O.H.S.O. is a local nano-brewery, distillery and restaurant serving an array of their own craft brews, spirits and good food. O.H.S.O.’s atmosphere is fun and social, making it a good spot for couples or large groups. Sit inside or enjoy the beautiful spring training weather on their large patio, which is exactly what a friend and I did one Friday afternoon. We each had cocktails and ordered an appetizer. I chose The Mule made with O.H.S.O.’s Arcadia cucumber vodka, while she had a glass of their homemade white sangria. Both were refreshing and perfect for sipping while we noshed on an order of Steak & Fries. Just when you thought garlic fries couldn’t get any better, they top theirs with tender skirt steak, poblano chili aioli and cheese. Nearly full, we shared The Pilgrim roasted turkey sandwich. Served on a butter croissant along with bacon, tomato, sprouts, gouda cheese and a touch of cranberry aioli, it was delicious. Enjoy a brunch menu on Saturday and Sunday and a late-night happy hour until midnight seven days a week. This location is closest to Salt River Fields and Scottsdale Stadium. O.H.S.O. BREWERY & DISTILLERY North Scottsdale | ohsobrewery.com/north-scottsdale In 1994, former Phoenix Sun “Thunder” Dan Majerle opened the first of five Majerle’s Sports Grill locations in Arizona, family-friendly eateries with plenty of televisions to watch your favorite sports teams. My husband and I stopped in on a recent Saturday for lunch. We started with two of our favorite appetizers, Gorilla Wings and Madison’s Skins. Ten hearty bone-in wings are breaded, fried and tossed in one of Majerle’s sauces — we had medium. Their skins are traditional but what makes them especially good is the generous amount of bacon on each potato wedge. For lunch I had a Mama Majerle’s Burger, a juicy beef patty topped with mozzarella cheese, grilled onions and sautéed mushrooms. It’s so delicious, I order it almost every time I visit. My husband chose Jared Dudley’s Grilled Chicken sandwich with thick bacon, sliced avocado, tomatoes and crisp bean sprouts. Both sandwiches are served with golden shoestring french fries. This location is closest to Camelback Ranch - Glendale, Goodyear Ballpark and American Family Fields in Maryvale. MAJERLE’S SPORTS GRILL Goodyear | majerles.com As their name implies, Spinato’s is a good place to bring the family. The Spinato family has crafted rich Italian tastes with artisan ingredients for more than 40 years. Their Tempe location is their fifth restaurant, which is central to several spring training facilities. On my most recent visit, my family and I ordered an appetizer and two small pizzas. We started with their garlic bread covered in melted mozzarella cheese and served with their delicious marinara sauce. For our first pizza, we chose a traditional pie topped with Spinato’s house-made Italian sausage and pepperoni. For our second pizza, we ordered the Chicken Presto Pesto. This one starts with a basil pesto sauce topped with feta and mozzarella cheeses and then topped with grilled chicken, red onion, artichoke hearts and sundried tomatoes. Both were super tasty, especially the pesto pizza. In addition to pizza, Spinato’s menu boasts pasta, sandwich and salad selections. This location is closest to Tempe Diablo, Phoenix Municipal and Scottsdale stadiums as well as Salt River Fields. SPINATO’S PIZZERIA & FAMILY KITCHEN Tempe | spinatospizzeria.com Lisa Mullavey | Contributing Writer 42 FRONTDOORS MEDIA | MARCH 2019 KITCHEN DOORS {major league eats}

Craving something sweet after the game? Visit Shakes & Cones to try their homemade soft-serve ice cream. It’s truly something special. Created using their own recipe, their soft serve is gluten- and egg-free and made with 100 percent organic and non-GMO ingredients. Shakes & Cones is located in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale and their shop has a charming walk-up window and several chairs and tables outside so you can kick back while enjoying your frozen treat. Choose from a simple soft-serve cone or cup without toppings or try one of their signature sundaes, bowls or shakes. I had a traditional hot fudge sundae with extra nuts. The soft serve was creamy and tasted great. They also have soda floats or freezes (blended floats) made with vanilla soft serve and your choice of soda. Shakes & Cones is located closest to Phoenix Municipal Stadium and Salt River Fields. Scottsdale | shakesandcones.com Shakes & Cones