I read in the Economist today that Tesco is opening 27 new stores in Phoenix. Not under the Tesco brand, for some reason, but similar in concept to their Express stores in the UK. I've frequently complained about grocery shopping in the US. I love the selection of prepared foods in British shops, and wished for something similar at home. It turns out that there will be a Fresh & Easy store not far from my house. How cool is that? Can't wait to check it out.

Tesco is the brand you love to hate in the UK. I'd rather have Marks and Spencer, but Tesco will do.

Labels: phoenix, shopping

We're going to see Kathy Griffin tonight at the Dodge Theater. I hope she spins out her material and adds a few new bits, since I made the mistake of watching her last Bravo special. But she's funny, and I can't wait for the show. A burger and beer at Portland's before should make for a nice evening. Chris and Steve are joining us.

In other news, Phoenix is hot and miserable. We're already breaking 105-110 daily now. It's going to be a long hot summer, with respite only when we get to go out of town for a bit. Jason spent a long weekend in San Francisco last week, and I'm off to Idaho for the weekend before the 4th. I wanted to take the whole week off and drive up to Idaho, but things at work are crazy. I couldn't take all that time off. Not fun.

Labels: home, phoenix

Merely for purposes of comparison, we went to Honey Bear's BBQ tonight for dinner. I tried the ribs for the first time. Day-um, they are good. I was grunting in satisfaction as I finished off the entire plate. Phil's wins for ambiance and the high gay factor, but Honey Bear's wins on taste.

Although Phil's does have those great onion rings. Nothing to compare here in Phoenix.

Plus the bearcub manning the cash register was kinda cute.

Labels: bbq, dinner, phoenix