Chandler, AZ October 2018

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The Food Issue WHERE THE CHEFS EAT

FOOD TRUCK DELIGHTS

GRILLING TIPS FROM A MASTER

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

OCTOBER 2018 PUBLISHER

Joyce Selk | joyce.selk@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

Michelle Glicksman | michelle.glicksman@lifestylepubs.com INTERN

Annemarie O'Donnell

Well, Now I’m Hungry!

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Michelle Guerrero, Staci Hauk, Georgann Yara CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

LOVE TO EAT AND DRINK? Then this issue will whet your appetite!

Asea Tremp

This month we celebrate all things food and drink. To start, we hit the road to check out some of Chandler’s fabulous food trucks (pg. 34). Learn the stories and people behind the ventures, as well as what tasty treats each truck offers. So yummy!

For those of you who love to grill, Oren Molovinsky from Farmboy Market shares his tips on which wood to use for grilling different types of meat (pg. 32). Follow his advice and you’ll have perfectly cooked and perfectly flavorful meat. Trust me, I’ll be giving a copy of that page to my hubby, who loves to grill up a good steak.

His are great, but now they’ll be even better!

And, since the Valley is known for its top-notch and celebrity chefs, we spoke with three of them. They helm restaurants from Chandler to Paradise Valley to Phoenix, and they gave us the scoop on where they choose to eat when they’re not at their own locations (plus what they crave from their own menus, of course!). Read about their picks on page 24.

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To complement all the great food we talk about, we also have some fun cocktail recipes for you to mix up (page 30). More of a wine drinker? You’ll be inspired by the wine cellars in our story on page 18—I know I was. (Confession: I was also wandering around my house after looking at all those photos wondering where I could add one to my home!).

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So here’s to a tasty, filling and craving-busting month. Eat, drink and be merry!

Until next month,

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INSIDE THE ISSUE OCTOBER 2018

FEATURES 24 Culinary Cravings Where Chefs Choose to Chow Down

32 Perfectly Paired The Perfect Wood Pairings for Your Meats

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34 Chandler Food Trucks Serving Big Flavors From Their Small Kitchens

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

12

Around Town

18

Open House

30 Culinary Creations 32 Food & Wine 34 City Scene 38 Lifestyle Calendar 42 Local’s Choice

GOOD TIMES

Chandler Chamber of Commerce's Breakfast With the Governor The Chandler Chamber of Commerce hosted a breakfast with Governor Doug Ducey in August at Soho63. The Governor was greeted by more than 130 attendees representing Chandler’s business community and local government. It was an interactive session with ideas exchanged that indeed gave Governor Ducey a clear picture of the vibrant Chandler business climate.

Barre3 Grand Opening Chandler welcomes barre3, where instructors lead a full body balanced workout combining strength conditioning, cardio and mindfulness. The locale kicked off its grand opening with a celebration attended by the Chandler Chamber, several community partners, and a barre3 member appreciation class. For more information, visit Barre3.com/chandler.

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GUIDE TO THE WORLD’S

GREATEST POLO PARTY

Fashion & Fame

It’s a fashionable crowd to say the last including the firsttime appearance by Ralph Lauren model and the world’s most famous professional player, Nacho Figueras.

Arizona’s Most Beautiful Event

Six matches over two days including Saturday’s matches of AZ Polo Club vs. Italy Polo Team, Palm Beach vs. Santa Ynez Wine Country, Aspen Valley Polo Club vs. Centtrip Wales Polo Team, Polo Azteca vs. Work To Ride. And on Sunday, a Battle Of The Sexes, where an all-male team will take on an all-female team, and then The International featuring the best players from the weekend playing each other for the highest goal match of the event!

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DJ Part Tents & VIP Ones Too!

courtesy of the Scottsdale-based Riot Hospitality Group including Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row, El Hefe and Riot House. There are also a bevy of VIP tents thanks to Barrett-Jackson, Neiman Marcus and Molina Fine Jewelers.

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periods of play creating one of the most unusual, and beautiful, sounds and scenes in the world of polo? The F.A.B Tent featuring fashion, art and beauty? Or a new Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Tent? Or shopping with some amazing new vendors? How about Hall Pass, the country’s most unusual pop-up sports bar? Or the expanded Scottsdale Maserati Sunday Brunch? There’s nothing like your first time at the USA’s most attended polo event. Or experiencing it all over again.

