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This new mom-and-pop Mesa bakery is a 'love letter' to the community
Against the Grain opened in June inside a small and cozy suite on Main Street in downtown Mesa. From the moment you step through the intricate wrought iron front door, the vibe inside the restaurant is welcoming and homey with a shelf of board games inviting guests to stay a while. Past the smattering of tables, more shelves are filled with a plethora of gluten-free products for sale, from cookies and baking mixes to frozen dinners...
Mesa Memories: Movie houses have long history in Mesa
Sizzling summers have always been the norm in the Valley. With this years’ record 110+ days, there’s been a lot more scorching than a century or more so ago. It has long been a custom to escape the heat by seeking refuge in the cool confines of a darkened audience chamber in a nearby motion picture theater.
Best Scottsdale Hole-in-the-Wall Restaurants in AZ
Best Scottsdale Hole-in-the-Wall Restaurants in AZ. Scottsdale, AZ, is home to a vibrant and diverse food scene, with some of the best Scottsdale Hole-in-the-Wall restaurants offering unique and authentic culinary experiences. In this article, we highlight three standout establishments—George’s Famous Gyros, Old Town Tavern, and Frank & Lupe’s Old Mexico—each known for their exceptional dishes and welcoming atmospheres.
Young Valley angler pulls up rare albino catfish from Chaparral Lake in Scottsdale
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — It was Gabe Drews' second catch of the day from the depths of Chaparral Lake, but a rare catch for anglers in Arizona. The 12-year-old angler catching an albino catfish off a generous fellow angler's gifted bait. "It was catfish guts and blood and mixed with...
"Topgolf of Pickleball' slated to open Tempe location this winter
The "Topgolf of Pickleball" is slated to open in south Tempe later this year, just a few miles from the recently shuttered Picklemall.The big picture: The Electric Pickle — a bar, restaurant and pickleball combo — broke ground more than a year ago, and construction is well underway near IKEA and Main Event at Warner and I-10.Zoom in: The Electric Pickle will have indoor and outdoor dining areas, two bars, a pro shop and nine pickleball courts, the Phoenix Business Journal reported.The concept is partially backed by Eureka! Restaurant Group, which opened its first Arizona restaurant in Tempe's Novus Place earlier this year.What they're saying: "We want to create a fun, high-energy food and beverage experience with this giant entertainment concept," Eureka! founder Paul Frederick told the Business Journal.What we're watching: Electric Pickle's Instagram says it will open this winter, but the opening date has been delayed in the past.When it was first announced in 2021, the developers told the Arizona Republic they were aiming to open in 2022 or 2023, and the signage at the construction site still says "Spring 2024."
Scottsdale happy hour offers $10 Italian classics
SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — Looking for some tasty Italian food at happy hour prices? Look no further than The Italian Daughter!. The restaurant located on Scottsdale and Pinnacle Peak roads and offer up a daily happy hour from 2 to 5 p.m. The menu is super easy as far as prices go; everything is $10!
Local Thai Chili 2 Go to celebrate National Ice Cream Day July 21 with free food giveaway
Thai food and ice cream enthusiasts can win free Thai food for a year in celebration of National Ice Cream Day at one nearby Thai Chili 2 Go. On Sunday, July 21, which is recognized as National Ice Cream Day, guests of Thai Chili 2 Go’s City Gate location in Gilbert, near Queen Creek, will have a chance to win free Thai Chili 2 Go for an entire year.
Salt & Straw ice cream company to open 1st Arizona store in Gilbert
The East Valley will have a new spot to cool off when Portland-based Salt & Straw opens their first stop in Gilbert on Friday. The company has been planning this opening for the last several years. “We draw a big, just group of people from all different walks of lives...
Friend of the Week: Mellow Scotchie is friendly, loves to be brushed
Scotchie is a mellow, young guy that can start out as a bit shy but very friendly, and loves to be pet once he gets comfortable. He also loves to be brushed! Scotchie enjoys the company of mellow roommates, so if you have another kitty in the house a slow introduction would be required.
etta restaurant in Scottsdale to close temporarily after sale
PHOENIX —etta, the Italian-inspired neighborhood restaurant in Scottsdale Quarter, is temporarily closing for renovations beginning Monday. The eatery will reopen under new ownership in September, but still keep the same name. The restaurant near Scottsdale Road and Greenway-Hayden Loop will be open for lunch and dinner each day and...
Scottsdale Arts announces 2024 Canal Convergence details
Canal Convergence, the annual festival produced by Scottsdale Arts, will be held Nov. 8 to 17 at the Scottsdale Waterfront. The free, 10-night event features large-scale public artworks created by artists from around the world alongside live music and dance performances, creative workshops, educational tours and activities, food trucks, a mini film festival and a beer and wine garden.
At the Westin Kierland, you can enjoy a taste of Scotland in Scottsdale
With nearly 150 active whisky distilleries spread across Scotland, a wee dram is never too far out of reach. But for those of us watching this year’s Open Championship action from Royal Troon on the American side of the Atlantic, there’s still a way to have an authentic Scotch-drinking experience.
HD South exhibition of Karen Kuykendall's multifaceted art opening
With items on loan from the Mesa Historical Museum, HD South is presenting a retrospective exhibition honoring the life and work of artist Karen Kuykendall in Gallery 4 from July 19-Sept. 6. An ...
Summer Cocktail Camp Q&A: Daniel Chavez of The Madam
The Madam is a modern speakeasy that allows guests to indulge in Prohibition-era artisanal cocktails. Located in The Scottsdale Resort & Spa, the bar is hidden behind an unassuming wooden bookshelf and encourages guests to return to a time when secrecy met sophistication and drinking was an art form. We sat down with one of The Madam’s mixologists, Daniel Chavez, to discuss what guests can expect from its installment of Summer Cocktail Camp this Sunday, July 21 from 1-3 p.m.
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