In celebration of the 2024 Summer Olympics from July 26 to Aug. 11, Visit Mesa has launched the “Tastes of the World” Check-in Challenge. This appetizing adventure highlights the diverse flavors from local restaurants and breweries specializing in cuisines from around the globe, including right here in Queen Creek.
Challenge participants can earn a digital badge by checking in to at least three locations, and if they visit at least 10 locations, they will be entered to win a $100 Downtown Mesa gift card. Check ins are tracked by uploading photos of your dishes or drinks to the free digital Tastes of the World Pass on Visit Mesa’s website, VisitMesa.com. Follow @VisitMesa on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok for further details starting on Friday, July 26.
The Tastes of the World Pass features an international roundup of beers, wines, ciders and dishes served by local restaurants and breweries. From German IPAs and Italian wines to French crepes and Korean barbecue, join in this international foodie adventure. Find unique dishes like Squid Ink Hot Dogs, Banana Cream Pie Empanadas and more at these stops.
- Canada: Chupacabra Taproom and Queen Creek Olive Mill.
- Costa Rica: Pura Vida Grinds.
- France: Crepe Club, Proof Bread and Taste 117.
- Germany: Oro Brewing, Phantom Fox Beer Co., The Salted Knot and Zur Kate German Restaurant.
- Italy: Babbo Italian Eatery, Pizzicata Mesa and Rebel Wine Lounge.
- Mexico: Backyard Taco, Baja Joe’s Mexican Cantina, Chilaquiles Modern Kitchen, Cielito Rosa Bakery, Espiritu, Los Sombreros and Tacos Chiwas.
- South Korea: CupBop Mesa, Jin BBQ, Myugrang HotDog and Smoking Tiger Korean BBQ.
- United Kingdom: Cornish Pasty Mesa, Lochiel Brewing and Pete’s Fish & Chips Mesa.
- USA: Big Nate’s Family BBQ, Blue Adobe Grill, Bobby-Q, Cider Corps, Draft Sports Grill, Goat & Ram, Myke’s Pizza, Old Ellsworth Brewing Company in Queen Creek, Pacific Rim, Rustler’s Rooste and Worth Takeaway.
- Venezuela: Que Chevere and República Empanada.