America's carne asada tacos: Finely chopped everything.
By Jay Bennett
My new favorite place to get a cheap, quick, but good lunch is America's Taco Shop, on Seventh Street north of McDowell. The new taquería, which has been open for about a month, joins a pretty amazing stretch along Seventh that includes Lisa G, Coronado Café, La Piccola Cucina, and That's a Wrap! Like those establishments, America's is in a converted old house, so its got lots of charm, especially at night, when the cozy
Looking for a new breakfast option this weekend? A friend just passed along the news that La Piccola Cucina is opening in the a.m. this Saturday and Sunday. Check out the menu:
La Piccola Cucina - Breakfast Menu.doc
It sounds like this is on a trial basis -- they'll keep doing it if the turnout's good. I couldn't get Andy or Debbie Pappas on the horn, though, so we'll see. One of their employees tells me they'll be serving this menu from 6:30 to 10 p.m. this weekend. -- Michele Laud
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Happy New Year, Phoenix. Here's one last look at 2008 with the top five blogs as determined by the sheer number of eyes that read them. Catch the top three slots after the jump.
5 - Liberty Market set to open in Gilbert
The charming stretch of Gilbert Avenue that runs right through the middle of Gilbert is about to get a lot more interesting with the October 14 opening of Liberty Market...full story
4 - New in Central Phoenix: La Piccola Cucina
An new Italian cafe called La Piccola Cucina ju
