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Greetings:

My father moved our family to Phoenix when I was 8 years old, so I’ve been a witness to the whole story as it’s developed. I remember The Deuce giving way to the Convention Center and I remember the days when the only reasons to go Downtown were to go to court or a Suns game. Today? Downtown Phoenix has turned the corner. Today, the heart of our city beats strong and healthy.

As a guy who’s worked Downtown for his seven years as Mayor, I haven’t just pushed for renewal — I’ve developed a ton of favorite places. My must-sees?

Forget your car and take light rail. I’m partial to the stop at Central and Washington, which is walking distance to everything from Nobuo at Teeter House to The Orpheum. Me, I’m a pizza fanatic, so I absolutely recommend Pizzeria Bianco (as does every foodie in America). I’m also a coffee fiend, with a host of haunts where they know me by name: the new Lola Coffee on Roosevelt, Fair Trade Coffee a few blocks east and the Starbucks inside City Hall.

If you head Downtown early in the day, wander over to Matt’s Big Breakfast at McKinley and 1st streets. Afterward, walk off your Salami Scramble by trekking south onto the ASU Downtown Campus. Go west to east and see Janet Eichelman’s “Her Secret Is Patience” sculpture, the cutting-edge Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, the Arizona Center and the T-Gen building.

By then, you’ll be getting close to lunchtime. The Phoenix Public Market is a favorite of mine — especially the Wednesday and Saturday outdoor markets — as is the Roosevelt Tavern (the chewy pretzels and stone-ground mustard? Awesome!). I could really go on: The Lost Leaf, the Rosson House Museum, the Herberger, the Science Center.

If I were you, I’d see Downtown Phoenix for myself. Just bring sneakers, your appetite and a sense of adventure.

Sincerely,

Phil GordonMayor

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Seek and ye shall find.

From training wheels to driver’s license, modes of transportation act as an all-access pass to life.

We venture out in search of whatever may interest us on a day-to-day basis, but being the complicated beings that we are, we crave the new, the visceral and the vibrant.

That’s why end to end, METRO Light Rail is the perfect mode of choice. You will be amazed at what you discover when you step away from the pressures of the pedal-to-metal lifestyle and let someone else drive.

When riding, the scenes that typically reside in the periphery come into focus, and suddenly you’re seeing things for a first time. Was that a red dinosaur outside the front door of the Phoenix Art Museum? When did those little stores — Smeeks, Red Hot Robot, Stinkweeds, Frances, Halo — design such a beautiful streetscape?

Those who live along the line know they are literally steps away from a multitude of destinations. But whether you live here, or are just checking out the local scene, know that you are welcome to explore any time.

The results of your search may surprise you.

Catrina Kahler Si RobinsPublisher Managing Editor

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feb mar04 The Buzz

06 District Beat encanto: Simply enchanting

Garfield: living history at the metcalf

08 Cover Story: Grab the City by the Rail

10 Artlink’s First Friday Art Walk

15 A New Start at CASS

16 Eats & Drinks

20 Interview: Hakim Warrick

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Behind the cover story:first friday attendees use the light rail station at roosevelt Street and central avenue as the starting point for an evening exploring Downtown Phoenix.

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As the calendar turns to a new year, home tour hype always starts to build in these parts.

Home tour season officially begins on February 13 with the insanely popular Willo Home Tour, which highlights Phoenix’s largest historic district in an afternoon of abundant house exploring and street fair entertainment. On tap this year: more than a dozen homes and 100 vendors.

On March 6, head to the other side of Central Avenue to go “back to the bungalow” at the Coronado Home and Garden Tour while exploring one of the city’s most diverse neighborhoods. The tour takes participants through a dozen homes on charming Mitchell Street and ends with a neighborhood wine tasting.

Finally, on March 27, the Encanto-Palmcroft Historic Home Tour and Street Fair offers guests an old-fashioned trolley tour, commemorative neighborhood items, crafts, food vendors and a glimpse at some of Phoenix’s most iconic homes in this former suburb turned historic neighborhood.

Central Phoenix’s biggest and best local food and drink showcase, the Devoured Culinary Classic, returns for its second year to the Phoenix Art Museum on Saturday and Sunday, March 12 and 13. Expect many of the state’s best restaurants, chefs, wineries, breweries and food purveyors to be in attendance.

Last year’s event featured more than 50 Arizona restaurants and wineries, and 2011 promises to showcase just as many. Critics called last year’s inaugural event “an excuse to put your diet on hiatus” and “best culinary festival” of the year.

But the culinary temptations aren’t the only draw: cooking demonstrations and seminars gather crowds of curious onlookers and those looking to sharpen their skills in the kitchen.

New to this year’s festival is a dessert pavilion inside the Art Museum’s Great Hall and a full two-day slate of musical entertainment.

Check back with dphxj.com as more information is released.

Few things say spring in Downtown Phoenix like Art Detour, the self-guided weekend art gallery and studio tour that returns for its 23rd round in March.

Art Detour remains one of the arts community’s key pillars simply because of its accessibility: visitors get an up-close-and-personal look into the studios, galleries and sometimes even homes of artists, in meet-and-greet fashion. While galleries are typically chaotic on First Fridays, Art Detour allows ample time for the whole family to examine art spaces at a leisurely pace.

For the adventurous family, there is Kids’ Detour, a hands-on, creative space located in the Phoenix Center for the Arts just for kids that is sure to inspire some of the future creative class.

Children choose from several different art projects, as well as enjoy story time with an author. Passports will be given out to help them document where they have been and what they have done.

Check back with dphxj.com for more info.

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and encantopalmcroft.org.

For schedule and tickets, see phxart.org/devoured.

Schedule and gallery information is available at artlinkphoenix.com.


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February 4-20: Alice in Wonderland at Valley Youth Theatre (525 N. 1st St.)The White Rabbit, Dodo Bird and Queen of Hearts all come to life in this zany stage adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s classic tale. vyt.com.

February 14: Arizona Statehood Day (Arizona State Capitol)Arizona’s 99th Statehood Day marks the unveiling of a countdown clock to next year’s centennial and an event expo on the Arizona State Capitol lawn. The festivities start at 10 a.m. Arizona100.org.

February 19: 11th Annual Arizona Strong Beer Festival (Steele Indian School Park)Kick off Arizona Beer Week with an afternoon of tastings from more than 40 breweries across the nation in the expanse of Steel Indian School Park. azbeerweek.com.

February 26-27: 27th Annual Arizona Matsuri Festival (Heritage Square)A two-day celebration of all things Japanese — art, crafts, entertainment, merchandise and food galore — honors the culture of Phoenix sister city Himeji, Japan. azmatsuri.org.

March 5: M7 Street Fair (Melrose District)Come walk the Curve! The perfect springtime afternoon of classic cars, crafts, vendors, shopping and family fun is back for its 10th year. m7streetfair.com.

March 12-13: Arizona Film and Media Expo (Phoenix Convention Center)Actors, producers, directors, writers and film lovers all gather at this two-day event, complete with a full-fledged film festival, to connect and broaden their love for all things film and media. AZFAME.com.

March 18-20: Phoenix Sister Cities WorldFEST (Heritage Square)This annual celebration of cultural diversity brings together food, entertainment and a killer beer selection from all around the globe. Fun, tasty and educational! phoenixsistercities.org.

