Macayo’s Mexican Food Chimi Challenge is back! The beloved restaurant brand has just announced the qualifying period for the 3rd Annual Chimi Challenge Championship is now open! From now through Saturday, Aug. 31, contestants can try their hand at Macayo’s Chimi Challenge — for a chance to qualify for the Chimi Challenge Championship, which is slated for Saturday, Sept. 28. To qualify, guests must finish a five-pound chimichanga ($30), which is filled with choice of shredded beef, shredded chicken or chalupa mixed with Mexican rice and refried beans and then topped with red enchilada sauce, Macayo’s famous Baja sauce, fire-roasted tomatillo sauce, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, mixed cheese and jack cheese. This behemoth chimi must be finished in 20 minutes or less and guests that successfully complete their attempt will win Macayo’s for a year! The Macayo’s Chimi Challenge is available for dine-in only at all Macayo’s streetside locations valleywide. The top contestant from each location will qualify to move on to the 3rd Annual Chimi Challenge Championship, where all qualifiers will compete against the reigning Chimi Champion from 2023. All qualifiers will receive Macayo’s merchandise prizes; cash prizes will be awarded to the top three Chimi Challenge Champion winners.For more, visit macayo.com.
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All You Can Eat Fish and Chips Special Now Available at Chompie’s FRIDAYS
Fish lovers and those abstaining from meat on Fridays in honor of Lent are invited to dive into Chompie’s for a delicious catch! Every Friday, diners can enjoy the All-You-Can-Eat Fish and Chips Special for $22.99 or a single serving plate for $16.99. This special includes pub-style beer-battered cod fried to a golden crisp and served with coleslaw, fries and homemade tartar sauce. Chompie’s Fish and Chips is available at all dine-in locations. For more, visit chompies.com.
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Chompie’s Announces March Menu Specials
This March, Chompie’s is swinging into spring with specially featured menu items. Diners can dig into these dishes (and drink!) at locations around the valley: Stevie G’s Five-Town Special — This stacked sandwich features layers of oven-roasted turkey, bacon, avocado, jack cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo on fresh-baked multi-grain bread; served with coleslaw or fries for $18.39 Pastrami New Yorker — Strike out hunger with this mile-high sandwich featuring sliced-to-order pastrami baked with Chompie’s secret blend of spices then steamed to mouthwatering perfection and served with potato salad or coleslaw for $21.39 (full); $15.39 (half). Guests can customize their sandwich with their choice of bread as well as cheese (for an additional .99 cents). Meat Lover’s Bloody Mary — This beverage is anything but the basic Bloody Mary! This drink that eats like a meal features a skewer of bacon, pastrami and corned beef along with the classic accoutrements such as lemon, line, olive and celery, $13 A representative from Chompie’s is available to prepare and present these dishes and drinks as well as other Chompie’s favorites for television segments in-studio or on-site anytime. For more, visit chompies.com.
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Spring Limited-Time-Only Specials at Chompie’s MARCH 8-MAY 10
Get ‘em before they’re gone! Chompie’s has just announced the launch of three limited-time-only menu items available Friday, March 8 through Friday, May 10. Spring specials include: Classic Club Sandwich — This sandwich is loaded with sliced turkey breast, ham, bacon, Swiss and cheddar cheeses, green leaf lettuce, sliced tomato and mayo on sourdough bread and served with wedge fries, $16.99 Corned Beef Reuben Chompadilla — Giving the quintessential quesadilla a New York spin, this dish features sliced corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and 1000 Island dressing in a grilled flour tortilla and served with coleslaw, $15.99 Chicken Philly Sandwich — This East Coast favorite is done Chompie’s style with sliced chicken breast, sauteed green peppers and onions and melted jack cheese packed into a club roll and served with wedge fries, $15.99 These dishes are available at Chompie’s locations around the valley. A representative from Chompie’s is available to prepare and present these dishes and other Chompie’s favorites for television segments in-studio or on-site anytime. For more, visit chompies.com.
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Chompie’s Announces Easter To Go Offerings Now Available for Pre-Order
Enjoy an incredible Easter spread without spending all day in the kitchen with Chompie’s Easter specials to go. The following Easter packages are now available for pre-order: Chompie’s Easter Brunch serves four for $94.99++. The Feast serves eight for $159.99 ++. Both packages include: Scrambled Eggs Bacon Slices Ham Steak Slices Home Fries Bagels Cream Cheese Fruit Salad Muffin Loaf Guests can enhance their orders with the A la Carte Nova Lox package with tomato and red onion for $29.99 per half pound. Orders must be received at least 24 hours in advance for pick up on Easter Sunday, March 31. To place an order or for more information, visit chompies.com or stop into any location.
