At the time I am writing this we have now been sheltering in place over 6 weeks. The governor has just announced we can start dining out again, and a few new services are available. What I wouldn't give for a trip to the salon. Many of our local business have shut their doors for good. Our local spotlight businesses this month could use your business now & in the future. Most local businesses have already lost massive amounts of revenue as people self-quarantined With weeks’ worth of lost income, the local businesses that are so integral to the fabric and character of Gilbert may not have the margin to survive. Here’s a few local businesses that would really appreciate your support right now and have some great creative ways to still purchase things in a safe way.
Someburros
2597 S. Market St.Gilbert, AZ 85295
1335 E. Baseline Rd. Gilbert, AZ 85233
Someburros is a family owned and operated restaurant business that was founded by George and Mary Vasquez in 1986. Since the day they opened their doors, the amazing community that surrounded Someburros really helped get them started on the right foot. Since then, the children and grandchildren of the Vasquez family have become involved in the operation, and helped to keep that sense of community alive! Today, in the minced of COVID-19 Someburros has worked to continue to provide meals for the community and jobs for its employees with its ten valley locations.
Arizona BBQ Company
1534 E Ray Rd #110
Gilbert, AZ 85296
We love great food, we love Gilbert, and we love giving back to this amazing community. Our dream was to open a restaurant in the same place where we raised our kids, the community where we worship and that has nurtured us for so long.
At Arizona BBQ Company, we demonstrate our love for others by feeding them, and nothing demonstrates that love and feeds the soul the way comfort food does. When we created our menu, we wanted to offer old favorites as well as flavors of the Southwest. That’s why the sauces served with our dry smoked meats include local flavors like green chili and habanero, our Mac ‘n Cheese comes with house-cured bacon and green chili, and every barbecue platter comes with a side of fresh tortillas.
We don’t have any fancy mottos or mission statements. All we want to do is offer you great food at a great price. Thanks for letting us do that.
Golfland Sunsplash
155 W. Hampton Ave Mesa, AZ 85210
Country Club and US60
Golfland Sunsplash is Arizona’s premier family fun destination. Featuring over 30 exciting rides and attractions in one location! From thrilling water slides , to award winning miniature golf, Golfland Family Fun Center and Sunsplash Water Park has something for the whole family! We can’t wait to see you here! We are easy to find just outside of Gilbert in Mesa, AZ Golfland is offering special admission pricing for Gilbert Lifestyle Readers. Just order online or the mobile ap and use the discount code GilbertLifestyle
Sonoran Smile Orthodontics
4015 S. Arizona Ave. #7; 480.988.0028
Dr. Asgari, Dr. Vu, Dr. Cox, Dr. Christensen and the Sonoran Smile Orthodontics team believes everyone deserves a healthy, confident, and affordable smile. Additionally, the team is part of the community and is always looking for ways to give back—whether it's a school dental hygiene presentation or subsidizing orthodontic work for those in need.
Sonoran Smile Orthodontics creates custom treatment plans using leading-edge techniques that address clinical and aesthetic needs. The practice has kept fees low and hasn't raised them for the past 10 years. Your finished smile will be one you love for a lifetime!
The practice offers complimentary consultations at its Chandler and Gilbert offices, and is also open Saturdays for convenience. It would be their honor to help you transform your smile and your life.
Forever Lawn – East Valley
480.813.2235
ForeverLawn East Valley is an all-inclusive source for superior quality artificial grass products and premium installation for both residences and commercial projects. Offering more than 20 varieties of the finest artificial grass alternatives, ForeverLawn East Valley offers money and resource-saving alternatives to traditional landscaping options. Products include DuPont™ ForeverLawn® Select Synthetic Grass, K9Grass®, Playground Grass™, SplashGrass™, GolfGreens™, and SportsGrass®.
ForeverLawn owner Scott Hamel has a combined 25 years of experience in the custom home building, architectural, and landscape design industry, and he is devoted to providing the same quality and detail-oriented service that has been a key staple in his business practice since day one.
ForeverLawn East Valley is a ForeverLawn dealer in Chandler, serving the East Valley.
John A. Garza, DDS, LVIF, FIAPA, BSC
754 South Val Vista Drive, Suite 106 Gilbert, AZ
Dr. Garza is a Physiologic/Cosmetic/Neuromuscular General dentist in Gilbert, AZ. An Innovator with over 25 Years experience In dentistry Dr. Garza has been practicing dentistry in the valley since 1994. His emphasis is in neuromuscular dentistry, physiologic dentistry, TMJ/TMD and oral facial pain, as well as cosmetic dentistry and smile makeovers. Dr. John Garza and his wife Alicia are very active in the local community, frequently giving back through charitable donations and pro-bono dental treatment for those in need. They have also traveled to the Philippines to provide dental care to poor and underprivileged children. When not working or traveling, Dr. Garza enjoys quality time with his family; he and Alicia have five beautiful children
FASTSIGNS of Gilbert
1981 E Pecos Road | Ste. 104 | Gilbert, AZ 85295
Phone 480-248-7466
In these unusual times, FASTSIGNS of Gilbert is working to bring some sense of normalcy to the community through signage that celebrates our kids, our birthdays and our love for our city. We are here to help schools and parents honor their graduates with yard signs and banners along with making birthdays and anniversaries still feel special. FASTSIGNS wants to assist businesses in letting the community know they are open and the extended services they are offering during these unprecedent circumstances. We are open and accepting orders over the phone and through our web site with local pickup and curbside service. We will get through this, together! #GilbertSTRONG
Market Street Pet Depot
2979 South Market Street, Gilbert, AZ
Market Street PET DEPOT is family owned and operated, and offers all the services and supplies your pets need! Conveniently located next to Costco by the San Tan Mall we offer a Grooming Salon, an over-night Boarding facility which offers daycare play as well, a Retail pet store selling the highest quality food and supplies, small pet adoptions, and a Self-Wash tub area where you can wash your own dog. We are also home to Market Street Pet Hospital, a full service pet hospital that can take care of all your pets medical needs. Dr Vernon, pictured here, has over 20 years experience as a Veterinarian and is a favorite in the area! He is just one of 4 great veterinarians on staff.
