Tempe in Phoenix
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South Tempe pitmaster Demetrious Makel smokes all of his meats over mesquite – a rarity in local barbecue. He takes a pedal-down pursuit of flavor, standing in contrast to some of the more restrained, competition-style barbecue joints in the Valley. Top meats include ribs, rib tips, and a really nice hot link. The broader menu […]
World’s greatest amusement park? Not quite, but it’s close. At World of Beer, it’s easy for brewing enthusiasts to fall head over heels for hop knots, IPAs, wheats, whites, and everything in between. That’s because the Tempe restaurant, located in the heart of the Mill Avenue District, keeps its ale available by offering more than […]
If we had to pick two things we love most about Xtreme Bean in Tempe, we’d have to go with their late hours and speed. When we’re jamming to get that paper done by midnight and need a caffeine boost to keep it going, this is the place to go. Located in an old bank, […]
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Yucca Tap Room is foremost a music venue – and a legendary one at that. It’s been around since the early 1970s and is known for offering a stage to the practitioners of the Tempe Sound, touring punk bands and many other alternative acts. But this windowless, wood-paneled strip-mall tenant is also an excellent neighborhood […]
After building its reputation at a smaller location just down the road, Yupha’s now resides in a spacious, pretty spot – the better to accommodate hungry customers craving royal massamun curry with chunks of beef, crispy fried tilapia with Thai chili sauce, and homemade coconut ice cream with sticky rice. In a city with almost […]
This Southwestern grill originated in Austin, Texas, and first expanded in 1991 with a second location in Scottsdale. Since then, it’s spread throughout the Valley to Phoenix, Tempe, and Chandler, serving it’s version of Tex-Mex with a few outside influences. Starters include catfish beignets with cornmeal-crusted catfish and jalapeno tartar sauce as well as raw […]
Record collectors and plain old music fans alike love this local used CD shop, founded in 1980 in Phoenix, and now boasting eight locations in Tucson, Phoenix, Tempe, Chandler, and Las Vegas. Zia has long been a music Mecca for starving artists and broke college students, and carries thousands of used titles, from death metal […]
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Clustered near popular Mill Avenue hangouts Mill Cue Club and Fat Tuesday, the tiny Zuma Grill draws in countless college co-eds and serves as both a noshery and nightspot. Most of the day, it’s a laidback lunch and dinner spot offering American pub eats. After 10 p.m., however, it becomes a den of dancing and […]