Metro Phoenix Dining Thread - Page 34

pbenjamin · #**661** Posted **Oct 30, 2020, 11:46 PM**

We tried Pino's a few years ago on the advice of a friend. Wasn't impressed. They were doing full service at night at that point.

I called them earlier this year -- shortly before the mask mandate -- and asked about masks. Their employees weren't masked nor were they requiring customers to wear them. I lost interest.

exit2lef · #**662** Posted **Oct 31, 2020, 6:50 PM**

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Originally Posted by pbenjamin

We tried Pino's a few years ago on the advice of a friend. Wasn't impressed. They were doing full service at night at that point.

I called them earlier this year -- shortly before the mask mandate -- and asked about masks. Their employees weren't masked nor were they requiring customers to wear them. I lost interest.

I had lunch there last week. There was not a stern sign on the door saying "mask required," but all staff, even those I could see back in the kitchen, were wearing masks, and so were customers while ordering their food at the counter. I'm not much of a mask monitor, but I saw more compliance at Pino's than at some other places I've visited lately. The restaurant has a somewhat dreary and dated atmosphere, but the pasta special I ordered was pretty good.

exit2lef · #**663** Posted **Nov 1, 2020, 8:42 PM**

Superstition Meadery has announced a November 4 soft opening and November 7 grand opening:

https://www.instagram.com/superstitiondowntown/

soled · #**664** Posted **Nov 1, 2020, 10:42 PM**

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Originally Posted by exit2lef

Superstition Meadery has announced a November 4 soft opening and November 7 grand opening:

https://www.instagram.com/superstitiondowntown/

Thanks for posting this. I meant to post something about this a few days ago.

Edit: we just stopped by to visit for a friends and family pre-soft opening. Jeff has done a great job with the place.

CrestedSaguaro · #**665** Posted **Nov 10, 2020, 12:38 AM**

I know this was discussed, but I didn't know it was a done deal and opening this quickly.

https://downtowndevil.com/local-cat-...ntown-phoenix/

ASU Diablo · #**666** Posted **Nov 13, 2020, 6:14 PM**

Cool concept. Other end of Roosevelt however, at 822 N 6th Ave.

https://www.azcentral.com/story/ente...ud/6234474002/

PHXFlyer11 · #**667** Posted **Nov 13, 2020, 8:15 PM**

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Originally Posted by CrestedSaguaro

I know this was discussed, but I didn't know it was a done deal and opening this quickly.

https://downtowndevil.com/local-cat-...ntown-phoenix/

Disgusting. This makes me want to vomit.

exit2lef · #**668** Posted **Nov 13, 2020, 8:19 PM**

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Originally Posted by CrestedSaguaro

I know this was discussed, but I didn't know it was a done deal and opening this quickly.

https://downtowndevil.com/local-cat-...ntown-phoenix/

I went to an open house at the new space a few weeks ago. It sounds like they're still on schedule, but whenever there's a build-out involved, there can be delays.

biggus diggus · #**669** Posted **Nov 13, 2020, 8:29 PM**

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Disgusting. This makes me want to vomit.

Why do you care?

Obadno · #**670** Posted **Nov 13, 2020, 8:37 PM**

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Originally Posted by PHXFlyer11

Disgusting. This makes me want to vomit.

Quite the reaction

One I share but not quite so colorfully.

I dont think I will be visiting this establishment.

exit2lef · #**671** Posted **Nov 14, 2020, 11:53 AM**

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Disgusting. This makes me want to vomit.

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Originally Posted by Obadno

Quite the reaction

One I share but not quite so colorfully.

I dont think I will be visiting this establishment.

Don’t worry. I can start a Metro Phoenix Cat Thread so the haters don’t have to miss any of the feline fun.

Code5 · #**672** Posted **Nov 14, 2020, 8:39 PM**

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Don’t worry. I can start a Metro Phoenix Cat Thread so the haters don’t have to miss any of the feline fun.

Cat cafe's are a big thing in Japan. I think this is quite fascinating to see in downtown! Plus cats are cute. So I'd happily go check this place out.

combusean · #**673** Posted **Nov 15, 2020, 7:41 AM**

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Don’t worry. I can start a Metro Phoenix Cat Thread so the haters don’t have to miss any of the feline fun.

Nah, let's rename Phoenix Development News to The Obadno Cat Thread. Not like anything else is going on.

PHXFlyer11 · #**674** Posted **Nov 16, 2020, 5:37 PM**

You guys can sip your Litterbox Lattes and Furball Frappuccinos. Sounds terribly unsanitary to me.

biggus diggus · #**675** Posted **Nov 16, 2020, 5:39 PM**

Guys I am keeping a list of opinions about cat cafes, I think six months from now it's going to be really important.

ASU Diablo · #**676** Posted **Nov 16, 2020, 5:47 PM**

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Originally Posted by PHXFlyer11

You guys can sip your Litterbox Lattes and Furball Frappuccinos. Sounds terribly unsanitary to me.

exit2lef · #**677** Posted **Nov 16, 2020, 8:21 PM**

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You guys can sip your Litterbox Lattes and Furball Frappuccinos. Sounds terribly unsanitary to me.

With five cats in my house, I'm too far gone to be saved. Seriously, though, the cafe will be set up so that cats can't come into the area where food is prepared and sold. Customers can take their food into the cat area if they wish, but not vice-versa. I don't think that will change the minds of those who don't like cats, but La Gattara will be complying with health regulations.

I don't think it will be any worse than all the "dog friendly" patios at restaurants all over town. At the old site in Tempe, they never truly lived up to the "cafe" in their name because they weren't set up for any food and beverage service.It helped that Four Peaks and Infusion Coffee were around the corner on 8th Street.

Obadno · #**678** Posted **Nov 16, 2020, 8:59 PM**

How am I getting the heat for the cat Cafe

I WAS THE POLITE ONE

pbenjamin · #**679** Posted **Nov 16, 2020, 9:07 PM**

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With five cats in my house, I'm too far gone to be saved. Seriously, though, the cafe will be set up so that cats can't come into the area where food is prepared and sold. Customers can take their food into the cat area if they wish, but not vice-versa. I don't think that will change the minds of those who don't like cats, but La Gattara will be complying with health regulations.

I don't think it will be any worse than all the "dog friendly" patios at restaurants all over town. At the old site in Tempe, they never truly lived up to the "cafe" in their name because they weren't set up for any food and beverage service.It helped that Four Peaks and Infusion Coffee were around the corner on 8th Street.

I don't get out much due to the pandemic, but I think I would be avoiding the dog friendly places while reserving judgment on the cat café.

biggus diggus · #**680** Posted **Nov 23, 2020, 7:00 PM**

An article about Bicycle Nomad Cafe's closing and the information is misrepresented so it struck me as funny enough to post here. Erick hasn't had an ownership stake in the coffee shop in over a year, he owns the brand Bicycle Nomad but was an employee of the bike shop. It's always funny to see how many articles get twisted around by the time they hit print.

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How COVID-19 and rising rent shuttered this downtown Phoenix coffee shop and bike haven

Tirion Morris
Arizona Republic

Cyclists and coffee lovers have one less spot to park their bike in downtown Phoenix as bike dealer and equipment shop The Velo Bike Shop has relocated andit's connected coffee shopBicycle Nomad Cafe has closed.

https://www.azcentral.com/story/ente...ed/6285568002/