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GOOD TIMES

FitDC Combining the camaraderie of Chandler’s community with the best outdoor space in the City, FitDC brought high energy and heart-pumping fitness fun. FitDC will return to Chandler in January 2019. For additional details visit ChandlerAZ.gov/fitdc.

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CHANDLER DEBUTS THE WAVE, A FREE DOWNTOWN SHUTTLE

American Association for State and Local History

The City of Chandler contracted with Electric Cab

2017 project that explored the history of Japanese

North America to provide free shuttle service using

Internment during World War II at the Gila River

an eCab dubbed the “Wave.” Two electric vehicles,

Internment Camp, located a few miles south of

able to accommodate a driver and five passengers,

Chandler. Now in its 73rd year, this award is the

will pick people up from Chandler’s four downtown

most prestigious recognition for achievement in

parking garages and take them to destinations in

the preservation and interpretation of state and

and around Chandler’s historic square. The Wave

local history. Chandler’s project, “Un-American:

will operate Thurs., Fri. and Sat. from 5-9 p.m. Hail

Engaging Our Community With the Story of

one by calling 602.730.5153. In addition to catching

Japanese Internment,” included a park kiosk,

the Wave from one of the parking garages, patrons

three exhibits, a community-driven art installa-

also can wave it down. For more information, visit

tion, and public presentations. For more informa-

ChandlerAz.gov/downtown.

tion, visit ChandlerAZ.gov/museum.

(AASLH) for its thought-provoking, multi-faceted

NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR GIRLS RULE FOUNDATION Girls Rule Foundation, a nonprofit that empowers today’s girls to be tomorrow’s leaders, has opened nominations for its sixth annual Brilliant, Beautiful and Bold Role Model Awards & Mentoring Program.

With insightful nominations from parents, teachers, coaches and community leaders, Girls Rule Foundation has recognized dozens of Arizona residents between the ages 12 and 18 with the Brilliant, Beautiful and Bold Role Model Awards. Nominations are submitted online and include a short essay about the nominee. The award includes $500 in cash, $400 in prizes, a custom art piece and a one-year mentorship program with professional success mentors Laurie Sliva and Lori Severson. Candidates are accepted until Oct. 15 at BrilliantBeautifulBold.com.

A 350-stall parking garage is now open in

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NEW ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE

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Overstreet, a 77,000-square-foot project that will include a Flix Brewhouse cinema, plus space for restaurants, retail and offices. The Overstreet parking garage is free 24-hours-aday, and the new shuttle service (the Wave) will pick people up from the new garage and three others in the area and take them to destinations in and around the downtown square.

CHANDLER CHAMBER OFFERS CAREER VIDEOS The

Chandler

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of

Commerce now offers “What's Your Job” career videos on its YouTube channel. The videos are for everyone from teens gathering information to help them decide a career path to top professionals looking to make a career change, and are a great way to explore interesting jobs available in Chandler. View employees talking about what education/ training they undertook to obtain their job, what their job entails, and what they like best about their job.

Companies are also encouraged to contact the Chamber if they have an interesting job they can showcase.

View the videos at http://bit.ly/ Whatsyourjob. New videos will be added monthly. For more information, visit ChandlerChamber.com.

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Arizona office in Chandler, Optima Tax Relief is expanding due to significant growth. The company moved into a larger office building at 450 N. 54th St. on Sept. 28. Optima Tax Relief is expanding operations in Chandler due to robust business growth, a business-friendly environment and the ability to attract skilled labor. The company currently has 32 employees in Chandler, with plans to ramp up to approximately 100 employees in the next 12 months. The company,

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CHOMPIE’S RESTAURANTS INTRODUCES ALLERGY SOFTWARE Chompie’s Restaurants recently teamed up with CertiStar™ to offer its customers cutting-edge technology: Software that allows them to identify menu items and remove ingredients that cause them allergic reactions, all with the push of a button. CertiStar is available on a tablet that Chompie’s provides upon request. Once a customer selects their menu items and preferred ingredients, the cooks are made aware and the meal is prepared. “We have a large menu with many different ingredients. Using the CertiStar software allows us to

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the

company's spokes-

person. For more information, visit Chompies.com.

ROGERS CORPORATION EXPANDS ITS CHANDLER FOOTPRINT Rogers Corporation, a global leader in engineered material solutions, is expanding its presence on Chandler’s Price Corridor. The company has purchased real estate, buildings and equipment to support its Advanced Connectivity Solutions (ACS) business

segment.

