Tempe in Phoenix
Showing 463 - 484 of 572Since its founding by a trio of aspiring coffee roasters in Seattle in 1971, Starbucks has grown to become the largest coffeehouse in the world, with upwards of 20,000 locations in Phoenix and around the world. Named for the chief mate on the whaling ship from Moby Dick, the company didn’t begin chasing the Great […]
Beyond the Tempe tourists know and love for its rowdy college bars there’s a different Tempe, one that’s all about neighborhood joint’s like Steve’s Espresso. You won’t find anything pretentious here, just quality coffee and a great atmosphere. All their coffee is brewed French press style instead of drip and if you like what you […]
Pretty young things and tattooed-and-pierced types rub elbows with hip-hop heads and ASU cuties in the nooks and crannies that come together to give shape to this spacious drinkery. Located off the beaten path on University Drive east of the 101, Stray Cat brings in a diverse college crowd who manage to mingle well with […]
Stray Cat Theater gives fair warning to theater-goers that they’re not afraid to say it all in order to push the boundaries of theatrical art. For the last ten years they’ve been forging ahead in the local theater scene, making their home at Tempe Center for the Arts. The indie theater troupe specializes in provocative […]
Sun Angel Stadium and the Joe Selleh Track have been a part of the Tempe campus landscape since 1976. And when the gates are open and there are no athletic events, we’re among the members of the public who enjoy the free use of the Joe Selleh Track and bleachers of Sun Angel Stadium for […]
Despite all the complaining and groaning about Sun Devil Stadium, the facility remains one of the finest football venues in the country. Yes, the toilets are old and concessions stands are limited, but for pure football fans, the proximity to the field and clean site lines can’t be beat. When the fans are fired up, […]
A working Film and Audio Recording studios located in the heart of Tempe.
This Japanese restaurant is exactly what its name implies: a stepping stone for sushi virgins. Whether you’ve never had raw fish and sticky rice rolled up in seaweed – or love the stuff but have never made it yourself – Sushi 101 will help you along the way to understanding the iconic dish. The menu […]
There’s a Mexican restaurant on every block in Phoenix, but how many serve coffee, tea, and American-influenced Tex-Mex alongside more traditional fare? Just one: Susie’s Mexican Café and Lounge. For over twenty years, Susie’s has been a neighborhood hub for simple, tasty homemade Mexican dishes like enchiladas de camaron, chorizo fundido, albondigas, beef milanesa, chicken […]
In the shadow of Interstate 10 sits this spacious fast-casual taqueria opened in July 2011 originally with the intent of being open 24 hours a day. The concept failed to catch on with Tempe’s late-night crowd, and within months, Taco Migo scaled back to more conventional hours of operation. Standards such as burritos and tacos, […]
Tampopo Ramen is a small, bright strip-mall restaurant in Tempe that specializes in Hakata-style ramen, a regional variety that’s known for its tonkotsu pork broth and use of thin, straight noodles. The menu offers typical Japanese snacks like takoyaki, a type of round dumpling that’s stuffed with minced octopus and garnished with katsuobushi, also known […]