Happy Hours: Your Guide to Every Valley Spot Worthy of Your Drink Money

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

The best part of spending a happy hour at Four Peaks Brewing Company in Tempe is that when you’re leaving at 6 p.m., having had a pint of this and a pint of that, you walk past a long line of suckers waiting for tables. They look so thirsty, and a little resentful, and you’re so happy. And y…

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Guilford Column: Make a pilgrimage to visit beautiful houses

Tuesday, April 20th, 2010

Guilford Sherwood Gardens is fulfilling its glorious spingtime promise with 80,000 tulips in a rainbow of hues, plus azaleas; flowering, ornamental and shade trees; boxwood; perennials and annuals. This year we look forward to a very special event just when the gardens are at the height of their beauty. The…

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Fonda San Miguel (Austin American-Statesman)

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009

Cheap Mexican food is not a God-given right.

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Ararat Mediterranean Restaurant falls short of the top (The Arizona Republic)

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009

Ararat Mediterranean Restaurant serves familiar Middle Eastern basics at prices topping out at $15.99 but averaging considerably less.

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Ararat, 2.5 stars (The Arizona Republic)

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

Although the decor is interesting and the service friendly, the food is average at best.

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Ahwatukee décor store adopts ‘clunker’ approach (The Arizona Republic)

Wednesday, August 12th, 2009

Mudpie Home Boutique offering discounts for people who bring in old household items.

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Pottery studio in downtown Chandler up for sale (The Arizona Republic)

Friday, July 10th, 2009

Mind Over Splatter, a studio in downtown Chandler for pottery painting, mosaic making and tie-dyeing, is for sale.

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New restaurant offers delightful Asian dishes (The Indianapolis Star)

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

Naisa in Fountain Square features simplicity in both its decor and menu.

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Kierland store specializes in custom furniture (The Arizona Republic)

Monday, June 15th, 2009

A new northeast Phoenix home décor store is hoping it can encourage shoppers not to sacrifice nice furniture during tough times. Urban Living features furniture, art pieces, candles, home fragrances, home accessories and more. Unique candles, animal print ottomans and couches in vibrant shades greet customers when they enter the store.

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13 minutes ago (ABC 15 Phoenix)

Friday, June 5th, 2009

Shower curtain, or glass shower door? Which is better? It depends. Do you want an open look, making the room a little bigger in feel? Then go for the glass door. Do you have little children who need assistance to bathe?

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