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Gilbert Love & Glowing Gopher

Season 7, Ep. 8

We have lots of love for our adopted hometown of Gilbert, Arizona and we're telling you all about it. If you're planning a visit to Gilbert, this episode is a must-listen! We share how we ended up in the desert, our favorite restaurants, and recommendations for things to do. Plus how we'd like to see Gilbert change in the coming years.

In Obsessions Erica is reading a book that pays homage to her Midwest roots and Kelsey is loving an app that makes sending invitations a snap. In Neighborhood News Kelsey is planning a neighborly get together.

Our spring book club episode will air on May 6 and we'll be reading Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane. Grab a copy and join us!

Mentioned on the show:

The Coffee Shop

Joe's Farm Grill

Culinary Dropout

Barnone: Fire and Brimstone, Garage East, 12 West Brewery, Uprooted Kitchen

Postino

Liberty Market

Oregano's

Salerno's Pizza

Buddyz

Topo

O.H.S.O.

Joyride Taco House

Nico Heirloom Kitchen

Handel's Ice Cream

The White Rabbit

Rise Up Bakery

Divided Vine

Four Silos Brewery

Agritopia Farm

The Olive Mill

Schnepf Farm

The Farm at South Mountain

Riparian Preserve

Southeast Regional Library

Cactus League baseball spring training

Riverview Park

Gilbert Farmer's Market

Tortilla Flats

Alamo Drafthouse

Greenfield Nails and Spa

Hale Theater

The Lager Queen of Minnesota

Hobnob

 

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