, we shoot off random questions, you make it funny and interesting. Ready?

DLT: What’s your favorite thing about Arizona?

Rob Schneider: I love how in February, Arizona mornings are around 70 degrees while most of America is digging out snow and trying to get vitamin D from fish oil!

What’s it like to have your own TV series? It’s a great to have your own show on television. I recommend it to everyone. The hours are good, you get your own dressing room and before taxes it’s a shit-load of money!

Could you sum up your new show in five or less words? Meet Mexican Food Burns Anus!

Do you prefer being on stage or being in front of the camera? I prefer either when it’s going well and neither when it’s going bad!

What’s in your glass at the moment? ( Favorite cocktail, drink?) I like wine because wine is transformative. You could be talking to someone and be bored to tears. But after a couple of glasses of wine you think, “Okay, I’m going to try to have sex with this person!” »READ MORE

Make the most of your Leap Year – it won’t be around for another four years! This February 29 –which is the last Sunday on which the Leap Day will fall till 2032 – Spa & Salon Lamar in Scottsdale is celebrating the occasion with $29 spa service deal: book any spa service at the regular price and get a second of equal or lesser value for $29. Services include all day use of the steam room, sauna, pool, whirlpool robes, towels and lockers and any treatment from an 85-minute massage to an 85-minute facial to highlights and a pedicure – with the second service costing you less than $30. What better way to commemorate the day that barely exists than with a little relaxing indulgence?

For info, click here.

Spa & Salon Lamar | 5115 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale AZ | 85250

If you enjoy tasting and learning about different wines, sip with us at The Mint tonight Thursday, February 16, to sample their wine list. The night will offer five tastes of exceptional wines for $5. Along with that a $5 sampler of signature Asian delicacies, courtesy of Chef Johnny Chu, will be available. Have some Sugar Cane Pork, Edamame with White Truffle Butter, and Goat Cheese Wontons paired with a nice Chardonnay or Merlot.

If you want to learn more about wines and vineyards, The Mint will also feature an on-site sommelier. The night is completed with live entertainment by Lea Cappelli.

So drink up winos, we’ll see you tonight.

The Mint | 7373 East Camelback Road | Scottsdale, Arizona 85251

Who doesn’t love cupcakes? Okay, what about free cupcakes? And just to sweeten the deal, they come from the awesome and renowned Sprinkles bakery. On February 29th, Sprinkles will be offering a free dozen (that’s right, a dozen) cupcakes to all Leap Year Babies. You’re only eligible if your birthday is on February 29. And if it’s not your birthday, get some anyway, they’re delicious.

Sprinkles | 4501 North Scottsdale Road | Scottsdale, Arizona 85281

Gawker explaining today that a man suffered a heart attack while enjoying the 6,000 calorie Triple-Bypass Burger at the Heart Attack Grill in Las Vegas on Saturday wearing the hospital gown that fat-asses patrons are required to wear while eating. Gawker pokes, “Who saw this coming from a fast food franchise with a “Taste Worth Dying For!” slogan and an entrance sign that reads “If you come in this place, it’s going to kill you? Certainly no one.”

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National Margarita Day, our new favorite holiday, is coming February 22. To celebrate, Z’Tejas is offering your first Little Larry Margarita for only $2.22. The day also includes foods items that are specially infused with tequila. Z’Tejas also sells their famous margarita mix (non-alcoholic) by the half-gallon for home use to mix your own concoctions for a Margarita Day everyday! Visit any Z’Tejas to purchase the same mix they use in the restaurant. Not sure which Z-location one is closest to you? Click here to find out.

You’ve seen their cookbooks in bookstores, you’ve read their articles and you may have even tried a hand at their culinary masterpieces in your own kitchen – but do you really know the secrets of your favorite chef? If your answer is no, wait no longer: the Arizona Biltmore Waldorf Astoria Resort will begin their second season of “Inside the Chef’s Studio” February 18. Continuing through the last weekend of April, chefs such as Joe Yonan, Food Editor at The Washington Post and author of Serve Yourself, and Christina Tosi, author of Momofuku Milk Bar Cookbook will bring their gastronomic expertise to the Valley to teach participants how to create gourmet meals in one-of-a-kind weekend cooking classes combining demonstration and hands-on learning. Open to resort guests and non-guests alike, classes are $50 per person and include the author’s cookbook and lunch (the meal prepared during the class). Space is limited.

Get your chef’s hat dry-cleaned, your apron ironed and follow the jump for the class schedule:

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Naked yoga may just sound like a sweatier version of regular yoga, but there’s much more to it than a lack of clothing. Proponents say it helps encourage total physical freedom, including freedom from inhibitions, the opinion of others, self-critical body image, and shame about the body. Down-dog sans yoga pants – sounds hot, right?

