Tips
Macayo's Mexican Kitchen
No trip to Arizona for Spring Training is complete without enjoying the best tasting Mexican food around. Macayo's Mexican Kitchen is a Valley of the Sun tradition, serving delicious chimichangas, tacos and enchiladas in town since 1946. Before or after the Cubs game, fans can visit any of 3 our East Valley locations in Mesa at Dobson & Baseline, Downtown Tempe at 3 rd St. & Ash, and Ahwatukee at 48 th St & Warner.
www.macayo.com
Sluggo's Sports Grill
They are the official Spring Training Headquarters for Cubs fans and are located 1 mile south of Hohokam across the street from the Mesa Marriott. Walls of memorabelia to relive those childhood memories while you dine or enjoy a cold beverage. They offer smoking, non-smoking and patio seating (2 patios) for you to relax on before or after catching practice or a game. On home game days they offer a complimentary shuttle for our patrons and a $4.95 All- U - Can - Eat Breakfast buffet (9-11am). Website: www.sluggosgrill.com phone: 480-844-8448.
Cubs fans on the lawn
Very passionate fans yet very much involved in the experience of the game…partying, talking, kind of like a big tailgate party. Most people are hanging out on the blankets in the lawn, but there is definitely as social/party vibe to the experience. Lots of loud talkers and excited people.
Best Places to Eat and Best Sports Bars
In Mesa, Vito's is the best Italian restaurant in the valley. It's not fancy, just good. If you miss good pizza, Vito's is your place. The Blue Adobe has great New Mexican cuisine, and you might spot some Cubs people there. Like it hot? Go to Los Dos Molinos in Mesa. You will need the pitcher of water, but the food is outstanding.
The tourists love Don and Charlie's in Old Town Scottsdale. The service is friendly, and the sports memorabilia is great. Be prepared to wait. For breakfast, Cubs great Billy Williams and I like T.C. Eggington's on the south end of Mesa near U.S. Route 60.
In Mesa, I like R.T. O'Sullivan's on Southern. Sluggo's in downtown Mesa is the old Harry Caray and Steve Stone place. It still has a Chicago feel. Tempe, Ariz., home of Arizona State University, has a bevy of places to enjoy a beverage, food and sports. These places get crowded at NCAA tourney time.
Bruce Miles - Daily Herald Chicago
Dos Gringos Southwestern Patio Grilles
Over the past decade, Dos Gringos has become a “Spring Training Tradition” for fans across the nation. Fans flock to these Arizona renowned patio bars for cold cervezas and award winning tacos. With locations in Tempe, Old Town Scottsdale and the all new Mesa location, Dos Gringos has you covered no matter where the your teams are playing. You can't go wrong with their laid back and friendly atmosphere, award winning tacos and most importantly, inexpensive drinks. Stop by and kick back on the huge patios and see what all the fuss is about at the number one Corona purchaser in the nation and the number two in the WORLD! Whether it's going to be a happy hour meeting place or a weekend party destination Dos Gringos takes care of all your partying needs. So strap on those party hats and come and visit the #1 day drinking spots in the country...after all, they did invent drinking. 1944 S Greenfield Mesa, AZ 85206 (NW Corner of Greenfield and Baseline)
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Wood can't avoid 15-day DL
The Cubs placed closer Kerry Wood on the 15-day disabled list for the 12th time in his career with fingers crossed that this stint will be the shortest of them all.
07/24/2008 08:14 PM
Cubs fans still trying to solve 1969
This is what hangs over the heads of Cubs fans, the dark cloud that follows them everywhere, the creaking ceiling above them that could come crashing down any minute. This is why anxiety is their way of life, why they cringe the instant a Steve Bartman sticks out his glove or Kerry Wood starts picking at a blister.
07/24/2008 10:00 AM
Soriano's return sparks Cubs' bats
Reed Johnson belted a fan-aided grand slam and Derrek Lee hit a solo homer to back Ted Lilly and lead the Cubs to a 10-6 victory Wednesday night over the Arizona Diamondbacks to maintain sole possession of first place in the Central Division.
07/24/2008 02:05 AM
Cubs welcome brief stop home
After a 2-4 road trip, the Cubs open a brief, but welcome four-game series against the Florida Marlins.
07/24/2008 01:53 AM
Cubs activate Soriano from DL
The Cubs activated Alfonso Soriano from the disabled list, and he was leading off and starting in left field for the series finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
07/23/2008 08:14 PM
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