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If the founding father of landscape architecture, Frederick Law Olmstead, could see Phoenix’s Encanto Park today, he would be proud. As one of the architects of New York’s Central Park and hundreds of other urban and national refuges throughout the U.S., Olmstead understood the importance of these green spaces to the mental health of city dwellers.

In 1935, the first president of the city’s parks and recreation board, Robert G. Hartranft, took a page out of Olmstead’s book and set out to create a space in Phoenix to rival America’s greatest city parks. After negotiations with the parks board, Hartranft secured 222 acres of cotton fields at 15th Avenue and Thomas Road to be transformed into the community centerpiece he envisioned. Three years later, Encanto Park was born.

At the time it was built, its location was considered to be on the outskirts of town. Seventy-five years later, Encanto Park is now an oasis is Central Phoenix’s urban core. While the skyline has risen around it, the park has remained a gathering place for residents.

Phoenix Councilman Michael Nowakowski, who represents District 7, in which the park resides, understands its importance to the community.

“Encanto Park, in my opinion, has always been Phoenix’s main park,” Nowakowski says. “It’s a place where people from all around the city — and even outside of it — come with their friends and families to celebrate birthdays, play sports or just hang out.”

Like many Valley residents, Nowakowski has his own fond memories of the park.

“Growing up, my family often went to Encanto Park as a treat, and enjoyed many relaxing afternoons picnicking or playing sports.”

In 2009, Encanto Park was included on Forbes’ list of America’s Best City Parks. It is also designated as one of Phoenix’s official “Points of Pride,” an honor that is given at the recommendation of the public.

Over its 75 years, Encanto Park has provided countless memories to Phoenix residents. The Encanto Park Clubhouse, built in 1936, has been the setting

for many parties, weddings, business meetings and community events. The Encanto band shell hosted numerous concerts and performances until in burned down in 1986.

Its landscape can be explored on foot or on bike along its many trails or by paddleboat or canoe on the 7.5-acre lagoon that winds throughout the park.

Athletes have many options to exercise their skills at Encanto Park. The Encanto 18-hole golf course is one of the original features of the park and stands as the third oldest course in the state.

The lagoons are stocked seasonally for urban fishing, and volleyball, baseball, racquetball and swimming are part of the sports complex on the south end of the park. The Encanto basketball courts, also to the south, are well known for nightly action-packed pick-up games.

For the younger set, there are multiple playgrounds, as well as the Enchanted Island amusement park. The older generation will remember Kiddieland, Encanto’s first amusement park, which operated from 1946 to 1986. Today, Enchanted Island features the original carousel from Kiddieland, along with rides, arcade games and a train that takes guests on a tour of the island.

In a city where historic commodities aren’t always given a fair shake, Encanto Park has withstood challenges and proven its value to the community.

The park has strong advocates in Councilman Nowakowski and groups like the Friends of Encanto Park, who have raised money for park improvements, such as the new entrada at the southeast corner of the park.

Along with the many residents who have enjoyed it over the years, these advocates foresee a bright future for Encanto Park and are working to ensure it is preserved for future generations. As Councilman Nowakowski puts it: “It’s a true cultural icon for Phoenix.”

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Encanto Park, in my opinion, has always been Phoenix’s main park.

— Phoenix councilman michael nowakowski

simply encanto

by Courtney McCune


living history at the metcalf

If the walls of 1026 N. 9th St. could talk, they would speak many volumes, in many languages. These walls are part of HI-Phoenix Metcalf House hostel, a cozy and unassuming Craftsman-style home tucked away in the Garfield Historic District.

Any 99-year-old home is bound to have a few stories, but one that has seen thousands of visitors from around the world is likely to have some pretty compelling ones to tell. For the past 30 years, HI (Hosteling International) -Phoenix Metcalf House has invited travelers from the U.S. and abroad to explore Phoenix from a unique local perspective.

The life force behind the Metcalf House is owner and manager Mary Stephens, who was raised in the house. For 20 years, her mother, Sue Gunn, ran the hostel and built its reputation, though not necessarily among locals. Stephens says it was a “party cultural hostel. People would come from all over the world because they’d heard about it, not because they loved Phoenix at that time.”

When her mother decided it was time to step away from her role as proprietor, Stephens found that she wasn’t quite ready to let this part of her life slip away. Coming from a community development background, Stephens understood the importance of what her mother had built. She decided to carry on the family tradition and took over ownership of the business in early 2010.

With the help of friends and hostellers, Stephens set to work refurbishing and refreshing the place, while still maintaining its funky feel. She wanted it to move along with the times, but still foster an environment of creativity and cultural and conversational exchange. Along with providing a welcoming place for her guests, Stephens’ biggest priorities are keeping it clean and keeping it safe. So far, she feels the efforts have been successful.

The house welcomes visitors with a lush, garden oasis of a front yard, punctuated with benches and patio furniture, which provide perfectly idyllic spots for conversation or curling up with a book.

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The living room, dining room and kitchen make up the common areas. The dorms have enough wooden bunk beds to accommodate 20 people. The hostel is open every day of the year and the cost is $20 per night for members of HI and $23 for non-members.

The hostel is run with the help of foreign exchange workers and students, who work for six- to 12-month stints. They provide a diverse cultural mix that contributes to the unique experience of staying at the hostel.

As ambassadors of Phoenix culture, the managers take pride in fostering a rich, authentic experience for their guests. They are passionate supporters of Downtown Phoenix’s local businesses, and guests can borrow one of the hostel’s bikes to visit the many bars, restaurants and shops in the areas surrounding the Garfield neighborhood.

Like most hostels, there are plenty of students who pass through the doors, along with professors, artists and musicians.

According to Stephens, a lot of doctors, lawyers and engineers also prefer the hostelling experience. “They did it when they were young and it changes something in you,” she says. They appreciate the conversations and the exchange of ideas that the community environment provides, which Stephens believes is the true gift of a hostel: “You come into contact with people that remind you of the possibility.”

At the Metcalf House, it’s all about sharing stories, something that Stephens, quite literally, brings to the table. A well-worn, round wooden table is the centerpiece of the house’s dining room. Since Stephens was 8 years old, she has shared this dinner table with travelers from every part of the globe. She continues this tradition by organizing group meals and inviting hostellers to share their “most extraordinary experiences.”

Stephens has witnessed love connections and the forging of lifelong friendships, and she has made friends whom she visits all over the world — all of this without having to step foot out her door.

“For $20 a night?” she asks. “That’s the cost of a movie and popcorn. You can have a life-changing experience.”

As Stephens continues to run this crossroads of the world from a quiet street in Garfield, she hopes to continue to draw in visitors to experience the house. “It’s always been an incredibly special place,” she says. “I think people feel it when they come in.”

Email Courtney at [email protected].


As we pass the two-year anniversary of METRO light rail’s commencement, much is known about the 20-mile system and much is still yet to be uncovered. Can we officially say that Phoenix is readily becoming a transit-minded city or are we forever car-centric?

It’s difficult to realize a true lifestyle shift in the span of 24 months of any program, especially in an economic downturn, yet there are signals that Downtown Phoenix has embraced light rail in its infancy.

Sure, the steady uptick in ridership numbers must surprise naysayers and those who were on the fence when the first trains departed. The ease of access to Sky Harbor and the East Valley has certainly increased Downtowners’ options, but our Central Phoenix stations, from 12th Street up to the western terminus at Montebello, have given us all a chance to explore Downtown’s neighborhoods more intently.

