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Football fans have plenty of options among area bars

BY JORDAN ROGERS Tribune Staff Writer

The 2022 professional football season is filled with eye-grabbing headlines.

Tom Brady retired, then unretired this offseason and is back for another Super Bowl run with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This season could be the last one for the five-time Super Bowl champion and three-time MVP.

Many stars were traded this offseason and will certainly impact their new teams. And for the first time in recent memory, there isn’t a clear-cut Super Bowl favorite. A third of the league, give or take, has at least an outsider’s shot to win Super Bowl LVII that will be played at State Farm Stadium in Glendale.

All of that to be said, numerous spots around the Valley are ready to host fans of America’s Game to watch the season play out. Depending on who you root for, pay these bars a visit on Sundays to root for your favorite team with like-minded fans.

 CARDINALS

Bambino’s Sports Grill

Bambino’s offers a game day vibe for Cardinals fans with thirteen 60-inch flatscreen televisions. In addition to the interior seating, Bambino’s features a patio seating area with a roll-up garage door. Putting an emphasis on supporting local breweries, the beer menu features craft beers on draft and in a can from Four Peaks Brewery and San Tan Brewery.

Info: 3860 W. Happy Valley Road, Glendale, bambinossportsgrill.com

 CHIEFS

Pub Rock Live

Pub Rock Live, which typically welcomes live music, transforms into a massive fanbase for the Chiefs and their fans. Dubbed “Arrowhead West,” Pub Rock brings in food trucks on game day. It also offers discounted beer prices and a The Time Out Sports Bar & Grill at 1762 S. Greenfield Road in Mesa has multiple TVs for football fans. (Facebook)

$6 “Kingdom Shot” whenever the Chiefs score a touchdown.

Info: 8005 E. Roosevelt St., Scottsdale, pubrocklive.com

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Comedian’s new film is a love letter to Arizona

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI

Tribune Staff Writer

Actor Rob Schneider has a love affair with the Valley, where he now resides. Because of this, he’s bringing a taste of Hollywood to the Grand Canyon State.

His forthcoming movie “Daddy Daughter Trip” — which he produced, directed and stars in — will be shown exclusively in Harkins Theatres. Its world premiere is Sept. 27, at Camelview at Fashion Square in Scottsdale, and rolls out in the 15 Harkins Theatres on Sept. 30. Shot in Arizona, the film is a family affair. His wife, Patricia Maya Schneider co-wrote the script, and it stars his daughters, singer-songwriter Elle King and Miranda Scarlett Schneider. “Daddy Comedian Rob Schneider and his daughter Miranda Scarlett Schneider star in his upcoming Daughter Trip” also features the legend- movie, “Daddy Daughter Trip. (Special to the Tribune) ary John Cleese (“A Fish Called Wanda,” “Monty Python’s Flying Circus”) and in- troduces Gavin Guerrero.

“We hope people love it,” he said. “I hope people get the love. My daughter is fantastic. She’s young and she never made a movie before, of course. She just turned 8. It was her idea.”

She took multiple takes well, too, once she understood.

“I had to explain that it’s not that easy. It’s work,” he said.

“It’s fun and it’s exciting and it’s glamorous, with camera and makeup. It’s long hours. It was so hot in the back of the car. We had an old car and it was repainted a beautiful blue. That’s the theme of the movie. The color of the car is the color of the sky that I see in Arizona.”

Rob and Cleese appeared at comedy clubs around town during the filming. The actor, often paired with friend Adam Sandler, said it was an honor to work

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Social Tap Scottsdale

Social Tap Scottsdale is the official home of the local Giants fan club, “Big Blue of Arizona.” When Big Blue of Arizona is in to watch Giants games, Social Tap offers Jell-O shots whenever the team scores a touchdown. In addition, raffles take place throughout the game.

Info: 4312 N. Brown Ave., Scottsdale, socialtapscottsdaleaz.com

 LIONS

Detroit Coney Grill

Detroit Coney Grill pairs comfort food with a great environment with ample televisions and a full bar featuring some of Michigan’s beers. The bar runs a daily special that features two coney dogs, a side order of French fries and a fountain drink for $13.85. On game days, Detroit Coney Grill has beer specials on its rotating Michigan-based beers.

Info: 6953 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale, detroitconeygrill.com

 PACKERS

Casey Jones Grill

Casey Jones Grill opened back in 1993 and has been loyal to the Green Bay Packers from the start. On game days, Casey Jones offers a “Green Bay Burrito,” priced at $13.99.

Info: 2848 E. Bell Road, Phoenix, caseyjonesgrill.com

Clancy’s Pub Pizza & Grill

An official watch site for the Packers, Clancy’s advertises a big screen from ev-

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with Cleese.

