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Volume 2 Issue 49 Mesa, AZ
July 12, 2020
Peruvian restaurant overcomes the pandemic shutdown TRIBUNE NEW STAFF
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ouglas Sanguino and his wife Clara took the big step of starting their own restaurant last January. They opened A Taste of Peru in the strip mall on the southwest corner of Guadalupe and Alma School roads in Mesa in January, less than a year after moving here from New York City where he had been involved in a Mexican restaurant for two years. The timing seemed great, Sanguino said, especially since he didn’t see much competition when it came to genuine Peruvian cuisine. “I wanted to show people how delicious and flavorful it is,” he said, explaining different regions of the country are known for different cuisine and he didn’t see anything in the East Valley with the kind he wanted to serve. Like most new businesses, start-up was challenging but moving along – until midMarch when the pandemic prompted the governor to close in-house dining. “I decided to shut down the restaurant,” he explained. “I didn’t want to expose anybody in the restaurant so we decided to shut down,” he recalled. “We kept reading the news and watching how people were reacting to the crisis and decided not to go back to work. We were a new restaurant so we didn’t have the demand for takeout anyway.” Now that a Taste of Peru has reopened, the Sanguinos are hopeful that people will venture out to taste what he describes as a full Peruvian experience where food is Public Notices ............... page 3 © Copyright, 2020 East Valley Tribune
concerned, though they also are now offering takeout and delivery. Their menu reflects both Asian, Mexican and Spanish influences, such as four Peruvian fried rice combos a number of dishes laced with noodles, a variety of stirfried items and a special paella with a Peruvian twist. There also are native dishes like the salchipapas appetizer, thinly sliced golden crisp sausage and French fries sprinkled with ketchup, mustard and mayo; the Peruvian rotisserie chicken that marinates for at least 12 hours in a secret sauce; and lomo saltado, a popular and Clara Sanguino opened a Taste of Peru at 1245 W. Guadalupe Peruvian specialty combining Douglas Road, Mesa, in January. (Pablo Robles/Tribune Staff Photographer). beef sirloin marinated in soy sauce and other spices and employees wear masks, social distancing sautéed with red onions, cilantro and to- among tables is maintained and frequent matoes. sanitizing is the order of the day. Seafood holds a special place in the Taste of Peru also offers a wide selection kitchen – so much so that some reviews on of beers and other alcoholic beverages, Yelp call A Taste of Peru the best seafood including pisco, a traditional Peruvian restaurant in the region, citing a seafood brandy made from muscat grapes, and an tower, several variations of ceviche and oyster shooter, a shot of tequila with an even a whole fish served head and all. oyster at the bottom. Both husband and wife work in the resSanguino also brags about his restautaurant and Douglas at times said he helps rant’s low prices, hoping that they will out in the kitchen when things get busy, help lure customers as the post-shutdown though he prefers to work the room with period has been a little slow. his wife to create a friendly and inviting Taste of Peru is open seven days a week atmosphere for guests. for lunch and dinner, They are on FaceAnd they are committed to keeping their book and can aWlso be viewed at mytasguests safe as the pandemic wears on. All teofperu.com. (USPS 004-616) is published weekly
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G.O.A.T. Grill in Mesa aims to be ‘greatest of all time’ BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Tribune Staff Writer
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nown for its Mexican cantinas, the Matta family is exploring American food this time with The G.O.A.T. Sports Grill at Power and McDowell roads in Northeast Mesa. The airy space at the west end of Red Mountain Promenade is peppered with a scoreboard, sports memorabilia and more than 10 televisions to make watching sporting events easy – when they return. Owners Peter Matta and Scott McKay bring dishes like New Orleans shrimp scampi ($14); shrimp cucumber bites ($12); poor man’s steak (topped with gravy, mushrooms and caramelized onions and served with mashed potatoes and vegetables, $14); and a variety of sliders (four for $12). The G.O.A.T., which stands for the Greatest of All Time, thrives with its unique dishes like its spin on traditional French fries – nacho, carne asada, poutine, loaded, “loco moco,” cheese, barbecue, chili cheese and buffalo chicken – or its grilled cheese varieties (French onion, cheese n’ mac, portabella, cheese BLT, burger, hot dog). “Peter, specifically, really likes grilled cheese,” said Dominic Matta, his son and general manager. “Growing up, he would always make fun grilled cheese. He would sauté ham or onions and make them with different ingredients and a variety of
