To Finish Up Our Phoenix Stories
Nov 25 2009
Mary Claire and I have dedicated part of our trip to “Eating Our Way Across America.” From $2.00 Coney Island hot dogs in Fort Wayne, to Whoopee Pie in Maine, to Key Lime Pie in Key West, we’ve sought out local eateries and delicacies as part of our RV journey. Now, we have a Tempe, AZ location to add to our list. I met with a friend at a local Mexican restaurant called Suzie’s. The food and atmosphere was perfect: great homemade food inside little “joint” on the side of the road, away from the strip malls.
Speaking of malls, I have to admit that I really, really dislike them. I know some people enjoy mall time as a hobby, and I respect that. However, I abhor having to go to a mall (the worst for someone like me was having to go to the world’s largest mall in Minnesota to get my laptop repaired at the Apple store). Anyway, I was struck by the number of malls in the Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, etc. area. If people are experiencing personal economic downturns, it doesn’t seem to be reflected in the malls. I’ll know when the recession has hit bottom when a mall doesn’t have 4 different candle stores, 7 different tennis shoes stores, or 4 different expensive “gadget” stores.
Finally, have a happy Thanksgiving! As our family has traveled the country, we’ve become aware of all the things we have to be thankful for due to my wife’s military career as well as from living in America.
We'll pardon these turkeys...Happy Thanksgiving!
Some people base where they will live on whether there is a mall close by
I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving.
@Pat, I know and understand.
Very cool! I hear ya on the malls…though I like to shop!
If you pass through Sacramento make a pit stop at the Squeeze Inn for the best cheeseburger in northern California. You literally have to squeeze in as the restaurant has seating for only 8 people!
@Rob: Thanks Rob! We’re going to be in Grass Valley/NV City soon and visiting relatives in Sacramento. Where in Sac is the Squeeze Inn? Tom