This

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Rogers’ ACS business is projecting significant growth in key markets that include 5G wireless infrastructure and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems

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CRT

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on public roads, Waymo’s vehicles are continually learning at an exponential pace. Driving 9 million miles would take the average American driver more than 600 years to complete. Waymo reached 8 million miles

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has hundreds of riders using Waymo as part of its early rider program.

Every day, they ride in the cars to get around—any time of day, anywhere they need to go within Waymo’s territory. Many of these rides are fully driverless (meaning no one in the driver’s seat), operating at Level 4 autonomy. For more information, visit Waymo.com.

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FASTMED URGENT CARE LAUNCHES BASELINE CONCUSSION TESTING FastMed now offers baseline concussion testing across all its Phoenixarea clinics. The test checks current cognitive health conditions, especially critical for athletes at risk of head injury, which then establishes a baseline that can be tested against brain functioning after a head injury. According to the CDC, about 15 percent of high school students reported having at least one concussion related to sports or physical activity over a one-year period.

Designed to serve as a “pre-injury” assessment, the computerized test measures visual and verbal memory, reaction time, and processing speed. If a suspected head injury subsequently occurs, a medical professional can then compare the baseline test results to the child’s post-injury condition. The comparison of the two test results will then help direct concussion management, including a determination of whether it’s safe for the child to return to normal play. Baseline concussion tests are offered at FastMed for just $10 in conjunction with any physical. To find a FastMed Urgent Care clinic, visit FastMed.com/concussions.

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OPEN HOUSE

Innovative Wine Cellar Designs Brings Modern Elegance to Any Home ARTICLE STACI HAUK | PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOS PROVIDED

INNOVATIVE WINE CELLAR DESIGNS

“The most popular looks in wine cellars

LIVES UP TO ITS NAME, AS ITS HIGH

out West are sleek enclosures of glass with

STANDARDS FOR QUALITY AND ATTEN-

the racking made of metal, glass, acrylic, alu-

TION TO DETAIL HAVE BEEN UNSUR-

minum and stainless steel cable. The newest

PASSED SINCE 2002.

look is what we refer to as ‘label-forward’

“We were one of the first companies in the

(where the bottles are displayed horizontally

country to move from traditional wood wine

so the label can be easily read rather than

cellars to a more contemporary look, and

the front-to-back storage that was previ-

we continue to develop new products along

ously the only option),” Horowitz says.

those lines,” owner Sandy Horowitz says.

ciently was an issue Horowitz solved with

Sandy tapped into the wine cellar business

the new design elements, and he is currently

in its infancy.

working with manufacturers in Europe in

“I contacted some of the architects, interior designer and custom home builders that

create custom spaces for clients.

Horowitz takes pride in each unique

California Closets. Custom wine cellars were

design and describes the importance of

a new concept, but they were willing to take

convenience and luxury when he designed

a chance with me and we started adding

his own cellar.

designing and building.”

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changing the look of wine cellars to further

I had developed relationships with while at

them into some of the homes that they were

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Finding the perfect bottle easily and effi-

With a background in the closet industry,

“My cellar is built from All Heart Redwood and stores approximately 700

Now more than a trend, wine cellars are

bottles," he says. "It has a hidden door that

adding a touch of sophistication to custom

goes into an office behind the wine cellar.

homes. And while these cellars serve a pur-

The rack on the back right actually has

pose, they have become artistic in nature

hinges that hold the door. Once closed,

as well.

you can’t tell that there is a door there.

Bancroft Wine Cellar

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Harper Wine Cellar

It is designed with diamond cubes above the opening that displays a contemporary piece of art, has a frosted glass countertop with larger diamond bins below, and is finished with frameless glass doors and a black honed slate floor."

Some

other

structural

decisions

include reclaimed wine barrel racking, brick flooring, herringbone wood ceilings and space for wood cases, large-format bottles and wine glasses (as seen in the Bancroft photo). “The Harper has rolled steel on the back wall and the front and sides of the soffit," Horowitz says. "The cellar consists of brushed nickel label-forward racking that holds three bottles deep. The racking below is acrylic panels with stainless steel rods. In the center, there is a cigar humidor with a glass front and top."

The Desert Mountain home cellar has diverse elements, including brushed metal racking with bottles laying horizontally but placed with bottles front to back. This cellar is larger, with an 800-bottle capacity and is the focal point of the home with the opposite side facing the kitchen.

