Good Eats!
If you thought the quesadilla turned heads, wait
until you try their Alaskan Snow Crab, Oregon
Bay Shrimp, & Artichoke Melt. On a toasted baguette with parmesan and cheddar-jack cheeses, the crab and shrimp melt right into the artichoke for a warm and comforting meal that
“wows” taste buds with every bite.
For all you Arizona State fans out there, we’re
bowing down to your foodie scene. Tempe, Arizona, located in the East Valley section of the
Phoenix metropolis, offers just about every type
of food you could ever want: “Juicy burgers,
spicy Sichuan stir fry, Japanese sushi, Irish pub
grub, ramen noodles, dessert crêpes, Mediterranean- or Southwestern-style cuisine, tofu for
the vegetarian, handmade Mexican paletas, an
Ethiopian restaurant; dishes you wouldn’t expect in Arizona are right here in Tempe.”
A population of over 70,000 students all enjoy
the variety in both culture and cooking traditions, as they make for an amazing night out
and an educational experience overall. From all
natural juice bars, to burger joints within walking distance, there is something on every street
corner to please any hungry traveler.
Try Aachi South Indian Kitchen, located at 325
West Elliot Road, where you’ll find authentic,
mouthwatering Indian fare. Centrally focused
on Southern Indian cuisine, with a specialization
in Indo-Chinese, there are a variety of eclectic
menu items to choose from. Kothu Paratha
(also known as Parotta), is an Indian delicacy
made with Parotta – a flatbread – egg, a choice
of meat, and a spicy sauce called salna. This is
one of their more popular dishes and is made
fresh daily.
Another favorite for the locals: Dosas. Served
piping hot from the Aachi grill, these rice-based
dishes come in either thin crêpe or thick pancake form. The Masala Dosa is a thin rice crêpe
stuffed with a potato masala and served with
sambar (a lentil-based stew) and chutney. The
Kal Dosa is a thick rice pancake cooked in the
traditional Indian grill and also served with sambar and chutney.
Looking for a dive bar with great sandwiches?
Head for the Tempe Tavern, a local favorite that
is pouring a wide range of beers daily, along
with burgers and sandwiches that are all served
on locally-baked buns. The Hot Chick is a great
selection, which is a battered and fried chicken
breast that is topped with melted pepper jack,
sautéed hot peppers, and chipotle mayo. With
over 30 brews on tap and a South-Of-The-Border flare to their menu, college nights are always well-spent in the Tempe Tavern.
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FoodTraveler l Winter 2016