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Eating out every meal gets expensive fast. Here’s the basics every kitchen should have.

HARDWARE
4 plates
4 bowls
4 knives, forks and spoons
1 sharp universal cutting knife
1 cheap cooking pan kit
   (includes 6-qt and 4-qt. saucepans,
frying pan, omelet pan)
1 can opener
2 wooden spoons
1 spatula
5 plastic storage contains
1 roll plastic wrap
1 roll aluminum foil

FOOD
With these basic ingredients, you can make nutritious meals any time of the day. And keep costs down.
milk
juice
water
eggs
bread
week supply of fresh vegetables,
in season
week supply of fresh fruit, in season
frozen meat (chicken, pork, beef, shrimp)
pasta
pasta sauce
peanut/almond butter
health snack food
canned vegetables (beans, corn, etc.)
tortillas
rice
canned soup
healthy frozen meals (for busy days)
yogurt
cheese
deli meats (sliced turkey, ham, etc.)
salt
pepper
coffee/tea

FOOD

NORTH

Prickly Pear Fresh Mexican
The name may be a bit misleading, but it sure is catchy and so are the meals and, more importantly, the prices. With freshly prepared Mexican dishes like chile con queso and guacamole and giant burritos, you can’t help but feel right at home in the great state of Arizona. 14740 N. Northsight Boulevard, Scottsdale, 480. 607.6666

Mickey’s Hangover Lounge
The beloved blue-collar faux-dive ’50s lounge offers Pabst Blue Ribbon bottles in brown bags and a multitude of midnight munchies, such as Mickey’s Kickass Wings and Big Bob’s “This Ain’t No Regular” Spinach and Artichoke Dip. 4312 N. Brown Avenue, Scottsdale, 480.425.0111

Pita Jungle
Independently owned by three friends who met in college back in 1994, this restaurant offers fresh, healthy and affordable food to both meat lovers and vegetarians. 7366 E. Shea Boulevard, Scottsdale, 480.922.7482
 
EAST

My Big Fat Greek Restaurant
From 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. to close, this Mill Avenue staple features $4 Greek sliders, hummus trio, pizza sticks, flaming saganaki, calamari, mini pizzas and wings, plus a boatload of $3 drinks. What’s not to like? 525 S. Mill Avenue, Tempe, 480.966.5883

The Chuckbox
Forget fast food – Big Juan, Professor of Broilogy, puts McDonald’s to shame with his third-pound hamburger, “Big One.” This award-winning and authentic sandwich and hamburger shack is a local favorite and a must if you’re new to the Valley. 202 E. University Drive, Tempe, 480.968.4712

Bamboo Club
Through August 24, this popular Asian bistro is running $8.88 drink and dining specials as part of an Olympics special. The all-day happy hour going on right now doesn’t hurt either. 699 S. Mill Avenue, Tempe, 480.967.1286 and three other locations Valleywide

WEST

Haus Murphy’s
Located in the Historic Downtown Glendale, this incredible import offers the best German food in
the state. Load your plate with staples such as sausages, schnitzel and sauerbraten then grab a beer and make your way to the outdoor beer garden. 5739 W. Glendale Avenue, Glendale, 623.939.2480

Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery
Self-described as, “Serious about our food. Crazy about our beer,” this brewery bakes its own breads and buns and promises fresh ingredients and home-style cooking. Desert Ridge Marketplace, 21001 N. Tatum Boulevard, Phoenix, 480.513.9125

Sakana Sushi & Grill
Friendly staff, generous portions and quality food are what this contemporary sushi stop is all about. Chicken teriyaki, vegetable tempura, tuna sashimi and ahi tatki salad – it’s all delicious and definitely cheap. 20250 N. 59th Avenue, Glendale, 623.566.3595

CENTRAL

Fate
Authentic in every which way, this hot spot offers the finest and most fantastic Asian cuisine with a twist, as well as an eccentric gallery of art pieces to admire. 905 N. Fourth Street, Phoenix, 602.254.642

Coronado Café
This cozy cottage, which doubles as a chic café, is the perfect place to do lunch with your lady friends, “Sex in the City”-style. 2201 N. Seventh Street, Phoenix, 602.258.5149

The Clarendon Kitchen
Swank meets the Southwest at this eclectic eatery located within the Clarendon Hotel. Open to the public, this modern and hip masterpiece of a restaurant offers an off-beat twist on your average Mexican dish. 401 W. Clarendon Avenue, Phoenix, 602.252.7363

Local Language
Phoenician /pronounced fun-ee-shun/: A native or inhabitant of Phoenix.
Saguaro /pronounced suh-wah-roh/: A large cactus with arms found only in the Sonora Desert; the blossom is the state flower of Arizona.
Cholla /pronounced choy-ah/: A spiny tree-like cactus; there are over 20 species of cholla, including teddy bear cholla, pencil cholla and jumping cholla.
Gila monster /pronounced HEE-lah/: A large, slow-moving lizard that is the only venomous lizard native to the United States.
Mogollon Rim /pronounced mug-ee-on/: A popular recreation area about two hours northeast of the Valley.
Javelina /pronounced have-a-leen-a/: A wild pig found in desert areas.

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