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| - This place is the place to be during Teach for America induction/institute. Does it deserve so much attention? Probably not, but they step up to the waves of alcohol hungry corps members and keep us happily intoxicated. Now, I have no idea what it's like during the rest of the year when ASU isn't over run by TFA, but during our summer training, it's often a mad house.
What's good: they have constant specials as well as a regular happy hour. I managed to get several large beers (I believe it was one angry orchard and a blue moon), shots of tequila (x3) and their apple pie shooter, with tip, for under $45 -- oh! and an order of fried zucchini coins. I was contentedly drunk and happy with the weight of my wallet (I aimed to spend $40, so it wasn't bad at all).
I'm a beer novice, so I can't at all speak to the quality or selection - but, hey, it's pretty damn affordable (maybe that's just a beer thing...I used to drink a lot more "queer beer" than anything else :) ). Now the zucchini coins were lovely. Crisp on the outside, soft on the inside. Sadly, the kitchen closes well before they do (it was closed by 11 pm on a Friday). When it's crazy in here it seems that food orders may not find their way to your table, so you'll have to keep your eyes open. Still, the bartender (don't know his name, but particularly the guy with the pony-tail) is on top of his game. he does a pretty good job of keeping track of who's up to order and juggles cards/cash, cups and customers pretty well.
Space here is ample, with a misted patio and kind of a three tiered room setup, with pool tables in the third "tier." There are tables, booths and stools inside. The decor is pretty blah and the music selection is definitely not a focal point (at least I hope not...that would be disappointing). I've heard they mix it up some, but most of the time I haven't noticed. It's also not too loud. If you're looking for a hip notable ambiance, this isn't the spot for you. If you just want to hang and not have to scream to talk, this is a decent spot.
I won't be driving across town to get here, but if I'm on campus or in the area, I'd meet friends here.
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