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Urban Wine Walk Returns Sept. 25

Monday, August 30th, 2010

Explore our vibrant urban core while experiencing the best of Downtown’s expanding wine scene by participating in the Urban Wine Walk Saturday, Sept. 25.

8-16The Urban Wine Walk is a FREE** event that encourages adventurous participants*** to try new or familiar restaurants located along the METRO light rail in Downtown Phoenix, Camelback Corridor and Tempe. Each restaurant will offer three wine samples and a snack all at special pricing reserved exclusively for Urban Wine Walkers.

WineWalkTo take part in the Urban Wine Walk, simply print out the official map and wine list and jump on the light rail between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Sept. 25. And when you visit great restaurants like Kincaid’s, 1130 The Restaurant, ICON Lounge, Steve’s Greenhouse Grill and Phoenix Public Market, not to mention new addition Brick Pizzeria and Wine Bar, just let your server know you’re on the Urban Wine Walk to take full advantage of exclusive wine and food deals. 

Other participating restaurants include Caffe Boa, Ghost Lounge, Hula’s Modern Tiki, Maizie’s Cafe, My Big Fat Greek Restaurant and Ra Sushi.

Stay tuned to the Downtown Blog for updates on this great event and we look forward to seeing you on Sept. 25! 

** Participants will need to purchase a METRO day pass

*** Must be 21

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Saturday Morning Fun Run

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010

“I believe it’s jogging or yogging. It might be a soft j. I’m not sure but apparently you just run for an extended period of time. It’s supposed to be wild.”

- Ron Burgundy

Bring your sneakers, a bottle of water, and a friend to the Phoenix Public Market this Saturday at 7 a.m. for some exercise and camaraderie.

Doreen and TimTim Wilke, fitness enthusiast and creator of the Mile Club Challenge, works near Downtown and regularly runs through the core. During one of his jaunts, Wilke decided to set up a measured course and use his web site to encourage people to take advantage of Downtown’s unique setting.

Mile Club Challenge is based on a simple concept: set a fitness goal and challenge yourself to achieve it. Members set goals of 100, 200, 300, 400 or 500 miles over the course of 100 days. You can log the miles running, walking, swimming, or using cardio equipment at the gym.

Wilke encourages people of all fitness levels to attend the non-competitive, free Saturday events. The course takes runners and walkers from the Market to Taylor Street, down the campus mall to Third Street. The pack will pass through Arizona Center and the grotto, crossing Van Buren and traveling past the Herberger Theatre Center en route to Monroe. The route continues down to First Avenue and heads north through Civic Space Park before ending back at the Market. One lap equals 1.4 miles and attendees can do as many laps as they want. View a map of the course here.

Runners and walkers can transition easily from their workout to a morning at Phoenix Public Market Urban Grocery and Wine Bar, where Royal will be selling coffees and pastries and local vendors will be dealing goods from 8 a.m. to noon.

“I usually have a hot dog for breakfast,” Wilke said. “You can have anything you want after a good hard run.”

Pictured: Mile Club Challenge organizer Tim Wilke and Garden Goddess Doreen Pollack at last Saturday’s Mile Club Challenge fun run.

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Top Chef: The Tour 3 Rolls In Saturday

Thursday, June 17th, 2010

Whether you’re an uber-fan of Bravo’s “Top Chef” series or just a foodie in search of your next meal you’ll want to get down to Phoenix Public Market Saturday morning as the ”Top Chef: The Tour 3″ 18-wheeler pulls into the lot.

“Top Chef: The Tour 3″ is a 21-city promotional tour that gives  fans a chance to interact with the popular reality cooking show’s colorful personalities of seasons past.

RyanScottThe Phoenix tour stop will feature Season 4’s Ryan Scott (pictured) and Season 3’s CJ Jacobson. Fans will sample food, receive gourmet cooking tips, participate in “Top Chef” drills, hear behind-the-scenes stories from the show, and have the chance to compete in their own Quickfire Challenge. 

