"5"^^ . "2"^^ . "1"^^ . "0"^^ . . "2007-04-03T00:00:00"^^ . . "It's hard to describe The Monastery without it sounding really weird. Well, it is, but in a good way. \n\nThe Monastery is in a sprawling southwest-style house, way out east at Falcon Field. There are big open spaces, as well as plenty of private spaces with tables tucked into corners. There's a two-story stucco fireplace in the middle of the front room and a wrap-around bar in the \"kitchen\".\n\nThe atmosphere is very eclectic, sort of a beach bar meets the desert. \nOutside they have a horseshoe pit, sand volleyball, darts and a pool table (among other goodies). For when the weather gets fickle, they have portable fire pits (winter) and misters (all the other times). \n\nOh, and the bartenders and \"bouncers\" dress like friars. Really.\n\nMaybe the most interesting thing about an already interesting place is the grub: you cook your own! Order hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken, or steak, and cook it yourself on one of the many barbecue grills. Prices are very reasonable. They have lots of cool events, so check the calendar on their website."^^ . .