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Chompie’s Offers Hamantaschen Cookies for Purim Beginning MARCH 19
In commemoration of Purim on Saturday, March 23, Chompie’s is featuring Hamantaschen cookies beginning Tuesday, March 19. The following flavors will be available for $18.99 per pound at Chompie’s locations around the valley: Apricot, Raspberry, Poppy and Prune. Purim is a Jewish holiday celebrating the saving of the Jewish people from annihilation at the hands of Haman, as told in the Book of Esther. Hamantaschen cookies are often served at Purim festivals and celebrations. For more, visit chompies.com.
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Macayo’s Mexican Food Announces Monthly Anniversary Special MARCH 26
Macayo’s Mexican Food’s monthly anniversary specials have become a customer favorite. Each month, in honor of its upcoming 78th anniversary on Thursday, Sept. 26, the restaurant announces a different special taking place on the 26th of the month. Each anniversary special reflects the theme of 78 in some way—generally offering a menu item for just .78 cents! For example, on Tuesday, March 26, diners can enjoy Macayo’s scrumptious churros for just .78 cents each all day long. This offer is available at Macayo’s locations around the valley for dine in and take out. More monthly specials are set to be announced soon. For more, visit macayo.com.
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Scottsdale Gallery Association Debuts Small Works, Big Talent Gold Palette ArtWalk
The Scottsdale Gallery Association (SGA) is pleased to present its Small Works, Big Talent Gold Palette ArtWalk. The event takes place Thursday, April 11 from 6:30-9 p.m. throughout the Scottsdale Arts District, which stretches along Main St. from Scottsdale Rd. to Goldwater Blvd. and north of Indian School Rd. on Marshall Way to 5th Ave. During the event, guests can enjoy live entertainment and refreshments. Participating SGA members will host themed exhibitions highlighting small works of amazing artists within their galleries. “It is our goals as an association to uncover and advocate for all types of art and artists in our community and beyond,” says Scottsdale Gallery Association President French Thompson. “We are thrilled to debut our ‘Small Works, Big Talent’ ArtWalk, which highlights a variety of art mediums on a small scale.” The following galleries are featuring exhibitions within their storefronts during the event: Carstens Fine Art Studio & Gallery 7100 E. Main St., #B Guests are invited to peruse and purchase new small works paintings as well as enjoy live music and light refreshments inside the gallery. Gebert Contemporary Art Gallery 7160 E. Main St. An installation of smaller works by John Randall Nelson will be on view at Gebert Contemporary during the event. Among this variety of works, the smallest dimension is 11 inches and the largest is 24 inches. On the Edge Gallery 7045 E. Main St.Spring has sprung at On the Edge Gallery! During the ArtWalk, guests are invited to drop in and meet multiple artists including Allison Shock, who creates idiosyncratic clay works are inspired by the natural world, Nancy Palmisano, whose works are inspired by florals and landscapes, and Carol Bendell, whose pastels and watercolor, both utilizing solid drawing skills, are the foundation of her compositions. The Signature Gallery 7177 E. Main St. The Signature Gallery is pleased to feature an exhibition of original contemporary southwestern artwork by Ray Tigerman. The event will showcase Tigerman’s art alongside his live performances as an accomplished country-western singer. In addition to artwork and live music, guests can enjoy a selection of wine, refreshments and light bites. Wilde Meyer Gallery 4142 N. Marshall Way Throughout April, Wilde Meyer Gallery will present a show of small works by gallery favorite artists. During the ArtWalk, the gallery will host a reception featuring artists Sandra Pratt, Dara Daniel, Alix Stefan, Jaime Ellsworth and many more. Scottsdale Art Auction at Legacy Gallery 7178 E. Main St. Following the ArtWalk on Friday, April 12 and Saturday, April 13, the Scottsdale Art Auction takes place at the Legacy Gallery. Each day begins with registration and preview from 9-11 a.m. and auction begins at 11 a.m. The highlight of this event is the rare and important oil painting “The Broken Rope” by Charles Russell. One of only a handful of Russell’s oils to come to market over the past decades, “The Broken Rope” is expected to bring between $5 million and $7 million. Other unique pieces Read more [...]
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University of Arizona Eller College of Management Presents Bear Down and Pitch APRIL 24
Six University of Arizona Eller College of Management student new venture teams are headed to Scottsdale on Wednesday, April 24 for “Bear Down and Pitch.” Through this program Eller students present their business ventures in front of the Phoenix entrepreneurship community. The launch-ready teams have been working on their ventures for the past year and through Bear Down and Pitch, they will compete for thousands of dollars. These highly motivated student teams master the conceptual and practical skills needed to turn their ideas into ventures, solve real-world problems and serve the needs of real people in society. It is thanks to the active Phoenix investors and venture capitalists for coming together to get a glimpse of the Eller College McGuire Center for Entrepreneurship’s new innovative business ventures. The event takes place at Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West from 5-8 p.m. For more about this event, visit eller.arizona.edu/events/bear-down-and-pitch; for more about the Eller College of Management, visit eller.arizona.edu.