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5 to try: Where to watch NFL games

September 10th, 2009, 6:16 pm by Jess Harter

Blue 32 Sports Grill

The NFL kicks off its 2009 season this weekend. Sure, you can watch the games from the comfort of your living room, but where’s the camaraderie in that — not to mention the number of TVs necessary to follow up to 10 games at once?

Fortunately, the East Valley has no shortage of sports bars, all of which will be packed for the next 18 Sundays. Here are five of my favorites that not only provide prime viewing, but also top-notch food and beverage choices:

Blue 32 Sports Grill: The Valley’s gold standard in sports bar cuisine (pictured above). I love the freshly ground burgers and sliders, the nachos, the Philly cheesesteak, the turkey Rueben made with blue-cheese-and-bacon cole slaw, the tacos al carbon … you get the idea. Twenty-eight TVs show all the action, and you can get a table-top speaker box to tune into your game of choice. 1524 E. Williams Field Road, Gilbert, (480) 963-0032.

McDuffy's GrilleMcDuffy’s Grille: This restaurant’s downtown Tempe predecessor was the Valley’s go-to sports bar for serious fans for more than a decade, and its latest incarnation offers an even better menu. Try the Pecos Mac & Cheese made with four cheeses and roasted green chiles. I’m also a sucker for crinkle-cut fries (pictured at right), which come with any of the nine burgers. There are 20 TVs inside and on an enclosed patio. 980 E. Pecos Road, Chandler, (480) 966-8200.

Buffalo Wings & Rings: What’s not to like about chicken wings that come in nine different sauces, each available in five levels of heat ranging from mild to atomic? A full lineup of domestic beers is complemented by an ever-changing roster of 20 craft beers. Twenty TVs follow all the on-field action. 1760 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler, (480) 963-8000.

R.T. O’Sullivan’s: You’re sure to find your game at this spacious sports bar with more than 80 TVs. The something-for-everyone menu ranges from Irish favorites (corned beef and cabbage, bangers and mash, etc.) to American-style burgers and sandwiches. 1010 W. Southern Ave., Mesa, (480) 844-1290; 6646 Superstition Springs Boulevard, Mesa, (480) 396-9933.

Native New Yorker: A transplanted New York couple introduced Buffalo-style chicken wings at their failing Phoenix pizzeria in 1980, and the rest is Valley restaurant history. Today, besides award-winning wings, an all-encompassing menu includes burgers, sandwiches, pizza and pasta. Don’t miss the roast beef on house-made Kummelweck roll, a Buffalo favorite. 25 Valley locations.

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Get free wings today at Native New Yorker

July 30th, 2009, 11:58 am by Jess Harter

Native New Yorker is celebrating its 30th anniversary today by giving away free chicken wings: Stop in any of its 24 Valley locations to get six free wings with the purchase of any beverage.

The offer is dine-in only — no to-go orders.

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Native New Yorker kicks off wing-eating contest

March 11th, 2009, 1:05 pm by Jess Harter

Battle of the Bone, an annual Buffalo chicken wing eating contest, kicks off at 6:30 tonight at the Native New Yorker in Tempe. Each Wednesday, a contest will be held at one of Native New Yorker’s 23 locations.

The entry fee is $15, and the contests are limited to amateurs only. The weekly winners will compete in the finals in September for a yet-to-be-announced prize. Last year’s grand prize was a Honda Element.

Native New Yorker’s Tempe restaurant is located at 1301 E. Broadway Road.

The next two contests will be held March 18 at the Queen Creek location (23706 S. Power Road) and March 25 at the Gilbert location (110 S. Val Vista). See the full schedule here.

Every Wednesday, Native New Yorker will offer 23-ounce Bud Light drafts for $2.50 at participating restaurants.

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5 to try: Valley-grown restaurant chains

February 19th, 2009, 8:09 pm by Jess Harter

“Chain” is usually a negative word for serious diners. Chain restaurants conjure up images of nameless, faceless corporations in faraway states producing bland food for the masses.

Here in the Valley, though, several popular, locally owned restaurants have grown to more than a half-dozen locations. Here are five favorites that are exceptions to my anti-chain mentality:

Oregano’s Pizza Bistro: Fifteen years after debuting his thin-crust pizzas and huge sandwiches at his first Oregano’s in Scottsdale, Mark Russell now has eight Arizona locations, including five in the East Valley. It’s not unusual to find devoted customers waiting in line during the lunch and dinner hours to get into these fun and casual hangouts.

Ra: Scott Kilpatrick, Rich Howland and Taison Obata opened their first sushi restaurant and bar in Old Town Scottsdale in 1997. One of the first places to combine quality sushi with a high-energy, nightclub-like atmosphere, Ra has grown into a nationwide empire, including five often-packed locations in the East Valley.

Pete’s Fish & Chips: Since 1947, this family-owned chain’s eight Valley locations have offered deep-fried fish and shrimp, served with Pete’s Special Sauce. Non-seafood fans can enjoy greasy-good burgers and corn dogs. Prices are very wallet-friendly: Two pieces of fish and chips are $3.55, while a Double Super Burger is $2.

Native New Yorker: Floyd and Judy Anderson arrived from Buffalo, N.Y., in 1978 and bought a pizzeria. After a difficult first year, they were on the verge of bankruptcy when they tried something new: adding Buffalo wings (pictured) to the menu. Today, Native New Yorker’s 24 Valley locations are known for the best wings in the Valley.

Serrano’s: The Serrano family had been operating clothing stores in Chandler since 1919, but it wasn’t until 1979 that Ernie and Eva Serrano decided to get into the restaurant business. The family now has seven Sonoran-style Mexican restaurants in the southeast Valley, as well as the breakfast eatery Brunchie’s.

Posted in: Ahwatukee • Chandler • Gilbert • Mesa • Phoenix • Scottsdale • Tempe • • • • • • • | 1 Comment »
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