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We played all sorts of sports in our younger days, but when it came to baseball, strikeout was our middle name. That’s until Daddy took us to Main Street, Mesa just west of Gilbert Road to this batting range where a friendly fellow took us into the slow-pitch baseball cage and taught us to stop […]
In the past few years, the East Valley has become somewhat of a mecca for Asian cuisine. There’s Mekong Plaza in Mesa, a supermarket that contains multiple restaurants, and Chandler has one of the best sushi happy hours in town, including $5 sake bombers. Mom-and-pop shop Hon Machi Sushi & Cocktails’ starters include oyster tempura, […]
If the end came tomorrow, chances are the only people who’d last through the day after would fall into two groups: preppers and members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Fortunately, the keys to post-apocalyptic survival can, for the most part, be found in one convenient location. The Honeyville Farms retail store […]
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At many a food festival, the Hot Bamboo booth has served dumplings, rice bowls, and bao looking like cute characters. Now, the family-run food stand, owned by Jakarta, Indonesia-born Anna Heinbach, has opened a brick-and-mortar setup in Chandler. However, Hot Bamboo still plans to be a heavy hitter in the food festival world.
Around for more than 10 years, Hot Pot Caribbean Cuisine is a small restaurant inside a featureless strip mall in Chandler. But the dishes here are multiple times more eye-catching than the eatery’s exterior. Hot Pot serves a mean Brown stew chicken, plus Goat curry, Oxtails, and deep-fried Escovitch fish.
Focusing on the distinctive food of Hue (pronounced “hweh”), located in the center of Vietnam and the country’s one-time imperial capital, this counter-service stand in the food court of Mekong Plaza, the Asian-themed mall in Mesa, is a rare treat for lovers of Vietnamese food and a one-of-a-kind experience for everyone else. Highly flavorful, ridiculously […]
This is our new place of worship. We go here not to genuflect but to dine on the yummy Pub Garden Salad, a fresh mix of greens with tomato, onion, shredded cheddar and crunchy croutons. Served with our choice of dressing on the side, this is the perfect lunch or accompaniment to the house specialty: […]
It used to be that a roadhouse was a simple oasis of comfort on a long rugged road or trail-a rough-around-the-edges joint that served all of your needs. These great old landmarks are mostly gone, but Iguana Mack’s provides their spirit with a fine selection of cold beer, juicy steaks, and crusty, cut-loose entertainment. A […]
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This uniquely elegant wine bar and restaurant (its name means “wine merchant” in Italian) serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Chef James Bacon prides himself on a talent for pairing food and wine, and it’s evident at this family-owned downtown Mesa staple. Start with the Share Platter, a mélange of roasted vegetables, olives, artichokes, caper berries […]
Reliable Indian fare from a low-key spot that caters to Chandler locals. India Gate’s menu pushes nearly 130 items, including seafood, lamb, vegetarian dishes, and all kinds of fresh bread. If you’re feeling indecisive, just go with one of the dinner sets and the kitchen will take care of you.
India Oven has been serving an extensive menu of Indian specialties for years. The restaurant — which also operates as a banquet hall — offers lunch and dinner buffets, as well as traditional dining. And with more than a dozen vegetarian menu items, there’s likely to be something for everyone. We enjoy the flavorful chicken […]
Inside the Bungalow is the coolest place for strong, tasty coffee in Mesa. The java here is robust and potent, with house blends strong enough to put a spring in one’s step without leaving a bitter taste in the mouth. But Inside the Bungalow’s appeal doesn’t end with the coffee – the building itself is […]
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Phoenix has a lot of transplants from other parts of the country: New England, the South, and especially California. But Arizona seems to draw more Midwesterners than anything else. So it’s no surprise that one Mesa restaurant serves a taste of America’s Heartland. The Iowa Caf
You might think it unlikely to find great barbecue in a citrus grove. But that’s just what Jalapeño Bucks is — one of the best and most underrated haunts for smoked meat in our metro area. It’s a gathering place for pork that collapses with the faintest touch and for peanut-butter brisket in a treed […]