Mingle & Graze is a cute locally owned café and charcuterie maker in downtown Chandler. You can…read moreorder charcuterie boards but they also have a full menu of sandwiches, salads etc. I came in with a group and there was plenty of seating. The ambiance is very cute as well. We all got the lunch special which is a half sandwich with either salad or soup for $13.50. I got the blue cow grilled cheese and tomato soup. What a delicious sandwich! It had roast beef, a jam, pepper relish, havarti and blue cheese. It was really tasty and just the right amount of blue cheese to be tasty and not overwhelming. Everyone in our group enjoyed their meal though I will say the person who got the brie, fig jam and prosciutto one was especially happy!

Stopped in today to order a charcuterie board for a wine tasting at my house in a couple of nights…read more I had heard about mingle and graze and sampled a number of their amazing cheeses when I was at wine tastings at Spin The Bottle right around the corner. This is a husband and wife team that manage and own both places. While standing at the counter, deciding what charcuterie board I was going to order I took a quick look at their menu and boy does it look good. Hummus boards, salads, and sandwiches. All freshly made in this little café, which is small but charming there is an outdoor patio with like four tables , but it's far too hot this summer to eat out there. For sure I'll be back in the fall out there with Luna enjoying this wonderful café. I was there with my daughter and what caught her eye was the muffaletta sandwich. A classic I couldn't get past the menu, grilled cheese sandwich, options, and asked the owner what was her favorite and recommendation. She immediately said the grilled cheese with birria and I think a Gouda cheese. We grabbed one of the booths and the sandwiches were out shortly. OMG, they both were unbelievable, but I had trouble keeping my daughter's hand off my plate. Honestly, this is one of the best grilled cheese I've ever had. And I consider myself a grilled cheese aficionado. Mingle & Graze is in a central downtown Chandler location, lots of parking out front. Love these little non-chain cafés with great homemade food that's different and original. I highly recommend you check out this place and when the weather is a bit nicer, order some food and sit out on the patio with a nice bottle of wine curated from Spin The Bottle. What a great spot

I was a regular when Cheese n Stuff was under its original ownership and was nervous to try out the…read morenewly reimagined north central deli. Despite my reservations, the new Cheese n Stuff kept its original charm with an updated interior and renewed commitment to sandwich excellence! I ordered a tuna sandwich and a doughboy at the counter. My order probably took about 7 minutes to prepare which I spent perusing the restaurant merch stand. While the sandwiches aren't aesthetically beautiful, the flavor packs a punch! Thoroughly enjoyed my experience and I'm appreciative that the new ownership didn't deviate too far from what made the original so special. Will definitely be coming back!

Running errands on Friday in Phoenix and passed by Cheese and Stuff around noon. We have passed by…read morehere numerous times since living in Phoenix for over 30 years. Today, we decided to give this small, old sub shop a try. There is no real inside dining and prodimantly a grab and go stop. A decent line formed inside. We ordered the Manhattan special with double pastrami, slaw, thousand island dressing and Swiss cheese on a hoagie roll. The other sandwich was pastrami with Swiss cheese. The meats are Boar's Head and served cold. The sandwiches were ok, not overwhelming or huge flavor bombs. The prices are reasonable and obviously a long-time sandwich shop in midtown Phoenix must be doing something right. I don't feel the need to return and try them again. Cheese and Stuff is a staple for the neighborhood high schoolers. Give them a try and draw your own conclusion.

My best friend introduced me to Shea Cheese and I think I am now their biggest fan…read more I love cheese and supporting small businesses, so this was the perfect marriage. I have visited twice (so far!) and been thoroughly impressed. With my first visit, my bestie and I shared a two-person sized board with no meat, so maximum cheese. We were able to sample the cheeses before committing them to a spot on our board. The team at Shea Cheese paired our selections with other charcuterie items to make a perfect grazing board. We also spilt the turkey and brie sandwich. The sandwich was paired with the most delicious kettle chips as well. For my second visit, I went with the pizza grilled cheese (sans olives) and got a pimento cheese sandwich to go for my mother. We were both beyond pleased with our grub. Of note, right next door to Shea Cheese is Shea Lounge, which is a little bookstore and lounge to enjoy your cheesy items. I am beyond impressed by this spot and am already looking forward to my next visit.

