I just looked at the wine and spirits pricing and what the f*ck!?

$42 Hendricks martini
$34 paper plane
$42 for a pour of Booker's that sells retail for $88/bottle.
Cocktails have decent ingredients but nothing that warrants this level of uncharge.

Wine List is predictable and way marked up ...

I agree that good execution of the standard Mastro menu is an improvement over what was coming out of that kitchen but there was something homey about the Durant's menu and feel, that I'd hate to see lost.

We had Myke's Mushroom pizza last week. Nicely roasted mushrooms, some aged Gouda and scamorza, buttered walnuts, sprinkles of fresh mint. All goodness.

This is not the Golden Steer you're looking for. *purposeful hand wave*

Ya, that cherry was good. Myke's seasonal fruit pizzas usually have such a great balance.

We've been taking classes at Mesa Arts Center for the past 2 years and nearly every Wed when class is in session, Lill and I go to Cider Corps / Myke's for lunch.

Our typical order is a Seasonal Salad, a pizza, and a pint each of cider. The salad is a mix of greens and radishes from Steadfast Farm ...

Yes, they are the same group. They also have a BBQ place, more like the Mesa Airport one, down in Queen Creek. I've only been to the Gilbert MexiQ as I've heard mixed reaction on their main BBQ spots.
We've been twice more since this post and stuck with Mex platters. Ya, their brisket isn't LMB ...

I like all the Top Picks of BD, San Merican, Pastene, and Mutti. Pastene has been my choice for 45+ years with the occasional Cento when I run out of Pastene. A couple of 12 packs usually last me between their $35 flat rate shipping deals.

Annual new batch of Primary Beans is available. Our box just arrived. Yay!

Any recommendations for within walking distance of Club/Hotel Congress? We haven't been in ages but are going down for a show in a couple of weeks, and I don't know what's around or what's good these days. Thanks in advance!

We went for a one-nighter a couple of weeks ago. Had dinner at Charro ...