46 APRIL 2017 ARCAD A NEWS 3641 N. 56th Street, Phoenix • 480-945-9537 • www.popphoenix.org Northeast corner of 56th St. and Indian School Road Petting Zoo • Arizona Puppet Theater • Water Day Vacation Bible School • Ice Castles • Patriotic Parade • Costume Day Music and Art Experiences • Science Experiments • Sports • Snow Cones Summer Camp Preschool Fun from June 5–July 28 Celebrate Holy Week and Easter at Prince of Peace! Sunday, April 16, 9:30 a.m. Easter Worship Experience Hope! Family egg hunt after worship. Thursday April 13, 7 p.m. Maundy Thursday Worship Friday, April 14, 12 p.m. & 7 p.m. Good Friday Worship Join us for the POP Street Fair, April 1, 3-6 p.m. Sunday, April 16, 7 a.m. Easter Sunrise Prayer Service on top of Camelback Mountain! SUMMER PROGRAMS 2017 AT PHOENIX COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL DETAILS & REGISTRATION AT PCDS.ORG/SUMMER JUNE 12 - JUNE 23 JUNE 26 - JULY 7 JULY 10 - JULY 21 A R T • A C A D E M I C S • T E C H N O LO GY • T H E AT R E • S P O R T S & M O R E K-1 2 • AQ UAT I C C E N T E R • I N D O O R GYM • LU N C H • E XT E N D E D DAY TO PCDS SUMMER! TO PCDS SUMMER! DIVE IN I TWO-WEEK SESSIONS By Michelle Donati-Grayman I t started in the jungle of the South Pacific. Peter Grant Jr., a schoolteacher, coach and international golf champion was discharged from the Army after contracting malaria, dysentery and rheumatic fever. His doctors told him the only way he would recover would be to move to a hot, dry climate, like Arizona. After looking up Arizona on a map, he and his wife, Ruth, packed their belongings, hooked up a house trailer to their car and left the Midwest for Phoenix. Grant had planned on becoming an elementary school teacher once he arrived in the Valley, but he never made it to a classroom. Instead, he spent the money in his pocket to open a “chip house” at 31st Street and Van Buren. This was something he’d dreamed about ever since seeing fish and chips stores throughout Europe during the war. He made a $12 profit his first day in business and knew he was sitting on a gold mine. By the end of his first year in business, Grant opened two additional locations. He grew the successful chain for 40 years until his untimely death in 1987. After his passing, his daughters Kathy Adams and Pat Foster took the helm and Famous fish & chips joint thrives on customer-centric approach Pete’s Fish & Chips is celebrating 70 years in Arizona this year. The chain has found success through a simple approach and now has eight locations around the Valley. BEHIND THE BUSINESS

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Luxury of Lavender Massage 60-minute treatment $129 (normally $149) 90-minute treatment $149 (normally $169) Complexion Essential $109 (normally $149) Brilliant Body Polish $109 (normally $139) Spring Time 20 Manicure $39 | Pedicure $59 (normally $49/$69) Spa treatments starting at $39 Sunday–Thursday only. April 2-May 31, 2017. 1 0 1 & T A L K I N G S T I C K W A Y | S C O T T S D A L E 4 8 0 . 8 5 0 . 4 0 6 5 | T A L K I N G S T I C K R E S O R T . C O M 14680-13 TSR Spa Print Ad_5x6.indd 1 3/20/17 4:09 PM have continued the magic that he started 70 years ago. “My dad wanted to show us what hard work really meant,” Foster said. “I have three sisters, and we were all peeling potatoes at the age of 10.” Today, Pete’s Fish & Chips has eight locations across the Valley and hasn’t changed much during the past seven decades. The cash-only restaurant keeps things simple to please its customers. “Our customers have made it clear they don’t like changes in our prices or the menu,” Foster said. “We operate on a really low profit margin. My dad always said it’s better to make a quick nickel than a slow dime, so that’s what we’ve followed through with.” The restaurant’s most popular menu items are its fish and chips and seafood combo. But it’s not just seafood. Menus at the eight locations vary slightly, but all have a variety of meals under $8. The Monsterburger combo might be one of the chain’s best values, delivering a third-pound burger, large fries, 32 ounce soda and burrito all for $7.45. In addition to chips, onion rings, which Foster describes as being a “spiritual experience,” are also on the menu. And no Pete’s visit is complete without the family- owned chain’s signature spicy red sauce. “It’s a secret recipe that was invented by my dad,” Foster said. “We have customers that buy it by the gallon.” For many years, customers enjoyed their fried fare at Pete’s red picnic tables, which were full of carved initials and etchings by Pete’s customers. Today only one location still features the red tables, but that doesn’t mean the others were discarded. After hearing customers wanted the retired tables, the restaurant held a contest to give them to their most loyal fans. “We received so many stories, including marriage proposals that took place on our picnic tables,” Foster said. To celebrate Pete’s Fish & Chips 70th anniversary, the restaurant is hosting another contest. Customers are invited to submit a short essay on why they are a fan of the chain. The winner will receive the honor of throwing out the first pitch and enjoying a Diamondbacks game in a suite with Pete’s owners this fall. “Restaurants come and go. We’re four generations strong,” Foster said. “We know who we are, and we are very grateful to those who want to continue to eat at Pete’s.” — For more: petesfishandchips.com. BUSINESS BRIEFS DOUGHBIRD As of press time, Doughbird is slated to open March 28. Fox Restaurant Concepts has been behind some of the Valley’s most popular eateries, including Culinary Dropout, True Foods Kitchen, North Italia and Zinburger. Doughbird, which will be in our own backyard at 44th and Indian School Road, will be combining pizza and rotisserie cuisine. For more: foxrc.com. EVEN STEVENS Located on the northwest corner of 40th St. and Indian School, Even Stevens is opening on April 5. The sandwich shop with a cause is looking to share its mission of giving with the Arcadia community. For every sandwich sold, they donate a sandwich to a local nonprofit to feed the hungry. Even Stevens will also be providing showcases for local artists to share their music and display their art. LILAC BAKERY Pastry Chef Lauren Paulsen’s dream of making her desserts in her own restaurant has come true with the opening of Lilac Bakery. Located at 2747 E. Indian School Road, Lilac’s offerings include fresh baked muffins, cookies, scones, cakes and pies, with an espresso bar to go along with your dessert. There will also be a selection of gluten-free and vegan items to accommodate special dietary needs. ÜBERRITO Überrito is opening at the Arcadia Gateway shopping center, located at 44th and Indian School Road. The grand-opening festivities will be accompanied by a friendly school spirit “Überrito Burrito Battle” fundraiser between area schools. From April 1-8, customers who visit should mention the school they would like to support at checkout. Überrito will donate 15 percent of proceeds from every school purchase and the winning school will receive a catered teacher and staff appreciation party. DESERT VALLEY PEDIATRICS Desert Valley Pediatrics opened a new location in the Arcadia area. The new practice is located at 4840 E. Indian School Road, Suite 100. Desert Valley Pediatrics has been providing care in the Valley since 1987. Pete’s Fish & Chips founder Peter Grant Jr. came up with the idea of opening his restaurant after seeing several chip houses across Europe during his service in the Army in World War II.