Today I took a break from my busy day to enjoy a latte at a small coffee bar located in the new Phoenix Public Market. Brewed to perfection and topped with a lovely decorative swirl, I instantly knew this was no ordinary caffeinated drink. Click here for more info.

Downtown Phoenix has been under a major renaissance and has at long last begun to live up to its name of mythical origin. The city is rising from the ashes and becoming something beautiful and powerful. I like the symbolism and am captivated with my romanticized version of what the City of Phoenix can become. Click here for more info.

When I was a kid, my brother and I would root through our Halloween candy after a fierce night of trick or treating to identify the best of the stash. In short order we downed our favorite treats and entered…Zombieland... Click here for more info.

Next week will be big for Downtown Phoenix. After years of waiting, downtown has its own brick-and-mortar grocery store. On Tuesday, October 27th, the Phoenix Public Market Urban Grocery and Wine Bar officially opens. Click here for more info.

I rode the light rail on opening day, and fell in love with its sleek, silent glide. Since then, I’ve discovered that it’s the perfect place to add your own soundtrack (just remember to bring your earbuds; I’m pretty certain not everyone likes Megadeth). Click here for more info.

I do not have kids. I am, however, aware that many people in the great Phoenix area DO have kids. All you parents out there, I tip my hat to you. I also bring good news: The Children’s Museum of Phoenix is rad. Click here for more info.

Locally, there appears to be a latent demand for Suns news, as if fans were eagerly awaiting critical news regarding their locker room configurations. Me? I’m more hopeful to catch a glimpse of that spark…that desire to win given the odds… Click here for more info.

In June of 1996, Phoenix waved goodbye as the last train sped away from Union Station downtown. I wonder if we’ll ever see passenger trains there again. I hope so. Click here for more info.

If you like theater as much as I do, we’ve hit the jackpot this month. So, in no particular order, here’s a wish list for theater buffs: Click here for more info.

Phoenix Suns captains Amar'e Stoudemire, Grant Hill, and Steve Nash are showing their confidence in the Mercury’s ability to win Game 5 of the WNBA Finals decision game on Friday, Oct. 9 at 6 p.m. by endorsing free tickets in the upper level. The 7,000 seats are available on a first come, first served basis starting today at the US Airways Center ticket office. Click here for more info.