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Escape to Blue Nile

by Melody Parker Hot Spots
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A cozy corner for vegans, vegetarians, raw foodies and fans of homey cuisine with flavor and flair, Blue Nile Café is an Ethiopian restaurant that provides wholesome and organic meals in a living room setting.
Blue Nile is nestled among other ethnic restaurants in a complex at University Drive and Rural Road, providing a unique, close-to-campus [...]

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Hotspot: Republic Ramen

by Janessa Hilliard Hot Spots
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Don’t call it a comeback. For students, ramen is cheap and easy, making it synonymous with the college lifestyle. As a result, ramen has long been a staple in the diet of college-aged kids everywhere, an aspect that new restaurant Republic Ramen on which hopes to capitalize.
The Tempe restaurant, which opened in April, has a [...]

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The Farm at South Mountain

by Charlsy Panzino Hot Spots
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Driving about 10 minutes south of ASU’s Tempe campus, one might think they took a wrong turn and ended up in an entirely different state.  Instead of concrete, rocks and cacti, there is a 12-acre farm filled with grass lawns and canopies of pecan trees. This green, thriving and organic setting is The Farm at [...]

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Hear ye! The Renaissance Festival has arrived!

by Elijah Grasser Hot Spots
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The Arizona Renaissance Festival is thriving during its first two weekends back in the Valley despite the struggling economy, according to a festival spokesperson.
Located southeast of Apache Junction, the Renaissance Festival is run by Royal Faires, who also put on a similar festival every fall in North Carolina. The festival began coming to Arizona in [...]

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Early Voting Guarantees Students a Voice

by mthornton Etc.
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Early voting is now possible on Tempe campus (at the Palo Verde West Residential Hall) for the upcoming Tempe City Council election. Benefits include: avoiding address mix ups, parking validations, overall good feelings about civic duty …

Rudi O’Keefe-Zelman, vice president of policy for Undergraduate Student Government, says many students face problems when trying to vote on Election Day: long lines, [...]

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Blueberry Deluxe: A Vintage Dream for Melrose District Shoppers

by Erica Rodriguez Hot Spots
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Tucked away in the Seventh Avenue Melrose District is a red and white polka-dotted storefront that welcomes its customers to a land of vintage and art.
About 10 minutes northwest of the Downtown campus lies Blueberry Deluxe, a store from the imagination of ASU graduate Jessica Carroll, named after her precocious pug, Blueberry.
Blueberry Deluxe opened its doors on [...]

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“Rewind, Remix, Replay”: An Audible Exhibit at SMoCA

by Jessica Testa Hot Spots
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Contemporary art museums are supposed to be filled with the latest in edge, style and avant-garde artwork. A display of 23 electric guitars? Not so much.
Yet for “Rewind Remix Replay,” the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art becomes an unexpected music venue, housing a massive collection of guitars, boom boxes, turntables, keyboards, synthesizers and nearly every [...]

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Robbie Fox’s Public House

by Weston Phippen Hot Spots
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John J. Ryan, a British Intelligence officer, sat in Shanahan’s bar waiting. He had come early so he could get a clear view of the front door. His Webley Fosbery automatic pistol was by his side. He knew that Shanahan’s, located in Dublin, was brimming with members of the Irish Republican Army. But he was [...]

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Cartel Coffee Lab Opening Downtown

by Janessa Hilliard Hot Spots
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When it comes to coffeehouses, Downtown Phoenix has a lot to offer.
Fair Trade Cafe offers “coffee with a conscience.” Lola Coffee boasts an aesthetically pleasing hang out environment. Independent coffee shop Conspire may be the most alternative of them all, offering vegan burritos and open mic nights. Now Phoenix has a new brand of bean [...]

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The Rose and Crown in Phoenix

by Jacqueline Valle Hot Spots
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It’s easy to notice the crowd, décor and selection of beverages in a bar; often, it’s fairly simple to tell the difference between regulars and newcomers. While the crowd, decor and beverages are on prime display at The Rose and Crown in Phoenix, being a newcomer is not so obvious.
“Even if it’s your first time, [...]

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