Known (and beloved, at least if you liked being outdoors in the summer heat) at various points throughout its two decade lifespan as both Cricket Wireless Pavilion and Ashley Furniture HomeStore Pavilion before settling on its current moniker of Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre in January 2023, this 20,000-seat outdoor venue in west Phoenix hosts huge […]
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This near-downtown Tempe bar is known for its wine and craft beer selection. It’s also quite cozy, with a popular couch and comfortable bar seating for sampling the place’s 30 rotating taps, 20 by-the-glass wines, and more than 600 bottles and cans. Browse the local art pieces for sale, grab a board game (they’ve got […]
The drink selection at the Taxi Inn is limited to beer and wine, but that doesn’t seem to matter to its patrons. Everyone’s having too good a time soaking in the dive bar ambiance and sucking down Pacificos and Tecate to care about the fact that the only mixed drink being served are Micheladas (a.k.a. […]
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It may be located in a quiet Chandler strip mall, but Teakwood’s isn’t your run-of-the-mill sports bar. The cozy, casual atmosphere with tons o’ flat screens make it an ideal spot to watch the game. Sounds good, right? It’s also a great place to make a mess. Buckets of peanuts grace each table, and they […]
Situated both inside and outside the lobby of the gleaming Ten-O-One building at the corner of Central Avenue and Roosevelt Street, Teddy’s Preserve, which opened in February, carries off a combo of chic and rustic. Indoors, the eye-popping bar is furnished with buttery caramel leather sofas, smart oval-backed bar stools, custom-tiled walls and a modern […]
Located underneath The Americano in north Scottsdale, the speakeasy-style lounge Tell Your Friends is accessed through a descending staircase and a red mirrored hallway. Inside, red velvet drapes, floral decor and a shimmering gold ceiling and bar set the tone. Live musicians perform as expert mixologists shake and stir unusual cocktails behind the bar. Try […]
Whether you’re looking for the best place to ride your bike, hike a trail, or just a cool place to plop down for a family picnic, this pleasantly landscaped park, originally built in 1931 and completely renovated in 1999 as part of the construction of the city’s Town Lake project, has what you want. With […]
Tempe’s historic, cobblestoned-walled White Dairy Barn was built in 1918, became a commercial establishment in 1930, and was subsequently home to many watering holes, including Murphy’s Irish Pub, Hattie’s Tavern, and the Oxbow Tavern. Today it’s Tempe Tavern, a multi-roomed bar with neon signs and stickered walls, a dance floor, a stage that’s hosted countless […]
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This gateway to Tempe is practically a town unto itself. It’s home to an historic baseball field that plays host to softball games and carnival rides, as well as the Splash Playground, a one-acre water park that actually collects the water your kids are playing in, then filters, cleans, and re-circulates it in a state-of-the-art […]
Long considered to be one of the coolest art/coffee houses in Phoenix, Terra Java Coffee House & Bake Shop’s offers comfy couches and other relaxing seating, Wi-Fi access, and plentiful, spacious tables that make it a great place for students to study. Its baristas also whip out any number of caffeinated concoctions – ranging from […]
The flavors of New Mexico have landed in Scottsdale, celebrating the state’s signature Hatch chiles. While a few dishes (carne adovada and red chile posole) pack some serious heat, milder mouths will do just fine with tenderloin rellenos, pork tamales or a beguiling chorizo-stuffed chicken in amaretto-mushroom sauce.
Rock, pop, and R&B music pulsates through the evening air every weekend at this colorful Southeast Valley eatery and nightspot adorned with bright green and pink neon lights. DJs man the decks and throw down Top 40 hits and hot rhythms on Saturdays for the benefit of those crowding The Reef’s dance floor. If you’re […]
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The best taprooms stretch drinkers to try something beyond their norm. The Wandering Tortoise has a regular rotation of unique craft beers from around the country that consistently are ahead of the drinking curve in the Valley. Its bar team makes those beers accessible, however, offering tastes and showcasing them during in-house festivals, on vinyl […]
Look for the red light on a side street in downtown Gilbert to find this stylish underground speakeasy in the historic Heritage Court Building. Sign up on the website to get the monthly password, then descend the staircase to start The White Rabbit adventure. A narrow hallway flanked with apothecary-inspired decor seems to dead end […]
The rising downtown Phoenix craft beer scene got a major boost with the opening of The Theodore in 2019. Justin Evans, best known for The Wandering Tortoise, and Tony Fatica (a former Tortoise bartender), offer a tightly curated selection of craft brews from Arizona and the American West. The Theodore stocks hazy IPAs and pastry […]