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November 2016 Update

The space left vacant from Marcello’s departure has been sold and is under construction. The new restaurant is called “Oink.” 😕

If you are a fan of breakfast and bacon, then this place should be an interesting option showing up in our neighborhood. 

From their website: 

We’re known for our famous flight of bacon. 

​​​​​​- Apple Cider 
– Applewood Smoked 
– Hickory 
– Honey Cured 
– Jalapeno 
– Pepper 
– Sugar Cured ​
– Chef’s Choice

Have you been by the future home of Zipps? Their patio is under construction. You can see it in clear view from Warner Road. Let the good times roll! 

Can someone tell us what’s going on on the NE Corner of McClintock and Warner? There’s a fenced-off area just south of the Wells Fargo bank.  For much of last year, it looked like they were drilling for oil.  Like for real. 

Now it’s getting set up with utilities or something.  This whole thing is a mystery and nobody seems to know what’s up. 

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September 2016 Update

I. Opportunities

Let’s spread the word! There are two vacancies in our community that deserve to be something cool: 

1) Why not a Flower Child? There is a MAJOR OPPORTUNITY for a creative restaurateur in the stand-alone space near the new Starbucks that was previous Marcello’s Pasta Grill. It’s a perfect location for a Flower Child or a True Foods Kitchen.  Find it here on Google Maps

2) Why not a Joyride Taco?  True Food Kitchen?  The old 7/11 station on the northwest corner of McClintock and Warner has excellent exposure and so much potential! It’s a perfect location for something fun from Upward Projects like a Postino or Joyride. Find it here on Google Maps

II. Upgrades to South Tempe

A lot of fun upgrades are happening in our community. 

1) Crepe Bar reopened after being closed for the summer for a major expansion and renovation. They’re new interior is bright and airy. Plus they’ve relaunched a menu so that there’s something for everyone to like.  If you haven’t made a trip to Crepe Bar on a Saturday morning, you are missing out! 

2) Zipps Sports Grill is confirmed for 1860 E. Warner Road, Tempe, AZ 85284. (See document on the city website.) They’ll be adding a fun patio, probably on the south side of the building facing Warner Road. Zipps is a locally owned sports bar that’s a fun and family friendly. Hopefully they’ll be open in time to catch a couple ASU or Cardinals games this fall. Learn more on their website: http://www.ZippsSportsGrills.com/

3) Secret Project – There are MAJOR UPGRADES coming to the northeast corner of Rural and Warner. The kind of stuff that makes you want to buy a bike for your neighbor so that you can ride over together. We’ll let you all know when it’s official official. 

4) EoS Fitness – If you haven’t yet, be sure to swing by EOS Fitness on the northeast corner of McClintock and Warner. They have a lot of fun amenities you don’t expect from a gym. In addition to free weights, they offer a lot of fun group fitness classes with excellent teachers. They have a pool and a child care center as well. What did I forget? Oh yes–they enticing movie theater with treadmills, cycling machines, and ellipticals. Somehow, you’re motivated to run another mile if you get to see the end of the movie. What’s not to like?

III. City of Tempe and 85284

1) Fire Station – There will be a new fire station going in a section carved out of Estrada Park, which is North of Warner on the east side of McClintock. You don’t want to lose any square inch of a public park, but it’s comforting to know that medical and fire support has moved closer the heart of South Tempe. Read about Fire Station 7.

2) Crosswalks – We got word from a city official that the intersection of McClintock and Warner is scheduled for improvements. We’re expecting new brick-like cross walks and better markings. 

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January 2016 Update

It’s fun to see orders come in for T-shirts.  I look forward to seeing these shirts around town! 

Rumor has it that Zipps, the locally-owned sports grill, is moving from McClintock/Ray up to McClintock/Warner.  It will be in the most East corner of the McClintock Fountains shopping center next to Harbor Freight. 

Won’t it be lovely to see people dining outside and cheering on the Cardinals?

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December 2015 Update –

  1. I’m excited to launch our first five T-shirts. 
  2. I’m excited that the leaves are turning and it feels chilly outside. It makes the coffee at Crepe Bar even more delicious.
  3. I’m excited that the city of Tempe now gives away free organic compost to it’s residents.
  4. I’m excited that your neighborhood can receive up to $10,000 in grant money to improve your community. 

That is all for now. 

– Matt Smith