I'll be spending quite a bit of time down before the bowl game with absolutely nothing to do. Not so much a problem and more of an opportunity. Therefore, I'd like to entertain any gems of recommendations for the PHX area to keep myself busy. The major advantage of the 'Cats getting the nod to head back to Arizona is that we don't have to spend much time
Coach House (Scottsdale): I think I met Fanning there last year... not too sure. Anyways, great laid back dive bar with pitchers and the entire inside is completely decked out in Christmas lights. A fire marshall's nightmare. Ton of fun though.
Firehouse (Old Town): I feel like this is an off-the-clock stripper hang out. Glad a brewski and people watch. Don't stand in one spot too long or your feet will never unstick from the group. Not so much a complaint, just savvy advice for future patrons.
Giligans (Scottsdale): This is one of my favorite dive bar spots in the state of Arizona. I want most of your experience here to be a surprise so all I'll say is that if you go on the right night then you'll find a midget (little person, whatever) serving up cocktails and all the furniture is miniature. The food sucks but I think that's kind of their point (giliginsbar.com/)
The Chuckbox (Tempe,
http://thechuckbox.com/): This is one of my favorite places to eat. It's a mesquite burger grill with zero frills. They only accept cash and the line is usually out of the door. Also, they guy who cooks the burgers just doesn't have very many teeth. If you head by the ASU campus I'd advise you stop in and have a burger. You won't regret the taste. The place is kind of a dump, but again, I think that's kind of the point. Big ASU student spot so it's good and reasonable.
Alright, those are just a few of my favorites. What else?!
