Matty G's opens sports-themed grill in Gilbert
The interior of Matty G's Steakburgers & Spirits is adorned with sports memorabilia. (Tom Blodgett/Community Impact Newspaper)
Matty G’s Steakburgers & Spirits has opened a location at 3733 E. Queen Creek Road, Gilbert. The restaurant is a neighborhood grill that specializes in in burgers and hot dogs and is adorned with sports memorabilia. Matty G's also has locations in Phoenix, Mesa and Scottsdale. 480-534-7302. https://matty-gs.com
By Tom Blodgett
Editor, Gilbert
Raised in Arizona, Tom Blodgett has spent more than 30 years in journalism in Arizona and joined Community Impact Newspaper in July 2018 to launch the Gilbert edition. He is a graduate of Arizona State University, where he served as an instructional professional in the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication from 2005-19 and remains editorial adviser to The State Press, the university's independent student media outlet.
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