There will also be a hole-in-one contest on the “Top Chef” putting green, “Top Chef” merchandise sales, and a Judges Table photo opportunity (sorry, neither Padma Lakshmi nor Tom Colicchio are scheduled to appear).

Tickets for the interactive shows at 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. are available on a first come, first serve basis.

To learn more about the tour or the show visit the Bravo TV site here.

And don’t forget to vote for Phoenix Public Market as America’s favorite farmer’s market here.

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Top Chef Tour Coming to Phoenix Public Market

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

Fans of Bravo’s Top Chef series will soon have an opportunity to swap cooking tips with their favorite “chef’testants.”

topchefOn Saturday, June 19, an 18-wheeler hauling a mobile studio will roll into Phoenix Public Market Urban Grocery & Wine Bar, where fans will have the opportunity to sit in on a series of show tapings, the first beginning at 8:30 a.m.

Come by and get autographs from your Top Chef idols, get your photo taken at Judges’ Table, play games, win prizes, and feel like Culinary Who’s Who.

“Bravo viewers like to truly engage in the shows they are passionate about,” said Ellen Stone, Bravo’s Senior Vice President of Marketing, in a press release. “With ‘Top Chef: The Tour,’ we are able to give our fans the hands-on experience with our chef’testants and the opportunity to finally judge and taste what they had only experienced by watching.”

Wonder what the Voltaggio brothers are really like? Have a crush on Jen Carroll (guilty)? Want to rub Kevin Gillespie’s beard? Competition for seats at the Top Chef  Tour table will undoubtedly be fierce so make sure to arrive at the Market early Saturday morning.

See you on the 19th!

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Raise a Glass at Urban Wine Walk 2010

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

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What would you say to an indoor/outdoor weekend activity featuring great people and great wine–all from an energized urban setting? Is that something you’d be interested in?

Well, this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. you can experience it all when City Circles.com and the Downtown Phoenix Partnership (hey, that’s us!) debut Urban Wine Walk 2010, a light rail-based grape extravaganza that features 11 up-and-coming wine destinations  in Downtown Phoenix, Camelback Corridor and Tempe–including Kincaid’s, 1130 The Restaurant, Majerle’s, Maizie’s, Hula Modern Tiki and Ra!–and over 30 different wines.

This FREE event allows attendees to ride METRO light rail to one or more of the three major stops, exit the train armed with Urban Wine Walk maps and official score sheets , and proceed to a diverse list of participating restaurants serving up priced-right wine samples and palate-cleansing plates of bread, fruit and cheese. 

As a bonus, we’ve teamed up with Arizona Theatre Company to give away 10 pairs of tickets to their upcoming show, Second City Does Arizona or Close But No Saguaro. Look for Second City posters at Kincaid’s, Phoenix Public Market, Majerle’s, 1130 The Restaurant, Steve’s Greenhouse and Icon on Saturday for your chance to win.

For questions call (602) 744-6412 or (480) 440-9489.

See you Saturday!

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These Great Outdoors

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

“Pontoon boat? Whaddya going to do with a pontoon boat? Retake Omaha Beach?” - Roman Craig

The other night I was watching The Great Outdoors, the woefully underrated 1988 comedy starring the late John Candy the once-great Dan Aykroyd, when I got to thinking about how soon we’ll all want to escape to a quiet lake cabin somewhere in the wooded bowels of the Midwest. 

logoearthday2I hate to break it to you, folks, but we’ve got precious few weekends left before triple-digit temps make it dang-near impossible to enjoy anything outside. These open-air events will help you take full advantage of our great weather. While you still can.

Wednesday 

Phoenix Public Market

Chef Wade is back to serve up grilled burgers and roasted potato salad from 4-8 p.m., plus Tonatierra’s yulu beans, Cafe Justo’s fair-trade coffee and The Tamale Store will be on hand selling their goods.

Thursday

Earth Day Phoenix 2010 at Cesar Chavez Plaza

Phoenix will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the first Earth Day from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Cesar Chavez Plaza. Sponsored by Keep Phoenix Beautiful, 80 compannies will be on hand to share their green initiatives with the crowd.