“He’s my hero,” he said. “He really is a wonderful man. He has a lot to say, and God bless him. It’s OK to have opinions. He’s to the left of where I am, but we both agree it’s about making the human condition better. He won’t call himself a conservative, but we do bridge the gap. Free speech is everything.

“But ‘Life of Brian’ is the greatest British comedy of all time. I love British humor. Monty Python is the high watermark of comedy in the 20th century. If you think otherwise, you’re not educated about comedy, and you can’t argue it. They changed comedy. Without Monty Python, we wouldn’t have had ‘Saturday ery angle inside the pub. The menu is geared to a more Midwestern vibe with cheese curds and a dish featuring walleye on game days. The pub also runs giveaways at halftime.

Info: 4432 N. Miller Road, Scottsdale, clancyspubscottsdale.com

 PATRIOTS

Bevvy OldTown

Bevvy welcomes Patriots fans to its pubstyle hangout with an expansive drink menu and bar fare-style food.

Info: 4420 N. Saddlebag Trail, Scottsdale, bevvyaz.com

 RAMS

Max’s Sports Bar

Established in 1979, Max’s features more than 100 flat-screen televisions and a recently redeveloped smoking patio. For the Rams, the sports bar houses a massive room decked out in Rams gear and sits 80 people.

Info: 6727 N. 47th Ave., Glendale, americangreyhoundracing.com

 STEELERS

Harold’s Cave Creek Corral

Harold’s Cave Creek Corral is one of the most well-known Steelers bars in the Steeler Nation. Harold’s seats a whopping 600 potential Steelers fans inside, and another 200 in its outside seating.

Harold’s is partnered up with UNIBET, allowing its guests to experience a Vegas-like betting experience where games can be bet on live, or upcoming sporting events and in-game betting can be bet on as well. A specific game-day food and drink menu is available as well.

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A blend of live action and animation, “Daddy Daughter Trip” tells the story of second grader (Miranda) who dreams of a fun-filled spring break vacation her family can’t afford. Against the better judgment of her mom (Jackie Sandler, Adam Sandler’s wife) and with only coins in their pockets, her dreamer father (Rob) decides to take her on a spring break trip anyway.

After a series of misfortunate adventures, their vacation is saved when the duo meets a couple of famous travel bloggers.

“It’s about dreams,” Rob said. “If you don’t have money, it doesn’t mean you can’t figure out how to have a dream. It’s about family and hanging on to your dreams.

“In a way, it’s a universal truth that we’re dealing with in the movie that I’m really,  SEAHAWKS

Wicked Rain

Wicked Rain opened its doors back on March 23, and ever since has been showing love toward its roots in the Pacific Northwest (PNW), and now Arizona. With 40 beers on tap and another 70-plus in bottles and cans, Wicked Rain offers beers from the PNW area, Arizona, Oregon and Idaho.

This Seahawks – and Cardinals – hangout spot features nine televisions and a 100-plus-inch big screen for viewership pleasure. They also do “Blue/Red Fridays” where guests wearing either a Seahawks or Cardinals jersey can receive $1 off their draft beer. For game days, they offer $4 pub beer and $16 pitchers.

Info: 1817 E. Baseline Road, Gilbert, wickedrain.com.

 Just gimme football

No favorite team? No worries. Sports bars abound in the East Valley and here are just a couple where fans of football generally can find like-minded people to enjoy a game on any given day. Here are just a few:

Lucky Lou’s American Grill

With locations at 3245 West Ray Road, Chandler; 1929 N Power Road, Mesa; and 23706 South Power Road in Queen Creek, East Valley fans won’t have to drive too far for good drinks, good food and good games at Lucky Lou’s. luckylousaz.com 1524 E. Williams Field Road and 6348 South Higley Road, Gilbert; and 2028 N Gilbert Road, Mesa –and offers an extensive menu. blue32sportsgrill.com.

Zipps Sports Grill

Zipps is another sports bar with multiple TVs and multiple locations to satisfy any football fan: 4710 E. Warner Road, Ahwatukee; 690 S. Mill Ave. and 1860 E. Warner Road in Tempe; 4060 S. Arizona Ave. in Chandler’s Ocotillo neighborhood; and 211 E. Warner Road, Gilbert. zippssportsgrills.com.

Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers

All Cold Beers and Cheeseburgers have with more than 30 high-definition flat screen TVs, booming sound systems and a mouth-watering menu. Locations include 5005 E. Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee; 1980 W. Germann Road, Chandler; 4604 S. Higley Road, Gilbert; and four Scottsdale locations at 18529 N. Scottsdale Road, 4222 N. Scottsdale Road, E. Shea Blvd. and 10767 N. 116th St.

Time Out Sports Bar and Grill

Located at 1762 S. Greenfield Road, the Time Out Sports Bar and Grill gives pro and college football fans a chance to get an early start on game days by opening at 9 a.m. 

