14245 South 50th Street Phoenix, Arizona 85044 & 455 West Baseline Road Mesa, Arizona. 85210 This review includes two sites for Extended Stay America. Mainly because it’s difficult to do this review any other way.
Sunnyboy Biscuit Company

I like this part of town where Sunnyboy Biscuit Company is located. Richard Alf one of the founders of Comic Con opened up a shop named Comic Kingdom in 1975. It was one of the first comic book shops I frequented and the second comic book shop in town. My mom visited a friend who lived […]
Surf & Soul Spot

I remember the first time over 20 years ago. I discovered soul food at Huffman’s BBQ. It was a 20-30 minute wait for the fried chicken as it was cooked to order. It was worth it as that chicken had a delicious crunchy batter and tender juicy meat. Sadly Huffman’s closed. I was excited to […]
Residence Inn By Marriott / 10243 East Hampton Avenue Mesa, Arizona 85209

This place is immaculate, gorgeous and super quiet. Plus they accept dogs which is a make or break decision for me as my dog is my co-pilot.
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Corbin’s Q

I miss the drive up the coast to Santa Maria. We usually stayed at the Candlewood Suites as they had a full size freezer I could fill with half gallons of ice cream to bring home. The highlights of the trips were the delicious Santa Maria style bbq. One time I got to try a […]
Lutes Casino Bar & Grill / 221 Main Street Yuma, Arizona 85364

Yes they are open for dine in as of July 2020. Walking in made me want to hang out inside as the eclectic decor really catch’s the eye. Pinball machines line the wall and a row of pool tables can be found in the back area.
TK Donuts

We are the champions, my friends And we’ll keep on fighting ’til the end. Freddie Mercury The drive to TK Donuts is familiar to me. During my college days I made this drive Sunday evenings to the Sunset Bowl. I was in the Muir college bowling league. Those were great times and I still meet up […]
Hattie B’s Hot Chicken

It’s an adventure walking through the Cosmopolitan Hotel/Casino to get to Hattie B’s.