Streetcar from p 25 espresso in the Iconic Tonic. And caramel from the vegan coffee and ice cream shop Nami gives a gently sweet note alongside coconut almond creamer and cold brew in the CCL. Pair your coffee selection with a bite from the in-house bakeshop. Casey Moore’s Oyster House 850 South Ash Avenue, Tempe caseymoores.com Streetcar stop: University & Ash Estimated walking time and distance: 1 minute or 338 feet This neighborhood pub and perennial ASU haunt needs little, if any, introduction. The front, back, and side patios at Casey Mediterranean fare, Tuscan-inspired deli eats, sushi, and tacos with Asian flare. A smashed double patty truffle burger with dashi onions, truffle cheddar, and Truff Mayo is right at home alongside falafel and chicken shawarma wraps, panini, and gyoza shell tacos filled with yellowtail, crispy shrimp or truffle avocado. There are vegan options and desserts as well. Zu & Pocha 1212 East Apache Boulevard, Tempe zuandpocha.com Streetcar stop: Dorsey & Apache Estimated walking time and distance: 4 minutes or .2 miles The name Zu & Pocha comes from a Korean reference to a pub that serves food and booze. But with a seafood bar and craft cocktail selection that gives tried-and-true concoctions a thoughtful twist, this spot is far from your typical college town pub. Smoked seafood mandu in a soju ginger broth with salmon roe and a whole roasted trout adorned with corn salsa and gochujang sauce grace the starter list. On the dinner menu, the handmade squid ink pasta tossed in Tirion Morris The Pollack Pasta is made with squid ink. Moore’s Oyster House are always hopping and the inside flaunts all the dark dankness of a treasured dive bar where everyone knows your name, or at least your drink. The bar holds a few fancy spirits in bottles with a good amount of dust on them, but it’s really all about the draft, bottled, and canned beer. The expected fried pickles, mozzarella sticks, and wings are on the menu. But as the name indicates, the seafood is nothing to sleep on. Get oysters raw on the half shell, fried in light cornmeal, as a shooter with pepper vodka, or splurge and go with the Rockefeller, topped with the whole shebang of spinach and bacon baked in mornay sauce. The place is known to be haunted, too. Graduate Hotel Tempe Food Hall 225 East Apache Boulevard, Tempe graduatehotels.com/tempe Streetcar stop: College & Apache Estimated walking time and distance: 2 minutes or .1 miles Graduate Hotel Tempe’s Food Hall makes it easy to globe-hop. Coffee, pastries, and no-fuss breakfast items are served 6-11 a.m. Swing by after 4 p.m. and, while sipping on a beer or cocktail, use your smartphone to peruse a half-dozen menus offering a dizzying lineup of American classics, a creamy fish roe sauce, perilla and parm is a must. Signature cocktails include a spin on the Old Fashioned made with sesame- infused Toki Japanese whiskey and ginger cordial. The Soju Fruit Bar with lemon- grass ginger soju, yuja juice, and sparkling water comes with a frozen mango pop that slowly melts into the concoction as you linger. Hudson Eatery & Bar 1601 East Apache Boulevard, Tempe hudsontempe.com Streetcar stop: Dorsey & Apache Estimated walking time and distance: 7 minutes or .3 miles It’s a bit of a stroll from the end of the line, but this craft cocktail bar with an impressive spirits collection is worth the steps. Sharing the name of the neigh- borhood behind it, the Hudson plays like a dive bar but the pub grub gets a boost of sophistication in dishes like vegan tahini pasta and loaded fries topped with steak, black beans, and cheese sauce. There’s creme brulee on the dessert menu and the rotating draft list is heavy on local, with brews from Helton Brewing Co., Wren House, Mother Road, and Tombstone. The bourbon, whiskey, and Scotch collection will grab the attention of connoisseurs as will the signature drinks. If you’re unsure, the bartender will happily customize a cocktail just for you. 2812 E. Thomas Rd. Phoenix 602-224-5464 | longwongs28st.com 27 phoenixnewtimes.com | CONTENTS | FEEDBACK | OPINION | NEWS | FEATURE | NIGHT+DAY | CULTURE | FILM | CAFE | MUSIC | PHOENIX NEW TIMES AUG 25TH–AUG 31ST, 2022
