After nearly a year of lunches, mixers and prizes, Friends of Transit Tuesdays are coming to an end.  Over 3,000 people attended our events, and over 1,100 entered into our prize drawings. Together, we have helped the businesses along the light rail route get through the tough times during construction. Thanks to all of you who helped us make the Tuesdays program a success.

Join us for the
Friends of Transit Tuesday
FINALE!

Tuesday, April 29, 2008
11:00 am to 1:30 pm at
Portland’s Restaurant
105 W. Portland, Phoenix

This lunch discount is the best one yet:
The first 100 customers will get $7.50 off their lunch bill!
Print this email to receive discount

Sign up for the Friends of Transit Tuesday Finale Prize Drawing to win:
$250 to Brothers Tailor & Clothing Co
$250 to Arizona Laser, Electrolysis and Skin Care
$50 to Portland’s
$50 to Alexi’s
$20 to All About Books and Comics

AND, win great door prizes from:
JB’s Restaurant
Lux Coffee Bar
Beyond Juice
A Touch of Yogurt
Chill

On Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Friends of Transit Tuesday
is proud to feature:
Blue Fin Japanese Restaurant
1401 N. Central Ave, Phoenix

The first 100 customers will receive half off their lunch bill (up to $5)!

Discount offered 10:30am – 6:30 pm
Please present this email to receive discount.

Plus, don’t forget to put your name into this week’s prize drawing box– $500 in prizes will be given away! Win one of these great gift certificates:

● $100 to Salon Estique, 40 E. Camelback Rd, Phoenix
● $50 to Alexi’s, 3550 N. Central Ave, Phoenix (4 chances to win)
● $25 to Tracks in Wax, 4741 N. Central Ave, Phoenix (4 chances to win)
● $20 to Unique on Central, 4700 N. Central Ave, Phoenix (5 chances to win)

Family-owned and operated, Blue Fin Teriyaki Japanese Restaurant has been serving delicious Japanese food in its Central Avenue location since 1981. Blue Fin uses home-made sauces (no commercial packages), char-grills its chicken over pumice stones and never adds MSG. Their menu features a variety of teriyaki and Panko (breaded and fried) chicken, beef, pork, seafood and vegetarian dishes, as well as sushi, appetizers, salads and soups, curry dishes and other Asian favorites. The people are friendly and the food is terrific- stop in today!

View Blue Fin’s Menu

See you Tuesday!  Tell your Friends!

Join METRO’s Rock -n- Rail Dance Party in Downtown Phoenix on Feb. 6!

Come celebrate METRO’s construction progress and show your support for local businesses in the area.  Sparky and the cheerleaders from Arizona State University will also be in attendance to kick off the celebration.

When:    Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008
              11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Where:  Central and McKinley in Downtown Phoenix
Info:      for more information call (602) 322-4427

Enter to Win:
2 round-trip airline tickets courtesy of Southwest Airlines
Gift Baskets from Downtown Public Market
Apple iPod Touch

Free Food Samples from:
Athenian Express, Blue Fin Restaurant, Calabria’s Italian Deli, Carly’s Bistro, Cheuvront Wine & Cheese Bar, Fair Trade Café and Portland’s Restaurant and Wine Bar.

Free gift certificate giveaways from:
Amsterdam’s, Circles Records, Old Spaghetti Factory, Panorama Wigs and Things, The Central Avenue Grill, The Auto Shop, Uncle Jedd’s Barber Shop, and Yoga at Heart.

Sponsored by Archer Western Contractors, City of Phoenix, Friends of Transit, METRO and Phoenix Community Alliance.

Friends of Transit Mixer- December 20, 2007

On Thursday, December 20, please join Friends of Transit and Mayor Phil Gordon for a  Friends of Transit Mixer at Sonoma Casual Dining in downtown Phoenix!

When:  Thursday, Dec. 20
            5:30-7:30 pm
Where: Sonoma Casual Dining, 25 W. Van Buren, Phoenix
What:   Enjoy free appetizers and receive a free drink coupon compliments of Friends of Transit!

At 6:15 pm, Mayor Gordon will choose the winners for the prize drawing—so get there early to enter! Win gift certificates from:

• $100 to Hinkley’s Lighting, 4620 N. Central Ave, Phoenix (2 chances to win)
• $100 to Perry Monge Salon, 3 S. 2nd Street, Phoenix (2 chances to win)
• $100 to Thomas Bishop Automotive, 3414 E. Washington St., Phoenix (2 chances to win)

Sonoma Causal Dining is a new concept in dining- inexpensive excellence.  Variety, fresh quality ingredients and speedy self service combine to bring you a unique experience. Succulent rotisserie chicken is the heart of their menu—lightly seasoned and spit-roasted throughout each day. Relax in their warm, wine country interior and enjoy a delicious meal!

