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Food, Glorious Food! WHEN I FIRST STARTED PLANNING MY MOVE FROM PHILADELPHIA TO THE VALLEY OF THE SUN EIGHT YEARS AGO, ONE OF THE THINGS I THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO HAVE TO GIVE UP WAS GOING TO GREAT RESTAURANTS.
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destinations, and everybody wants good food. From hole-in-the-wall taco joints to five-star fine dining, Arizona has it all — and Gilbert is leading the way. According to OpenTable, there are 160 restaurants in Gilbert — and that number is growing every day. The Heritage District alone features 30 places to dine and drink. We take a look at some of the newest additions to the city’s culinary lineup in “Eat Here Now.” We also introduce you to Gilbert-based Timbo’s Spice, which
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offers an array of creative, handcrafted seasonings, and Casita Coffee, a unique coffee-bar food truck. Both of these businesses were started by entrepreneurial residents during the pandemic. And if you're enjoying fall's cooler evenings, why not crack open a bottle of Scottsdale resident Danica Patrick's new rosé, Danica Rosé. Its crisp, fruity flavor is light and refreshing — perfect for sipping, even when sweater weather rolls around.
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FEATURES 14 Coffee and Cozy for Fall Rooms and brews with the ladies from Casita & Co. Interior Design
16 Luminous Libation Danica Patrick debuts an alluring new bottle for Danica Rosé
20 Spicing Things Up Tim Colby’s artisanal spices add a kick of flavor to any meal
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22 Edible Education Food artist and author Sandra Marshall debuts second book
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NEW CHEF, NEW MENU AT DIERKS BENTLEY’S WHISKEY ROW GILBERT Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row Gilbert announces Dustin Cooke as its new executive chef. Over the past two decades, Cooke has worked in restaurants in San Diego, Phoenix and Scottsdale, holding such titles as executive chef, sous chef and culinary director. His “out-of-the-box” creative twists have even led to him becoming a highly
JONAH LEVIN SIGNS WITH LOCAL TALENT AGENCY
decorated taco festival winner. Cooke’s vision as a chef and culinary director for Riot Hospitality Group, which owns Whiskey Row, as well as Farm
Gilbert resident Jonah Levin has signed with
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creations. He recently introduced an all-star lineup
hiring Dani’s Agency talent shoot throughout the
of seven new menu items at Whiskey Row that will
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FRESH TAKE ON TRADITIONAL CONVENIENCE STORE COMES TO GILBERT One of the Valley’s highest profile new retail concepts, Air Guitar, has broken ground on the northwest corner of Higley and Ray roads, next door to Epicenter at Agritopia. The brainchild of restaurateurs Craig and Kris DeMarco and retail store gurus Eric and Elissa Seitz, Air Guitar will pair healthy grab-and-go items with premium beer, wine, coffee and tea. The 5,000-square-foot convenience store,
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EPICENTER AT AGRITOPIA WELCOMES BUCK & RIDER Epicenter, the high-end mixed-use community and retail destination in the heart of Agritopia, announces the addition of LGO Hospitality’s Buck & Rider as part of its dynamic mix of tenants. Known for its legendary raw bar and attractive happy hour, the restaurant offers the freshest seafood flown in daily, a private
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FOODIE DURING THE HARVEST SEASON, OUR FOODIE COMMUNITY IS RIPE FOR THE PICKING. From family-friendly outings to pumpkin patches and apple orchards, to adults-only wine tastings and seasonal dinners, our city has plenty to offer during this time of year.
