December 29, 2022 - Angie's Lobster - Mesa, Arizona

 

I visited for the first time with Peg Hartman.  I usually don’t review fast food restaurants…but this one is new in the Valley…and I like lobster…gives a whole new twist to fast food.

You can only go through a drive through…you can only pay with a credit card…and there are no straws for your drink. I went online and read their Mission Statement…very interesting…but truthful.

We both chose #2 on the menu board - Maine Lobster served warm with seasoned lemon butter in a toasted and buttered bun…Angie’s sauce…fries and a drink…we ordered lemonade (your choices are lemonade or sweet tea)….all for $9.99.  If I criticized at all I would say they need a sturdier bun…but I can live with it.  I will return…there are other items I want to try.

 We went back to Peg’s house…and ate dinner and visited. 

Angie’s Lobster
2848 A. Signal Butte Road
Mesa, Arizona 85212
Hours:  Daily 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

December 17, 2022 - Zona Cantina + Cocina - Mesa, Arizona

 

I visited with one of my usher friends, Rhona, when we went to an early dinner before ushing Joy To The World  - a Sacred Christmas By Jenny Oaks Baker and Family Four at the Mesa Arts Center.

Rhona ordered the Grilled Chicken Plate – grilled chicken with sauteed seasonal vegetables served with a side of baby arugula salad, pico de gallo, guacamole, beans, rice and tortilla.

Grilled Chicken Plate

I ordered Asada Tacos  - 3 carne asada street tacos, topped withe pico de gallo, cabbage, sour cream, mild spicy mayo and mild habenero ailoli, served with rice and beans.  I loved mine...the street tacos were stuffed...and had a kick to them...but just as I like 'em.

Asada Tacos

 I loved that they were served on a wooden carving board.  The ambience was wonderful…soft music but one was able to visit quite easily over the music and the sounds of diners.  The serving staff was accommodating and efficient.  They were knowledgeable.  It was a nice comfortable dining experience.  I look forward to returning many times as there are many other items I would like to try on the menu.

 Zona Cantina + Cocina
5609 E. McKellips Rd.  Unit #101
Mesa, Arizona 85215
(480) 912-1853
Hours:  Monday  - Thursday 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
             Friday – Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
            Sunday – 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

December 7, 2022 - Nick's Italian Restaurant - Scottsdale, Arizona

I visited with Jody, Joshua and Jonah Hayes after a Cheyenne Traditional School soccer win v. 
Tonalea 4-0.  It was my very first dinner there.  I ordered the Baked Ziti with Bolognese sauce….perfect…hot…  Joshua ordered the Gnocchi with Bolognese…Jody ordered Linguine Melanzane – sliced eggplant, chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic and olive oil..…….Jonah ordered the 9” pizza – Pepperoni and Sausage.

It was delicious...and I liked the local customer atmosphere in the restaurant!  Our service was excellent.

Nick’s Italian Restaurants
13910 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85260
(480) 314-9445
Hours:  Lunch:   Monday – Friday 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
             Dinner: Sunday – Thursday 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
                          Friday – Saturday 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.