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Venice, Anyone?

By Clay McNear

Published on January 24, 2008

With its soccer-mom Stepford wives and bland strip malls, Chandler ain’t no Milan. Truth hurts. But one of the suburb’s shining lights, Bistro@Kokopelli Winery, 35 West Boston Street, brings a taste of lo stivale to Chandler with its Italian-American Festival. The fest features Chianti and Pinot Grigio tastings, sumptuous cuisine, live entertainment, and a bocce-ball tourney.
Jan. 25-27, 2008


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