Where to Eat
Where to Eat
Chompie’s celebrates St. Patrick’s Day—New York style
Chompie’s, Arizona’s New York deli, is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day on Thursday, March 17, with an all-you-can-eat corned beef and cabbage dinner for $21.99. The New York-style deli also tips its hat to the Irish with specialty items like Leprechaun cupcakes, green and white cookies, green beer and even green bagels.
The dinner includes corned beef, cabbage, boiled red potatoes and freshbaked Irish soda bread for $21.99 per person and is for dine-in only. A singleserve option is also available for $18.99 per person and is available for both dinein and take-out.
While a New York deli may not seem a likely place for St. Patrick’s Day, the
traditions of eating corned beef and cabbage are deeply rooted in the East Coast history of Irish immigrants. When Irish immigrants came to the United States, they found their common meal of bacon, pork and potatoes too expensive. Corned beef and cabbage was an inexpensive option and Jewish delis had it in abundance. Chompie’s has continued this dining tradition since it opened in 1979 and St. Patrick’s is one of its busiest dining days.
Chompie’s is located at 3481 W. Frye Rd., Chandler. Call (480) 398-3008 for more information.
Pizzeria launches online ordering
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria launched an easy-to-use, online ordering system for take-out orders on Feb. 29.
Featuring Grimaldi’s full range of award-winning pizza selections, the online ordering system also allows customers the ability to select salads, calzones, drinks and desserts to have ready to pick up when they arrive at the store.
With options to create an account, save information for future use and specify a pickup time, Grimaldi’s online ordering ensures the freshest selections when and where you want them.
Orders are customizable to each guest; select everything on your pizza including how you like it cooked, from no cheese to extra crispy, all at the click of a button. Don’t like tomatoes in your Mediterranean Salad but want to add salami? No problem. The system is designed to be efficient and, above all else, user-friendly.
“The addition of online ordering to our Grimaldi’s stores across the country enhances the key elements that make us one of the fastest-growing pizza brands,” said Joe Ciolli, CEO of Grimaldi’s Pizzeria. “We couldn’t be more excited to launch our online ordering system to accommodate our loyal guests on the go.”
To order your next meal online, visit www.grimaldispizzeria.com/locations and select Online Ordering next to the location of your choice.
BRIO Tuscan Grille sponsors Ostrich Festival VIP lounge
BRIO Tuscan Grille is the official restaurant sponsor of the VIP lounge for the 28th annual Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival at Tumbleweed Park Friday, March 11, through Sunday, March 13.
BRIO Tuscan Grille will be on site at the Ostrich Festival all three days catering the VIP festival lounge. The VIP experience is an exclusive tented lounge with a preferred view of the main stage entertainment. Attendees will enjoy a spacious area with delicious, freshly prepared Italian food prepared by BRIO Tuscan Grille.
“The Ostrich Festival is a great local tradition,” said Andrew Shimabukuro, BRIO
WHERE KIDS EAT FREE
Apple Dumpling Café
3076 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Suite 101, Gilbert (480) 279-3879, www.appledumplingcafe. com. Mondays are family value night, when kids eat free with each adult meal purchase of $6.95 or more. Ice cream happy hour is 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, when kids buy one ice cream or dessert and get one free.
Chompie’s
3481 W. Frye Rd., Chandler (480) 398-3008
www.chompies.com
Children 10 and younger receive one free item from the kids’ meal menu with an adult meal purchase of $8 or more on Tuesdays. Dine-in only.
Copper Still Moonshine Grill
2531 S. Gilbert Rd., Suite 101, Gilbert (480) 656-1476
www.CopperStillMoonshineGrill.com
Kids ages 10 and younger eat for free on Tuesdays with the purchase of an adult meal.
El Palacio Restaurant & Cantina 2950 E. Germann Rd., Chandler (480) 802-5770
www.epfamilyrestaurants.com
Kids 12 and younger eat free when adult meals are purchased on Wednesdays.
Floridino’s Pizza & Pasta 590 N. Alma School Rd., Suite 35, Chandler (480) 812-8433, www.floridinos.net
Kids eat free from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesdays. Receive one free kids’ meal per $8 adult purchase when customers dine in only.
The Hungry Monk Andersen Fiesta Shopping Center, 1760 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler (480) 963-8000
www.hungrymonkaz.com
Kids eat free on Mondays with every purchase of an adult entrée.
NYPD Pizza
2580 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler (480) 722-0898
www.aznypdpizza.com
Kids eat free on Wednesday and Sunday after 4 p.m. with the purchase of a small or medium pizza. Dine in only.
Pittsburgh Willy’s
48 S. San Marcos Pl., Chandler (480) 821-3197
Every day, except Sunday breakfast, one child aged 10 and younger eats free with each paying adult, while additional kids eat for 50 percent off, when they order from the Wee Willy menu only.
Planet Sub
1920 W. Germann Rd., Chandler (480) 245-6503
www.planetsub.com
Kids eat free with a paying adult on Mondays.
WHERE KIDS EAT FREE
Tuscan Grille general manager. “My family and I have been going to the festival for years and have always had a blast. BRIO Tuscan Grille is excited to partner with the festival and to add to the new VIP experience.”
VIP tickets are available for purchase on www.ostrichfestival.com and at Fry’s Food and Drug store locations for $140. The package includes access into the VIP tent, a meal, three drink tickets, snacks and one unlimited all day ride wristband. For information on purchasing tickets and a schedule of events and attractions, visit www.ostrichfestival.com.
Social Box
1371 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler (480) 899-6735
www.socialboxeateries.com
Kids 12 and younger eat free from the kids’ menu with the purchase of an adult entrée on Mondays.
Sidelines Grill
2980 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler (480) 792-6965
www.sidelinesaz.com
Kids eat free from the kids’ menu after 4 p.m. Thursdays with the purchase of an adult entrée. Dine in only.
Whiskey Rose Bar and Grill
135 W. Ocotillo Rd., Chandler (480) 895-7673
Kids eat free on Tuesdays and Sundays with the purchase of an adult entrée.
The SanTan Sun News now has a regular “Where kids eat free” section.
Restaurant owners, please email us details such as days of the week kids can eat free at your establishment, and what conditions apply, such as purchase of an adult meal, certain hours, etc. Include your restaurant name, address, phone and website and a contact name for verification.
Readers, if you know of a location that has a kids-eatfree program, email us with the restaurant name, a phone and / or email for confirmation and details.
Email information to KidsEatFree@santansun.com
