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ASU football season is full throttle and Macayo’s Mexican Food in Tempe is celebrating by launching Sun Devil Margaritas! Now available through Saturday, Nov. 30, Sun Devil and margarita fans can sip one of the following specialty cocktails before a game, while watching a game… or any time the margarita mood strikes!   Spicy Margarita — Enjoy a Classic Spicy Margarita with agave, nectar, triple sec and Macayo’s house sweet and sour, $7.99   Sparky Margarita — Kick things up a notch before kickoff with a Sparky Margarita featuring mango, agave, triple sec, Macayo’s sweet and sour, with a Tajin rim and a chile pepper candy garnish, $7.99   For more about Macayo’s Mexican Food, visit macayo.com.

Give thanks for not having to cook this Thanksgiving! Chompie’s has announced its dine-in and to-go specials, as well as Thanksgiving Feast meal packages, so guests and hosts can have the day off from cooking!   On Thursday, Nov. 28, diners can enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal at Chompie’s locations around the valley, or they can take this dish to enjoy at home. The meal includes:   White meat turkey breast Stuffing Cranberry relish Mashed potatoes with pan gravy Home-style string beans Candied yams Fresh baked knot rolls with butter Slice of apple or pumpkin pie   This meal is available for dine-in or to-go at Chompie’s sit-down locations from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The price is $29.99 per adult and $14.99 for children 10 and under, plus tax and gratuity.   For Thanksgiving hosts, the following Thanksgiving Feast meal packages are now available for pre-order:   The Traditional Meal generously serves 12 to 15 people for $299.99, plus tax and gratuity, and includes:   Extra-large whole oven roasted turkey Homemade stuffing Homemade gravy Cranberry relish Mashed potatoes Candied yams Homestyle green beans Fresh baked dinner rolls Two nine-inch pies (one pumpkin and one apple)   The Basic Dinner generously serves 12 to 15 people for $249.99, plus tax and gratuity, and includes:   Extra-large whole oven roasted turkey Homemade stuffing Homemade gravy Cranberry relish Fresh baked dinner rolls One nine-inch pie (choice of pumpkin or apple)   An ample array of additional dinner and dessert items are available to purchase a la carte. Complete menus can be viewed and orders can be placed at chompies.com. Large catering orders can be made by calling Chompie’s catering experts at 480-348-2287.

Why spend days in the kitchen preparing a Thanksgiving feast when the pit pros at Full Speed Chicken and Ribs and Little Miss BBQ can do it instead?   Holiday hosts can choose from an array of traditional turkey day options, prepared to perfection and ready to serve or reheat with instructions. Selections at each location include:   Full Speed Chicken and Ribs Whole Turkey Breast, $65 Thanksgiving Side Bundle, $175 Serving four to six, this bundle features: Macaroni & Cheese Crispy Fingerling Potatoes Roasted Brussels Sprouts Stuffing Brisket-Turkey Gravy (1 quart) Cranberry Sauce (1 pint) 12 Noble Bread Pull-Apart Dinner Rolls/Hawaiian Buns Full-size Pecan Pie Stuffing, $20 Ranch Style Beans, $20 Mac and Cheese, $20 Cranberry Sauce, $8 Brisket-Turkey Gravy (1 quart), $16 Pull-Apart Dinner Rolls, $10 Full-Size (9-inch) Pecan Pie, $30   BBQ sauces and seasonings can also be added to enhance any order. Pre-orders are now being taken at eatfullspeed.com. Orders will be available for pick-up at Full Speed on Thursday, Nov. 28 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.   Little Miss BBQ (University and Sunnyslope locations) Whole Turkey Breast, $65 Large Whole Brisket, $175 Thanksgiving Side Bundle, $175 Serving four to six, this bundle features: Macaroni & Cheese Crispy Fingerling Potatoes Roasted Brussels Sprouts Stuffing Brisket-Turkey Gravy (1 quart) Cranberry Sauce (1 pint) 12 Noble Bread Pull-Apart Dinner Rolls/Hawaiian Buns Full-size Pecan Pie Stuffing, $20 Ranch Style Beans, $20 Mac and Cheese, $20 Cranberry Sauce, $8 Brisket-Turkey Gravy (1 quart), $16 Pull-Apart Dinner Rolls, $10 Full-Size (9-inch) Pecan Pie, $30   BBQ sauces and seasonings can also be added to enhance any order. Pre-orders are now being taken at littlemissbbq.com. Orders will be available for pick-up on Thursday, Nov. 28 between 9 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. at Little Miss BBQ locations.   For more about Full Speed Chicken and Ribs, visit eatfullspeed.com; for more about Little Miss BBQ, visit littlemissbbq.com.

