Roosevelt Point apartments look to attract students, young professionals
Nestled in the heart of the Phoenix arts district at Roosevelt and Third Street are two new residential apartment towers that are nearing completion. But the leasing agents for the Roosevelt Point apartments, available for move-in starting August 1, would not comment on how many of the units had been rented out.
Arizona Opera opens new location in central Phoenix near Phoenix Art Museum
After a year and a half of construction, the Arizona Opera opened a new 28,000 square-foot Opera Center in central Phoenix.
Yogurt Time owner bringing new decor and flavors to closed Yogurtini space in CityScape
Phoenix “fro yo” lovers can fear no more; a new frozen yogurt shop, Yogurt Time, opened last Tuesday, occupying the empty space near 1st and Washington streets after similar business Yogurtini closed.
Roosevelt Row CDC celebrates development with fourth annual Equinox fundraiser
The Roosevelt Row Community Development Corporation held its annual fundraiser, Equinox, at Cibo on Thursday night from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The funds raised by the event will go toward Roosevelt Row programs such as Growhouse, the Roosevelt Row Merchant Association and A.R.T.S., a program that reuses vacant lots, Cea said.
Spring Food Truck Festival will feature more than 20 trucks, all-day music and recreation
The inaugural Spring Food Truck Festival will feature close to two dozen established food trucks with everything from barbecue cuisine to gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches Saturday April 20.
Autistic baker uses culinary talents to launch business, hopes to expand
Matthew Cottle can quote Winston Churchill, name fine cigars and bake a mean scone. He's a creative type who views baking as an art...
Squid Ink Sushi expands to CityScape
After a successful run in the West Valley, the owner and head chef of Squid Ink Sushi is expanding his restaurant to downtown Phoenix in mid-May. Schuyler Estes, 32, said the new location in CityScape would offer Asian-style cuisine such as sushi, ramen and Asian-style tapas. He emphasized that he will offer a variety of Asian foods, not just Japanese food.
Performance space for comedy and theater to close after nine years on Grand Avenue
Comedy and theater space Soul Invictus is closing its doors, leaving theater groups in search of a new home and creating a hole for the entertainment community of Grand Avenue.
Local bow tie company celebrates one-year anniversary, looks to expand merchandise
Dapper + Dash, a local company that repurposes vintage fabrics into new bow ties and other accessories, is celebrating its first anniversary this Friday.
Downtown’s ‘food desert’ classification creates difficulties for residents shopping for groceries
Downtown Phoenix is severely lacking in grocery stores, and new apartment complexes will only increase a need for them. Why more stores like Bodega 420 could mark an end to this "food desert".