***CONTEST CLOSED***

As part of our belief that it pays to shop local, each and every Friday this November Bookmans Mesa hosts an annual contest called Freebie Fridays. This series showcases different local businesses every week. It’s also your chance to experience parts of the East Valley that deserve a broader audience. As a community, we find not only is it about local business, but it’s about you too! This week we travel to Downtown Tempe. We have for one lucky winner a $25.00 to La Bocca Urban Pizzeria.

La Bocca Urban Kitchen Logo

“Located in the heart of Downtown Tempe, on historic Mill Avenue and in walking distance from the campus of Arizona State University, Mill Avenue Management Group brings you the original La Bocca Urban Pizzeria and Wine Bar. Setting the standard for the two newest La Bocca restaurants with a quality, made in-house menu paired with an outstanding wine selection, and a unique wine by the glass program are just part of what La Bocca brings to it’s the newest location. Not a wine drinker, look into the outstanding selection of whiskeys and our house cocktail list, developed by some of The Valley’s most skilled mixologists.”

To enter this Freebie Friday giveaway, use our comment section to answer the following question:

WHERE IS ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE LOCAL PLACES TO SHOP IN THE EAST VALLEY?

We will allow 72 hours for entries, so there’s no excuse for letting this chance pass you by. We will select a winner using random.org on Monday and will be notified by email the following day. Comments are moderated and may take some time to appear. Please do not resubmit your comments — one will be plenty.

With Shop Local Twitter Treasure Hunts, Ticket Tuesdays, and Freebie Fridays, there’s so much local fare to explore. We have been able to give away many prizes this November for local restaurants, shops, and concert halls. Our belief in strengthening local economies and our partnership with Local First Arizona is about supporting our community. Please do your part this holiday and learn more about the locally owned businesses and charities near you. Shop Local, Give Local in Arizona.