Innovative Wine Cellar Designs has always been a leader in wine cellar concepts and continues to bring elegance and Desert Mountain Wine Cellar

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Say “boo” to hard, sticky, crunchy or chewy candy and snacks such as caramel, gummies, licorice, taffy, bubblegum (even the sugarless kind) and jelly beans.

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C U L I N A RY C R AV I N G S WHERE CHEFS CHOOSE TO CHOW DOWN

THEY SPEND THE MAJORITY OF THEIR WAKING HOURS CRAFTING MOUTHWATERING DISHES THAT ARE SHOWCASED AT SOME OF THE CITY’S MOST POPULAR AND BUZZY RESTAURANTS. A chef’s schedule leaves little time for leisurely anything—let alone dining. So when they get a night off to let someone else do the cooking, the choice is made wisely.

Curious as to what pleases professional palates? Three Valley chefs talk about where they get sustenance when they’re not providing it for us.

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RYAN SWANSON

KAI, SHERATON GRAND AT WILD HORSE PASS When he’s not overseeing the creation and execution of the acclaimed seasonal Native American-inspired fare for which Kai has earned numerous accolades, including AAA Five-Diamond and Forbes Five-Star honors, Ryan Swanson indulges his passion for hiking, golfing, hockey and vinyl records.

He also enjoys when someone else dishes out the good eats.

Swanson’s diverse haunts include restaurants helmed by James Beard Award winners—Nobuo Fukuda’s Nobuo at Teeter House

and

Chris

Bianco’s

Tratto—the

ultra-casual Ted’s Hot Dogs in Tempe, and Welcome Diner in downtown Phoenix, where Swanson goes for the chorizo meatloaf served with a chipotle and white wine cream, pickled vegetables and Brabant potatoes.

But a low-key dinner featuring Mom’s home cooking will always rank as his top go-to favorite. A close second?

“If she is out of town, a glass of wine and some good cheese will hold me over,” says Swanson, who apprenticed under Vincent on Camelback chef and James Beard Award-winner Vincent Guerithault.

Photo by Debby Wolvos

On his own menu, the fly south dish holds a special place in Swanson’s culinary heart.

“Elegance and rustic meet on a dish,”

The fly south at Kai.

he says of the entrée gracefully composed of cocoa and mesquite cured duck breast, burnt orange and Graythorn glazed duck wing, blue corn tamale, dried stone fruit mole and sweet potato.

When dreaming of the perfect meal, Swanson’s hometown of Prescott is the setting. It would commence with seasonal vegetables paired with Malvasia Bianca from Page Spring Cellars, followed by an assortment of brats and grilled meats partnered with Huss Brewing’s lager-like Scottsdale Blonde or Wren House Brewing Company’s Valley Beer.

It continues with a slice of pie from the Rustic Pie Company in Prescott or Rock Springs Café, with a hot cup of Cartel Coffee Lab java.

Photo by Constance Mariena

Oh, and he adds a fourth course: “A walk.”

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The heirloom tomato salad at Hearth '61.

CHARLES WILEY HEARTH ’61, MOUNTAIN SHADOWS His culinary career spans more than 40 years and includes several stints as the executive chef for luxurious resorts around the U.S. and launching lauded eateries such as Elements at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa. So it's easy to assume Charles Wiley’s tastes lean toward haute cuisine that requires exotic ingredients with names that are tricky to pronounce and a lot of tedious fuss to get it on the plate.

However, that assumption would be incorrect. In fact, Wiley, who was named one of "The Ten Best Chefs in America" by Food & Wine (amongst other honors), almost apologizes for possibly disappointing readers in his personal palate preferences.

“I’m a very basic guy. I like very simple food in its purist form,” says Wiley, who oversees all food and beverage operations for Mountain Shadows and Hotel Valley Ho. “I’m afraid I’m not very exciting.”

So what spots hit Wiley’s yearning for simple yet impeccable quality over fancy glitz when he’s got a free night? Wiley is known to haunt FnB in Old Town Scottsdale, where he says Chef/Co-Owner Charleen Badman “is a master at vegetables.” He also frequents Pomo Pizzeria near his Scottsdale home for its dishes crafted with fresh ingredients.

“What I love about Pomo is their so, so simple and beautiful Neapolitan-style pizza,” he says.

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Wiley satisfies his passion for fresh and high-quality seafood at Houston’s, where he can be found having dinner at the bar.