Yoga Undressed is a new project from trendsetting yoga/fitness/Pilates expert Jennifer Kriese. The series of four DVDs (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Duet) for women feature a flowing Tantric practice combining Kundalini and Hatha styles. Kriese wants Yoga Undressed to show how to honor the body in its most sacred, natural form and promote an enhanced awareness of and connection to the body. She says seeing and feeling the body as it stretches and moves from one pose to the next results in a more mindful, self-aware practice.

The DVDs will be released in early March and will be available here and on Amazon.

Every lady is looking for her prince charming, and if your definition of “prince charming” includes a millionaire’s bank account, then head on down to Dollhouse Cocktail Lounge from 7 to 9 p.m. February 16 for PJ’s Casting Call, an event organized by Phoenix’s Top Dating Coach Joann Cohen and Phoenix Matchmaker Pam Peterson to find beautiful, smart, single women ages 25-35 for several handsome young millionaire clients. Participants will enjoy champagne and strawberries as they find out how the matching process works. If there’s a match for the bachelors at the forefront of the casting call, Pam and Joann will discuss the client with them and potential matches will then complete a profile, photographs and individual interviews. If not, the women may still be matches for other clients.

“We work with successful single men and women looking for their life partners – not dating services,” explains Cohen. While it is one thing to find someone to go on a date with, the matchmakers are looking for smart women with whom their clients can spend the rest of their lives. No trophy wives here – serious ladies only, please!

For more info, call Joann Cohen Coaching at 480-620-1463, Pam and Associates at 602-696-6669 or click here.

Dollhouse Cocktail Lounge | 7419 East Indian Plaza Drive, Scottsdale, AZ | 85251

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Yes, today is Arizona’s 100th birthday. Happy Birthday Arizona. Read more about how “The United States didn’t want Arizona” and more from AZ Central by clicking here.

Wondering this morning, do you love Arizona? Are you celebrating our state and how? Take our quiz or tell us how you feel about AZ, what you like, what you love, what you don’t like by commenting on this post.

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Fight heart disease, the leading killer of women, throughout the month of February by wearing red for Heart Month and shopping at Sole Sports Running Zone, who has partnered with heart disease survivor Nina Linder to raise money for the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women. Nina, who experienced a new beginning when her aortic valve was replaced, is highly involved with the community and children’s activities and wanted to promote heart disease research to help others survive. She has teamed with the athletic retailer, who was inspired by her story, as they sell Red Heart Shirts for the American Heart Association, with $10 donated for heart research. That’s not the only way customers can help, however. Head to the any of the store’s three Valley locations on Valentine’s Day, mention the American Heart Association and Sole Sports will donate 10% of each purchase to the foundation.

To read about Nina’s story, click here. For more information, click here.

Sole Sports Running Zone Locations:

Scottsdale| 6941 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale, AZ | 85250

Tempe| 1006 E. Warner Rd., Tempe AZ | 85284

Glendale | 18583 N. 59th Ave., Glendale, AZ | 85308

Fresh Start Women’s Foundation is not only one of Arizona’s largest non-profit organizations but continues to be one of our city’s most influential charitable institutions. The organization, which aids in the empowerment and success of women from all walks of life through engagement, educational programs, mentorship, counseling, job training and placement, serves around 30,000 women and their families a year and is quickly attaining national recognition – as evident by their partnership with Ralph Lauren, who will give a runway show featuring looks from Spring 2012 for the 2012 Fresh Start Fashion Gala at the Biltmore. Recently, we sat down with Fresh Start’s new CEO Susan Berman to discuss the Gala and the foundation’s extensive, highly-impactful presence in the Valley.

DLT: Describe for us the mission of Fresh Start:
Susan Berman: Fresh Start was created to address women’s issues and to help empower, encourage and educate women. We started the resource center – which is entering its 10^th year of operations – to bring together resources under one roof. We want to empower women to help empower themselves. We look at her as a holistic individual, [helping her with] career enhancement, development, self-esteem issues, women’s dress and professional wear, legal issues, financial issues, action planning and development. We have a very rigorous and robust mentoring program. We look at different educational opportunities and funding and we have opportunities to provide scholarships to different women. »READ MORE

Still in shock from the sad news of Whitney Houston’s abrupt passing over the weekend, we are rockin’ to the amazing voice and legacy of the late singer/actress. Here are a few of the tribute mashups we found.

For more on tributes to Whitney, her final moments and the latest, click here to visit USA Today’s Whitney Houston Tribute Page.

Ian Beers of “It’s Not Right But It’s Okay” by Whitney Houston and “The Devil’s Den” by Skrillex & Wolfgang Gartner.

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As chosen by you, here are the most popular stories of ALL TIME aka last week, just in case you missed them.

