2024 January InMaricopa Magazine

Restaurant Guide

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An International flare

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Restaurant Row may come

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United States Arizona (Vekol Market) New York (Brooklyn Boys) Illinois (Rosati’s, Dell’s) Wisconsin (Culver’s) Texas (Dickie’s) New Jersey (Jersey Mike’s) California (Coast 2 Coast BBQ) Kentucky (KFC) Hawai’i (Asian Seoul Food Truck)

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Ireland Culinary Mafia

South Korea Asian Seoul Food Truck

Bahamas Bahama Bucks

Greece Gyro Grill

China Li’s Garden Panda Express

Italy Barro’s

JAPAN Say Sushi Yummy Noodles

Puerto Rico Sofrito Tan Rico

Mexico Many

India Namkeen Dhaba

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Philippines Banez Kitchen

Thailand Thai Chili 2go

Jamaica Auntie’s Soul Food

BUILD YOUR OWN BURGER – ALL THE WAY Pounder burger patty (2) 2,304 calories Pretzel bun (2) 540 calories Gruyere cheese (2) 234 calories Peanut butter 180 calories Sugar cured bacon 161 calories Guacamole 125 calories 1000 Island dressing 114 calories Chipotle sauce 65 calories Ranch dressing 65 calories Sautéed onions 60 calories Mayonnaise 57 calories Jelly 40 calories BBQ sauce 25 calories Ketchup 20 calories Tomatoes 16 calories Buffalo sauce 15 calories Teriyaki sauce 14 calories Red onions 12 calories Pico de Gallo 10 calories Golden mustard 5 calories Jalapeños 4 calories Yellow mustard 3 calories Pickles 3 calories

I n September, Maricopa’s Parks and Recreation Committee got the first look at a Restaurant Row concept that could anchor a new park complex around city hall. The culinary strip would line Bowlin Road, just south of the Maricopa Library and Cultural Center. The concept may include some East Valley favorites like West Alley BBQ, Ghett Yo Taco, Ginger Monkey Gastropub, Over Easy and Puro Lounge. Maricopans want BBQ and brunch options. In October, a reader poll showed Maricopans would gleefully welcome a new barbecue or brunch spot to town. InMaricopa asked readers which Restaurant Row candidate whets their appetite the most. Nearly half of voters said they’re most excited for a new smokehouse, voting for West Alley BBQ. Coming in a close second was Over Easy, an Instagram-worthy brunchery that gathered 40% of votes. “Over Easy would be awesome,” local resident Angelina Havermahl said. Maricopans were least excited about an urban taqueria coming to town. Ghett’Yo Taco claimed just 6% of votes.

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InMaricopa.com | January 2024

January 2024 | InMaricopa.com