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Valley's First Kneaders Bakery & Cafe Rising Up in Gilbert (Sorry) on Monday

This Monday, Memorial Day, May 27, folks in Gilbert will be waking up to a new bakery in town. See also: - New Breakfast Spot, Snooze AM Eatery, Coming to Central Phoenix - Scottsdale's Pomo Pizzeria Moving to Downtown Phoenix Kneaders Bakery & Cafe, a Utah-based franchise specializing in European ... More >>

Postino Arcadia Now Offering Weekend Brunch

Arcadians looking for a new weekend brunch spot can now add Postino to the list. See also: - Postino Owners to Open Joyride Taco House in Gilbert in June - Mother's Day in Metro Phoenix: 12 Recommendations Based on Time, Budget, and Location The stylish little wine cafe at 3939 East Campbell Aven ... More >>

New Conveyor Belt Sushi Spot Opens in Gilbert

Since Chandler's Sushi Eye in Motion closed last fall, all's been quiet on the kaiten-zushi, or conveyor belt sushi, front -- at least until now. See also: - Postino Owners to Open Joyride Taco House in Gilbert in June - Hot Dogs & Pie: Mamma Toledo's to Open Space Inside New Short Leash Hot Dogs R ... More >>

Gilbert 5-Year-Old Finds Some Guns, Fires One in the Street

As if there was a need for more reasons for Arizona to be stereotyped as a state full of gun nuts, get a load of this one from the town of Gilbert -- a 5-year-old went shooting this weekend.This wasn't a supervised shooting expedition, either. Police say the 5-year-old took a pair of guns while he w ... More >>

Gilbert Man, 74, Tells Burger King Cashier He's Having a Bad Day and Proceeds to Rob Him

A 74-year-old Gilbert man moseyed into a Burger King yesterday afternoon, and told the cashier that he was just having a bad day.That man, James Richard Miletta, then proceeded to pull out a handgun and demand the money from the register, according to Gilbert police.

Healthy Fast Food Drive-Thru Coming to Gilbert Features Salads Created By Executive Chef of Bourbon Steak

Former schoolteacher and healthy eating advocate Roushan Cristofellis is setting out to slim down the fast-food industry -- one drive-thru salad at a time. See also: - Tempe's Sleepy Dog Saloon and Brewery Opening Gilbert Spinoff (With Eats) in February - New Italian Restaurant from Ex-Corporate ... More >>

Now Which Arizona Teen's Post-Shooting Act Is the Worst: Joker, Facebook Threat, or Toy Gun?

Less than one week after a gunman murdered 27 people, including 20 children, in Connecticut, three Arizona teenagers have made some incredibly poor decisions relating to schools.One, in Gilbert, was walking on a high school campus with a "toy rifle," while the another, in Kingman, posted to Facebook ... More >>

Worse Post-Shooting Action by an Arizona Teenager: Facebook Threat, or "Toy Gun"?

On the same day that a gunman murdered 27 people, including 20 children, in Connecticut, two Arizona teenagers made poor decisions.One, in Gilbert, was walking on a high school campus with a "toy rifle," while the other, in Kingman, posted to Facebook that he was "down" to kill a bunch of children a ... More >>

Gilbert High Schooler's "Toy Rifle" Causes Lock-Down Hours After Sandy Hook Massacre

If you had to pick the absolute worst day in American history to bring anything resembling a weapon near a school, that day would have been Friday, December 14, 2012.Hours after 26 people -- including 20 children -- were shot to death at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, a Gi ... More >>

Gilbert Police Raid Medical-Marijuana Club -- in Gilbert, This Time

Gilbert police, under Chief Tim Dorn, have taken an intolerant view of the cannabis clubs that have sprouted up since voters approved medical marijuana two years ago. Gilbert PD carried out the first raid in the state, as far as we know, against a club, busting a small cooperative in Tempe back in ... More >>

Over Easy Adding Two Locations in the Southeast Valley

For those in the Southeast Valley looking to score a.m. eats like cheddar jalapeño biscuits and gravy, caramelized banana and pecan brioche French toast, or battered and fried breakfast sausages on sticks, your mornings just got a little sunnier. See also: Aaron May Dishes On Being a Chef, a Rest ... More >>