Dominic Matta and Ryelle Rogers are serving up some tasty menu items at the new G.O.A.T. Grill in northeast Mesa. (Pablo Robles/Tribune Staff Photographer)
cheeses. It was just something he’s always done and always wanted to play with as far as a concept in a restaurant.” Peter pays tribute to his family’s roots with the G.O.A.T. Cantina’s quesadilla, loaded nachos, tacos, skinny bean burrito, shrimp and green chile burrito, lobster tacos and fish tacos ($4 to $14). “I can say with confidence that food is something we do really well,” said Dominic, a 2013 Red Mountain High School graduate. “We thought we might as well bring a little bit of a twist of something different, like with our specialty G.O.A.T. recipes.” Dominic is quick to recommend his father’s meatball appetizer, served with a choice of marinara, moonshine barbecue or gravy ($8). “Peter has always had a vision of presenting a family-friendly restaurant, with a sports restaurant bar feel,” Dominic said. “He wanted to branch out of Mexican food. He and Scott had a really good idea and they brought it to life.” Among the G.O.A.T. Grill’s specialties is Poutine Gravy’d Meatballs. (Special to Dominic is just as
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passionate as his family about the restaurant business, having worked with his father for more than 10 years. “I just really enjoy what I do,” he said. “I grew up doing this. I started at Matta’s when I was 15 years old.” He added it was important to open the restaurant in Northeast Mesa, which is near Matta’s at Higley and Brown roads. The G.O.A.T. made its debut in late June. “I love all the businesses around here. Everyone’s so friendly,” Dominic added. “Like What’s Crackin’. I’ve been going there since they opened, and Peter still goes there regularly. Same with the cigar shop, Echo 5 and Dvine.” When sports resume, The G.O.A.T. will adjust its hours to fit the events. “It’s going to be very sports forward,” he said. “If there’s going to be a football game that starts at 8 a.m., we’re going to be open that early. “When football comes on, we’re going to have specials on Sundays. Sports surrounds everything we do here.” But food makes this restaurant the tops. “Peter has cooked his entire life,” Dominic said. “He was just so excited to play with new recipes and something that was beyond the norm. You can taste the passion behind our food.”
JULY 5, 2020
Public Notice FAMILY COURT FIRST CIRCUIT STATE OF HAWAl’I NOTICE OF TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING (By Publication) CASE NUMBER FC-A. 20-1-6009 In the Matter of the Adoption of female child born October 29, 2008 by Steven Patrick Sabat, legal spouse of Prana Jetamia (Lackey-Macfield) Sabat, the child(ren)’s legal parent, Petitioner(s). THE STATE OF HAWAI’I TO: DAVID ANDREW PROVOST, Name of NonConsenting Parent/Legal Guardian/ Legal Custodian, 7726 Baseline Road #207, Mesa, AZ 85209, Address of Non-Consenting Parent/ Legal Guardian/Legal Custodian YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the attached Petition of the aboveidentified child(ren) born to Prana Jetamia Sabat, the child(ren)’s mother, has been filed in the Family Court, First Circuit, State of Hawai’i. THE PETITION ALLEGES that your consent to the adoption of the above-named child(ren) by the above -named Petitioner(s) is not required and may be dispensed with pursuant to Section 578-2(c) of the Hawai’i Revised Statutes (HRS), as amended. A hearing on the Petitioner will be held on August 11, 2020 at 1:30 pm at the Family Court of the First Circuit located at the Ronald T.Y. Moon Kapolei Court-house , 4675 Kapolei Courthouse, 4675 Kapolei Parkway, Third Floor , Kapolei, Hawai’i, 96707. IF YOU FAIL to appear at the hearing noted above or if you fail to file a written response to the allegations stated in the Petition for Petition, further action be taken , including the granting of the adoption, without further notice to you. Your written response should be addressed to the : Presiding Judge, Family Court, First Circuit , 4675 Kapolei Parkway, Kapolei, Hawai’i, 96707, ATTN: SPECIAL DIVISION CALENDAR CLERK. FAILURE TO OBEY this Notice may result in an entry of default and default judgment against you. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the child(ren), the adoptive parent(s) , and the natural parents have rights under HRS Section 57815 regarding confidentiality of adoption records after the child(ren) reach/reaches age 18. DATE: June 23, 2020, CLERK’S SIGNATURE: /s/ R. Sabagala THIS NOTICE SHALL NOT BE PERSON-ALLY DELIVERED BETWEEN 10:00 P.M. AND 6:00 A.M. ON PREMISES NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC , UNLESS A JUDGE OF THIS COURT PERMITS, IN WRITING ON THIS NOTICE, PERSONAL DELIVERY DURING THOSE HOURS. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, and other applicable state and federal laws, if you require accommodation for a disability, please contact the ADA Coordinator at the First Circuit Family Court office by telephone at 954-8200, fax 954-8308, or via email at adarequest@ courts. hawaii.gov at least ten (10) days prior to your hearing or appointment date. Please call the Family Court Service Center at 954-8290 if you have any questions about forms or procedures. Published: East Valley
