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Graffiti Shop

The name Graffiti Shop isn’t just a cool-sounding moniker at this Tempe smoke shop. It’s an open invitation to leave your mark on the walls and floor of the shop in marker or spray paint or whatever medium you’d like. Owner Lawrence Owenby – he’ll probably tell you he goes by “Larry” – has been […]
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25 Best Halloween Parties and Concerts in Phoenix

Urbane Manner A sinister sideshow spectacle awaits those who attend the Dead Carnival Block Party on Friday, October 30, at this Scottsdale spot, as does an enormous array of DJs, producers, and EDM artists that are scheduled to perform at the event. The lineup will include gigs by co-headliners Ookay,...
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MCSO Busts Puppy Mill Operation In Tonopah, Rescues 130 Dogs

Acting on an anonymous tip, the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office says it busted a puppy mill near 348th Avenue and Van Buren Street in Tonopah, Arizona and rescued 130 dogs. Officials say there was dog feces everywhere, and that the animals appeared to have little food or water. The dogs...
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Rooftop Lounge & Patio

Located on the top level of the Mill Avenue building that houses Hooters and The Big Bang, the Rooftop Lounge sports a sprawling bar stocked with plenty of high-end libations, a huge dance floor, and spectacular views of downtown Tempe. A pair of posh lounge areas are also available, with the outdoor version offering white […]
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Delice Bistro

The folks at this Mill Avenue, European-flavored bistro have created a menu more stylish and complicated than one would expect to find in a bistro that caters mostly to ASU students and visitors to the next-door movie multiplex. But, like a lot of ambitious bistros, Delice (pronounced Da-lees) has yet to arrive at greatness. This […]
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Restaurant Mexico

This long-running Tempe favorite has been housed in several locations in the Mill Avenue area, but folks always seem to find it – the staff has been there forever, and is nicer than your own family. Imagine Cheers, only Sonoran restaurant style. And, come to think of it, even friendlier.
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Mucho Gusto Taqueria & Mexican Bistro

West on University, past the soulless, corporate chain grossness of Mill Avenue, is a taste magnet for foodies brought to us by the same folks who created the much-ballyhooed Atlas Bistro in Scottsdale. Mucho Gusto delivers affordable, gourmet Mexican/Southwestern cuisine. The clams in adobo sauce kicks ass as an appetizer, and the margaritas are superb.
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Tempe Performing Arts Center

The Tempe Performing Arts Center hosts the alternative theater company, Stray Cat Theater. Located in the heart of downtown Tempe, this small theater it situated within short distance of the Mill Avenue district. The proximity to Tempe’s downtown means plentiful dining and bar options for both before and after shows. Parking in available on the […]
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Harkins Theatres Valley Art

Located on Mill Avenue in Tempe, this theater was originally build in 1940 and is Arizona’s oldest and longest operating movie theater. In 2011 Harkins Theaters spent $1 million renovating the theater and adding modern touches such as state of the art projection equipment, rocker seats and a new snack bar. They maintained the exterior […]
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Gordon Biersch Brewery & Restaurant

Businesses tend to come and go in Downtown Tempe, but brewpub Gordon Biersch, which overlooks the corner of Mill Avenue and Fifth Street, has been a loyal mainstay for more than a decade. It’s no surprise, given the bar’s lofty view (which is particularly nice at sunset) and the establishment’s longstanding dedication to handcrafted beer. […]
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Zuma Grill

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 […]
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Desert Roots Kitchen

You don’t have to be an über-hippie vegan nut to enjoy Desert Roots Kitchen. You don’t even really have to be on a health kick. Instead of using fake meats and faux cheese, Desert Roots simply uses real-deal grains, legumes, and veggies — along with a good amount of seasoning and spice to add flavor. […]
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World of Beer

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 […]
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Hippies Cove

You won’t find any patchouli or water pipes here – though we can’t say the clientele won’t be well-scented. What you will find are tacos, burritos and other Mexican food fare. Going by the pick-your-own style, a multitude of ingredients are available to make your meal exactly how you’d like it. Hippies Cove also offers […]
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Salut Kitchen Bar

This easygoing wine bar, about two miles away from Mill Avenue, is a comfortable place to escape Tempe’s more chaotic main drag. But although its selection of over fifty kinds of Old and New World wines, as well as craft brews and cocktails, satisfies, its offerings in the way of familiar American and Mediterranean-inspired eats […]
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Hollywood Alley

It’s been more than two decades since Hollywood Alley swung open its doors to the public, and since those late-80s days, the iconic club’s stage has hosted sessions by some of the biggest names in the Valley’s recent rock history. From gigs by punk legends the Sun City Girls back in the day, to the […]
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Caffe Boa

For first dates and graduation dinners, Tempe’s Caffe Boa is a staple. This long-standing Mill Avenue restaurant is the perfect contrast to the bustling bars and clubs just steps away. Both an Italian restaurant and wine bar, it is open for brunch, lunch, happy hour and dinner. Make sure to try the outstanding pastas, such […]
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Casey Moore’s Oyster House

Even if the notorious bar district of Mill Avenue might attract the limelight in Tempe, the true beating heart of one of America’s most complex college towns is Casey Moore’s. This is a classic, dependable neighborhood staple where the food is solid, the drinks are well-priced, no one is out of place and the good […]