Dining

In our opinion: this is the best place in Tempe for a chill night. I always run into someone I know whether it’s a former professor or co-worker. The bar is a converted house that was originally built in 1910. Allegedly, it’s also one of the “most haunted” locations in Arizona. I’m pretty skeptical about…

As you might have gathered from my other posts, we really love Asian food. We were thrilled when Mochi Fresh opened down the street from us. They make their boba fresh in house, which tastes totally different from the standard tapioca at most boba places. Our recommendations: Address: 960 W University Dr Ste 114 Tempe,…

One of my favorite parts of Tempe is the diversity of our community and food. Café Lalibela has served awesome, authentic Ethiopian food in Tempe for over two decades and was the first Ethiopian resturante in Arizona. Lalibela was our first introduction to Ethiopian food and we’ve been enjoying it since! Meals are typically served…

Good sushi in Phoenix? It’s more likely than you think. Kuka is our favorite place for sushi, ramen and sake in Tempe. We met here every week while planning the wedding and enjoyed many plates of sushi. Our recommendations: Address: 1221 E Apache Blvd Suite103, Tempe, AZ 85281 Hours: Monday through Sunday, 11:30 AM to…