Liberty Market in downtown Gilbert is rapidly escalating up the list of my favorite places to eat, drink and be merry.
I’ve had breakfast there several times, and it is always fabulous. The Scramble’s are great, and the Breakfast Quesadilla easily violates the “never eat anything bigger than your head” rule that I break any chance I get. Throw in a Café Mocha bowl with a lump of home made chocolate whipped cream and you’ve got to spend a good hour at the gym to work that meal off.
Tonight, Liberty Market hosted “East Valley Friday Nights” – a weekly social gathering of people from across the East Valley organized primarily over Twitter (look for the #evfn hashtag). Anyone and everyone are welcome. The venue changes weekly and the agenda is formally billed as “Remember the agenda: no agenda. Have fun. Meet people. Party on!” The eclectic bunch of people that gather are a hoot to hang out with. (See the EVFN Upcoming Page for the current weeks venue.)
This was my first experience with Liberty Market’s lunch / dinner menu. Since Joe Johnston runs the place, and given my out-of-body experience with the breakfast food, I figured we were in for a treat.
And let me tell you, the food (and company) was outstanding!
I had the “Liberty Bowl” which consisted of roasted meatballs, marinara
sauce, pecorino romano cheese and grilled bread. I had to add the pasta too. Sinfully delicious. Francy had the Italia Sandwich, which is “sliced Molinari® salame, mortadella, sopressatta, dry cured Sicilian olives, roasted red pepper, provolone, olive oil, and balsamico”. I don’t even know what some of that stuff is, but it was outstanding.
Here are the breakfast, lunch/dinner, drinks and espresso menus.
Trust me, you want to check this place out. Joe (@RealJoe on Twitter) also heads up Joe’s Real B-B-Q and Joe’s Farm Grill (previously reviewed here). The man knows his food, and he’s a genuinely nice guy.
And get thee to East Valley Friday Nights. All the cool kids are doing it.
Some of the 67 in attendance for EVFN
Dan (@AZ_RE_Photog) and Joe Johnston (@RealJoe)
The Liberty Market Pizza Oven
Liberty Market
230 N. Gilbert Rd. @ Page St.
480.892.1900
info@libertymarket.com
http://www.libertymarket.com
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I really need to start going to these again.
Hey Jay — Looks like a great time. I’ve not had a chance to head over to Joe’s new restaurant yet.. Thanks for the reminder. Missed the #EVFN tonight was out previewing properties and back to the office to write.
Next time… great write up and thanks for sharing the pictures!
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I grew up and still live in Gilbert and I remember walking down to the Liberty Market to watch the Gilbert Days parade every year. It was right next to the carnival… How Gilbert has grown!
@Tyler – yes, you do. We miss ya!
@Candace – Go to Liberty Market. Trust me, just go.
Next week #evfn is back at Whole Foods, a very cool location. Yes, it’s a party in a grocery store. But it’s wicked cool….
@Paul – I’ve only been in Gilbert for 10 years and the change is pretty amazing.
Very sorry I missed it-Francy raves about it, so it must be outstanding
Fantastic write up, Jay. If you’re not careful, I’ll wind up gifting this sucker to you to manage!
E.
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After hearing about that Liberty Bowl I think I’m going to have to eat something. The pictures say it all. It looks like everyone is having a good time. I wish I had known about it when I was in Arizona last year.
Great review of Liberty Market! I was there yesterday morning with my mom – she said it might be her new favorite place. It IS fabulous.
Last night I was (trying to meet up) with the PFN crowd, but I’m definitely planning on being at EVFN one of these weeks!
Sounds like you guys had a great time, though!
The “Liberty Bowl” does sound delish!! That looks like one great place to hang out in Gilbert!
The “Liberty Bowl” sounds delicious! Any chances of getting it delivered to the West Valley?
Great site by the way!
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What a great hangout for the Twitter meetup-wonderful idea Jay, thanks for sharing!
I really enjoy places with outdoor eating-I’m sure in your area outdoor eating is lovely year round! That looks like it was a lot of fun!
Liberty Market looks like a great place to gather with friends! If I ever make it out that way, it will be on my list of places to eat!
Wow, look at that- a rare photo of the notoriously camera-shy photographer!
It was great to meet you, Jay, along with all of the other Twitterati. Joe Johnston has a great place, and I will definitely be back, and next time, I’ll bring my friends.
Evo, thanks for planning these events. This was my first #evfn; it definitely won’t be my last.
I love this restaurant! I have known Joe Johnston for several years and he is a great guy. Genius when it comes to creating atmosphere and combining it with excellent food. Definitely recomend this place!
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What a great time that must have been! The outdoor eating area looks like a GREAT place for haning out with friends
LOVE the outdoor seating-that has to be so wonderful in the fall and spring (though I imagine summers are too hot for outdoor eating).
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If I ever get to go to Gilbert, that will on my list of places to go eat!
What a fun place to meet up! I really enjoy outdoor dining in the summers.
That looks like it was fun! You guys should pick new places to meet at so we can all get a showcase of the resturants in your area.
The weather looks perfect for that kind of place. too cool.