There’s no better way to get to know a city than by strapping on those walking shoes (or, in our case, polished black ballet flats and sporty white Converse All-Stars) and trekking into the scorching jungle of urban life that is downtown Phoenix. Today, we explored Roosevelt Street, a haven of vintage shops. Stay tuned for future in-depth features on some of these vintage hot spots. But for now, check out some of today’s best finds.
In the latest Light Rail Confidential, this writer observes an awkward, bloody interaction aboard the train, which later takes a dark and Orwellian turn.
MacAlpine's offers a smorgasbord of old-timey soda fountain drinks, deluxe sundaes and diner food in a thoroughly vintage atmosphere. What did our two reviewers think of the classic joint?
Meet the new fashion columnists for the Downtown Devil this semester, Savanah Yaghsezian and Libby Allnatt. Both freshmen journalism majors at ASU, they are new to the downtown Phoenix area and can’t wait to start exploring all the shops, events and hot spots around them.
Another year back at school means another year of riding the light rail while avoiding eye contact and skimping on the “ticket” part of the journey. But the new-semester bliss took a turn last Wednesday night, while three friends and I were returning from a baseball game.