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Buy,One entree, Get,One to go for half-price
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lingandlouies.com | (480) 767-5464 9397 East Shea Blvd Scottsdale, AZ 85260
This offer is available for a limited time only!
Offer valid for dine in guests only. Must purchase one regular entrée to receive one half-priced take out entrée. Valid 9/1/20 - 9/30/20
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A Family-Owned Local Restaurant Stays Innovating During the Pandemic
The spring of 2020 was slated to be another are still a bulk of the business. For September, aside strong quarter for Ling and Louie’s Asian from a first-ever BOGO, where a customer guest Bar and Grill. Between spring training fans can enjoy one entrée at the restaurant and take and locals enjoying the great weather dining in another one to-go at half-off, Banquil will also be its patio, owner John Banquil was eager to make launching Ghost Street Asian Taqueria, a pop-up guests’ experiences memorable. restaurant concept selling Asian-inspired tacos Then what was first dismissed as an exaggerated flu soon became the unimaginable; a pandemic that “We’re adjusting to what more and more families just about put every business to a screeching halt. are wanting—delicious, flavorful, hearty meals “Not a single restaurant owner, or any business, for to-go without compromising quality or value. that matter was prepared,” says Banquil. “The most Everything we’re creating we’d proudly serve our stressful thing for me and my wife was knowing we families,” he says. “I’m constantly thinking of how were responsible for the livelihood of our staff and to keep guests happy.” their families.” Soon after the initial state-wide shut down, many his family are committed to supporting other local restaurants had no choice but to close their locally-owned and operated business. He says it’s doors. Banquil was able to stay afloat but had to important for his kids to learn to support those think of ways to keep guests ordering take-out while who support you. providing his staff with adequate income. He hosted a gift card drive where half the face value of the gift “Today, I don’t take a single day in business for cards purchased went straight to an employee relief granted,” he says. “When a family comes in to dine fund. The other half covered the cost of the food and or one of our regular guests orders a meal to-go, labor to prepare it. Banquil then promoted take-out I know they’re a large part of our success and I’m family meal deals, including special feasts to-go for grateful. Not a day goes by that I don’t look for Easter and Mother’s Day. ways to support another local business because it’s Today, the dining room is open but mandated to specifically to take-out and delivery only. Banquil, a Scottsdale resident, says he and really just looking out for one of my neighbors.” only seat at 50 percent capacity. Take-out orders To learn more, visit lingandlouies.com.
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Salad and Go Hosts Fundraiser to Support Two Local Nonprofits
Salad and Go is going above and beyond to support food donations and, since April, have donated more the local community by collecting donations for than 77,000 salads to nonprofits like Waste Not and two local nonprofits, Waste Not and Homeward Homeward Bound who are serving people in need. Bound. Through the end of the month, Salad and Go staff will collect donations through their drive-thrus With the effects of COVID-19 still being felt via and online orders, providing an easy way for their continued job loss, limited access to school resources, guests to make a difference. One hundred percent of and a reduction in unemployment benefits, too many the donations collected will be split evenly between the people have found themselves on tight budgets and two organizations. unable to feed their families. Together, Salad and Go, This isn’t the first time Salad and Go has stepped up to fill this gap. The funds raised through this campaign to help those in need. In response to COVID-19, will provide meals and shelter to neighbors in need. they stepped up to meet the growing demand for Waste Not, and Homeward Bound are working hard “We are thrilled to partner with Homeward Bound and Waste Not. These organizations are working hard to end hunger and homelessness in our community— their work is necessary, compassionate, and truly inspiring. One hundred percent of the donations collected at Salad and Go will help expand their impact and directly support programs making a difference,” says Brandi Hale, head of People and Culture at Salad and Go.
This fundraiser will take place at all Salad and Go locations across the Valley. Go to saladandgo.com for more information.
Arizona Restaurant Week has proven enthusiasts to explore new culinary to be one of the most beloved and opportunities in any way that they feel well-attended culinary events around comfortable dining while also giving the state. While it has been modified to meet restaurants and local chefs the economic new regulations due to COVID-19, Arizona support that they need now more than ever. Restaurant Week: Dine In or Take Out returns for 10 days of culinary exploration During the Fall Arizona Restaurant from Friday, September 18 through Sunday, Week: Dine In or Take Out, participating September 27. restaurants will follow all CDC guidelines “We feel not only gratitude but also great dine-in capacity. Participating restaurants pride in the fact that the local dining around the state will offer culinary adcommunity has showed up again and again venturers dedicated menus that showcase in support of our industry since closures local chefs’ creative talents through inand limited re-opening mandates,” says novative dishes. Arizona Restaurant Association President and CEO Steve Chucri. “We are thrilled to Featuring a unique tasting opportunity see that dining out — whether that means apart from their regular menus, restaurants in-restaurant or getting take-out — is still will offer three-course prix-fixe menus for such an important part of people’s lives.” just $33 or $44 per person. Wine pairings The new Fall Arizona Restaurant Week: establishments for an additional cost. Dine In or Take Out will operate much regarding safety measures and limited to enhance each course are offered at some like the June event, which debuted the Diners can view a complete list of modified format including dine-in, take participating restaurants for Arizona out and liquor to-go options. Restaurant Week: Dine In or Take Out at arizonarestaurantweek.com. The list is Fall Arizona Restaurant Week Dine In updated and restaurants’ menus are added or Take Out is intended to allow food as participants continue to join the lineup.
