Grimaldi's pizzeria, Gilbert Arizona

Grimaldi's pizzeria, Gilbert Arizona

March 12, 2011

I saw the original Grimaldi’s pizzeria in New York on the Travel Channel, and thought it looked really good.  I looked them up on the internet, and found out there are locations in Arizona. 

It was a Saturday night so it was a little crowded, but not too bad we had about a 10 minute wait.  We were seated at a table with a checkered table cloth.  We decided to get the large 18” pizza with pepperoni.  The menu was basically pick the size for one price and then you pay for your toppings.  After not too long our waiter brought out our pizza.  The pizza looked very good, it was a thin coal fired crust and looked very simple.  The crust was a little blackened, and made it taste even better.  All the toppings, sauce, cheese, and pepperoni were all very good, but I think the crust is what made it so good.  We thought that the 18” would be a lot to eat, but since it was thin and so good we didn’t have a problem finishing it.

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria was so good, the best pizza I have ever had, I can’t wait until next time I am close to one.

2168 East Williams Field Road # 102, Gilbert, AZ

Black Bear Diner, Gilbert Arizona

Black Bear Diner, Gilbert Arizona

March 12, 2011

After driving past another place for breakfast/lunch that had a line out the front, we stopped at the Black bear diner. They had a little bit of a wait but wasn't too bad. I was thinking I wanted breakfast but I changed my mind when I was reading the menu. I had a small club sandwich which was smaller than the regular one. It had two pieces of toast instead of three. It had lettuce tomato onion and pickle in the sandwich and on the side of the sandwich, which I liked having extra. The fries that came with it were also good.

My mom had the same thing but with potato salad for her side she thought was okay but nothing great. And my dad had the patty melt and he liked it.

I liked the Black bear diner, it wasn't the best sandwich I've ever had but it was good and after seeing some breakfast plates go past I think breakfast will be what to try if I get back to the Black bear diner.

1809 E. Baseline Road

Gilbert, AZ 85233

Rancho De Tia Rosas, Mesa Arizona

Rancho De Tia Rosas, Mesa Arizona

March 11, 2011

Being in Phoenix I wanted to make sure I tried some of the Mexican places. This place was on my list of Mexican places to try and it was close to where we were at that day.

We got there for an early dinner, so not many others were there. We were seated only brought green and red salsas and chips. I really like the red salsa and had a really good flavor and some heat, the green I thought was a little too sweet for me.

Then I ordered the beef enchiladas with red sauce, with shredded beef. There was some taste that I couldn't figure out where it was but it tasted good. The beans and rice were good and I especially liked the pico de gallo, lettuce, and cabbage that were on the plate.

My mom had the chicken enchiladas with green sauce and really enjoyed it and was the first one done, my dad had the beef chimichanga that had shredded beef in it and he also really enjoyed it as well.

This place was very good, the chips and salsa were good and so were my enchiladas, and having a Mexican Coke made it a good place to eat.  I really like good Mexican food and I found it at Rancho De Tia Rosas.

3129 East McKellips Road

Mesa, AZ 85213