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Mobile Food Court Debuts Friday

Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010

The Mobile Food Truck Court will debut at Phoenix Public Market starting this Friday, Nov. 5, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Organized by the newly formed Phoenix Street Food Coalition, the Mobile Food Truck Court will be open for business every Friday in the Market parking lot and a makeshift dining area will be set up under the shade of the carports.

What can Downtown lunch hunters expect from the Mobile Food Court? Here’s what’s on the menu:

Short Leash Hot Dogs: You’ve probably seen the Short Leash truck operating during the Saturday market. Owner Brad Moore spearheaded the Mobile Food Court effort.

Riteway Catering: Smoked BBQ.

Sunshine and Spice: Asian fusion.

Paradise Melts: Grilled cheese sandwiches.

Sweet Republic: Tasty ice cream that Urban Grocery shoppers are no doubt familiar with.

Tags: downtown phoenix, Food Trucks, Lunch, Mobile Food Court, Paradise Melts, phoenix public market, Short Leash Hot Dogs, Sunshine and Spice, Sweet Republic Ice Cream
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Urban Wine Walk Returns Saturday

Thursday, September 23rd, 2010

Downtown’s popular wine, dine, and ride event is back.

Experience our urban core’s burgeoning wine scene by hopping on the METRO light rail for the second Urban Wine Walk, happening this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The 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, the Camelback Corridor and Tempe. Each restaurant will offer three wine samples and a snack all at can’t-beat-it pricing reserved exclusively for Urban Wine Walkers.

To take part in the Urban Wine Walk, simply print out the official map and wine list and jump on the light rail (NOTE: participating restaurants are located between the Mill Avenue and Central/Camelback stations) between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturday. 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 and My Big Fat Greek Restaurant.

The weather is supposed to be optimal for Wine Walking (sunny skies, 100 percent chance of fun) so bring some friends Downtown. See you on Saturday!

This event kicks off our 20 Years of Progress celebration going on Sept. 25 thru Nov. 16. Please visit our 20 Years of Progress site for full details.

** Participants will need to purchase a METRO day pass

*** Must be 21

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Tags: 1130 the restaurant, brick pizzeria and wine, caffe boa, downtown phoenix, Ghost Lounge, Hula's Modern Tiki, Icon Lounge, kincaid's, Maize's, METRO light rail, phoenix public market, Steve's Greenhouse Grill, Urban Wine Walk
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Deals, Meals and Steals

Tuesday, September 21st, 2010

What’s better than a bargain? Lots of bargains.

And this week, Downtown Phoenix has all kinds of ways to keep you and your wallet happy. Have a look-see:

Wine Tasting at the Urban Wine Bar – There are lots of reasons to love the Phoenix Public Market. Here’s another: it’s the only Valley market that offers nothing but locally grown and produced wines. This coming Wednesday, September 29th, the Wine Bar at the Market will set out a free selection of Arizona wines, with a spotlight on the Callaghan Vineyard. Located an hour south of Tucson, Callaghan grows Mediterranean varietals for their red blends as well as Riesling grapes for their estate white wine.

Speaking of wine, Urban Wine Bar is just one of the Downtown grape purveyors participating in Saturday’s Urban Wine Walk. Jump on the light rail and tour fabulous restaurants in Downtown Phoenix, Camelback Corridor and Tempe–eateries like 1130 The Restaurant, Kincaid’s, ICON Lounge, Steve’s Greenhouse Grill, and the brand-new Brick Pizzeria and Wine Bar at Arizona Center. Sample a diverse selection of wines and snacks on the cheap from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

NFL Sunday Package – This is a trifecta for guys: football, Hooters girls and specially-priced food and drink. It’s all happening at Hooters at the Arizona Center, every Sunday during NFL season. Guys, you’ll owe the woman in your life something after this, so prepare yourself to see Eat Pray Love. Just saying.

Movie in the Park – It doesn’t get much freer than this. This Friday, September 24th, at 8 p.m., you can catch a free movie with free popcorn at Civic Space Park. Just bring a lawn chair or blanket for stretching out on the grass.

Acoustic Wednesdays – If you haven’t been to the Ghost Lounge at the Hotel San Carlos yet, here’s the perfect excuse. On Wednesday, September 29th, Melanie and Van, an acoustic twosome – try saying that twice – will play everything from rock to blues. And yup, admission is free. The show starts at 5 p.m.

Weekend Movie Pass Special – Haven’t seen Inception yet? Or are you eager to see The Town, the new Ben Affleck flick with Jon Hamm, everyone’s favorite cad from Mad Men? Then head to the Arizona Center’s AMC 2 4 Theaters this weekend. Save your ticket stubs and you’ll get a free spinach dip or calamari appetizer with the purchase of any two beverages at 1130 The Restaurant.

Second Annual 5K Walk for Homeless Families – No, this isn’t free. But I know lots of generous, caring folks read this blog – I’m not sucking up, honestly – and here’s a chance to use a few of those dollars you saved for admission to this event, which benefits UMOM’s New Day Centers (UMOM helps more than 3,000 homeless Arizonans each year). The walk starts at Wesley Bolin Memorial Park this Saturday at 7:30 a.m. Registration, which costs $30 per person, begins at 6:30 a.m.

Tags: 1130 the restaurant, Arizona Center, Arizona Center AMC 24, civic space park, downtown phoenix, downtown phoenix dining, downtown phoenix events, Ghost Lounge, hooter's, phoenix public market, San Carlos Hotel
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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 Tim Tim 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.

Tags: downtown phoenix, fun run, Matt's Big Breakfast, Mile Club Challenge, phoenix public market
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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.

RyanScott The 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.

Tags: phoenix public market, Top Chef
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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.”

topchef On 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!

Tags: Bravo, phoenix public market, Top Chef
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Raise a Glass at Urban Wine Walk 2010

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

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!

Want all the deets on our upcoming Spring Fling Pub Crawl? Text ”events” to 25866

Tags: 1130 the restaurant, Big Fat Greek Restaurant, downtown phoenix, Hula's Modern Tiki, Icon Lounge, kincaid's, Macayo's, Maizie's, majerles, phoenix public market, Ra!, Steve's Greenhouse Grill, Urban Wine Walk
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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.

logoearthday2 I 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.

Corks Urban 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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Tags: Arizona Diamondbacks, downtown phoenix, Earth Day, Great Bike Chase, phoenix public market, Race for Haiti, Urban Wine Walk
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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.

Tags: Cibo, Conspire, Dining, Downtown Deli, downtown phoenix, Duck and Decanter, Focaccia Fiorentina, Hsin Cafe, Jacquee's Espresso, Ladybug, phoenix public market
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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-bonamassa On 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 hop Speaking 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!

Tags: Coach & Willie's, DJ Skandlis, Downtown Festival of the Arts, Joe Bonamassa, Orpheum Theater, Phoenix Mercury, phoenix public market, phoenix suns, Power 98, Stoudemire's Downtown, The Hobbit, Utah Jazz
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