By Monica Jamer
I like to save money, and one of the best ways for us is to eat out less. That's hard to do while traveling, so here our some meal ideas that I used in our hotel room on my latest traveling adventure.
Take Advantage of the Continental Breakfast
Sometimes this means getting up earlier than I would li...
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By Raejean Roberts
Cafe Zupas is coming to Dana Park in Mesa! This is their third location in the valley. I was lucky enough to take my family to a preview night and sample their delicious salads, sandwiches, soups and desserts!
First I tried the Honey Bacon Club Grilled Panini (minus the tomatoes). So good! I took ...
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By Melissa Choate
You can't miss the iconic pink building of the Sugar Bowl in Old Town Scottsdale.
The décor of this old-fashioned ice cream parlor pays homage to cartoonist Bil Keane, who immortalized the Sugar Bowl in his Family Circus comic strips. You can find Keane's artwork on the walls and available for...
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By jackiejames
Landmark:
a structure (as a building) of unusual historical and usually aesthetic interest; especially: one that is officially designated and set aside for preservation. This is the definition of The Landmark Restaurant in Mesa, Arizona. And did I mention that they have amazing food, too?...
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By Raejean Roberts
My daughter came home with a very tasty request recently. She wanted us to go to the newly opened Frost Gelato Shop for a club fundraiser. Due to a trip to Italy as a teenager, I love gelato! It’s been a rare treat since then.
Frost is one of the two local places I know of that serve gelato. Th...
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By Melissa Choate
Arizona Restaurant Week Fall 2012 is a bi-annual event when foodies can enjoy three-course prix fixe dinners for $30 or $40 at some of the finest restaurants. This fall the nine-day culinary experience will be held September 15 – 23.
Go online to choose from over 200 participating restaurants. ...
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By Raejean Roberts
We recently had a girl’s night out at a Mesa institution - Organ Stop Pizza. Before you start thinking Chuck E. Cheese, think again. This is the home of the mighty Wurlitzer that rises out of floor at show time. The outer walls and ceiling accommodate the various pipes, drums and even puppets that...
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By Melissa Choate
Every Christmas my family generously gives me gift cards to local eateries and entertainment spots. I get to spend the month of January enjoying them.
This week my husband and I lunched at The Cheesecake Factory in Kierland Commons. They are located on Scottsdale Road right next to Crate & Barr...
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By April Johnston
During the summer, it’s hard to find activities for families that don't involve a lot of money or are out in the desert heat. Chick-Fil-A has been the best thing to happen to our family. Our son loves their play area and I love the different activities they have during the month. This past F...
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By Raejean Roberts
Even though Valentine’s Day is all about love, I’m not into a big romantic Valentine’s celebration with my husband. I prefer to celebrate our love with a weekly date night or on anniversaries. On Valentine’s Day our family exchanges cards and candy, eats our special Valentines muffins fo...
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