Forno 301 – Phoenix Arizona

March 12, 2017

After we visited the Desert botanical gardens we were hungry for pizza. However not many of the places that have Neapolitan pizza are open on Sunday night except for Forno 301 so we decided to try it out. We were seated right away at the first table.  We took a little bit of time looking over the menu that was mostly in Italian and pretty soon an Italian guy, who I think was the owner, came over to our table.  First he said something in Italian which I didn't understand, but I eventually figured out he wanted to take my order. So I ordered the margarita pizza as did my mom and my dad ordered the 301 saying that it was the only thing on the menu he could pronounce. Which the owner thought was hilarious.  In a bit after we ordered our pizzas arrived.   

I thought my margarita pizza was really quite good it had fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce and topped with fresh basil and the crust was good too with a few char spots here and there. So it had everything margarita pizza should have.  I think the best part was when you got a basil leaf in a bite with everything else. 

My dad's 301 pizza had sausage, onion and mushroom.  He liked it pretty well and my mom enjoyed hers quite a bit as well. After we were done eating we sat waited for a while and they didn't say anything about paying or even bring the check, so eventually we went up to the counter to pay.  I had a very good margarita pizza at Forno 301 and I would definitely be happy to return and get another one.

 http://www.forno301.com/

Address: 301 W Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ 85003

Bobby Q – Mesa Arizona

March 13, 2017

When we arrived after another spring training baseball game the place was kind of busy but not completely packed. We were seated quickly then waited for a while and then had our drink orders taken and then it seemed like we had to wait for a long time and then eventually we had dinner orders taken; Mom ordered the pulled pork ($20), Dad ordered the sausage platter ($18), and I ordered the half slab of baby back ribs ($22), all of these entrees came with two sides.   

Then we waited a while before our waitress brought out a basket of cornbread rounds. These were really good as they were when we visited their original location a few years ago.  After a bit longer of waiting, our food arrived.  

 

 Mom liked her pulled pork quite a bit and for her two sides she had the pecan slaw which she really enjoyed and veggies for her other side which were peppers and onions and a few other veggies. 

Dad’s sausage platter he thought was good but not great.  He had the mac & cheese which he liked quite a bit and potato salad which he thought was alright.   

My baby back ribs were excellent and some of the best ribs I think I've ever had and they fell right off the bone. For my sides I had mac & cheese which was creamy, gooey and delicious and very filling. I also had the pecan slaw which was good, but I didn't really end up eating too much of it not because I don't like it but because I had so much food and I ran out of space. The side portions were quite large so you definitely got your money’s worth and they were all really quite good. Once we were done eating our waitress dropped off the check and a bag of mini cinnamon donuts which we ate later and were really good as well and a perfect ending to a perfect meal.

 Bobby Q Mesa
http://bobbyq.net/

Address: 1610 S Stapley Dr, Mesa, AZ 85204

Hohokam Stadium – Mesa Arizona

March 14, 2017

I ordered a pepperoni pizza from the Spinato’s pizza stand. This was a decent pizza and surprisingly good for being at a ballpark.  Mom had a sandwich from Ike’s which she really enjoyed.

Address: 1235 N Center St, Mesa, AZ 85201

Mi Patio – Phoenix Arizona

March 11, 2017

After a spring training game we were hungry for Mexican food and after we drove past another place that looked extremely full we decided to stop at Mi Patio which was actually pretty crowded too.  When we entered after having to go find an accessible bathroom since theirs was not wheelchair accessible.

 

We were seated pretty quickly actually even though they were busy, but after we were seated we had to sit quite a while, but we did get our drink orders taken and chips and salsa was delivered.  After this we sat and waited and waited, but every time our chips for salsa got partially empty it was quickly refilled and I thought the chips and salsa were delicious.  

 

While we waited I finally decided on getting the Baja Chicken Burro ($10.49) with a cream sauce I'm not sure why I did, but I ordered it anyways. This was basically a chimichanga that was fried and baked.  I really liked the chicken inside and rest of the filling was quite good and there was even peppers and onions inside.  The sauce on top was a sour cream like tasting sauce.  I thought it did taste pretty good but I'm not sure I would get the same thing again the sauce anyways.  I liked this quite a bit and it was a bit different than a lot of chimichangas I've had and I thought it was a nice change. The came with rice which was just okay nothing too special.  

 

Dad had a Patio Chimi ($10.49) with beef and smothered in a tomatillo sauce which he liked quite a bit and mom had a chili relleno with rice and beans ($9.99) that she really enjoyed as well.  After we were done our waiter asked if we had been at a spring training game and wondered if we were from Colorado because of my hat.  At Mi Patio you may have to wait a little while, but while you're waiting they sure know how to handle your chips and salsa and don't let them get too low and after waiting I ended up with a very good dinner.

 

 

 

 

 

http://www.mipatioaz.com/

Address: 3347 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013