Mesa Medical-Marijuana Club Busted by Gilbert PD; Paul Bellesen, Chad Czarnecki and Robert Ryan Face Charges

Valley marijuana patients lost another over-the-counter source for their meds earlier this month when Gilbert police raided Arizona Natural Solutions in Mesa. The cannabis/compassion club at 1055 North Mesa Drive had been operating since at least February, when its principals began its Facebook pag ... More >>

Anthony Crespin Spit in a Cop Car So Much That It Was Out Of Commission for Multiple Days

How much saliva do you have to unleash inside a cop car to make that car unusable for multiple days?That's probably a question for 42-year-old Gilbert resident Anthony Crespin, who did exactly that over the weekend.

Top Five Things to Eat and Drink this Weekend

See also: New Times Calendar of Events Looking for something to put in your mouth this weekend? We've got you covered. Check out what's on our plate. The Oscar Burger @ Liberty Market Better clear your schedule and hightail it out to Gilbert for the very last day of Liberty Market's Burger Daze. ... More >>

Gilbert Police Find Tortoise Walking Down Sidewalk, Discover Multiple People Have Lost Their Tortoises

If your tortoise went missing in Gilbert, you are not alone. Gilbert Police spotted one of these speedy creatures making its way along a sidewalk in the Power Ranch subdivision on Thursday. An officer contacted members of the surrounding neighborhood to find out who had lost the 25-pound African T ... More >>

Union Pacific Train Kills Man in Gilbert; Both Legs Severed

The legs of a 46-year-old man were severed after he was run over by a Union Pacific train in Gilbert early this morning. The man later died.Gilbert police got a call around 3:45 a.m. from the train company that a pedestrian had been hit near Gilbert Road and Park Avenue.A responding officer found th ... More >>

Three Things to Eat, Drink, and Bake this Weekend

Happy weekend and Happy Father's Day to all the dads and dads to be out there. This weekend we've got a tasty burger waiting for us out in Gilbert, an afternoon of craft beer drinkin' to do, and a sinful dish of bacon wrapped treats to make. It's going to be a busy one! Check out what's on our p ... More >>

Karl "Jack" Frost Says Jogger in Bike Lane Shoved Him, and That He's Ex-Cop With CCW Permit and No Felony Record

Karl "Jack" Frost admits he tried to make a citizen's arrest of a man who was jogging in a bike lane, but that Gilbert police got most of the story wrong.Frost, 47, says the main notion he wants to dispel is that he was in illegal possession of a .40-caliber Glock because of a supposed previous felo ... More >>

Karl "Jack" Frost of Chandler, Armed Ex-Felon, Tries to Arrest Chandler Man for Jogging in Bike Lane, Cops Say

Few things tick off Karl "Jack" Frost more than pedestrians in a bike lane, apparently.Frost, a 47-year-old Chandler resident who's previously been convicted of an unspecified felony, tried to make a "citizen's arrest" on a 52-year-old Chandler man who was jogging in a bike lane yesterday, Gilbert p ... More >>

10 Favorite Gelato Spots in Greater Phoenix

The origins of gelato -- Italian ice cream made with less butterfat, a higher density, and served slightly warmer than its American counterpart -- date back to frozen treats made from mountaintop snow and ice in ancient Rome and Egypt. Thankfully, for those of us in search of the frozen sweet trea ... More >>

J.T. Ready Confirmed by Police to Be Among the Five People Dead in Gilbert Massacre, and the Suspected Shooter

Until around 5 a.m. today, news outlets were relying on sources to confirm neo-Nazi J.T. Ready was among the five people dead in yesterday's massacre in Gilbert.Gilbert police have now confirmed Ready is dead, along with four other people, including a baby born last January.If Ready's name doesn't r ... More >>

Gilbert Massacre: Police Continue to Investigate Killing Spree that Claimed Five, Including Toddler

Five people -- two men, two women, and a 2-year-old girl -- were killed in a shooting rampage in a quiet Gilbert neighborhood this afternoon. The shooter has been identified by sources as prominent neo-Nazi, and candidate for Pinal County Sheriff, J.T. Ready. Police had not identified the victims o ... More >>

Gilbert Boy, 10, "Accidentally" Shoots 12-Year-Old Sister With Handgun, Say Cops; Dad is Police Officer