Fall is in the air (finally!) and on the menu at Chompie’s! The restaurant is rolling out an array of pumpkin flavored desserts for the season as well as an all-new breakfast special — pumpkin pancakes!   Guests can enjoy the pumpkin pancake plate for $11.99 or make it a complete meal with two eggs any style and choice of bacon or sausage for an additional $4.79.   This special and an array of delectable pumpkin-flavored sweet treats are available at Chompie’s locations from Tuesday, Oct. 15 through Tuesday, Dec. 31! Don’t forget to pick up some frightfully fun Halloween cookies too!   For more about Chompie’s, visit chompies.com.

Pumpkin lovers rejoice — Thai Chili 2 Go is getting into the pumpkin game. This season, Thai Chili 2 Go locations around the valley are offering the following two exclusive pumpkin-centric items:   Pumpkin Curry, starting at $14 Pumpkin Spice Thai Tea, $5   TC2Go’s Pumpkin Curry and Pumpkin Spice Thai Tea are available for a limited time only — through Saturday, Nov. 30. Get ‘em before they’re gone!   For more about Thai Chili 2 Go, visit  tc2go.com.

This holiday season, Chompie’s is helping foodies give the perfect gift that never goes out of style — the gift of good taste… plus a bonus!   From Friday, Nov. 1 through Tuesday, Dec. 31, when purchasing a gift card in the amount of $50, gift-givers will receive a free bonus gift card in the amount of $10!   Gift cards are available for purchase at Chompie’s locations around the valley. For more about Chompie’s, visit chompies.com.

Raise a glass to new weekly specials at Phoenix City Grille! Come for one or come for them all! Martini Mondays What makes Mondays a little better? Cocktails! Every Monday, guests can enjoy martinis and Manhattans all day long for just $10 each!   Take-Out Tuesdays Too busy to dine in? No problem — on Tuesdays, guests that make a phone-ahead take-out order after 4 p.m. will receive 15% off their order! (Don’t forget to mention this promo when calling in the order.) Wine Down Wednesdays Every Wednesday after 4 p.m., guests can enjoy 25% off their favorite bottle featured on PCG’s Under $100 list. Happy Hour Enjoy special pricing on food and beverages every day from 3-6 p.m. Brunch Happy Hour During brunch, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sundays, specialty cocktails are just $10 each and bottles of sparkling wine are half price — perfect for “build your own” mimosas! For more about Phoenix City Grille, visit phoenixcitygrille.com.

This November, the LDV Winery Tasting Room is hosting a wide array of activities and events designed to get guests in the holiday spirit! Guests are invited to pop into the Tasting Room for a “sip stop” during a holiday shopping day, add one (or all!) of these events to their calendar or schedule a guided tasting experience with the LDV wine experts to kick start the spirited season!   November events include:   Cooking with Wine Saturday, Nov. 2 | 10:30 a.m.-noon Enjoy a glass of LDV wine and nibbles while gaining tips on how to enhance any meal by cooking with wine! This event is free for LDV Wine Club members and $20, plus tax and gratuity for non-members.   Wine Wednesday Paint & Sip Wednesday, Nov. 13 | 6-8 p.m. Led by the experts at Paint the Party Mobile Art Studio, this month’s event features creating art using melted wine bottles. Admission includes materials and tutorial. Call 480-664-4822 for more details.   Library Wine Tasting and Nibbles Sunday, Nov. 17 | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The LDV co-owners are opening up the LDV cellar for tastings of older vintage wines. Guests are invited to taste how these wines are aging and join the discussion as LDV winemaker Curt Dunham guides them through the tasting experience. Wines sampled will be available for purchase. This event is free for LDV Wine Club Members and $20, plus tax and gratuity for non-members.   Mixed Media Collage Making Monday, Nov. 18 | 6-8 p.m. LDV Winery hosts a mixed media collage class centered around gratitude and thankfulness led by award-winning designer Julie Wolf. Supplies, creative guidance and one glass of LDV wine are included; additional wine will be available for purchase at happy hour prices. Cost is $50, plus tax and $25% gratuity.   Pie and Wine Tasting Saturday, Nov. 23 and Sunday, Nov. 24 | All day In honor of fall’s favorite sweet treat – pie — guests can enjoy a scrumptious pie and wine pairing special featuring choice of a slice of apple pie or a slice of pumpkin pie paired with a glass of LDV red or white wine. The cost for this pie pairing is $15, plus tax and gratuity.   Charcuterie Making Course Tuesday, Nov. 26 | 6-7:30 p.m. During this casual and interactive class led by the She Shed Chef Liza Noriega, guests will learn to make their own charcuterie board to enjoy with a glass of their favorite LDV wine or to take home. The cost of this class is $60, plus tax and 25% gratuity.   As the holiday season kicks into full gear, LDV Winery is the perfect place to pick up one-of-a-kind wine-centric gifts, host a gathering or simply stop in for a relaxing glass of wine with friends.   To register for these events or to arrange a private party, call 480-664-4822. For more about LDV Winery, visit ldvwinery.com.