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potential firms, assure that contract decisions are made in public and to protect the integrity of the selection process. All contact on this selection process should be addressed to the authorized representative identified below. RFQ Lists. This RFQ is available on the City’s website at http:// mesaaz.gov/business/engineering/ archi-tectural-engineering-designopportunities. The Statement of Qualifications shall include a one-page cover letter, plus a maximum of 10 pages to address the SOQ evaluation criteria (excluding PPVF’s and resumes, but including an organization chart with key personnel and their affiliation). Resumes for each team member shall be limited to a maximum length of two pages and should be attached as an appendix to the SOQ. Minimum font size shall be 10-point. Please provide one (1) electronic copy in an unencrypted PDF format of the Statement of Qualifica-tions (SOQ) to Engineering-RFQ@mesaaz.gov by 2:00pm on Thursday, July 30, 2020. Maximum file size shall not exceed 20Mb. SOQ’s that are unable to be opened by City staff will not be considered for award. Submitters may request a single opportunity to verify that a test email and
Public Notice CITY OF MESA, ARIZONA ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Mesa is seeking qualified Consultants for the following: ON-CALL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER PIPELINE DESIGN The City of Mesa is seeking qualified Consultants to provide design services and/or construction administration services on an oncall basis in the following area/ category: Water and Wastewater Pipeline Design Services. All qualified firms that are interested in providing these services are invited to submit their Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) in accordance with the requirements detailed in the Request for Qualifications (RFQ). From this solicitation, the Engineering Department will establish a list of on-call consultants for Water and Wastewater Pipeline Design Services. This category is further defined below: Water and Wastewater Pipeline Design project category is defined to generally include horizontal construction projects whose primary purpose is to provide, convey or otherwise directly support the provision of water and/or wastewater service to the City of Mesa’s utility customers. Projects might involve studies, new construction, extension, rehabilitation, or other modifications. Typical projects include (but are not limited to) waterlines and wastewater lines and their associated infrastructure. These projects may include any or all of the other discipline design areas and services included under other categories. A Pre-Submittal Conference will not be held. Contact with City Employees. All firms interested in this RFQ (including the firm’s employees, representatives, agents, lobbyists, attorneys, and subconsultants) will refrain, under penalty of disqualification, from direct or indirect contact for the purpose of influencing the selection or creating bias in the selection process with any person who may play a part in the selection process. This policy is intended to create a level playing field for all
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attachment are received and can be opened by City staff. Test emails must be sent to Engineering-RFQ@ mesaaz.gov. The City re-serves the right to accept or reject any and all Statements of Qualifications. The City is an equal opportunity employer. Delivered or hand-carried submittals must be delivered to the Engineering Department reception area on the fifth floor of Mesa City Plaza Building in a sealed package. On the submittal package, please display: Firm name and On-Call Mechanical Engineering. Firms who wish to do business with the City of Mesa must be registered and activated in the City of Mesa Vendor Self Service (VSS) System (http://mesaaz.gov/ business/purchasing/vendor-selfservice). Questions. Questions pertaining to the Consultant selection process or contract issues should be directed to Heather Sneddon of the Engineering Department at heather.sneddon@mesaaz.gov. BETH HUNING City Engineer ATTEST: DeeAnn Mickelsen City Clerk Published: East Valley Tribune, July 12, 19, 2020 / 31864
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