A 10-year-old boy shot his 12-year-old sister with a handgun by accident, Gilbert police say.Their dad is a police officer.The incident happened at about 8:30 this morning, according to a news release just put out by Gilbert police Sergeant William Balafas.Police learned of the shooting after the gi ... More >>

Gilbert Homeowner Watches Snowboard Fly From Car of Suspected Burglars, Follows Them to Park

A Gilbert homeowner followed three burglary suspects in his car to a park yesterday afternoon, watching as they chucked his snowboard from their vehicle's window.The excitement began at about 12:20 p.m. in the 3800 block of East Battale Avenue, when a woman noticed some dudes who had pulled in a red ... More >>

Five Awkward Moments in the Phoenix Food Scene, 2011

  ​Well, folks, 2011 has come and (just about) gone and we're left to chew the fat. It was a year filled with great new restaurants and some fun moments -- and some awkward ones, too. Let's look back on a few high low points in what's now Phoenix food history.     ... More >>

Burned Cross Found on Gilbert Man's Lawn; African-American Victim Threatened in Note

Image: drdawgsblawg.blogspot.comHas the KKK moved into Gilbert? A 43-year-old African-American resident reported finding a charred wooden cross on his front lawn on Christmas Eve.​ An African-American man in Gilbert found on Saturday morning that someone had given him the Christmas Eve gift of ... More >>

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Community Colleges Considering Adding Transgendered to List of Protected Groups

www.photobucket.com​The Maricopa County Community College District board is considering adding transgendered people to its list of groups protected from harassment.Arizona State University and the University of Arizona have included transgendered people in their anti-discrimination policies for ye ... More >>

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Where Am I Eating?

​ Mmmm breakfast. I just love it. This week, I managed to scarf down this entire avocado, bacon, cheddar scramble and potatoes -- all from this Gilbert eatery. But let me tell you about the toast: It was heavenly. One of the best pieces of toast south of the 60. Do you know where I am eat ... More >>

Gilbert Town Offices Switch to Monday-Thursday Hours Next Week

​ A Gilbert town official recently sent us an e-mail with a "signature" at the bottom that read: "Beginning July 11, 2011, Gilbert will offer extended customer service hours for most Town services, of 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday - Thursday..." In government-speak, though, "extended" hours also me ... More >>

Morning Poll: Have Gilbert Police Gone Rogue With Medical Weed Arrests?

Gilbert PDGilbert police Chief Tim Dorn is a law enforcement official who doesn't seem to recognize Arizona's voter-approved medical marijuana law. ​In the past week, Gilbert police -- under the leadership of Chief Tim Dorn -- have raided the home of a qualifying medical marijuana patient, arreste ... More >>

Gilbert Police Raid Tempe Medical Marijuana Shop; Officers Seize Pot, Make No Arrests

Image: Ray SternGarry Ferguson, founder of the Medical Marijuana Advocacy Group, says he'll continue to offer patients a safe place to get their medicine despite a raid by Gilbert police last week on his Tempe business.​Gilbert police made another medical marijuana raid last week -- this one at th ... More >>

Medical Marijuana Patient: Gilbert Police Took Me to Jail

  ​In the latest sign that Gilbert police have gone rogue, a medical marijuana patient tells New Times that he was taken to jail two nights ago for possessing a half-ounce of weed. This is the third case we've heard about in the past week in which Gilbert officers allegedly told patie ... More >>

Where Am I Eating?

​On a rare Saturday night off, we were lucky enough to spend time with our loved ones at this family friendly Gilbert hot spot. We started off with a plate of nachos to share, a few house margaritas, and too many bowls of red and green salsa. By the time this guy came swimming out with our sea ... More >>

"Sixty Dollar Bill Bandit" Sought by Police for String of Bank Robberies

If you've seen this guy -- or a $60 bill -- call the cops.​Valley cop shops are asking the public's help in tracking down the "$60 Bill Bandit," who authorities say is responsible for a string of bank robberies that occurred in the east Valley over the last few months.The nickname is funny for one ... More >>

Burger Daze and Cookie Spoons in Today's Eater's Digest

www.sprinklebakes.com​Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives?Burger TimeSummertime is a time for kite flying, picnics and grilling burgers --- unless you live in Phoenix, where triple digit temperatures keep you locked up in your air conditioned hous ... More >>