The Covid19 pandemic has been a challenge for a lot of people and businesses. We are considered essential so st
Gilbert locals Andi and Damon Ott opened Dog Haus Biergarten in the SanTan Village shopping center last November. Since opening, they’ve put their hearts and souls into building a community with the launch of the Dog Haus Run Club, monthly Tap Takeover events with local breweries, fundraisers and more. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Otts fought hard to keep their restaurant alive and their community well fed. They doubled down on takeout, delivery and curbside pickup, and even launched Haus Market – a grocery store-like service where locals can purchase essential foods to cook at home. Despite the burden the crisis bore, The Otts stepped up during this time to give back to the Gilbert community. Most notably in April they launched their #MakeADifferenceMonday campaign, where every Monday they provided special offers to groups like healthcare workers, teachers and first responders. The Otts are incredibly thankful for the support they’ve received and hopes you keep them in mind when recommending a restaurant or deciding on your next meal.ayed open and implemented extra disinfecting requirements, mask wearing, social distancing and leniency in return and cancellation policies. We were just thankful to be open and continue taking care of the needs of the good people and pets of Gilbert!
Dog Haus Biergarten - San Tan Village
2224 E. Williamsfield Road, Suite 107, Gilbert, AZ
Gilbert locals Andi and Damon Ott opened Dog Haus Biergarten in the SanTan Village shopping center last November. Since opening, they’ve put their hearts and souls into building a community with the launch of the Dog Haus Run Club, monthly Tap Takeover events with local breweries, fundraisers and more. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Otts fought hard to keep their restaurant alive and their community well fed. They doubled down on takeout, delivery and curbside pickup, and even launched Haus Market – a grocery store-like service where locals can purchase essential foods to cook at home. Despite the burden the crisis bore, The Otts stepped up during this time to give back to the Gilbert community. Most notably in April they launched their #MakeADifferenceMonday campaign, where every Monday they provided special offers to groups like healthcare workers, teachers and first responders. The Otts are incredibly thankful for the support they’ve received and hopes you keep them in mind when recommending a restaurant or deciding on your next meal.
The Amy Jones Group at Keller Williams Integrity First
480.250.3857
Started in Chandler by a single mom who knew the moving experience could be much better than her cross-country relocation, The Amy Jones Group was founded more than a decade ago on the principals of hard work and endless client care. Fast-forward to today, where the all-female powerhouse is owned and operated by Valley native Mindy Jones Nevarez and her team of a dozen full-time real estate agents and staff helping families with nearly $45M in real estate in 2019 alone.
Embedded in the Southeast Valley, The Amy Jones Group strives to educate and empower their clients with the information they need about the local area, local businesses, and the real estate market to help them make the best decisions for their family. With a user-friendly website and strong social media presence, attention to detail and a full marketing portfolio, the Amy Jones Group provides a full range of services to buyers, sellers, and renters choosing to make the Valley their home.
Realtyone Group - Sloat Group
3530 S. Val Vista Drive, Suite #114, Gilbert, AZ
The Sloat Group at Realty ONE Group is one of the top real estate groups in Phoenix. The main goal is to provide outstanding customer service to all clients. The knowledge and experience the team provides is unparalleled. The Sloat group utilizes cutting edge technology trends to provide the most effective marketing. They also understand the importance of clients’ demanding schedules, which is why they have 24/7 availability and assure an efficient process from beginning to end. Client Focused, Results Driven.
While the Sloat team has always been focused on getting unbiased information about our real estate market to their clients and prospective clients so that they can make educated financial decisions, Their team was in the fortunate position to pivot quickly to the changes needed for safe selling and buying. The Sloat team has been doing virtual showings and video consultations for years. They have a heightened sensitivity to each individual's circumstance today. For example, they now supply optional gloves, booties, and masks for any sellers or buyers concerned about safely touring homes. They are using matterport photos and enhanced videos tours to showcase listings. Most importantly, they are letting families know we're here to help, business related or not.
