Kira & David
Local Places and Spaces
Civic Market
Coffee, lunch, and/or dinner, there's yummy Italian and French choices to be consumed at this downtown Chandler restaurant. Make sure you say "Hi" to Emilie.
Sibley's West: The Chandler and Arizona Gift Shop
The downtown Chandler shop has prickly pear jam, souvenirs, and all sorts of things from artisans across Arizona.
Merchant Square
Located just north of downtown Chandler, this is the largest and best antique store in the state of Arizona (Kira's a little biased). Merchant Square also hosts The American Way bbq restaurant that offers a collectors amount of root beers and old timey sodas to choose from.
Elmer's Tacos
Downtown Chandler local tacos. Make sure you stop in to try some homemade horchata.
Compass Christian Church
Stop in for one of the weekend services while you're in town. We have 5 services to choose from, Saturday evening at 4:15 and 6pm, Sunday morning at 8am, 9:30am, and 11:15am. Compass is where Dave and I met, where I work full time, and is also where the wedding will be hosted.
Queen Creek Olive Mill
Little bit more of a drive out of town, but totally worth it. This place is an all-in-one shop for all things olive. Check out the olive oil tour while you're there to see how the olives are harvested and get to taste some of their award winning oils.
Joe's Real BBQ
Located in downtown Gilbert, Joe's has some of the best bbq around, but if that's not enough, the mac n' cheese or lemon cake can make it for just about anyone.
Smashburger
Dave is the General Manager at a Smashburger up in Scottsdale, but if want to stop in and try it out, here is one in Chandler.
Bergies Coffee Roast House
Come get coffee or a special drink from this historic, original Gilbert home, converted into a coffee house, located in downtown Gilbert. There is a lot of charming outdoor seating available.
Henhouse Cafe
David and Kira's favorite place to get breakfast. It has that southern feel.
Village Inn
A uniquely inspired chain restaurant, located primarily in the great state of AZ, that specializes in your classic breakfasts, lunch sandwiches, and dinner specials. On Wednesday's get a free pie with your meal.
South Mountain Park and Preserve
Locals hike and bike here a lot.
Superstition Mountains
A bit more out of town, but good hiking. Stop by the Lost Dutchman State Park.
Goldfield Ghost Town and Mine Tours Inc.
Here you can go on a haunted mine tour, pan for gold, go horseback riding, visit the museum, and much more.
Handlebar J
Family ties to this bar and restaurant up in Scottsdale. Back in the day, David's grandma and grandpa, on his mom's side opened, owned, and operated this place. The name comes from David's grandpa's sweet 'stache and the "J" is from David's grandma's name. They sold the restaurant when David's grandpa began following Jesus. The current owners haven't changed it much. It's a great place to get some country dancing in.
Serranos Mexican Food Restaurants
This month of September, Serranos is celebrating 100 years of serving Mexican food to Chandler residents, their guests, and the surrounding communities. Have your fill of Arizona Mexican food here at Serranos in downtown Chandler.