Coming Soon to Gilbert: Amarone Ristorante Italiano

​East Valley fans of Italian cuisine are about to get their taste of Amarone Ristorante Italiano, but that doesn't mean that the new Gilbert location will be a clone of its older sibling in North Scottsdale. Set to open this week (perhaps as soon as Friday) at 832 S. Greenfield (southwest co ... More >>

Next Week: Artisan Thursday at Liberty Market

​Liberty Market, in downtown Gilbert, is the kind of place where food lovers find any excuse to stop by, even when they live in other parts of the Valley. A sip of espresso, a bite of pizza, maybe some breakfast -- this is the kind of place you could visit any time of day. Craving a cortadito ... More >>

Gilbert Finally Gets a Food Festival

​With the exception of Joe's Real BBQ and a handful of other homegrown restaurants, Gilbert isn't exactly known as a foodie mecca (unless you're talking Mickie D's as purchased by a minivan-driving mom at a drive-thru). Perhaps that's about to change. Score $2 food and drink samples at ... More >>

Hot Links: Bible Studies, Swarms of Bees, and Mexican Brandy

​Home Bible studies have been banned in Gilbert. An ordinance that forbids Gilbert churches from having potlucks or home Bible studies was enforced on the Oasis of the Truth Church, which received a cease and desist order after holding Bible studies at several different homes. The church has filed ... More >>

Gilbert Man Shoots at His Dog After it Bit His Daughter

www.rofl.com​A Gilbert man faces felony weapons charges after he tried to pop-a-cap in his dog Sunday afternoon, after the animal bit his daughter in the face.What ever happened to a firm smack with a rolled up newspaper?At about 5:45 p.m. on Sunday, the man's 11-year-old daughter was in the backy ... More >>

Hot Links: Legal Immigration, The Grand Canyon, and Kiddy Porn

​A new survey by a Washington-based publisher puts Gilbert and Surprise among the safest cities in the country. The cities were ranked 24 and 27 by CQ Publishers. The group calculated FBI crime rates for 2008 and found both cities to have some of the lowest in the country... The ... More >>

DownUnder Wines & Bistro is Moving

​In their weekly wine newsletter, Roger Carpenter and Phil Roberts announced that they're leaving their current Chandler digs in December and moving their Aussie-themed restaurant, DownUnder Wines & Bistro, to an expanded space in Gilbert (1422 W. Warner, northeast corner at McQueen).

Among the World's Strictest Parents Live in Gilbert; at Least Country Music Television Thinks So

www.newswok.com​ Country Music Television found a Gilbert couple who it thinks could be some of the strictest parents in the world, and they will be featured in an episode of the World's Strictest Parents. James and Janee Gentrup let two monstrous teens named Ronnie and Christiana into ... More >>

Hot Links: Grants, Temples, and Ear-Biting Cabbies

​The federal government has awarded a $54 million grant to Arizona for the expansion and creation of charter schools. The state plans to open up to 92 new campuses...The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints plans to build two temples in the Valley, one in Phoenix and one in Gilbert. The tem ... More >>

Muslim on Wellbutrin, a Former CAIR Spokeswoman, Claims Gilbert PD Racially Profiled Her

Lisa Gopalan heard several stories of alleged racial profiling while working for the Arizona branch of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, and now she's got one about herself. The former office manager and spokesperson for CAIR-AZ was pulled over by Gilbert police and arrested ... More >>

Hot Links: Investigators Search Gilbert Business in Stapley Case; NBA to Assist Valley's Needy; Coconino County to Charge $20 to Fight Speed Camera Ticket

Sheriff's investigators search a Gilbert business for evidence that County Supervisor Don Stapley made an improper deal to create a special tax district for land his buddy owned. At least copper theft will be on the decline: The metal scrap industry expects a miserable year as export demands fr ... More >>

Police: Drug Dealer Sold Heroin to Gilbert Teens as Young as 15

A Gilbert drug dealer admitted to police he sold heroin to kids as young as 15, police say. "He said he believes that someone has to make the money, so it may as well be him," says a news release just put out by Tempe police. The suspect, 21-year-old Christopher Fernandez of Gilbert, (ri ... More >>

Gilbert gal gets cook-off kudos