Dining

Owners Bob and Robin Trick of the iconic House of Tricks restaurant in Tempe, Arizona, have announced their plans to retire in June 2022. The critically acclaimed restaurant has been a Valley favorite for more than 34 years, earning many awards and generating an enthusiastic following. 

Having a nice, warm summer day outside is great. You should plan a picnic. While preparing for your picnic, there are some basic rules of etiquette that will ensure its success. When planning your picnic, you'll want to think about everything you will need. This includes food and drinks as well as the appropriate picnic supplies to bring with you. You must realize that not all picnic supplies are created equal, so you need to list what you need before you start shopping. Here are some helpful picnic supplies tips:

Albertsons, Costco, Safeway, and Fry's Food Stores are probably great for most of your grocery needs, but what about when you want to shop at a natural grocer? What if you have specific dietary requirements or restrictions that the regular stores can't accommodate? What if your local grocery store doesn't carry the specialized produce you're looking for, the gluten-free pastas, the no-salt-added canned beans, the essential oils, or the additive-free health supplements you prefer? Fortunately, the Phoenix grocery shopper has several options. 

Delivery services are stepping up their game

Purists will find the very concept of prepared meals via a delivery service akin to blasphemy. But we’re not talking about microwave dinners. Meal service delivery providers now offer top-notch cuisine at more than reasonable prices, and the menus just keep getting better.