Nobels celebrate Christmas December 25, 2013 09:33
Don't be fooled by the pretty jacket with smiling, dancing Victorian revelers at a Christmas ball. It's November 1868 in London, and Claudine Burroughs is reluctantly off to a Christmas party with her cold, disapproving…
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Matt's Big Breakfast December 24, 2013 19:58
Why are crowds lined up out the door. Its because this breakfast is worth waiting for. From the cage-free eggs and real maple syrup to the best bacon, sausages and off-the-bone ham you may ever…
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Pomo Pizzeria December 24, 2013 19:55
The pizzas here meet the strict guidelines of Verace Pizza Napoletana, which means they are made according to the traditional standards of Naples, the birthplace of pizza. The standards are beautifully upheld in all the…
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The Breadfruit December 24, 2013 19:51
This cute Jamaican spot whisks you from the desert to the Caribbean with dishes like rum-laced smoked mussels, guava-glazed pork belly, jerk chicken, and Red Stripe prawns. The adjacent Rum Bar lounge, with more than…
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La Piazza Locale December 24, 2013 19:45
Glendales Justin Piazza brings his artisanal pizza - certified authentic by Verace Pizza Napoletana - to the heart of downtown. He is also introducing the Valley to a couple of Neapolitan specialties: montanara, Naples famed…
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Cibo's wood December 24, 2013 19:32
Cibos wood Set in a charmingly restored 1913 bungalow, Cibos wood-oven artisanal pizzas include the four cheese; the diavolo (mozzarella, tomato sauce, spicy salame); and the capricciosa (artichokes, ham, olives; above). Start with a burrata…
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Hotel San Carlos December 24, 2013 19:25
Hotel San Carlos - Bonjour Vietnam Cool hangout, Lunch and dinner spot. The place for a pre- or post-event bite. This French-accented Vietnamese restaurant fills several downtown niches. Start off with the refreshing Deju Vu…
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Citizen Public House December 24, 2013 19:17
During his decadelong run at Cowboy Ciao, chef Bernie Kantak showed that he wasn’t afraid to zag while everyone else was zigging. Now, as an independent restaurant owner, he’s just as bold and imaginative. While…
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The Parlor - Phoenix spot December 24, 2013 18:53
You probably shouldn't read this if you're hungry. As I write, it's all I can do not to shut down my computer, jump in my car and head for the Parlor. This Phoenix spot, once…
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Bars make Food and Wine's list of the best in U.S December 24, 2013 18:37
Republic restaurant critic Howard Seftel named Crudo, at Indian School Road and 36th Street, Best Modern Italian Restaurant in azcentral’s Best 2013 Awards. Food and Wine highlighted Olson’s Dazed and Infused cocktail, with strawberry-spiked Aperol,…
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Miley Cyrus concert December 24, 2013 18:23
Miley Cyrus brings her Bangerz tour to Phoenix in a winter concert season packed with marquee names, from Kings of Leon to Imagine Dragons, George Strait, Demi Lovato, Skillet, Young the Giant, Dolly Parton and…
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National Sangria Day December 24, 2013 18:05
Friday, Dec. 20, is National Sangria Day, and metro-Phoenix restaurants invite you to celebrate with specials on the fruity wine drink. Made with burgundywine, orange juice, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, red and green apples and…
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Top Broadway theater December 24, 2013 18:08
This years best-in-theater list is overstuffed: There are revolting children, classic plays and circus acrobats. There are two knights playing two clowns and plenty of cross-dressers, as well as a guy in a one-man show,…
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Holidays at the Heard December 24, 2013 17:55
Looking for something to do with the relatives between the holidays? Visit the Heard Museum for a daily cornucopia of events. From craft demonstrations and dance performances to artist and author signings, the Heard has…
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