BREWERIES + WINERIES + DISTILLERIES + Garage-East features an extended selection of fine wines from grapes sourced locally from the Sonoita and Wilcox areas. 3000 E. Ray Road, Bldg 7, Gilbert, AZ + Divided Vine Beer & Wine Bar is a friendly neighborhood bar offering a selection of hand pies & other bar fare, served with beer & wine from chalkboard lists in funky surroundings. 861 North Higley Road, Gilbert, AZ + Four Silos Craft Coffee & Beer A family owned favorite place to catch up with neighbors and dig into a selection of healthy food and fantastic brews 143 South Higley Road, Gilbert, AZ + Desert Monks Brewing Co. is a great place to gather where the host is a friend and where everyone feels at home… an “everyman’s brewery” 1094 South Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ + Flying Basset Brewing is an industrial-chic taproom with a dog-friendly patio offering house beers & inventive pub grub. 720 West Ray Road, Gilbert, AZ 12
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SEASONAL COMFORT FOODS + Jillian Fenton, a Gilbert-based food blogger at Simple Sassy Scrumptious really warms up our kitchens with her Espresso Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies. + TC's Grub & Pub serves some of the best comfort food in Metro Phoenix. The Super Bacon Cheeseburger with Tater Tots is a Lifestyle favorite. 25 E. Ray Road, Gilbert, AZ + Pumpkin is a pantry must-have this time of year, and you'll want to keep plenty on hand to use in Agritopia Farm's monthly CSA recipe for Pumpkin Butter. 1541 S. Malabar Lane, Gilbert, AZ + What's more comforting than a big pot of spaghetti? Local food blogger Amanda Mason, from Recipes worth Repeating, shares this amazing homemade Spaghetti Sauce recipe that you'll want to pass on for generations.
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+ Locally sourced delicate extra-virgin olive oil from Queen Creek Olive Mill makes this healthy Grilled Cheese Sammy a go-to for any fall meal. 25062 S. Meridian Road, Queen Creek, AZ
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+ Schnepf Farms' yearly fall festival with a U-pick pumpkin patch, corn maze, pig races, small rides, hayrides, petting zoo, live entertainment, bonfires, chili dinners, and a spooky train ride. 24610 E, Rittenhouse Rd Queen Creek, AZ + Vertuccio Farms Fall Festival, Celebrate cooler days, corn maze, pumpkin patch and so much more. The Valley longest running corn maze. 4011 S. Power Road, Mesa, AZ + Mesa Arts Center’s Dia De Los Muertos Festival Celebrate "Day of the Dead" and Latin American art and culture at this free event at the Mesa Art Center. 1 E. Main St., Mesa, AZ + County Thunder Arizona the premier County Music Event returns this fall to Florence for four days of live music, food, camping and more.
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+ Load up the family, bring your friends and neighbors. come visit The Pumpkin Patch at Mother Nature’s Farm, Lots of fall fun including farm animals and pumpkin patch. 1663 E. Baseline Road, Gilbert, AZ CityLifestyle.com/Gilbert
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ROOMS AND BREWS WITH THE LADIES FROM CASITA & CO. INTERIOR DESIGN
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ARTICLE LAUREN GONZALES PHOTOGRAPHY ZOFIA SELLS PHOTOGRAPHY
IT MAY STILL BE WARM IN THE VALLEY, BUT
mouthwatering coffee and non-coffee beverages. It is
OCTOBER’S ARRIVAL HERALDS FALL AND COOLER
owned by Gilbert couple Ana Herrera-Perez and Saul Perez.
WEATHER. To celebrate the change in seasons, we take
The Perezes always dreamed of starting a coffee busi-
a look at one of our recently completed projects and
ness. During the pandemic, while working full-time and
share how we brought the feeling of fall into the space
parenting their two young sons, Adriel and Mateo, they
through intentional materiality.
turned their dreams into reality and opened a coffee house
To begin the transition to a cozy fall interior, we
food truck. Casita Coffee offers a versatile menu of trendy
cranked up the air conditioning and imagined ourselves
and diverse coffee recipes and beverages that are inspired
in the crisp autumn air. It was nice to return to a client
by modern Latino culture. For fall, try the Iced Pumpkin
space and bring a special touch to their home for the
Pie Latte, Hot Apple Pie Latte, Cold Brew with Pumpkin
new season. We were able to layer onto what already
Cold Foam, or the Iced Pumpkin Horchata Latte. Many
existed in the decor and add to the design.
of their drinks even promote health benefits — while still
Tone-on-tone leather furnishings set the foundation in
tasting delicious. The Watermelon Paleta Lotus drink with a
the living area. Neutral colors for larger items, such as
tamarind chamoy rim is great for energy. The Butterfly Pea
sofas, rugs and tables, allow you to change out acces-
Flower Tea Latte can lower stress. And the Chagaccino, a
sories, keeping things fresh while maintaining your core
mushroom mocha, is filled with antioxidants.
furniture pieces. When selecting furniture, keep in mind the function of the home year-round.