“They’ve got a seared ahi salad that is amazing,” he says of the dish that’s served with

an

almond

vinaigrette,

avocado,

cucumber and mango.

At Hearth ‘61, Wiley is personally partial to the two seafood entrées that showcase Scottsdale’s Chula Seafood’s day-boat scallops and line-caught swordfish, respectively.

The heirloom tomato salad that’s served with burrata, arugula, lemon caper vinaigrette and a pinch of Maldon Sea Salt also Photo courtesy Hearth '61

ranks high.

“It’s so simple and so perfect.”

MountainShadows.com HotelValleyHo.com

JUSTIN BECKETT BECKETT’S TABLE AND SOUTHERN RAIL Nightly, Justin Beckett’s restaurants are packed with patrons drawn to his elevated versions of comfort food that run the gamut from Beckett’s Table’s cast iron chicken and bacon biscuit stuffing to the cornmeal fried okra and iconic fried chicken at Southern Rail.

While they dine while seated on comfortable chairs and at tables, Beckett doesn’t have that luxury.

“I do a lot of grazing while standing,” says the Phoenix restaurateur who garnered a nomination for Food & Wine magazine’s “People’s Best New Chef” award in 2012, and gained national attention with an appearance on the Food Network’s Chopped.

A taco is an easy solution.

“I throw things into a tortilla... shredded beef or just vegetables,” Beckett says, offering a pro tip. “I put a smear of mashed potaPhoto by AZ5C

toes that holds everything together. It gives it a rich, creamy consistency.”

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When Beckett does have time to sit, he hits The Parlor for the calabrian pie topped with spicy Calabrese salumi, burrata and watercress. Pizzeria Bianco and Tratto are also favorites, where he opts for vegetable dishes and the pasta specials.

On his own menus, Beckett has a soft spot for the grilled cheese that flaunts a crunchy exterior that surrenders to a melty gooey fourcheese mélange interior, and the pork osso buco confit that is accompanied by späetzle at Beckett’s Table. At Southern Rail, he’s partial to the fried green tomatoes with pimento cheese and the smoked chicken and andouille gumbo, on which he snacks the most.

“It needs to be consistent, so I try it multiple times a week. It’s quality control, but it’s also so good,” he says.

His advice to Valley diners?

“Don’t just get a salad and commit to one entrée. Get four different appetizers for your entrée. Find your way around the menu. It gives you a chance to get a feel of a restaurant.”

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+ 2 ounces bourbon (Bulleit)

Combine all ingredients in a

+ 1.5 ounces vodka (Tito’s)

Combine all ingredients except for

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shaker tin. Muddle the candy

+ 1.5 ounces Godiva

the graham crackers and marsh-

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mallows in a shaker tin. Add ice

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corns inside the shaker tin, add

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ciently chilled and blended. Crush

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graham crackers in a plastic bag

strainer in an old fashioned glass

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over a large ice cube. Garnish

a martini glass with your crushed

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graham crackers and strain your

of the ice cube and enjoy!

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Perfectly Paired

TRI-TIP/WHOLE CHICKEN (SPLIT) AZ PECAN OR OAK CHUNKS Cook in a smoker for 2.5-3 hours. Cook tri-tip to 135 degrees; chicken to 165 degrees. Charcoal type: Hardwood lump.

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(FarmboyAZ.com). The restaurant specializes

in

smoked/grilled

meats

BEEF BRISKET OR CHUCK ROAST/ PORK SHOULDER FOR PULLED PORK AZ PECAN OR OAK CHUNKS (GET SOME LARGE PIECES) Cook in a smoker for 14-18 hours. Cook to 200 degrees.

and

sandwiches that are made using Arizona ingredients, and Molovinksy recommends purchasing your wood from Phoenix’s Berry Bros. Firewood Co. (Bbfw.com). Here, his take on the right fuel for your meal.

FLANK STEAK/SKIRT STEAK/FLATIRON STEAK/RIBEYE/ NY STRIP/FILET AZ MESQUITE CHUNKS Grill 7-8 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Smoking steaks to 130 degrees prior to grilling will help with tenderness.

Charcoal type: Hardwood and/or Mesquite lump.

SALMON/CHILI PEPPERS/PORK BELLY APPLE OR CHERRY WOOD CHUNKS Smoker time varies based on recipe. Most likely it is 2-3 hours.

