photo: David Olsen
“Think Globally, Act Locally.” It’s more than a bumper sticker. In uncertain economic times, it’s a way to keep the Old Pueblo open for business. If you’re cuckoo for community, speak with your pocketbook by keeping your hard-earned dinero within the city limits.
Eat: Family joint Bianchi’s Italian, 1110 N. Silverbell Rd., has fed hungry Tucsonans since 1977. Beyond serving filling, affordable fare, the Bianchis support numerous local little league teams and youth soccer clubs. Delicious! A full menu and more is available at BianchisItalian.com. Night owls should know that The Taco Shop Co. at 1350 E. Broadway Blvd. serves Mexican food 24 hours a day. And Korea House, 4030 E. Speedway Blvd., takes great pride in their slow-cooked beef. You’ll taste the love.
Play: Located in Foothills Mall at 7401 N. La Cholla Blvd. #162, independent Level Up Video Games offers PS3, Xbox 360 and Wii console repairs, a comfy HD gamer’s lounge, tournaments, disk protection, apparel and collectibles, trade-ins, and midnight release parties. There’s even an exclusive “History of Gaming” museum! Jump in at LevelUpVideoGames.com. Not a gamer? Vantage Bowling Centers runs five sets of lanes in Tucson, with regularly scheduled family fun days and cyber bowling. All their locations are 100% smoke free. Check them out at VantageBowlingCenters.com.
Watch: Satisfy your celluloid dreamers of all stripes at Casa Video until 1 a.m. daily. From box-office blockbusters to obscure cult favorites, Casa has the goods and free popcorn to boot! Game rentals, VHS, Blu-Ray, and mature titles are all available. Find movies at CasaVideo.com, then pick them up at 2905 E. Speedway Blvd. or have them delivered. Meanwhile, The Screening Room at 127 E. Congress St. provides sanctuary for edgy documentaries and arty flicks not seen elsewhere. Investigate AZMAC.org/scroom.
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