Monday, February 11, 2008
Dining and Entertainment in Gilbert, AZ *Bring on the Fun!
I work hard and I play hard, I admit it. My husband has to schmooze clients and staff for most of his lunches during the week so by the time we're together on the weekends, the poor guy has to be dragged out to play with me, when he'd probably rather eat a home-cooked meal and watch a game.
Solution: become a real estate agent! Take clients out to eat and it's even tax-deductible! Just kidding. You can read why I do what I do in another post. But I will admit, taking clients to my favorite Gilbert dining places is a huge perk of the job. Not only do I get a great meal but I get to experience it for the first time through their eyes.
So here's a list of my favorite places to go, with fun clients or with my fun husband, especially after college football season.
Something so unique to Gilbert, AZ is an amazing meal in historic downtown Gilbert at Joe's BBQ. It's hands 
down the best BBQ in Arizona and the atmosphere is just plain fun. Nothing stuffy, no table cloths, just real pecan smoked BBQ and some of the best home made root beer in the West. It has a nice outdoor seating area where we sit with the kids, they can run around the trees and the grass and everyone could care less.
Joe's sister restaurant is Joe's Grill, in the famed neighborhood of Agritopia. Most men seem to really enjoy the BBQ Blue Bacon Burger. I always have a hard time deciding between the Fontina Burger, the Pesto Chicken Sandwich, and the yummy pizzas. But even better than the food is the atmosphere. The trees are some of the biggest and oldest in Arizona, everything is a little 50s/modern/kitchy with the most entertaining bathrooms I've ever seen. You forget you're in the middle of suburban sprawl while you're at Joe's Grill.
Once in awhile I get some really fun clients that enjoy sushi as much as my husband and I do. Sushi is really new to Gilbert and you can understand when I say that trying out new sushi restaurants can be downright scary. So when we're in Gilbert, I stick to the sushi bar at AJ's. It's really an upscale grocery store but the sushi is always very fresh and very tasty. And that way, when there's a spouse or someone who's not really into it, they can enjoy some of the other delectable delights. AJ's is located at the Dana Park shopping area, which is lots of fun for walking around and relaxing.
Once my clients have relocated to Gilbert, I usually get phone calls asking for a nice night out. I usually recommend Bolero's at Seville. It has incredible ambiance, yummy food, and gorgeous views of the golf course and San Tan Mountains, especially at sunset.
After you move here, the family and visitors will start coming to see just how great Arizona life can be. For a rockin' good time, take them to Rockin' R Ranch. Technically it's in Mesa but right on the Gilbert border. With a live stage show and real cowboy food, everyone can have a good time, especially the kids.
Speaking of a real good time, sometimes when my husband is in the mood for a good steak and I want a little dancing to a live band/shooting pool/people watching action, we go to San Tan Flats, we call it "Footloose in Arizona". Technically it's in Queen Creek, which makes it even more fun. Apparently there's some kind of ordinance in Queen Creek that limits public dancing and San Tan Flats is right in the middle of it. There's signs everywhere "Dance at your own risk" that make the atmosphere a little political and a little rebellious. Now that's a good time!
When you're ready to relocate to Gilbert, AZ, do some research and give me a call. It's a great place to live (and eat)!
Note: This article is part of a relocation package for the Gilbert, AZ area. To learn more about Gilbert including schools, shopping, neighborhoods, family activities, crime stats, etc, click here.
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Elena Thurston, Family Realtor @ 9:39 AM
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Name: Elena Thurston, Family Realtor
Home: Gilbert, Arizona, United States
About Me: My passion is Family Real Estate. Families need more than just a nice house, they need a neighborhood and community where they can give and receive a feeling of home. I am one of the rare Arizona natives. I received my bachelors degree at Arizona State University and my real estate license at Arizona School of Real Estate and Business.
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