Monarch Theatre

Patrons of The Monarch Theatre seem to frequently contract dance fever whenever beats begin blasting out of its in-house wall of sound. Each victim at this downtown Phoenix dance emporium has their own individual symptoms: some folks start to shimmy, others begin to bounce, while the rest wind up merely pumping fists or bobbing heads […]

The Monastery

Cloistered amidst endless orange groves on the eastern end of Mesa, The Monastery isn’t so much a bar as it’s a ranch-style compound containing amusements aplenty. Perfect for those who can’t stand the idea of being parked on a bar stool within a darkened room, this sprawling establishment offers drinking and diversions both inside and […]

Monkey Pants Bar & Grill

Miss the old frat house? You’ll swear you’ve stepped into old Omega Alpha Etcetera when visiting this peculiar Tempe tavern. Perhaps it’s the cardboard portrait of Princess Leia stapled to the wall or the thrift-store décor of mismatched furniture and odd tchotchkes that give Monkey Pants its frat-house vibe. The wait staff shouts “Hello!” as […]

monOrchid

Originally a warehouse constructed in 1937 by Del Webb, the monOrchid building is a prominent example of adaptive reuse in the city’s core. Through 10 years of renovation and invention, the building has become a place for collaboration, creativity, and celebration. Today, it houses several local restaurant and retail businesses, including Kähvi Coffee + Cafe, […]

Mood Swings Salon and Gallery

Imagine our surprise when we sat back for our 7 p.m. pedicure session at this full-service salon, only to be startled by the sound of live guitar music. We opened our eyes and saw a table with punch and cookies, then noticed the abstract oil paintings on the walls. Turns out, Mood Swings plays host […]

The Moon Saloon

The area around Arrowhead Mall along Bell Road in Peoria feels like a convention for corporate chain restaurants. There’s everything from Olive Garden and On the Border to Fuddrucker’s and Rock Bottom Brewery. Hidden in the mix – behind the Hooters – is The Moon Saloon, a sports bar that serves more than cheap beer. […]

Moreno’s Mexican Grill

Straightforward Mexican fare is the order of the day here, all of it fresh and tasty. Shredded beef tacos jammed with lettuce and sharp cheddar, and topped with cool sour cream and guacamole, are delicious. Cheese enchiladas are available a la carte and in combination platters with rice and beans-the fluffiest and spiciest around. Finish […]

Morning Squeeze

The brightest spot of this average breakfast and lunch restaurant in Scottsdale (formerly Jimmy Woo’s) is its digs. Sporting a colorful, modern dining area, large bar, and open patio with a street view; it’s perfect for a cup of coffee and a little people watching, but better eats can be found elsewhere.