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Celene and Keith Hillsbery have been in the restaurant business for many years. They just recently opened Brunch Snob on 48th and Elliot Rd in the old Irish Hare building.
Keith is the head chef in and Celene manages the restaurant. All of the food is made from scratch and the brisket is smoked in-house. They make giant cinnamon rolls from scratch and the cocktails are amazing.
It’s a fancy brunch experience without the fancy price. I highly recommend!
This fresh, home-style seafood is hard to come by in AZ. This is why we are so excited to share our latest experience. While scanning the 411 Ahwatukee Facebook page we saw a discussion about this new restaurant that opened at the Ahwatukee/Tempe border. It was said that they had AH-Mazing crab cakes and seafood. That was enough information for us to load up the kiddo and set off to find this magical place. Within 8 minutes, we were there. Located in the plaza at the southwest corner of Elliot and 51st street, Chesapeake Bay Bistro is clearly visible upon entering the parking lot.
We felt quite welcome upon entry. We were greeted with smiles and felt the warm family business vibe radiating towards us…we love this about many Ahwatukee businesses and this one fits right in! The decor was perfect and represents what you would want from an east coast ocean-side eatery. The use of repurposed wood, cottage-style trim, and beach colors give a classic boardwalk feel. They have a wall dedicated to flip flops and customers can write their names on them and/or decorate them. Our 7-year-old did not hesitate to help out with this! The owners, a husband and wife team, brought this vision from the east to our desert oasis in AZ.
The menu has many options of fresh fish that are flown in weekly and cooked to perfection. There is quite a list of unique and mouth-watering fish not common to AZ which is awesome. The fish can be grilled or fried. You have a choice of how you would like your fish served such as taco style, salad or a dinner plate with sides. They have many appetizers to choose from as well. The owner explained the menu which really helped with deciding what to order.
We decided to split the sea bass and red snapper with steamed clams to kick it off. The clams were perfectly cooked in a silky-smooth delicious broth. Our 7-year-old is the clam pro and, judging by his ear-to-ear smile upon the first bite, we knew it was good! We had our fish blackened on the grill. It was awesome and had the perfect amount of spice and seasoning all while enhancing the flavor and texture of the moist cuts of fish. We had corn, a beautifully presented side salad and house-made coleslaw. It was all very good! They were sold out of crab cakes at the time, which is a favorite of ours and what most people were raving about on Facebook. We figured the crab must be delicious if it was sold out!
Hats off Chesapeake Bay Bistro! Two thumbs up from The Ahwatukee Mom. 👍👍
Mountain Park Ranch is a large community made up of 9 sub-communities and is full of parks, community pools and Rec Centers. The mountain views are stunning with many hiking and biking trails close.
The 9 sub-communities are:
Canyon Reserve
Diamond Ridge I
Diamond Ridge II
Keystone
Mountain Canyon Condominiums
The Estates at the Ranch
The Landings
The Terraces at Mountain Park Ranch
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Here are the schools in the area.
Here are the hiking and biking trails that are close.
Located just a few miles from the 10 and the 202, this neighborhood is convenient and gorgeous.
Highly recommend!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
We are so excited! We have a few favorite beer and a burger joints in the area BUT none with such an extensive beer list. Matt and I are IPA fans and there isn't always a decent IPA selection depending on where you go so we were excited to see such selection here.
The atmosphere is great. The walls are plastered with big flat screens so watching the game should not be a problem no matter where you are sitting. There is also a decent sized patio for outdoor seating.
The menu is comparable to most brewery type restaurants with an obvious emphasis on burgers.
Our 5 year old was pleased with the crayons and coloring page he was offered as soon as we sat down. As a parent, we always appreciate when a restaurant provides a little child entertainment.
The #LamFam will return and this place may even make it to the list of favorite Ahwatukee restaurants!
Located at Chandler Blvd and the I10.
