Heart Grab & Dash Contest:<\/strong>\u00a0Approach five (5) different Ambassadors Friday morning\u00a0before 1 p.m. and ask each one for\u00a0his or her\u00a0heart. The first five people to collect five hearts and deliver the lot of them to the Information Center will receive an awe-tacular Valentine’s Day gift bag filled with gift cards and goodies from generous Downtown businesses. We won’t tell you exactly what’s in the gift bags but\u00a0suffice it to say the\u00a0street value\u00a0is well\u00a0over $40. Now go get those hearts!<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 14 Downtown Loves<\/strong><\/p>\n We polled our thousands upon thousands of Facebook and Twitter followers and concocted this essential list of things yo<\/em>u love about Downtown Phoenix.<\/p>\n Phoenix Public Market<\/a>\u00a0– When you care enough to send the best, make sure it’s grown locally.<\/p>\n The Ambassadors<\/a>\u00a0 — Your significant other might leave you, but the Ambassadors never will.<\/p>\n The Herberger Theater<\/a> — Some of you got more specific and referenced the “naked dudes” out front. Go check out “13″ <\/a>playing now and “[title of show]“<\/a> coming soon!<\/p>\n The Phoenix Suns<\/a> — Steve Nash, in particular, got mad love.<\/p>\n Majerle’s<\/a> — You said if you couldn’t\u00a0watch the Suns play at US Airways Center in person, then the next-best option was\u00a0cheering the team\u00a0on from\u00a0Thunder Dan’s joint. Beer might also be involved.<\/p>\n The Light Rail — Can you believe we’ve had light rail for a year? For more light rail love, check out ace\u00a0Light Rail Blogger <\/a>and Downtown Phoenix contributor <\/a>Tony Arranaga.<\/p>\n First Fridays<\/a> — If you ever need a good first date idea, take him or her to First Fridays.<\/p>\n Chase Field<\/a> — Roof open when possible, please.<\/p>\n Coffee — Conspire, Daily Grind, Cartel<\/a>, Lola and Fair Trade <\/a>all received votes.<\/p>\n Matt’s Big Breakfast<\/a> — You\u00a0heart Matt’s pancakes. Proof that good things come to those who wait.<\/p>\n Dodge Theatre<\/a> — Three of you mentioned the recent comedy acts to hit Dodge–Joel McHale<\/a>, Gabriel Iglesias <\/a>and, soon, Chelsea Handler.<\/p>\n The District <\/a>– Their music and drinks tested very high in this market.<\/p>\n![\"candy_hearts\"](\"http:\/\/www.downtownphoenix.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/02\/candy_hearts.jpg\" "\\"candy_hearts\\"")
Festive Friday:<\/strong> From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, the Ambassadors will be stationed outside the Information Center [US Bank Building, 101 N. First Ave., Ste. 190] sharing sweet treats\u00a0courtesy of\u00a0Downtown businesses. You can also pick up coupons for FREE <\/strong>food items from participating restaurants to be used throughout the month. Plus, music by FATIGO!<\/a><\/p>\n