May 8, 2022 - Gabriella's Contemporary American Cuisine - Scottsdale, Arizona

 Happy Mother's Day

We sat out on the patio of this lovely restaurant and celebrated Mother'Day...Jack, Judy, Jonah, Jody and I.  Joshua and Judson were traveling home from Gonzaga University.

We started with Stuffed Tater Tots with chili aioli  and siracha ketchup.  Jody order a mimosa and the rest of us just drank water.

 I ordered the French Onion Soup and the House Ground Chuck and Brisket Burger – with onion jam, bacon, smoked gouda…and it was served with great fries.  The best burger I have had in ages…and I could bite into it.

 

French Onion Soup

House Ground Chuck and Brisket Burger

Jack and Judy shared French Onion Soup and Fish and Chips – beer battered cod, caper remoulade, red cabbage slaw.  Their entrée looked delicious.  Judy said that it was good.

 

Jody ordered the Steak Salad with romaine, baby greens, charred corn, cherry tomatoes, crispy onions, avocado, cheese blend and buttermilk dressing.  Jonah ordered the . Ultimate Grilled Cheese with brisket burger patty, mixed cheese, Gabriella’s sauce, caramelized onions and fried egg.  Both were on the Mother’s Day menu.

Gabriella’s Contemporary American Cuisine
10155 E. Via Linda, Unit #131
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
(480) 534-7625
Chief Anthony Barr
Hours:  Wednesday – Sunday 11;00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
         Lunch 11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
         Dinner 4:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

May 3, 2022 - American Way Market - Chandler, Arizona

I visited for lunch with the Unit #351 Bridge Board of Directors.  

I ordered the Smoked Brisket sandwich..and it was good..served with a cole slaw.  It was delicious.   This restaurant is attached to an antique mall.  Great way to go lunch with friends and spend the afternoon going through the antique mall.

American Way Market
1509 N. Arizona Way
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 772-1877
Hours:
            Pastries and Coffee 10:00 a.m.  – 4:00 p.m. Daily
            Lunch 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.  Daily
            Friday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.  Daily
Smokehouse – Bakery – Café
Trip Advisor says #1 of 483 restaurants in Chandler

April 22, 2022 - Monroe's Hot Chicken -Tempe, Arizona

 

I visited with Cindi Walcott .  We each ordered the Fried Chicken Sandwich topped with southern slaw, pickles and kick-it-up sauce on a toasted brioche bun.  We shared an order of fries.  Cindi ordered the mild heat…and I ordered the medium heat…that was plenty hot for me. I loved my sandwich.  I thought the fries were delicious.  Cindi thought the sandwich was just too messy!

Monroe’s Hot Chicken
430 N. Scottsdale Rd., Suite 108
Tempe, Arizona, 85281
(480) 687-0007

Heat Levels
Mild - Just a truth of heat
Medium – warming up now baby!
Hot -  feel the burn
Extra Hot  - burn baby burn!
What Da Cluck! – Call the fire department
Southern – no heat