“Every pour is an opportunity to share our creativity, by experimenting with our drink styles to ensure unique expe-
For accents, we brought in a range of textural patterns
riences for our customers,” the Perezes say. “Every drink is
and fabrics with keen attention to keeping the space
crafted with love, and our goal is to always make you feel at
ultra-cozy. We curated pillows, throw blankets and, of
home while sipping on an incredible cup of coffee.”
course, our favorite accessories: coffee and flowers. For the final details, we partnered with Casita Coffee, a tiny java shop on wheels that offers a wide range of
For information about Fringe Floral, which created all of the stunning arrangements in the room, stay tuned for their story in a future issue.
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luminous libation
ARTICLE LYNETTE CARRINGTON PHOTOGRAPHY WILL BUCQUOY
DA N I C A
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DANICA PATRICK DEBUTS AN ALLURING NEW BOTTLE FOR DANICA ROSÉ
DANICA PATRICK HAS BEEN ACTIVELY BUSINESS ENDEAVOR: HER PORTFOLIO OF WINE. The retired race car driver initially fell in love with wine after moving to England at 16 years old to pursue her career. Her interest in the grape increased as she traversed the globe, becoming a formidable force in the sport.
Somnium’s first vintage, 2014, became avail-
“I’ve been drinking wine since I was in England,
able for purchase in 2017. Patrick notes, “There
and I would go and ask for a glass of whatever
weren’t many hiccups along the way, so that’s
their sweetest white wine was,” Patrick says.
just about as fast as you can go from buying a
“Then I came back to the U.S, and I was legal
piece of dirt to selling a bottle of wine.”
here, so it worked out well. I just really enjoy wine.”
As Patrick began contemplating approaching
Patrick’s initial journey toward becoming a
the finish line with her sport in 2017, she already
vintner began with a trip to Napa Valley years
had multiple business options in place. Her final
ago and culminated with her buying a vineyard
races were the Daytona 500 and the Indy 500
in 2009 and starting her own label, Somnium,
in 2018. “At that point in time, I had my clothing
which means “dream” in Latin. Although there
line, and I had my wine,” she remarks. But Patrick
is no winery on Patrick’s property, the wine is
did not retire from racing in order to pursue other
produced at a facility just a few miles away.
projects. “It was more like when I retired, I knew what I was going to do.” A PASSION FOR WINE Patrick’s latest venture, Danica Rosé, grew from her ongoing passion for the libation. Her focus was on producing a traditional rosé from Provence, the oldest wine-producing region in France. Patrick partnered with Les Vins Margnat, a family-owned company with a winemaking tradition dating back more than 200 years, and assembled a team of award-winning vintners. The result is a rosé created in a time-honored Provençal style. Danica Rosé is crisp, light and has a well-balanced acidity that makes it a perfect wine for any time of year. It incorporates flavors of white peach, melon, tart strawberry, hibiscus and lime blossom.
PATR I C K
REVVING THE ENGINE OF HER LATEST
Although Patrick also produces a rosé with her label Somnium, with Danica Rosé, she sought to
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create a wine that spoke to her personally. “Like with racing, people were always kind of curious about me. They would ask, ‘What is it about you?’” she explains. “The only thing I can come up with as to why people are interested is that they can relate to authenticity. Authenticity is something that is important to me.” “To make a rosé that is an authentic rosé from Provence was something that is really exciting for me — and here we are,” Patrick exclaims. From vine to bottle, the wine is produced completely in Provence. Adding to its authenticity is its aesthetic; the bottle showcases Patrick’s influence. The name Danica means “morning star,” and fittingly, the Danica Rosé bottle features a star on its neck, signifying hope, courage, guidance and purity of spirit. Patrick chose to use her own name for the wine in honor of her mother, who graced her with the moniker at birth. The bottle also displays
“I think it’s a perfect summer wine to be shared
an elegant, feminine splash of embossed roses that
among more than a couple of people, so large-scale
seductively hugs its side.
bottles make sense,” she continues. “But it’s not
The launch of Danica Rosé saw a fun promotion.
just me making decisions about Danica Rosé. There
“Everyone who registered [through Omaze] got a
are other people involved, and they have incredible
chance to win a trip to Monaco to see the Monaco
ideas.” One such person is Rick Nechio, who has a
Grand Prix and be on the Danica Rosé yacht,”
history in marketing and has thrown many parties.