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CITY SCENE

CHANDLER FOOD TRUCKS SERVING BIG FLAVORS FROM THEIR SMALL KITCHENS

ARTICLE MICHELLE GUERRERO PHOTOGRAPHY ASEA TREMP THERE ARE COMMON THREADS THAT BIND MANY OF THE CHANDLER FOOD TRUCK BUSINESS OWNERS AND MANAGERS TOGETHER. They have a passion for delicious and often creative food, along with a strong desire to share it. An entrepreneurial spirit is a must. Most have Instagram and Facebook pages and use them as a homing beacon for foodies. Many have a knack for dreaming up creative job titles, perhaps because there is no formal title for a truck driver, chef and server who will ring you up at the counter.

Finally, they have a strong sense of community, among themselves and those they serve. Meet some of the food truck stars spicing up, or sweetening, Chandler festivities.

TRAVELING MONK Traveling Monk is the mobile, younger

a tribute to his past, is the classic Philly cheesesteak. It’s also his personal favorite.

brother of the Chandler brick-and-mortar

“Being born and raised in Philly, I go

restaurant Hungry Monk. The food truck

authentic as I can down to rolls from

began as an opportunity to market the restau-

Philadelphia,” he shares.

rant and generate additional sales outside the

The menu is always changing and

actual location, but more than five years later

the popular dishes tend to change, but their

they are still bringing their grub to the masses.

bacon tacos are one of their bestsellers.

“We do what we call craft beer-inspired

“It is something people always remem-

cuisine, which is our twist on American pub

ber and come back for,” says Goldberg.

cuisine. Comfort food at its best. We try to

“We get customers who know us from the

do as much as we can from scratch,” says

restaurant stopping by, and often those

Gidi Goldberg.

who try the truck then make a visit to our

Goldberg oversees the management and

home base.”

planning of the truck. His official title is Beer

In addition to the menus, Goldberg also

Chef, because it combines his passion for

manages the bookings, which include festi-

food and craft beer.

vals and private events. Traveling Monk does

He spent his childhood around restaurants,

occasionally make public stops, which are

and was always fascinated by their inner work-

announced on Facebook at @monktruck

ings. One of his contributions to the menu, and

and Instagram at @hungrymonkaz.

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Photo courtesy Ginger Monkey

Photo courtesy Ginger Monkey

GINGER MONKEY Jackson Armstrong, the owner of Ginger Monkey, is revving up one of the newest Chandler food trucks on the block. The truck itself was built by a friend of Armstrong’s who served up French fries, but now it’s an extension of Ginger Monkey Tavern, a brickand-mortar restaurant that offers its own unique cuisine.

“I’ve never been in the food truck business,” says Armstrong. “There’s definitely a learning curve. August was our first month.”

In addition to restaurant favorites, new items are served from the truck. Five creative menu concepts were also created for events, festivals and even weddings.

One of the staples served from the truck is the T.V. dinner—but it’s certainly not something you’ll find in the freezer section of a grocery store. Instead, think of a gourmet alternative with a side of nostalgia, modeled after their house recipe. Armstrong is also working on a T.V. tray design that truck foodies can keep or toss.

The truck has a from-scratch-kitchen, and dishes are always made to order.

“Our cooks prep the day of or the day before. It’s the advantage to having a free-standing restaurant,” Armstrong says.

Armstrong looks forward to catering opportunities and hopes to partner with bars that don’t offer food service.

“I had no idea how big a time commitment and how many moving parts go with a food truck. I’ve got such a great team who has been with me since the beginning. We make decisions as a family, and the truck’s profits are to be shared among us,” he says.

Follow the Monkey Tavern truck on Facebook and Instagram at @mobilemonkeyaz.

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OH SO GOOD MINI DONUTS Suki Saysana and Ramon Camacho, the owners of Oh So Good Mini Donuts, opened for business more than three years ago.

They began by serving their tasty treats out of a tent, then worked their way up to a hot pink mobile trailer painted with sprinkles and brightly colored donuts.

“We took a trip to Seattle where we were introduced to these delicious bites of heaven. It was such a cool concept, we just had to share it with everyone,” explains Saysana.

Their mini donuts are made fresh to order, and customers can watch the process.

“It is such a delight to watch their excitement, both children and adults, as the mini donuts drop and move along the conveyor belt,” says Saysana.

The donut menu is ever-changing, guided by the season and sweet inspiration. Their most popular treat is a toss-up between the strawberry cheesecake or That Girl, named after that girl who repeatedly requested the magical concoction of minis coated with cinnamon sugar, powdered sugar and maple icing. It’s now a hit.