I booked a bread + cheese pairing at Shea Cheese for my Mom & I after reading about their events…read moreonline (thanks Reddit). The event was a visit to Proof Bakery to see how the dough is *literally* made before heading back to Shea Cheese for the tasting. It was also BYOB. Overall, we had a great time. The space was cute and intimate, and the tasting was plentiful. They did open up the shop after the event too, so we were able to buy some deli meats and a bottle of natty wine. Their food menu looked soooo yummy, I look forward to coming back for lunch and for another event. Shea Cheese is a small business, owned by a couple who ensured that the experience was awesome. I definitely recommend stopping by and checking out their cookbook collection too. My only critique for the tasting was that they included a pimento cheese, which they make, that has mayo in it. I personally would've preferred they added one of their more unique options instead as neither my mom or I ate that part of the board (mostly due to the mayo).

We got a gift card here and WOW! As soon as you walk in, you're immediately blown away by the…read moreincredible selection. The variety of meats alone is impressive, but it doesn't stop there! They've got everything from barbecuing essentials and specialty seasonings to bold hot sauces and even a cold beer to enjoy while you shop. And then you make your way to that beautiful deli counter. That's when you truly appreciate the value of a real butcher. The quality, expertise, and personal service, it's a completely different experience compared to your typical grocery store. They also have 'cuts' of bone for your furry friends. We grabbed a bone for our dog and can't wait for him to enjoy it! Von Hanson's isn't just a deli... it's a place for anyone (new to grilling or professionals) who wants to enjoy quality meat and find whatever they need to cook it!

I came to Von Hanson's because I was recommended by my sister. She buys treats for her dogs here…read more They have a good selection of dehydrated animal products like beef tracheas, chicken feet, pigs tails, smoked bones, etc. They also sell ground beef, chicken with organ meat or with carrots/green beans if you make your own pet food. They offer products from local business Happy Tails- pup cakes and treats. The staff is friendly and the place is clean and their products look presentable and fresh. I highly recommend if you want to incorporate these types of products to your fur pet's diet.

Super happy with the Board Karissa put together for my Daughter's Wedding Reception. It was truly a…read morepiece of art. It was enjoyed by all the guests. Highly recommend her beautiful Boards.

I am a highly satisfied repeat customer of Beyond the Board. Each experience has been perfect. I…read morehave had their boards at a number of parties and get togethers I have both hosted and attended. Everything is always a hit and is as gorgeous as it is delicious! The quality and presentation are top notch. I really love ordering boards and boxes as gifts. I use them for business transaction gifts, as well as personal thank you and holiday gifts. Their grazing tables are incredible and unique! Beyond the Board is always very professional and reliable. All I have to do is send my order over and they take it from there- even delivery! Next thing I know I receive a shocked thank you from the very happy recipient. The occasions are endless to enjoy the many offerings Beyond the Board provides. I highly recommend them!

We had a little event at our home with a speaker. I wanted to serve an appetizer and drinks but…read moredidn't want to have to spend a lot of time preparing food. (Not my forte!). I decided to look online to see who could make a charcuterie board for me. And lucky for me XOXO Charcuterie came up in my search. I went to the website and saw the most adorable charcuterie boats...single portions!! OMG! That was perfect. People came in, grabbed a "boat", a drink and found a seat and settled down to listen to our speaker. But, back to the "boats". It was super easy to order them online. A quick text to check the date with Masha and after she gave me the go ahead, I just ordered them on her website. The best part? They delivered them at precisely the time she said they would! And, not only were they charming to look at, but they were delicious. Everyone loved them. They looked exactly like they looked on the website. I would highly recommend using XOXO CHARCUTERIE and I'm looking forward to contacting XOXO for our next event.

Charcuterie boards have become part of our annual Thanksgiving meal tradition... We tend to have a…read morelong cocktail hour and charcuterie boards are perfect for guests to nosh on during this time. So instead of preparing this year's charcuterie board myself, I splurged and had XOXO create a masterpiece instead... and it was a hit! The ordering on the website was easy enough and after some texting back and forth, I had clear direction on the pick-up time too. It was ready upon arrival and it was beautiful and extremely tasty. The board and all of the ingredients were high quality. Our guests were pleased and so was I! I ate leftovers for days after the holiday too as there was plenty of meats, cheeses, honey, fresh fruit, dry fruit, nuts and more... The board was indeed a masterpiece and it came with great little serving utensils as well. I highly recommend XOXO and look forward to using them again in the future!