The events crowds and Suns and D-backs fans alike seem to be realizing that a light rail journey is a low-cost (or free with a Suns ticket), hassle-free solution.

But, it’s on First Fridays that Downtown stations bustle with a vibrancy rarely seen in our city. Riders embark from park-and-ride points and the Phoenix Art Museum to visit Roosevelt Row, Grand Avenue and the Warehouse District with ease. Train frequency, combined with the late-night weekend schedule, has helped First Friday evenings last much later than their noted 10 p.m. finish.

ASU students shuttle between the Downtown and Tempe campuses at all hours of the day. Park-and-ride lots are early morning and late afternoon hubs for the business riders. And yes, Downtown, Midtown and Uptown residents step out their front doors or walk a block or two (gasp!) to step on board.

Even the weekend bar-hoppers have embraced the rail as their DD of choice, allowing more ground to be covered over the span of an evening on the town.

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by Si Robins

But, has all of this, combined with a “big city” ease of commute, enticed more people to live in and explore Downtown Phoenix?

Countless boom-era condos sprouted up as the tracks began construction, and when the recession settles the light rail path will undoubtedly see a spike in residential projects. Even Downtown’s fringe neighborhoods, from FQ Story and Willo, to Coronado and Garfield, are enjoying renewed interest in part to close light rail proximity.

While the housing market is a mess, rail proximity has become a key requirement for some buyers. In Midtown, One Lexington has surpassed 60% occupancy, and the ultra-luxurious Chateau on Central is back on the market at reduced price points. Downtown, affordable, modern urban infill buildings are at or near capacity.

At the same time, for businesses that survived years of construction along Washington, Jefferson, Central and Camelback, it seems to be paying off. Retail near the tracks is in demand even in this sputtering economy.

It’s difficult to find a seat anytime at Lux, a coffee bar in Midtown, but it was hanging by a thread for a few years, even before Central Avenue was crushed to make way for the tracks.

The late-night availability has made it nice to use the light rail and not have to worry about catching “the last train.” I consider the light rail one of the single most important things to happen in Phoenix in the last 50 years.

— Jonce walker, Downtown resident/worker

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Top to bottom: ASU students study and relax on the train; visiting an Evans Churchill gallery; patrons step into the Roosevelt Tavern in search of craft beer.

Portland’s, a Roosevelt neighborhood mainstay, also struggled to keep its doors open, but now enjoys a prime location a stone’s throw from the Roosevelt station. The corner has proven successful: another dining establishment, Sushi Revolution, will open here soon.

It’s not uncommon to see riders trek up to Christown only to head back toward Downtown with Costco bags in tow. Bikers hang their rides near their window seats, making the pedal-and-train trip a new way to get from point A to B.

Real estate agent Nick Bastian has even sprouted a rail-focused site, RailLife.com: a blog about rail news, events and culture creatively paired with near-the-line home listings to complete the lifestyle shift.

It seems life on the rail has arrived in Downtown Phoenix. Is the city about to shake its car-culture obsession? Not anytime soon, but hey, light rail is a start. With future expansions feeding into Downtown from the northwest and the west side, the focus is squarely on light rail-friendly growth for many years to come.

Email Si at [email protected].

Anyone who’s lived here for at least five years has witnessed the incredible changes that have occurred since the opening of the light rail. Ridership is exceeding all expectations. — District 4 councilman tom Simplot

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Light rail enthusiast and restaurant pundit David Bickford is known locally as a sagely advocate for central city issues and geographic correctness.

What started as a personal desire to dip back into writing non-professionally and to fulfill an inner quest to create a local restaurant review blog, PHXRailFood.com has now evolved into one of the most popular and respected dining blogs in the city. Here’s an icebreaker with the humble personality behind the blog.

What was the genesis behind PHXRailFood.com?In the spring of 2007, I was interested in starting a restaurant review blog. I wrote a few tentative reviews, but they seemed like cheap copies of other bloggers’ work. To distinguish my efforts, I felt I needed a unique angle. At the same time, our streets were torn up for light rail construction and many businesses were experiencing hardships as a result. When Jordan’s, a popular Mexican restaurant in Midtown, went out of business, the owner blamed light rail. I have always been a supporter of rail transit despite the hardships associated with construction, so I decided to focus on restaurants along the route. Now that construction is done and light rail has been operating for two years, my focus is on all the great places people can eat at via light rail.

How has the site evolved since you first created it?When I started the blog, I hadn’t done any writing that was not work related for a long time. As a result, my style was stiff. In the past four years, I’ve loosened up a bit. My writing is still more formal than most other bloggers, but I’ve started using a more conversational tone and now incorporate a lot more references to popular culture. The one bit of formality I’m insisting on retaining, though, is no use of the first person. I want the blog to be about the food, not about me.

Post light rail, how has dining culture in Central Phoenix evolved?The launch of light rail came around the same time that the economy plunged into deep recession, so we’ve seen a lot of ambitious projects scaled back. Some of the restaurants I most looked forward to reviewing have turned out to be vaporware. At the same time, some restaurateurs have rediscovered urban locations with affordable menus and innovative approaches. Nobuo at Teeter House and Hanny’s are both great examples of concepts that might not have had a place Downtown just a few years ago. Even if the majority of restaurant customers still arrive via car, proximity to rail helps generate exposure and a sense of urbanity for restaurants nearby.

How do you decide what restaurants to cover next? For lesser-known establishments, do you strategically pick a particular station and fan out from there?I read just about every traditional media source, discussion board and blog related to Phoenix dining and often find tips about new places opening via those channels. Twitter is also great for rumors and breaking news. In a few cases, I’ve discovered places on my own just by poking around little strip malls near rail stations. How I prioritize restaurants to review really depends on my schedule. Often, I’ll focus on ones that align with weekday lunches or weekend family meals. Unfortunately, that means there are still a few glaring omissions on the blog — restaurants that have been around for years with locations right by the rail that I just haven’t gotten around to yet.

Visit PHXRailFood.com for David’s take on restaurants near the rail. For more with David, see dphxj.com.

by Justin Lee


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St. Francis [Central/Camelback station] UptownAccomplished chef Aaron Chamberlin’s ode to polished comfort fare, St. Francis also gives energy to what’s served from behind the bar. In one of the most beautiful physical spaces in the city, swilling well-crafted spirits here is as mutually enjoyable to the palate as it is on the eyes. Try the sangria, served during the warmer months, or sample the refreshing sweetness of their specialty almond margarita. The margarita, made with a “guarded” in-house sweet-and-sour concoction mixed with, among other things, fresh lime and orange juices and a duo of tequilas — one of which is almond flavored — gives good spin on a tried-and-true. 111 E. Camelback Rd.

Sens [Roosevelt station] Evans ChurchillThis quirky, modern homage to chef Johnny Chu’s vast mental catalog of Asian eating, Sens is more than simply an interesting outpost for trendy cross-Asian grazing — it can also be equally impressive for drinks alone. Covering a diverse variety of liquors and ingredients in which to construct

bold cocktails, the highs and lows of finding that perfectly balanced quaff can prove satisfying and adventurous. The fragrant Saketini Kyuuri, a mix of premium sake and shochu (think Japanese vodka), muddled Japanese cucumber (kyuuri), mint, lime and a splash of Triple Sec, is a highlighted example of where Sens’ cocktail map can lead you. 705 N. 1st St.