Don’t have a Valentine? Don’t feel sad; there are plenty of ways to share your love this holiday. This Valentine’s Day, extend your affection with an E-listed dog, or dogs that are scheduled to be euthanized, at “Happy Valen’Tails,” an unparalleled adoption event from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. February 11 and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. February 12 at Kiwanis Park in Tempe. Sponsored by Panacea Animal Wellness Sanctuary, Ronnie Lapenson, Animal Advocate and Event Organizer and P.A.W.S (Pound Animals Worth Saving FUR THE CAUSE, Mesa), dogs of all breeds, sizes and ages will be transported from shelters all over the state, with various rescue groups and pet foster parents participating. Dogs will be adoption-ready and excited for a new home, having been spayed/neutered, vaccinated and micro-chipped. According to Eva DeCozio-Bush, DVM, co-founder of Panacea Animal Wellness Sanctuary and Medical Director of VCA Animal Hospital of Apache Junction, there will be around “150-200 dogs who were slated to die that weekend, available for adoption.” She explains that while the term euthanasiameans “good death,” this is often not the experience that pound dogs and other shelter animals have. The sponsors of the event wish to educate the public that pound animals are not “the worst of the worst” – that many of them are just abandoned, lost and scared. By adopting a pet from a shelter, the community can save the lives of many homeless animals.

Veterinarians, animal agencies, trainers, and pet sitters will be at the event to meet with the public and discuss any issues. Adoption fees will be $55 per dog; – includes spay/neuter, current vaccines and micro-chip. For more information, click here.

Maricopa County Animal Care & Control is the only agency in Maricopa County that takes in stray dogs as mandated by the State of Arizona. The injured, abused, abandoned, neglected are taken to The Arizona Humane Society as they have a full medical care facility to take care of them.

Kiwanis Park and Recreation Center | 6111 South All-America Way, Tempe, AZ | 85283

No time to plan an awesome work event? In celebration of their debut on Condé Nast Traveler Gold List and U.S. News & World Report’s Best U.S. Hotels Rankings for 2012, The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain has introduced a Last-Minute Meeting Package, a planner-friendly bundle for groups needing an easy, worry-free way to book their meetings between March 1 and April 8, 2012. With more than 44,000 square-feet of indoor and outdoor function space, the Package lets meeting organizers focus on creating program agendas and taking care of participants, rather than on researching pricing and rushed planning logistics. Not only does the Resort also have three ballrooms of 9,000, 5,000, and 2,100 sq. feet for businesses to work with, but the hotel also boasts numerous outdoor meeting spaces with lush lawns and dramatic desert surroundings. Additional gathering options are available at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Dove Mountain, its restaurant and clubhouse and COPRA Golf Academy, home to a variety of group golf clinics and corporate outings.

The Package is $389 per attendee and includes the following: hotel service charge, deluxe accommodations, daily hot buffet breakfast, morning coffee break, hot buffet or plated luncheon and an afternoon refreshment break. Optional team building activities are also available to group guests and feature fun activities such as guacamole and chili cooking challenges, margarita mixology classes, evening glow golf, custom cowboy boot and Stetson hat fitting, wine-blending, group ranch adventures, evening stargazing and more.

For more information, call 520-572-3100 or click here.

The Saguaro’s hot new restaurant Distrito wants to celebrate its new home, and you’re invited!  From 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, February 11 the colorful eatery will have an “I Heart Arizona” party to rejoice about all things AZ, just in time for Valentine’s Day and our beloved state’s 100^th Birthday. From 5 to 7 p.m. there will be a special reception with live music from The Tony Martinez Band, a 1912 pop-up shop with “I Heart AZ” tees; an Arizona wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres made with local ingredients and a charity kissing booth with some well-loved locals. In addition, 3 Car Pile Up will present a special art show. Cost is $10 for the reception and free for party-goers after 7 p.m. After the reception, DJ Melo will be spinnin’ the night away. For more info, click here.

Feel and look great inside and out this Valentine’s Day with a Guiltless Chocolate Facial and Champagne and Roses Pedicure at J.W. Marriott Desert Ridge Resort’s Revive Spa. This calorie-free chocolate treat will not only boost the health of your skin with vitamins and antioxidants but will deliver moisturizing lipids and fats to firm and plump your face (not your hips).

Continue the indulgence with Revive Spa’s lavish Champagne and Roses Pedicure, which begins with a deluxe champagne-and-rose scrub to gently exfoliate and refresh the feet followed by a champagne-and-rose oil treatment to massage away tension and stress.  A final application with a champagne-and-rose buttercream mask will hydrate the skin with a powerful blend of shea butter, vitamins A, C and D and organic rose pure essential oil. The decadent celebration will wrap with the Spa’s rose moisturizer followed by warm mitts and booties. A chocolate-and-roses V-Day celebration with 0 calories (and no awkward post-date goodbyes)?! Sign us up for next year, too.