Patricks says. “We raised $250,000 for the Folds
“He has lots of great ideas when it comes to what
of Honor Foundation.” Due to the pandemic, the
people want,” Patrick points out.
race was postponed in 2020 and 2021, so Patrick
The race car driver-turned-entrepreneur recently
is looking forward to fulfilling one lucky winner’s
moved to Scottsdale, where she remains focused
dream vacation in 2022.
on her wines and making sure they sell well. “All the
Originally available only in a standard 750-ml
things that I do are rooted in wanting to inspire peo-
bottle, the wine can now be purchased in a new 1.5-
ple,” Patrick says. “The goal with all my companies
liter magnum, designed to be enjoyed by multiple
and ventures always has to do with something that
people. Additionally, the lettering on the larger bot-
can transcend far beyond monetary gain, accolades
tle is fluorescent and glows beautifully in the dark.
or accomplishments. It is more about something
Given its quality and exquisite aesthetic, Danica
that never ends, which is the drive to want to inspire
Rosé lends itself to bottle service at upscale clubs
people.” She also runs an engaging podcast at
or poolside. “This is a pretty good gift to bring to a
danicapatrick.com.
party,” Patrick adds.
Danica Rosé, including the magnum bottle, is available for purchase online. Additionally, the wine will be distributed in the Phoenix area through Glazer’s Distributors. For more information, visit danicarosewine.com.
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ARTICLE REBECCA L. RHOADES
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TIM COLBY’S ARTISANAL SPICES ADD A KICK OF FLAVOR TO ANY MEAL
NATIVE ARIZONAN TIM COLBY HAS A PASSION FOR GOOD FOOD. After 16 years in the restaurant industry and four years of farming, the chef decided to share his love of mouthwatering flavors and good-for-you gourmet ingredients by developing his own line of spices. “I knew I could create recipes that aren’t basic,” Colby explains. “My wife, Rebecca, and I make gourmet blends with really high-quality ingredients.” Timbo’s Spice debuted in May 2020. Each artisanal blend is mixed by hand in small batches to ensure consistency. No preservatives, fillers or extracts are used. Sixteen flavors are available, including local favorites Greek Spice; Steak Rub; Coffee Rub, featuring Peixoto coffee beans; and Jamaican Jerk, which incorporates real scotch bonnet peppers. “We offer freshly ground, aromatic, potent spices,” Colby says. “Everyone gets a very fresh product.” You can find Timbo’s Spice at the Gilbert Farmers Market, as well as in boutiques around the Valley. Or, order online at timbospice.com.
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FOOD ARTIST AND AUTHOR SANDRA MARSHALL DEBUTS SECOND BOOK
ARTICLE LYNETTE CARRINGTON PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF SANDRA MARSHALL
Food artist and author Sandra Marshall creates in a way that is deliciously different.
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"I t st arts a conversation. I t hink adul ts will enjoy it as much as children." ARTISTS CREATE THEIR MASTERPIECES BY
with it; and the more I explored fruits and vege-
UTILIZING A VARIETY OF MEDIUMS AND
tables, the more my art kicked in.”
MATERIALS — PAINT, CHALK, CHARCOAL,
Marshall artistic vision was further fueled
FABRIC, PAPER, WOOD, PLASTER AND
when her young son noticed a bunch of vege-
METAL. One local creative puts her own unique
tables on the kitchen counter and declared he
twist on art, and the results are deliciously dif-
wasn’t going to eat any of them because they
ferent. Sandra Marshall creates fun and eclectic
looked disgusting.
sculptures and images using vegetables, fruits and other food items.