Hanny’s [Jefferson/1st Ave or Washington/Central stations] DowntownEngendered by the creators of popular watering hole AZ88 in Old Town Scottsdale — one of the new-generation temples to crafty cocktails in the city — Hanny’s is its decisively more minimal, urbane sister. From perfectly unmanipulated, Italian-leaning bar snacks to an inexpensive but no less deft menu of cocktails, Hanny’s is a great anchor for Downtown sipping and sampling on a night out. Giving the English Garden a prune — built with trusty Hendricks gin, St. Germain (elderflower liqueur) and muddled cucumber — it’s a bright, simple and aromatic cocktail worthy of return visits. 40 N. 1st St.

St. Francis’ almond margarita Sens’ Saketini Kyuuri Hanny’s English Garden

For a bender within easy walking distance to a rail getaway, here are a few cocktail spots worth exploring, and their sips worth trying.


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Mention the name Sam Fox to many, and you’ll likely receive polarizing receptions.

The precocious college dropout turned rabid Arizona-based restaurateur has, for the most part, managed to successfully skate the fine line between everyday-diner accessibility, and a product that retains affection from those more devoted.

Food-wise, nothing is ever obscure enough to alienate, or so expected to entirely repel more ardent food fans. This is a sweet spot where his company, Fox Restaurant Concepts (FRC), thrives: environments manufactured not to offend; tempting extreme ends of the dining spectrum without daring to go overboard.

Hoping for a similar turn of fortunes with The Arrogant Butcher, Fox’s new Downtown venture, focus remains comparably attuned.

Edging CityScape’s eastern end, The Arrogant Butcher is essentially

FRC absorbing what it has learned from the rollout and feedback of Scottsdale’s Modern Steak. Only instead of crafted ladylike pomp, expect a product darker, more worn and, well, masculine.

“The space is designed to feel like it’s been there for a very long time,” Fox strategically lays out. “There will be lots of exposed concrete and worn woods; a very old-school vibe.”

Loosely modeled after a marriage between big-city chophouses of the mid-1900s and the new rise of scruffy hipster gastropubs (the term had to be used) currently punctuating cities coast to coast, from Portland to New York, The Arrogant Butcher is FRC referencing familiar centers of gravity with reshaped execution once again.

What is also unique about The Arrogant Butcher is simply its geography: it’s located Downtown. During the relatively rapid ascension of FRC over the last half-decade, new and repeated concepts alike sprouted throughout more suburban corners; the arsenal of FRC’s portfolio largely ignored the true heart of the central city.

Though not a Phoenix native (he was born in Tucson), Fox admits Downtown Phoenix in particular has been growing on him over the years.

“Downtown’s ready for something like this,” Fox says. “I’ve always been looking Downtown — it has always been on my radar. After RED put together such a great development, it became this perfect package. With all of the interesting places opening nearby I think it will help add even more synergy.

“I enjoy places like Hanny’s, Cibo and of course, Pizzeria Bianco,” Fox says. “Whether for business, Suns games or other events, I now spend lots of time Downtown.”

Hoping to be open by late February for lunch and dinner, Fox asserts hopes that his new eatery will transcend status as merely a workday watering hole or power lunch pit-stop. “What we’re really excited for is the after-6 p.m. and weekend crowds — we want it to feel apart of Downtown’s fabric.”

A testament to a restaurateur’s longevity isn’t merely delivering the brassy concepts, rather it is displaying a steady resolve to regenerate when that brass may tarnish. The Arrogant Butcher is Sam Fox’s latest assertion that he can skillfully create a stimulating, satisfying dining impression that rests upon more than helium; one that is as mutually credible edibly as it is — as his places always are — strikingly easy on the eyes.

Email Justin at [email protected].

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Cheuvront [Modern American] RooseveltAn unofficial pioneer in Downtown’s regenerated dining scene over the past half-decade, Cheuvront continues to plate well-crafted, modern American dishes deserving of praise. Equally known for its commanding wine list and diverse cheese selection, Cheuvront has become a contemporary mainstay for loyal locals and visitors alike. 1326 N. Central Ave.

District American Kitchen [Modern American] DowntownRarely does a hotel chain catering primarily to conventioneers include an in-house restaurant beyond the staples. From the outset, District has managed to win both sides of the battle, pleasing Phoenix business travelers aimlessly hopeful for a quick, uncomplicated meal, while also being able to deliver a legitimate dining option for locals looking for something more polished and creative. 320 N. 3rd St. in the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown.

Giant Coffee [Coffeehouse] MidtownThe imported coffees are great, the atmosphere even better. Bright and modern without a thread of pretension, Giant Coffee is the latest creative venture from celebrated Downtown restaurateurs Matt and Erenia Pool (Matt’s Big Breakfast, Roosevelt Tavern). With a rotating

collection of decadent pastries and baked goods to fawn over and plenty of premium caffeine, Giant Coffee is a serious coffee hideout that hits all the correct notes. Honey Vanilla Latte, anyone? 1437 N. 1st St.

Nobuo at the Teeter House [Japanese] DowntownEffortless as a result of pure skill, James Beard Award-winning chef Nobuo Fukuda brings his izakaya concept to Downtown Phoenix with resounding success. Think blue-collar Japanese grazing with upscale American angles, Nobuo at Teeter House has become a great addition to the neighborhood dining landscape. Fukuda’s other-worldly, reservations-only omakase (chef’s choice) dinner service is equally an easy must. Tuesday to Sunday lunch 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., dinner 5:30 p.m. to close. 622 E. Adams St., Downtown.

Sun Up Brewing Co. [Pub Food] UptownKnown for its excellent brew, this Central Phoenix original has become one of the most respected beer crafters in the city. Tight and casual, Sun Up is also a great place for simple pub grub done well. From burgers and sandwiches, to salads and an array of Southwestern-inspired starters, Sun Up offers much to accompany its serious selection of frothy, wheaty suds. 322 E. Camelback Rd.

Thai E-San [Thai] MelroseEasily one of the best Thai restaurants in the city, Thai E-San is quickly becoming a popular destination for guests looking for authentically tasty Thai. With a vast menu of Thai staples, including curries, noodles, soups and salads, as well as budget-friendly lunch specials, this Melrose spot should not be overlooked. 616 W. Indian School Rd.

Viet Kitchen [Vietnamese] DowntownFinally, Vietnamese lands Downtown. Central city diners looking for spot-on Vietnamese have found a new destination right in their own back yard. From a variety of traditional rice and noodle dishes, salads, stir-fries and vegetarian-friendly offerings, as well as hearty banh mi sandwiches and brothy bowls of pho, Viet Kitchen is welcomed with wide arms. 114 W. Adams St.

Vitamin T [Mexican] DowntownProclaimed with bravado: tacos, tortas and tamales, Vitamin T is the latest creative nugget from seasoned Valley celebrity chef Aaron May. Inspired by the chef’s treks to the mother country to our south, May brings home his takes on Mexican street food to the Downtown masses. Also included is May’s version of our own region’s claim to ethnic culinary fame: the Sonoran Dog. 1 E. Washington St.

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DPJ recently sat down for lunch at Majerle’s Sports Grill with first-year Phoenix Suns power forward Hakim Warrick to hear his thoughts on his new city, new fans, US Airways Center and one place Steve Nash wouldn’t like him to go.