When I lived in Scottsdale & Mesa I loved coming for the authentic selections of meat, cheeses,…read morehomemade sweets & bread. The employees are very friendly and helpful. I live in Vegas now and nothing like this here. When I visit, I always shop and bring my freezer bag to take home goodies.

Stopped by after our son told us about this store. Great Selection and very friendly staff and…read moreknowledgeable to help with serving suggestions. Will return again and again

Block and Butcher is a wonderful find and a fabulous neighborhood Gem!…read moreDonna gave exquisite service, charming, love her energy and smile. Gabe was very attentive as well. Janine the owner is so kind, informative and accommodating. This little place is the size of a duck, but it has the heart of a bison. I absolutely love all of the variety of meat they carry. From Poultry, bison, veal, pork, duck, chicken, fish, shrimp, salmon, lobster and fresh steaks. They also carry flavored salts, spices, and plenty of pick up items to choose from it has now become my newest and greatest little butcher. I honestly cannot wait to go back. I WOULD RECOMMEND

Discovered this local place a few years ago. Was looking for a tomahawk steak and every place…read morenearby was sold old. Ordered the steak online and Brent was very easy to work with and kept in contact about when the steak would be available for pick up. They also carry other local items like Voodoo Ranger cheese and Bad Dog salsa. They even have candy sticks, cotton candy, flavored popcorn and other sweets. Competitive prices, great selection and outstanding service.

Always a pleasure at DeFalco's! Great food, nice people, and sometimes free cannoli's ;) no…read morecomplaints!

...so I had a business dinner to host and i was planning on making my sauce. Time just didn't…read morepermit so I found my self at De Falco's. Look I'm from the Bronx (little Italy..Arthur Ave) and let's face it I'm a Italian food snob. We found delicious Locatelli cheese (a Grandma Rose staple in our house), beautiful cavatelli's, nice fresh mozzy in the water (caprese salad). I was also impressed to find the nice Cento tomatoes....like I was on Arthur Ave. Really a fabulous store. I also saw really nice sausage....You want something nice italian, they have it.,, the real deal..not fake shit. Also want to thank John who took care of us...totally five stars. You have a customer for life. Molte grazie!!!!

There are restaurants, and then there are hidden gems like this neat little Italian eatery where…read morethe line between "dining out" and "being adopted by the cook" disappears in the best possible way. From the moment we walked in, the cook herself greeted us with the kind of warm, genuine smile that makes you forget you're in a public space. By the end of the evening she had invited us to her actual home for cooking lessons--like we'd known her for years instead of minutes. That kind of unscripted hospitality is rarer than a perfect risotto. And the food? Pure deliciousness that matches the heart. Every bite sang with bright, honest Italian flavors--nothing fussy, nothing fake, just layers of garlic, herbs, tomatoes, and cheese that taste like they came straight from someone's nonna's Sunday table. The dishes were so full of soul you could almost hear the wooden spoon scraping the bottom of the pot. It's a small, unassuming spot that somehow manages to feel both intimate and alive. You leave not just full, but genuinely happy, already daydreaming about that next visit (and those promised cooking lessons). If you want Italian food that tastes like love served on a plate, stop searching. You've found it. Five radiant stars. Go. Bring friends. Learn to cook. Repeat.

It's Arizona Restaurant week and she-who-must-be-obeyed and I decided to dine at Dolce Vita Italian…read moreGrocer as it's became our favorite East Valley purveyor of gelato. We each selected the $44 set meal that included a Caprese salad and bread, fried calamari, hot bruschetta ragu, Sicilian-style lasagna and, ta da, gelato for desert. The fresh mozzarella was so gorgeous we ordered 2 balls to takeaway. Hot bruschetta ragu was simply lovely bread topped with a meat ragu and melted mozzarella. Honestly, we've had better calamari and would prefer a marinara sauce versus what tasted like French fry sauce. The lasagna was delicious and the serving of such a size we happily brought some home. My partner ordered South Africa Dark chocolate and Reese's gelato whilst I ordered Madagascar vanilla and key lime gelato. Whilst Dolce Vita is a restaurant it felt and tasted as if we were eating at someone's home. The young staff were super attentive and very knowledgeable about all on offer. I highly recommend you give Dolce Vita a go!