Throughout February, The Guiltless Chocolate 50-minute facial is $99 and the Champagne and Roses 50-minute pedicure is $65. To make an appointment, call 480-293-3700 or click here for more info.

Revive Spa | JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort | 5350 East Marriott Drive,  Phoenix, AZ | 85054

“It’s all about winning. And hair. And winning hair,” says the website Bradying.com dedicated to Tom Brady and his amazing hair. Of course, this week for Brady and Brady fans it’s all about pouting. And pictures. And posting Tom Brady-like pouty pictures on Bradying. Take your own and upload it to the site to join in on the virtual pity party here.

Just in time for spring shopping, local favorite Scottsdale Jean Company has relocated to The SHOPS at Gainey Village, giving shoppers 8,000 brand-new sq. ft of men’s and women’s designer jeans, tops and casual wear. Celebrating their Grand Opening this Thursday, February 9, the store will also feature the full line of Kiehl’s skin, hair and body care products, a full sunglass shop, a customer lounge area and a children’s playroom.  “It was time for a new home for Scottsdale Jean Company after more than six years at our current location,” says owner Steven Koeppel. “As a destination retail establishment, our customers seek us out for our unbeatable selection and unparalleled customer service, featuring experts trained in finding the right size and style for any body type.” The Company will also soon unveil a new website that will emulate the in-store shopping experience.

If designer duds aren’t enough reason to spend an entire day at the Village, perhaps the area’s assortment of chic new shops and contemporary eateries will be. Opening in the former Bloom space in January, local restauranteurs Jerry Tingle and Chef Brian Fierstein’s Cask 63 American Eatery & Wine Bar offers eclectic American cuisine, an excellent wine menu and relaxed outdoor seating – great for taking a break between shopping destinations such as furniture showroom Kreiss; handcrafted clothing, accessory and houseware boutique A Cool Breeze, and del Adora, the Valley’s go-to source for luxury linens and bedding. At their second location, del Adora allows clients to choose from a huge selection of luxury fabrics to customize their homes, also offering a sumptuous collection of bath accessories, towels, fragrance and skin care products.

Before the day is done, complete the experience with a stop at healthy-takeout masters My Fit Foods, which just opened its first Valley location. For more information, click here.

The SHOPS Gainey Village | 8787 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ |

Today we’re Scoopin’ up a whole lotta love with a special surprise Valentine’s Day giveaway! One lucky, lovable winner will receive a Valentine’s Day stay package at the W Scottsdale plus his & hers Remix Watches!

Your romantic giveaway at the W Scottsdale includes a Spectacular Room, a $50 dinner credit to Sushi Roku, a “Sweet Celebration” amenity, an In-room breakfast for two and one split of champagne. The room package is valued at $355 and will expire on February 18, 2012.

Your his and her Remix Watches are from the new swarovski-crystal face Remix Rox line, adding more bling to your fist pumping routine. The LED Illuminated Analog Watches come in 11 interchangeable band and face colors, allowing over 120 different color combinations!

So, do you want to win our Scoop of Love Valentine’s Day giveaway? Simply share the love by “Liking” our Facebook page and posting a sugar sweet Valentine’s Day message to us and one lucky random winner will be selected and announced Thursday, February 9 by 12 noon.

If you’re on lunch and in Scottsdale, make sure to check out Los Sombreros’ new lunch menu. Featuring a selection of seasonal Mexican dishes for under ten dollars, this menu is good everyday from noon to 3:00 p.m.. Guests can satisfy cravings for freshly prepared chips and salsa, authentic Mexican cuisine and exotic dishes with innovative flavors. Make sure to head over to Los Sombreros soon because this deal only lasts until May 13.

Check out the lunch menu after the jump:

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FORE! Watch your head because Golf Fest 2012 is rolling into town February 10 and 11 at Longbow Golf Club. Peter Longo, PGA tour player, master, teacher, and world-renowned golf trick shot artist, will be performing some of his signature moves. Known as the King of Clubs, Longo’s show of golf-entertainment will amaze anyone.

After testing out all the latest clubs, attendees can head over to the Craft Beer Fest, where Hensley Beverage Company will be sampling a wide variety of beers, which will be held Friday and Saturday, noon – 4:00 p.m. The event will also feature incredible deals from brandname companies including TaylorMade, Cleveland, Titleist, Nike and Adams. For all who attend with paid admission, you will receive a free round of golf at the Longbow club.

With much more happening, click here for more information on the festivities.

Longbow | 5601 East Longbow Parkway | Mesa, Arizona 85215