On playing Downtown: “The first thing I noticed coming to Phoenix is more of that big city, downtown feel, the way a downtown should be. In Memphis, there wasn’t really much downtown. It’s good to finally get back and be in a place where you have that city feeling.”

On the Majerle’s menu naming a grilled chicken sandwich after teammate Jared Dudley: “[My menu item] would probably be called a slam, something you have to dip or dunk. Some type of nacho.”

On not suggesting a staple from his native Philadelphia, the cheese steak: “You can’t really dip or dunk that, but I like that. I like the Philly thing. I don’t see one. I’m going to talk to Dan Majerle about that.”

On the US Airways Center crowds: “The fans are always at the games, no matter who we are playing. That’s a big plus for me. The fans really get into the game. I think when they get excited, we get excited and it makes us play even harder.”

On how Suns fans stack up against the competition: “[The fans in Phoenix are] comparable to Chicago fans. No matter what, they’re at the game. These Suns fans are here. And they’re loud.”

His favorite spot Downtown: Lucky Strike Lanes.

On one Downtown spot he knows he should avoid to stay in shape: “I drive past Krispy Kreme [on Roosevelt Street] every day. But I don’t have time to stop.”

Don’t worry, Hak. Keep doing what you’re doing on the court, and Suns fans will bring you Krispy Kreme, provided Steve Nash approves, of course.

Email Chris at [email protected].

Majerle’s Sports Grill24 N. 2nd St. (light rail stations at 3rd Street and Washington/Jefferson)602.253.0118majerles.com

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The first Friday of every month brings a vibrancy to the streets of Downtown Phoenix not experienced any other night of the month. Dozens of galleries turn up the lights and open their doors, bands jam in packed bars and residents from all over the Valley come in droves to experience what makes Downtown unique. The First Fridays art walk has existed for about 20 years now, but it wasn’t until far more recently that it became known as the nation’s largest monthly art walk. The distinct walkable neighborhoods cover a lot of ground, making each First Friday rather unpredictable and enjoyable. It’s virtually impossible to see everything over the span of the evening, and that’s the point. Artlink, Inc., the organizer of First Fridays, has had a noted presence in Downtown Phoenix since Art Detour began in 1989. When the organization began arranging First Fridays in the mid-’90s, it was a well-kept secret among the artsy crowd. Its evolution has taken twists and turns, growing into the spectacle it is today. Though the side attractions have alternated from sidewalk performances, to raves, to bars, to vendors and crafts (and back again a time or two), the main focus still remains: cultivating a growing local art scene. Whether you choose to explore the old bungalow galleries on Roosevelt Row, peek into early-century warehouse spaces on Grand Avenue or discover the northern and southern extensions that have popped up, First Friday offers a dynamic selection of all things creativity — certainly something for everyone.

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1 Cheuvront Restaurant & Wine Bar1326 N. Central Ave.602.307.0022cheuvronts.com

2 Irish Cultural Center1106 N. Central Ave.602.258.0109azirish.com

3 Portland's 105 W. Portland St602.795.7480portlandsphoenix.com

4 Fair Trade1020 N. 1st Ave.602.354.8150azfairtrade.com

5 Cathedral Center for the Arts Olney Gallery100 W. Roosevelt St.602.254.7126trinitycaa.org

6 Centurion Restaurant214 W. Roosevelt St.602.687.8796centurionrestaurant.com

7 Lola Co�ee1001 N. 3rd Ave.602.252.2265lolaco�eebar.com

8 Pita Jungle1001 N. 3rd Ave.602.258.7482pitajungle.com

9 Great Arizona Puppet Theater302 W. Latham St.602.262.2050azpuppets.org

10 Cibo603 N. 5th Ave.602.441.2697cibophoenix.com

11 Local Breeze606 N. 4th Ave.602.368.3613localbreeze.com

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2 Sens 705 N. 1st Street #120602.340.9777sensake.com

3 Turf705 N. 1st St.602.296.5043theturfpub.com

4 PHX Public Market's Urban Grocery & Wine Bar14 E. Piercephoenixpublicmarket.com

5 Breadfruit108 E. Pierce St.602.267.1266thebreadfruit.com

6 Alta Space @ Alta Phoenix Lofts600 N. 4th St.602.374.7133altaphoenixlofts.com

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4 A�da's Hair Culture116 E. Roosevelt St.602.258.4992myspace.com/a�dashairculture

5 Golden Rule Tattoo120 E. Roosevelt St.602.374.7533thegoldenruletattoo.com

6 Carly's128 E. Roosevelt St.602.262.2759carlysbistro.com

7 Art Awakenings1014 N. 2nd St.602.340.1675artawakenings.org

8 Revolver Records918 N. 2nd St.602.795.4980revolveraz.com

9 Just Breathe, a wellness sanctuary828 N. 2nd St.602.256.1400justbreathewellness.com

10 FilmBar815 N. 2nd St.the�lmbarphx.com

11 Monorchid Creative Studios214 E. Roosevelt St.602.253.0339monorchid.com

12 Phoenix Center for the Arts1202 N. 3rd St.602.262.4627phoenix.gov/PARKS/phxctr.html

13 Kitchen Sink Studios828 N. 3rd St.602.258.3150kitchensinkstudios.com

14 Roosevelt Tavern816 N. 3rd St602.254.2561

15 Gallery Red812 N. 3rd St.

16 Phoenicia Association821 N. 3rd St.602.441.3385wearephoenicia.com

17 Holgas821 N. 3rd St.602.487.5134

18 Hazel 724 N. 4th St.

19 Bliss/ReBar901 N. 4th St.602.795.1792blissonfourth.com

20 Modi�ed Arts407 E. Roosevelt St.602.462.5516modi�edarts.org

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25 The Lost Leaf914 N. 5th St.602.258.0014thelostleaf.org

26 Chaos of the Earth Cafe910 N. 5th St.602.633.3008

27 Spread the Weird Animation Studio906 N. 5th St.602.441.5877spreadtheweird.com

28 Conspire901 N. 5th St.602.228.7373myspace.com/conspirephoenix

29 Galeria de los Muertos905 N. 5th St.galeriadelosmuertos.org

30 Longhouse Studio917 N. 5th St.602.423.8396

31 Think Graphics917 N. 5th St.602.466.7311thinkpro.net

32 Pravus Gallery501 E. Roosevelt St.602.363.2552pravusgallery.com

33 Gallery Celtica509 E. Roosevelt St.602.252.2160galleryceltica.com

34 Hayden Art & Design Studio 509 E. Roosevelt St.602.252.2160

35 Daughters of the Frozen North511 E. Roosevelt St.602.252.4762

36 Five15 arts515 E. Roosevelt St.602.256.0150515arts.com

37 Regular Gallery918 N. 6th St./Alley

38 Butter Toast Boutique908 N. 6th St.602.258.3458buttertoastboutique.com

39 The Roose Parlour & Spa906 N. 6th St.602.274.6942theroose.com

40 Grow-Op Boutique902 N. 6th St.

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Sweets & Beats1504 W Grand Ave480-650-8052sweetsandbeatsphoenix.com

The Trunk Space1506 W Grand Ave602-256-6006thetrunkspace.com

2 Valley Pizza Downtown1348 W Roosevelt St602-513-1248valleypizzadowntown.com

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Phoenix Fall Space602-525-0643phoenixfallspace.com