Friends of Transit Tuesdays- November 13

On Tuesday, November 13, Friends of Transit is proud to feature Athenian Express in downtown Phoenix!

Friends of Transit Tuesday is a weekly promotion featuring discounts and special offers each Tuesday at featured businesses along the METRO light rail route. In addition to receiving a discount at the featured business, we have a weekly prize drawing where you can win gift certificates to businesses along the route! 

When:  Tuesday, November 13
  9:30 am to 5:00 pm
Where:  Athenian Express, 814 N. Central Ave, Phoenix
Discount:   The first 125 people will receive $4 off their bill.  Please present a copy of this post to receive discount.

Win Prizes:  Prizes for this week’s drawing include gift certificates from:
● $100 to Yoga at Heart, 109 W. Portland, Phoenix (1 chance to win)
● $50 to Portland’s, 105 W. Portland, Phoenix (4 chances to win)
● $20 to Blue Fin, 1401 N. Central Ave, Phoenix (5 chances to win)

Athenian Express serves delicious Greek food at great prices. Come in today and try their pita subs, salads, burgers and more! And don’t forget to save room for dessert- walnut strudel baklava. Athenian Express is the “Little Greek Place”- dine in, take out and delivery available.

See you Tuesday!  (Please tell your Friends)

Friends of Transit Tuesdays- October 30

On  Tuesday, October 30, Friends of Transit Tuesdays is proud to feature Cheuvront Wine & Cheese in downtown Phoenix!

Friends of Transit Tuesday is a weekly promotion featuring discounts and special offers each Tuesday at featured businesses along the METRO light rail route. In addition to receiving a discount at the featured business, we have a weekly prize drawing where you can win gift certificates to businesses along the light rail line! 

When: Tuesday, Oct. 30
 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Where:  Cheuvront Wine & Cheese, 1326 N. Central Ave, Phoenix
Discount:  The first 100 people will receive $5 off their lunch bill.  Please present a copy of this post to receive discount.

Win Prizes:  Prizes for this week’s drawing are gift certificates from:
● $50 to Yoga at Heart, 109 W. Portland, Phoenix (3 chances to win)
● $50 to Portland’s, 105 W. Portland, Phoenix (3 chances to win)
● $25 to Panorama Wigs & Things, 818 N. Central Ave, Phoenix (4 chances to win)

Cheuvront is a modern, relaxed restaurant located in the heart of Phoenix. They feature an extensive wine list, award-winning artisan cheese selection and a unique and eclectic menu, sure to delight any palate. A great place for both lunch and dinner, the convenient location makes it an ideal spot to visit before or after downtown events. Come, EAT, DRINK, and EXPLORE with Cheuvront!

View Cheuvront’s Menu

See you Tuesday!  (Please tell your Friends)

On  Tuesday, October 2, Friends of Transit Tuesdays is proud to feature Beyond Juice in downtown Phoenix! Friends of Transit Tuesday is a weekly promotion featuring discounts and special offers each Tuesday at featured businesses along the METRO light rail route. In addition to receiving a discount at the featured business, we have a weekly prize drawing where you can win gift certificates!

When: Tuesday, Oct. 2 7:30 am to 2:00 pm
Where: Beyond Juice, Two N. Central Ave, Suite 160, Phoenix
Discount:  The first 100 people will receive half off any smoothie (up to $5)

OR  A combo meal for only $4!

(Combo meals include your choice of sandwich, Snack in a Cup smoothie and a cookie)

 

Please present a copy of this post to receive discount.

 Win Prizes:  Prizes for this week’s drawing include gift certificates from:

● Kincaid’s Fish, Chops & Steakhouse, 2 S. 3^rd Street, Phoenix

● Gentleman Joe’s Barber Shop, 10 W. Adams St., Phoenix

● Michael’s Jewelers, 17 W. Monroe St., Phoenix

Beyond Juice is famous for their innovative “Meal in a Cup.” Their smoothies come in a variety of flavors and all contain Beyond Juice’s Basic Formula with a complete serving of vitamins and the option to add one of their “extras” for additional nutrition.  And don’t forget to try Beyond Juice’s delicious sandwiches and salads!

View Beyond Juice’s Menu

 See you Tuesday!  (Please tell your Friends)