Light rail + foodies = WIN!

Thursday night, the first Light Rail Dine Around took place in central Phoenix and despite SB1070 protests and crazy monsoon weather, it was a tremendous success! Hanny’s, St. Francis, Smeeks, Tracy Dempsey and Cartel Coffee Lab were all on top of their game and served up fabulous food. Many attendees were introduced to the light rail and discovered that things are happening in central Phoenix.

Dessert at Smeeks

Image by Fred von Graf

This event was months in the making, as the idea progressed from CenPhoCamp to discussions to actual implementation. I want to extend huge thanks to Susie Timm and her fantastic team at Foodies Like Us. Without their work and handling of the logistics, this event wouldn’t have been nearly as high in quality as it was. Thanks also to Locals Only: Phoenix for featuring the light rail dine around during their broadcast from Smeeks.

Additionally, I want to thank my food-loving fellow light rail riders, Tony Arranaga of Light Rail Blogger and David Bickford of PHX Rail Food for joining forces and lending their opinions, advice and expertise to bring this event to fruition. And finally, the biggest thanks go to the foodies who attended and made the whole event worthwhile! I loved meeting new people and having a hand in introducing them to the fine food which can be found along the light rail.

Great things are happening. Let’s keep getting better, Phoenix!

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  • Tony

    We set out to do two things: Get first time riders on the light rail and encourage people to try a new dining destination along the central Phoenix portion of the line. Mission accomplished on both tasks! Thanks to the Foodies Like Us and Locals Only: Phoenix crews for all their work!