“That night, I turned those vegetables into an adorable owl, took a picture of it and wrote a
During the presidential inauguration, a well-
story about it,” Marshall remembers. “I told my
known meme of a freezing and seated Bernie
kids the next night at dinner that we were hav-
Sanders caught Marshall’s attention and she
ing owl soup and showed them the photo — and
created “Ernie in Eggplant, Potato and Kale,” also
they ate every bite of their meal. I knew I was on
known as “Taste the Bern.” It went viral when hor-
to something.” Marshall soon began exploring
ror writer Stephen King and S.E. Hinton, author of
fruits and vegetables in the store as source of
“The Outsiders,” both tweeted out her artwork.
art and grew even more fascinated.
Building on that buzz, Marshall has released
The culinary experimenter has been teaching art
her second book, “The Razzle Berry Wackadoodle
for years and, at one time, had a studio in Ahwatukee.
Garden.” At its core, the exciting volume intro-
She released her first food art book, “One Hot Night
duces plant-based eating to kids through a fun
at the Veggie Bar,” which is geared more toward
story and wildly imaginative food visuals.
adults, in 2016. The following year, she shifted gears
A lifelong artist and painter, the New York native moved to Arizona to attend ASU decades
to devote more time to her own artistic endeavors and, in 2019, began teaching art via Zoom.
ago and never looked back. “I was so tired of
She is excited about her latest literary offering.
being cold, and I needed somewhere warm, and
“As you open the book, all the fruits, vegetables,
now I’m in a good spot,” Marshall says. Her par-
nuts, grains and other plant-based ingredients
ents wouldn’t allow her to get a degree in art, so
used to create the art are listed. But as you go
instead she studied early childhood education. “I
through the story, part of the fun is guessing
knew that I was going to be an artist, but I figured
what I used for the pictures,” she explains. “It
that education would be a well-rounded degree
starts a conversation. I think adults will enjoy it
because if I went into business, who doesn’t like a
as much as children.”
teacher? Plus, I love working with children.”
“It’s been a whirlwind,” Marshall concludes.
The food aspect of her art emerged when
“Schools want to carry this book in their curric-
Marshall’s daughter declared, at 5 years old,
ulum. Parents and grandparents love it. It’s been
that she was never going to eat meat again.
such an amazing experience, and I can’t wait to
Strong-willed, the child implored her mother
take it to the next level.”
and father not to trick her or otherwise try to
Marshall plans to take her food art to schools,
get her to change her mind. “I thought, ‘I really
couple it with painting classes and deliver an over-
have to focus and find out about a plant-based
all message of health and well-being to students
lifestyle for her,’” Marshall recalls. “The more I
throughout the Valley. Visit sandramarshallart.
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com for additional information.
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This esteemed healthy fast-casual dining spot opened its doors on Sept. 28, at 1950 E. Williams Field Road, Ste. 101, with an exclusive preview of the chain’s fall menu. The specialty selections join such fresh staple dishes as Flying Avocado Wrap, Organic Kale Salad, “Forbidden” Rice Bowl and more. Drink selections include the Signature Rose Petal Lemonade, iced tea kombucha on tap, and local beer and wine. iamaflowerchild.com
This modern eatery known for its handcrafted cuisine and cocktails opened its newest location at 1950 E. Williams Field Road, Ste. 102, near SanTan Village, on
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Sep. 22. The menu features a wide array of Italian dishes with a modern take, including Cacio e Pepe Pizza, Glazed Short Rib Cavatelli, Wagyu Skirt Steak Tagliata and more. Specialty cocktails include Ginger Blossom Margarita, White Peach Negroni and Italian Clover. northitalia.com NORTH ITALIA
THE RESTAURANT INDUSTRY WAS PARTICULARLY HARD HIT DURING THE PANDEMIC, WITH MANY FAVORITES ACROSS THE VALLEY SHUTTERING THEIR DOORS FOREVER. But the good news is that Gilbert’s food and beverage scene continues to thrive. The last six months have seen a profusion of new dining and drinking establishments — from local chains to independent eateries. Whether it’s pizza and tacos, a Tucson cult phenomenon, or dessert and beer specialty destinations, there’s something for every taste. While we couldn’t feature all of the new joints, here is a sampling of 10 of the most recent additions to Gilbert’s growing culinary landscape. Bon appetit!