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8 Studio of Lara Plecas & Sergio Aguirre1020 W Grand Ave602-367-4019larakupcikevicius.blogspot.com

9 Gallery Marsiglia1018 W Grand Ave602-573-3933gallerymarsiglia.com

10 Jordre Studio1007 W Grand Ave602-254-6303jordre.com

11 Tilt Gallery919 W Filmore602-716-5667tiltgallery.com

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2 Artlink A.E. England Gallery424 N. Central Ave.aeenglandgallery.com

3 Hotel San Carlos/Ghost Lounge202 N. Central Ave.602.253.4121hotelsancarlos.com

4 Downtown Phoenix Ambassadors101 N. 1st Ave., #190602.495.1500downtownphoenix.com

5 Wells Fargo History Museum145 W. Adams602.378.1578wellsfargohistory.com/museums

6 Anderson Studio805 W. Madison602.369.7798michaelandersonsculpture.net

7 Hanny's40 N. 1st St.602.252.2285hannys.net Downtown

8 Herberger Theater Center222 E. Monroe St.602.254.7399herbergertheater.org

9 Galeria 147 - AZ Latino Arts & Cultural Ctr147 E. Adams St.602.254.9817alacaz.org

10 Artlink Heritage Square Gallery115 N. 6th St.602.264.8232artlinkhsgallery.com

11 First Fridays at Heritage Square115 N. 6th St.602.264.8232�nheritagesquare.com

12 Rossen House Museum113 N. 6th St.602.261.8063rossonhousemuseum.org

13 Pizzeria Bianco623 E. Adams St.602.258.8300pizzeriabianco.com

14 Nobuo at Teeter House622 E. Adams St.602.254.0600nobuofukuda.com

15 CityScape1 East Washington St.602.772.3900cityscapephoenix.com

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What is First Fridays?Artlink First Fridays is an art walk. It is a FREE monthly self-guided tour of galleries, studios, and unique businesses in downtown Phoenix, showcas-ing art by local, national, and international artists.

When is First Fridays?On the First Friday of every month from 6 – 10 PM.(Many galleries are open even later)

Where do I park?At the Phoenix Art Museum there is FREE PARKING, shuttle service, and Artlink Volunteers to answer your questions. There is also on-street parking and parking garages throughout Downtown. When about town, be mind-ful of “No Parking” signs, and refrain from parking on dirt lots, or you may be ticketed.

Where do I start?Now that you have this map in your hands, you can start at any of the par-ticipating galleries. Where you start and where you go is up to you! If this is your first time out, you may want to start at:

Phoenix Art Museum

1625 N. Central Avenue

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phxart.org

How do I get around?In most cases, you can simply walk, or you may prefer to bicycle, pedicab, drive, or use the FREE SHUTTLE BUS.

Did you say SHUTTLE BUS?Yes! Check the map for shuttle stop locations. Shuttle service runs from 6 – 10 PM.

Not just First Fridays!Many of the stops on the tour are full-time businesses that have regular hours throughout the month. Be sure to visit them throughout the month for all sorts of great events. Feel free to check out Third Friday as well. There is no shuttle service on Third Friday but many of the galleries are open 6 – 10 PM, just like First Fridays.

Who runs First Friday? First Fridays is run by Artlink, INC., an all-volunteer grass roots organization of artists and supporters dedicated to showcasing the amazing variety of art in Phoenix. Artlink is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. No staff members are paid. Artlink relies solely on participants like you to make it successful.

How can I help? By volunteering! Artlink needs volunteers not only on First Fridays but also throughout the month. It’s fun, and a monthly training session will help get you started. Call 602-256-7529 for more information.

Become a member of Artlink, INC.First Fridays are made possible by the people who enjoy it. If you enjoy First Fridays please become a member. Your annual membership enables us to continue to offer the quality art events you have come to expect in downtown Phoenix. Call 602-256-7529 for more information.

TIPS - Shuttles are a great way to get around and can really help save on gas, but keep in mind that many galleries are within walking distance of each other.

- Bicycles are also a great way to explore First Fridays, but please don’t forget lights and a helmet!

- You can’t see everything in one night, so see what you can and come out again next month! Don’t forget about the galleries off the beaten path; they will be marked at the map edges with major crossroads intact.

FAQ’s


a new start at CASS

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The leaves in Phoenix may not change colors with the seasons, but the colors of the license plates do. Each season brings with it a wave of people into our community: snowbirds, college students and tourists. But, through every season, there is a smaller wave of residents in the community usually wandering the streets or sleeping on sidewalks.

Twenty-five years ago, Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS) responded to the needs of the homeless in Downtown Phoenix and has worked to end homelessness completely by empowering people to move their lives forward.

“The community wants us to solve this problem, not just put people in a shelter or in jail,” says Mark Holleran, CEO of CASS, Arizona’s largest shelter and supportive services center.

A CPA by trade, Holleran runs CASS like an efficient business.

“We’re serving a customer: the homeless,” he continues. “The shareholder is the community, and it’s my job to show the shareholders what we are doing on their behalf, show the costs and show the benefits.” His ultimate goal is to go out of business “for all the right reasons.” He adds with a wry smile: “No one is trying to steal my customers.”

CASS, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is a member organization of the Human Services Campus that over the past 12 months has sheltered between 8,000 and 10,000 men, women and children from different circumstances. CASS serves the working poor, disabled veterans, single mothers who have fled abusive relationships, the elderly who have lost their homes, runaways and the mentally ill.

Yet CASS is far from a flophouse, according to Irene Agustin, the Director of Funds Development for CASS.

“A person must have the desire to end their homelessness,” Agustin confirms. “Each person will have his or her own challenges but we have the resources to help.”

Indeed, CASS is serious about getting lives on track. At 7 a.m. every day, all members are required to leave for the day and work on their individualized case plan.

Many people in the shelter do not have a family or any support system to assist them. “The absence of an effective family unit is, bar none, the one thing everyone who comes here has in common,” Holleran says. “If I could fix the family unit, I’d be done.”

Reasons for homelessness are as varied and unique as the individuals that come through the doors. During the 1970s and 1980s in Phoenix, patients in mental hospitals were deinstitutionalized while the urban renewal of those decades removed most of the single-occupancy motels and other low-income housing Downtown.

The working poor who could afford a room for $5 per night were suddenly without anywhere to go except to the streets.

