I heart the Noo.
My first trip here was after a Suns game. A few friends and I wanted to grab a drink on our way home (it was a Saturday) and we had been wanting to check out this place for a while.
I was a little put off by the charge at the door ($6 or 7 bucks) but not to be slowed down, we sauntered inside.
As semi-preppy looking white kids, we were the noticeable minority. It wasn't slightly uncomfortable though; in fact, I'd say that almost made it for us that night. People were way cool and courteous and we rocked out to the R and B band and sipped on beers comfortably.
Apparently the claim to fame in here is that they haven't redecorated since the 1970's, and you can tell that that ain't no lie. You literally feel like you stepped into an old blues bar. The staff is great and all the patrons are always super friendly.
If you're lucky, you'll catch the dude ripping on keytar like I have a couple of times. He shreds on that thing, and I didn't even know that one could shred on that thing.
Chez Nous is one of our finest local gems and a perfect out-of-towner drop in.