I typically prefer savory over sweet breakfast food, but a recent visit to Mesa made me glad I chose differently that day.
My friend took me to Syrup & Salt, which opened last year on Gilbert Road and Southern Avenue.
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French toast at Syrup & Salt in Mesa. (Jessica Swarner/The Copper Courier)
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Everything on the menu there is halal, which means it’s prepared under Islamic dietary rules.
I ordered the simple breakfast with scrambled eggs and chicken sausage, and I swapped out the pancakes for French toast—and, man, was it buttery and delicious.
If you really like a sweet breakfast, you can order treats like cookies & cream pancakes, Nutella waffles, or cookie butter French toast.
There are plenty of savory items on the menu, too, like omelets, burgers, tacos, and salads.
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On Monday, we talked about Prop 320, an Arizona ballot measure that has to do with education spending.
In short, Republicans want to put new rules on how school districts use their budgets—districts would be required to spend a minimum of 60% of their operating budgets on “direct instructional expenses.”
Teachers and public school advocates are urging Arizonans to vote no, saying that the measure would do more harm than good.
I didn’t hear from any readers on the proposition, but here’s what our Instagram followers said:
💬 “Republicans want to defund public education. They seem to think all the money from taxes needs to go into their pockets. Tax money should go to public services (represent the interests of the people).” — @crookedcloud
💬 “Always side with the teachers.” — @emjoyx
💬 “A ‘NO’ vote is critical for all public education not just districts in the counties it calls out. This is a measure to what is implied as a means to put more money in the classroom and to teachers, however FAR from the truth! It comes with no financial support from the state to do so.” — @lindagibson70
💬 “Do you know how many new and existing charter schools there are in Queen Creek, Gilbert, Santan? School vouchers keep them in business while robbing public schools and teachers of funds.” — @ymm_3240
It’s not too late to add your thoughts—send in your comments!
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Here’s what’s going on around Arizona this weekend—plus a map so you can see where everything is at!
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Navajo County Fair and Rodeo in Holbrook, Wednesday-Saturday
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Greenlee County Fair in Duncan, Thursday-Sunday
- Mohave County Fair in Kingman, Thursday-Sunday
- Thunder Valley Rally in Cottonwood, Friday-Saturday
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Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market in Scottsdale, Friday-Sunday
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Santa Cruz County Fair in Sonoita, Friday-Sunday
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Pickin’ in the Pines Bluegrass Festival in Flagstaff, Friday-Sunday
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Gem & Mineral Show in Payson, Friday-Sunday
- Southwest Flow Festival in Flagstaff, Friday-Sunday
- Fall Arizona Restaurant Week, Friday through Sept. 27
- Legends vs. Young Guns Rodeo in Chandler, Saturday
- Oktoberfest at Pinnacle Brewing in Scottsdale, Saturday
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Okto’BEER’Fest in Flagstaff, Saturday
- Lantern Festival in Benson, Saturday
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Equifest in Prescott, Saturday
- Hope Fest in Prescott, Saturday
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100th Anniversary San Gennaro Festival in Flagstaff, Saturday
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Sonoran Sashay Dragonfly Festival in Tucson, Saturday
- Prescott Indian Art Market, Saturday-Sunday
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Fall Flower Festival in Dewey, Saturday-Sunday
- Garlic Festival in Queen Creek, Saturday-Sunday
- Oktoberfest at Casa Marana in Marana, Saturday-Sunday
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520 Card Show in Tucson, Saturday-Sunday
- Intruders Picnic in Goodyear, Sunday
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Thanks for reading. This newsletter was written by Jessica Swarner with stories from Sahara Sajjadi, Robert Gundran, and USA Today Network via Reuters Connect. It was edited by Paula Solis.
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