Cosanti Originals is pleased to present a community art show featuring a variety of one-of-a-kind works by employees and partners. The artwork, including ceramics, paintings, 3D art, photos, prints and jewelry, will be on exhibit in Cosanti’s North Apse Annex, also known as the rain chain room, from Monday, Nov. 4 through Wednesday, Nov. 27. All artwork displayed will be available for sale.   For more information about Cosanti, visit cosanti.com

Seafood lovers are invited to bring a fresh taste of the ocean to their holiday tables this year with the help of Chula Seafood! All three Arizona locations — Chula Uptown Phoenix, Chula South Scottsdale and Chula North Scottsdale — are featuring the following catering platters and kits that are perfect for holiday celebrations: The Ultimate Seafood Party — Lobster roll platter, sashimi platter, 24 shucked oysters, shrimp cocktail and Caesar salad Lobster Roll Platter — 20 half cold-style lobster rolls on Noble bread split tops Chef’s Choice Sashimi Platter — Seasonal fresh fish, sushi rice, wasabi, ginger and Juan sauce (sold by the pound) Shrimp Cocktail with house cocktail sauce and lemons (sold by the pound approx. 10 shrimp per pound) Chef’s Choice Smoked Fish Platter — House-cured and smoked fish, pickled goods, sauces and Noble bread (sold by the pound) Oyster Kit Combo Raw/Grilled — 24 un-shucked oysters, Noble bread, chef’s choice butter, lemons, mignonette, hot sauce and oyster knife Raw Oyster Kit — 12 or 24 un-shucked oysters, lemon, mignonette, hot sauce and oyster knife Grilled Oyster Kit — 12 or 24 un-shucked oysters, Noble bread, chef’s choice butter, lemons and Chula oyster knife Lobster Roll Kit — Guests’ choice of hot- or cold-style rolls to serve five; includes Noble bread split tops and potato chips Fish Taco Kit — 2lbs. of halibut, shrimp, swordfish or salmon with all the fixings, with the option to take home and grill or pick up prepared and ready to eat Bagel Kit — 1lb. smoked fish or lox, capers, cream cheese, cucumber, pickled jalapeno and onions, and a half dozen everything bagels Chula DIY Sushi Kit — Chef’s choice sashimi-grade fish and everything needed to make hand rolls, sushi rolls or nigiri In addition to these packages, Chula Seafood has some exclusive specialty items available for the holiday season, including, but not limited to, the following: -Red Russian King Crab -Live Lobster -Lobster Meat and Lobster Tails -Full Case of Oysters -Littleneck Clams -Salt Spring Mussels -1.5-2 lb. Whole Branzino -1 oz. Italian White Sturgeon Caviar -1 oz. Californian White Sturgeon Caviar -2 oz. Riverence Trout Roe -Smoked Salmon and Lox -Fish Bones and Fish Heads for stocks These holiday catering kits and specialty items are in addition to Chula Seafood’s usual supply of fresh fish and seafood such as salmon, ahi, scallops, swordfish, shrimp, halibut and more. Call the preferred location directly to order holiday catering kits and specialty items, or to request something not listed on Chula’s menu. For more about Chula Seafood, visit chulaseafood.com.