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Iconic Tucson-based fast food chain eegee’s, beloved
THE CASPIAN CUP
for its signature frozen fruit-flavored drinks and ranch
This dessert shop opened in the food court at San
fries, opened its first Valley location in July. Located at
Tan Village Shopping Center at 2268 E. Williams Field
3535 E. Baseline Road, the restaurant features dine-in
Road in August. Shoppers and movie-goers can enjoy
and takeout, drive-thru service and contactless pick-up.
more than a dozen flavors of gourmet shaved ice, as
eegee’s plans to open a second location in Gilbert by
well as handcrafted beverages, nonalcoholic jello
the end of 2021. Hours: Monday-Sunday 9:30 a.m.- 9:00
shots, cereal bars and more. Signature ices include
p.m.; drive-thru closes at 10:00 p.m. eegees.com
Mangonada, Lemonhead, Acai and Creamy Coconut. Hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. thecaspiancup.com
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The newly renamed Buddyz pizzeria opened its first franchise location at 1431 E. Williams Field Road in late July. As always, pizza — thin crust, butter crust and deep dish — dominates the menu, which also includes salads, wings, pasta and an array of starters. The dining room boasts a full bar, community table and 12 TVs. Hours: Monday-Thursday, 3:30-9:30 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 3:3010:30 p.m.; Sunday 12-8 p.m. verochicagopizza.com VERO CHICAGO PIZZA
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This Sonoran-style Mexican restaurant that got its start as a food truck opened its second Valley brickand-mortar location at 835 S. Gilbert Road. Specialties include grilled tacos and quesadillas, as well as homemade salsas. Steak fries, borracho beans, Mexican rice, and refreshing Mexican soda and horchata round out the menu. Hours: Monday 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 480-597-3155
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This family-owned fast-casual Hawaiian-style eat-
The new fast-casual concept opened on July 9 at
ery brought its Aloha spirit to 3135 S. Val Vista Drive
3765 S. Gilbert Road in the Crossroads Towne Center.
in March. Don’t miss the plate lunches that include
It specializes in thin-crust American pizzas as well
steamed rice, macaroni salad and a delicious protein,
as European flatbreads called flammekueche, or
such as Hawaiian BBQ beef or chicken, island white
“flammes,” which traditionally have a tangy white sauce,
fish, kalua pork or grilled Spam. Wash it down with
smoked bacon and onions. Beer, wine and margaritas
juice from a fresh-cracked coconut. Hours: Sunday-
are also available. Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-8
Thursday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 11 a.m.-9:30
p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. frenchiepizza.com
p.m.; drive-thru 11 a.m.-10 p.m. onohawaiianbbq.com
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Coming soon to 1817 Baseline Road, this craft beer bar will feature a selection of more than 30 draft brews from the Pacific Northwest and Arizona. Complementing the drink selection is a menu filled with shareable appetizers and hearty entrees straight from the northwestern coast, including Dungeness crab salad, Tillamook grilled cheese sandwiches, Seattle dogs and Beecher’s mac & cheese. wickedrain.com WICKED RAIN
PICAZZO’S HEALTHY ITALIAN KITCHEN The Arizona-based family-owned and –operated restaurant opened at 884 E. Williams Field Road in May. Picazzo’s offers a fusion approach to modern Italian cuisine that sprinkles the bold flavors of Asian, Mediterranean and Mexican ingredients into its menu of salads, entrees, pasta and pizza. Picazzo’s also offers a wide selection of vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and allergy-friendly items. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday, 12-8 p.m. picazzos.com 28
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Explore the unique flora and fauna of the Gilbert Riparian Preserve with herbalist Candice Cook. On this fun-filled walk, you’ll learn to identify medicinal and edible Sonoran plants that grow in washes and along riverbanks. 2-4 p.m. Registration is $35/ before Oct. 17; $45/starting Oct. 18. desertsageherbs.com
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