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By Marlene Montanez
New Mexican Eatery Opens in Gilbert
Chile fans will love the New Mexican cuisine served at the newly opened La Ristra New Mexican Kitchen in Gilbert . Every year , the owners travel to New Mexico to find the finest green and red chilis , which are then roasted and used in the La Ristra ’ s dishes . The 5,000 -sq . -ft . restaurant includes a main dining room , private party space and a bar featuring more than 100 different tequilas . Try the Enchanted Pork Roast , a pork shank which is slow cooked and marinated in garlic . For live entertainment , stop by on Friday and Saturday nights and enjoy flamenco performances . 638 E . Warner Rd ., Gilbert . 480.545.2880 , laristraaz . com .
Brighton Supporting the Arts
Through the end of July , 50 % of every sale of the Independence Charm Holder Bracelet ($ 58 ) and American I . D . Bracelet ($ 48 ) sold at Brighton Chandler Fashion Center will benefit the Chandler Center for the Arts ’ Youth Arts Programming . Brighton ’ s 172 stores annually participate in the nationwide effort , each choosing a local 501 ( c )( 3 ) charity program or school to receive the donation . This is the second year in a row the Brighton location at Chandler Fashion Center has chosen Chandler Center for the Arts as the recipient of this fundraising effort , with more than $ 8,000 raised for youth programs last year . 480.726.0263 , brighton . com .
Recycle Your Wardrobe
Not sure what to do with those old clothes ? Take them to Rag-O-Rama ’ s newly-opened location in Tempe . The specialty resale shop buys , sells and trades the latest fashions for men and women . You ’ ll find clothing , accessories , one-of-a-kind items , sunglasses , costumes and more . And as a special thank you , service men and women can enjoy 20 % off purchases made this July 4-July 7 . 601 W . University Dr ., Tempe , ragorama . com .
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