In the early 1980s, many people from the growing homeless population migrated west into city blocks that became known as the “homeless

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2 Practical Art5070 N. Central Ave.602.264.1414practical-art.com

3 Esprit Décor Gallery5555 N. 7th St. #122602.248.0700espritdecor.com

4 St Francis111 E. Camelback Rd.602.200.8111stfrancisaz.com

5 Frances10 W. Camelback Rd.602.279.5463francesvintage.com

6 Stinkweeds12 W. Camelback Rd.602.248.9461stinkweeds.com

7 Red Hot Robot14 W. Camelback Rd. #2602.264.8560redhotrobot.net

8 Smeeks14 W. Camelback Rd.602.279.0538facebook.com/smeeks.phoenix

9 Maizie's Cafe4750 N. Central Ave. #B1602.274.2828maiziescafe.com

10 Lola Co�ee4700 N. Central Ave.602.265.5652lolaco�eebar.com

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4 Willo North Gallery2811 N. 7th Ave.602.717.2499willonorth.com

5 Wild Thaiger2631 N. Central Ave.602.241.8995wildthaiger.com

6 Durant's2611 N. Central Ave.602.264.5967durantsaz.com

7 Switch Restaurant & Wine Bar2603 N. Central Ave.602.264.2295switchofarizona.com

8 Heard Museum2301 N. Central Ave.602.252.8848heard.org

9 Gar�eld Gallery316 W. McDowell Rd.602.349.3049gar�eldgallery.com

10 After Hours Gallery116 W. McDowell Rd. #120602.710.2398afterhoursgallery.com

11 Phoenix Art Museum1625 N. Central Ave.602.257.1880phxart.org

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2 Bards Books3508 N. 7th St #145602.274.7530bardsbooks.com

3 Urban Beans3508 N. 7th St. #100602.595.2244urbanbeans.com

4 The Main Ingredient2337 N. 7th Street602.843.6246tmialehouse.com

5 Living Room Wine Bar 2333 N. 7th St.602.229.1289livingroomwinebar.com

6SuTRA Midtown2317 N. 7th St.602.252.9525sutramidtown.com

7 MacAlpines Soda Fountain 2303 N. 7th St.602.262.5545macalpines1928.com

8 La Piccola Cucina2241 N. 7th St.602.358.7415andyslpc.com�

9 Seven Hookah Bar & Lounge2237 N. 7th St.602.252.2552sevenloungeaz.com

10 Coronado Cafe2201 N. 7th St.602.258.5149coronadocafe.com

11 America's Taco Shop2041 N. 7th St.602.682.5627americastacoshop.net�

12 Vikki Reed Studio2009 N. 7th St.602.943.6173vikkireedwatercolors.com/chakramandalas.net

13 Young Arts Arizona Ltd. At SEAD Architecture+Construction2009 N. 7th St.602.852.3605youngartsaz.org

14 Tuck Shop2245 N. 12th St.602.354.2980 tuckinphx.com

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1 The Academy Gallery at the Junior Drama Club Academy4805 N. 7th Ave.602.434.9265jdcaweb.com

2 Black Lantern Tattoo4636 N. 7th Ave.602.332.4419blacklanterntattoo.com

3 HTC4634 N. 7th Ave.602.266.0088htcaz.com

4 Olive in Paris4624 N. 7th Ave.602.266.0966oliveinparis.blogspot.com

5 Paris Envy4624 N. 7th Ave.602.266.0966parisenvy.blogspot.com

6 America’s Taco Shop4447 N. 7th Ave.602.515.0856americastacoshop.net

7 Blueberry Deluxe Boutique702 W. Montecito Ave.602.717.8376blueberrydeluxe.com

8 Go Kat Go/Bo’s Funky Stu�4314 N. 7th Ave.602.234.2528go-kat-go.com

9 Retro Ranch4303 N. 7th Ave.602.297.1971www.RetroRanch.net

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11 Z Girl Club4301 N. 7th Ave.602.265.3233zgirlclub.com

12 Bend-a-light4232 N. 7th Ave. #C602.278.6855bendalightneon.com

13 Wag n’ wash4230 N. 7th Ave.602.462.WASHwagnwash.com/phx

14 Exposed Studio & Gallery4225 N. 7th Ave.602.248.8030exposedgallery.com

15 Copper Star Co�ee4220 N. 7th Ave.602.266.2136copperstarco�ee.com

16 Flo’s on 7th4116 N. 7th Ave.602.254.7861�ocrit.org/�oson7th.html

17 The Collective at the Artery623 E. Indian School Rd.602.332.1849

18 Studio 6 at the artery623 E. Indian School Rd.602.332.1849studio6.mosaicglobe.com

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1 Cheuvront Restaurant & Wine Bar1326 N. Central Ave.602.307.0022cheuvronts.com

2 Irish Cultural Center1106 N. Central Ave.602.258.0109azirish.com

3 Portland's 105 W. Portland St602.795.7480portlandsphoenix.com

4 Fair Trade1020 N. 1st Ave.602.354.8150azfairtrade.com

5 Cathedral Center for the Arts Olney Gallery100 W. Roosevelt St.602.254.7126trinitycaa.org

6 Centurion Restaurant214 W. Roosevelt St.602.687.8796centurionrestaurant.com

7 Lola Co�ee1001 N. 3rd Ave.602.252.2265lolaco�eebar.com

8 Pita Jungle1001 N. 3rd Ave.602.258.7482pitajungle.com

9 Great Arizona Puppet Theater302 W. Latham St.602.262.2050azpuppets.org

10 Cibo603 N. 5th Ave.602.441.2697cibophoenix.com

11 Local Breeze606 N. 4th Ave.602.368.3613localbreeze.com

13 Coe House365 N. 4th Ave.dphxj.com

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2 Sens 705 N. 1st Street #120602.340.9777sensake.com

3 Turf705 N. 1st St.602.296.5043theturfpub.com

4 PHX Public Market's Urban Grocery & Wine Bar14 E. Piercephoenixpublicmarket.com

5 Breadfruit108 E. Pierce St.602.267.1266thebreadfruit.com

6 Alta Space @ Alta Phoenix Lofts600 N. 4th St.602.374.7133altaphoenixlofts.com

7 Space 55636 E. Pierce St.602.663.4032space55.org

8 Valley Youth Theatre525 N. First St.602.253.8188vyt.com

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2 Warehouse 10051005 N. 1st St.602.258.1481

3 The Firehouse1015 N. 1st St.602.300.7575strivedreams.com

4 A�da's Hair Culture116 E. Roosevelt St.602.258.4992myspace.com/a�dashairculture

5 Golden Rule Tattoo120 E. Roosevelt St.602.374.7533thegoldenruletattoo.com

6 Carly's128 E. Roosevelt St.602.262.2759carlysbistro.com

7 Art Awakenings1014 N. 2nd St.602.340.1675artawakenings.org

8 Revolver Records918 N. 2nd St.602.795.4980revolveraz.com

9 Just Breathe, a wellness sanctuary828 N. 2nd St.602.256.1400justbreathewellness.com

10 FilmBar815 N. 2nd St.the�lmbarphx.com

11 Monorchid Creative Studios214 E. Roosevelt St.602.253.0339monorchid.com

12 Phoenix Center for the Arts1202 N. 3rd St.602.262.4627phoenix.gov/PARKS/phxctr.html

13 Kitchen Sink Studios828 N. 3rd St.602.258.3150kitchensinkstudios.com

14 Roosevelt Tavern816 N. 3rd St602.254.2561

15 Gallery Red812 N. 3rd St.

16 Phoenicia Association821 N. 3rd St.602.441.3385wearephoenicia.com

17 Holgas821 N. 3rd St.602.487.5134

18 Hazel 724 N. 4th St.

19 Bliss/ReBar901 N. 4th St.602.795.1792blissonfourth.com

20 Modi�ed Arts407 E. Roosevelt St.602.462.5516modi�edarts.org

21 eye lounge 419 E. Roosevelt St.602.430.1490eyelounge.com

22 MADE Art Boutique922 N. 5th St.602.256.MADEmadephx.com

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24 Jones Studio916 N. 5th St.