Saysana’s favorite is the Tutti Frutti. It’s covered in glaze and topped with Fruity Pebbles. He relives his childhood in every bite.

“We started on this journey by chasing our dreams with no prior experience in business ownership or food. Through hard work and support from our families, we were able to help our business grow. We would like to thank all of our food truck family and especially our customers,” says Saysana.

Saysana and Camacho travel across the Valley to festivals and to cater private

events.

Their

weekly

schedules

are posted on Facebook and Instagram at @ohsogoodminidonuts.

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TACO BOUT IT MORE Taco Bout It More is a family-owned food truck that hit the streets in October of 2016.

Their clever name was inspired after hours of deliberation when somebody said, “Let’s taco bout it tomorrow.” The play on words quickly evolved into the name they have today.

“Being the taco chef for over seven years, I know that there’s more to it than just cooking and making a taco. It’s the love that is put in every taco, in every dish that is made, that makes Taco Bout it More unique,” says David Damore, who also goes by el jefe de tacos.

Taco Bout It More’s salsa is made in-house daily, and their corn tortillas are always fresh.

The tacos come with a choice of marinated carne asada or pollo asada, then topped with fresh cilantro, onions and cotija cheese.

“I love the salsa because it’s full of flavor,” shares Damore. “Every bite of taco is robust and intensely fulfilling—what a taco should be.”

Other fan favorites include their elote (street corn) and nachos topped with creama,

fresh

guacamole

and

cotija

cheese. They’ve shaken things up with their Guatemalan shuco dog, an all-beef dog butterflied with carne asada and cilantro onions. It’s accompanied by either a cream sauce made with a hint of cilantro or a mild sauce made with fresh herbs.

The truck can be found at events and taco festivals, of course. They also cater private parties. During the week they serve lunch and post their stops daily on Facebook and Instagram at @tacoboutitmore. El jefe de tacos also has his fingers crossed that they’ll have their first brick-and-mortar location soon.

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OCTOBER

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

3 FALL FROLIC Tumbleweed Recreation Center

Families can catch the fall-feels at this family night, featuring crafts from pumpkins and scarecrows to apples and leaves. Gather friends and family and revel in cooler weather and fall festivities. ChandlerAZ.gov

5, 6, 7 A TASTE OF GREECE St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church

medically fragile children and families who experience life-limiting or end-oflife journeys. RyanHouse.org

BARKTOBERFEST Gilbert Town Center

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This event celebrates all things dog!

VEGETABLE GARDENING THROUGH THE SEASONS

ditional Greek food and imports, costumed folk dancing, live Greek music, a Kid Fun Zone, and entertainment for the family. Observe the stunning Church transformed into a mini Greek village. ATasteofGreeceAZ.com

6 19TH ANNUAL MARIACHI AND FOLKLORICO FESTIVAL

tertainment, a dog wash, a lure course, agility, dog adoptions, contests, raffles and more are the hallmarks of this event.

Instructor Kirti Mathura, explains how

All funds raised aid in helping Friends for

to work with desert climate challeng-

Life save the lives of homeless dogs and

es to get your garden growing. Dis-

cats in the community. AZFriends.org

cover proper planting strategies, the importance of soil preparation, and how to grow veggies in raised beds.

ChandlerAZ.gov

Veterans Oasis Park

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Gather with family and friends for a

57TH ANNUAL MISS INDIAN ARIZONA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Chandler Center for the Arts

Miss

18 SONORAN SUNSET SERIES

Indian

Arizona

Program

free musical event series on the third Thursday of every month from October through March. Don’t forget to bring a blanket or chairs. Some refreshments

is

are available for purchase or you can

non-profit organization that raises

bring your own. Check out performers

money for scholarships for young

and other details at ChandlerAZ.gov.

American-Indian women. Participants are selected by Arizonans tribes, and every participant receives a scholarship. The winner serves as an ambas-

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sador for all Arizona Tribes for one year,

CHANDLER MAYOR’S DAY OF PLAY

Experience the rich cultural history of

and serves as a role model to Arizona

Tumbleweed Park

Mexico with this colorful festival pre-

Indian youth. MissIndianArizona.com

Life-size board games, giant slides, foam pits, musical entertainment and

sented by CCA and C.A.L.L.E. de Arizona. Observe National Hispanic Heritage Month with acclaimed Mexican singers and bands, while dancers fill the stage with traditional merriments.