Lunch Unplugged at Civic Space Park

Bring a sack lunch to the park between 12-2 p.m. and enjoy the sounds of Porangui.

Friday-Sunday

Diamondbacks vs Phillies at Chase Field

Mark Reynolds, Justin Upton, Danny Haren and the DBacks host Chase Utley, Ryan Howard, Roy Halladay and the defending National League champion Phillies.

Saturday

Community Yoga Project

I’ve never actually done yoga but I’m told it’s quite good for you. Proponents say it helps with flexibility and finding your center or something. See for yourself for free at 10 a.m. every Saturday at Civic Space Park.

Open Market at Phoenix Public Market

Bring your pooch! Ride your cruiser! Sip tasty Royal coffee! Seriously, there’s no hipper place to be Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

CorksUrban Wine Walk 2010

The Downtown Phoenix Partnership and CityCircles.com invite you to ride light Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. to Downtown Phoenix, Tempe and the Camelback Corridor to enjoy priced-right wine samples at 11 different destinations, including Kincaid’s, 1130 The Restaurant, Majerle’s Phoenix Public Market, Icon Lounge, Steve’s Greenhouse, Maizie’s and Hula’s Modern Tiki. The event is free but you will need to buy an all-day rail pass for $3.50.

YMCA Healthy Kids Day at Civic Space Park

Healthy Kids Day is a family event focused on improving the health and wellness of children in the local community. The event is free to the public and runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Race for Haiti

This non-profit foundation was established to raise relief funds for Haiti. The 5K run/walk (8 a.m.) or 1-mile run (9 a.m.) start at Wesley Bolin Plaza.

Sunday

Valley Metro Great Bike Chase

Hundreds of cyclists–from young to old riding Huffys to Cannondales–will congregate at Margaret Hance Park (Central/Culver) between 9-10:30 a.m. for safety classes, entertainment, food and giveaways before departing for Chase Field at 11 a.m. to watch the Dbacks take on the Phillies. Cost is $10-$20 if you pre-register here or by calling Suzanne Day at (602) 534-1809.

Have a suggestion on how to enjoy our Great Outdoors? Leave your comments below!

 

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Downtown Food Diaries

Thursday, April 8th, 2010

Who builds your favorite Downtown sandwich? Where can you get a mean glass of passion fruit iced tea? When you’re feeling blue, what Downtown comfort food turns your frown upside down?

Those are the questions we posed to our Facebook Fans on Tuesday and here’s what they had to say about…

SANDWICHES

hero_factory“Duck and Decanter has the best sandwiches!” - Joshua S.

“Fair Trade has a great turkey sandwich and the best tea!” – Nathalie C.

“Jacquee’s Espresso makes the best sandwiches!” – Cheryl R.

“It’s The Hero Factory and it’s not even close.” – Matt K.

“I love Ladybug House of Sandwiches (11th St. & McDowell). Always great service, small, and deliver.” – Meg E.

“I love Fair Trade Cafe! They have lots of food options, fair trade coffee and the employees really love the customers.” – Heather

“Hero Factory!” – Glenn D.

“Coach & Willie’s.” - Jessica M.

“Long live The Duck. Still my favorite.” – Cristen P.

“Is My Florist still around (editor’s note: YES)? I am in Minnesota. I LOVED their turkey and brie sandwich. YUM!” – Jennifer S.

ICED TEA

royal“Strawberry iced tea at Royal at the Market and tuna sliders at Tammie Coe.” – Rachel Richards-M.

“Royal at the Market has fantastic iced teas. Try the Cactus Flower or Jasmine Green. De-lish!” – Sasha H.

 ”Iced Chai tea at Conspire also makes my day.” – Jefferson C.

COMFORT  FOOD

“The 5 Spot from Matt’s Big Breakfast is pretty stellar. With extra jalepenos please!” – Jefferson C.

“Thai Elephant will turn that frown upside down.” – Chris V.

“Penne a la Vodka at Focaccia Fiorentina is my fave comfort food!” – Nichelle C.

 ”Fair Trade Cafe has great vegan brownies and tea.” – Jana S.

