New wine shop to open in Monroe building
Hidden Track Bottle Shop, coming within the next two months to the 111 W. Monroe Building, will be the only wine shop downtown offering a unique array of wines from all over the globe.
METROnome: Downtown Phoenix sees development as a music-festival pit stop
Music festivals such as Coachella and South by Southwest draw people from across the country westward to see bands perform. Phoenix has become a natural pit stop along the way, fostering a music-festival culture.
Jobot to open bar with distinct menu in backyard of property over the summer
Jobot Coffee and Dining plans to open a permanent bar this summer. The bar will serve locally crafted brews and spirits and operate as a separate entity from the coffee shop.
Businesses to open on Monroe Street this year
A new batch of shops, including an audio store and a vintage clothing boutique, will soon open in the 111 West Monroe building on First Avenue and Monroe Street.
Preservation organizations look to revitalize community through re-purposed buildings
The Arizona Main Street program has joined forces with the Arizona Downtown Alliance in order to take on large revitalization projects.
Scottsdale-based juice shop opens in partnership with downtown’s Cartel
Cartel Coffee Lab has a new roommate: Kaleidoscope Juice, a Scottsdale-based juice bar that moved in three weeks ago. So far the two businesses have shared spaces and customers comfortably.
Program aims to create more opportunities for Phoenix small businesses through inclusion
A city program may streamline its process to connect small businesses with local government work. Businesses would now pre-register to speed up the certification process.
A Tailored Place: Roosevelt boutique closing its fabulous doors
VOX Curvy Couture, known for celebrating all individuals and encouraging every woman to be extraordinary, will be closing its doors May 3, after a sale this Friday.
Devilishly Healthy: Boutique fitness boom brings specialized, personal workouts
Boutique fitness studios are blossoming in downtown Phoenix, from the upbeat high-energy exercise at Orangetheory Fitness to the contemporary gear at Urban Fit. Even large gyms such as the Lincoln Family YMCA are growing.
Valley Bar to bring live music, hot dogs and parlor games to Central Avenue
Valley Bar, a new music venue from the owners of Crescent Ballroom, features a menu prepared by Short Leash Hot Dogs and a lounge named after former Arizona Governor Rose Mofford.