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Best Outdoor Party Spot

September 29, 2016
Shady ParkPart old-school lounge, part sports bar, part patio hangout, and part outdoor music venue, Shady Park has become a go-to spot for Tempe locals and those seeking some fun on Mill Avenue toward the end of the week. Shady Park’s dog-friendly, tree-laden back patio includes a full bar, plenty of seating, a weatherproof sound system, […]
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Best Pool Hall

September 29, 2016
Q & BrewWere one inspired, it would be perfectly easy to spend an entire evening just hanging around the Danelle Plaza on the corner of Southern and Mill avenues. Start off the night browsing records at the Double Nickels collective, grab a coffee at 51 West, take down a couple of craft whiskeys at Yucca Tap Room, […]
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Best Reissue 

September 29, 2016
Alison's Halo, "Dozen" from Still in a Dream: A Story of Shoegaze 1988-1995 (Cherry Red Records)Mill Avenue jangle pop wasn’t the only guitar music coming out of the Phoenix metro area in the 1990s. Bubbling in the Tempe underground was the “Beautiful Noise” scene, encompassing bands like Halfstring and Alison’s Halo which were more akin to guitar-pedal-obsessed British psychedelic groups like the Jesus and Mary Chain, Cocteau Twins, the Boo […]
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Best Used Bookstore

September 29, 2016
Old Town BooksThis tiny outpost on Mill Avenue is easy to miss, but it’s also well worth a visit for any bibliophile. Just make sure you set aside a nice chunk of time, since it’s all too easy to get lost among the store’s somewhat messy stacks of previously loved reads. Old Town’s appearance can be overwhelming, […]
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Best Rockabilly Shop

September 29, 2016
Rocket a Go~GoEstablished in 2011 as Rocket Resale, this Tempe punk shop at Southern and Mill avenues has plenty to offer in the way of women’s and men’s clothing. Within heavily decorated walls, you’ll find retro-cut dresses, alternative and upcycled accessories, chunky shoes, band shirts, and geek-themed purses. Owned by mother-and-daughter-in-law duo RoseAna Dodge and Stormy Love, […]
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Best Karaoke

September 29, 2016
Monkey Pants Bar & GrillYou’re out for karaoke, it’s finally your turn, and you’re not sure whether you should stay seated when handed the microphone or stand awkwardly next to your table and friends — you know, for your diaphragm’s sake. Not the case at Monkey Pants Bar & Grill, found in the Huntington Square Shopping Center at Southern […]
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Best Urban Marshland

September 29, 2016
Tempe Town LakeDepending on your deal, Tempe Town Lake is a recreational haven, or a waste of resources, or possibly the butt of a joke. In any case, the 225-acre manmade reservoir in downtown Tempe beneath Mill Avenue was closed on February 10, and drained to replace the Town Lake Western Dam. Don’t worry, representatives from the […]
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World of Beer in Tempe Has Closed

By Lauren SariaSeptember 1, 2016
Tempe beer lovers have one less place to enjoy a pint. Almost exactly four years after opening its doors at 526 South Mill Avenue in Tempe, World of Beer has shuttered. The bar was known for its extensive selection of brews, including 58 rotating beers on tap and more than 500 beers...
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Rúla Búla in Tempe: Happy Hour Report Card

By Melissa CampanaSeptember 14, 2016
Each week we venture to a new restaurant to check out what the spot has to offer during our favorite time of day — happy hour. Whether it's affordable appetizers, delicious drinks, jaw-dropping deals, or none of the above, we'll check out the situation and report back. The Spot: Rúla...