 

Hope you enjoyed the tips. Stay tuned for more installments of Downtown Food Diaries and make your entry into the Diary here or at our Facebook page.

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A Spring Smorgasbord of Fun Downtown

Thursday, March 18th, 2010

Next time some hater blathers on about how, “Nothing ever happens Downtown on the weekends,” give them a forceful-yet-well-intended slap to the cheek* and refer them to this here blog.

Seriously, if you can’t find more than your fair share of hijinks in Downtown Phoenix this weekend you’re simply not paying attention. 

Emerging alt-country artist Samantha Crain will play a free show at the Heard Museum tonight at 7 p.m.

Downtown theaters will be swarming with culture vultures as Secret Order, Indivisible and The Hobbit all have multiple shows playing Thursday-Sunday.

joe-bonamassaOn Friday, award-winning blues rocker Joe Bonamassa plays Orpheum Theater at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $30, which is a pretty nice price point considering the historic venue and street cred of the musician. Check out one of Joe’s videos here. 

The Suns can make up some ground in their chase for the No. 4 seed (and home court advantage in Round 1) in the NBA playoffs when they host the 4th-seeded Jazz Friday at U.S. Airways Center. Last time these two teams met, Utah stormed back from a double-digit fourth-quarter deficit to win going away at home. You should really go if for no other reason than to heckle Utah’s Andrei Kirilenko, who looks like a pencil-thin Dolph Lundgren.

With spring temperatures in full effect, you’d be silly not to visit the Phoenix Public Market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., where you’ll find the best of Arizona produce, meats, wines and crafts, plus live music by Teneia.

After you’ve scooped up some fat heirloom green tomatoes, bump on over to the Downtown Phoenix Festival of the Arts happening 4-11 p.m. at Heritage Square Park. Cost is $10 in advance and $15 at the door.  Oh, and there will be a bar.

Get your picture taken with a real modern-day dragons as Arizona Science Center  hosts a free dragon-training party from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday. Then, on Saturday, ASC will test the resolve of eight brave guests who will wear a beard of live honeybees! The action takes place from 11 a.m. to 1 pm. so don’t BEE late. (Clever, right? RIGHT?!)

One of the greatest composers to ever tickle the ivory will be celebrated at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday at Symphony Hall as the Phoenix Orchestra perform’s Mozart’s Requiem. And no, Mozart wasn’t deaf. That was Beethoven.

Don your dopest threads and cut a proper rug at Stoudemire’s Downtown, which presents Latino Live with DJ Skandlis and Joey Boy from Power 98 on Saturday from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

hip hopSpeaking of dancing, the Phoenix Mercury Hip Hop Squad is holding open auditions Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at U.S. Airways Center.

Second Saturday Community Cinema presents a free sneak preview of Dirt: The Movie from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Civic Space Park.

After the movie you can sit down to an amazing prime rib dinner for just $15 (!!) at Coach & Willie’s.

Now, granted, this is only a small sampling of what’s going on Downtown this weekend. You can download our complete guide here or simply “ASK” any one of our knowledgeable Ambassadors to share their personal recommendations. They never miss.

Most importantly, have a most enjoyable and safe weekend. And if you’re heading Downtown, bring a friend!

* yes, of course violence is bad!

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Be Our Valentine

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

If you’re looking for anti-Valentine’s Day sentiment–you know, like those hater parties where lonely, angry people sit in a circle and drink heavily while pretending they’re totally at peace with being single and loveless–Downtown Phoenix isn’t the place for you. Try Old Town.

Downtown Phoenix is all about embracing Valentine’s Day and here’s what we’re doing as Cupid’s Accomplices. Seriously, if you don’t have a Valentine just hang out with us for awhile and you’re bound to find one.

Design a Date Contest: Visit the blog post or our Facebook page and submit your idea of a perfect Valentine’s Day date Downtown. We want to know where you’d go, what you’d eat, and what you’d see. The greater the detail, the better. Two winners will receive a $25 gift card to Kincaid’s.

candy_heartsFestive Friday: From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, the Ambassadors will be stationed outside the Information Center [US Bank Building, 101 N. First Ave., Ste. 190] sharing sweet treats courtesy of Downtown businesses. You can also pick up coupons for FREE food items from participating restaurants to be used throughout the month. Plus, music by FATIGO!