Asrari Endodontics
3303 S. Lindsay Road, Suite 106
Gilbert, Arizona 85297
Dr. Asrari founded Asrari Endodontics in 2004 to provide root canals of Distinctive Quality with Unsurpassed Comfort. Dr. Asrari is a Board Certified Endodontist (Root Canal Specialist), Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics, Specialist Member of the American Association of Endodontists, Fellow of the Arizona Academy of Endodontics, and one of Phoenix Magazine’s Top Dentists for the past five years. In 2018, Dr. Asrari expanded her practice to include Precision Endodontics in Tempe. At both locations she has assembled an expert team of Board Certified/Eligible Endodontists, Dental Assistants, and Patient Care Specialists to fulfill her vision of providing the highest standard of professional care with unsurpassed patient comfort.
We know toothaches can be painful. That’s why we reserve time each day for same day emergencies. As Endodontists, we are trained to diagnose and treat toothaches caused by pulpal inflammation, dental abscess, tooth fractures, or other dental infections resulting in localized pain and swelling. We’ll do everything we can to get you seen the same day and, if possible, start treatment to help the healing process begin.
The Home Selling Team - KW Realty East Valley,
4365 E. Pecos Road, #133, Gilbert, AZ
The topic of the Gilbert area real estate market would be incomplete without mentioning Janine Igliane, the lead agent of The Home Selling Team - KW Realty East Valley.
Janine and The Home Selling Team have earned many awards for their impressive sales volume and notable expertise. BREA Awards named Janine and The Home Selling Team 2017’s #1 Top Producing REALTOR in Gilbert, AZ. SEVRAR’s Young Professionals Network honored Janine 3 years running as a 40 under 40 Winner. Zillow and Real Trends recognized Janine and the team as America’s Best Real Estate Agents.
The Home Selling Team has built their business around serving and giving back to all of the communities where they live and work – food drives for a local charity, sponsoring and helping out at school and community events, organizing garage sales, involvement in local small business groups, hosting community movies and events – anywhere the community can come together and build connections to each other you’ll probably see The Home Selling Team!
Honor Thy Home - Interior Design
Honor Thy Home is an award winning, industry leading interior design company, servicing the East Valley Since 2010. Misty McFadden, the owner and lead designer, is known for her honest and down to Earth personality, attention to detail, and her amazing eye for creativity. Misty McFadden has experience in full service luxury residential design, commercial design, e-design, real estate staging, restyles, remodeling, and new construction. Honor Thy Home specializes in: children's rooms, window treatments (all types), consulting, restyles and e-design.
Honor Thy Home is the only design team in Mesa that has a background in home real estate home lending, home insurance, and home design. Misty has spent years building her team of reliable, and detailed trades people, only available to the interior design industry. She visits several trade shows from Vegas to Highpoint to source and experience all the best vendors as well as styles for her clients.
Interior Essentials
2757 S. San Tan Village, Parkway, Ste, 101, Gilbert, AZ
Are you new to Gilbert? Maybe your home feels dated and in need of a severe design refresher? Or perhaps you’ve moved into a brand-new home, hoping to infuse your space with your sense of style. Whatever your design vision may be, the Gilbert interior designers at Interior Essentials can help make it a beautiful reality.
We understand that every homeowner wants to create a space that is both stylish, comfortable, and suitable for their lifestyle. However, working with a blank slate can often be intimidating – but that’s where our design experts come in. We’ll work closely with you to select furniture, window coverings, textiles, and even accent pieces for any room in your home, guiding you through the design process and ensuring your voice is heard at every stage. In addition to our designers, your project will also be facilitated by other certified industry experts, including installers and a licensed contractor.
Instead of struggling to find unique, high-quality pieces at other furniture stores in Gilbert, bring all your design dreams to life in one place: Interior Essentials.
How Can you help our local businesses?
1. Buy a gift card.
Businesses need cash flow right now, and the easiest way to help them out is to buy some gift cards to use down the road. Lots of shops are offering gift card bonuses right now, so treat yourself. Even better, treat someone else. Email a gift card that lets your nurse friend order some after-work tacos. Donate an art store gift card to your local school. Or stock up on cards from coffee shops, nail salons, yoga studios and bookstores to hand out as gifts down the road.
2. Get delivery.
Hanging out in your favorite diner is not a good look at the moment. Luckily, most restaurants and shops have stepped up options like delivery or curbside pickup so you can minimize contact with humans. If you can afford it, commit to ordering in a few meals this week.
3. Shop local online.
Lots of local shops keep at least some inventory available to order online. That boutique bag you’ve been eyeing? The great piece of local art? Now’s the time to treat yourself. This is a perfect time to support indie bookstores, too. Many of them have closed to the public but are offering free shipping, curbside pickup and local deliveries.
4. Tip like a boss.
It’s a crappy time to be a waiter, delivery driver, or barista, because not only are they likely working fewer hours, they’re getting fewer tips from their nonexistent customers. If you can afford it, make someone’s day with a massive tip.
5 Schedule a service for later.
COVID-19 has created the ultimate cancel culture, but all those missed reservations and skipped services are stressing out local workers. If you can, schedule work with a cleaner, a painter, a plumber, a contractor or a salon. Simply knowing that work is coming their way can alleviate some anxiety and make a big difference in helping them weather this difficult time.