Tip # 12...Enjoy the ambience of an ethnic restaurant

Friday at last! Thank goodness for the weekend. I am definitely ready for some rest and relaxation. Hence tip # 12 involves food and the pleasure of an indulgent meal. What fun! This tip puts celebration in the heart of Family History Month.

There are so many choices here, you need to follow your heart. Perhaps a restaurant tied to your heritage? Maybe a choice to explore a cuisine you've never eaten? Consider the following options of some of my favorite restaurants in the Phoenix area.

• Black Forest Mill, 4900 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85019. 602-840-4000, http://bfmrestaurant.com/
  
• RigaTony’s, 1374 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler, AZ, http://iguanamacks.com/html/rigatonys/riga_twin_forks.html
  
• Thai Basil, 403 E. University, Tempe, AZ 480-968-9250
  
• Macayos, 8 locations in Phoenix area, http://macayo.com/promo/
  
• Manuels, 7 locations in greater Phoenix area, http://manuelsaz.com/
  
• Oreganos, locations in Tempe, Mesa, Scottsdale and Gilbert, http://oreganos.com/
  
• Bylbos, 3332 South Mill Avenue Tempe, AZ 85282 480.894.1945 http://byblostempe.com/lunch.html


• Sabuddy, 6949 E. Shea Blvd. #10, Scottsdale, Arizona 85254 480.348.2333, http://sabuddyrestaurant.com/


• Serranos, Seven locations, http://serranosaz.com/


• LaStalla Cucina Rustica, 68 W. Buffalo St. Chandler, Arizona

You can easily adapt these ideas to restaurants wherever you live. You and your family deserve to pamper yourselves in the spirit of family history. Enjoy and let me know your restaurant selections.