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Memorial Day weekend is here, and along with pool days and parties to kick off the start to summer, it’s a time to honor those who have served.
Restaurants throughout the Valley are offering discounts and freebies to active-duty military members and veterans. Some spots are extending their offers to first responders as well. And a few spots around town are opening up their deals to everyone to honor the holiday.
Here’s where to eat and drink around the Valley this Memorial Day weekend.
Chompie’s
Multiple locations
Classic Valley chain, Chompie’s, is honoring service members with a deal and a freebie on Monday. Active duty military personnel and veterans can get 20% off their dine-in order at any of the New York-style deli locations, plus a free slice of chocolate cake with vanilla buttercream at the end of their meal.
Cider Corps
31 S. Robson, #103, Mesa
Mesa’s veteran-owned cidery, Cider Corps, is organizing its annual Memorial Ruck on Monday. Attendees are invited to meet at The Shop Beer Co. in Tempe between 7 and 7:30 a.m.. Los Dos Carnales Taqueria will be on hand slinging tacos. At 8 a.m., the group will head out on foot, stopping at the Veteran Memorial at Tempe Beach Park, winding their way through Tempe Marketplace, Mesa Riverview and back to Cider Corps. In Mesa, Que Chevere will be on hand cooking burgers to pair with beer and cider at the taproom from noon to 2 p.m.
Fire at Will
4912 E. Shea Blvd., #108, Scottsdale
Veteran-owned eatery Fire at Will is extending an offer to all customers on Monday, in honor of the holiday. Customers can snag one of the restaurant’s famous Hush Burgers for half off. The hearty meal, topped with two quarter-pound patties, American cheese, caramelized onions, pickles and burger sauce served on a Noble brioche bun, is just $10 on Monday.
Kona Grill
Kona Grill
21001 N. Tatum Blvd
2224 E. Williams Field Road, #101, Gilbert
At the North Valley’s Desert Ridge Marketplace and San Tan Village in Gilbert, Kona Grill is celebrating Memorial Day from Friday through Monday. Veterans, active-duty service members and first responders can get a free entree when they order a starter. Options include pad Thai, macadamia nut chicken and stir fry.
Queen Creek Olive Mill
25062 S. Meridian Road, Queen Creek
On Monday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Queen Creek Olive Mill will host its annual Grill at the Mill. The festivities include live music, lawn games in the olive grove, tours and plenty of grilled eats. Admission is free. Tour tickets and food can be purchased separately.
Salt & Straw
Multiple locations
For Memorial Day weekend, ice cream shop Salt & Straw is offering a deal on a fun way to bring frozen treats to your backyard barbecue. For $15, customers can snag three Tacolates, a flavor-packed spin on a Choco Taco. The treat includes a hand-pressed waffle cone filled with ancho chile ice cream, dipped in single-origin chocolate and studded with toasted quinoa. The unique ice creams were made in collaboration with Taco Bell, so of course, they come with sauces. Add a drizzle of mango jalapeno or wildberry cinnamon sauce to really trick out the trio of sweet tacos.
STK Steakhouse
STK Steakhouse
3815 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
Swankly Scottsdale steakhouse STK is celebrating for four days this Memorial Day weekend. From Friday through Monday, veterans, active-duty service members and first responders can purchase an appetizer and receive a free entree, with options including steak frites and maple-rubbed salmon.
Tocaya Modern Mexican
Tocaya Modern Mexican
4712 N. Goldwater Blvd., #1210, Scottsdale
Scottsdale Fashion Square eatery Tocaya Modern Mexican is helping customers get in the holiday spirit without breaking the bank this Memorial Day weekend. The restaurant’s regular happy hour has been expanded, allowing customers to make the most of the discounts all day, all weekend. Snack on chips and salsa for $2.50, guac or queso for $3.50 and wash it all down with $6 margaritas and $3 beers.
