Today we sit down to podcast at a bistro in Chandler with a dog and 4 humans. While the humans were better at the interview portion, the dog crushed the eating part. Who let the dogs out? We did - let's go.

Welcome to another episode buddy! Today we have Barb Savoy on the podcast to chat up Friends for Life Animal Shelter. This no-kill shelter in Gilbert has dogs/cats and all kinds of community programs. Don’t miss their Yard Sale, Jan 23-25th. Details on their site.

Next up, the hosts of MTN sit down with Chris and Laura, Owners of all three Perfect Pear Bistro.

In the interview, Mathew broke down his ultimate menu items for you:

APPS:

BLACK & BLUE BRUSSELS SPROUTS topped with crispy bacon, gorgonzola cheese & our spicy chipotle ranch

MEALS:

PERFECTLY GRILLED CHEESE brie, four cheese blend, arugula & crispy bacon… served on our grilled spiced pear bread

CARNITAS roasted pulled pork & our cilantro cabbage slaw… topped with our spicy pear pico & southwest cream sauce

CABO SPICY COBB crispy bacon, roasted butternut squash, black beans, red onions, avocado, egg, pepper jack cheese, cilantro & sunflower seeds… tossed with our spicy chipotle ranch

G-MA’S MAC cavatappi… tossed in our creamy cheese sauce… topped with crispy bacon

We can’t recommend this place enough! They just opened up their third location in Chandler, down the street from the Chandler mall.

NORTH TEMPE - ASU

603 W University Dr
Tempe, AZ 85281

SOUTH TEMPE - Near Lowes

9845 S Priest Dr
Tempe, AZ 85284

CHANDLER - Down from the Chandler mall

2510 W Chandler Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85224

In our third segment, we hash things out with a podcast rookie, who crushed it btw, named Katie Kahle, Director of Chandler CARE Center. Chandler CARE Center is a school-based family resource center providing access to medical, dental, counseling, and social services. Most services are free of charge to families thanks to the many funders, professionals, and service organizations contributing financially and volunteering their services.

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Video captured and edited by Max Muehlhausen.