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Katie the Ahwatukee MOM here! I am so excited that Ahwatukee has a great Farmers Market . Each Sunday the boys and I grab breakfast either at home or at an awesome Ahwatukee breakfast location like the Hillside Spot Cafe, The Nosh Cafe or Snooze and then we head to the Farmers market.
There is a solo musician providing awesome music for shoppers and a playground available to entertain the littles which is PERFECT!! In the time it takes for one of us to shop the market and grab some farm fresh meat, fresh fruit and veggies and the best tamales ever, the little guy has had a chance to tire himself out at the playground. We usually time it perfectly so that, when we arrive home from the market, it's nap time 😊.
The market is open from 9am until 1pm every Sunday. It's located at 4700 East Warner Road, Phoenix, AZ 85044. Email for more info: marketinfo@arizonafarmersmarkets.com
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This gorgeous custom home is for sale and located in Ahwatukee Custom Estates. Contact The Ahwatukee Mom for details.
Philly's Sports Grill is a great place designed for the sports fanatics and enthusiasts who just want to sit around, have a couple of beers and wine, grab some food and just a have great time with friends and family.
They offer great food, a large draft beer & cocktail selection, huge dog-friendly patios and plenty of big screen TV's with all of the DirectTV sports packages, including PPV Boxing & UFC.
Philly's Sports Bar & Grill is located at 4855 Warner Rd.
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Weekend of March 9 & 10
Ahwatukee had a busy weekend not only was the Chili Cook-off a huge was a success. The 15th Annual Chili Cook-Off Festival was held at Ahwatukee Park, 4700 E. Warner Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85044. Chili Cooks from all over the United States gathered to complete in Red Chili, Chili Verde, Homestyle Chili, and Vegetarian Chili. The 1st place winner in each category will qualify to cook at the International Chili Society World Championships in October. A live band performed on Saturday afternoon and a wide variety of food, beer, and wine was available on Saturday and Sunday.
Visit www.ahwatukeecommunitycenter.com or call 480-893-3431 for more information on upcoming events.
Also, the March Into Spring Event was held at Dream Dinners Ahwatukee at 3820 E Ray Rd Plaza. Plaza merchants including the new Fred Astaire Dance Studio there was crafts, and vendors like Pawsitive Impressions, Cuties Lemonade and Buzzed Goat Coffee.
I love living in Ahwatukee. There is always something going on and has a small town feel yet all the amenities of a big city with the incredible views and access to world-renowned trail systems for hikers and bikers. Find your AHWATUKEE HOME HERE.
Kyrene De Los Cerritos School hosted the 2018 Tukee's Got Talent on November 17th! There was SO MUCH talent, not to mention this young pianist and this graceful dancer.
Tickets were sold for the event with all proceeds benefiting the JDRF Arizona Chapter.
Telegraph Pass is a great family friendly hike in Ahwatukee. There is a good amount of parking in the parking lot at the trail head along with a picnic table, a covered area and some porta potties.
It’s approximately 2.2 miles from the trailhead to the Summit Road and back. The trail is moderate in some spots, it becomes rocky and a little steep in a few areas but my 4 year old and his friends did just fine. Just expect a few extra stops and some snack breaks for the littles.
There is a bench up on the Summit Road and it’s a great spot to relax and enjoy the stunning views of #Ahwatukee.
There is a spot in the Telegraph Pass trail that crosses the Desert Classic Trail which is about 8.8 miles long. It’s a little more flat and a bit easier but there are several mountain bikers that frequent this trail so you have to keep an eye out especially with the kids. We accessed the Desert Classic Trail this last time we went and followed it for about a mile or so. It was a great hike for the kids and there were awesome homes that back the preserve to admire.
There’s very little shade so wear hats, bring plenty of sunscreen and water. Hiking footwear is recommended especially for Telegraph Pass.
Dogs are allowed on both trails but you must pick up after them and keep them leashed at all times.