Heart Grab & Dash Contest: Approach five (5) different Ambassadors Friday morning before 1 p.m. and ask each one for his or her heart. The first five people to collect five hearts and deliver the lot of them to the Information Center will receive an awe-tacular Valentine’s Day gift bag filled with gift cards and goodies from generous Downtown businesses. We won’t tell you exactly what’s in the gift bags but suffice it to say the street value is well over $40. Now go get those hearts!

 

14 Downtown Loves

We polled our thousands upon thousands of Facebook and Twitter followers and concocted this essential list of things you love about Downtown Phoenix.

Phoenix Public Market – When you care enough to send the best, make sure it’s grown locally.

The Ambassadors  — Your significant other might leave you, but the Ambassadors never will.

The Herberger Theater — Some of you got more specific and referenced the “naked dudes” out front. Go check out “13″ playing now and “[title of show]“ coming soon!

The Phoenix Suns — Steve Nash, in particular, got mad love.

Majerle’s — You said if you couldn’t watch the Suns play at US Airways Center in person, then the next-best option was cheering the team on from Thunder Dan’s joint. Beer might also be involved.

The Light Rail — Can you believe we’ve had light rail for a year? For more light rail love, check out ace Light Rail Blogger and Downtown Phoenix contributor Tony Arranaga.

First Fridays — If you ever need a good first date idea, take him or her to First Fridays.

Chase Field — Roof open when possible, please.

Coffee — Conspire, Daily Grind, Cartel, Lola and Fair Trade all received votes.

Matt’s Big Breakfast — You heart Matt’s pancakes. Proof that good things come to those who wait.

Dodge Theatre — Three of you mentioned the recent comedy acts to hit Dodge–Joel McHale, Gabriel Iglesias and, soon, Chelsea Handler.

The District – Their music and drinks tested very high in this market.

Civic Space Park — From acoustic lunches to yoga, Civic Space Park offers a little something for everyone.

The People — Yes, you’re what really make Downtown Phoenix a special place to work, live, and play.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

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Mesmerize Your Valentine On a Dime

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

Downtown Phoenix has more than its share of swoon-worthy spots, and you don’t have to empty your wallet to enjoy them. Here are a few suggestions for Valentine’s Day to keep your budget in check and curb those last-minute raids on the drugstore candy aisles:

Valentine's DayPicnic at the Park

Grab some bread, cheese and wine at the Phoenix Public Market and head for Civic Space Park. While you’re at the Market, pick up some Wei of Chocolate, a wonderful brand of organic dark chocolates made right here in Phoenix. (If you’re a guy, remember that chocolate is an aphrodisiac to women; a study in Italy found that chocolate can actually increase a woman’s sex drive. Go ahead, buy in bulk).

Friendship Garden

Picture stone footbridges, lanterns and flowing streams. Frankly, you had me at stone footbridges. Ro Ho En, also known as the Japanese Friendship Garden, is a beautiful spot that’s perfect for a little canoodling. Admission is only $5 per person. If you’ve got some extra spending money, make reservations at Sens for some Asian tapas.

i_heart_phoenixHot dogs Plus Home Tour

When it comes to romance, all it takes is a little creativity. Stop by Ed the Hotdogger, load up on your favorite condiments, then hail a cozy pedicab to take you around Downtown’s gorgeous historic districts. To arrange a ride, call the Arizona Pedicab Co. or the Bumble Bee Pedicab Co.

Make a Wish

I’m a big fan of the gardens at the Arizona Center, one of the most undeniably romantic spots in Phoenix. If you’d like to romance your date with a gesture that costs just pennies, throw a few coins in their fountains and tell your honey to make a wish. Cap off the night with dessert at the Teeter House in Heritage Square, the perfect intimate setting. The ice cream topped with chocolate-dipped strawberries is just $5.

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