25 The Lost Leaf914 N. 5th St.602.258.0014thelostleaf.org

26 Chaos of the Earth Cafe910 N. 5th St.602.633.3008

27 Spread the Weird Animation Studio906 N. 5th St.602.441.5877spreadtheweird.com

28 Conspire901 N. 5th St.602.228.7373myspace.com/conspirephoenix

29 Galeria de los Muertos905 N. 5th St.galeriadelosmuertos.org

30 Longhouse Studio917 N. 5th St.602.423.8396

31 Think Graphics917 N. 5th St.602.466.7311thinkpro.net

32 Pravus Gallery501 E. Roosevelt St.602.363.2552pravusgallery.com

33 Gallery Celtica509 E. Roosevelt St.602.252.2160galleryceltica.com

34 Hayden Art & Design Studio 509 E. Roosevelt St.602.252.2160

35 Daughters of the Frozen North511 E. Roosevelt St.602.252.4762

36 Five15 arts515 E. Roosevelt St.602.256.0150515arts.com

37 Regular Gallery918 N. 6th St./Alley

38 Butter Toast Boutique908 N. 6th St.602.258.3458buttertoastboutique.com

39 The Roose Parlour & Spa906 N. 6th St.602.274.6942theroose.com

40 Grow-Op Boutique902 N. 6th St.

41 Perihelion Arts610 E. Roosevelt St.602.334.6299perihelionarts.com

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The Bikini Lounge1502 W Grand Ave602-252-0472Facebook > The Bikini Lounge Phoenix

Sweets & Beats1504 W Grand Ave480-650-8052sweetsandbeatsphoenix.com

The Trunk Space1506 W Grand Ave602-256-6006thetrunkspace.com

2 Valley Pizza Downtown1348 W Roosevelt St602-513-1248valleypizzadowntown.com

3 Bragg's Pie Factory1301 W Grand AveFacebook > Bragg's Pie Factory

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Sticker Club Girl623-221-6729stickerclubgirl.com

Barry Sparkman Studio786-543-2207barrysparkman.com

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Studio 8602-252-0864studio8phx.com

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Wicked Wear602-522-0625thepaisley.com

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Phoenix Fall Space602-525-0643phoenixfallspace.com

Deus Ex Machina Gallery602-487-0669sites.google.com/site/improbableart

Palm Reader PotteryPalmReaderPottery.yolasite.com

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8 Studio of Lara Plecas & Sergio Aguirre1020 W Grand Ave602-367-4019larakupcikevicius.blogspot.com

9 Gallery Marsiglia1018 W Grand Ave602-573-3933gallerymarsiglia.com

10 Jordre Studio1007 W Grand Ave602-254-6303jordre.com

11 Tilt Gallery919 W Filmore602-716-5667tiltgallery.com

1 First Studio631 N. 1st Ave. #101602.957.7760�rststudio.net

2 Artlink A.E. England Gallery424 N. Central Ave.aeenglandgallery.com

3 Hotel San Carlos/Ghost Lounge202 N. Central Ave.602.253.4121hotelsancarlos.com

4 Downtown Phoenix Ambassadors101 N. 1st Ave., #190602.495.1500downtownphoenix.com

5 Wells Fargo History Museum145 W. Adams602.378.1578wellsfargohistory.com/museums

6 Anderson Studio805 W. Madison602.369.7798michaelandersonsculpture.net

7 Hanny's40 N. 1st St.602.252.2285hannys.net Downtown

8 Herberger Theater Center222 E. Monroe St.602.254.7399herbergertheater.org

9 Galeria 147 - AZ Latino Arts & Cultural Ctr147 E. Adams St.602.254.9817alacaz.org

10 Artlink Heritage Square Gallery115 N. 6th St.602.264.8232artlinkhsgallery.com

11 First Fridays at Heritage Square115 N. 6th St.602.264.8232�nheritagesquare.com

12 Rossen House Museum113 N. 6th St.602.261.8063rossonhousemuseum.org

13 Pizzeria Bianco623 E. Adams St.602.258.8300pizzeriabianco.com

14 Nobuo at Teeter House622 E. Adams St.602.254.0600nobuofukuda.com

15 CityScape1 East Washington St.602.772.3900cityscapephoenix.com

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zone,” an area marred by blight, crime and hopelessness. Across the street from the Pioneer & Military Memorial Park on 13th Avenue and Madison Street, just blocks from the Capitol lawn, the original Tent City formed as a shantytown. From the windows of the Executive Tower the Legislature stared down Washington Street toward the Phoenix City Council, each group asking, “What do we do?”

In 1984, CASS opened as an emergency shelter in an empty office building owned by the county without air conditioning that Holleran says was not fit for human living, yet it was a necessary response to an urgent need.

Shelters are not long-term solutions, and a new approach was necessary to address the homeless population. By the mid-’90s the idea for a campus was being discussed and a coalition of government, private sector and nonprofits formed to begin developing a visionary campus that could provide the tools to help people end their homelessness.

Today, CASS has evolved from merely an emergency shelter to an integral part of the 13-acre Human Services Campus, now located at the site of the original tent city.

The campus opened in 2005 and is a collaboration of faith-based, nonprofit, government, private and community organizations that came together and formed what is considered to be a national model for aiding homelessness. Nearly 1,300 individuals come to the campus daily to access human services.

Many seek assistance from various nonprofits housed in the Lodestar Day Resource Center (LDRC) located in the middle of campus. The LDRC also houses a library, a post office (the only post office in the country located in a homeless shelter), a café and a variety of classes for life-training skills and enrichment. With so many services in one location, the LDRC feels like a university student union.

On the east side of the Human Services Campus, St. Vincent de Paul and André House provide meals to individuals seeking assistance from the various nonprofits on campus. On the west side, CASS Dental Clinic provides dental care and restorative treatment. CASS Dental runs the largest volunteer base of dentists and hygienists in the nation. Dr. Kris Volcheck, founder of CASS Dental, received the 2010 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leaders Award for transforming health and healthcare in vulnerable communities. Artwork created by homeless individuals in the campus’ Rhythm of Life arts program hangs on the walls of the office.

Next door, Maricopa County Health Care for the Homeless provides primary healthcare, mental health services and substance abuse services. Northwest Organization for Voluntary Alternatives offers shelter and case management services for severely mentally ill homeless individuals.

Before the campus was built, these agencies operated independently with little interaction. By relocating to a single campus, each organization was able to collaborate and deliver services in a more effective method.

In 1997, CASS formed an affiliated nonprofit called Arizona Housing, Inc., which developed the 60-unit Steel Commons, a former motel on Grand Avenue that provides 24-hour services like case management, life-training skills and counseling. The gated community was the first of its kind in Maricopa County. The average length of stay is four years, when people either get married, get a better job or move into a new home. For some, this remains their permanent home.

In 2010, CASS bought a 72-unit property in Sunnyslope and an 80-unit property near Metrocenter with funds from the Neighborhood Stabilization Program.

“We were able to acquire distressed properties, which will drive up property values and create jobs and create affordable housing,” Holleran says. “This is community development.”

And a smart business model. When other services like police and firefighters are the only means to address the homeless, the community suffers and pays the price for expensive, temporary solutions.

“Taxpayers pay for this one way or another,” Holleran continues. “The reality is I have 1,000 people in this shelter tonight who have nowhere to go.”

At a time in our history when we hear about what cannot be accomplished, the Human Services Campus shows what can be done to tackle a pressing issue that all communities face. The campus is blazing a trail to eradicate homelessness and gives people who have lost everything hope for tomorrow.

Email Seth at [email protected].

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