Blue 32 Sports Grill

Blue 32 Sports Grill also has multiple locations – at 4845 S. Arizona Ave, Chandler;

Contact Paul Maryniak at 480-898-5647 or pmaryniak@ timeslocalmedia.com

really happy with. Besides all the jokes and the physical comedy, this is about love and family and that’s something I really wanted to show.” The film is also a love letter to Arizona, where the Schneiders moved two years ago.

“My family, we are California refugees,” he said. “Arizona was nice enough to take us in. This is my thank-you letter to the people in Arizona. We feel very welcome here. I’m grateful.

“It’s my love letter to the state and the people who were unbelievably helpful to get this movie made. I show some pretty cool places here and how beautiful the state is. The differences are incredible between Flagstaff and Sedona. It just goes to show how gorgeous the state is. I love it here.” Now he’s hoping to bring more films here, thanks to the state’s tax incentives.

“I was asked to make this movie in other states for a tax rebate,” he said. “I’m glad we did it here. I think we’re looking to open a studio here, but we need to see how this movie does and how it’s received and then we’ll take it from there. “We want to support other filmmakers. I’ll produce the movies and make a few more. I don’t know how many more I’ll do. I’ll make more films here and have them made here. As a matter of fact, I’m flying to meet some investors to produce more films here.”

ACROSS

1 Listening device 4 Iota 7 Bright star 11 Shapeless mass 13 Get older 14 Eden evictee 15 U2 lead singer 16 Sailor 17 Air outlet 18 Attempts 20 Judicial garb 22 Gaiety 24 “Weeping” tree 28 Macaroon ingredient 32 Wilderness Road pioneer 33 Unoriginal one 34 Actress Arthur 36 Hindu royal 37 Gold-loving king 39 Country named for an imaginary line 41 Eye, slangily 43 Tax form ID 44 One of the Fab Four 46 Cairo’s nation 50 Hoosegow 53 Perched 55 Slithery 56 Shrek, for one 57 Part of TNT 58 Dance move 59 Pitch 60 Chatter 61 Wedding words

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1 Recedes 2 Oodles 3 Novelist Jaffe 4 Purse 5 Composer Stravinsky 6 Former quarterback Tim 7 Easy-to-peel citrus fruits 8 Poetic tribute 9 Moving day rental 10 Invoice fig. 12 Partake in a Halloween game 19 Day light? 21 Clothing protector 23 Gist 25 Burden 26 — account (never) 27 Dam 28 Bivouac 29 Mayberry moppet 30 Give up 31 Golf prop 35 Rm. coolers 38 Salty expanse 40 Exploit 42 Out of practice 45 Zhivago’s love 47 Bigfoot’s cousin 48 Begged 49 Printing error 50 Scribble (down) 51 Past 52 Apr. check casher 54 Gratuity

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With JAN D’ATRI

GetOut Contributor

Tangy lemon bars offer a fitting farewell to summer 2022

If you didn’t get your fill of lemonade, lemon cake or lemon anything this summer, this is your chance to indulge in citrusy, bright and tangy lemon bars.

It’s the perfect way to say goodbye to summer. Although lemon loaf, lemon curd, lemon cakes, pies and cookies have been around for centuries, the lemon bar or lemon square is apparently a relatively new creation.

In fact, the website joepastry. com, credits the R&D department at Betty Crocker Inc. with dreaming up the very first lemon bar and printing the first known recipe in 1963.

In 1993, Betty Crocker added the lemon bar to its Supreme Dessert Bar line of baking mixes, but nothing compares to making lemon bars from scratch. A four ingredient crust and a few more ingredients to make a filling and you’ve got a fantastic dessert that is delicious chilled or room temperature and travels well for any picnic or pool party!

Where did I get the recipe? I adapted it from my 1992 Betty Crocker’s Ultimate Cookie Book, of course! 

Ingredients: For the shortbread crust:

1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened (12 tablespoons or 1 1/2 sticks) 1/2 cup white sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9 x 13 inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly spray the pan with cooking spray. With an electric mixer (using paddle attachment if available) cream together butter and sugar. Add flour and salt, mixing just until dough comes together.

Press into the bottom of pan making sure to pat evenly on the bottom and about 1/2 inch up the sides of the pan. Refrigerate dough for about 15 minutes.

Place pan on middle rack in oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Let cool while making the filling. Whisk or blend together eggs, sugar, flour, lemon juice, lemon zest, milk and salt. Pour into baked crust. Reduce oven to 325 and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until filling feels slightly firm to the touch.

Cool to room temperature. (Bars will firm as they cool.) Sprinkle with powdered sugar, slice into square and garnish with lemon slices if desired. Serve room temperature or chilled. Makes about 20 small squares.

For the filling:

4 large eggs 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2/3 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice (3-4 lemons) 2 teaspoons lemon zest 1/3 cup milk 1/8 teaspoon salt Powdered sugar and lemon slices for garnish