They may be so commonplace they’re unappreciated, so simple they fail to activate the saliva glands at first sight, but in our book it’s hard to go wrong with chips and salsa.

Macayo’s Mexican Restaurant

The fifth annual Tukee Fest Rockin’ in the Park will take over Ahwatukee Park on Saturday with music and games for the whole family.

Hospice of the Valley has been awarded the IMPACT award for “Community Champion” by the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce.

When you go to a restaurant, the quality of the food is equally as important as the person who's serving it. While some restaurants may have amazing food, if the staff doesn't seem excited to do their job, the food might as well be horrible.

Macayo's

This past year Ahwatukee Foothills saw dramatic changes and at the same time steady signs of hope.

This past year Ahwatukee Foothills saw dramatic changes and at the same time steady signs of hope.

Local music and restaurants, handcrafted wines and a lifestyle marketplace will be featured at the second annual Vistancia Music & Wine Festival from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Vistancia community in Peoria.

Local music and restaurants, handcrafted wines and a lifestyle marketplace will be featured at the second annual Vistancia Music & Wine Festival from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Vistancia community in Peoria.

Retirement hasn’t kept Pete Sampras off the tennis court.

Despite his official exit from the game eight years ago, Sampras has spent much of 2011 playing competitive tennis, including a televised match against Andre Agassi in Madison Square Garden, several exhibitions in China and his participation in the 12-city Champions Series.

Loyal customers and careful training have helped Macayo's in Ahwatukee Foothills make it through the rough times and it's all paid off for the past 15 years.

Having worked in the restaurant industry for going on six years, I know the summer season is the time of wait-less Friday and Saturday nights, slow weekdays and empty tables.

Having worked in the restaurant industry for going on six years, I know the summer season is the time of wait-less Friday and Saturday nights, slow weekdays and empty tables.

A simple dice game could save lives this weekend at the seventh annual Bunco for the Cure.

A simple dice game could save lives this weekend at the seventh annual Bunco for the Cure.

Dear Editor:

With the fall season on the horizon and cooler weather on the way, many Ahwatukee Foothills residents will be ringing in the new season with the third annual Tukee Fest Rockin' in the Park this Friday and Saturday, Sept. 24 and 25.

The Ahwatukee Community Swim & Tennis Center will present the 3rd Annual Tukee Fest Rockin' in the Park event from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 24 and 25, at Ahwatukee Park, 4700 E. Warner Road.

Hawg ’n Dawg Express has a combination its owners think will be an instant winner.