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6 14TH ANNUAL RUN FOR RYAN HOUSE

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Shopping, fine arts and crafts, live en-

ASU Chandler Innovation Center

The Fall Greek Festival of Chandler is a weekend celebration filled with tra-

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BY POPULAR DEMAND: PAINTINGS AND SCULPTURE BY ANTHONY BANAYAT

other activities await kids of all ages at Tumbleweed Park on Chandler Mayor’s Day of Play. Families can visit interactive safety information booths with experts in car seat checks, and USA BMX will be on-hand for bike safety. ChandlerAZ.gov

Vision Gallery

Join the gallery for a reception with the artist of By Popular Demand, an exhibit described as larger than life, with

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Mesa Riverview Park

colorful, layered paintings and “wob-

STRUT YOUR MUTT

Runners, walkers, wheelchairs, stroll-

bler” sculptures directly connected

Cesar Chavez Park

ers, dogs, teams and virtual runners will

to American Pop Culture. The exhibit,

Dogs and their owners walk to raise

spend the morning completing a 5K

said to invoke imagination through

money for local homeless dogs and

and 1-mile Family Fun Run. The event

iconic imaging, and on display from

cats. Pets win prizes and participate

helps provide care and programs for

Oct. 4-Nov. 2. VisionGallery.org

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tons of activities. The festival is hosted by Best Friends

Animal Society of Utah, the nation’s largest no-kill sanc-

tuary for over 30 years. Check out the organization’s goal to be no-kill nationwide by 2025. StrutYourMutt.org

25 SURVIVE AND CELEBRATE LUNCHEON DoubleTree by Hilton

Coach Charli Turner Thorne, Arizona State University women’s basketball coach, will be the keynote speaker this Desert Cancer Foundation of Arizona luncheon,

which is emceed by Lin Sue Cooney. Coach Turner Thorne is the winningest coach in ASU women’s basketball history and No. 2 in the Pac-12 in most career

wins (422). She also earned a pair of gold medals with USA Basketball. DesertCancerAZ.org.

26 HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR Dr. A.J. Chandler Park

Families can enjoy trick-or-treating, ghoulish games, a haunted house, arts and crafts and a costume contest at this event. Don’t miss the beloved City all dressed up for Halloween. ChandlerAZ.gov

27 PUMPKIN DUNK Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center

Have you ever seen a floating pumpkin patch? Watch your kids pick the perfect pumpkin right out of the pool at Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center. The Pumpkin Dunk is a fall experience that you’ll never forget. ChandlerAZ.gov

30 CREATING A SUCCESSFUL DIGITAL MARKETING STRATEGY IN 2018 Chandler Innovations

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Lifting the caber.

EMBRACING HIS HERITAGE—AND COMPETING FOR A WORLD TITLE

Andrew from America shaking the hand of Andrew from Switzerland, the reigning world champion.

WHAT STARTED AS A SURPRISE BIRTHDAY

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RECORD-BREAKING, WORLD-CLASS COMPETITION FOR ONE CHANDLER RESIDENT. Andrew McCreery, whose genealogy traces back to one of the original Scottish clans, has always identified with his heritage “and all things Scottish.”

For his 50th birthday, his wife and sisters conspired to surprise him with a family kilt and a registration to compete in the Portland Highland Games, a sporting event of strength and brawn that dates back more than a thousand years.

At the games, competitors throw heavy boulders, hammers, bales of hay, and the infamous caber (a 19-foot wooden pole that weighs more than 100 pounds and which must be tossed endover-end to qualify).

Although being Scottish isn’t a requirement to play, wearing a kilt is. So when McCreery opened his gift that fateful birthday, he was thrilled to finally own his family kilt. He laughed at the idea of wearing it at the next day’s Highland Games, thinking he’d look authentic as a spectator. Behind the scenes though, his new team of gamers was preparing for the newbie to join them in the Master’s Class (men aged 50-55).

Without any training, and nothing but team spirit and blind optimism, McCreery entered the first event of the day, The Portland Stone, where a 97-pound river rock is thrown—and the farthest distance wins. With a little fear and a lot of excitement, he threw that stone shot-put style almost over 14 feet, and broke the Oregon state record that had been in place for 11 years!

McCreery has now spent the last two years competing in games around Arizona and Oregon. In March, at the Phoenix Highland Games, he qualified to compete in the World Master’s Championship.

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